HomeMy WebLinkAboutReel 27 (10/19/1964 - 12/13/65)COUNCIL, REGULAR I~ETING,
Monday, October 19, 1964.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, October 19, 1964, ut 2 p.m** the
regular meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Murray A. Broiler, Vincent $. Nheeler end Mayor Benton O. Dillard ........... 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Malter L. Young ....................................1.
OFFICERS PEESENT: Rt. Arthur $. Omens. City Manager. Mr. Rundolpk G.
Mhittle, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened ufth a prayer by the Reverend J. G.
Vusiliou, Pastor. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 5, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Broiler, seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
eom dispensed with end the minutes approved ua recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AHD COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Compaoy, trans-
mitting a list of street lights mhich mere installed and/or removed during the
month of September, 1964, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Mheele~ and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. A. F. Fisher. Business Manager
and Clerk Of the Roanoke City School Board, requesting that $445 be transferred
from Personal Services to Travel Expense - State Aided Employees under Section
~2000, *Schools-Instruction;# that $200 be transferred from Transportation by
Contract to Supplies (Gas. Oil and Greasing) under Section 35000. #Schools-Pupil
Transportation;~ and that $1,500 be transferred from Replacement of Furniture to
Maintenance of Instructional and Office Equipment under Section ~7000, *Schools-
Maintenance of Plant and Equipment.* of the 1964 budget, to cover necessary
expenditurea in these accounts, mas before Council.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Fisher, who nas present at the
meeting, explaining that $1,500 is available in the Replacement of Furniture
account because certain pupil and teacher desks are not being replaced, Mr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the request Of the School Board and offered the
follomJng emergency Ordinance:
(u16070) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections Of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Par full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27~ page 365.)
Hr. Stoller u,Bed the od,phial or the Ordinance, The u,tine nos seconded
by Br. Vheeler end sd,pied by the' f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Hessrs.* Gsrlsnde Jones, Pollard, St,liar, Uheeler nad Molar
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: None .....................O. (Br. Young absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr, ROy L. Mebber, Chairman. of the
Ronnoke City School Board, requesting that $67,300 be appropriated to Section
Ul6~O, 'Soho,la-#nap,met Development ned Training.* of the 1964 budget, to
provide for three additional occupational training courses under the Manpouer
Development end Training Pr,gram uhlch amount will be reimbursed to the City or
Roanoke by the Federal Government os disbursements ore made, was before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Nebber appeared before Council and advised that
the State of Virginia, the Virginia Euployment Commission and the Roanoke City
School Hoard ore collaborating in on occupational training program, that a course
for machine operators is already being conducted and that sufficient applications
have been received to Organize additional courses in bricklaying, nurses aid nad
melding, but that funds appropriated by the Federal Government to cover the cost
of the program are not available until the disbursements have been made.
Mr. Jones stated it is his understanding · representative Of the Virginia
Employment Commission is under the impression that the Federal Government has
not formally approved the three additional occupational training courses os yet
and voiced the opinion that there should be closer liaison betneen the agencies
involved so that proper plans con be made as to mbich categories will be needed.
Mr. Webber assuring Council that the School Board nJll approve only those
categories mhich the Hoard feels are needed and pointing out that the city mill be
reimbursed by the Federal Government on a monthly basis instead of at the end of
each course, Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the request of the School
Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(316071) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~lbO00~ *Schools-
Manpower Development and Training** of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 366.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion ubs seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. St,lief, #heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Young absent)
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: A communication from Mr. Leonard F. Anglin,
representing Allen Hudgins and Company, Real Estate Agents, addressed to the City
Planning Commission, offering to sell property located on the east side of
Wllliamson Road, N. E., south of Fagot. Road, described as Lot lB, Naaman Map,
Offlclll Tax No. 3100923, to the City of Roanoke for the sam of $37,500, end
odJoimlmg lot om the southeast corner of Willilms~n Road sad Fugste Raid,
described as Lot IA, Newman Mop, Official Tax No. 3100924° for the sum or
mos before Council.
OB motion of Mr. Stoller,. seconded by Hr. Wheeler and nnanimously adopted,
the offer men referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Arthur 5. Omems, Chairman,
Randolph G. Rhittle, J. Robert Thomas end Roy R. Pollard, Sr., for study, report
and recommendation to Council.
PENSIONS: A communication tram Mr. William F. Griggs, Secretary of the
Employees* Retirement System of the Cie? of Roanoke. Virginia, transmitting u
report of Mr. George D. Rack, Consulting Actuary, on the seventeenth valuation
of the system as of December 31, 1963, mss before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted, the commonicution and report mere filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted · written
report, recommending that $286,91 be appropriated to Rockledge Inn Improvement
under Section =ITO, *Capital," of the 1964 budget, to cover the cost of piping
material for plumbing fixtures for nam toilets at Rockledge Inn.
Mr, Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(=l&O?2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =ITO, "Capital."
of the 19~4 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 27, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Young absent)
RURGET-PAT PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that certain vacancies in various municipal departments be filled
since they are of an emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 19, 1964
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In order for the Municipal Government to maintain reasonable
efficiency, I recommend the following employees:
AUDITOR - Secretary III
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC wORKs -'One Maintenance Laborer, Group 9
Five Disposal Laborers, Group 10
One Dump Trucker Il, Group 7
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller'moved that Council concur in the recommendutionl of the Cio7
Xunnger und that the matter be re~erred to the City Attorney ~ar prepernlinn of
the proper meusure. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unnni~ously
udopted.
STATE DIGflgAYs-GRIDGES: The City #lnuger hiring recouwended thut the
City of Roanoke ugree to beur one-heir of the cost of constructing u bridge aver
Mud Lick Creek in order to extend Edgeuood Street, S. W,, to Mud Lick Rood, in
Roanoke County, in 8 totul estimated amount of $20.000, and Council having
referred the Bitter buck to him to ascertain whether or not 85~ of the totul cost
will be borne by the state with the remulnJng 15~ to be paid by the city, in
vJeu of the fact that the purpose of thin extension is to creete a neb inter-
section with D. S. Route 11, the CitT Hnnager submitted n written report, udvising
thut at a conference math officials of the Virginia Deportment of Highwuys he was
informed this project is not eligible for the usual 85-15 per cent state-city
fuads since the construction in on n secondary road.
Mr. atelier moved that Council concur in the original reconuendation of
the City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for prepara-
tion of the proper measure. The motion ubs seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously
adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Manager to determine
the pressure in areas of the Mllliamson Road section which have complained of low
water pressure, and to ascertain from Mr. Malcolm Pirnie, Consulting Engineer.
the cost of a study to determine ff anything can be added to the treatment of the
water to prevent clogging of galvanized pipes in the homes in said areas, the
City Ranager submitted n urJtten report, advising that the firm Of Malcolm Pirnie
Engineers has recommended tbnt the soda ash-Calgon treatment method be used at the
Carvina Cove plant for a period of at least six months and that additional
laboratory atndy by the firm be deferred pending results of the treatment: also,
that the Plumbing Code be amended to require the use of copper or red brass
plumbing and corrosion resistant hot water tanks la all new construction, and
that the Acting Manager of the Water Department concurs in the recommendation
that the Plumbing Code be amended, but that the Water Department has tried the
soda ash-Calgon treatment and the results obtained were disappointing, the City
Manager expressing the opinion that the addition of very hard water from Tinker
Creek to the soft Carvins Cove water will result in n stable, non-corrosive water
and he would lf~e to delay any change tn chemical feed untli after the Tinker
Creek diversion has been completed, therefore, he does not suggest or recommend
any change at this time.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
action on the matter was deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Manager to proceed
uith the preparation of plans for modernizing the Foiling Creek plant and to
advertise for bids on the project, the City Manager submitted · uritten report,
transmitting s report of Alvord, Burdick and Bousoo, Consulting Engineers, on iron
and manganese removal iud plant modifications of the Folllog Creek Mater Supply.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Br. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
motion on the matter mss deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
In this connection, nra Stoller moved that o copy of the report of Alvord,
BurdJck and Hozson be referred to · committee composed Of messrs. Vincent S.
Mheeler. Chairman, Arthur S. Omens, Randolph Go Mhittle, J. Robert Thomas and
J. A. Brogan for its Information in connection eith its study of the question of
increasing water rates for large consumers outside of the corporate limits. The
motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHNAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
suggesting that consideration be given touard having public hearings on the
Roanoke Valley Regional Area Transportation Study os soon as practical due to
the fact that after July 1, 1965, the city will he unable to avail itself of
federal and state matching funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the proposed plan be held at
2 p.m., January 11, 196§. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Jones having requested the City Manager to
investigate the possibility of the city proceeding with the construction of the new
portion of Elm Avenue. S. E.. betueen Jefferson Street and First Street. without
delay, and receiving reimbursement from the Federal and State Governments after the
Route 24 project has been completed, the City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that in o conference with representatives Of the Virginia Department Of
Highways he has been informed that this cannot be accomplished unless the city
desires to pay the entire cost of the project, the City Manager pointing out that
2lans have not been completed for the bridge or Elm Avenue; however, state
officials have assured him that every effort mill be made to advertise for bids
for the project by March 1, 1965.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
STATE BXGBWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Mr. Julian H. Martin mod Mr. Mercer W. Simmons have been approved as
appraisers, that Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick has been approved as attorney and that
Mr. T. Howard Bayer has been approved as negotiator for the Route 24 project.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure appointing the appraisers, attorne~ and negotiator for the Route 24
project as approved by the state. The motion zas seconded by Mr. Stoller and
unanimously adopted,
EASEMENTS-PARES AND PLAYGROONDS-SPECIAL PERMITS: .Council ct its meeting
on September 14, 1964, having adopted Ordinance No, 16016, permitting Plamtstlon
Pipeline Company to construct, mulntolm and operate on 8 S/8-inch steel petroleum
products pipeline at certaim locutions in the City of Roanoke upon certain terms
and conditions, and at its meeting on September 28, 1964, having,adopted Resolution
No. 16036, providing for the acquisition of a 104.8-ucre tract of land rrna Mrs.
Clara E. Buck rot the Mill Mountain - Blue Ridge Parhuay Spur and Recreational
Area Project, the City Manager submitted a uritten report, transmitting a request
of the Plantation Pipeline Company for permission to construct, maintain and
operate un 8 S/8-1nch steel petroleum products pipeline under, along and across
the southerly portion of the tract Of land acquired from ,Mrs. Buck for a distance
of 1,022 feet at an annual charge of $255.50, and recommended that the permission
be granted.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16073) AN ORDINANCE to permit Plantation Pipe Line Company to construct
maintain and operate an 8 S/B-inch steel petroleum products pipeline on certain
property of the City located in Roanoke County. Virginia. upon certain terms and
conditions.
MOEREAS, by Ordinance No. 16016 heretofore adopted by the Council On ~he
14th day of September. 1964, permit mas provided Plantation Pipe Line Company to
construct, maintain and operate u petroleum products pipellne across certain
streets, roads and properties of the City set OUt and ~escrihed in detail in said
ordinance, said ordinance, further, expressly providing the terms and conditions
upon which the permit mas granted; and
MHEREAS, application has been made to the City by said permittee for
additional permit to construct, operate and maintain a segment of its aforesaid
pipeline for a distance of approximately 1022 feet over certain other property Of
the City in Roanoke County, recently acquired by the City from one Clara E. Buck,
the permit, if granted, to be subject to all Of, the terns, conditions and
provisions contained in aforesaid Ordinance No. 16016. except for the additional
annual charge hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has approved the location of the
pipeline hereinafter authorized to be constructed.
THEREFORE, BE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City Of Roanoke that
Plantation Pipe Line Company is permitted to construct, reconstruct, repair,
maintain, operate and use a certain B 5/8 inch steel underground petroleum pipeline
approximately 1022 feet under, along and across the southerly portion of a ce~tn~n
104.0 acre tract Of land situate in Roanoke County, Virginia, recentlyacquired by
the City from one Clara Eo Buck, the location of which said pipeline shall be as Is
shomn On Plan No. d716-9-D, a copy of mbich.has been filed by said permittee in
the office of the City Clerk, the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and
operation of sold pipeline to be subject to oil of the conditions smd requirements
set out end contained In Ordinance No. 16016o aforesaid, and mhich ore expressly
Incorporated herein by reference, except that the permlttee shall pay to the City
annually for the additional right and privilege grouted bi this ordinance, uitbout
prior demand therefor and nt the time of making annual payment of the sue specified
in Ordinance No. 16016. the additional sum of $255,50, ehlch said additional
annual payment shall, likewise, be due smd payable to the Treasurer of the City of
Rosnohe.
BE IT FURTHER OROAINEH thntthis ordinance shall be in force and shall
become effective when the permittee shall file with the City Clerk an acceptance
writing of the provisions hereof in form satisfactory to'the City Attorney, which
shall constitute on agreement on the part of Plantation Pipe Line Company to be
bound thereby and to comply heremith, shall furnish n liability insurnnce contract
and bond relative to the additional pipeline authorized herein which may, In the
discretion.of the permittee, consist of adequate endorsements added to the
assurances heretofore furnished pursuant to Ordinance Ho. 16016, aforesaid; and
shall have paid to the City the first $255.50 annual payment hereinabove provided.
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Wheelernnd Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Yuan9 absent)
SCHOOLS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-TRAFFIC: Council having received a
report from the City Manager. estimating that it mould cost $3.500 to construct
a sidewalk along the east side of Grandam Road, S. W., from Galliard Avenue to
a point approximately 170 feet east of Carter Road, thence from Grandam Road to
the Raleigh Court Elementary School. the City Manager submitted a subsequent
report, pointin9 out that this mark cannot be accomplished in the immediate
future unless other committed mark is forsaken.
Council having also directed the.City Manager to take necessary safety
precautions to safeguard the students attendingthe Raleigh Court Elementary
School with regard to traffic hazards in the area, he reported that he is taking
necessary safety precautions in this area consistent with the manpower available.
Council having referred the question of constructing the sidewalk to the
Roanoke City School Board for study~report ~nd recommendation, Hr. Roy L. Webber,
Chairman of the School Board, appeared before the body and advised that the
Board has referred the matter to a committee and that n recommendation mill be
submitted to Con~cil in the near future.
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Mr~ Pollard moved that the report of the City Manager be filed, pending
receipt of the recommendation of the School Hoard. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
In n further discussion of the construction of the sidewalk, Mr. Stoller
pointed out that since the matter was referred to the School Board the City
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Hunnger.has.preseoted to. Council a nap prepared by Suithey nod Boyotoo,'Archltects
nad Engineers, shoeing the proposed development of Shrloo Bill, end that the
map indicates a future primary unit to the Raleigh Court Eleteutary School in the
path of the proposed sidemulk, Br. Stoller voicing the opinion that the School
floord should be apprised of this fact..
Br. Wheeler stated that the School Board already has n copy of the mop,
but Hr. Stoller expressed the opioionthat Council should officially notify the
School Board or the nap and eared that the City Clerh write the Chairman of the
School Board to the erYect that Council's inspection of the map prepared by
Smithey and Boynton shows a proposed future addition in the path of the proposed
sidemalk. The notion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted, Mr. Wheeler voting
no.
In a further discussion of the reportof the City Wauager that the conair
tJon of the sideualk at Raleigh Court Elementary School cannot be accouplished in
the immediate future unless, other committed work is forsaken, Mr. Stoller voiced
the opinion that Council should directthe City Manager to proceed with the
sidewalk project at Raleigh Court Elementary School OS saunas the recoumendation
of the School Board is received and moved to reconsider the motion that the report
of the City Manager be filed. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Garland.
Upon a voice vote, Mayor Dillard declared the motion lost.
SCHOOLS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND UU~TER: The City Manager submitted the
follouingreport math regardto.street improvements in the vicinity of the Wasena
School;
. 'Roanoke, Virginia October 19, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At our meeting of October 5, 1964, you received a petition ,
from several residents in the Wasena School area and a spokes-
man presented further information to me requesting improvements
needed in the school area.
The cemetery has agreed to provide the City with the maces-
-mary land at no cost for the widening, where Bindsoreaters
Brighton. This mill be accomplished as soon as we can relieve
city forces from other committed and urgent demands. The neces-
sary curb and gutter on the west side of Brighton Road between
Windsor and Sherwood would be approximately $1600 and other
street improvements about $500.
Should you authorize this to be accomplished, unless you
direct it be done now. I can only advise you that it will be
placed in sequence and accomplished just as soon os possible.
Respectfully submitted,
S~ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager?
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with the
street improvements in the vicinity of Wasena School forthmith. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
ZOalNG-JUNK YARDS: Council having referred · st·tement or Mr. G. N,
Srlsseu, 3112 Snle~,TurBpi~eo N, W.o that he mould rather have On automobile
the City Nsnnger for his information Jn connection uith his s.tudy of screening
automobile graveyards, the City Msnnger submitted n mritten report, explaining
that o fence mould be uithin font feet of the uJndous on the bach of #r. Grissou*s
home nnd that Hr. Grlssou has been advised be mill be give· an opportunity to
roice his objections uhen public hearings are held on the proposed new Zoning
Ordinance.
On notion of NF, Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler nad unanimously
adopted, the report mss filed.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a uritten report on the
examination of the records of Belmont Elementary School for the school year
ended June 30, 1964, advising that all records mere in order.
On motion of Mr, Nheelero seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
· dopted, the report mos filed.
£ASERENTS-SPECIAL PERMITS-GASOLINE AND OIL: Council having adopted
Resolution No. 15937, 9routing Rumble Oil and Refinin9 Company a permit to
install one 4~inch and one 6-inch pipeline and one 6-inch electrical conduit
under Ninth Street, N. R,, ia order to connect with its terminal facilities at
907 Seventh Street, N. R., nod having directed the City Attorney to ~repare the
proper measure requiring the Bumble Oil nnd Refining Company to uahe a~ anna21
payment to the City of Roonohe for the t~o pipelines and the conduit on the bails
of charges established in Ordinance No. 16016, permitting Plantation Pipeline
Company to construct, maintain and operate a pipeline at certain locations in the
city, the Assistant City Attorney submitted a uritten report, advisin9 that the
Humble 011 nnd Refining Company has not exercised the permit granted by
Resolution No. 15937 and nam desires to install only a 6-inch gasoline pipeline
across Ninth Stree. t, N. E., at an annual charge of $15; Mhereopon, Rr. Pollard
moved that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16074) AN ORDINANCE to permit Rumble Oil ~ Refinin9 Company to con-
stract, maintain and operate one (1) ~-inch underground gasoline pipeline under
and agross 9th Street, N. E., upon certain terms and conditions; and repealing
Resolution No. 15937 relating to the installation of three (3) certain underground
facilities under said street.
NBERRAS, Resolution No. 15937 of this Council heretofore adopted on
July 27, 19~4, made certain provisions for the installation by Humble Oil ~
Refining Company of tau (2) pipelines and one (1) electrical conduit under qth
Street, N. E., but the authority granted by said resolution has not been
exercised by said permittee, who has notified the City that it desires non to
install, maintain and operate only one (1) b-inch underground gasoline pipeline,
approximately 6O feet long, across said street, and ~ho has indicated its
uillJngness that Resolution No. 15937, aforesaid, be repealed and that this
ordinance embody the terms under mhich said pipeline shall be installed, maintained
sad operated: and
'~HEREAS, the City Planning Commission ham approved the location of the
pipeline hereinafter authorized to be installed across and under said street.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by ~h~ Council'of the City ~fRoono~e as
folloas:
1o That Humble Oil ~'~efiniag C~epany. hereinafter referred to as
*Licensee* be and is permitted to construct, reconstruct, repair, maintain,
operate and uae a certain 6-inch steel undergr'ound pipeline approximately 60 feet
in length under and across 9th Street. N. E.. south of Rhodes' Avenue, N. E.. in
order to connect ulth said company*s terminal facilit'les at No. 907 Tab Street.
N. E., os said pipeline is located and shown on said company*s plan of *Proposed
Pipeline Crossing = 9t~ Street,'H. £.,* d~ted June 10. 1964, as revised to provide
for one (1) 6-inch gasoline pipeline only, u copyof which said plan i~'on file
in the office of the City Clerk.
2. That the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation
Of the pipeline shall be do~e in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Public
Porks. and the Manager of the City*s Water Department in case t~e pipeline shall
may involve or affect any public mater main' Or line, which officials are herein=
after referred to as "DJrecterS", at such dept~ and in accordance math such plans
and specifications OS the Directors shall approve. The work of construction,
reconstruction, repair, maintena~ce on'd removal Of the pi'palina shall not be
commenced until the permit therefor bas ~een i'ssued by the Directors in which they
shall reserve the right to revoke the same in the event the work shall not in oil
respects conform to the provisions of this and ill other ordinances relating
thereto and the requirements of the Directors.
3. That the Licensee will at all ~imes keep the p~peline in proper
repair and shall ~ake such r~pairs thereto from time to time as the Directors shall
deem necessary for the safety of persons and property using the streets and propert]
of the City.
4. That the Licensee mill restor~ and 'replsc~ such portions of the
street and any public utilities and property of the City therein disturbed or
destroyed by reason of'the c~nstrnction, reconstruction, re~ir, maintenance;
operation or removal of the pipeline in a manner satlsfa~t~ry ~o age Directors and
with materials approved by them, and when because of the ~ai~tenance,'oPeration,
.... trocti ..... pal .... i~t ..... ~ removal'of'the:pipeline ~he safety of p ........
property using the street in the O~inion ofth~ Di~e~t ..... quires that the street
.... y public utility or Property of the Cl~ytherein be replaced; reitoredor
repaired, the Licensee shall restore, re'lace or repair the streei or utility when
requested by the Directors and in a manner and with materials satisfactory to them.
· §. Mhene because of the cuss*ruction, ret,ns*run*lox, repair.
maintenance, operation, existence or rem,vol q! the pipeline, the facilities of ·
public utility which his bee· grunted · freechise or permit by the Git7 to ese the
streets or property of the City for its purposes is disturbed or in any way urfecte(
thereby, the Lice·see will construct, recommit·ct, repair or replace such facility
l· · ma··er satisfactory to end under the supe?isioe of the public eLJlIW to which
the franchise or permit hum been granted to operate the facility effected.
6. The Liceesee mill indemnify, reimburse and save the City harmless
from nil charges, damages or costs that the City way be required to pay or otherwise
sustain by rems,· of the construction, venoms*run*ion, repair, malntenenne, operatic
use. existence and removal of the pipeline and by yeas,· of any person, firm OF
corporation being injured or damaged in any way in person or property b! the con-
siren*i,·, reconstruction, repair, meintenance~ operation, asa. existence oF removal
of the ~ipeline; and In the event that suit shall be brought against the City.
either independently or jointly with the Licensee on account thereof, the Lice·see
mill defend the City in any such suit at the cost of the Licensee. and in the event
of a fi·al judgme·t bei·g obtained agal·st the City. either i·dependently or Join*Il
with the Licensee. then the Licensee will pay such ~udgment with all costs and hold
the City harmless therefrom,
7. The Licensee will insure its Ii.ability in connection with the
construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance, operation, use, existence or
removal of the pipeline, provldingindemnities of not less than $100,000 for bodily
injuries to any one person in any one occurrence and of not less than $300,000 for
all bodily injuries resulting from any one Occurrence, and $50,000 for property
damage, Such insurance shall also extend to provide coverage of the Llcensee°s
liability under this ordinance and against the acts of ~ny of the Li~ensee*s con-
tractors and their subcontractors, Such insurance shall be hep* in full force and
effect by the Licensee during the construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance
operation, use, existence end removal of the pipeline. The City shall be named as
an additional insured under the insurance contract. The Licensee will pr,ride the
City with a certificate of such insurance which shall contain a statement that the
insurance is provided to enable the Licensee to perform its obligation under
paragraph 7 of this ordinance, and that it will not lapse or othermise expire prior
to sixty days* written notice thereof given by the Licenseees insurance carrier to
the City Manager of the City, anything in the insurance contract to the contrary
nowlthstanding,
8, The Licensee mill furnish the.City a bond with corporate surety
approved by the City Attorney in the sum of $250000 conditioned upon the removal of
the pipeline, the replacement and restoration of the street and property of the CUt
and any public utility therein ~amaged~ disturbed or destroyed tberebyia a manner
and with materials to the satisfaction of the directors on order to do so by the
Council or upon repeal of this ordinance or upon the ~ailer~, refusal or neglect of
the Licensee to.comply fully and in oil respects with the provisions or this Bad
any other ordinance relating thereto. The Licensee alii pey nil premiums chargenbl~
for the bond nnd will keep the soue in fell force end effect at all tines during
the existence and removal of the pip,liRe. The bond shall contain a provision that
it shall not be terninsted or otherwise allomed to expire prior to sixty (60) days
after written notice to that effect, given to the City #manger.
9. That permission granted herein Is granted pursuant to the power
conferred by law and is subject to all franchises, permits and leases heretofore
or hereinafter granted by the Council to use the streets and property of the City.
It is not intended by the adoption of this ordinance to offer or grant n rrnnchlse
nnd the Council expressly reserves the right at any time to amend or repeal this
ordinance. Upon the amendment or repeal or this ordinance, the Licensee will in all
respects comply with the.provisions; terms end conditions of the agenda*cry or
~repealing ordinance. Upon the dissolution of the Licensee. or its failure, refusal
or neglect to keep the liability insurance contract and bond in fuji force and
effect at all times during the construction and existence or the pipeline, the
Licensee will remove the pipeline and replace and restore the streets and any
public utility therein danagedo distFubed OF destroyed thereby ia n manner, with
materials and to the satisfaction of the directors.
IO. Cpon the failure, refusal or neglect of the Licensee tn comply
with the provisions or. this ordinance, the City shall have the right to perform the
Llcenseees obligation under this ordinance at the Llcensee°s cost and expense
without liability to the Licensee for damage sustained on account thereof.
11. FaF any failure, refusal or neglect to conform fully with the
prnvisiens of this ordinance or amendment, revocation or repeal thereof, the'
Licensee shall, upon demand, pay to the CIW'a penalty, in the nature of liquidated
damages in an amount of not less than $10o00 nor more than $100.00 per day as is fix
by the Council each~dayts continuance thereof to be treated as a separate breach.
12. The Licensee shall pay to the City annually for the' right and
privilege granted by this ordinance and without prior demand therefor, the sum of
$1~.00. which said annual payment shall be due and payable to the Treasurer of the
City of Roanohe.
BE IT FaRThER 0RDAINED that this ordinance shall he in force and shall
becoue effective when the Licensee shall file with the City Clerk an acceptance in
writing of each and every provision of this ordinance in form satisfactory to the
City Attorney which shall constitute an agreement on the part of the'Licensee to be
bound thereby and to comply herewith. The Licensee shall not exercise the privlleg~
granted in this ordinance until it shall furnish the liability insurance contract
and bond provided for in this ordinance and shall have paid to the City the first
annual payment provided for in paragraph. 12~ supra.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that Resolution No. 15937, adopted by the Council
on the 27th day of July, 1964, relating to the installation of three (3) certain
underground facilities under 9th Street, N. E., be and it is hereby REPEALED.
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The,motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following
voter
AYES: Messrs. Gurlendt Jones, Pollard, SCuller, Mheel~r and Mayor
Dillerd ............................
NAYS: None ................. O, (Mr, Yonag absent)
SEMERS AND SYORM'DRAINS: CounCil having held a public hearing on the
question Of constructing on 8-1nc~ salitsry, semer muir to serve · portion of the
Jcchson Path and Lilyv~em Subdivisions south of Orange Avenue and east of Tinker
Creek, and having awarded the contract for the project, the Assistant City Att*me:
submitted c written report, pointing out that 6o express action has bee* taken by
Council ~lth regard to the appointment of c committee mbo mould, after other public
hearings, proceed wi~h the mechanics of ascertaining and reporting the individual
assessments on abutting p~operty owners in the area, and presented an Ordinance by
which Council would formally order the construction of the sewer line ns ac
assessment project..
Council being of the opinion that it shguld act as a committee of the
mb*lc to proceed with the mechanics of ascertaining and reporting theindivldnal
assessments, Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16075) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the construction of certain public
sanitary sewer mains and laterals to serve the properties abutting the Same on
Eastern Avenue, N. E., and a portion of Mallace Avenue, N. E., in the Jackson park
ar~at one-half of the total co~t of which is proposed to be wssessed upon the
landowners when the cost shall,have been ascertained and.the other proceedings held
as provided by law; creating a committee to ascertain the cost of such improvement
and to assess and apportion th~ same eqnnlly between the City and abutting land-
owners who may be served by said sewer and before whom said landowners may appear
with reference to such assessment or apportionment; providing for notice to such
abutting landowners of the hearing or hearings before.said committee; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 27, page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and,adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Me?srs. Garland* Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Nheeler and Mayor
D~llerd ...........................
NAYS: ,None-----: ............. Oo ~Mro Young absent)
.ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission,for
study, report and recommendation a ~equest of Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow that property
located on the southeast corner of Chapman Avenue and Thirteenth Street, S. Mo,
~qs~ribed as the northern part of Lots ? and 8, Block ~l, F. Rorer Map, Official
.Tax No. 1220301, be fez*ned from.Special Residence District to Busines~ District,
the City Planning Commission submitted the following report, recommending that the
request be denied:
'October 15, 1964
The Boa*robie Benton O. Dillcrd. Mayor :
and Hembers Of'City COeBCll
Roanoke. Virginia :
Gentlewee~
The above reconlng request wes considered by the Clty Planning
Conlssion during its October 4. 1964 meeting. This request hsd
been tabled In order to await the coepletlon of n neighborhood
development plea for the Rest End oreo. This pine which uas
presented during the wee,lng, indicates that this particular lot
should not be used for outright bnsicess~ however, the development
plum indicates the possibility for office or institutional use.
In the absence or a none classification permitting this type of
restricted ccwwercial use. the Planning Commission recommends to
City Council that the above rea*ming request to Ruslness District
be denied and the lot be retained as Special Residence District.
Very truly yours.
S! Namer R. Sensbuch
for Henry ~ Boynton
In this connection, a communication from Hr. Clnsgow.-requestlng that
action on the matter be deferred, was before Council.
Hr. Garland no.ed that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously
adopted,
ZONIRO: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for stud
report and recommendation a.reqoest of Hr. Ralph A. Glasgow that his property
located on the north side of Hestport Avenue. S. W** east of Seventeenth Street.
described as Lots 3 and 4. HI*ch 2. Rorer Heirs Rap. Official Tax Nos. 1210628 and
1210629. be Fez*ned from General Residence District to Business District. the
City Planning Commission submitted a uti,ten report, advising that Hr. Glasgow has
informed the Commission that he is withdrawing his request in order to permit the
development of this area according to a neighborhood development plan prepared by
the City Planning Department.
Mr. St*liar moved that Mr. Glasgow be permitted to withdraw his request
for rezoningo The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING~ Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Rufus C, Hurt, et ux.. that
property located on the north side of Bramhleton Avenue, S~ #,, between Red Rock
Road and Ashby Street, described as Lots 8, 9 and the southern portion of Lot 10,
Block 5, Evergreen Development Company, Official Tax Nos. 1650528, 1650527 and
1650526, be rea*ned from General Residence District to Business District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
granted.
Hr. Statler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.wo,
November 23, 1964. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONXRG: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Warren L. Baker that property
Joan*ed on the south side of Georgia Avenue, N, E,, east or Sixth Street, described
us Lots 1-5, inclusive, Block 19, Deuuuood Terreuce, Official Tax Hos. 3042501-
3042505, inclusive, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District,
the City Planning Commission submitted o uritten report, recommending thut the
request be grunted.
Hr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on.the matter be held nt 2
November 23, 1964. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hheeler nad unanimously adopted.
STREETS AH~ ALI~YS: Council having referred to the City Planning GOB-
mission for study, report and recoumeudation a request or the Roanoke Gas Company
that Seventh Street. N. B., betweeq Patton Avenue and Harrison Avenue; also.
Harrison Avenue, N. £., between Seventh Street and Kimball Avenue, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report,
recommending that the request be granted.
Hro Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
November 23, 1964. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
mission for s~udy, report and recommendation an offer of Hr. Milldam #arts and HFS.
Jean S. Showalter to donate to the city for street purposes an 80-foot strip of
land through the Matts Farm for a distance of 3,750 feet between Twelfth Street and
Seventeenth.Street, N. W., north of Hatts Avenue, provided the city will construct
the street at n~ expense to the property owners, the City Planning Commission
submitted the following report,, recommending that the offer be accepted:
'October 15, 1964
T~e Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City ~lannin~ Commission considered this proposal at its
meeting of October 14. lg64. It mas learned that Hr. Milldam
Watts and Mrs. Jean S. Shonalter are offering a strip of land
80 feet midge and 2,750 feet long to permit the development of a
residentlil collector road. The need for this road has been
identified on the major highway plan. According to the land
development plan this street would constitute an essential link
to tie together existing, aswell as emerging, residential
neighborhoods located in the northwest section Of the. City..
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that the offer of land for use as a public street in a
location more clearly identified, on a topographic map prepared by .
David Dick, Surveyor, under date Of August 24, lgS3, be accepted
and be made part of the public street system,
Very truly yours,
S/ HaFner K. Sensbach
for Henry H. Hoynton
Chairman"
Mr. 5toller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
'Planning Commission 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,
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,Mr, Sa.lief then moved-that the City Xannger take the construction of the
street under considerntioa and,advise Council at the proper,time mhen the project
should be included in the capital improvements pr.gram, The motion was seoonded
by Hro Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
., UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNWENT-LANDMARKS-LZBRARIES: Connoll having deferred action on
reconmendation of the City Manager that the bid of the Alan L, Amos Mrecking
Company for the demolition and removal of the old library building and flag pole
Jo Elmuood Park for the sum of $995 be accepted, in order that,the City Manager
and the City Attorney might investigate the conditions on which the flag pole
was donated to the city and placed in Elmwood Park. the matter was again before
the body,
In a discussion of the matter. It was brought out that the former ¥irginl
Bridge and Iron Company donated the flag pole to the City of Roanoke on September
7, 1914, in observance of Flag Day,
The City Raneger presented a communication from the Alan L. Amos Wrecking
Company reducing its bid from $995 to $900 for demolition of the old library
building only.
Mr. Stoller moved that the revised bid be accepted 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.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NO~E.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES A~D RESOLDTIONS:
ZONING: Council having deferred action on the adoption of Ordinance No.
16027, rea.hang the easterly portion of a 55-.325-acre tract of land adjoining
Melrose Avenue, Twenty-fourth Street and Salem Turnpike. Ne W.. Official Tax No.
2420205. from General Residence District to Business District, and an Ordinance
accepting the verbal offer of WFS. Susie C. Norton to donate to the City of Rouuoke
for street widening purposes a lO-foot strip of land on the east side of Twenty-
fourth Street, N. W., north of Salem Turnpike, as well as sufficient land on the
north side of Salem Turnpike. N. W., between Twenty-fourth Street and Twenty-ninth
Street, to provide for an SO-foot street, and expressing the appreciation of Council
for the donation, pending c~mpletion of a survey being made of the strips of land
to be donated to the city for street widening purposes, the Ordinances were again
before the body.
It appearing thatthe survey bas not been completed. Mr. Sa.lief moved
that action on the adoption of the two Ordinances be deferred until the next regula]
meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure extending the contract of Lambeth Construction Company for
furnishing and installing 20-inch cast iron feeder main and 24-inch cast iron
uaotJoa pipe nad appurtenances for the Niter Departs,mt. for the sum of $241.291.50
in the amount o( $4.008.68, he presented same; abet.upon, Mr. Stoller offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(m16076) AN ORDINANCE increasing the estimated sum to be paid Lambeth
Construction Coupany by the City pursuant to the ~ontrsct between the parties of
April 4, 1964, from $241.291.50 to the exact sum of $245,300.10; nnd providing for
nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook RD. 2?, page 368.)
ara Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Follard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessr~. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Rayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Young absent)
DODC~T-PAY PLAN:, Coun$il having directed the City Attorney to prepare,
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies Jn ?arian:
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(mlGO??) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City RanageF to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dook ~o. 21, page 369.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stalled, Rheeler and Mayor
· NAYS: None ............... O, (ar. ~oung absent)
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure pro'riding for participation by the City of Roanoke in an in-aery:
training program for government students at Dollins College, he presented same;
whereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(x16078) A RLSOLUTION conditionally concurring in the request of Rollins
College that the GitI share in the Colle'ge's in-service training program.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 21. page 369.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stall.r, Rheeler and Rayor
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Young absent)
SERERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure unconditionally directing the City Manager to extend
a sewer lateral to the property line of Mr. Joseph G. Fuller at 2201 Florida Avenue
N. W., he presented same; whereupon, gr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
(s16079) A RESOLUTION emending Resolution No, 16051,
(For fall text of Resolutioe, see Resolution Uook Ho, 2T, page 370,)
Hr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was secoade~
by Ir, Stoller ned adopted by the following vote:
AYRS: Yessrs, Gsrlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Jheeler ned Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ................. Oo (Mr, ¥oeng absent)
· COUNCIL: Mro Jones offered the follnming emergency Ordinnnce amending
and reordnining Rule I of Section 2, Chapter 4, Title II, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, to provide that.the regular night meetings of Conneil shall be
automatically adjourned at 11 pomo, nnless,n motion be made, seconded nnd unani-
mously carried that said meetings continee:
(mlGOBO) AN ORDINANCE amending.and reordaining Rule I of Section 2, Chap
4, of Titl~ II of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,-as amended, relating to
regular meetings of the City Cenncil; and providing for an emergency,
RHEgEAS, for ,the usual daily operation Of the mnnicipnl government, nn
emergency is set forth and~declnred to exist.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Rule
I of Section 2, Chapter 4, of Title II of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
as amended, relating to regular meetings of ,the City Council, be, and said rule
Rule 1. Requlnr meetlnos~ The coeucil shall hold its regular
meetings on Monday of each week except during the months of June,
July and August, when two regnla~ meetings each month may be held.
The first regular meeting each month shall be held at ?:30 o'clock,
P.M** and shall be automatically adjourned at 11:00 o'clock, P°
anlea~ a motion be made, seconded and unanimously carried that said
meeting continue; all other regular meetings shall be held at 2:00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that. an emergency existing, this ordinance shall
be in full force and effect from its passage.
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr° Pollard.
In a discussion of the Ordinance, Hr. Jones pointed out that the night
meetings were initiated specifically for the purpose of allowing citizens to be
heard and that i~ the City Clerk and the Cit'y Manager will keep the agenda for
night meetings to n minimum there should be ample time to hear the citizens between
?:~0 and 11:00 p.m.
Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that if Council is going to limit night
meetings to three and one-half hours it should do the same for day meetings since
it is Just as inconvenient in the day time as far ns he is concerned, Mr. Garland
stating that he is in favor of having all meetings of Council at night.
Mr. ~heeler stated that he does not think Council gains a thing by night
meetings and that he is opposed to limiting the length of night Council meetings
because he hopes eventually Council will get tired of them and revert to all day
meetings.
The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 16080 es un emergency measure was lost
by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Jones, Polla~d, St,lieF and Mayor Dillard ...............4,
NAYS: Ressrs, Garland and Mheeler .....................................2.
(Mr, Young absent)
Hr, Jones then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(m16080) AN ORDINANCE amending end reordaining Rule I of Section 2,.
Chapter 4. of Title I! of The Code of the Clty of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, relatin
to regular meetings of the City Council, ·
SE IT O~DAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Rule I of Se:ti,
2, Chapter 4, of Title II of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended,
relating to regular meetings of the City Council, be, and said rule is hereby,
amended and reordalned to provide as follows, viz,:
Rule 1. Reqular meetinus. Yhe council shall hold .its regular
meetings on Monday of each week except during the months of June,
July and August,. when two regular meetings each month may be held.
The first regular meeting each month shall be held at 7:30 ,*clock,
P. M.. and shall be automatically adjourned at 11:00 o'clock,
?. #.. unless u notion be made, seconded end unanimously carried
that said meeting continue; all other regular meetings shall be
held at 2:00 ,*clock P. M.
The motion mas seconded by Mr.' Pollu~d and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Pollard. St,lief and Mayor Dillard ................ 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and Wheeler-~ .................................... 2.
(RFc Young absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
AIR POLLUTION: Th'e City Clerk reported the qualification of Mr. J. Bamilt n
Smithey as a member of the Board of Appeal. Building Code. for a term of five years
ending September 30. 1969.
On motion of Mr. St,Ilar. seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
BUSES-AIR POLLUTION: Hr.' St,liar calle~ attention to an article on ~iesel
b~s fumes and roof exhaust pipes formarded to th~ members of Council by the City
Manager and snggeste~ that the City Manager send a copy of the article to the Air
Pollution Control Board for its information in connection with its study of internal
combustion engines.
PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS-G~EBAGE REMOVAL: Mr. St,liar called attention to an
article reporting that th~ comp,sting system for garbage removal in Phoenix.
Arizona. has proven unsatisfactory and has been discontinued.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler. seconded by Mr. St,lief and unanimously adopted.
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR REETINO,
no,day, October 26, 1964,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular, meeting :in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Ho,day. October 26, 1964, at 2 p,m,, the regular
meeting ho,r, uith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garlnnd, James E, Jo,est go~ R. Pollurd0
SF., ~urrny-A, Smaller, Vincent S. ,heeler nnd ,aFar Senton O, Dill,rd
ASSENT: .Councilman ,niter L. Young ........................ % ....... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: ~r, Arthur S, Omens, City Manager, JLr, Randolph
Nhittle, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION:. The meeting mas opened with a.prayer by the Revmrend G, T,.
Turner, Pastor, Maple Street Haptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 12, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Hr.
MEeeler,' seconded by Hr, Stoller and u,a,ina,sly adopted,, the reading thereof mas
dispart'sad with and the minutes approved as recorded, HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUDLIC 'HATTERS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-TRAILERS: Rrm. Sallie' M. Ferguson appeared before
Council and requested permission to place a house trailer on the east side of her
property at 747 garland Street, N. E,, Mrs.' Ferguson' presenting a petition signed
by 11 property owners in the area consenting thereto.
On motion of Mr. Stolle~ seconded by Hr. ,heeler and unanimously adop~ed,
the request was referred %o the City Manager for study, report end recommendation to
Council.
SIGNS: Hr. Jam~s L. Chitwood,' Vice President, Stanford ~ Inge, Incor-
porated, appeared before Council and presented a communication,' advising that his
'company desires to erect signs a~ Fulton Rotor C~mpnny, Incorporated, 114 Franklin
Road, S. W.o and at A, trim Rotors, Incorporated, RIO RcClnnahan Street, S, W., at
overall height of 44 feet 6 inches, but that the Department of Buildings classifies
the signs as ground signs rather than post signs, consequently, there is a height
limit of 28 feet, Mr. Hhltmood pointing out that
permitted for roof signs and that he does not feel it was the intention of Council
to place a more restrictive limit on ground signs, but that the ~eight limit of
28 feet was meant to apply to Hood ~onstructed billboards, Hr. Chltwood requesting
permission to erect the two signs at an overall height of 44 feet 6 inches and
also requesting that C~apter 7, Title X¥, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
'relating to Signs, Awnings and ,arq,ess, be amended or clarified so that the height
limit of 28 ~eet will not apply to ground signs.
Hr. Pollard moved that the request be referred to.the City Ranager, the
City Attorney and the City Planning Commission for study, report and recomme~dation
to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COBIfUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Hr. Ben H. Richardson, Att*They,
Iii, Carl A. HoctgomerYe et ex** requesting that property located between Brnmbleton
Avenue end Sweetbr.ier Aveouee Se
Block 4, Corbleshaw Map, Ofiicinl 'Tax NO. 1650601,.be rezoned irom General Residence
District to Business District, mas belore Council.
On notion or Hie Nheeler, seconded by Hr. St*lief and unbnlwously adopted,
the request was referred to the City .Planning Commission lot study,' report nnd
recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A petition oi Hr; N. Courtney King, Jr**.Attorney,.representing
Iff. Fred T. Melkel, et el** requesting that certain lots in Block 1. Signal Hill
Estates, ironting on the south side.of Shenandoah Avenue end on the north side of
Signal Hill Avenue, N. ~., between Juniper ~treet end Luckett Street, be fez*ned
iron General Residence District to Susiness District, was before Council.
On motion oi NFo Pollard, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted
the request was reierred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
TsAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having relerred to 1965 budget study a recom-
mendation oi the City Manager that 22 women school crossing guards and three meter
maids be qnployed, a communication irom the Jamison School Parent-Teacher A~socia-
tJon. recommending the hiring of t~e traffic guards and further recommending that
one of the guards be stationed at Janison School, nas before t~e body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request be referred to 1965 budget study, and,
la the ~meantine, that.the City Manager be directed to make an investigation as to
the need for a school crossing guard at Jamison School. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: A connnn$catio~ from Mr. T. Howard B.yet, Chairman of
the Roanoke City Electoral Board, advising that the office of the Registrar is
running short of funds for,extra,help in preparation of the coming election on
November 3, 1964, and suggesting that $1,000 be transferred from Fees for Professiot
and Special Services to Personal Services under Section ~13~, #Elqctoral Board**
of the 1964 budget, for this purposeo.was before Coun~il.
Mr. Po~lard moved that Cooncil concur in the request of the .Electoral
Board and offered the follouing emqrgency Ordinance:
(~16061) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorda~n Section ~132, "Electoral
Board** of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing.for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 377.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notio~ was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the fol~owing vote:
- AYES: Kessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St.lieF, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ................ O. ~MF. Young absent).
aENEaS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, requesting that the contract between the City or Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke dated September 20, 1954, dealing.with aha treatment ut domestic
and uowmerciol wastes, be amended by adding thereto a,tract of land containing
30,386 square feet located on the north side or.Rershberger Road, west of lnterstut*
Spur $81, was before Council.
In a discusssion of the matter, the usual procedure of Council in such
requests being to refer same to its Sewer Committee for study, report and recom-
mendation, it was suggested that Mr. St,lief secve on the committee in the absence
of Mr. Young,,Chairwant*wbo Is 111.
M~. St,lief stated that he is completely opposed to referring this reques
to the Sewer Committee since it costs the city wore to treat the sewage than the
county pays and he plans to ask that Council take every step,it.can to get out of
the contract at the proper time, Mr. St,lief pointing out that it Was the rezoning
of this particular tract of land for business purposes that forced Council to
rezone property,on the south side of Hershberger Road for business purposes and
that the furnishing of sewage treatment to the tract of land In the county would
be helping those who hurt the city residents south of Dershbevgev Road.
Mr. Hbeeler moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S. Owens, Randolph G, #kirtle, Roy L. Rebber and Murray A. St.lieF
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion Was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and adopted, Mr, St,lief voting no.
AUDITS-J~NICIPAL COURT: A communication from Mr. J, Cordon Bennett,
Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Virginia, transmitting a report
on a Joint audit with the City Auditor of the accounts and records of Mr. Beverly T,
Fitzpatrick, Chief aunicipal Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Roanoke,
for the periods January I - October 10, 1963, and October 11 - December 31. lg63,
was before Council, the State Auditor pointing out that the results of the
examination for the period January 1 - October 10, 1965. have already been presentet
to Council through the City Auditor and that the examination for tee period October
11 - December 31, 1963, disclosed that proper accounting had been made for all fund!
of record during that period.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. 5toiler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that street lights be .installed at various locations in the city.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16082) A RSSOLHTION authorizing the installation of street lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke.-
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 27, page 377.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the nd*pilot of the Res*lotion. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. St*lief nnd adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. GnrJood, Jones, Pollard, St*ilar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dlllord ............................. 6.
NAYS: None ................. O, (Mr, Yunna absent)
BUDGET-PARIS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
t written report, advising that damage to the extent of $1,59B,?O.mns done to n
bulldozer in use at the East Gate Sanitary Landfill by sand getting in the final
drive, that the only way the sand could have gotten,there was by vandalism,
therefore, the warranty on the tractor mas void, and recommended that
be appropriated to.cover the cost of the damage,
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16083) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section z99, *Garage,# of
the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 3?8,)
Mr, St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the .following vote:·
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*liar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ................. Oo (Mr. Youn9 absent)
Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Nanager and the City Attorney be
directed to ascertain from the Insurance Advisory Committee whether or not the
damage is covered by insurance, and, if not, to submit a recommendation as to
whether or not the city should take out insurance on damage to its equipment by
vandalism. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: The City Manager submitte~
a written report, advising that the cost of printing in the Traffic Engineering and
Communications Division has exceeded the estimate for 1964, leaving insufficient
funds for postage and other office suppttes for the balance of the year, and
recommended that $75 be transferred from Supplies and Materials - Construction to
Printing and Office Supplies under Section c91, *Traffic Engineering and Communica-
tions,* of the 1964 budget,
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16084) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section xal, *Traffic
Engineering and Communications,* of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page. 379.)
· Mr. St*Ilar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gurlond, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler eld Mayor
Dillord ...............................6,
NAYS: Nooe---~ ........v ..... O, ,(Mr, Young ubsent)
BDDGET-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council hiving reqsested the Virginia Depurtmeit
of Highways to program n project om Route 460 from the east corporate limits
Second Street, N. E., on a cost basis of 85~ state and lS~ city, the City Manager
this project through August 31. 1964, amounts to $So661.74, and recommended that
$1,299.26. representing the city°s portion of the total cost, be appropriated.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16085) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi?O, ~Capital,'
of the .1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 27. page 379.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wis seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the ~ollowing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, #heeler and Mayor
Dillurd ........................ ~ .....
NAYS: None ................ O, (Mr,,Yonug absent)
BUDGET-CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that Roanoke is one of 50 cities throughout the United States selected by
the Department of Defense of the Federal Government to participate in a community
shelter plan program, and recommended that he be authorized to execute a contract
and agreement between the City Of Roanoke and the Stanford Research Institute and
also a contract and agreement accepting the proposal heretofore made by Hayes,
Sony, Mattern and Mattern to conduct the study in Roanoke for the sum of $19,762;
further, that $19,762 be appropriated for this purpose with the understanding that
said amount will be reimbursed by the state.
lfter a discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones objecting to the expenditure
of funds for this purpose, Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommenda-
tion of the City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to enter into the contracts and agreements:
(g16086) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute
the requisite contract and agreement between the City and Stanford Research Institut
and, also, a proper contract and agreement accepting the proposal heretofore made by
Hayes. Sony. Mattern and Mattern to conduct the necessary local shelter program stud
authorized by the Department of Defense of the Federal goverument;.and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 3?9.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
-25
AYES: Xessrso.Gnrlnnd..Pollardo.Stolle~, iheeler end May~r Dlllord .... 5,
HAYS: Hr, Jones ............. ~ ....................................
(mr. Young obsent)
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
~19,T62~
(SI6OaT) AN ORDINANCE tq a,end and re,rd,in Section ~6T, 'Civil Defense,'
of the 1964 ApprqprietJoo Ordinance, and providing rot tn emergency,
(Po~ full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance B,oh Ho, 27, page 380.)
Mr, Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion mas seconded
by Hr. St,lief and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Stiller, Mheel~r and Malor Dillard ....$.
NAYS: Mr. Jones ...................................................... 1.
(mr. Young absent)
AIRPORT: Council having authorized the City Manager to request federal
aid for Project No. 15 at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport estimated to cost
$300,000, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the Federal
Aviation Agency has allocated $82,750 for the fiscal year lg55 for the following
work and that the total sum of $165,500 should be included in the 1955 budget for
this purpose:
Land Acquisition - Runway 15 clear zone $55,750.00
Tax!way lights and signs, Taxiways 15-33 and 5-23 26,000,00
On motion of Mr. St,lief, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanlmoFsly adopted
the matter mas referred to 1955 budget study.
SALE OF PROPERTY-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting a request of H,ack and Company, Incorporated, fo~ permission
to use a 25~foot strip of land east of its property ~t 2013 South Jefferson Street,
el(ending from Jefferson Street to Crystal Spring Avenue, for parking purposes, in
exchange for paving and curbing the area at an estimated cost Of
After a discussion of the matter, it being suggested that Council might
c~nslder renting or selling the strip of land, Mr. 5toiler moved that the request
be denied. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
APPOINTMENTS-NiTER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommendln~ that Mr. Joseph Ao Brogan be appointed as Manager of the M~ter
Department.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following E,solution:
(~15088) A RESOLUTION confirming ~he appointment of Joseph A. Brogan as
Manager of the Mater Department of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resol~tion, see Resolution Book Ho. 27, page
M~, Wheeler mov'ed the adoption of' the R~solntion.' The mo~ion was sec,nde*
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Me sara. Gorlaad, Jones,,Pollord,'StoIler, Wheeler ged Mayor
Dlllord .............................
NAYS: Bose ................. O. iMF, Young absent)
BUDCET-SCROOLS-SIDENALK, CURB AND GOTTEn: Council hiring directed the
City Mensger to proceed with street improvements in the vicinity of Mesene School,
,the City #nagger submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, ¥1rgiulo
October 26, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Roudav, October 16, you directed that ! make necessary
improvements on Brighton Road between Nlndsor and Sherwood, and
provide for curb and getter along Brighton Road on the east side
of Nasena School. Singe this was part of an over-all improvement
program, the work was started on Tuesdayo October 20, and con-
ferences were held by our staff with officials of the Evergreen
Burial Perk Corporation.
I am attaching hereto a letter from the Evergreen Burial
Park dated October 22, 1964, a report from the Director of Public
Norks, end a map on uhich there is described the necessary land'
needed from the Evergreen Burial Park for street widening
purposes,
There is approximately $9600 left in right of may funds and
if in your discretion you authorize this work to be accomplished,
I might suggest that you transfer from the right of way funds
the sum of $4000 for the completion of the work,
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Arthur S. Owens
City Man~ger"
Mr. ~Fneeler moved that the offer of Evergreen Development Company.
Incorporated. to convey to the City of Roanoke n 5-foot strip of land on the north
side of Windsor Avenue. S. W.. betw~n ~akefield Road and Brighton Road. and a wider
strip of land at the northwest corner of Nindsor Avenue and Brighton Road. S.
for street purposes, upon certain terms and conditions, be accepted and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure
accepting the offer and expressing the appreciation of Council for the donation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$4.000 from Bights of Way to Supplies and Baterlals-Constructiou under Section al40
*Street Construction** of the 1964 budget:
(w16069) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section al40. *Street Con-
struction** of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 391.)
Mr. Nh,clef moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES:' Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..............................6,
NAYS: None .................O. (Mr. Young absent)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: A communication from the City Auditor. transmitting u
report on on examination or the ,cc,nuts uud records of the Patrick Henry High
School activities ruud for the yeor ended June 30. 1964. presenting fairly the
financial condition of the fond at the end of(the endit period, wes before Council.
Hr. Stolle~ moved tho* the communication and report be received and riled
The motion wos seconded by Hr. Pollard and uuunimoesly adopted.
SCHOOLS-AUDITS: A communication from the City Auditor. transmitting ·
report on es examination of the accounts end records of the Jefferson Senior High
School activities fund for the Tear ended June 30. 1964. presenting fairly the
financial condition of the fund ut the end'or the audit period, was before Council.
Hr. St*lief moved that the communication and repor~ be received and filed
The motion wes seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the offer of Mr. Mllliam Ua*ts and Mrs. Jean S.
ih*welter to donate to the City of Roanoke for street purposes on 00-foot strip of
lend through the #otis Farm for u distance of 2.750 feet between Twelfth Street and
Seventeenth Street. N. R** north of ~atts Avenue. the City Attorney submitted a
written report, advising that it is impossible to prepare an acceptable Ordinance
until certain engineering data is available.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded bT Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
REPORTS OF CORHITTEES~
TAXES-LICENSES: The Roanoke Tax Study Committee submitted the following
report pertaining to the License Tax Code:
· To The Council of the City of Roanoke:
On December 5, 1963, and June 25, 1964, respectively, the
Roanoke Tax Study Committee submitted interim reports to the Council
pertaining to the assessment of real estate in the City. Herewith,
the committee submits its third interim report pertaining to the
City license tax code.
Attached hereto and made u part hereof Is a proposed ordinance
which the committee recommends for passage by the Council. This
ordinance constitutes a major revision of Title VI, Chapter VIII,
of the Code or the City of Roan*he, the license tax code presently
in effect in the City.
BeCause the revision recommended Ii substantial, affecting
not only administrative but also substantive changes, and con-
cerning every business and profession in the City, the committee
respectfully urges the Council to provide for thorough study of
the ordinance, including publication thereof and the holding of
a public hearing or hearings to permit discussion by all persons
concerned,
The committee submits 'that the current local' license tax is
generally sound. Its underlying premise of taxing on a gross
receipts basis admittedly is imperfect in providing complete
equity. But by and large the system is as sound as can be made
workable and within the bounds of ~tate statute. , To borrow a
tern used by Dr. Mllllam H. Stauffer in .his 1952 report on city
license taxes, the tax does out impose a *crushing* burden upon
those who fall within its spp.llcation.
Nhlle the City license tax is, in the opinion of the con-
mit'tee, basically sound, the rates imposed thereby are excessive.
This is the critical point, and this is the fact which s,ets
Roanoke apart from her neighboring cities; the tax rates are
too high.
· lt.toheso·ly*o moment or two to compote Re·ri·he with
other cities lu order to readily oppreciote this foot, The
mb·lassie werchu·ts lu Rust·he nra timed nt · flit SSS plus
,33 per $100 gross pUrchoses, This compotes with Richmond's
ISO plus $,2Sper $100tgross purohoses, uitb Huff·ibis $S0
plus $,lS per $100 gross purchases ·nd Lyoehburg!s flit $20
plus $.28~per $100 gross purcb·ses,' TO Illustrate further,
the ret·il merchs·t lu Ruin·he pays SSS flat plus $,55 per
$100 ~ross receipts, while the ret·il merchont in Richmond -
pays $30 plus $,38 per $100 gross receipts tad the retail
merch·ut in Lynchburg p·ys $20 plus $,35 per $100 gross
receipts.
mith the revenJe.aeeds.of the city. The cowmitteebelleves
that Its first recommend·ti·n, the details of mhich foil·m, for
· modest ·crnss-the-boord reduction will accomplish this
desired end.
specific class of wholesale merchants. A further redaction In
rate for this class is herewith recommended as set forth belows
The committee recommends thirdly a number of rate changes
and reclassifications of business. The changes so recommended
are made with a vlem towards greater equalization of the business
tax burden.
Four~ and finally, the committee recommends certain admin-
istrative changes in the license tam code which will be summarized
below.
It is estimated that the committee recommendations mill
produce a loss In revenue from license taxes of approximately
10.5 per cent, or $1~0,000 - $200,000. This estimate takes
into consideration all of the adjustments recommended, including
the elimination of the seventy-five cent fee presently charged
for issuance of license. The committee notes a steady annual
Increase in revenue from business license tax, and,.jad~g from
the experience of the past several years, the committee submits
that such normal increase mill offset substantially, if not
totally, the reduction resulting from the committee adjustments.
The detailed recommendations of the committee BOm full·m:
fA) Ten Per Cent Across-The-Board License Tax Reduction.
In 1956 the business license tax was increased ten per cent
across-the-board because of the Cityqs them urgent need for
operating funds. By and large the ten per cent increase applied
to each business mithin the City.
The committee now proposes a general ten per cent reduction
in license tax rates.
· It has been previously observed that the Roanoke business
license tax is excessive. This fact Is so obvious as to require
no lengthy discussion. Mention need only be made of the Clty*s
retail merchants tax of $.55 per $100 gross receipts as compared
mith the average of $.30 per $100 gross receipts in the 20 largest
cities in Virginia excluding Roanoke.
In ~heir appeal to the committee for relief from the oppressive
tax burden, the merchants did not ask for such a reduction as would
enable them to pay tax on the same basis as their competitors in
the Town of Salem and County of Roanohe, mbo tax the retail merchant
at $.13 per $100 gross receipts and $.10 per $100 gross receipts,
respectively. They asked only that they be permitted to comp~te on
an equitable basis mith their like kind in sister cities of the
The ten percent reduction recommended does not meet the
request made, · Far from it, the revised rntes still exceed those of
other Virginia cities. The reduction recommended, however, is as
much as the committe:e can Justify at the present time in view of
the City*s current revenue needs. The committee recognizes that a
fcrther reduction--to enable ail businesses of the City to compete
on equal terms mith their associates In neighboring cities, and to
obviate the business tax from impedin~ progress Of the City--is in
order, bat such additional reduction cannot be recommended at this
time for the reason .stated.
It should be noted that the redootlda recommended while
hcving geaercl application does Rot apply to-every trnde or bani-
heSSe Certain ocoopctions will act enjoy a Ret tea per cent
reduction cs such because of adjustment la rate or classification
specifically wade ns to then,~ Fartioglor attention Is culled to
per,oas engcged Il business, personcl cad professional services
who will not enjoy the scwe rate of redaction but who will ns n
group benefit from a lowered rate connensurnte with, or loner
then, rates imposed by sister cities of the Saute, Etch business-
man should review those provisions ia the attcched ordinnace
concerned with his pnrticulcr ocoupction, in order to be informed
cs to how the oonwltteeSs proposed revision will affect
personally.
(R) Seeclfic Reduction of Wholesale Herchnnts License
The nholesnle nerchnnts license tax Is imposed by the City
ct c rnte of a fica $55 plus $,33 on etch $100 of. gross purchases
made by the merchant, This rate compares with Rlchmondts $30 plus
$.25 per $100 gross purchases, Lynohburg*s $50 plus $,2R per
gross purchases, and Norfolhts $50 plns$,15 per $100 gross pur-
chases, It also compares with the Town of Salem rate of $,13 per
$100 gross purchases and the Roanoke County rate of $010 per
$100 gross p~rchases,
The wholesale merchant who locates his business in the City
of Roanoke is not compelled by business reasons to locate here.
Uy the nature of the business, n large percentage. nnd quite often
the major percentage, of his business is without the city limits,
Testimony at the public hearing held on May R, 1963, made it clear
that the wholesale merchant could Just as easily locate in Salem
or Roanoke Connty,
Testimony presented ut the hearing also made it clear that the
City of Roenche is n major distribution center and Its character-
istic ns such will become even more'evident if the wholesale
merchant is provided a favorable tax climate. The argument of the
City wholesale merchant for reduction in his tax is impressive,
The committee recommends, in addition to the general t~n per
cent reduction, previously proposed, a further adjustment in the
wholesale merchants license tax Of fire cents per $100 9ross
purchases. The total reduction recommended for the wholesale
merchant would result in n flat $50 plus $,25 per $100 gross
(C) Adlustments to £oaalize License Tax'Burden,
In reviewing the license tax code, the committee has applied
the same formula used in its study or the method of assessment of
real estate, that is, the obtainment of as much equity and uni-
formity in application of the tax burden as can possibly be hid
under the circumstances. Unring the course of its stndy of the
code the committee has come upon certain areas requiring adjustment.
needed, in the opinion of the cowwlttee, to dlstribnte the license
tax burden more eqnitnbly. Persons affected by these adjustments
may take issue with the' committee action affecting their interests.
To this the committee has ac objection, de~irlng only that it be
understood clearly, by one and all, that every adjustment pr'opined
has been made in light of the committee's prime guideline of
equalization of the business tax burden,
Included In the commltteets review of the *orions business
classifications and rates has been comparison no~ only of businesses
within the City bat also of like businesses in other cities of the
State. Thus, the license tax levied upon a particular trade in the
City has beencnmphred with license taxes levied on other trades in
the City and also with license taxes levied on the same irade in
other Virginia cities,
Study of the license tax codes of other communities has caused
the committee realization that several of such ~odes are consider-
ably more brief and more simply written thnnis the present Roanoke
license tax code, A businessman in Lynchburg, for example, would,
In the opinion of the committee, find It mn~h easier to locate his
particular occupation and the license tax thereon la his city code
than would a like businessman in this City, Unlike the aoanohe
code, which contains numerons separate provisions for'various
occupations, the less complex codei tend to group, wherever e~itab~e
and approprlate~ n number o~ like occupations nicer the same broad
classification, To use Lynchburg again~ by way of IlluStration, the
occupation of real estate agent isthere grouped and taxed under the
general heading *Personal Services** whereas in the Roanoke code
the real estate agent is separately classified and taxed.
3O
Believing u briefer, simpler license tax code to be iu the
best interest of kke businessman, the committee his la the
ordinance attacked attempted to abbreviate and simplify tko
present code by eliminating separate'claSsificatiOn'of pa~tic~lor
occupations mherever suck occupations could equitably end
appropriately be groeped and taxed.with like occupations,
The discussion mhich follows does mot purport to take up all
adJastment~ proposed in the committee revision, Certain adjust-
wests are so'minor ns not to warrant dlscasslouo Major adjustments
hove been made in several occupations to discourage their practice
in the Gl.y, These a~e obvious on their face etd no express comment
is made ulth regard thereto, Beouase the following.paragraphs do
omit, for aha.ever reason, certain adjustments, it is particularly
important that each businessman rerieu carefully the provisions
'in the ordinance pertaining to his particular occupation,
The discussion proceeds by alphabetical order as to occupation
adjusted, with reference being Jade to section numbers of both the
present code and the proposed ordineece, It is noted that
comparison purposes the license ~ax rates of Richmond, Lynchbarg
and Norfolk, have be~n selected amd are quoted'in the p~ragraphs
which follow, except in one or two situations where exact
comparls6n cannot be had Jn one of the cities mentioned. No
particular reason exists for the selectio~ of the three cities
named, although the committee does consider them to be repre-
sentative and affording valid comparison.
(Il AdJdsters: claim and collection ~geneies (Old §30; new §31 )
These'uccup~tions are presently given separate classification
and taxed at $30, plus $1,10 on each $100 gr~ss receipts,
The committee proposes to reclassify each occupation under
the broad group of JBu$1ues$t personal and professional servicesu
and tax at the rate of $20, plus $090 per $100 gross receipts, The
adjusted rate compares with Richmond's $30 plus $1.00 per $100
gross receipts, L~uchburg*s $20 plus $1.o$ per $100 gross receipts,
and Norfolkes $35 plus $,70 per $100 gross receipts in excess of
$3,000.
(2) Advertisino aoent~ or aoencies (Old §3~ new §31 -)
Advertising agencies in general are presently t~xed at $55
plus $.83 per $100 g'ross receipts and advertising limited to
mabile means is taxed at $55 plus $.17 per $100 gross receipts.
The co~mltte proposes to leave the limited mobile 'advertising
separately classified as it now is and apply the general ten per
cent reduction, providing a new rate of $50 plus $.15 per $100
gross receipts.
Advertising agencies in general, however, are reclassified
under the broad tBusiness, personal and' profession services'
group and taxed at $20 plus $.90 per $1.00 gross receipts. The
adjusted rate compares ~lth Richmond's $30 plus $1.00 pe~ $100
gross receipts. Lynchburg's $20 plus ~1.05 gross receipts and
Norfolkts $35 plus $,?0 per $100 gross receipts in excess of
$~.ooo.
(3) A~ents for labor (01d §33~ new §31 )
Labor agencies are presently taxed at $55 plus $,$5 per $100
gross receipts.
The committee proposes to reclosslfy this occupation under
*Business, personal and professional services* st ~ rate ~f $20
plus $.90 per $100 gross receipts, The adjusted rate compares with
Lynchburg*s $20 plus $1,05 per $100 gross.receipts and Norfolk*s
$35 plus $,70 per $100 gross receipts in excess of $3,000,
(4) Agents, manufactured Implements or machines (Old §34; new §31
Ranufacturers' agents are presently taxed.at $$5 plus $.55 per
$100,gross receipts.
The committee proposesto reclassify this occupation under
'Business, personal and professional servicest at a rate of $20 plus
$.90 per $100 gross receipts. The adjusted rate compare~ ~ith
Rlchmondts $30 plus $1.00 per $100 gross receipts, ~ynchburg~s $20
plus $1.05 per $100 gross receipts, and Norfolke~ $35 plus $,?0 per
,$100 gross receipts in ~xcess of $3.000.
(5) ~g~nts. reelestate end rental (Old ~35; new §31 )
Reel estete agents nre~presently taxed nt S55 plus $,55 per
Ir,ss cowwlssionv, end real estate salesmen ere taxed et t flat
The committee proposes to eliminate the category end tax thereon
of real estate salesmen and to reclassify real estate agents under
the broad *Bus'hesse personal and professional services** to be
taxed et $20 plus $,90 per $100 gross receipts. The adjusted rate
cowperes with RlnhwondOs $30 plus'S1,00 per $100 gross receipts,
Lynchburg*s $20 plus $1,05 per $100 gross receipts, and Norfolk's
$35 plus $,?0 per $100 gross receipts in excess of $3,000.
(6) ~lerm or detector.service (Old §36~ new §31 )
Every person furnishing alarm or detector service now pays an
annual license tax of $110,
The committee proposes to reclassify this occupation under
tBusJneest personal and professional services* and tax et $20 plus
$.90 per $100 gross receipts, The adjusted rate coupares with
Richnondts $30 plus $1.00 per $100 gross receipts. LynchburgOs
$40, and Norfolk's $35 plus $.70 per $100 gross receipts in excess
of $3.000,
· (T) Alcoholic beverages (Old §37{ new ~22 )
In revising the code section pertaining to alcoholic beverages
the committee has eliminated the subsections relating to beer end
wine wholesalers, who are already covered under the general
*Nholesale merchant* classification, and the subsection relating
to wholesale druggists.
The committee was asked to prorate the $150 base tax imposed
upon retailers of beer and wine, specifically to provide for
refund of tax paid by those who, for one reason or another, go
out of business during the tax year. The committee carefully
considered this request, concisely presented by the representative
of the beer and ulna retailers, but determined not to recommend
proration of the $150 base tax.
(8) ~mase~ents--Movinq pictures, shows, exhibitionstetc,
(Old S38; new ~23 ) '
Within the present code provision relating to amusements
there are a number of separate categories for the particular
amusements described therein. The.committee revision eliminates
the majority of these separate categories in view of their
inclusion under the paragraph coveeing all public performances
or exhibitions of any kind. The committee revision also eliminates
public dancing from the provision, a new separate section being
devoted to public dancing.
(9) Antiquet food or rummage shows and sales sponsored by
nonprofit oroanisations (New ~24
The committee proposes to add a new. separate provision to the
license tax code to cover antique, food or rnmmage shows and sales
sponsored by nonprofit organizations. The provision is modeled
upon §55-$81.1 of the Code of ¥1vginiat enacted in 1964, with the
committee pFovlsi0n adding *food' and 'rummage* sales to the
'antique' sales provided for in the State provision,
It is noted that conduct of the show and sale is narrowly
confined, to last for no more than oneweek, and to be held by the
particular local nonprofit organization only once during any one
calendar year.
The tax imposed under this section is twenty dollarS.
(10) Auctioneers: common criers (Old §39; new §31 )
General auctioneers are presently taxed at $55 plus $.55 per
$100 gross receipts, Jewelry auctioneers at $500 plus $°55 per
$100 gross receipts, and common criers at $15.
The committee propose~ to reclassify general auctioneers and
common criers under the general *Business, personal and professional
servicest and tax at $20 plus $.90 per $100 gross receipts. The
adjusted rate compares ~ith RJchmond*s $30 plus $1.00 per $100
gross receipts, Lynchburg*s $20 plus $1.05 per $100 gross receipts
and Norfolk*s $35 plus $,?0 per $100 gross receipts in excess of
$3,000.
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An*ti*seers of Jewelry will continue to be separately
clossified un~ taxed, being required to paF a license tax of
iS00.1n addition.to their merchuatts.uud/or general uuotioneer°s
license taxo whichever be upplloeble.
(11) Automobile reamingt eec. (Old §40; new §26
The business of renting nat*mobiles for periods or less
than six months Is presently taxed et $55 plus $2,20 per $100
gross'receipts and for periods exceeding s~x mouths et $55 plus
, $°$5 per $100 gross receipts.
The colmlttee proposes to upply t~e ten per cent general
redu~tIo~ to each category and to further reduce the rnte on the
less-than-six-months category to $1.00 per $100 gross receipts.
The present rate of $2.20 per $100 gross receipts Is entirely
out of line mith rates levied by other cities. The adjusted
rate of $$0 plus $1.00 per $100 gross receipts compares with
Rlchmond*s $300 per vehicle less thin ten and $20 per vehicle
in excess of ten, Lynchburgts $20 plus $.35 per $100 gross
receipts, and Norfolk*s $35 plus $°35 per $1OO gross,receipts.
(12) Ant*mobile washino and ~olisblnq (Old §41; hem §62
The committee rerlsloa elJmJaotes the separate category for
automobile washing and polishing inasmuch as this occupation is
already covered under the general *Repair businesses, miscellaneous.*
(13) Auninq and tent makers (Old §42; new §39
Persons engaged in the business cf contracting for the manu-
facture of awnings and ten~s are presently taxed at $55 plus 11
cents per $100 gross receipts, and those mbo erect, repair and
ta~e domn amnings for others presently pay a license tax of $55
plus $$ cents per $100 gross receipts. Those persons not located
in the City but soliciting orders herein for the sale. manufacture
and,repair of awnings and tent~ presently pay license tax of
The committee propose~ to eliminate Section 42 as a separate
category. As to those persons who manufacture awnings and tents.
no tax will be imposed under the committee provision. Those mbo
under the broad group of *Contractors and taxed at ~50 plus 15
cents per $100 gro~s receipts. Those mbo solicit orders for the
sale of awnings and tents mill fall mithin other categories of the
license ordinance as merchants or itinerants, as the case may be.
(14) Barberinq schools, heaat~ culture schools (Old §44; new §2?
Barbering and beauty culture schools ore presently taxed at
$110.
The committee proposes {o reclassify each trade under the broad
*Schools* group and tax at $30 plus $,75 per $100 gross receipts,
~he adjusted rate compares with Richmoad*s $~0 plus $1.00 per $100
gross receipts, Lynehburgts $20 plus $.56 per'il00 gross receipts,
and ~orfolkts flat $150.
(15) BoardinghouSe directories or aqents (Old §49; ne~ §34 )
The separate category as to persons furnishing boardinghouse
directories has been eliminated in the committee revision, all
business directories of any type being combined under new section
*Business direct,ri,st.
(16) Book salesment magazine salesment aqents, etc. (Old §50;
new ~66 ')
Solicitors for sale of magazines and books are presently taxed
ut $~.50 per month OF $12 if a license for the entire year is taken.
The committee proposes to increase the rates of $7.50 and
$50.00, respectively, tn order to cover administrative costs incurred
In I.ssuing such licenses and collecting the tax therefrom.
(17) Brokers, commission merchants, et'c, (Old §51; new §31 )
Stockbrokers and brokers dealing in options or futures are
presently taxed at $55 plus $°55 per $100 gross receipts. Nholesale
merchandise brokers, 'commission merchants, and grain dealers are
presently taxed, at $55 plus $2.20 per $1,000 (($.22 per $100) gross
commissions.
The committee proposes to reclassify each occupation under
the brand Canniness, personal ood professional services* group
nnd tax ut,S20 pius,$.90 per $100 gross receipts. The adjusted
rate compares with Richmond's $30 plus $1,00 per $100 gross
receipts, Lynchburg's $20 plus $1,05 per $100 gross receipts.
and Norfolh*s S35 plus S.TO per $100 gross receipts in excess or
$3.000..
The committee ts nmnre,that the adjustment proposed means
to these occupations of commission business n substantial
meats will menu increase in tax to those trades concerned. But
the committee has attempted tO mshe mbntever adjustment might
application o! the business tax burden. The committee considers
the present rites of 5,55 end $,22 per $1OO gross commissions to
he low not only as coupnred with rates levied on commission '
businesses in other cities but also as compared with rates levied
on other trades in this City, Because of this consideration the
committee has made the adjustment proposed.
(lO) Cleaning. dv~ina or ore~inq (Old §56; new §35 )
There has been no adjustment in tax rate (other than applica-
tion of the general ten per cent reduction) on the trade of cleaning,
dyeing or pressing, bat attention Is called to the fact that the
provisions relatiqg hereto have hem been combined mlth the license
tax provisions relating to laundries.
(19) Cleaninq walls, windows, housest carpets, etc~ (Old §5?;
new g36 )
The operation of a carpet cleaning establishment has been
transferred from this section to the new laundry and dry cleaning
section. The business of cleaning walls, utc** will be taxed under
the committee revision at $50 plus 5.$0 per $100 gross receipts in
excess of 55,000,
(20) Contractors, builders, superintendents, etc. (Old §60;
new 939 )
'In ~he committee revision the occupation of tree surgeon has
been transferred from the old 'Professional services' section to
this section,
The committee reviewed carefully the license tax rate imposed
upon contract*Fi, Nith application of the general ten percent
reduction, the rate has been reduced from $$5 plus 5,17 per 5100
gross receipts to 550 plus $.15 per $100 gross receipts. This
adjusted rate compares math Richmond"a $30 plus $1.00 per 5100
gross amount of fees received from contracts accepted on a fee
basis, and 5,15 per 5100'gross receipts from all contracts accepted
on a basis other than a fee basis; LynchburgOs $20 plus 5,35 per
5100 up to 5200,000, plus $.14 per 5100 gross receipts of next
5800,000, plus $.07 per $100 9ross receipts over 51.0000000; and
Norfolkts $35 pies $1.15 per 5100 gross ameant of fees received
from contracts accepted on a fee basis, and 5.18 per $1OO gross
rece,ipts f:om all contracts accepted on a basis other than fee
basis up to 5500,000. math en additional $.01 per $100 gross
receipts on such contracts in excess of $500.000, The committee
considers the adjusted rate, as compared with the rates imposed
upon the same occupation in other cities of the State and with
the rates imposed on other businesses within the City, to do
Justice and equity to the City contractor.
(21) Dancing Schools (Old §65; new §41 , )
Persons conducting dancing soho*In are presently taxed at
525 plus 5.55 per ~100 gross receipts.
The committee proposes to reclassify this occupation under
the new *Schools* heading and tax at $30 plus 5,75 per 5100 gross
receipts, The adjusted rate compares with Bichmondts 530 plus
51.OO per $100'gross receipts, Lycchburg*s 520 plus 5.$6, per
5100 gross receipts, and Norfolh*s 535 plus 5,?O per 5100 gross
receipts in excess of 53,000.
(22) Detective aq~ncies and watchmen (Old §67; new §31 )
Detective agencies are presently taxed at $55 plus $.55 per
$100 gross r~ceip~s. .
The committee proposes to reclassify this occupation under
the broad 'Business, personal and professional services* and tax
at $20 plus $.90 per $100 gross receipts, The adjusted rate
compares with Richmond's $1OO, Lycnbarg*s $40, and Norfolkts
560 to 5125.
The committee Is amere.that the adjusted rate proposed
represents on increase end is in excess or,the rotes imposed by
the other cities compared. It is believed, homevero that
classification of the detective **capetian cnder the business°
p~rsoaal and professional services, mlth its substantial rate
cf license tax, alii serve to maintain the higkquollW of
persons practicing this trade uhlcb Room*he nam enjoys.
(23) £naravino. llthoarsDhino, etc. (Old §69~ neu
Section 69 of the present license,tax code ls · broad pro-
vision covering persons engaged in the business of engraving,
embossing, printing, bookbinding, etc. and imposes · license
t*x of $55 plus 55 cents per $100:gress receipts.,
In addition to this brosd~sectinn,.there ere several other
sections relating to allied trades imposing n gross receipts tax
on the some basis above mentioned, The committee proposal
eliminates the other separate classifications in view of the
broad terms of the present sectS*no The proposal also eliminates
separate classification of Job printing, nhich is now taxed at
11 cents per $100 gross receipts. The comoittee is seehing tn
promote equity end uniformity by eliminating the various classi-
fications of these like businesses and providing for a single
Under the committee revision, a printer, lithographer,
engraver, etc., mill be taxed at $50 plus 25 cents per $100
gross receipts.
124) G~rages an~ parhin~ lots (O~d §?2; new §44 )
Operators of parking lots and garages presently pay a license
tax of $30 plus $1.10 for each stall or space in excess of five.
The commit~e'e proposes to adjust the rate o£ tax by placing
this trade on a gross receipts basis and taxing aL $1.00 per
space plus $.50 per $100 gross receipts. The adjusted rate
compares with Richmond*s $30 plus $.38 per $100 gross receipts,
Lynchburg"s $20 plus $.35 per $100 gross receipts, and Norfolk!s
$35 plus $.35 per $100 gross receipts in excess of $3,000.
It is noted that the adjusted rate exceeds that imposed by
the cities compared. Xt is further noted, however, that in the
case of each city compared, the rate is the same as that imposed
upon retail merchants in the city. Similar results are here
attained and the committee considers the proposed rate to be
equitable ~nder the circumstances.
(2~) Hotels, motels, motor courts, boardinq houses, lodqinq
houses and tourist homes (Old 9?4; new 946 )
At present operators of hotels, utc.; pay a base tax mhich
varies according to the number of rooms, plus $.55 per $100 gross
receipt, s.
The committee proposes to have a single base of $50, regard-
less of number of rooms, plus $.50 per $100 gross receipts, but
exempting nay establishment having less than ten rental rooms.
~stablishmeots (New 961 )
The ~ommittee proposes this new provision which mill levy a
license tax for the privilege of engaging in the business of
renting of houses, apartments or commercial property in the city.
The committee is aware of the impact ~hich this provision
sill have upon those renting commercial and residential buildings.
The provision is recommended because of the committee*s con-
sideration that all businesses of the City should pay tax for the
privilege of doing business ~ithin the City. Under the present
license tax code, those persons operating.hotels, motels motor
courts, boarding houses, lodging houses and tourist homes are
required to pay license tax; those who rent,apartment and com-
mercial properties are not. This inequity is no~ Justified and
hence the proposal is made to include rental of houses, apartments
Under the committee proposal° any person, who, as principal
engages in the business of renting houses, apartments or commercial
establishments and who receives gross receipts from such business
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in excess of $2,000 shell pay u Tlnlmum annual license*tax of
$20,plns 50 cents per $100 gross receipts in excess er $2,000.
The committne recommends the $2,000 exemption in.order to
exclude from the operation of the provision those persona mbo do
,not eagsge In any substantial business. Thus the retired person,
or the mldoT, Tko rents dTelling lints for limited supplemental
income mill be exeupled from operntioa of this pr*vision.
(27) Ice dealers (Old §?5; net §$1 )
The committee proposes to eliminate this separate classi-
fication la vlem of the fact that the occupation of selling
-ice falls mlthln the broad classification of *Retail merchantst
(28) Interior decorators (Old §76; hem
Interior decorators are nam taxed at $55 plus $.55 per
$100 gross receipts.
Under the committeets revision, this occupation is eliminated
as a separate category nnd reclassified according to the nature
of operation of the particular interior decorator. If he prac-
tices his trade as, or through the employ of, a merchant, the
gross receipts received from this trade will be included among
and taxed together with other receipts received by him ns a
merchant. If. on the other hand, he Is not licensed as a merchant,
he will fall into end be taxed under *Business, personal and
professional services** The merchant*s tax will be at $50 plus
$.50 per $100 gross receipts and the business, personal and
professional service tax at $20 plus $.90 per $100 gross receipts.
(29) Laundries~ linen and towel supply companies (Old §80; new
~35 )
The only major adjustment here made is to place laundry and
dry cleaning establishments under the same classification.
(30) Letter mritlno and ohotouranhic convinq (Old §81; nam
958 )
This classification bas been eliminated and lnclnded in the
broad group of those persons engaged In the business of engraving,
printing, photostating, etc. See page 16 of this report above.
(31)'~eddlerst vendors (retail) (Old ~92; new §55 )
Street salesmen are presently taxed at $6.00 per Meek.
provided that faf religions and charitable causes the privilege
of street sales shall be granted by the city manager without tax.
The committee revision eliminates the exception provided for
religious and charitable causes.
(32) Photostatinu establishments, etc. (Old §93; new §58 )
This classification has been eliminated and included in the
broad group of those persons engaged in the business of engraving,
printing, photostating, etc.-See page 16 of this report above.
(33) Printinq, Job (01d §94; new §58 )
This classification has been eliminated and included in the
broad group of those persons engaged in the business of engraving.
printing, photostating, etc. See page 16 of this report above.
(34) Professional services (Old §gS; new §31)
Major adjustments have been made in this classification of
persons engaged in business, personal and professional services.
being specifically:
(al Broad*ainu of classification. The title of the nam
section has been changed from *Professional services* to *Business,
personal and professional services~* The purpose of the change
has been to include all allied service-type occupations under one
broad heading. There have been added to the section the occupations
of adjusters, claim and collection agencies, advertising agencies,
labor agents, manufacturers~ agents, real estate agencies, alarm
or detector service, auctioneers and common criers, stock brokers.
commission merchants, options or futures brokers, merchandise
brokers, grain dealers, homepathists, metallurgists, efficiency
experts, anesthetists, interior dec,raters oat.,thermate
licensed, title plants, real estate cpproisers not otherwise
licensed, marriage couotelors,.fornishiog dementia, clerical,
etc,; labor or employmento ticket sellers, end truvel agencies,
Certain of the above services alii be oemly licensed oad taxed,
others have been Jailed au the basis of reclassification from
forme~, seperote seetlous, Those services sealy licensed and
taxed should pay their fair share of the business tax burden,
Just as their like kind do In other cities and their fellom
occupations In this City, As to those services who have been
Joined au the basis of reclassification, the committee dis-
cussed each reclassification made under the heading or the
particular business, personal or professional service effected,
The reclassification compares mJtk similar classification of
services aeder · single or several broad headings made in
license tax codes in other cities, The reclassification results
in the case of each occupation affected, us shams in the dis-
cussion of the specific occupation, in Imposition of a license
tax rate that compares favorably with the Fates imposed on the
same occupation in other cities of the State,
(b) Ad.lustment In rate. At present, professional
services are taxed at $20 plus 91,la per $100 gross receipts
in excess or 94,000, The committee proposes to eliminate the
94,000 exemption end tax at 920 plus $.90 per 9100 gross
receipts.
The committee considers the 94,000 exemp(lon to be a
source of inequity in the present license tam code. The
exemption is given to'service occupations, and to no otherso
It permits larger professional firms to allocate the exemption
in a manner unfair to smaller concerns. The committee is aware
that certain beginning practitioners will not, or barely, make
94,000; on these persons the adjustment mill impose a severe
burden, The burden, however, mill be no more severe than that
imposed, say, on the particular filling statics operator, who
pays.his tax on total gross receipts, without exemption, but
finds himself going out of business.
The adjusted rate of $20 plus $.90 per $100 gross
receipts will not give the professiunal person the same ten
per cent reduction in tax which the committee revision grants
to most of the other occupations of the City. In some cases
the adjusted rate mill mean a slight decrease, ia some approxl=
mately the same tax, and in others a slight increase, depending
upon the particular profession and the amount of gross receipts,
The committee has not extended the general ten per cent reduction
to the business, personal and professional service group because
of its opinion that the professional person is equitably taxed
under present rates, This is so whether comparison be made of
the rates Imposed on other occupations in the City or of the
rates imposed upon professionals in other cities. Unlike the
merchant in Roanoke, the professional has not been exorbitantl~
taxed. The adjusted rate proposed by the committee will place
the business, personal and professional service man on par with
his competitors throughout the State, The adJasted rate of $20
plus 9.90 per 9100 gross receipts compares with Richmond*s $90
plus $1.00 per 91OO gross receipts, Lynchburges 920 plus 91.05
per $1OO, and Norfolk's 935 plus 9,?0 pe~ 9100 gross receipts
in excess of $3,000.
(c) Elimination of individual licenses when business or
~ro£essfon conducted on firm basis. Under the provisions of
96 of the present license tax code, when the business or~pro-
russian is conducted by a corporation, firm or partnership, the
officers or members of which derive their entire income through
the gross receipts of such corporation, firm or partnership, a
single City license may be issued to the corporation, firm or
partnership, or. at their election, the practitioners within the
corporation, firm or partnership may take out Individual City
The committee proposes to eliminate the election as to
indlvJdoal. City licenses where the business or profession is
conducted on an entity basis, The proposal is made in order to
permit simpler administration of this section by the commissioner
of the revenue, It is difficult to verify gross receipts reported
under the present method whereby Individuals within the entity
may obtain separate'licenses. Also~ there is apparently a difference
of opinion as to what must be included in the grOSS receipts so
reported, g~quirement of the license to be'issued to the entity,
to be based.up6n the gross.receipts of t~e entity, should serve to
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remove eny doubt that the section Intends the term tgross receipts°
to Include nil income mhutsoever gromlng oat or the eotityet
trode, business or professloo,
T~e ~ommittee' desires to emphosize its erfurt'to impose
on those etgoged in business, personol and professloosl service
· shore of the business tax thom is fair and Just In every respect,
The committee has been impressed with the appeal for relief made
to it by earnest representatives of professional occupations. The
oppeol has not only urged the existence of on excessive rate on
the professional but attached the underlying basis of .the tax Os
being unfair and invalid,
The figures cited in a preceding paragraph reflect that
the Roanoke rate Of aox.is not excessive mhen compared with those
imposed on professionals in other .cities, nor is it excessive mhen
compared with the rate.of ~ox levied on merchants and other
occupations within the City. Rhlle the rate on professionals may
be substantially higher than that on merchants, the proresslonol
does not have the great portion of his gross receipts expended for
merchandise for resale, as does the merchant, and his percentage
of net profit to gross receipt is much higher.
Rore disturbing is the objection, raised only by repre-
sentatives of professional occupations, that the underlying basis
of the tax--using gross receipts as a measure--is invalid and
unjust. The committee is satisfied as lo the validity of · gross
receipts license tax. Not only is its validity well established,
but the method itself is employed by other cities throughout the
State. In 1963, of the thirty-four cities surveyed mbo impose
license tax on the professional, all but three--Bristol, Franklin
and Radford--based their taxes on the gross receipts principle.
The committee also believes the gross receipts tax to be
as equitable as any license tax con be under the circumstances.
This is not to soy that the tax is perfect. Far from being
completely equitable, it is nevertheless the most Just measure
under the circumstances. Certainly there is no equity in the
flat. equal charge imposed alike upon the small individual
barely making livelihood and the large firm with livelihood
many times over. A license tax based on net receipts would, of
COUrSe, be the most equitable tax possible, but enactment of
such a tax at city level is clearly prohibited by sta4e law.
The gross receiptb tax Is indeed imperfect but until and unless
a more equitable method of imposing license tax can be found,
the committee sees no choice but to continue use of gross
receipts as the measure of tax.
(35) Public dancing (Old '§39j uaw §41 )'
The committee proposes to withdraw public dancing from the
present license tax code provision relating to amusements and
to devote a nam, separate section to public dancing.
The new section requires the applicant for license to obtain
a permit from the superintendent of police. Other cities, Such
as Richmond and Lynchburg, similarly require a permit os a pre-
requisite to conducting public dancing. If, after issue of
license, the place of public dancing is thereafter operated in
a disorderly manner, the permit shall be revohed and the license
cancelled.
It is noted that a license shall be required whenever
compensation is derived, regardless of the form which it might
take.
The rate for conducting public dancing shall be $150 plus
$.75 per $100 gross receipts, on annual basis, and $50 per day,
if the license be taken on a daily basis.
(35) Reoair businesses, miscellaneous (Old §99; new §62 )
To the repair businesses, miscellaneous, have been added
automobile washing or polishing and shoe repairing, with no
adjustment In rate (except for application Of the general ten
pa( cent reduction).
(37) Schools, utc, (Old §101; new §63 )
In the committee revision, schools of all type have been
gathered together under a single heading, to be taxed at $30 plus
$.75 per $100 gross receipts.
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It is noted that lnsofor ns business schools are concerned
the adjusted rate represents npplicotion o! the general tel
per cent reduction iL the rate or. tan Imposed per $100 gross
receipts, eonstituticg n reduction from $,83 to $.?$, The
couittee hms been obly nnd eorcestly urged by business school
representatives to reduce the rntc further, to the equivalency
of the rate Imposed ua merchants of the City. The committee bus
higher rate. em the basis that schools should be taxed at the
services. Other members inclined tomard the lower rate
requested, After thorough study, the committee onnninodsly
determined upon the adjusted rate of $30 plus S.75 per. S100
ross receipts, The adjusted rate compares math Richmond's
30 plus $1.00 per $100 gross receipts, Lynchburgts $20 plus
$.S6 per $100 gross receipts, and Norfolits $35 plus $.?0 per
$100 gross receipts in execs? of $30000.
(38) Shoe repnlrlnm (Old §102~ hem §62 )
The special classification of shoe,repairing has been
eliminated and this occupation transferred to °Repair businesses,
miscellaneous' with no major adjustment in rate (other than
applicntioo of the general ten per cent reduction),
(39) Coin machines: coin machine operators (Old §104; nam §38
In addition to certain minor adjustments made in rates, the
committee has revised the provision pertaining to coin machines so
that it mill expressly provide that the merchant who Includes fn
his license tax base receipts from a vending machine owned by him
and located on his premises will not be required to take oat a
specific coin machine license to cover such vendin9 machine.
(40) Storaqe (Old §116; new §67 )
Into the section relating to storage business have been added
the provisions of present Section 5g relating to cold storage and
the business of packing, processing, butchering, eta., commodities,
there being no major adjustment in rate except for the application
of the general ten per cent reduction.
(41).Tailors (Old §107; new §62 )
· The separate category for tailors has been eliminated in the
committee revision. Tailors who sell clothing goods will fall
within *Retail merchants* and those who repair garments within
'Repair basin.sst miscellaneous'. ~o adjustment in rate has been
made except to apply the general ten per cent reduction.
(42) .Ticket sellers (and travel agencies) (Old §ILO; new §31
Tichet sellers and travel agencies are presently taxed at
plus $.55 per $100 gross receipts.
The committee proposes to reclassify both occupations under
the broad *Business. personal and professional metric,s* sad to
tax at $20 plus $.90 per. $100 gross receipts. The adjusted rate
compares math Richmond's $30 plus $1.00 per $100 gross receipts
and Norfolhts $35 plus $.35 per $100 gross receipts in excess of
$3,000.
(43) Tobacco, snuff or ciqar dealers (retailers) (Old §112)
Under the present license tax code retailer dealers in tobacco,
snuff or cigars are required to pay a specific tax of $10 In
addition to the regular merchant's license tax required to be paid
bY them.
The committee sees no regulartory need now existing for the
additional $10 tax burden and recommends its elimination.
(44) Tradin~ stamos, coupons, utc? (Old §liS;shew §71)
Persons engaged in the business o£ furnishing trading stamps
are presently taxed at $55 plus $.83 per $100 gross receipts,
The Committee proposes to increase the rate levied on this
occupation to $20 plus*$.90 per $100 gross receipts, being the
services* by the proposed ordinance. The adjusted rate of $20
plus ~.90 per $100 gross receipts compares with Sorfolk!s $300
plus~.35 per $100 gross receipts in excess of $50.000.
(D) Adm~aistrative Changes
The committee has.reviewed, and made substantlel changes in
sentlols I to 29, inclusive, or the present license rex code,
being the administrative provisions thereof, This report mill
not here attempt to cover every edmlnlstretive ehsnge so made In
the committee revision, Sections I to 20 of the uttsched
ordinance may be consulted for details as to revision, Suffice
it here to summarize the revisions made,
(1) Rilmluetion or ~eveutv-five cents city fee
Section 21 of the present license tax code requires the
commis'slonev of the revenue to assess for each license issued by
him u fee or seventy-five cents, to be paid by the person to
whom the license is issued,
The committee recommends the elimination of this charge,
The fee was Initially imposed in order to defray the adminis-
trative cost incurred In the issuance of a license, Ia practice,
however, assessment or the fee has not defrayed administrative cost
and has tended to create an administrative burden, In January
each year a good many businessmen prefer to mail their applications
for state and city licenses, The seventy-five cent city fee is
commonly omitted from the payment which accompanies the application,
The commissioner's office must hold the deficient application and
payment and contact the applicant, Only after the fee has been
recovered may the commissioner complete his processing of the
application and Issuance of the license. The fee once collected
does not Justify the time and effort expended for collection nor
the resulting delay in processing,
More important, however, in the opinion Of the committee, is
the need to eliminate the fee as being au unjust charge to the
applicant for license tax. The applicant pays in full for the
privilege of his license mhen he pays the tax assessed therefoF,
NO additional charge is required, noF can it be Justified, The
committee estimates the loss in revenue from elimination of the
fee to be approximately $3,000, This loss is taken into con-
sideration in the comnitteets estimate of net revenue adjustment
resulting from the committee revision, set forth on page 3
above,
(2) TransfeF of license .
Section 16 of the present license tax code provides for
transfeFablllty of license upon complying with certain conditions,
including the requirement that the business for which the license
was issued has had a full yeaF of operation,
The committee re~ision permits broader transfer privileges,
including elimination of the one-year opera~ion prerequisite.
(3) Clarification of duties and powers
SectiPn 12 of thepresent license tax code leaves some
question as to the respective duties of the assessing and collecting
officers. Revision has been made to clarify and separate the duties
~f these officials.
Similarly, present Sections 10 and 16 have been revised in
order to clarify the commissioneres power to make corrections of
incorrectly reported volume and to correct and adjust estimates made
with regard to beginners' licenses.
(4) Penalty provisions
Penalty provision~ are scattered among several separate
administrative sections of the present license tax code. There
provisions hare now been gathered together in the committee
revision under new Section ?
(5) Simplification
The committee has made a number of changes for. purposes of
simplification, R~petitlon has been eliminated, Provisions of
no present application or need have been omitted, Related pro-
visions have been consolidated. In short, the same action to
abbreviate and simplify taken in revision of the substantive
provisions has been taken with regard to the administrative
provisions,
Additional Matters Considered
The herein interim report.concludes the committeefs atedy
of the City license tax code, The.report weald not be complete
without the following comments which are made with regard to
areas considered by the committee bet es to which the committee
has tahen no or only partial action,
(1) Proration ~Y ~ioeuse tex
It has been strongly urged epo~ the committee that.a
general provision for proration o! license tax be reoostueeded
by the committee, Such a provision mould be designed to afford
tion or such a proration provision but ultimately decided against
it. The committee is entirely sympathetic and is aware of the
hardship that results to the individual involved, But the con-
and in this situation feels that propratlon will create such
administrative complexity as to do Injury to the public need,
(2) Beqinnerts license
. very profitable for the businessman, and once again the com-
businessman based his 1964 license on the receipts of 1963.
twice on his 1963 receipts,
described were required by section 18 of the license tax code,
his actual receipt,
receipts for 1963. And be was required, as are all other
of the entire preceding calender year (19&$), Just as he will
a persmalbardshlp la the instant situation, apparently because
of the busioessman*s profitable 1963, by and large they serve
the taxpayer equitably, nad this the committee makes no recom-
mendation for revision.
(3) Charitable 'oraunizutions
To the committee were referred requests made by n nnmber
of,citizens for relief from license tax as to rummagq sales
carried on by religious and charitable organizations. As a
result, the committee has drafted section 24 in its proposed
revision of the license tax code exempting such sales from the
license provisions othermise applicable and imposing in lieu
thereof a nominal tax of twenty dollars.
It should be observed, however, th~ th~ exempting ~ec~lon
Is limited in scope, restricting the rummage, antique or food
sale sponsored by the local charitable organization to a period
of one neck and providing for no note than one such sale during
u single tax yeur. The limitations are necessary to prevent
competition with business persons who engage In similar activities
for livelihood and mbo pay the normal City license tax for that
privilege. Rhile recognizing the need for the exemption the
committee has not lost sight of this latter group, and thus
recommends the limitations specified.
(4) Continued study of business tax
The initial recommendation of the committee has been the
general ten per cent reduction in bosiness tax described in
item A above. The reduction mas described as modest and the
comment made that further reduction would be in order if per-
mi*ted by the revenue needs of the City.
The burden Imposed by the business tax bears continued
study in the future. The study must relate not only to the
revenue needs of the City but also to the fair and proper share
of the total tax base to be borne by the license tax. The
committee Is satisfied that its recommendations herein will in
no way provide the license tax a sha~e of the total tax base that
is less than fair and proper. Nor will a similar and further
modest reduction ia the near future, when revenue needs persist.
Rut emphasis is made that no study can be complete without
consideration of the share of the business tax in the overall
City t~x base and to this basic fact the committee respectfully
calls attention for future studies,
CONCLUSION
This report is submitted October 22, 1964. The committee
respectfully requests early consideration of the report to the
end that enactment of revision, if any, may be made so as to be
effective with the .license tax year commencing January 1,
The committee recommends the adoption of the attached ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
S~ Rv Vernon Hicks
W. Vernon Hicks
.. 5/ James £, Carr
Janes £. CuFF
S~ J, Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S! Charles R. Lescure
Charles R. Lescure
S/ Frank W, Rogers, Jr,
Frank W. Rogers, Jr** Chairman
Roanoke Tax Study Committee*
Mr. Frank W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman'of the Roanoke Tax Study Committee,
appeared before Council, 'along sith other members of the committee, to discuss the
report.
Mr. John #. Boswell spoie in appOsition'to the proposed revision of the
license tax on real estate agents.
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Mr, John M, Miller spohe in opposition to the proposal to levy a license
ten on those engaging in the business of retting houses, epsrtments or mummer&lei
estubllshments~ MFo Hiller pointing out that u number of businesses in the
section own the belldings in mhich they operate mhile other businesses rent'their
quarters, therefore, he fells to see hum the two cum be tsxed equally, It being
his suggestion the* action on this tax be deferred until the reappraisal of reel
estate bas been completed.
Mr, Co #. Francis, Jr.~ called attention to the increase in the real
estate tam rate n leu years~ago end Urged Council to.think a long time before it
taxes real estate omners any farther.
MFo Mheeler moved the* n public hearing on the report of the Tax Study
Committee be held at 2 p.mee November 9, 1964. The motion nas seconded by
Pollard and unnnimousl~ adopted.
BUDGET-CITY AUDITOR: The Audit Committee submitted the folloulng report,
recommending that Council authorize the City Auditor to employ an additional
Senior Auditor at · salary of $6,000 per year:
"October 26. 1964
The Council of the City of Roanohe
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During the past year. your Audit Committee in working uith
the City Anditor in the performance of audits of the various
. city departments has concluded that the salary range for .
auditors under the Gityes pay plan is inadequate to permit the
Auditor to hire competent personnel and that his staff is also
inadequate to permit proper auditing of the various city
departments. Pending establishment of a Personnel Department
and a re-survey of the Clty*s pay plan, your committee recom-
mends that the Council authorize the City Auditor to employ
an additional Senior Auditor at a salary of $6,000 per year.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Benton O. Dillard
Benton Oo Dillard
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray Au Stoller
$/ Roy R. Pollard. Ur.. Chairman'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the £ollowing emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 to
cover the salary of the additional Senior Auditor for the balance of the year:
(ml~090) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nlO, #Auditor** of
the 1964 Appropriatiun Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook No. 27, page 382°)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the 'Ordinance. {he motion mas seconded
by Mr. Stoller ~nd adopted by the follo~ieg votel
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................. Oo (Mr, Y~ung absent)
UNFINISHED BUSIRESS:
RATER DEPARTRF~IT: Council nt Its lust regular meetlnghaving deferred
notion on t report of the City #annger advising that every erfurt is being made at
the preseet time to heap the Inconvenience of .red mater to n minimum nnd that he
does not suggest or recommend any change et this rise, the mutter mas again before
the body.
In,this connection, Hr. Joseph A. Brogan, Manager of the Rater Department
appeared before Council for a discussion of the matter.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Rheeler moved that the report of
the City Haneger be filed. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Outland and unanimously
adopted.
In ansuer to n question from Hr. Jones math regard to determining the
pressure in areas of the Rilliemson Road section which have complained of low water
pressure, the City Hanager replied he has.not received any further complaints.
RATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred
action on a report of the City Manager transmitting recommendations of Alvord,
Derdlck and Dons*n, Consulting Engineers, on iron and manganese removal and plant
modifications of the Falling Creek Rater~Supply, the matter was again before the
body.
~n this connection. Mr. Joseph A. Brogan, Manager of the Rater Department
appeared before Council for a discussion of the matter.
After a discussion of the matte~, Mr. Rheeler moved that the report of
the City Manager be filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard,and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. St*liar then moved that the question of increasing the Town of Vinton
water rates to cover one-third of the annual increase in the cost of chemicals and
additional equipment which will be required when the Falling Creek Plant is modtfie~
ia viem of the fact that Vinton receives approximately one-third of the Palling
Creek Mater Supply, be referred to a committee composed of Ressrs. Vincent 5.
Rheeler, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens, Randolph G. Rhittle, J. Robert Zhomas and
J. A. Brogan in connection mith its study of the question of increasing water rates
for large consumers outside of the corporate limits. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted~
ZONXNG: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred action on a
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the request of Mr. Ralph A.
Glasgow that property located on the southeast cur*er of Chapman Avenue and
Thirteenth Street, S. #., described as the northern part of Lots 7 and 6, Block 31,
Fo Rorer Map, Official Tax No. 1220301. be fez*ned from Special Residence District
to Business District. be denied, the matter wes again before the body.
It appearing that ir.. Glasgom has not indicated a desire to hold a public
hearing on the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that the request for rezoning be denied.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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SENRRS AND STOR# DRAINS: Coancii having referred the drainnge problem
connection mlth its consideration or the 1965 badger. Hr. Stoller moved that nc,ion
mously adopted.
In n discussion of the matter. Hr. Stoller explained that the Budget
Commission hms omitted this Item from Its recommended.budget for 1965, that members
of Council hove visited the aves and found that the condition is undermining the
foundation of n house there.
Mr. Stollev then moved that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids on the extension or the storm drain in Ninth Street. So E** to an existing
storm drain between RoreR,ad Avenue and Morgan Avenue. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSID£RATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No, 16027. rezonJng the easterly portion of a 35.325-
acre tract of laod adjoining Melrose Avenue, Twenty-fourth Street and Salem
Turnpike. N. W.. Official Tax No. 2420203. from General Residence District to
Business District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, rea~
and laid over, pending completion of a survey being made of the strips of land to
be donated to the city for street widening purposes, was again before the body.
In this connection. Nv. John Q, Copenhaver. Attorney. representing Mrs.
Susie G. Horton, appeared before Council and presented Plan No. 4878 and Plan No.
4878-A as prepared by the office of the City Engineer, showing the strips of land
to be donated to the city for street widening purposes.
Mr. RRm,let then offered the following Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption:
(~16027) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 371.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Young absent)
With further reference to the matter. Mr. Wheeler offered the following
emergency Ordinance accepting the verbal offer of Mrs. Susie G. HDv,on to donate
to the City of Roanoke for street widening purposes a 10-foot strip of land on
the east side. of Twenty-fourth Street. N. W.. nortk of Salem Turnpike. as well as
sufficient land on the north side of Salem Turnpike. N. #.. between Twenty-fourth
Street and Twenty-ninth Street. to provide for an 80-foot street:
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(~16091) AN OgDINANCB ecceptlxg the uarbal offer of (Mrso).Sesie
Dortoc to d,acta to tho City of Roanoke certain reel estate; directing the Director
of Pablic Dorks to cause.necessary aarvcys.to be madel directing the City Att,racy
to prepare the proper deeds of conveyance; expressing this Coaacll*s appreciation
unto Mrs. H,Eton for her generoslty~ and providing for an emergency.
,(For rail text of Ordinance, see,Ordinance Book No, 2Y, page 3B2.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. .The motion mas seconded
by Hr, St,lief and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Bessrs,.Oarlcad, Jones, F, linEd, Stoller,~heeler and
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ................. 0o. (Ry. Y,aug absent)
EASERENTS-GASOLINE-SP£CIAL PERMITS: Ordinance No. 16073, permitting
Plcntation Pipeline Company to constrnct, maiotain and operate an O 5/8 inch steel
petrolenw products pipeline under, along and across the southerly portico of a
tract of land recently acquired by the City of Roanoke frou Mrs. Clara £o Buck for
the Bill Rountain - Bloc Ridge Par~may Spar and Recreational Area ~ro~ect, upon
certain terns and conditions, having previousl~ been before Council for its first
reading, read and laid over, was again before the body~ ~r. St,Ilar offering.t~e
.following for its second reading and final.adoption:
(u16073) AN ORDINA~C£ to permit Plantation ~lpe Line Company to construc
wuintoin and operate an 8 5/0 inch steel petroleum products pipeline on certain
property of the Glty located in Roanoke Connty. ¥1rginia, upon certain terms and
conditions,
(For.full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page ~72.)
RE. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, F, Il,rd, St,lieF, Nheeler and Bayor
Di~la£d ............................ 6.
NATS: None ................. O. (Br. Young absent)
EASER~NTS-BASOLINE-SPECIAL P£RRITS: Ordinance ~o, 16074, permitting
Bumble Oil ~ Refining Company to construct, maintain and operate one 6-inch under-
ground gasollne~pipeline under and across Ninth Street, N. E,, upon certain terms
and conditions, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read
and laid over, was again before the body, RE. St,lieF offering the following.fOr
its second reading and final adoption:
(u16074) AN ORDINANCE to permit Humble Oil ~ Refining Company to
construct, maintain and operate one (1) 6-inch underground gasoline.pipeline under
and across 9th Street, NDE,, upon certain terms and conditions; and repealing
Resolution No, 15937 relating to the installation of three (3) certain underground
facilities under said street.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 3?3,)
#to Stoller moved the edoption or the Ordieence, The motion wes secoeded
by Hr, Rheeler end edopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Carload, Jones, Pollard, Stolle£, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6,
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Young absent)
COUNCIL; Ordinance No, 16080, amending and reordainJng Role 1, Section
2, Chapter 4, Title II, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, to provide tkat
the regular night meetings of Council shall he automatically adjourned at 11
unless n motion be made,.seconded.and unanimonsly.cerried,.that said meetings
continue, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body. Rr. Jones offering the following for its
second reading end final adoption:
(#16080) AN ORDINANCE amending.and reordainJng Rule I of Section 2.
Chapter 4, of Title IX of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as emended,
relating to regular meetings of the City Council.
. (For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27. page
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Jones. Pollard, Stoller and Mayor Dillard ...............4,
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and Wheeler .....................................2,
(Mr. Young absent)
BUDGET-PAT PLAN; Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure aothorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in
vorio~smunicipal,departments since they are,of an emergency nature, he presented
same.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the draft of Resolution be amended to include one
Senior Auditor as approved by Council earlier during the meeting. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard then offered the follouing Resolution as amended:
(n16092) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full textof.Resolutlon, see Resolution Book Ho, 27, page
Mr. Pollard moved the odoption of the Resolution. The motion was second,
by Hr. Stoller and sdopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Stoller. #heeler and Rayor
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ................. O. (Rr. Young absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure agreeing to bear one-half of the cost of constructing
a bridge over Mud Lick Creek in order to extend Edgemood Streett S. R., to Mud
Lick Road, in Roanoke.County. in a total estimated amount of $20.000, he presented
same; ,hereupon. Hr, Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
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(~16093) A RESOLUTION ·dvlsing the Department of Xlghmays of the
Cemmonmeelth of ¥1rglnl· of the City% willingness to skate the cost at ·
structure over Ned Lick Greek oaa 50-50
(For full text of Eesolatiou, see gem*IntRon Doth No, 2?, page 384°)
Mr, Rheeler moved the ·doption of thc EesolntiOOo Thc motion mas secosde~
by Hr, Pollard ned a~opted by the follemieg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Nheeler and N·yor
Dill·rd .............................
NATS: None ..................O. (Hr, Young absent)
STATE HIDNRATS: Council h·ving directed the City Attorney to prep·re the
proper measure authorizing the employment of the appraisers, the negotiator and
the attorney to assist'in the acquisition of right of way for the Route 24 project,
he presented same; whereupon. Hr, Nheeler offered the following Resolution:
(m16094) A RESOLUTION concurring in the approval by the Commonwealth of
Virginia of the employment of the appraisers, the negotiator and the attorney to
assist In the acquisition of the right of way on Route 24, Project 0024-126-101,
R~-201.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 2T, page
Hr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconde~
by Hr. St*lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*Ilar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ................. O, (Mr. Young absent)
LANDMARKS-LXRRARIES-CITY COVERNMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the pre;er measure accepting the revised bid of the Alan L.
Amos Wrecking Company for the demolition and removal of the old library building
in Elmwood Park for the sum of SgO0, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Pollard
offered the following Eesolution:
(~16095) A EESOLUTION accepting the bid of Alan L. Amos Wrecking Company
for the demolition and removal of the old library building in Elmwood Park for the
sum of ~900.
(For full text of Resolution, see ResoXntion. Book No. 27, page 385.}
Mr. Poilard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondec
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, PolXard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ~ ..................
NAYS: None ................ O. (Mr. Young absent) .
Mr. Rheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$900:
(n16096) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section n88, *Maintenance
of City Property** of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 27, page 385,)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The m,rio, wes seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carl,nd, J~nes. Pollard, St,lief, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......~ ......................
NAYS: None--~ .............. O. (Mr. Young absent)
ACTS OF ACENO~iLEDGMENT-STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Jones pointed nut that Mr.
J. £. Johnson has recently retire~ as Urbe~ Engineer for the ¥irgln~o Departuent of
Highways and offered the following Resolution expressing the appreciation of Council
for the valuable assistance rendered the City of R,mn,he by Mr. Johnson regarding
its highway problems:
(~16097) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to J. E. Johnson for the
.assistance he rendered this City while State Urban Engineer.
(For fell text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 27, page 386.)
Mr. Jones n,red the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs..Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS:. None .................. O. (Mr. Y,an9 absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
Oa motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded bi Mr. Jones and onaoimoesly adopted.
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATYEST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR BEETINO,
Bondey, November 2, 1964,
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Building, Monday, November 2, 1964, at 7:30 p.w** ~lth
Huyor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councllwen Robert A, Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr, o Murray A.
Stoller, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O, Bill~rd .........................
ABSENT: Councilmen Janes E, Jones and Mai*er L. Young .................2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, Arthur S, Owens, City Manager, Mr. James N,
Kiuconnn, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATIOH: The meeting was opened wi*ha prayer by the Reverend A. Byron
Bolderby. Jro, Pastor, St. John Lutheran Church.
HINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October lg. 1964, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Hr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded,
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearin9 for 7:30
Bonday, November 2, 1964, on the request of Mr. N, Price Fields. that a 1.39-acre
tract of land located on the east side of Cove Road, N. N., south of Bershberger
Road, designated as Official Tax No, 2480143, be rezoned from General Residence
District to Business District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection the following communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
'September 17. 1964
Th~ Honorable ~enton O, Dillard, Bayor, and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
In its regular meeting of September 16, 1964,the City Planning
Commission considered this fez*ming request. It was learned that
Br. Fields is planning to develop this property for commercial
After study of the problems involved, the Planning Commission
arrived at the opinion that it would be feasible to rezone this
property since it is located adjacent to a business zone on one
side and is fur enough removed from the residential subdivision
of Swarthmore Place. It is, therefore, assumed that business
development would not adversely affect the residential character
of the area,
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the above cited property be rezoced from General Residence
Very truly yours,
S/ #erner £. Sensbach
for Henry B. Boynton
Chairman#
Mr~ John H. Eennett~ Jr~ Attorney, r~presenting the'petitioner, appeare¢
before Council In support of the request of his client, Mr. Kennett explaining that
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'the only way. Mr** Fields can develop the lind he owns ia the area for business
'purpoSes is to ha~e sufficient land rezoaed for additional parking space,
Hr, Carl H, Kessler, owner of property surrounding the land owned by ]ir,
Fields, appeared before Council end stated that it depends upon the type of
bnslness'~o be operote~ on the trnct or ~und as to whether or not he would be
opposed to the rezoning,
Mr~ Har~ey L. Gross, 3214 Cove Road, N, W** contorted Math Mr, Kessler,
Hr, Roy C, #axey, 3226 Cove Road. N, M,, advised that he ls not ~ppesed
to the proposed rezoning,
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Po~lard voicing the opinion that
Mr, Kessler is due consideration because his property completely surrounds the land
owned by Mr, Fields, but since Mr, Kessler will not state definitely whether he
is opposed to or la fayor of the proposed rezonieg be is prepared to'vote for
the ~equest for rezoning, Wro Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommenda-
tion of the City Planning Commission and that the following Ordinance be placed
upon its first reading:
(a16098) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, lg$6, in relation to Zoning,
RREREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have 1.39 acre tract of land located on the east side of Core Road, Northwest,
and the south side of R~rshberger Road, Northwest, and designated as Official Tax
No. 2480143 on the tax maps in the office of the City Engineer of the City of'
Roanoke, rezoned from General Residence District to ~usiness District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafte]
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District; and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating t~ Zoning, has been published in 'The Roanok~
~orld-News,' a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for tie time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as proyided for In said notice was held on the 2nd
day of November, 1964, at ?:30 p.m., before the Council of the City o~ Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
~DEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be renamed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORGAXNED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 1. of The Code of the City-of Roanoke, lg56, relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following partic~lar and no other, viz.:
Property located on Cove Road, Northwest, and Bershberger Road, Northwest
described as 1.39 acre, designated on Sheet No. 248 of the Zoning Map as Official
Tax No. 2480143, be, and is hereby, changed from 6eneral Residence District to
~nsiness District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The wotJol un, seconded by Er, Pollard end cdopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Ne,mrs, Gnrlcnd,.Pollsrd, St*lief, gheeler and Nsyor Dillard ....
NAYS: Nose ........................................... ' ............. O,
(Messrs. Jones end Young ob,eat)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PLUMUIN6 CODE: A communication from the Tyler Pipe & Foundry Company,
reqnestlag that Section 12o, Chapter 3, Title Er, of The Code or the City of
Roan,he, 1956, providing that cast iron Joints used in plumbing shall be either
caulked or screwed Jbints, be amended to permit the Ty-Seal Gasket os equal to
lead and oakum caulking for Joining cast iron soil.pipe and fittings, was.before
Council.
It appearing that a previous request of the Western Virginia Plumbing and
Heating Contractors Association that the City Code be amended to permit the No Hub
Joint for cast Iron soil pipe' and fittings has been referred to the Board~of
Plumber Examiners composed of Messrs. J. O. Waddle. Sr.o Chairman, R. T. Pittnan
and D. M. Simpson for study, report and recommendation, Mr. St*liar moved that the
request of the Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company be referred to the Board of Plumber
Examiners for study, report and recommendation in connection with its study of the
previous request Of the Western Virginia Plumbing.and Beating Contractors
Association. The motion was seconded by Br. ~Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK. CURB AND GBTTEB: A communication from Br~. Frances B. Bock.
complaining of a fall on the brick sidewalk on the east side of First Street,
between Luck Avenue and Franklin Road, and requesting that .this section be replaced
with a concrete sidewalk before someone is seriously hurt, was before Council.
Council having referred the matter of replacing brick sidewalks in the
downtown area with concrete sidewalks to the Budget Commission In connection with
its consideration of the 1965,budget, and the City Banager advising that the
Budget Commission has omitted this item from its proposed budget for 1965, Mr.
Pollard moved that the complaint of Mrs. Bock be referred to the City Banager for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unani-
mously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommendil
that $75 be appropriated to Printing and Office Supplies under Section ~130,
*Planning Commission,* of the 1964 budget, to cover the cost of publishing a notice
of a public bearing, as well as anticipated expenses for the remainder cf the year.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16099) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section alSO, WPlanning
Commission,* of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 386.)
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Mr, Pollard moved the od,priori o! the Ordiocece, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler nnd od,pied by t~e follom~ng vote:.
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollcrde St,lief, Mheeler nnd Mayor Dillcrd ....5,
MAIS: None ........................................................... O,
(iessrs, Jones tad Young cbsemt)
BUDGET-CITY MARKETS The City Homager submitted · uti*tam report, advisinl
that due to the meighlng of more l,ads on the city sc,les than hud been nnticipoted
nn appropriation of $100 Is needed to assure full reimbursement of t~e Welghmuster
for money collected ond turned In to the City Treasurer during the months of
October, November and December, 1964, the City Manager recommending that $100 be
~ppropricted for this purpose.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, St,lieF stating that he cannot
understand mby it Js uecessary to appropriate additional funds since this is an
offsetting account, but that be would vote for the appropriation in order that It
might be passed as an emergeccymeasure, Mr, Wheeler moved that Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the f.Il,ming emergency
Ordinance:
(nlGlO0) AN ODDINA~CE to amend and reordain Section #90, 'Market," of
the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(Pot full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. R?, page .387.)
Mr. Nheelcr moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhemotlon mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messr$. Garland. Pollard. S~oller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....
NAYS: None---~ ...................................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones and Young absent)
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommendifl9 that $100 be transferred from Materials, Supplies and Contractual
Services ,to Dentals under Section #88, *Maintenance of City Property,' of the 1964
budget, to cover rental of equipment.
Mr. St.lief moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(alGlOl) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~88, "Maintenance of
City Prope~ty,* of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing far an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance D.oh No. 27. page 387.)
Mr. St.lief moved the adoption ,of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dlllard-~-5.
NAYS: None .......~ .............................................. O.
(Messrs. Jones ,and Young absent)
BUDGET-AUOITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the Civic Center Project Commit. tee has requested that a sign be
erected on the tract of land in the Commonwealth Dedevelopment Project recently
purchased by the City of Roanoke indicating it ls.the~site of the proposed Civic
Center, the City Huuuger recomwe~diag that $250 he appropriated to Materials-
Building and ~roperty under Section zBa, 'Street Signs and Mnrkings,# of the i96d
budget, to cover the purchase or materials rot the sign.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
lanager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(w16102) AN OROINANCE to amend and reorduin Section nOS, 'Street Signs
and Markings,m of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing rot an emergency.
(POP full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 388.)
MPg Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mro Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ....5.
NAYS: None ..............~ ............................................O.
(Messrs. Jones and Young absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that certain vacancies in various municipal departments be filled
since they are of an emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 2, 1964
Yo the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the operation of the
City 6overnment. Yhere are no new employees.
AIRPORT - Secretary II - 400-14
~UBLIC WORKS - Custodial Foreman, Group 11, Step 1
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendntions of the City
Manager end that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the~ proper measure, Yhe mot ion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of September, 1964.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report wa~ filed.
At this point, Mr. Jones arrived at the me'ting.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: Council having referred the draft of ~n Ordinance
creating a Department of Personnel fo~ the City of Roanoke to a committee composed
of Mayor Benton Oo Dillard, Chairm~n, Mr. J~mes E. Jones' an~ Mr. Murray A. 5toller
to put into final form in accordance with ~hanges agreed upon at its meeting on
October 5, 1964, the committee submitted a'wrttten report, transmitting the
Ordinance as redrafted.
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of the Budget Commission, appeared before Council, advising that funds are included
la the proposed 1965 budget for the establishment of a Personnel Department, that
the Budget ComtissJoe does eot believe it is qualified nor does Jt kava the.time
to make a study or reclassification of the Pay Plea nad salary rnn~e changes nad
that tke Commission is of the opinion this is a matter of such magnitude as to
require the attention of a professioual,
In m discussion of tho draft of Ordinance, Mr, Jones moved that Section
3 (b) be amended to read as follows:
(b) To maintain eligible lists based on such examinations
for each class of position in the classified service to which
original appointments ave to be made and whenever n vacancy in
such a position is to be filled to certify to the appointing
official the names of.the six pertons standing highest on the
eligible list applicable to the position to be filled in the
order of their standing on such list, provided that if there
are fewer than six names on any sach list he shall before
certifying any names conduct an examination for tuch position
of which at least ten days* notice shall be given by publication
in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the
city and/or in other public places and if after such notice and
examination there remain fewer than six names on such eligible
list he shall certify all such names in the order of their
standing,
The motion was seconded by Mr. SCuller and unanimously adopted.
Mr, Jones also moved thee Section 5 (b) be amended to read as follows:
(b} To hear appeals from any action pertaining to
classification, reclassification and allocation of positions
and from any disciplinary action suspending for more than
thirty days, reducing in rank or pay or removing any officer
or employee in the classified service, as hereinafter provided,
and to report in writing its findings and decisions on sech
appeal onll to the city manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16103~ AN ORDINANCE amending Title II of The Code of the City of
goon*he, 1956, by the addition of a new chapter, to be numbered 13. providing for
the creation of a department of personnel for the City of Roanoke; providing for a
director thereof; setting forth his responsibilities and dotes; providing for the
appointment of a personneX hoard; setting forth its responsibilities and duties;
designating the unclassified and classified service; providing for the preparation
of a classification plan and a pay plan; providing for the pay stotus of present
employees following the effective date of the ordinance; prohibiting certain
practices in connection therewith; granting veterans certain preferences thereunder
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 388.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. lhe motion mas seconded b
Mr. St*liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................
NAYS: None ................. O, (Rro Young absent)
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BUDGET: The Budget Commission submitted the following report trnnsmittin
the proposed budget for 1965:
"October 29° 1964
The Council or the City of Ronnoke
ionnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen~
Submitted herewith is the proposed budget for the year
1965. ns recommended by your Budget Commission,
Revenue
The revenue'estimated to be received by the City for 1965
is:
From Miscellaneous - General
From Miscellaneous - Schools
From 1965 Tax Levy (Rate $3.45)
Appropriations
The appropriations recommended are:
For General Operations
For School Operations
For Capital Improvements
$10,139,762,00
3.251,090,00
7.597.590.00
$20.988.442.00
$10,468,224.00
9,285,118.00
1.235~100700
$~0.98B,442~00
Items referred by City Council
Reduction of hours of firemen from 68 to 62 per week:
Me have included in the proposed b'udget 16 men for this purpose.
Abolishing Bo, 4 Fire Station
~rovision for abolition of No, 4 Fire Station and transfer of
personnel to a reserve company mith the addition of 4 additional
men is provided in the proposed budget.
Full-time Pharmacist in City PhvsicianOs Deoartment:
A full-time pharmacist is provided in the proposed budget.
Additional air-conditioninq equipment for Monicipal Build'hq:
Funds are included in the proposed budget for completion of air-
conditioning in the Municipal Building.
Connection of Industrial Access Road with Airport Road:
Funds are included in the proposed budget for connection of the
Industrial Access Road from Hershberger Road to Associated Transport
with the Airport Road.
City Membership in Virqinia Travel Council:
The proposed budget includes a $50.00 membership for the City
in the Virginia Travel Council.
Storm Drain - 9th Street ~ Norman Ave.. S.
This project authorized by the Council in 1964.
Repair of Van Buren St** Vermont Avenue, and Virqinia Ave.. N.
Included in the 1965 budget ere funds for street repairs 'to be
used on basis of n'eed and priority established by' administration.
Park Shelters - Thrasher Park:
Funds not available.
Replacement of brick sidewalk and curb & qutter in dountown area:
Funds not available. This proposal contemplated City bearing
total cost of the replacement. Attention is invited to Title 17,
Chapter 3, Section 5 of the City Code which provides for replace-
ment of sidewalhs in business section.
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Pay Plon Reclassification and salary ranae cbonnes~
Funds were provided In the 1964 budget for establishment of u
Personnel Department gad nra included in the proposed 1965
budget, We do mot believe we ore qualified nor do me have
time to make u study of thio matter, Personnel services account
for obout 50~ or the geoerul operoting budget ned more than
two thirds or the school operating budget. Ne believe,that
this is n metier of such magnitude to require the ettention~f
n professional.
Generol Ooeration AopropFintions
The general operating section of the proposed 1965 budget
is substantially the same us for 1964 in total. The major
changes la individual accounts are as folloms:
AccO, 6 - Assessment of Real Estate
Provlsionrfor appraisal of taxable
real estate by State Tax Department ndd 52,500
ACCto 52 - Public Assistance
Increase previously authorized by the
City Council add 98.500
Acct. 60 - Police Department
Six additional Police Officers add 25,000
Acct, 61 - Fire Department
Twenty-two additional Fireman and one
pumper add 123,000
Acct. 82 - Street Repair
Reduction of blacktop program deduct 100,000
Acct. 88 - Maintenance of City Property
Two additional employees and
additional materials add 30,000
Acct. 89 - Airport
One additional employee and addition
to motor fuel for resale (Jet fuel) add 16,000
Acct. 97 - Refuse Collection
Additional personnel previously
authorized by the Council add 30,000
Acct. 165
Overtime pay deduct 28,000
Capital Imorovement
Requests for capitol improvements totaled $2,737,969.50.
~e have included in the proposed budget for 1965 capital projects
totaling $1.235.100.00. The projects aggregating this amount
have been previously committed and the Commission had little
choice. Re are of the opinion that all the projects deleted
from the budget by us are desirable and should be accomplished
when funds are available.~ The Commission believes that current
revenues should be used within reasonable limits for capital
improvements. Until a complete capital improvement program Is
prepared and approved by the Council, it is not possible to
-- propose a financial plan to support the City's capital require-
ments. Re recommend that the Council require the preparation of
such a plan at the earliest practicable date, and that thereafter
a financial plan to implement the program be formulated so that
future Budget Commissions may have an established guide of the
priority of needed projects on which to make bodget recommenda-
tions.
School Aoorooriations
The budget request of the School Board amounted to
$9,377,696.90. ge have eliminated from the request the provision
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for payment of pupS% scholarships by the local School Board.
but have provided $22,146,60 for payment or the Cityes share
of such scholarships graeted by the State Board of Education,
The request for #anpomer Development Training has beer reduced
from $99,200,50 to $50,400,00 beonuse or appropriations made
by th~ Council for 1964,i This program is supported by the
. State and expenditures reimbursed fully, The school badger is
$435,559 more than 1964, Nm]or changes are increased personnel
costs of approximately $290,000, Educational TV costs of
$46,000. Pupil Transportation $14,O00, aem self-supporting
rograms and improvements and betterments of approximately
65,000, and a reduction of°$15,000 in school debt cost, The
increased personnel cost is primarily based on lncrenses
authorized by the Council in 1964, The appropriations in the
school budget as recommended, by the Commission is balanced
with income using the present tax rate,
Iewaqe Treatment Budqet
The appropriations In this budget are $3,2T4,~0 in excess
of estimated revenues, We are advised by the City Auditor that
there is a sufficient cash reserve to provide for this excess,
The Increases in appropriations are primarily for additional
personnel and supplies for operation of chlorination of effluent
of the plant, Equipment for this purpose has been authorized by
the Council,
Water Department Budqet
Estimated Income is $1,459,315 and appropriations total
$2,178,244. Appropriations for operations are substantially the
same as for 1964, Appropriations in excess of revenue is for
capital improvements, incloding $639,000 for Tinker Creek
Diversion and $98,700 for improvement to the Falling Creek filter
plant. Both these improvements were initiated by action of the
City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Denton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman
$/ Julian H, Rutherfoord, Jr,
Julian H, Rutherfoord, Jr.
S/ Byron A. Hicks
Dyron A. Hicks
S/ Hamilton H, Redman
Hamilton M. Redman
$/ Jonas G. Eller
Jonas G. Eller
S/ Arthur S. Owens
Arthur S. Owens
S/ Jo Robert Thomas
J, Robert Thomasw
After a discussion of the matter, Hessrs, Garland and Stellar questioning
the holding of a series of budget study sessions by Council as a duplication of
effort in view of the fact that the body only changes about 1~ of the budget
submitted by the Dudget Commission, and other members of Council being of the
opin'ion that It is the responsibility of the body to go over every item in the
budget before it Is' finally ad~pted, Hr. Stoller moved that the first budget study
session be held at 7:30 pom,, November 170 1964, The motion was seconded by Hr,
Jones and unanimously adopted,
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Hr, Stoller thai moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepore the
proper measure expressing the opprecintlon of CounCil to the citizen members cf
the Budget Conission for their ontstnnding worh Il preparing the proposed budget
for 1965, The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously odopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: RONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS:' NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~ATION'OF ORDINANCES AND RE$0L~TIONS:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper ueasure occepting the offer of Evergreen Developzent
Cowpany. Incorporated, to convey to the City of Boanohe a 5-foot strip of land on
the north side of Windsor Avenue, S. M** between Wakefield Road and Brighton Road,
and a wider strip of land at the northwest corner of WIndsor Avenue and Brighton
Road, S. Wot for street purposes, in connection with street.improvements in the
vicinity of the Masena School. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lhlO4) AN ORDINANCE accepting the conditional offer of Evergreen
Development Company, Inc., to donut9 to the City ~f,Rosnahe certain real estate;
expressing the appreciation of this Council for the donation; and providing for
an emergency.
(For Iull text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 2?, page 395.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and ~dopted by the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .... =---1 ............ ~ ......... 6.
NAYS: None .....~ ............ O. (Mr. Young absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Stoller moved that the following Ordinance providing
for the conveyance Of certain real property owned by the City of Roanoke, located
on the northerly side of O~ange Avenue, N. E., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to the Commonwealth of Virginia, for a consideration of $30,000, and authorizing '
the execution and delivery of 'an Agreement After Certificate of Deposit therefor,
be placed upon its first reading:
(z16105) AN ORDINANCE providing for the conveyance of certain real
property owned by the City of Roanoke, located on the northerly side of Orange
Avenue. N. E., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to the Commonwealth of Virginia,
for n consideration of $30,000; ~nd authorizing the execution and delivery of au
Agreement After Certificate of Deposit therefor.
WHEREAS, the State Highway Commissioner of Virginia has filed with the
Clerk of the Hustings Court' of the City of Roanoke a Certificate of Deposit No.
C ~621 dated April 4, 1962, as provided by Article V, Chapter 1, Title 33, Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended, relating to theacq~lsition of the hereinafter describe(
real property for highway ~urposes ~n the* construction' Of Bout~ 581 in the City of
~oanohe, Virginia, said ~ertJficate of Deposit being recorded in Deed Book 1114,
page 103, in said Clerhts office; and
MOEREAS, said Certificate of Deposit lists the owner of said real property
es sClty of Roanoke and Party or Parties Unknown* and, whereas, ,the City Attorney
has advised this Council that the City of Roanoke has exercised open, notorious
and adverse possession over said land since the granting or Its Charter in the yeor
1882, and no other party bas asserted say claim to or against said laud, and,
whereas, this Council has heretofore agreed by Ordinance No. 14814,. adopted on the
4th day of June, 1962, that the sum of $30,O00,is the fair value of the subject
property.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke tknt, in
order to vest the fee simple title in the subject property in the Commonwealth of
Virginia and to accept the said sun of $30,000 as compensation for said land, the
Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Roanoke are hereby authorized and directed,
for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, to execute, affix thereto the official
seal, attest the same and deliver to the State Highway Commissioner of Virginia an
agreement that the compensation for the hereinafter described land in the soosnt of
$30.000 is agreed upon and in which the City of Roanoke does by general warranty
covenant that it is seized of said hereinafter described land as described in the
aforesaid Certificate of Deposit, and with the usual modern english language
covenants Of title, said land being generally known and described ss Lots 56 and 57
according to the Map of Gainsborough. and further described in said Certificate of
Deposit as follows:
H~ING as shown on Sheets No. 19, 1gA', 34 and 46 of the plans
for Route 581. State Highway Project 0581-128-070, RM-201,
and lying on the east (left) side of the survey center line
and adjacent to the lands of the landowner, from other lands
of the landowner opposite approximate Station 297~30. to the
north'right of way line of Orange Avenue opposite approxi-
mate Station 29977fl; and containing 1.05 acres, more or less,
land.
~he motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6,
NAYS: None .......~ .......... O. (Mr, Young absent)
BUDGET: Mayor Dillard brought to the attention of Council draft of an
Ordinange amending and reordainlng Section 1, Chapter 2, Title II, of The Code of
the City of Roanoke. 1956, providing that the fiscal year of the City of Roanoke
shall begin on the first day of July and end on the 30th day of June, as required
by an Act passed at the 1964 session of the General Assembly.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller objected to the state requirin,
c~tles to change the fiscal year of their budgets, voicing the opinion that it is
more practical for the City Of Roanoke to adopt its budget on a calendar year basis.
Messrs. Hamilton Mo Redman and Dyron An Dicks, members of the Budget
Commission, expressed the opinion that there would be less confusion, particularly
with regard to the school budget, if the city conformedto the state fiscal year.
After a further dlscossion, Mr. Pollard moved that the.matter be referred
to 1965 budget study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously'
adopted.
hOTIONS AND RISCELLAHSOUS
SID£hALE, CBRR AND GOTTEB-SCBOOLS~ Coeacll hiving referred to the Roanoke
City Sckool Board for seedy, report end recommendation · reqeeot of 294 citizens
that the city coos,rte, u sidewalk oloeg the east side of 6rendlo Road, S,
from Aveoel. Aveeae to Galliard Arcane, ned from the Roliegh Court Elementary School
to Greodie Road, for the beeefit of school children, Bt, Roy Lo hobber, Chairman
of the School Boerde appeared before the body and preseeted a communication,
advising that the School Board has approved the report of a committee headed by
hr. Duncan C, Kennedy as Chairman.
hr, Duncan C. Kennedy then advised that the recommendations of the
committee as approved by the School Board are as follows:
l, That the existing crossing on Grandin Road be relocated
from Guilford Avenue to Garter Road, This will place the
crossing within the existing blinker school light, end it
would be possible to provide flags for the patrol boys to
use at the cross walk. he believe this would be a safer
crossing for the students.
2. Re recommend that the City install a gravel-type walk,
approximately 470 ft. along Graodln Road from the existing
alley, as shown in oranee on the print #Baster Development
Plan - Shrine Hill Path.m It Is proposed to widen Grandee
Road in the future Baster Plan. Since the location and
time are indefinite, the recommendation is for a gravel-
type walk, adjacent to the existing curb.
3. Be recommend that the City install ~pproximately g'40 ft.
of permanent sidewalk from Grandin Road to the Raleigh
Court School, as shomn in red on the above-mentioned
print. The location of this walk is the most practical
at the present time. It folloms a break in the terrain
where the difference Jn elevation is 4 to 5 ft. for the
, future, tennis courts. The suggested location of the play
shelter and the future 4-room addition to this school can
be relocated** if these are constructed in the future.
Vt. Sto~ler mated that Counctl co'car in the recommendations of the
School Ro~rd and that t~e City Manager be directed to proceed on the project
forthwith out of available funds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanl-
adopted.
TRAFFIC: A delegation of members of the Roanoke Woman*s Club being
present at the meeting as spectators, Mrs..F.B. Grail. Chairman of the Safety
Department, called attention to the following haaardous intersections in the city:
Edgemood Street and Maiden Lane, 5. R.. Ross Lane and Persinger Road. S.
Hunter Viaduct at South Jefferson Street and Salem Avenue.
Mayor Dillard also called attention to the intersection of Shirley
Avenue and Belleville Road, Se W,
Mr. Garland moved that the matter,of correcting the traffic hazards at
these intersections be referred to the City Managerfor action, and, if necessary,
report back to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopte
A ~roap of members of the Mew,wood - hllmont Farms ClvicLeague also
being present at the meeting as spectatorst Mr. Melvin R. Grant, President, called
attention to the hazardous condition at the intersection of O~d Salem Turnpike and
· estmood ~oulevard, N.
tlr, #heeler moved thot the mutter be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Councll, The motion mum seoond~d by Hr. St*lief ned ununluonal
adopted,
SERERS AnD STORH DRAINS: Hr, Smolder presented the foil*ming c~mmunicuti
asking that u committee be appointed to meet mith the officials of Roanoke County
and the Tomn of Salem end request that they consent to renegotiate the contract
between the City of Roanoke and the Tomn of Salem dated October 16, 19530 tad the
nontruct between the' City of Roanoke ned the County of Roanoke dated September
1954, dealing math the treatment of domestic and commercial masteso respectively:
'October 30, 1964.
Honorable Mayor and Fellom Rushers of Roanoke City Council.
Regard: A Committee To Reel Mlth Roanoke County And Town of Salem To Amend The
Sewage Contract Under Mhlch Me Are Treating County And Town Sewage FaF
FaF Less Than Cost.
Gentlemen:
1. You should know that the citizens mbo have talked to me recently on the subjects
of amending our water and sewage rates for non-residents are so many and so
unanimous that, in my opinion, we would be making a serious error of omission
if we did not make every effort to correct this inequitable situation.
2. Accordingly, there is submitted for your considerate'on the appointment of a
committee to meet with the officials of Roanoke County and tho. se of the Town
of Salem -- separately because we have here two different contracts with two
different groups -- and request that they consent to re-negotiate the said
contracts. If they do not consent, it is my intention to urge that we sue them
in a Court of Equity to modify the contracts or rescind them.
.3. T~e basis of the re-negotiation would ,be that t~e operating figures presented
to us whom clearly that He are making an annual gift of at least $22,000 to the
County of Roanoke and at least $50,000 to the Town of Salem by treating their
sewage that much below the actual cost of treatment. Nhlle a private individual
may inadvertently make a poor co,marmot and have to live with it, this same
principle does not and should not apply to a public body.
4.' The' figures* presented to us under date of August Ho 1963, showed the sewage
situation for the year 1962.
Total Sewage input 5,552 M. O. (million gallons)
Operating Cost $301,570 $50,53 per M. O.
Nonoperating Cost 150,828
Total Cost $452,398 $75.80 per 'M. G.
5. Me are informed that by contract dated October 16, 19~3, the City contracted
with the Town to treat its wastes. By contract dated September 28, 10S4, a
simllar contract was agreed to with the County.
In each contract 'the initial charge for transporting and treating the wastes
mas $30 per M. G, Each five years the charge is readjusted.
7. The treatment cost per M. G. for the preceding five years is averaged and 20~
is added, giving the charge for the ensuing period.
8. Only the actual cost of operating and maintaining the Roanoke sewage treatment
plant is considered.
~. No capital outlay, interestt depreciation, replacement of existing semage
facilities, additions to existing facilities, or any amortization of the
indebtedness incurred for the construction of the plant or interceptor lines
is to be considered.
10. Neither Salem nor Roanoke County is pay~g the actu~ cost ~ transporting and treatin!
its sewage. From 1~$8 to 1~63 ~he contract rate was $34.05 per M. C. The City
having accepted new areas, an increase of 38.~ in volume and 22.2~ in cost was
to be taken into account in the 1~63 recompntation, reducing the contract rate
to $31,42 per M, G. The 1~62 figures:
Contract Operating Cost ~otal Cost Loss to
S34.05 Only. $50.53 ~,80 City
County 494 M.G. $16,820 $24,961 $37,445 $20e625
Tow~ 1,101M.G. 37,989 55,663 83,455 45,466
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11. The 1964 extensions: At $31.43
Cooaty 494 H.G. $15,511 $21,934
Town 1,101 H.G. 34,593 48,862
12. He all know costs hate increased, so the loss is doubtless even greuter than
$70,796 (the annual loss total.)
Sincerely,
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Js
Hurray A. Stoller**
Hr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
H~SSFS. Arthur S. Owens, Randolph G. Hhittle, Roy L. Hebber and Hurray A. Stol'lev
in co'nec,ion with its consideration of various requests by Roanoke County and the
Tomn of Salem for inclusion of additional areas in the contracts. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
CBB~CIL: The City Clerk reported that Mr. HalteF L. Young has qualified
as a Councilman for a term of fOUF years ending August 31, 1968.
On motion of Rt. HheeleT, seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
WATER B~PARTH~NT: Council at its last meeting hating filed the report of
the City Hanager, advising that every effort is being made by the City of Roanoke
ut the present time to heap the inconvenience of red water to a minimum and that
he does not suggest or recommend any change at this time, Hr. Stoller~ raised the
question of amending Chapter 3. Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
to require~ use of corrosion resistant material such us glass-lined water heaters
and copper water lines in all new construction, and noted that the matter be
referred to the Board of Plumber Examiners composed of Ressrs. J. O. Heddle,
Chairman, R. T. Pit,nan and 0. W. Simpson, for study, report and recommendation
to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MELTING,
Mondal, November 9, 1964,
The Council of tbe City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, November 9, 1964, at 2 p,m,o the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding. .
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Rnrray~A.
Stoller, Maimer L. Young end Mayor Benton O. Dillard .............................
ABSENT: Councilmen James E. Jones and Vincent $. Mheeler ...............
OFFICERS PR~$£NT: Mr. Arthur $. Owens, City Manager, Mr. Randolph
Mhlttle, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend R. MarvJ
Mhite, Pastor, Thrasher Memorial Methodist Church.
HINBTE$: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
October 26, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
COUNCIL: Mayor Dillard melcomed Mr. Young who has been absent from
Council due to an extended illness.
Mr. Young stated that he will be unable to remain at the meeting on order!
of bis doctor, but that since he is moving from the city he wanted to be present to
tendev, his resignation from Council in person, and presented the following com-
munication:
'2~10 Longviem Avenue, 5.
Roanoke, Virginia
November 9, 1964
Honorable Mayor
and Members of City Council
It is with regret that I tender to you my resignation as a
member of Roanoke City Council. I have served with this group
for fourteen years, since 1950, and can truthfully say ! have
enjoyed it. I have served with many different members during
this time and, while I have disagreed with some of them on many
matters, it Is my opinion that each one has, always done what he
thought best for the city, although such a vote has not always
been popular with all of the citizens. The remaining membership
of the present council constitutes a good group and I look for
much in the way of continued improvements for our city and mill
follow its future progress with continued interest.
My reason for resigning is that I have been offered a
better position In Norfolk by my employer, the Norfolk and
Mestern Railway Company, and feel that I can render a better
service there. Mrs. Young and I will move to Norfolk soon but
will retain ownership of our home here and return after my
retirement to live in the only home we have ever had.
X am returning to yon my two salary chechs for the month
of October. I do not feel I should accept them after I started
giving consideration to resigning. They mere not earned.
It is my request that yom accept this resignation as of*
November l.in order that I will not be offered any salary
check for any part of the first half of November; but if this
is not agreeable, please instruct the Auditor to issue no pay
check for this pay period.
I cannot conclude without thanking all the city employees
for their splendid cooperation, or my associates on council for
their tolerance and friendship, and the representatives of all
the news media for their fair and friendly treatment.
I uish for the city and all of oar citizens eh* hare continued
to support me the best of everything under the able leadership of
Nnyor Dill*rd and the present council members,
Sincerely yours
S/ Walter L, Young
,. . Walter L, Young"
Hr, St*liar moved that Council accept the resignation mith rmgret erfectlv
os of midnight Hoveuber 9, 1964t and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the proper measure expressing the appreciation of the body for the long nnd~
.on*standing service rendered by Hr. Young. The motion mas seconded by Hr, Pollard
and adopted.
Hr. Young then left the meeting,
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPOH PUBLIC MATTERS:
TAXES-LICENSES: Council having previously set a public hearing fo~ 2 p.m,
Ronday, November 9. 1964, on proposed changes in the License Tax Code as recommended
by the Roanoke Tax Study Committee. the matter mas before the body.
Nr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr., Attorney, representing several property
owners, appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed creation of Section
61. providing that any person mbo engages in the business of renting houses, apart-
ments or commercial establishments and who receives gross receipts from such busfnes
in excess of $2,000 shall pay a minimum annual license tax of $20, plus $.S0 per
$100 gross receipts in excess of $2,000, Hr. Alexander pointing out that the
proposed tax is higher than any other, city In Virginia now having such a aox, that
the other cities having the tax have a transient population where renting Is big
business, that the property oHners in Roanoke afc already paying a reasonable real
estate tax and the proposed ~ental tax mill add to the burden of those owning
rental property, Mr. Alexander concluding with the opinion that the tax as mom
proposed ts not a proper tax for Roanoke and that it would be bettor if $20 is made
the maximum instead of the minimum, or · $20 base tax plus $.25 per $100 gross
receipts, mith no tax on two units or less~ is established.
Dr. R. Earle Clendy, Chairman, Committee on License Tax, Roanoke Academy
of Medicine, read a prepared statement, pr*test'lng that elimination of the $4,000
exemption for professional men makes the tax even greater for some than before.
that fa the opinion of the Academy of Nedfclne the proposed professJonul license
tax is purely and slaply an unfair, exorbitant third income tax imposed on a select*
group of individuals in an arbitrary and discriminatory way.
Rt. Harvey S. Lutlns, Attorney. appeared before Council in opposition to
the proposed rental tax, advising that he con~urs with the statements made by Hr.
Alexander.
Mr. L. P. Roberts, President of the Roanoke Food Brokers* Association,
read a prepared statement citing reasons why food products brokers should not be
classified for license tax purposes as professional men. Hr. Roberts pointing out
that a food broker now paying $165 would pay $470 under the proposed revision of the
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License Tax Code lu the City of Roanoke, mhile a food broker in Roanoke County
pays $119, that only four carles ant of 67 cities surveyed have food brokers licens
taxes ns high as the present city rnte nnd only Rlchmond and Lyuchburg are hlgker
thai the proposed Roanoke rate. that when the very suall'percentnge of business
sold by Roanoke brokers to customers In the City of Roanoke is considered the
proposed hem license tax is out of line, RFc Roberts recommending that n special
section be included in the proposed License Tax Code imposing a license tax of $50,
plus $2~20 per $1,000 or gross commissions, on food products brokers, pointing out
that several food brokers are prepared to move to the County of Roanoke or Salem ir
the proposed license tax increase goes through.
Hr. Douglas R. Dorman, President of the Civic Reading Club of Roanoke,
appeared before Council in opposition to increasing the license tax of commission
merchaKts from $55 plus $.22 per $100 gross receipts to $20 plus $.90 per $100
gross receipts, Hr. Dorman objecting to reducing the Ticense tax of the retail
merchant and increasing the license tax of the commission merchant, voicing the
opinion that the $200,000 loss Jn revenue expected by the reduction in the retail
merchants license t~x will not be made up next year by an Increase in business;
therefore, he does not think Council can give a gift to the retail merchants at
the expense of others.
NFo Joseph NySOF Smith, Attorney. representing the retail merchants,
pointed out that the Tax Study Committee has summarized the situation of the retail
merchants In its report and advised that the Roanoke Herchants Association is in
favor of reducing the retail merchants license tax from $55 plus $.55 per $100 gros~
receipts by, 10~.
Hr. Nllliam R. Hill, Executive Director. Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated,
read a prepared statement, strongly urging enactment of the 10~ reduction in the
retail merchants license tax and reduction of the mholesalers license tax as long
overdue and badly needed adjustments of business license taxes,'opposingenactment
of a tax on rental income because such a tax would result in the landlord*s increa$~
operating cost being passed along to the tenant in the form of higher rent,
oSJecting to the proposed hem rate for garage and parking lot operhtors, and
expressing the hope that the City of Roanohe will not let its need for more revenue
uoM obscure the major advantage Of a tax structure more favorable to business which
will encourage future growth and development leading to a broader tax base.
Mr. JamesL. Zrlnklet representing the Roanohe Valley Real Estate Board,
read a prepared statement in opposition to the proposed rental tax, Mr. Trinkle
estimating that in excess of 90~ of the owners of commercial and apartment property
own only one apartment or commercial building and are not engaged in the business
of renting houses, apartments or commercial balldings, pointing out that owners of
these properties are now paying real estate, state income and federal income taxes
and that the proposed rental tax will add a fourth tax on their lac.omc, that real
estate cannot bear the burden of an additional tax on the income derived therefrom.
that the proposed rental tax mill discourage modernization and improvement of older
properties which is vital to a progressive communftTo that nm additional
real estate mill pet another road block ia the may of efforts to preserve n strong
central business district, and the answer, in his opinion is to moth hard for help
from the ri*ate and to spread the tax base ia every way possible.
Hr. Francis S, Hal~ers. repr~sen?ng printing companies, appeared la
opposition to the proposal to increase the license tax of Job printers from $55
plus $.11 per,S100 gross receipts to $50 plus $.25 per $100 gros~ receipts,
Molters contending that Job printers are manufacturers.
Hr. James W. Elliott, representing parking lot operators, spohe in
apposition to the proposal to change the license tax of operators of parhing lots
and garages for $30 plus $1.10 for each stall or space in excess of five to $1 per
space plus $.50 per $100 gross receipts mhich, in his opinion, will be the greatest
blow to down*nwa Roanohe in history.
Hr. R. R. Oulch, representing the Roanohe Valley Real Estate Hoard. spoke
in opposition to the rental tax as being unfair and inequita~le mith the proposed
Mr. John D. Copenhaver. Attorney. advised that his clients are opposed to
the rental tax, pointing out that under this tax another burden would be added to
the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Mr. John ko Roswell spohe in opposition to the rental tax, stating that
it is practically impossible for any property owner to pass the tax on to the
Hr. S. Albert Trompeter spohe in opposition to the rental tax, claiming
will drive business from the City. of Roanoke,
Mr, N, M, Schlossberg stated thatt in his opinion, for any group to come
before Council and cry for a reduction in license taxes is not in a spirit of civic
Hr. Janes P. Hart, Jr,, Attorney, expressed the fear that the proposed
rental tax will lead to the deterioration of property which will result in a net
loss to the city.
Mr. Herbert E. 6111iam spoke in opposition to the rental tax and asked
that consideration be given to the small apartment owner.
Mr, John H. Nindel spoke in opposition to the proposed rental tax.
Mr. T. T. Iooret President of the Chamber of Commerce. read a prepared
statement, advising that the Legislative Subcommittee of the State and Local Affairs
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce requests that Council give every consideration
to the recommendations contained in the report of the Tax Study Committee, making
whatever adjustments are necessary to assure that the various bus,ness t~x license
rates are competitive with similar license taxes in other cities of the state in order
that the City of Roanoke m~ght better.compete for new industrial, commercial end
business enterprises which will lead to accelerated economic growth,
If~, Foster G, Sheets spoke in opposition to the proposal to increase the
license tax of general auctioneers ~rom $55 plus $.55 per $100 gross receipts to
$20 plus $,90 per $100 gross recelptst Mr. Sheets pointing out that most of the
'business or his firm is out of the city and he is already'paying heavy taxes on
this business to other cities,
The public hearing having lusted for'over amc hours, and everyone present
having been given un opportunity to be heard/Hr. Stoller moved abut Council take
the report of the Tax Study Committee under consideration. The motion was seconded
by Hr, Garland and unanimously'adopted~
SCHOOLS: The Advisory Hoard of the Roanoke Center of the University of
Virginia appeared before Council, with Mr. Henry E. Thomas, Chairman, acting as
spokesman, Hr. Thomas advising that continued growth of enrollment has caused the
Roanoke Center at 1731Grandin Road, S, #., to become overcrowded and that severe
traffic congestion exists in the area of the Center because of a lack of off-street
parking, that approximately 300 applicants had to be turned away this year because
of limited space for the day program and evening classes are being conducted in a
number of places throughout the city mhich makes it obvious that administrative
and educational difficulties are causing this procedure to be less productive than
it should be, therefore, the University program needs seriously to be brought
together in adequate facilities of its OWn, Mr. Thomas pointing oat that this
school in an expanded form is needed for Roanohe*s economic growth and requesting
that the city agree to convey a'35-acre tract of land on the west side of Colonial
Avenue~ S. N.. to the University of Virginia so that the University can proceed
immediately mith plans to secure state financing for the erection of buildings on ti
site which must be included by the President'of the University of Virginia in his
capital outlay projections to be submitted to the Governor of Virginia by December
1, 1964.
Mr. So Lewis Llonberger, a member of the'Advisory Hoard, pointed out that
preliminary estimates for the first building and equipment show thatit will cost
in excess of $750,000.
Mr. Warner M. Sensbsch. director of City Planning, displayed a model of
the development of educational facilities in the area and advised that the City
Planning Commission is in favor of same.
After a further discussion, Mr° Pollard voiced the opinion that the
,entire membership of Council should be present to act on the question and moved thai
action on the matter be deferred until, the regular meeting of Council on November
23, 1964. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously:adopted.
ZONING: Hr. M. H. Grant, President of the Westwood - Wilmont Farms Civic
League, appeared before Council and presented a petition signed by 41S residents
of the immediate area, requesting that land known as the *Old Trout Place' borderin
.on Shenandoah Avenue to the north, Lnckett Street to the meat, Thirtieth Street to
the east and the Norfolk and Rester~ Railway Company property to the south, be
rezoned from Heavy Industrial District to Light Industrial District.
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In this co·laotian, · communication from Joe Grlssom and #alva Puff
Grlttomt obJecting to the request lad ·sking that the land In question remain zoned
as Henry Industrial Dlttrint, was before Council.
On motion of Or. Garlando seconded bytXr. Pollard and nnanimously adopted,
the request rot rezoaiog was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council.
ROUSIHG-SLO# CLEARANCE: Hr. Russell R. Henley, Executive Director of the
City of Ro·noke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. appe·red b~fore Council Old
presented · communication from Mr. Hllliam So Hnbard, Chairman of the AuthorlW,
advising th·t it is necessary to make changes in the Redevelopmen~ Plan for the
Commonuealth ProJect to Indic·tm the auditorium-coliseum Sand use in the ·re·, the
construction of Hells Avenue from Route 581 to Fourth Street, N. E.o and other
minor revlaioUSo and requesting that Council ·pprove Amendment Ho. 3 to the
Redevelopment Plan.
Hr. Henley also presented copy or · communication from Hr. Rerner
Sensbach, Director of City Pl·nnlng, advising that after careful study of all
pl·nning factors involved the City Planning Commission found and determined th·t
Amendment No. 3 conforms to the proposals of the L·nd Development Pl·n of the City
of Roanoke,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council conour ia the request of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and offered the following Resolution:
(n16105) A RESOLUTION amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Common-
wealth Redevelopment Project in the northeast section of the City of Roanoke°
Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 27t page 399.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Stoller and Mayor Dillard .............. 4,
NAYS: None ......................................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones, Mbeeler and Young ·bsent)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company°
transmitting a list showing that one street.light was Instal]ed during the month of
October, 1964. mas before Council.
On motion of Mr, 5toller, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed,
BRIDGES: I Resolution of the Town of Vlnton, requestin9 that a low-water
bridge be constructed across Tinker Creek at the.easterly end of Hise Avenue, S, E,,
at an estimated cost of $180000, on a 50-50 basis by the City of Roanoke and the
Town of Vinton, was before Council,
On motion of Mr, Stoller° seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the matter mas referred to 1955 budget study,
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: Council having referred the question of requiring
buses to elevate exhaust systems to the Advisory tad Appeal Board, Air Pollution
Control, ia connection mlth Its sandy of strengthening the provisions or Chapter
. 5, Title IV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Air Pollution
Control, particularly uith reference to internal combustion engines, u communicatJo~
from Mr, F. K, Prosier. Chairman of the Hoard, advising that the local bus coupsnJe*
hove been requested to cooperate in aa effort to lessen smoke and fumes; hum*vet, i~
does not appear practical to require elevated exhaust systems on buses at this
time, uaw before the body,
Mr. St*lief moved that the communication be filed and that the Hoard be
thanked for information transmitted mith its communication, The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
CENSUS: A communication from Hr. Robert T, Horham, President, Roanoke
Junior Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated, requesting that a special census of the
Clty of Roanoke be taken and offering to furnish the manpower and mhateve~ other
facilities might be necessary to help defray the costs of this census, mas before
NFo St*lieF moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGEToLIFE SAVING CREWS: A communication from Mr, Julian S. Wise,
President, Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Incorporated, advising that a
requisition for painting the interior of its building and repairing the roof out of
the $S00 included in the 1964 budget for normal maintenance has not been approved
by the City manager since the building is not owned by the city and requesting
approval of Council of the expenditure or'funds for this purpose, was before
Council.
Mr. St*lieF moved that the City Manager be authorized to approve the
requisition for the painting of the interior of the building and repairing the
roof. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CITY SERGEANT: A communication from Mr. Kermit E. Allman, City
Sergeant, requesting that $1,$89,66 be appropriated for the purchase of a range
and refrigerator for the city jail, tmo-thirds of which amount mill be reimbursed
by the state, mas before Council.
Gouncil lndicat'ing its approval of the request, but it appearing that
there is an insufficient number of Councilmen present to adopt the necessary
Ordinance as an emergency measure, Mr, St*liar moved that action on the matter be
deferred until the next regular meeting of the body. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
ELECTXONS: A communication from Mr, T. Howard Buyer, Chairman of the
Electoral Hoard, requesting that Council reconsider its action in authorizing the
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payment of n bonus of $5 to the Judges and clerks serving ia the election os
November 3, 1964. nad approve a $10 bonus us orlginnlly requested by the Electoral
fl,etd, was before Council.
On motion of Hr, St,lief, seconded by Hr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that two vacancies for Clerk=Stenographers and two vacancies
for Police Officers in the Police Department be filled since they are of an
emergency nature,
Mr, Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Mr. St*liar and unanimously adopted,
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously been advised by the City
Attorney, Jn connection with a request of the Garden City Civic League that it
be determined whether the road through the Roan,he Industrial Center is a public
or private street, that no street within said property has been formally dedicated,
the City Manager submitted a written report, transmittin9 on offer of the Roanoke
Industrial Center to dedicate to the City of Roanoke certain streets, roads and
bridges within the property formerly occupied by the American Viscose Corporation
for use as public thoroughfares.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager and Mr, E, To Morris,
Jr.. displayed a map indicating the streets mutually agreed upon to be dedicated at
this time.
On motion of Nro St. Il,r, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter mas referred back to the City Manager to make a detailed study of the
streets to be dedicated and to prepare a map showing the metes and bounds of said
streets.
APPOINTMENTS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that Mr. Richard F. Dunlap has resigned as a member of the Board
of Health due to the fact that he is moving away from the city and that Mr. Ge Frank
Clement has been appointed by the City Manager to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Dunlap ending June 30. 1q66.
On motion of Mr. St,liar. seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously ad,pt,dr
the report was filed.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in personnel of the ~oiice Department and the Fire
Department during the month of October. 1964:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 9, 1964
TO the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am listing below the reports of the superintendent of
police and the fire deportment chief with reference to personnel
changes during .the month of October:
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FOLICE .
'Ere A~vin teals Houcbins mBS re-instated as petrolmeo
October 16, 1964. Be uaw on military leave.
qo appolatment~ during the month, or Octobert
There,thine*re the above.'
1964 other
FlEE
'During the,mouth.or October, 1964, the following personnel
Eesigned~ Robert E. Collins - October 1, 1964
Employed: Lloyd R. Rolfield - October 16, 1964'
Respectfully submitted,
$! Arthur S. Omens
City Rauager'
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Hr. Stoller and unanimously adopted
the report was riled.
fl£ALTH DEPART~NT-TBAILERS: Council having referred to the City Ranager
for study, report and recommendation a request or Ers. Sallie #o Perguson rot
permission to place a house trailer on the east side of her property at 747 #hyland
Street, N. Eot the City Hanager submitted a written report, pointing out that
Council by its own action has frozen any further use of trailers within the city
and referred the various requests to the Board or Investigators, that the Board or
Investigators. realizing that t~e proposed new Zoning Ordinance under Section
140-05 'Mobile Home Parksu provides rot the use of trailers, has held up its report,
and that it would appear to him, in fairness to all concerned, that the request
should be denied.
Er. Garland moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager
and that the request or Rrso Ferguson be denied. The motion was seconded by
5toiler and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-SCHOOLS: Council having r~ferred to 1965 budget study
guards he employed and that one of these guards be stationed at Jamisoo School,
and, in the meantime, having directed the City Manager to make an investigation
as to the need for a school crossing guard at Jamison School, he submitted a
written re~ort, advising ~hat it is his belief o cros~ing guard is needed at
Jamison School, in addition to the many oth~r schools in the city.
On motion of Mr° Pollard, seconded by Mr. Btoller ~nd unanimously adopted,
the report of the City Manager was referred to 1965 budget study in connection with
consideration of the request of the Jamison School Parent-Teacher Association.
PLANNING-MASTER PLAN: The City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, advising that the Planning Commission has now prepared a Land Use Plan and
a Parks and Open Space Plan as part of the comprehensive plan'of the City of
Roanoke, tha~ the~se *plans were adopted after n public hearing on November 4, 1964,
by the Commission, and that Section 16, Chapter ~, Title XVI, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956,' requires' that Council also approve the Raster Plan or
portions thereof; th~ Commission is transmitting to Council an attested copy of
the Land Use Plan en~ the Parks and Open Space Plan for its review and adoption.
Dr, St*lief then moved that action on the matter be'deferred until the
regular meeting of Council oK November 23, 1964~ The m~tioa ~as ~econded by ~r,
Garland and onaulmoesll adopted,
Mro St*lief also moved that the Director of City Plenning be requested to
be present at the meeting of Council on.Jenuury 18, 1965, for n discussion of a
Matter Capitol Improvemeat Pr*gram for the Cltl of Roan*he, The motion was sec*nde(
by Hr, Pollard tad unanimously adopted,
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Coauission rot
study, report and recommendation a request of Dr. Fred T. Weikelo et al** that
certain propertF located an the south side of Shenandoah Avenue and the north side
or signal Dill Avenue, M. D** betueen Juniper Street and Luckett Street, be fez*ned
from General Residence District to Business District, the City Planning Commission
submitted the following report, recommending that the request be denied:
mMovember 5, 1964
The Ran*ruble Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Yemhers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City,Planning Commission considered this rezanlng request
during its regular meeting of Dovember 4, 1964, The Commission
was informed by Mr, #eikel, the owner of the property, that he
is contemplating to use this land for the erection of a restaurant.
Several residents of the general area appeared to object to the
~ezoning request, claiming that commercial use, particularly the
operation of a restanrnnt, would be detrimental to the value of
the residential neighborhood. A spokesman for the Dilmont Farms-
Mildwood Civic League also appeared to voice the objection of
bis organization to this Fez*ming attempt.
Having duly made field inspection and after careful consideration
of all factors involved, the Planning Commission concluded that the
proposed fez*nlm9 would be detrimental to the existing residential
development, and. therefore, proposes to City Council that this
Fez,ming request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ ~erner K. Sensbach
Henry B. Boynton
Chairmanw
In this con'action, a communication from DF. ~. Courtney King. Jr..
Attorney* representing the petitioners, requesting permission to withdraw the
petition for fez*ming, was before Council.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the request and that the petltiol
for fez*nan9 be withdrawn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING-SETBACK LINES: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation the m~tter of abolishing the
existing setbac~ line on the ~est side of Twenty-fourth Street, N. W,, between
~alem ~urnpihe and Melrose Avenue, in connection with the fez*ming of the easterly
portion of a 35.325-acre tract of land owne~ by Bra. Susie G. Barton adjoining
Belt*se Avenue, Twenty-fourth Street and Salem Turnpike, N, ~.. Off'icial Tax Do,
2420203, from General Residence District to Business District~ the City Planning
Commission submitted the following report, recommending that the setback line be
abolished:
#Horember,5, 1964
~he Honorable Beetoe O, Dillard, Mayor
uud Numbers or City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
· The Planning Commission studied this request during the regular
meeting or Xovember 4,'1V64, Ail pertinent factors were studied
carefully nad the following finding mas made, A sehbocR line
his been established along Twenty-roerth Street to permit future
widening o! this road. The major highmay plan proposes u right-
or-may width or ?0 feet rot this location, This condition will he
satisfied through the donation or a In-root strip or land on the
east side of Twenty-fourth Street by the estate or Mrs. Herren,
as shown mare clearly on o plan No. 4878-A prepared by she office
or the City Engineer under date or Ocsober'lg, 1964.
Since the purpose of a setback line on Twenty-fourth Street can
be considered accomplished, the City Planning Commission rinds
no continued need:rot a setback line on the mest~side or
Tmenty-fourth 5trent and recoemends that it be abolished,
Very truly yOUrS,
5/ Rerner K, Sensbach
rot Henry B. Roynton
Chairmanw
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council COnCUr in the recommendation o! the City
Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City'Attorney rot
proper procedure. The motion was seconded by NF, Garland and unaniuousiy adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
5AL£ OF PROPERT¥-STRE£T5 AND ALLEYS: Council having received a recom-
mendation Of the City Planning Commission that the request or All 5tar Lanes and
The Roanoke Country Club, Incorporated, that two parcels of land previously donated
to the City of Roanoke by All Star Lanes from the rear Of its property at
Melrose Avenue, No No, for street and municipal purposes, be conveyed to All 5tar
Lanes and The Roanoke Country Club, Incorporated. as abutting property owners,
be granted with possible compensation to the city to be determined by Council, and
having referred the matter tn a committee to determine the value or the land in
question, the committee submitted the following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 9,
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting of September 6; 1~64, you referred to the
below committee n report of the City Planning Commission in
which they reported to you that' it would be Council*s discretion
on how the property to the bach Of Ail Star Lanes should be
disposed and on mhat conditions.
The Real Estate Committee studied the plans and discussed
the various proposals concerning this property. Ne delved into
the history and are or theopinion that the land mould be of
little use to the City end we recommend the following: That
appraisals be made of the property and advise the Roanoke
Country Club of the Ctty*s millingness to dispose of the property,
consistent with the appropriate value.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Arthur S° Owens
S/ Ran 6. Whittle
Randolph G. Whlttle
5/ Jo Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
5/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
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lu thi~ connection, a communication from Mr, B, Parnell Eggleston,
Attorney, representing the petitioners, IdvisSng that mhile the petitioners hsd
hoped in view of the donation of this laud to the city, and the fact that the city
will not need this laud in the foreseeable future, it would he;given bach to the
donor, A~l~Sta? L~nes, and lt~ successor in title, The Roanoke Country Club,
Incorporated* the petit~one~s Tll! .certainly want ~o ~o~der.th~.purchase of the
land at its appraised value shem the appraisal is iode, was her*re Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council ~o~cur in. th~ r~port of the committee,
The motion was seconded by?fr. St*lief and unanimously ~dopted,
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Council havi~g referred ~o a committee composed of
Messrso Arthur S, Owenst Chairman, Randolph G: Nba*tie, J, Robert Thomas and
Roy R. Pollard,'Sr,, for study, report and recommendation, an offer of Mr, Leonard
Angling Real Estate Agent, to sell to the City of Roanoke property located on the
east side of ~illianson Road, H. E,, south of Fugate Road, described as Lot
Newman Mop, Official Tax No. 3100923, for the sow of $37,500, and an adjoining lot
on the southeast corner of MJlliamson Road and F~gate Road, N, E** described as
Lot lA, Newman Map, Official Tax Sos, 3100924, for the sum of $3~,500, the com-
mittee submitted a ~ritten report, advising that it visited the p~operty and is
most appreciative of the offer to sell same to the.city, but does not believe the
city needs the lots at this time.
In this connection, Mr. Anglin appeared before Council and warned that
if the lots are sold to someone else the existing water drainage problem in this
area might be increased,
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the repor~?f the committee
and that the offer be rejected. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unani-
mously adopted.
TAXES: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Murray A. St*liar, Chairman, James E. Jones and Hobart A, Garland, for study, repo]
and recommendation, a request of the Roanoke Chapter of the American Association of
Retired Persons'and the Roanoke District of the Association of Retired Railroad
Employees for an exemption of $600 from the assessed taxable value of real estate
occupied by persons over 65 years of aget Messrs. Stoller and Jones submitted a
majority written report, recommending% in substance, that the City of Roanoke,
effective January 1, 1965, give an exemption of $450 on the assessed value Of real
estate to owners over 65 with a gross income less than $2,000 per year, and
Garland submitted a written minority report, recommending that the request for an
exemption be denied, setting forth his reasons for so recommending.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard stated that the majority
report *is a little more in line with what he is in favor Of, but that he feels if
Council is going to do anything it shomld make it worthwhile end that he would like
to see the amount of the exemption changed to
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After a discussion of the matter, Wv, Pollard moved that the majority nad
minority reports be received cad placed on the cgeudc for further consideration
ct the next regular meeting of Council mbeu c full membership is expected to he
preseote The motion wis seconded by Mr, Stoller and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MUNICIPAL CODRT: Council at its meeting on October 12, 1964, having vote~
to appoint two additional substitute municipal Judges as soon ns expedient at a
compensation of $200 per month to handle the issuance of all warrants after hours
and on weekends and holidays, the matter mas again before the body, .
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the propel
measure providing for the appointment of the two additional substitute municipal
Judges for terms expiring September 30, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr,
Garland and unanimously adopted,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS* NONE.
IBTRODUCTION AmD CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZOBING: Ordinance No. 16098, rezoaing a 1.39-acre tract of land located
on the east side Of Cove Road, B. W., south of Dershberger Road, de~ignated as
Official Tax Wu. 2480143, from General Residence District to Business District,
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the folloming for its second
reading and final adoption:
(a16098) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV. Chapter 4. Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 27, page 39To)
Mr. St.oller moved the adoption of ,the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Stoller and Mayor Dillard .............4.
BAYS: None ................ ~ ........ ~ ...... ~ .......~ ............. O.
(Messrs. Jones, Wheeler and Young absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Ordinance Bo. 16105, providing for the conveyance of
1.05 acres, more or less, formerly coos*itu*lng the cityes free burial ground on
city-owned real. estate on the northwest corner of Second Street and Dart Avenue,
N. E., and other city-owned real estate in the immediate vicinity thereof, to the
Commonwealth of Virginia, for a consideration of $300000* and authorizing the
execution and delivery of an Agree~ment After Certificate of Deposit therefor,
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second readin
and final adoption:
(x1610§) AN ORDINABCE providing for the conveyance of certain real
property owned by the City of Roano,ke, located on the, northerly side of Orange
Avenue, N. E., In the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
for a consideration of $30,0002 and authorizing the execution and delivery of an
Agreement After Certificate Of Deposit therefor.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boor No. 27, page 397°)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption o£ the Ordinnace, The motion mss seconded
by Mr, Follsrd and ndopted by the followla9 vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Grolier and Mayor Dillard .............4,
NAYS: None ......................................................... O.
(Messrs. Junes, Wheeler and Young absent)
BUDGET-FAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepcre
the proper mensure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency natureo he presented same;
whereupon, NFo Grolier offered the following ResolotJon:
(ml610?) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
persounele
(For full text of Eesolution, see Eesolution Rook No° 270 page 40o,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Grolier and Mayor Dillard ............ 40
NA~S: None ......................................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones, Mheeler and Young absent)
BUDGET: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure expressing its appreciation to the citizen members of the Budget Commission
for their outstanding work in preparing the proposed budget for 19&5, he presented
same; whereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
· (=16108) A RE$OLUYION expressing the appreciation of this Council to the
four freehold citizen members of' the Budget Commission for the valuable assistance
they rendered in the preparation of the proposed annual budget for the ensuing year.
(For full text of Eesolution, see Eesolution Book No. 27, page 400,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Grolier and Mayor Dillard .............4,
NAYS: None ....................................... ~ ................ O.
[Messrs. Janes, Wheeler nnd Young absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. A. E. (Bert) Snyder appeared before Council, pointing oot
that the body recently adopted an Ordinance providing that regular night meetings
shall be antomatically adjourned after three and one-half hoars unless a motion
is onnnlmoosly adopted to continue said meetings, and suggested that the same rnle
apply to regular day meetings.
No action was taken on the matter.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard pointed out that
Council prevlonsly appointed a committee composed of Messrs. Arthur S. Owens,
Chairman, Randolph G. Whittle, J. Robert Yhomas, Raymond Eo Pillow, B. S. Zlmmerman
and Vincent S. Nheeler to report to Council on a confidential basis with reference
tO the policy or the cit7 in respect to mater end sewage charges to areas outside
or the corporate limits, also. al analysis of the cost structure and an examination
of the contract and lams. and that recently it appointed a COmmittee composed of
lessrs. Vincent B. Rheelert Chairman. Arthur S. Omens. Randolph G. Rhittle. J. Robez
Thomas ted J. A. Brogan to study the question of increasing water rates for large
coesumers outside of the corporate limits. Mayor Dillard voicing the opinion that
u ~oumittee composed of members of. Council should be appointed to supersede these
tm* coati,tees for the purpose of studying the water and sewer rates presently .
imposedby the city on nonresident users and reporting to Council what. if any.
changes it concludes should be Bade in rates, procedure, etc.
Hr. St*lief moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure appointing such a committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Hr. Pollard. seconded by Hr. St*lief and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, BEGULAR MEETING,
Xondn7. November 16, 1964.
, The Council of the City of. Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday, November 16, 1964. at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hoar, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRRSENY~ Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James B. Jones, Roy Ro Follnrd,
Sr., Hurray A. Stoller, Vincent $. #heeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ............
ABSENT: Noae .......................................................... O,
OFFICERS PR~ENT:. Hr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager, Mr. Randolph G.
Rhittle, City Attorney. and Mr. A. N, Gibson, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION:. The meeting was opened mith a prayer by the Reverend F.
Swartst Pastor, Snmmerdean Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
November 2, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St*lief, seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
COUNCIL: Hr. Malter L. Young having tendered his resignation as a member
of Council effective November 9, 1964, because he is moving from the city, and
Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure expressing
its appreciation for the long, loyal and capable service rendered by Mr. Young, the
City Attorney presented same; whereupon. Mr. ~heeler offered the following
Resolution:
(m16109) A RESOLUTION expressing unto Walter L. Young the appreciation
of this Council and that of the people of the City of Roanoke for the long, loyal
and capable service he has rendered the City of Roanoke as a member of this Council
and as Mayor.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 401.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondefl
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ................. O.
Mayor Dillard then presented Mr. Young with a framed copy of the Resolutio
Mayor Dillard also presented Mr. Young with a silver tray from his
colleagues on Council.
Mr. Young expressed his appreciation for the Resolution and assured
Council that the tray will become one of his most treasured possessions.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
5EMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the Construction of a storm drain on Salem Turnpike, N. M., west of Red Fox
Drive. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:00 p.m., Monday,
Movember 16. 1964, end to be opened nt 2:00 p.m., bet*re Council, Mayor Dillard
asked if anyone hud uny questions about the advertisement, and no representative
present raising uny question, the Mayor lnstrncted the City Clerk to proceed mlth
the opening of the bids; uhereapon, the City Glerh opened and read the foil*ming
bids:
Draper Construction Company $18,600.00
Hudgins ~ Pace 29,650.00
J. M. Turner & Company. Incorporated '- 34,355.00
Mr. St*lief moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens end B. Cletus 9royles rot
tabulation end report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The motlon~was seconded
by Mr. Pollard end unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. William Lo Martini Attorney, representlt
Mr. J. E. Fogle, et al** advising that there is~some question as to whether OF not
a portion of a tract of land located on the east side of Colonial Avenue, S. M.,
In the vicinity of Clenrfleld Road, designated as Official Tax No. 1290301, has
been properly fez*ned from General Residence District to Light Industrial District.
and that his clients feel if through any mistake said portion of the tract of land
has been zoned for industrial purposes it should be fez*ned lemediately for resi-
dential purposes, mas before Council.
In this connection, n delegation of approximately 50 residents of the
appeared before Council, with Mr. Martin acting as spokesman, Mr. Martin advising
that it has come to his attention that Mr. Joseph A. Mullins, owner of the property,
has granted an option to the Humble Oil & Refining Company for the purchase of his
Xund for the purpose of erecting a filling station thereon, that the 9uilding
Commissioner issued a permit for the construction of the service station on the sit~
but when a controversy arose as to the zoning of this propertyt the permit was
rev*had, that a new permit was issued on November 11. 1964, that when the property
mas annexed by the city on January 1, 1943, it was zoned for residential purposes;
however, apparently after it came into the city a part thereof appears to have been
fez*ned for industrial use although there is some question as to whether the part
claimed to be zoned for industrial use was properly fez*ned', that regardless of
whether a part of the property was rezoned for industrial purposes a triangular
strip from a tract of land designated ns Official Tax No. 1590201 deeded by the City
of Roanoke to Mr. Mullahs as a part of the tract of land designated as Official Tax
No. 1290301 Is still zoned as General ResidenceDlstrict, that if a service station
is erected on the site a traffic hazard will be created for children attending
Fishburn Park Elementary School, that there are other schools in the area and a
number of. residences, Mr. Martin concluding that his clients believe that if througt
any mistake a small portion of, this property has been zoned for industrial purposes
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it should be lmne~iatel! rezoned ~r residential purposes and the Rull~lug Con-
missioner should he requ?ed to rescind Uny permit issued for the construction o!
u service station until it cum be deternined If even a part of the property Is
zoned industrial the contemplated use uill violate the Zoning Ordinance or that
part designated residential,
Mr. David R. LISa appeared before Council and presented a petition sigue~
by 213 resldenti of the area, opposiog use of the~property for commercial purposes
because it would be eoutrary to the true intent of the Zoning Ordinance and uould
create a hazard to children attending Flshburn Park Elementary School end requestla~
that the Rullding Commissioner be required to revoke the building pernit, Mro Lisk
pointing oat that the Flshburn Park Parent-Teacher Association has not held a
meeting and adopted a Resolution opposing the construction of the filling station,
but that its Safety Committee has met and is of the opinion the service station
would create a traffic hazard.
Mr. Robert ~. £agan, Jr** District Heoager, Humble Oil ~ Refining Company,
advised that It was determined some months age his company had a need for a service
station in the southwest section of Roanoke to round out its distribution in this
gromin9 area, that after much study it was decided to construct a Williamsburg -
Colonial style station on the Mullins Fire, that the land has been zoned for Light
Industrial purposes since 1943 and anything from a steel fabricating plant to a
24 hour drive-in }estaurant could be developed on this property, that even though~
his firm has every legal right it has purposely delayed stnrtin9 construction
because it is a good citizen and wante~ the members of Council to have the benefit
of knowing its plans and of Its interest to work with the community, Mr. Hagan
asking Council to consider the effect a decision to revoke the building permit
would have on the future of Roanoke, raising the question as to what developer or
company would invest dollars in good faith to purchase land at commercial prices
only to find that he had lost his rights to develop his land.
Mr. Jones questioned whether or not the erection of a service station on
this site would be good public relations on the part of the Humble Oil ~ Refining
Company in view of the strong opposition to the filling station.
Mr. Hagan replied that his company is interested in working with the
people in the commnnlty; however, If they wish to hault the construction of the
service station it is a matter for the courts - not Council, ar. Hagan asking if
Council is going to be governed by its laws or the voice of the people.
Mayor Dillard asked Mr. Lewis G. Leftnich, Ruildiug Commissioner, why the
first building permit was rescinded.
Mr, Leftwich replied that either the owner or the agent for the Owner
apply for a building permit and that at the tine the first application was made he
had'no proof the Humble Oil & Refining Company was acting as agent for Mr. Mulllns,
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr, Stoller moved that, in
view of the question whether the tract of land designated as Official Tax No. 12803C
is actually zoned ns General Residence District or Light Industrial District, the
City Hanager be instructed to suspend temporarily the building permit issued on
November 11, 1964, and, In the meanwhile, that the question be referred to the
City Planning Commission for study, report end recommendation to Council us to the
best use or the property. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
Hr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to examine
pertinent maps and Ordinances for the purpose or,determining whether or not the
tract of land designated as Official Tax Ho. 1290301 mas properly res*ned from
General Residence District to Light Industrial District. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATH CORPORATION CORRISSION: A notice from the 5tame Corporation
wission,.advising that Fuller flus Line, Incorporated, has made application to the
State Corporation Commission for a Certificate of Pcblic Convenience and Necessity
ns a special or charter party carrier by motor vehicle for the handling of
passengers from Bristol, Roanoke, audi*rd and Lynchbur9; also, Washington. Smyth,
Scott, Russell, Wythe, Grays*n, Pulaski, Montgomery, Roanoke. Campbell and
Appomattox Counties, pursuant to incorporation of .the Fuller Bus Line, and that
the Commission will hold a hearing on the application in Richmond, Virginia, at 10
a.m., December 3, lg64, was before Council.
Council having no objection to the application, Mr. Stoller moved that
the notice be filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
SCHOOLS: A communication from Mrs. R. L. Uoulton. President of the
Wasena Parent-Teacher Association, expressing appreciation for street improvements
in the vicinity of Wasena School, was before Council.
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. G. Frank Clement, tendering
his resignation as a member of the Board of Housing and Hygiene since he has
accepted appointment as a member of the Hoard of Health, was before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the resignation be accepted. The motion was
seoonded by Mr. Nheel~r and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report.
recommending that $400 be transferred from Medical and Housekeeping Supplies to
Personal Services under Section ~40, *Health Department** of the 1964 budget, for
extra help.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following*emergency Ordinance:
(~16110) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #40, *Health
Departmentt' of the lg64,Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 402.)
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Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordllonce, The motion mos seconded
by Mr, Wheeler nnd adopted by the foliomlng vote:
AYES~ Messrs, Garland, Jonese Follurd, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Oillerd ...............................6.
NAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-CITY CLERK: The City Wannger submitted u mritten reportt traos-
mltting a request of the City Clerh that $200 be appropriated to Printing and Offic!
Supplies ander Section a2, #Clerh,# of the 1964 budget, to corer necessary expendi-
tures for the remainder of the year, the City Manager verbally recommending that
the request be granted,
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Haoager and offered the following emergency Ordinance~
(mi6111) AN O~DINANCR to aneod nod reordaJn Section #2° #Clerk,' o! the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for au emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dooh No. 27, page 402.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b~ Mr. Nheeler add adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................... 6.
NAYS: None .................OD
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NELFARE: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a request of the Director of Public Welfare that
$1,100 be transferred from Vehicular Equipment - Nem and that $900 be transferred
from Office Furniture and Equipment - New to Office Furniture and Equipment -
Replacement under Section =52, "Public Assistance,' of the 1964 budget, to replace
14 obsolete desks.
Mr. Jones raised the question as to whether or not Council included funds
in the 1964 budget for the purchase of several new desks for the Department of
Public Melfare and moved that action on the request be.deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council tn order ~bat the City Auditor might furnish this
information. The motion was seconded bi Rr. Nheeler and adopted, Nr. Stoller votin
no.
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTWENT:. The City Manager submitted a written report.
advising that funds for the installation of curbing around the driveway and a
sidewalk at the Crystal Sprin9 Pumping Station were erroneously included in Main-
tenance of Buildings and Property under Section ~260, #Pumping Stations and Tanks,'
of the 1964 Water Department budget, and recommended that $758.05 be transferred
from this account to Capital Outlay from Revenue under 'Non-Operating Expense~ of
the 1964 Mater Department budget, to provide for the installation of sidewalk, curb
and gutter at the Crystal Spring Pumping Station.
After,a discussion of the matter, Hr. Jones protesting that the sidewalk,
curb and gutter would serve only a small number of people, and the Clty. Nanager
replying that it would enhance the appearance of public property, Mr, Stoller moved
tha~ Council concur in t~e recommendation of the City Wanager and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n260,
Stations and TatRs** and eNou-0peratleg E~peuse,8 of the 1964
Water Fnad Appropriation Ordiunnce, and providing for an'
ewergeacyo
NDERSAS, for the usual dally operation or the M~niclpul Govern-
melt or the City o~ Roanohe, an emergency Is declared to exist.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council o! the Olay or Roanohe
that Section n260, °Pimping Stations and Tanks,e and *Non-
Operating Expense,t of the 1964 Water Fund Appropriation
Ordinnnceo be, and the same are hereby, amended and reordained
to read as follows, in part:
PU#PIRG STATIONS ARD TARKS n260
Ralutenauce or Buildings and Property ......... $ 240. O0
NON-OPERATING EIPERSE
Capital Outlay from Revenue (1) .........; .....$257,001.68
(1)Curb, gutter and sidewalk at Crystal
Spring Pumping Station
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this
O=dinance shall be in effect from its passage.
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard and Stoller ............................
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................
BUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written ~eport,
transmitting the following request of the Director of Public Murks for the oppro=
priatlon of funds to purchase materials in connection with street repair and street
construction:
'INTERDEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
DATEr November 4, 1964
TO: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public Works
Request is made to have City Council appropriate the amounts
as indicated to the two following accounts:
Account 82, Object Code 40, Street Repair
Materials,' buildingsand property $3,000.00
Account 140. Object Code 43, Street Construction
Supplies and material $7,~00.00
If you recall about two months ago request was made of City
Council for e total appropriation between these two accounts for
$30,000.00. Council reduced the account appropriation to
$15,000.00. Sloce that time we have had several major improvement
projects imposed upon us which will require considerable materials
to accomplish. Some of these include:
1. Road paving on Trinkle Avenue, Hillious~n Road and
Fleming Avenue. around Breckenrtdge Jr** High School.
2. New paving on Edgewood Extension, section around
Yorktown Apartments.
3. Xmprovement$ on Brighton Road and Windsor Avenue neaF
Wasena School.
40Meadow Street Extension. (Connected with Bowman Park,
accepted by City Council.) ·
5. NJdening of Colonial Avenue adjacent to Strauss property
donated to the City in exchange for curb and guttering.
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There ore olio several other projects that should be done before
bad weather sets lno adJacent to our regular curb nnd gutter
Decewber
$/ H. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public ~orks"
following emergency Ordinance:
(w16112) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section ~f12, "Street Repair,'
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Noo 27, page 403.)
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following rote:
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O.
(~16113) AN OBDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~170, "Capital,'
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2?, page 403°)
Dillard ..............................
NAYB:'None .................
BBDGET-GRABE CROSSINGS; Council having previously appropriated $3,T00.00
(#16114) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordalu Section u85, #Maintenance of
City Property.' of thc 1964 Appropriation OrdJnnoce, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 27, page 404,)
Mr, St,lief moved the adoption or the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, St,lief, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ................. O, ,
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that street lights be installed at Lilac Avenue and Trout Street0 N, M** and in
the lO0 block of Trout Street, N, #,, respectively.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(#16115) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of street lights at
various locations .in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 27, page 404.)
Hr, Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St,lief, Nh,cleF and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAy~: None ................ O.
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the f,Il,win
report with regard to extending u water main from Hershberger Road to the Airport
property:
=Roanoke, Virginia
November 9, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
We hare been working with the State of Virginia toward the
construction of a new airport access road to the Associated
Terminal property and by Ordinance No. 15870 dated July 22,
1964, you authorized the Nater Department to construct a water
main from Rershberger Road north to their property. The
estimated cost is $25,000°
From the end of this line, the distance to the existing
6-inch feeder main to #o,drum Field is about l,S50 feet. Me
believe it is appropriate while this construction is being
accomplished that the main ah,old be extended from the
Associated Transport Terminal property to connect with this
main at an estimated cost of $12,000. It would Improve our
water and fire services to the airport.
I recommend that you authorize extension of the main as
outlined in Mr. Brogan*s letter of October 30, 1964.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. St,lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(s16116) A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager to cause the 12-inch
water main from Hershberger Road to the Associated Trnnsporte Inc,o property to be
extended to connect nlth the City*s present Rain at Roanoke Municipal (WoodruR)
Airport.
(For rail text of Resolution, see Resolution G,ok No, 2To page 405,)
Hr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution, The notion nas sec,nde(
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the f,Il,Ring vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St,lief, Rheeler and Hayor
Dillard .....
NAYS: ~one ................. O,
RF, St,liar then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$37,000 for the project:
(m16117) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Non-Operating Expense" of
the 1964 Rater Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance O,ok No, 27, page 405,)
Hr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O.
APPOINTKENTS-DEPARTKENT OF PUBLIC MORKS: The Gity Manager snbmitted a
written report, advising that he has appointed Mr. Milliam
Engineer effective November 16. 1964, subject to the approval of Goun¢il, end
recommending that Mr. Glark be reimbursed for personal travel expenses and moving
expenses incident to this appointment,
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(n16110) A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of
Clark as City Engineer; fixing the salary of said appointee; and authorizing
reimbursement of certain travel and moving expenses incident to said appointment,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 406.).
Rr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec.nde
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the followl~g vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. 6.
NAYS: None ................. O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency. Ordinance appropriating
$620 to cover t.he travel and moving expenses:
(n16119) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaiu Section ~80, 'Engineering,'
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 406,)
Mr. Stoller moved the odoptlol of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following v~te:,~
AYES: Messrs. Gurlondt Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
HAYS: Hone ................. O.
SIDEMALK, CURB AND GUTTER:' Council having.referred to the City Manager
for study nnd report n complaint of Mrs. Frances R. Hock of a fall on the brick
sidewalk on the east side of First Stveet, S. M., between Luck Avenue amd Franklin
Road, and a request tbnt this section be replaced with a concrete sidewalk before
someone else is seriously bott, the City Manager subwltted a written report,
advising tb~t should the owner of the property abutting said sidewalk desire to
pay one-half of the cost of replacing same the city will also pay one-half and have
it nccowplished, but that the request would be placed In sequence behind those
already on record, that, In the mea~time, he has caused a survey to be m~de of the
area and issued a work order for necessary improvements in order that the area
shall be Bade safer.
After n discussion of the matter, Mro Jones contending that brick side-
walks are dangerous when they have snow and ice on them and should be replaced,
Pollard moved that the report of the City Ranager be filed and that he he directed
to contact the owner of the property located on the east side of First Street, S.
betmeen Luck Avenue and Franklin Road, for the purpose of deternining whether or
not said owner is willing to pay one-half of the cost of replacing the brick
sidewalk with concrete sidewalk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and
unanimously adopted.
CRNSU$: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred action on a
of the City of Roanoke be taken and offering to furnish the manpower and whatever
other facilities might be necessary to help defray the cost of this census, the
City Manager submitted the following report:
"aoanoke, Virginia
November 16, 1~64
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virgiaia
Gentlemen:
The Junior Chamber of Commerce presented to you a letter at your
last meeting, wherein, they requested that a new census be taken
of the population of the City of Roanoke. I was instructed to
secure necessary information for you.
X am advised that in order to have a modern census taken, the City
Council (the only body that can request this) must adopt a
resolution asking that it be initiated and agreeing to pay the
total cost of the census.
The census w~uld have to be taken under the supervision of the
Bureau of Census and they will send to our City a special census
supervisor who is one of its qualified employees. The supervisor
selects, appoints, and trains the staff, and conducts the enumera-
tion. Ali persons employed in connection with the special census
are sworn to observe the confidential nature of the returns.
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Information is.obtained regarding anne, relationship to the
head of the household, gan, sex, and race for each person
included in the censuso: Ia addition, the ceases may corot
other chcracterlstle$ of the population--economic fig*ns aud
housing, for eaaaple--lf~the comaunity desires and is willing
'to pay for this lnforaatlba.
Mr. Joseph R. Norwood. Regional Director of the Hareau of the
Census. Charlotte, north Carolina. advises that ir Council
elects to proceed with the proposal, it would be started
early January, 1965. The cost would,be cppvoxiaately,$22.000,
and could not be under*area by local groups.
Due to the cost lerol~ed and the'debatable benefits tbot might
redound to the City, lt~aould sppear to me that this should
be deferred until there is some sustained Justification, such as:
annexation, phenomenal growth by new population or other factors
that would be Indicative of a large influx of people.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
In this connection, RCa Bernard Rann, representlog the Roanoke Junior
Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Conneil. advising that the Junior Chamber of
Commerce, ia making its offer, was merely interested in obtaining information
and volunteered help in order to heap the cost down. but ia view of the report of
the City Reneger it is obvious a special census would not be Justifled.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the report of the City Reneger
and that the offer of the Junior Chamber Of Commerce be rejected. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Eheeler and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor ~ubmitted written reports on an
examination of the records of the Fairvlew Elementary School and the Crystal Spring
Elementary School ~or the school year ending June 30, 1964, advising that all the
recorded transactions for the period and the financial condition of the fund.
Mr. Garland ~oved that the 'reports be received and filed. Yhe notion was
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to a
committee for ~tud~, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Harry G. Johnson,
St** that in addition to the sale of property located on the north side of Madison
Avenue, N. E., east of Fifth Street, described as Lots I and 2, ~lock B, R. L.
Map, Official Tax Nos. 3021001 and 3021002, to the Magic City MOtor Corporation for
the sam of $500, the City of Roanoke convey to Mr. Johnson its interest in that
portion of Fifth Street which has been closed for the nominal sum of $1, and a
recommendation o~ the City Planning Commission that the request of Mr. Johnson that
a portion of Madison Avenue, N. Ea, extending easterly from its intersection with
the former easterly side of Fifth Street, ~. E. (now closed), for a distance of 75
feet, he vacated, discontinued and closed, be granted, the committee submitted the
following report:
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'Roanoke, Virginia
Wovember 12, 1964
The Mo~ornble t~e Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen~
The City ~lanalng Commission, at the request of Mr, Merry G.
Johnson 'and wife,' has recommended that that portion of Madison
Avenue, ff. E., extending easterly from its intersection with
Street, N. E., (mom closed) for a distance of 75 feet, be closed.
You requested the undersigned Real ~stnte Committee to:
(1) Study this recommeadatlo~ and report to Council; and
(2) Study. and advise Council, also, If the request of
· Johnson that the City convey him its interest in
the east one-half nf said vacated Sth Street for
the nominal sum of $1.00 should be g~anted.
These tm* directives are definitely interwoven.
My deeds da~ed February 11, 19S0, the City acquired Lots 1
and 2, Block B, Roan*he Land ~ Improvement Map. from John M.
Mllson, Jr** Special Commissioner, as the result of a delinquent
tax suit, These lots are each 25 feet wide and are contiguous,
Lot 1, a corner lot, is contiguous to both the north side of
Madison Avenne and the east side of Sth Street, N, £,, nhich said
street, as stated, was closed by OrdinanCe ~o. 15250, adopted on
the 3rd day of June, 1963. Mence. the City omned both lots as of
the date said Sth Street (SO feet wide) ~as closed and, accordingly.
one-half or the adjoining 25 feet thereof reverted to and became
the property of the City as of the date of closing.
By letter dated January 20, 19~4, tO the City Manager,
Johnson offered the City $250.00 for *Lots I ~ 2,.Black B, R. L.
~ X. Map** On February 24, 1964. after inspecting the lots, this
committee recommended to Council that it offer to sell the two
lots to Johnson for $500.00. Yon approved this recommendation,
Johnson accepted and by deed dated April 22, 19~, the two lots
were conveyed him for that sum.
It seems apparent to this committee that, if Lot I is worth
$250.00, the east 25 feet of the former Sth Street. immediately
contiguous to it, would a~so be worth $~SO.O0. Mom*var, Johnson
maintains that, In discussing the matter with the City Manager,
who is also Chairman of this committee, prior to purchasing
Lots I and 2, statements were made from whlch he (Johnson]
obtained ~he impression that if he purchased the two lots, he
would thereby also acquire title to ~he contiguous one-half of
said closed street. The City Manager says he discussed the
matter several times sith Johnson prior to the sale and, while
he may have told klm something to the effect that upon the closing
of a street, one-bali of it asnnlly reverts to the adjoining
landowners, he had no intention whatsoever of conveying the idea
that if Johnson bought Lots I and 2 from the C~ty. he,would auto-
matically get title to th~ adjoining one*half of closed 5th
Street,
The other three members of this committee, of course, believe
both gentlemen. And. accordingly, we feel Johnson entertained a
misunderstanding in good faith, that he and his corporation have
recently improved the section Immensely'and we recommend that the'
City quitclaim unto Johnson Its interest in 5th Street for, the
nominal consideration Of $1.00. The City Manager, nh*. as stated,
is also Chairman of this committee, dissents from this recommenda-
tion.
Should Council not accept this ~ecommeudation and retain
title to its one-half Of said closed street, there would be ~o
ingress or egress to said property if it followed the City
Planning Commissionts recommendation and closed the 75 feet of
Madison Avenue upon which the two lots and the ~ity*s one-half
of Sth Street (closed) presently front. Accordingly, if Johnson
acquires control of said uae-half of 5th 5treat, your committee
recommends that the City Planning CommissJon*s recommendation be
approved; otherwise, that It be disapproved.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur $. Owens
Arthur So Owens, Chairman (dissent)
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard,
S/ J. Robert ih*mas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ Ran 60 Mhittle
Ran G. Mhittle#
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Mr, Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the
majority of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Po~lurd,
Mr. Stoller stated *but he does not reel the city should be deprived of
receiving the full value or that portion of Firth Street which has been closed on
account of alleged statements by the City Manager to Mr. Johnson° particularly in
view of the fact that the City Haouger dissents from the report or' the committee
and obviously does not feel so either, and offered a substitute motion that the
City Manager be instructed to notify Mr. Johnson that Council believes the city
receive the value of the closed hair of' Fifth Street; I.e., $250,' and that upon his
acceptance of this position, a deed mill be given him for that half of Fifth Street
adjoining Lot 1, action on the recommendation cf the City Planning Commission that
Madison Avenue he closed to be held in abeyance until Mr, Johnson Indicates whether
or not he is willing to pay for the' closed portion of Fifth Street, The motion was
seconded by Mr, Jones and lost by the f011oming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlaod, Jones and Stoller ............................. 3,
NAYS: Messrs. Pollardo Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....................... 3.
The original motion was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .............. 4.
-NAYS:, Messrs. Jones and Stoller ........................................ 2.
Mr.= Pollard moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure qu~tclaiming unto Mr. Johnson the interest of the city in that portion of
Fifth Street in question for the nominal consideration of $1. Yhe motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and' unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stonier then moved that a public hearing be held at 7:30 p.m., Januar}
4, 1965, on the question of clostog a portion of Madison Avenue, N, E., extending
easterly from i~s intersection with the former easterly side of Fifth Street for a
distance of 75 feet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to a committee composed
of Messrs, Arthur S, Owens, Randolph G, Whittle, Roy L. Mebber and Murray A. Stoller
for study, report and recommendation, a request of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the County of
Roanoke, dated September 28° 1954, dealing with the ~reatment of domestic and com-
mercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a tract Of land containing 90,396 sqnar
feet lo~ated on th~ north side of Rershberger Road, west of Interstate Spur Sill, the
committee submitted a written report, recomneeding that the request be rejected, the
committee calling to Counc~lrs attention that provisions for this and similar
requests have been made in Section 220 Chapter 7, Title XVII. of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, authorizing the City Manager to enter into written contracts
with the owners or occupants of properties located outside the corporate limits,
within arabs at the time served with sewage treatment services by the city under any
existing contract with Roanoke County, for the transmission and treatment Of said
owner's or occupant*s sewage,or other wastes, at a charge of $100 for each unit
connection.
Mr, Stoller moved thnt Council concur, In the recommendution of the
committee and thut the request of the Bourd of Supervisors be denied. The motion
mas seconded by Mr° Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
Mr, Stoller then moved tbnt the City Monoger be instructed to reject any
application ~r t~e owner or occupnnt of said property for permission to connect
to the city public sewer system,
The City Mnnager, with the concurrence Of the City Attorney, pointed out
that unless Section 22 is amended he cannot refuse a proper npplicotion for
permission to connect to the cityes public sewer system,
Hr. StolleF contended that us long us the city continues to furnish
services to county areas annexation Courts will continue to rule that such areas
will not benefit from annexation by the city and moved that Section 22, Chapter
Title XVII, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be repealed, pending the
report of a committee appointed to study rutes for sewer and water services to
outside of the corporate limits,
The motion failed for lack of a second.
DNFINISHED BVSINESS:
BUDC£T-CITY JAIL: Council at its last regular mn.tin9 having deferred
action on a request of Mr. KermJt E. Allman, City Sergeant, that $1,588.66 be
appropriated for the purchase of a range and refrigerator for the City Jail, two-
thirds of which amount will be reimbursed by the state, the matter was again before
the body.
In this connection, Mr. Allman appeared before Council to explain the
need for the range and refrigerator.
Ur. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(z16120) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and recrdain Section #30, 'Jail,# of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2?, page 40?.)
Mr. Stoller m~ved the adoption of the Drdinanceo The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ........... '-----O.
TAIES: Couunil at its ~ast regular meet'lng having deferred action on the
majority and minority reports of a committee with regard to granting an exemption
on the assessed value of real estate to owners over 65, the matter was again before
the body.
The following majority report o~ the committee was read:
~Novemher 6, 1964
Roanoke City Council:
The undersigned committee appointed September 28. 1964. to con-
sider the petition of retired persons seeking a real estate
tax exemption submits the following reoommeudation~
Tbet the City or Roaaeke,~effective January 1, 1965e give au
ezemption or $450 on the assessed value or real estate to
owners over 65 mith o grosslncome leos than ~2eO00. O0 per
must be the home o! the omner and have been owned ct least
eight years.
DBmed on an estlmcted maximum number or cpplicnnts or 2ooooe the
maximum cost should be $31,060. OO. (2,000 x $15.53~ 450 x
$3.45.)
Ir council approves the institution or t~ls recommendation, ue
will submit a proposed ordinance and form or ~pplication for
th~ credit.
Your committee is bi no means certain or the legality or this
exemption, but feels that any attack should be made by opponents.
Thc basis or our recomuendatioo ls slmpathy mith the petitioners,
and a desire to cause then to feel once again · port of u growing
progressive City.
Respectfully,
S/ Robert At Garland (Oissentlnq)
Robert A. Garland, (dissenting}
S! Janes Et Jones
Janes E. Jones
S/ Murray A, St,lieF
ar, Garland then read the following minority report:
~Committee Report to Mayor Denton O, Dillard and Gentlemen of Council
Subject: Dissentin9 Report on real estate tax exemption for the
needy over age
I have tvie~ to give this matter the most careful thought
end consideration at my disposal, It is a question that can
easily involve one*s emotions and one not simply resolved,
Mhen my friend the Mayor appointed me to this committee he
pretty well knew my sentiments in regard to this matter. There
were objections voiced when my appointment was made. Even so,
! hope that all of you will believe me mhen i soy that ! went
into it mJth an open mind, to weigh the facts as I Sam them and
to come to a fair and logical conclusion. By voicing the lone
dissenting vote one might the impression that I am against the
elderly or the needy or the destitute. Or course, people who
know, me. know better.
Rhea elected to this office that I now hold, I must
necessarily represent all the people, not just one segment of
it. A~ a private individual I can allow myself certain flexi-
bilities bet as a member of this governing body, sworn to
uphold its laws as I see them or interpret them, I must make
decisions that many times go against ny conscience or my heart
and this Is certainly one of those cases.
The committee met~Thursday, night mith representatives of
the American Association of Retired Persons and the Railroad
Retirement Association, I listened very carefully to the
proponents, bat insofar as I can see, no evidence MOS presented
that would alter or change my previous position. I shall try
to outline my reasoning for this conclusion,
1, ~uestio'n of Legality
I~ the opinion Of our own city attorney on direct
questioning he s~oted that such a proposal would be illegal.
On further investigation of this facet I quote to yon:
Constitution of Virginia, Section 183: Property exempt
fromtaxatlon,
. Only specified types or property are exempt from the
power or state and local taxation unless otherwise
provided in the Constitution.
S~ctionll: Due Process
Section 63: The General Assembly of Virginia shall not
enact any local special or private laws in the following
cases: Exempting property from taxation
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At best0 such u propotition mould put the city in · -
delicate, unsure and questionable position.
2, Adminlstratlon~
Administration costs, red tape, complications nad
confusion surrounding such u plan would be numerous. Fortunately
people are living longer and the scope or this plan would
probably double-in the next five years--hard telling what it,
would encompass in the next twenty-fire.
3. Difficulty in estublishmemt of need for exemptions
Admittiugly and mnquestlounbly many of our citizens
have difficulty in paying their real eatnte taxes, but they also
have difficulty in paying other taxes such us income, personal
property and others too numerous to mention here. However.
this malady is mot Just confined to the elderly or those over
sixty-five. The elderly would be the group most adversely affected
bat by no means is need or relief confined Just to that one group.
I cnn personally cite numerous instances of need, of mama. of
destitution among other mushers of our community which I am sure
is abvlous to everyone here. Should they nut be included in such
a plan? We have many chronically ill and afflicted people living
on a limited income; we havepeople with n number of children
struggling to mate ends meet. paying their taxes Just ns you and
I are, trying to pay for their home. Conversely, hardly any of
the retired people are having to support any children; their
hones are paid for; their life insurance is usually paid up by
this time; their retired income Is virtually free from Federal
income.taxation. There are many factors that are in th.iF
favor that the rest of our population do not enjoy. #here there
is extreme or desperate need, there are several agencies mithin
our framework of government to aoccoodate these people.
The amount of relief offered by #r. Stoller and Er. Jones
would scarcely be enough for those in true need as it would be
inconsequential. Horeover, I cannot recall any case, certainly
since I hare been un the council, where the city sold a house
at auction because of default of payment of taxes and I don't
believe they ever Would when a true case of hardship was
apparent.
4. Political ramifications:
If such a plan Is adopted I visualize every two years
during a councilmanic election, candidates using this weapon
as a political football, making exaggerated, false and deceitful
promises to promote their own elections. It is a question that
eau easily become embroiled into local politics.
5. Precedent:
AS far as I am able to determine, no municipality in
the entire state of Virginia has undergone such a plan. If
Roanohe adopts it and should it be held up in the courts, which
I seriously doubt, other communities in the,Commonwealth would
be pressured Into the adoption of such a plan. It would cost
these municipalities many thousands of much needed tax dollars.
As far as Roanote is concerned, with budgets increasing every
year, many needed capital improvements that have been neglected
for so many years, simply cannot afford to lose any of its tax
dollars from,any source. However. if this barrier is let down
ut this point, other groups will come before this council and
future councils begging for certnintax relief. If the council~
should vote to allow this deduction it would then necessarily
and abviously have to shift this loss in taxes to another group
of our people.
Believe me when X tell you that this position that I have
taken is a very difficult one as I bare many friends and neighbors
in the elderly group and it would have been much easier to have
taken the path of least resistance to.go alongwith Br,-Stoller*s
and Jones ' proposal but I felt it was basically wrong,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland*
Mr. Bheeler agreed with Mr. Garland that to grant this request will open
the gate to other requests, voicing the opinion that city government should be
constant and dependable, not fickle, that when the law says Council cannot do
something it should not violate that law, that the body cannot make needed capital
improvements and at the same time grant tax exemptions.
Mr, A, Au Akers, representing the Roanoke District or the Associatieo of
Retired Railroad Employees, ~oiced the opinion that the question of whether or
not the tax exemption is legal his not been determined until the court rules on
it and urged that Oouncl! conce~ in the m~Jority report of the committee,
Mr, atelier then moved that Council concur in the majority report of the
committee and that said committee be continued to submit the suggested Ordinance
and form of application for credit. The motion Mas seconded by Mr, Jones and
adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: N~sSrSo Jones, Pollard, atelier and Mayor Dillard ............... 4,
NAYS: Nessrs, Garland and Wheeler .................................... 2.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NO~E.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIO~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill Certain
vacancies in the Police Department since they are of an emergency nature, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stellar offered the following Resolution:
(o16121) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
(For £ull text of Resolution, see Nesolutlon Dook No. 27, page 407.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. Zhe motion was seconde*
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................. O.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERACES-TRAFFIC-~UNICIPAL COURT: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the appointment of two
additional substitute municipal judges at a compensation of $200 per month to handle
the issuance of warrants after hours and on weekends and holidays for terms
expiring September 30, 1965, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. atelier offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#16122) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 2. *Courts* of Title XI. *Police
Force and Courts* of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, by adding a new section
thereto, said new section being Sec. l(a); and providing EOF an emergency.
(For full text o'f Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27t page 408°)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AyEs: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stellar, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........ ~ .................. G.
NAYSi None ................. Oo
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Council hating directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure appointing a committee of Councilmen
to study sewer and Mater rates for areas outside of the corporate limits, he
presented same.
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After ~ discussion of thq matte~o Council being or the opinion t~ut the
committee should be coup*ned of Ressrs. Murray A. Stollere Chairman. Robert A.
~arland and James £. Jones. Mro St*lief offered.the following Resolution:
(m16123) A RESOLUTION appointing a committee composed entirely of
Councilmen to study the mn,er nad semer rates presently imposed by the City on
nonresident users; and instructing said committee to report to the Council uhat. if
uny. changes it concludes should be made in rates, procedure, etCo
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book Ro. 2?. page 409.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES~ Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Bt*lieF. hheeler nod Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6.
NAYS: None ..................O,
MOYIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSXNESS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. C. F. Kefauver appeared before Council and verball
requested that the City of Roanoke furnish mater service to Lot 6. Section 1.
Central Park.
Mr. St,liar moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrso Roy R. Pollard. SF.. Chairman. Arthur S. Omens. J.
Rhlttle for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. RheeleF and unanimously adopted.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERADES-YRAFFXC-MUNXCXPAL COURT: Council having previously
voted to appoint two additional substitute municipal Judges for terms expiring
September ~0. 1965. Mayor Dillard called for nominations to fill the positions.
Mr. St*liar placed in nomination the name of Raymond P. Barnes.
There being no further nominations. Mr. Raymond P. Barnes was elected as
a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term ending September 30. 1g$5. by
the following vote:
FOR MR. BARNES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. St*lieF. hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........~ ...............
Mr, Rheeler then placed in nomination the name of Harris S. Blrchfield.
There bein9 no further nominations, Mr. Harris S, Btrchfield was elected
as a Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court for a term ending September 30. 1965,
by the following vote:
FOR MR. BIRCHFIELD: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. St*liar. Rheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................
COUNCIL: Mr. Malter L. Young having resigned as a member of Council
effective midnight. November g. 1964. Mayor Dillard called for nominations to fill
the vacancy.
Mr. Mheeler placed in nomination the name of Clarence E. Pond.
There being no further nominations. Mr. Clarence E. Pond mas elected a
member of Council for a term ending August 31. 1966. pursuant to provisions of the
City Charter. by the following vote:
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FOR ua, PONO: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and
is/or Dillard ........................... 6, '
On motion or Mr. Pollard, seconded by Hr, 'Jones and aaasimously adopted.
the meeting uss adjourned,
APPROVED
ATYEST:
~ City Glerk
Hayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Ifooday, Hovember 23, 1964
The Council of the City of Roanoke met la regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber ia the Yuuici~sl Building, ¥oudny, November 23, 1964, at 2 p.t** the regain:
meeting boar, math Bnyor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. St.lief, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................
ABSENTt Noue ................. O,
OFFICERS PRESENT:
iincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Th.mum, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Dr. J. H. Stockman,
Pastor, St. Markts Lutheran Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 9, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
COUNCIL: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Clarence H. Fond has qualified
n,s a member of Council for a term ending August 31, 1966, to fill a vacancy created
by the resignation of Mr. Mai*er L. Young.
Mayor Dillard welcomed Mr. Pond on behalf of the other members of Council
MILITARY COMPANIES: Mr. James N. Kincanon introduced Lieutenant Command*
Richard J. Glannini, Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
2 .p.m.. Monday, November 23, 1964, on the request of the Roanoke Gas Company that
Seventh Street, N. H., between Patton Avenue and Harrison Avenue; also, Harrison
Avenue, No E., between Seventh Street and Kimball Avenue, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, the matter was before the body,
In this connection the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the two streets be closed, wash*fore Council:
'October 15, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The above street closing request was considered by the Git!
Planning Commission during its regular meeting of October 14,
1964. It was learned that the Roanoke Gas Company desires to
have the streets closed in order to develop their properties
located on both sides of said streets more feasibly and econm-
ically.
After comparing this request with the development proposal for
this general area prepared by the City Planning Department, it
was found that the proposed street closing is in keeping with
the proposals of the general plan. It mas also noted that the
portions of streets are not needed for general traffic circula-
tion in this general area.
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The Flnnning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the above described portions of Harrison Avenue and
Seventh Street, more clearly identified on n map prepared under
the date of July 1, 1964 by C, B. Malcolm ~ Son, be vacated,
discontinued and closede the City retaining easements for
public utilities.
Very truly yours,
'' ' S/ W~rner K, Sensbsch
for Henry Ho Roynton · Chairman'
The viewers previously appointed, by Council also submitted u written ..
report, advising that they have visited end viewed the above described streets and
the adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience
would result, either, to any individual or to the public, from vacating, discontinnis
and closing said streets.
Hr. Frank W. SauedeFs, Attorney, representing the Roanoke Cas Company,
appeared before Council In support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request. Mr, St*liar moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(=16124) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinning and closing ?th Street.
N. E.. from its intersection mith the northerly side of Patton Avenue. ~.
from the west side of ?th Street. N. £.. westerly for a distance of 299.45 feet
along the northerly side thereof (i.e.. from ?th Street. ~. £.t to Kimball Avenue.
N. Eo) and for a distance of 299.39 feet along the southerly side thereof, in the
City of Roanoke. Virginia. and being more particularly shown on plat of survey
prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son. $.C.E*tS. dated dated July 1. 1964.
WHEREAS. Roanoke Has Company heretofore made application to the City of
Roan*he. Virginia. that the streets hereinafter described be permanently vacated.
discontinned and closed after having first posted notice of the intended applicntto
as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the 28thday of
September. 1964. adopted Resolution No° 160300 appointing Messrso L. S. Waldrop.
Les,er E. St*var. Jr** Mlllinm P. Wallace. J. Harry McBroom and J° Tare McBroom as
viewers to view the aforesaid streets and report iff writing, pursuant to the pro-
visions of Section 15,1-364 of the Code of Virginia whether in their opinion any,
and. if any. what inconvenience would result from discontinuing ,.he same; and
WltEHEAS. said viewers did visit and view the aforesaid streets and the
adjacent neighborhoods and did report in writing that in their opinion no incon-
venience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating.
discontinuln9 and closing said streets; and
WHEREAS. this matter has been referred to the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia. which said Commission has approved the permanent vacatin
discontinuing and closing of said streets; and
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NREREA5o a public hearing on the aforesaid application to permanently
vacate, discnntfnue and close.said streets was held, after · entice thereof wis
duly advertised,in The Roanoke ~orld-Newa ca November 6, 1964. advising the public
or the said public hearing before this Council on November 23o 1964, nt 2 p.m., on
said day, at which meeting there mos expressed on objection or opposition so
vacating, discontlnning and closing said streets; nad
RREREAS, in she opinion of this Council, no inconvenience to the public
or any owner Mill resuit ir said streets be va:ired, discontinued and closed for
abe purposes set forth in the aforesaid application.
TflEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginio~
tbnt those certain streets located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. shown on Sheet
No. 301 of the Tax Appraisal Nap of the City of Roanohe, Virginia. and more por-
ticularly described as follous, to-wit:
?th Street. N. E** from its intersection with the northerly
side of Patton Avenue. N. E** northerly to the north side of
side of ?th Street, N. E** mesteFly for a distance of 299.4S feet
along the northerly side thereof (i.e.~ from 7th Street, N.
to Eimball Ave·ua, N. E.) and for a distance of 299.~9 feet along
the southerly side thereof. In the City of Roanoke. Virginia. and
being move particulaFly shown on plat of survey prepared by
Hal:nlm ~ Son, $.C.Eo*S, dated July 1, 1964.
be and the same ave hereby permanently vacated, discontinued and closed and that
all right~ tiile and interest of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and the public in
and to the some be and they are hereby released Insofar as the Council is empoaered
so to do, the City of Roanoke reserving unto itself, however, · perpetuol easement
for sewe~ lines, drains, water lines and other public utilities which may now be
located in the aforesaid streets.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Gity Engineer be and he is hereby directed
'to mark UPermanently Vacated, Discontinued and Closed# said streets on all maps and
plats on file in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
on which said streets ore shown, referring'thereon to the hook and page of Ordinanc~
and Resolutions of the Council of t~e City of Roanoke, Virginia, wherein this
Ordinance shall be spreld; and the City'Clerk is directed to transmit an attested
cop~ hereof to the Clerhof the Uustlngs Court of the City of Roanoke for recordatic
in said Clerk*s Office.
The motion was seconded by Rr° Nheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, ~ond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Hayor Dillard .......... ~ .........
NAYS: None ............ ~- .... O.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2'p.m.,
Monday, November 23, 1964, on the request of Mr° Rufus C. Hurt, et ax., that proper!
located on the north side of Brambleton Avenue, 5. N., between Red Reck Road and
Ashby Street, described as Lots 8, 9 and the southern portion of Lst 10, Block 5,
Evergreen Development Company, Official Tax Nos. 1650528, 1650527 and 16505260 be
rezoned from General Residence Oistrltt to Onsiness District, the matter was before
the body,
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la this connection the follomlng communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending tbut the request be grunted, wes before Council:
*October 15, 1964
.- · The Honorable Denton O, Dillard, Mayor
end ~embers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this request iu Its
October 14, 1964 meeting. It was learned that Mr. Hurt Is
planning to expand his beauty parlor operation end to extend
the building beyond adjacent lots.
After thorough study of all factors involved and having duly
, made field Inspection, the Planning Commission concluded that
business use of said properties would constitute a logical
extension of au already existing business area amd would not
be detrimental to adjacent residential areas.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the above
rezonfng request be granted.
Very truly,yours,
$/ #erner K. Sensbach
for Henry fl. Boynton
Mr. Claude D, Carter, 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, Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon Its first reading:
(m16125) AN ORDINAhCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the property described as 2933 Brambletoc Avenue, So w., Roanoke, Virginia,
and being all of Lots 8 and 9, and the southern gg. lS feet on the west and 90.89
feet On the east Of Lot 10, said Lots R. g and 10 being in Block 5, Map of the
Evergreen Development Company, Incorporated, of record in the Clerk*s Office of the
Circuit Court for Roanoke County. Virginia, in Plat Hooh 2, page 88, and further
being described as Roanoke City Official Tax Nos. 1650526, 1650527 and 165052~,
rezoned from General Residence District to Business District; and
RHEHEAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the herelnaftel
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District; and
hHEREAS, notice required by Title XV. Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published tn =The Hannah*
Morld-News,# a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and
MHEREAS, the hearing as provided for In said notice was held on the 23rd
day of November, 1964, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
he heard both for amd against the proposed rezoning; and
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BBEREAS, this Council, after considering the, evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described lnnd~should be rezoned..
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED bV the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chepter 4, Section l,.or The Code or the'City of Roeeoke, 1956, relating to.
Zoning, be amended and reennoted in the following particular nad no other, viz.:
Property located at 2933 Brnmbleton Avenue, S. M** Roanoke, Virginia,
described ns being nil of Lo~8 and 90 end the southern 9g.15 feet on the west and
90.89 feet on the east of Lot 10, said Lots fl, 9 and 10, being in Block S. Hap of
the Evergreen Development Company, Incorporated. of record in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court for Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book 20 page 88, designated
on Sheet 165 of theZonlng Rap as Official Tax Nos. 1650528. 1650527 and 165o526.
be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Business District and
the Zoning Nap shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Bessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2 p.m.,
Monday, November 25, 1964, on therequest of Mr. Warren L. Baker that property
located on the south side of Georgia Avenue, N. E., east of Sixth Street, described
as Lots 1-5, inclusive, Block 19, Dean~ood Terrace, Official Tax Nos. 3042501-
3042505, inclusive, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District.
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
*October 15, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centl~men:
The Planning Commission considered this rezoning request in its
October 14, 1964 meeting. Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick, attorney
for Br. Baker, informed the Commission that his client is pro-
posing to use these lots for commercial purposes.
After studying thi~ request, ~he Commission found that the
proposed zone change would be in keeping with the land development
proposal and that it would not be detrimental to nearby residential
uses.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the above
described properties be rezoaed from General Residence to Business
District.
Very truly yours,
$/ Werner K. Sensbach
for Henry B. Doynton
Chairman~
Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
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, In reply to questioning. Hr. Fitzpatrick. stated that the plans of his
client os to the type of besioess to be erected os the property If it is reaDied
ore indefinite mt this time, bat that he hopes to erect a smell office building or
something mhich,mlll be compatible mith the neighborhood.,
, No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Hr. Stolier
moved that Council concur in the tacoma*ado*ion of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading~
(w16126) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV. Chapter 4, Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. in relation to Zoning.
NREREAS. application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have Lots 1-5, inclusive. Block 19, Mop of Deaamood Terrace, Official Tax Nos.
3042501-3042505, lnclusire, located on the southerly side of Georgia Avenue, N..E.~
west of Sixth Street, N. E., reaoned from General Residence District to Business
District; and
WHEREAS, the City,Planning Commission has recommended that the her*inDite
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District;
~BEREAS, notice required by Title AY. Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in #~he
Roanoke World-News,' a nemspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and .
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 23rd
day of November, 1964, at 2 p,m,, before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS. this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned,
YBEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title X¥. Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relatlng
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the southerly side of Georgia Avenue, No E., west of
Sixth Street, N. E** described as Lots 1=5, inclusive, Block 19, Hap of Deanwood
Terrace, designated on Sheet 304 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax Nos. 3042501=
3042505, inclusive, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to
Business District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard ...................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
HOUSING-SLUR CLEARANCE: Conneil at its meetieg on Jell I3, 1964, having
adopted ~esolation No. 15910, approving the fll'ing of e survey and planning appli-
cation by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority with the Federal
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Government to defray costs of surveys and planning in the Kimbell Project area,
the estimet?d cost being $95,000, Mr. Mllllem S. Hobard, Chairman of the Rousing
AptkorJty, appeared before the body, advising that since that date preliminary
investigation by consultants end the Urban Reaemal Regional 9ffice in Philadelphia
Indicates that the area of detailed study should be reduced with tke northern
boundary at Orange Avenue instead of Pocahontas Avenue as originally requested at
aa estimated cost of $9805000 Mr. Hubard explaining that the main consideration in
this decision is that the topography north of Orapge Avenue, considered with the
unusual terrain south or Orange Avenue, may prevent a feasible project, and
requesting that Council adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 15910.
In this connection, a communication from the Director of City Planning,
concurring in the request oF the ~ity of Roanohe Redevelopment and Rousing
Authority, was before Council.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones questioning the possible loss
of federal aid for that portion of a major arterial highway in the area proposed
to be eliminated, and Mr. Garland questioning the relatively low reduction in the
estimated cost of the survey considering the size of the area proposed to be
eliminated, and Hr. Dubard euplaining that the area is being reduced as a matter of
expediency with the understanding that various aspects of the project will be
considered as they arise, Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the request of
the City of Roanohe Redevelopment and Dousing Authority and offered the following
Resolution:
(~16127) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 15910 as adopted by the
Council of the City of Roanohe, Virginia, on July 13, 1964, insofar as it relates
to the boundary description therein and reducing the estimated cost from $95,000
to $99,500, all pertaining to Sur~ey and Planning by the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Dousing Authority in such area as authorized by the City Council.
(For ful~ text of Resolution, se~ Resoiptton Book No. 27, page 409.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconde¢
by M~. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MesSFSo Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5taller. Rheeler and
Msyor Dillard ...................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Claude D.,Carter. Attorney, representin!
Hr. Fred Go Alouf, et nxot requesting that property located at the northeast corner
of Meadows Street and Liberty Road. N. N., described as Lots 10. 11 and the
.adjoining 10 feet of Lot 1, BlocE 1, Meadow Land. Official Tax Nos. 2071322, 207132:
and 2071302, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District. was
before Council.
On motion of Rro Jones, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
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REPORTS OF OFFICFiS:
BUDG£T-AIRPORT: ,The City Manager submltted*n uritten report,
that $50 be transferred from Seas,ut1 Help to Extra Help under Personal Services,
Section s89, #Airport,# of the 1964 budget,
Mr, St,lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Heuuger end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#1612H) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section ZH9, 'Airport,w of
the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook ~o. 27, page 411.)
Mr. StoileF moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was sec,nde(
by MF, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler and
mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDCET-SNO~ RE~OYAL: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a request of the Director of Public Morks that $2,400 be transferred from
Operating Supplies and Haterials to Other Equipment - Nem under Section #86, USnom
and Ice Removal,' of the 1964 budget, to provide for the purchase of six snom
plows.
After a discussion of whether the amount should be transferred or
appropriated, and Council being of the opinion that the amount should be transferre,
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16129) AN ORDINANCE to a~eud and reordaln Section w86, ~Snow and Ice
Removal," of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 27, page 412.)
Mr. St.lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:, Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Bheeler and
Halor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-DEPARYMENT,OF PUBLIC ~ORKS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting a request of the Director of the Department of Public ~orks
that the time clock in the Street and Sewer Division be replaced at an estimated
cost of $2?5 and that a new time clock be purchased for the Street Cleaning Divisiol
at an estimated cost nf $2?5,-the City Manager recommending that $550 be appropriate
for the purchase of two time clocks.
Yhe City,Anditor pointing out that-funds are included ia the proposed
1965 bndget for.the pnrchaseof a,time clock tu serve the Street Cleaning Division,
~r. Stoller offered the f. Il.ming emergency Ordinance appropriating $275 to replace
the time clock in the Street and Sewer Division:
(#16130) AN ORDINANCE to anend and reordain Section a82, ~Street Repair,*
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 412.)
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Hr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The mo~loo was seconded
by ir, Pollard sod adopted by the follomiog vote:
AYES: Nessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler iud
lsyor Dlllord ........................-?.
NAYs: None .................. O,
BHDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Nunager submitted the following report,
mending thin he be authorized to Ylll certain vacancies ia various municipal
deportuents since they are of on emergency nature:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 23, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient operation
of the City, and I would appreciate your authorizing employment.
You will observe that there are ns.new employees requested.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Dental Assistant - Group 14
Clerk-Stenographer - Group 15
X-roy Technician - Group 16
Clinic Helper ~ GFOUp 21
MAYER DEPARTMENT - Filter Operator l
ENGIHEERING - Clerk-Stenographer, Group 15, Step 2 Draftsman, Group 10, Step 2
MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERYY - One Maintenance Helper, Group 6, Step 1
One Maintenance Laborer, Group 9, Step 1
MUNICIPAL BUILDING - One Janitor, G~oup 20~ Step 1
STREET REPAIR - One 5treat Crew Helper, Group 9, Step 1
SERER AND DRAIN CONSTRUCTION - One Street Crew Helper, Group 9, Step 1
STREET CONSTRUCTION - One Street Crew Helper, Group 9, Step 1
SE~ER MAINTENANCE - Two Street Crew Helpers, Group 9, Step 1
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL - Two Disposal'Laborers. Group 10, Step 1
Also, it ia requested that three
additional incinerator operators
be employed in.Group 3, Step 1,.
and that three disposal laborers
be deleted from the budget, There
will be no additional employees
added.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Managerw
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager nad that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
DEP~RTMENV OF PUBLIC MELFABE: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that there ia a shortage of certain,items in the surplus commodity
food program totaling $605.70 and that under the contract between the City of
Roanoke and the Federal Government the city is required to replace the shortage
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ia food or cash, the City Huaager stating that he prefers to replace the food
rather then make u cash settlement nnd suggesting that he be authorized to obtain
bids on the Items so that an appropriation, cna be,made for*the actual cost to the
city of replacing the food,
Hr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the report of the City Hunuger
end that he proceed to advertise for bids on the items of food or mbicb there is
n shortage, The motion was seconded by Hr, Jones end unenimously adopted,
BUDGET-INSURANCE-PARES*AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having
appropriated $1.598.78 to cover the cost of repairing damages to a bulldozer used
at the East Cate Sanitary Landfill caused by vandalism, and having instructed the
City Manager to ascertain from the Insurance Advisory Committee whether or not the
damage is covered by present insurance of the city. and, if not, to submit ·
recommendation as to whether or not damage to city eqoipment by vandalism should
be covered by.insurance In the future, the City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the damages to the bulldozer were not covered by insurance, that he
has caused a survey to be made of fourteen pieces Of equipment valued at $141,000
which he believes should be insured from vandalism at a cost of approximately
$705 annually, and, therefore, he has secured insurance o* said equipment *et of
available funds which he trusts it will be the pleasure of Council to concur in.
· Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones.
Hr. Iheeler voiced the opinion that the infrequent damage to city
equipment by vandalism does not j~stify the cost of $705 per year for coverage and
offered a substitute notion that the report of the City Manager be filed and that
the City Manager be instructed to cancel the insurance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted, Messrs. Jones and St*lief voting no.
Hr. Jones then moved that the question of insuring city equipment from
damages caused by vandalism be referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A
Garland,.Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Benton O. Dillard, Bueford B. Thompson,
Hurray A. St'oiler and Jack B. Coulter i* connection with its study of the insurance
program Of the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Hr. St*lief and unani-
mously adopted,
TRAFFIC: Council having referred the matter of correcting traffic
hazards at certain intersections to the City Manager for action, and, if necessary,
to report back to the body, the: City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting the following report of the Superintendent of Traffic ~ngineeriug and
Communications:
NNovember 16, 1964
Mr, Arthur $, Owe*s,
City #snarer
City of Roan*he, Va.
Dear Mr. Owens:
In reference to your memorandum of November 13, 1964, I mash
to submit the following information relative to traffic conditions
at certain locations as requested by City Council on November 4,
1964:
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£dgewogd StTcet amd Hiideu LuBe. S. M.
Complaints arising'at this location can be attributed tO
sobstsutlal vehicular traffic using the Edgewood Street cutoff
to by puss congestion OR Braadon nad Grandam Avenues, There is a
sight clearance problem at this location existing on private
property, TbSs creates anxiety on the port of the residents oR
Maiden Lone entering the intersection, They ore afraid of being
bit by high speed vehicles travelling north on Edgewood Street,
Measures adopted in recognition of the problem include pavement
murhlngu, stop slgnse dangerous intersection signs and speed
limit signs, Additional improvements mill call for physical
changes which mill be expensive, Ho unusual amount of speeding
has been noted ut this location as compared to other parts of
the city, Accident experience is very good in spite of potential
hazard,
Bos~ Lane and Perslnoer Road. S. M.
This is a dogleg intersection existing in a residential
problews in sight clearance and geometrics, The d&sign repre-
first place, Coeplalnts arise out of high school students
tearing through the intersection presumably at high speed.
cutting corners, with tires screaming at oil hours of day and
night, Accident experience at this location is good in spite
of potential hazard, A stop sign stops north bound traffic on
problem here is implied although · thorough surveillance Job
will most likely result in few or no arrests. I cannot sub-
stun*late the complaints made relative to this intersection as
no evidence of improper driving has been observed during study
periods,
Shirley Avenue and Delleville Road, S
A small number of accidents hare OCCUrred at this location
the past rem lears which investigation shows can be attributed
to speeding and failure to yield in conformance with the right
hand rule of driving, There is no problem of sight c. learance
at this location. Our meager budget does not permit stop signs
to be installed at every intersection but by priorities estab-
lished in conformance with good traffic engineering practices,
The location has been de, signated a possible for signing in 1965,
Salem Turnpike ~ Nestside Hlvdtt St M
Plaza Shopping Center. The usual complaint is for a traffic
signal at this location. There is no sight clearance problem,
Traffic control is exercised by a stop sign on Mestside. There
for signalizing this intersection, thus complaints are not valid
The City Manager pointing out
is impossible to assign a police office
Salem Avenue and South Jefferson Street
os important service, Hr. Pollard moved that the report be ~iled.
seconded by Mr. 5toiler and unanimously adopted.
This intersection is in the highly congested Central Business
District math congestion paramount most of the day. Conflicts here
arise out of timing the traffic signals, and especially splitting
time between vehicles and pedestrians. Pedestrian peaks caused by
General Office employees around 1:00 PM and at 5:00 PM coincide
math vehicular peaks resulting in an impossible situation. Your
attention is invited to the 1951 report of Howard, Needles, Tammen
and Bergendoff on the Hunter Viaduct pointing out o need for a
Salem Ayenue pedestrian subway by 1970. A police officer should
be regularly assigned to this intersection to work traffic by hand
when the capacity Of the signals to handle, traffic is exceeded.
Very truly yours,
'S/ James D. S~nk
James D. S'lnk. Superintendent
Traffic Engineering ~ Comm.u
that due to the limitation of personnel It
at the intersection of Hunter Viaduct,
without the sacrifice of some other lost
The motion mas
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AUDIYS-SCROOLSt The City Asditor sebmitted mrittes reports os the
exomlsstloo of the records of Forest Park Elemeotory School, Gsrden City Elementsry
School end Flshburn Parh Elementary School for the school year ended Jane 30, 1964.
sdvislug that nil the records were in order and the stotements of receipts end
disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the period end the finonclol
condition or the respective funds.
On motion of Mr. Nheeler, seconded by Mr. St*lief and unanimously adopted
the reports were filed.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for stud
report and recommendation a request o~I Hr. 'Carl A. Hontgomery, et ux., that pr*pert
located on the east side of Ashby Street, S. N., between Drambleton Avenue and
5ueetbrier Avenue, described os Lot So Block 4, Corbieshum, Official Tax No.
1650801. he rezoned from General Residence District to B.siness Districte the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
granted.
Mr. St*liar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 pom. o
December 20, 1964. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SXGNS: Council having referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney
and the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation a request
of 5toni*rd ~ Znge, Incorporated, that permission be granted for the erection of
two signs in excess of the height limit of 28 feet on ground signs and that Chapter
7, Title XVo of The Code of the City Of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Signs, Awnings
and Marquees, be amended OF clarified so that the height limit Of 28 feet will not
apply to ground signs, the City Manager and the City Attorney submitted the
following report:
#Roanoke, Virginia
~ovember g, 1964
To the City Council
Roan*he, Virginia
Gentlemen:
You referred to the below committee o request from Stanford
~ lnge Advertising Agency to permit the erection of two signs
in excess of the height limit of 28 feet, which contravenes
Section 11 of Chapter ? of Title XV of The Code of the City of
After a conference with the Building Commissioner. your
committee sees no objection to these signs being erected as
~requested. However. since their erection would contravene the
pr*vlsi*ns of the above chapter of the Code, we feel that such
permission should be granted through an emergency amendment of
that chapter. Accordingly, the City Attorney, after a conference
with the Building Commissioner, has prepared an emergency
ordinance which, if adopted, would immediately afford the relief
requested.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
Arthur S. Owens
S/ Ran G. #hattie
Ran G. Mhittle
City Planning Commissionu
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The. City Planning Cosinlssloa submitted the following reports
'November 19, 1964
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Ifembers of City Council
Hoanoke, Virginia
Geatlemen~
During its regulor meeting or November lB, 1964 the City Planning
Commission considered the request of Antrim Motors, Xncorporated
to erect a 44-foot sign on their premises, as well as the recom-
mendation of the Commissioner of Buildings to amend portions of
the Sign Ordinonce.
The Planning Commission is particularly concerned with the affects
or the proposed amendment which would permit outright the erection
or post signs ned ground signs to the height of 100 feet above
ground, The construction of such large predominant structures may
have n very disrupting affect upon the visual appearance of the
community, For this reason, the Planning Commission wants to
study the present amendment, as well as its affects on the community
in more detail, A report on the findings of the Commission will
be made available to City Council at a later date.
In the meantime, the Planning Commission suggests that the Building
Commissioner issue a special permit to permit the erection of a
44-foot sign to Antrim Motors. Incorporated.
Sincerely yours,
S/ ~erner [. S~sbach/h
Henry Be Boynton
Chairman"
In this connection. Hessrs. Hunter H. Akers. rancher T. Turner and
Janes L. Chitwood appeared before Council and urged that the Ordinance amending the
City Code be adopted.
Mr. Roy.C. Kinsey voiced the opinion that the above section of the City
Code should DOt be amended.
~r. ~erner K. Sensbach. Director of City Planning, emphasized that the
section in question should not be amended until the City Planning Commission has
had the oppartunit~ to study the proposed amendment.
After a lengthy discussion of the question, l~r. Stoller moved that Counci
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure authorizing
the Building Commissioner to issue a special permit for the erection of the two
signs. The motion mas'seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
Mr. Hheeler then moved that the proposed Ordinance amending and reordainir
Section 13, Chapter 7, Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. be referz
to the City Planning Commission for its information in connection with its study of
post signs and ground signs. The motion was seconded by Hr. Stoller'and unanimousl)
adopted,
HUDGE~CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having informally appointed a committee
to study the question of publishing a newspaper supplement showing the citizens
of Bean,he how their tax dollar is being spent, the committee submitted the foil,sSi
report:
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1965, en exemption of $450 on the ·ssessed v·lue of reel estate
to owners over 65 mith i gross Inn·ne or less then $2,000 per
This ordinance is uaw submitted. It Is modeled o· the Baltimore
Decease · new year began before the Baltimore ordinance became
available, yoer attention is invited to the effective date of the
proposed ordinance; January 1, 1966.
Your attention is also called to subsection (b) (4) confining
the benefits of this ordinance to those morth less than $5,000
exclusive of their home.
If th'e ordinance is adopted, the form of application used in
Baltimore is now available here and can be used by us to draft
Respectfully submitted,'
Robert A. Carland,
James E. Jones,
Hurray A. Stoller, Chairman,"
In a discussion of the proposed Ordinance, Mr. Garland reiterated his
stand tha~ there ore, other groups who are equally in need of tax exemptions and
pointed out that Council has not even consulted the Commissioner of the Revenue or
the City Treasurer es to ramifications in the implementation of the Ordinance.
Mr. Pond expressed concern that the tax exemption mill establish a
precedent for a certoin group.
Mr. Jones pointed out that these people are recognized by the State and
Federal Covevnaents with tax exemptions for being over 65 years of age and for
blind·ess.
Mr. Pollard voiced the opinion that these people are the forgotten people
and that Council should recognize them by grueling the tax exemption.
Mr. Nheeler warned that if the tax exemption is granted other groups mill
also request Council for tax exemptions.
Mayor Dillard pointed out that other cities are competing for aged people
and that he feels ~hese people should be encouraged to remain in Roanoke to con-
tribute to tis economy.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. 5taller moved that the
folloming Ordinance be place~ upon.its first reading:
(c16225) AN ORDINANCE to provide a certain tax credit as to property
taxes imposed upon real property in this City, for certain persons mbo are sixty-fit
iyeers of age or ove~, and relating generally to the terms and conditions of any such
tax credit and to the time It may be granted and to the manner in which it is
applied for and granted.
DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as folloms:
(a} Beginning for taxable periods from and after January 1, 1966, a tax
credit is provided as to property taxes imposed upon real {bat not personal) propert~
by the City of Roanoke.
'~ovember 19, 1964.
To the Council or the
Cit~ of Roanoke.
Gentlemen:
Several months nog you oppoluted the undersigned committee to
investigate the possibilities ut the City or Ronuoke~prepsrlng
ur baring prepared u unmspopeF supplement us un educational
piece to be inserted in our local paper shoulng the citinens or
Ronnoke how their tu~ dollar in the city is being spent. This
committee hhs met end otter careful consideration is recommending
that Council appropriate o maximum of $5,000 in the 1965 budget
to cover the cost of printing said publication. This cost
include the photographs to be used along with engravings and
copra The publication alii contain lmelve pages ut information on
the various departments in the city, their responsibilities end
their cost to operate said departments. In checking mith other
cities it is learned that this has been very well received by the
citinens of each ut the respective cities end it has provided
the educational means and a better understanding among the
citinens as a result of their being better informed ut the cost
of government.
It is recommended that this report be adopted and referred to the
1965 budget study committee to be included in the 1965 budget.
It is further recommended that Hr. Arthur $. Omens. Hr. J. Robert
Thomas and Hr. Namer K. gensbach be appointed as a committee to
work with thc writers of this publication with Hr. Owens serving
as chairman. Farther it is suggested that every erfurt be made
to complete the work on this report in order that Jt might be
published on or about March i, 1965.
Respectfully,
S/ Robert A, Garland
nfo Robert A. Garland,
S/ Vincent St Rheeler
Mr. Vincent S. Rheeler,
S! James E. Jones
Hr. James £. Jones, Chairman.
In this connection, a communication from The Star, proposing to prepare.
publish and distribute.3$,000 copies of the supplement for $2.990 and to furnish
additional copies of the supplement for $16 per thousand, was before Council.
A communication from Ford Stephens and Company, proposing an hour-long
television *documentary" on the two local television stations simultaneously at an
estimated cost of $2,?00, was also before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Rt. Rheeler and unanimously adopted
the question of appropriating $5,000 to inform the citizens of Roanoke how their
tax dollar is being spent was referred to 1955 budget study. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction Of a storm drain on Salem Turnpike. N. W., west of
Red Fox Drive, submitted the following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 23, 1964
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened before City Council on Monday, November 16,
1964, for the construction of a 30' Storm Drain on Salem Turnpike,
west of Red Fox Drive.
Three bids mere submitted on this work, and the low bidder
was Draper Construction Company in the amount of $19.600. The
bids have been tabulated and found to be in order. It is
recommended, if Council is inclined to do the work, that the
contract be awarded to Draper Construction Company in this amount.
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If this project IS accomplished, it will require an appro-
priation o! $18e615 to cover the Draper Contraot usd the fifteen
dollars advertising costs,
Respectively submitted,
S! Vincent S, Rheeler
pc
Vlucent $, Mheeler
Cheirmcn
$! Arthur S. Omens
Arthur S, Omens
City Manager
S! R, Cletus Hroyles
B, Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Ruths'
In this connectiou, Mr. Rheeler pointed out that the original estimate of
the cost of the project mas $9.$00,
After a discussion of plans and specifications for th~ project, Mr.
Mheeler moved that the matter be referred bach to the committee for further study
mith a view of reducing the cost of said .project, The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ZONING: Council at its last regular meeting, in view of the question
mhether a tFaet Of land located on the east side of Colonial Avenue, 5, N** in
the vicinity of CleoFfield Road, designated as Official Tax No. 1280301, is actuall:
zoned General Residence District or Light Industrial District, having instructed
the City Manager to suspend temporarily a building permit issued on November 11,
1964, to Bumble Oil ~ Refining Company for the construction of a service station on
the property, and, in the meantime, having referred the matter to the City Planning
Commission for study,, report and recommendation as to the best use Of said land.
the City Manager submit~ed a written report, transmitting a Resolutlon mhich would
carry out the instructions of Council to suspend the building permit temporarily
and requested that it be adopted.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission also submitted the
following report:
*November 19, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During its regular meeting of November lO, 1964 the City Planning
Commission studied this rezoning request in the light of the
attempt to establish a commercial use on the above-mentioned lot.
After thorough study of all land planning factors involved, the
Planning Commission determined that the character of the area is
residential throughout. In addition, plans are undermay to establish
an educational center on City property located on both sides of
Colonial Avenne. Considering the existing land use pattern and the
proposed development, The Planning Commission concluded that any
use other than residential would be detrimental to the general
welfare of the community.
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The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends.to City
Council that portions or the property identified os Official
Tox Ho. 1280301, which is presently zoned Light 1odnstrinle
should he zoned for Geoerol Residence District* In addition,
the property omned by the City of Roanoke, identified ns Official
Tax*Ho. 1~80201. of which t strip of lnnd 200 feet deep extending
along the trnchs of the Norfolk and Hestern Railway should also
be rezoned from Light Industrial to General Residence District.
This proposal is consistent ulth the recommendations of the hem
toning map presently in preparation.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Mermer M. Seesbacb/ h
Henry B, Boynton
Chairmanw
In a discussion of the matter. Hr. Robert M. Eagan. Jr., District Manager
of the Humble Oil & Refining Company, appeared before Council, advising that during
the past week his company bas legally weighed its *position and its legal advice has
been that It is well within Its rights in erecting the service station on the tract
of land, therefore, it is the hope of the Humble Oil ~ Refining Company that Council
will restore those rights.
~r. ~fllfam L. Xartln, Attorney, representing residents of the area.
pointed out that when the area was annexed in 1943 there were few houses Jn the
neighborhood, but the picture has changed, that he doubts seriously if a building
permit issued to someone as an agent who In reality mas the prfflcfpal is legal,
and expressed the hope that Council will see fit to abide by the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Hr. Cruller offered the followln
Resolution directing the suspension of the building permit until further action of
Council:
(~16131) A RESOLUTION directing the suspension of Huilding Permit No,
51772 with reference to the use of property designated as Official No, 128-08-01
on the City's Tax Appraisal Map.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Uooh No. 27. page 413,)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the fol]oming vote, Messrs. Jones and Pond indicating
they are willing to vote for the temporary suspension of the building permit
pending receipt of legal information from the City Attorney:
AYES: ~essrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller and Mayor Dillard .........
HAYS: Hr. Wheeler ............................... ~ .............. 1.
(Mr, Pollard not voting)
Mr. Stoller then moved that a public hearing be held at 2 p.m., December
2~, 1964, on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that those portions
of the tracts of land designated as Official Tax Nos. 1280301 and 1880201 zoned
as Light Industrial District he rezoned to General Residence District.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Jones pointed out that Council has directed the City Attorney to
examine pertinent maps and Ordinances for the purpose of determining whether or not
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the tract of land designated as Official Tax No. 1280501 was properly.~ezoaed for
industrial purposes and moved that the City Attorney be Instructed to submit to
Council at its next regular meeting on November 30e 1964, the results of his
examinat'ion of the maps and Ordinances, and, also, to advise the body whether or
not the building permit Issued on November Il, 1964, to Humble Oil and Refining
Company mas properly issued. The motion was seconded by Hr. Nheeler and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond end Rheeler ...............
NAYS: Hr. Stoller nad Mayor Dillard ...................................2.
SCROOLS: Council at its meeting on November 9, 1964, having deferred
action on the request of the Advisory Committee of the University of Virginia Center
that the City of Roanoke conditionally indicate its willingness to convey to the
University of Virginia a 35-acre tract of land on the west side of Colonial Avenue,
S. M.. for use of the Roanoke Center. the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the Advisory Committee appeared before Council for a
discussion of the matter, with Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger acting as spokesman.
In a discussion of the matter, Hr. Stoller raised the question as to
wbether or not Highland Park could be used as the site for the Roanoke Center.
Mr. James P. Hart. Jr** a member of the Advisory Committee, pointed out
that Jefferson High School uses Highland Park for its athletic program.
· rs. Earl D. Blair, 3225 ?asley Avenue, S. ~., questioned the city giving
away such valuable property, and whether or not Colonial Avenue will be widened,
sidewalks installed and a parking lot constructed at the rear of homes of the
residents of the area, Mrs. Blair stating that residents of the area are concerned
about having a place for their children to play and sufficient space for future
expansion of public schools and suggested that consideration be 9ivan to placing
the Center on the east side of Colonial Avenue.
Hr. Werner Ko Sensbach, Director of City Planning, advised that if an
educational center is established on both sides of Colonial Avenue the street will
be widened to BO feet and sidewalks will be installed eventually.
Mr. Wheeler voiced the opinion that only 20 or 25 acres should be conveye,
to the University of Virginia and moved that a proposed draft of Resolution be
amended to read 25 acres.
Hr. Robert J. Rogers, a member of the Advisory Committee, explaining that
35 acres is the minimum required by the state, the motion offered by Hr. Rheeler
Rt. Pollard then moved that the draft of Resolution be amended to read
wCity Farm land' instead of mpest house land'. The motion was seconded by
#heeler and unanimously adopted.
Hr. St*lieF then offered the following Resolution:
(u16132) A R~SOLUTION expressing this Councll*s conditional willingness
to convey a site on the west side of Colonial Avenue, S. W., out of what is known
as the City Farm land, unto the University of Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 414o)
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Hr, Stoller moved the mdGptlom of the Resolution, The motion was seconde¢
by Mro Garlnmd nod adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................~ ....~?*
NXYS: None .........~ ..... ~--0,
PLANNING-~ASTER PLAN: Council at Its meeting on November 9o i964. having
deferred action on n request or the City Planning Commission that It approve and
'adopt n Land Use Plan and a Parks'and Open'Space Plan as part of the Master Plan
'of the City of Roanoke, the matter mar again before the body.
Mr, Pond noted that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measures, The motion was seconded by NFo Stoller and
'unanimously adopted.
EUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF FUBLIC NELFARE~ Council at Its last regular meeting
having deferred action on a request of the Director of Public Welfare that $1,100
be transferred from Vehicular Equipment - New'and that $900 be transferred from
Office Furniture and Equipment - New to Office Furniture and Equipment - Replacemenl
under Section a52, "Public Assistance,' of the 1964 budget, to replace 14 obsolete
desks, in order that the City Auditor might furnish the body'with inf~rmatlon as
to whether or not funds were included in the 1964 budget for the purchase of several
new desks for the Department of Public Melfare, the City Auditor submitted a
re~ort, advising that funds were included in the 1964 budget for the purchase of
three secretarial desks and chairs and seven executive desks and chairs for the
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager assuring Council that
the new desRs are needed and recommending that unexpended funds be transferred for
the purchase thereof, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16153) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section m52, 'Public Assis-
tance,' of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 414.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:' Me**rs. Carland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7o
NAYS: None ................. O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INYRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROpERTY-STREETS AND ALLF. YS: Cou'ncJl having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure qnltclaimiog the interest of the City of
Roanoke in the eastern portion of Fifth Street, N. Eo, between Madison Avenue and
McDowell Avenue, to Mr. Harry G. Johnson, for anominal consideration of $1, he
presented same; whereupon, Wt. Wheeler moved that the following Ordinance be placed
upOn its first reading:
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(s16134) AN ORDINAHCE'dlreetlng that the City quitclaim its right, title
and interest, if anyi in and to the one-half portion of 5th Street° No K** contlguom
to Lot 1. Bloch Bt Ronnohe Land & Improvement Map, to Harry G. Johnson sad wife for
a nominal consideration of $1.00.
RHEREAS, a majority of this Council°s'Real Estate Committee has recommende
in writing, the adoption of this ordinance, in which recommendation this Council
concurs.
THEREFORE, HE I! ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Eoaaohe that the
City Attorney be, and be la hereby, directed to prepare a quitclaim deed pursuant
to which the City of Roanohe quitclaims unto.Harry G. Johnson and wife, for the
nowlnal consideration of $1.00, the ¢ity*s right, title and interest, if nny there
be, in and to that one-half portion of Sth Street. N. E** which is contiguous to
Lot 1, Clock H, Roanoke Land ~ Improvement Hap, said Sth Street, N. E** hating been
heretofore permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by Ordinance No. 15250,
adopted by this Council on the 3rd day of June, 1963; and that the proper City
officials be, and they are hereby, authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid
deed after the same has been prepared as herein directed and, thereafter, the City
Attorney is directed to deliver,he same to the aforesaid Johnsons mi,hunt receivin
the nominal consideration hereinabove mentioned.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Pollard, Pond, Nheeler and Mayor Dillard ........5.
lqAYS: Messrs. Jones and Stoller .......................................
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Mayor Dillard pointed out that Section 9 (d) of the Pay
Plan provides for the appointment of a Committee composed of members of Council to
review the performance and salary of Council appointees; whereupon, Mr. Garland
offered the following Resolution:
(n16135) A RE$OLOTION appointing the committee contemplated by Section
9 d of the Pay Plan,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolutisn Hugh No. 27, page 415.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ................. O. ,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY AUDITOR: Mayor Dillard brought to the attention of Council the
question of appointing a committee to study equipment for the office of the City
Auditor,
Mr. Wheeler moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the propel
measure providing for the appointment of a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A.
Darland,.Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, St** Clarence E. Pond and J. Robert Thomas to
mahe such a study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
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TRAFFIC~ Hsyor Dillard pointed out tbnt numerous traffic fines are bela~
collecte~ by.th~ state rather than tko city because Cbspter l, Title ~VIII, or Tbs
Code of the City of Rosnoke, 195~, has not been amended to conform to changes in
the state laws
On motion of HFs Nheeler, seconded by Mr. Fond and unanimously adopted,
the City Attorney mas directed to prepare the proper measures unending ~arlous
sections of Chapter 1, Title l¥1Zl, of the City Code, to parallel the state law,
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Mr. Stoller stated that he has received a communication
from a concerned citizen, complaining that the lack of parking facilities at
Jefferson High School is most serious, that both William Fleming High School and
Patrick Henry .High School have adequate teacher and student parking space, mhlle
teachers at Jefferson High School must rent parking space and students must rush
out every hour between classes to more their caf or are tempted to rub off the
patrolman's mark to keep from getting a parking ticket* and suggesting that a
Joint civic effort be made with CaJTary Baptist Church and the Eazlm Temple for
use cf their parking Jot by the teachers and that marking students and those living
In areas mithout adequate bus service be Issued stickers faf a small fee which
would entitle them to park In a two-hour parking zone during school hours.
On motion of ~r. StolleF, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the matter mas referred to the City Manager to ascertain whether or not parking
space can he obtained for these teachers and students at no cost to the city and to
report back to Council.
FARES A~D PLAYGROUNDS: Council having authorized the Fazing of the old
library building In Elmwood Park, but having directed that the flagpole in Elmwood
Park be left intact, Mr. Stoller stated that since It has been decided to leave the
flagpole at its present location he is of the opinion arrangements should be made
to hate a flag fiomn therefrom, and moved that the Batter be re[erred to the City
Manager for handling. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
On motion of Hr. Jones, seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
A~EST:
/City Clerk Ma/or
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COUNCIL, REGGLAR MEETING,
Wonder, November 30, 1964.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met io regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Menicipal Building, Moedey, November 30, 1964, at 2 p.m** the regulaz
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. St*lief, Vincent S. Wheeler end Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................T.
ABSENT: None .............. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Henager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by the Reverend L. C.
Dickers*n, In*erin Past*r, Connelly Memorial Baptist Church.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUULIC MATTERS:
GASOLINE: *Purauant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing the
automotive gasoline requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period from January
1, 1965, through December 31, 1965, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 30, 1964, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and mo representative present raising any question, the Mayor Instructed thc City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
City Mater Fire
Bidder Garage Deut. Deptt
Regular Premium Regular Premium
net p.g.. net p.g. net. p.g. net p,g.
American Oil Company $.1150 $.1600 $.1250 ' $.1940
Crown Central
Petroleum Corporation .1220 01500 no bid no bid
FRei 011 and EqaJpmeot
Company. Incorporated .1490 .1640 .1490 .1840
Golf Oil Corporation .1124 .1449 ,1199 .1521
Humble Oil ~ Refining
Company .1140 .1470 .1340 .1670
Salem 011Cnmpany,
Incorporated .1300 .1765 .1350 .1765
Sinclair Refining
Company .1212 .1388 01212 .1388
Texaco, Incorporated .1136 .1449 .1194 .1457
The Atlantic Refining
Company .1217 .1467 no bid no bid
The Pore Oil Company .1265 .1565 .1365 .1665
Whiting Oil Company .1239 .1614 .1314 .1614
Mr. St*liar moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, St** Chairman, Arthu~ S. Owens and Bm*ford B, Thompson for
tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measures
accepting the proposals of the lowest responsible bidders. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ARMORY-STADIUM: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for operatin
the concessions at the National Guard Armory for the period beginning January 1, 196
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a~d ending Jauusry ,i, 1966, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
1:30 p.~., Xoadsy, ~ovember 30, 1964, and to be opened at 2:00 p.w., before Ceeacll,
]syor Dillard asked If anyone hsd any questions about the advertisement, end no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor Instructed the City Clerk to
)roceed with, the opening of the bids.
The City Clerh advised that only one bid has been received and opened and
~ead the bid of Mr.. Samuel A. Garrison in the sum of 33 1/3~ of gross sales.
Mr. Stoller moved that. the bid b~ referred to a committee composed of..
Hessrs. Robert A. Garland. Chairman, Arthur S. Gmens and Rex T. Mitchell. jr** for
study, report and recommendation to Council and that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare the proper me,asure accepting the proposal of.#r. Garrison, if the committee
so recommends. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GARBAGE REMOYAL: A delegation of citizens appeared
before Council, with Hr. Jo E. Dudley, President of the Southeast Civic League.
acting as spohesman, and presented a petition signed by 21 citizens, complaining
that sometimes garbage is spilled in their yards and at all times the rubbish placed
the garbage cans Is left untouched and requesting that large truck garbage and
rubbish service be initiated in the alley between Keewo~Houlevavd and Greenbrier
Avenue, S. E., in the 1800 bi*ch, which will necessitate the acquisition of a right
of way across Lot 14, el*ch 15, garerly Place, Official Tax No. 4320214, or the
purchase of the entire lot, from Mr. Lawrence R. Noell, for the sum of $500, in order
that a portion of the alley, might be extended from Kenmood Boulevard to Greenbrier
Avenue.
Mr. Jones moved that the question be referred to o committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S. Owens, Chairman, Randolph Go NbS*tie, J. Robert Thomas and Roy R.
Pollard. St., for s~udy, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Attorney, representing
Mr. Richard R. Hamlet*, et mx., requesting that a ?.26-acre tract of land located nt
the west end of Rest*vet Avenue, S. N., designated as Official Tax No. 1521001, be
fez*fled from General Heslden~ District to Special Residence District. was before
Council.
Oe motion Of Mr. Jonest seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, repert and
recommendation to Council.
TAXES: A communication from Mr. Jack A. Pitman. co,plaShing.that he has
been refused a corrected statement of his 1964 personal property taxes and requestin9
that he be furnished such statement, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. St*Ilar, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the
matter was referred to the Commissioner of the Revenue with.the request that he
furnish Mr. Pitman the corrected statement.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SDDGET-JUYENILE AND OORESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitted
a written report, recommending that $20 be transferred from Food, Redical and
Housekeeping Supplies to Travel Expense and Edneatiol under Section m230 'Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court,m of the 1964 budget.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(u16136) AN.ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s23, "Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court,w of the 1964 Appropriation Ordlnence, and providing for
an emergencF,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. UT, page 420.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Hr. Rheeler and adopted bi the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: Hone ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Ranager submitted a written report, recom-
mending that $10,000 be appropriated to Overtime Pay Under Job Classification under
Section =]65, 'Overtime Pay and Salary and Wage Adjustments Under Job ClasslfJcatlol
Plan,' of the 1964 budget, to meet the needs for the balance of the year.
Hr. Stoller noted that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
M~nager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(nl613T} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section Zl6S, ~Overtfme Pay
and Salary and Wage Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan.~ of the 1964
Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinaoce Book No. UT, page 420.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:.
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pqllard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................ O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
WRoanoke, Virginia
November 30, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City Government:
WATER DEPARTMENT
Delinquent Accoonts Clerk, Group 17, Step 1
Laborer Group 10, Step 1
PURCHASING AGENT
Clerk-Steonographer. Group 15
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Omens
City Menu
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Mr, Jones moved that Council concur it the recommendations or the City
Manager end that the matter:be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Gorlaud and aUanlmonsl! adopte¢
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Mannger submitted n written report, advising
that the Roanoke Public Library Baird has been able tO secure the services or Hr,
Eduln Cnstagna, Director or the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland,
and President or the Aoericau Library Association, to speak at the dedication or
the new Mllliamson Road Branch Library on December 13, 19640 and that the Library
Board has requested.an appropriation or $194.20 to cover travel expenses and
honorarium of Mr. Castognao
In a discussion of the request, Mr. Jones voiced the opinion that a
speaker for the dedication can be secured in the Roanoke Vicinity without charge
and the money spent for the purchase of new books for the branch library, that to
grant this request.may open.the door to similar requests in the future dedication al
public buildings.
Hr. Stoller voiced the opinion that the dedication shpuld be in conformit
with the scope of the new branch library and the library system of Roanoke as a
whole.
Mayor Dillard questioned the action of the Library Board in .securing the
services of Mr. Castagna before Obtaining an appropriation from Council.
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the request of the Library Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(mlGta6) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #121, *Libraries,u
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 421.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor ·
Dillard ......... = .......~ ..... '7' ...... 6,
NAYS: Mr, Jones ...............I.
REPORTS: Yhe City Manager submitted a written report, transmittin9 a
report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of July. 1964, and listing
other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
On motion Of Hr. Nheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
CITY ~UDIYOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanuke for the month of October, 1964.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
REPORYS OF COMMITTEES;
CITY GOVERNMENT-CLERK OF THE COURTS-CITY AUDITOR: Council having
appointed a committee to study m*lcrofilmin5 cf records in the office of the Clerk
of the Co.:ts and the office of the City Auditor. the committee submitted the
following interim report dealing with the office, of the Clerk of the Courts:
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.'November 24, 1964,
Tko Cococll et tko City of Roono~e,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Your Committee appointed on April 13, 19~4 to stud! the quesSioe
or tke use of micro-film for permanent records ia abe City
Government mith 8 viem or iooveoslng operating efficiency and
reducing storage space requirements and the expense et suck
space, submits this interim report dealing with the Office of
the Clerk of the Courts.
After a general survey of the problems, me concluded.that the
area needing the most immediate attention is the Office of the
Clerk of Courts. Consequently, we have made a detailed study of
that office and, based thereon, offer the following recommendations:
1. TAut the Clerk of the Courts install micro-filming equip-
charters, partnership papers, delinquent land lists,
miscellaneous liens, Commissioners' accounts, mills, judgment
li~ns and miscellaneous minor items; amd
2. That, in order to transfer the existing records to micro-
film. the services orncommercial agency be obtained to prepare
films on approximately 1,650 record books containing in
excess of 600,000 pages, after which the Clerk will be able
to maintain current records on micro-film wish his onn
personnel and equipment, except that the film used by the
CIeF~ In micro-filming records be processed by · commercial
In order to place these recommendations In effect it will be
one Fender-printer and filler equipment for micro-film records at
an estimated cost or $?.$00.00. For transferring old records to
micro-film, it will be necessary to constant uJth a commercial
agency for micro-filming approximatel! 600,000 pages or old record
books at an estimated cost or $15.000. Purchases and contracts
would be made through the City's normal proceedings.
Your committee estimated thus miscellaneous items of expense will
be approximately $2,500, making a total estimated cost for transfer
to the micro-filming process of $25,000 during the year 1965.
This estimate does not Include operating sopplles for the Clerk of
the Courts in his current operations. These costs are provided
in his 1965 Budget and your committee believes at this time that
the budget provisions are adequate.
If Council agrees with this committee and provides funds for the
recommendations set out above, the result mill be,that macy bolky
permanent dead storage area, thereby providing space for,current
of attorneys and other persons,who use these records daily.
Included in the 1965 Budget now before Council afc funds for
construction o~ such a storage area at ~untclpol Stadium. ~hfs
committee considers that this storage area Is a vital necessJW.
Your committee is continuing its stody of ,other city departments
will submit further reports at such times as its studies Justify
Respectfully Submitted,
5! Rurray A. Stellar
S/ Nalker R. Carter
Nalker R.
Carter
S/ ~urroy Ao Foster
Rurray A. Foster
S! Arthur S. Owens
Arthur S, Omens
S/ J. Robert Thomas
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.In th;s connection, Hr. isaac Me Andrews, representing the Trasco
Compnnyo voiced the opinion that microfilming city records will save the city
money and that it would be more economical to Initiate the systeb in ali city
deportments instead of Just one.
After o discussion of the'question, Nrc Pollard Stated that he would like
to give further thought to the recommendations or the committee and moved that the
matter he referred to 1965 budget study. ~he motion was seconded ~y Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Hessrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman, Arthur S. Owens, ~. A. Hrogan and Randolph G,
Whlttl~,for study, report and recommendation, n request of Mr. C. F. Kefauver that
the City of Roanoke furnish water service to Lot 6, Section 1, Central Park. the
committee submitted a written report, advising that in order to serve the lot
under existing rules and regulations of the MateF Department, Mr. Kefauver would
have to install not less than 670 feet of H-inch main in Dent Road, N. U.. west
of Rilliamson Road, at a cost probably greater than the value of the lot, and
recommended that Ur. Kefauver he granted permission to install a private line from
a meter to be located in Darby Road along the south side of Lot S to Lot 6 In
violation'of the rules and regulations of the Rater Department.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be refer~ed to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: ~ONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16124, vacating, discontinuing and
closing Seventh Street, N. E., between Patton Avenue and Harrison Avenue, and
Harrison Avenue, N. E., between Seventh StTe~t and Kimball Avenue, having prevlousl
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the
body. Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16124) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing ?th Street,
N. E., from its intersection with the northerly side of Patton Avenue, N. H.,
northerly to the north side of Harrison Avenue, N. E., and Harrison Avenue, N. E.,
from the west side of 7th Street, N. E., westerly for a distance of 299.45 feet
along the nor(herly side thereof (i.e** from 7th Street, N. £., to Kimball Avenue.
N. E.) and for a distance of 299.39'feet along the southerly side thereof, in the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, and being more particularly shown on plat of survey
prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son, S.C.E. es. dated July 1o 1964.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 27, page 415.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopt'ed by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs, Garland, )ones, Pollard. Pond, St*lief, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?,
NAYS: None ..................O,
ZONING: Ordinance No, 16125, rezoaing property located on the north side
of Dranbleton Avenue,.S. N,, between Red Rock Road and Ashby Street, described
Low6, 9 and the southern portion of Lot lO, BI*ca
Official Tax Nos. 1650520, 165052? and 1650526, from General Residence District
· to Ousiness District, having previously been before Council for its first
.reading, read nnd laid over, was again before the body0 Mr. Nheeler offering the
fallowing for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16125) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4,
Section 1o of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boo~ No. 27, page 417.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:. Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
/~YS: None ..................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16126, fez*nan9 property located on the south.
side of Oeorgia Avenue, N. E.. west of Sixth 5treat, described as Lots 1-5.
inclusive. Block 19. Deanwood Terrace, Official Vax Nos. 3042501-3042505,
inclusive, from General Residence District to Dusiness District, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Stoller offering the foil*win9 for its second reading and final
adoption:
(~16L26) AN ORDINANC~ to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4.
Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in rqlation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 418o)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of .the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
hy Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil*wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard-~-~ ....... ~ ....~ ..... 7.
NAYS: None ................
SALE OF PROPERTy-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance ~o. 16134, directing that
the City of Roanoke quitclaim its right, title and interest, if any, in and to
tbe one-bnl~ portion of Fifth Street. N. E.. contiguous to Lot 1, Block B. Roanoke
Land and Improvement Map? Official Tax No. 20ZlO01, located oq the north side of
Madison Avenue. N. E** to Mr. Harry G. Johnson. et ax., for a nominal consideration
of $1, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid
over, was again before the body. Mr. Nheeler offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
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(s16134), AN 0RDIJqANCE directing that t~e City qnitclaim its right, title
nnd fnteresto if any, fa and to tie one-half portion of Stb Street, N. E., comtlguol
to Lot 1, Block D, Roanoke Land & Improvement Map, to Harry G. Johnson and mire rot
I nominal consideration or $1,00.
(For, rail temt of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ha., 2?, page 419.)
MF. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion mas seconded
by MF. Pollard end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Gar!and, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....... 5.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones and Stoller ........... ~ ......................... 2.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in vaFious
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, the City Attorney
presented same; mhereapon, Mr. Stoller offercd the following Resolution:
(m16139) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Homager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full temt of Resolution, see Resolution Uook No. 27, page 421.)
Mr. Stellar muted the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
by Ir. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: lasers. Garland, Jones, Pollard, ~ondt Stellar, #heeler and
M3yor Dillard .........................
· NAYS: None .................. O.
In this connection, Mr. Stellar offered the following emergency Ordinance
deleting thFee disposal laborers and adding three incineratoF operators undeF
Personal Services, Section zgy, ~Refuse Collection and Disposal,# of the 1964
budget:
· (~16140), AN OROINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~97, ~Refuse
Collection and Disposal,w of Lhe 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 422.)
ir. StolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by ir. Pollard and adopted by th~ following vote:.
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jonea, Pollardr Pond, Stellar. #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
CIT~ AUDITOR: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
propeF measure appointing a committee ,to ma~e a study of equipment in the office
of the City Auditor, the City Attorney presented same; whereupon, IF. Stellar
offered the following Resolution: .
(~16141) A RESCLUTION appointing a committee to make a study of eqaipmen
needs of the office of the City Auditor.
(For full temt of Resolution. see Resolution.Rook NO. 2T,-page 422.)
In having the services rendered by the office of the City Physician evaluated and
mas informed that the only uny this could be done would be to have thc State
Department of Health make a survey. Mr. Si,lieF guying that ~he City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure requesting the State Department of Health
to survey and evaluate the present services being rendered by the office of the
City Physician as compared with other cities at no cost to the City of Roanoke.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Harris S. Hirchfield
and Mr. Raymond P. Barnes bare qualified as Substitute Judges of the Municipal
Court for terms ending September 30, lg6S.
On motion of Mr. ~heeler, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously udopted,
the report mas filed.
HEALTH DEPART#ENT: Mayor Dillard caIled attention to the fact t~at a
vacancy exists on the Housin9 and Hygiene Hoard due to the death of
Drown and culled for nominutions to fill said vacancy.
Hr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of A. Byron Smith.
There being no further ~ominations. Mr. A. Hyron Smith was elected as a
member of the Housing and Hygiene Board to fill t~e unexpired term of Mr. Eugene S.
Brown. deceased, said term ending Jaounry 31. 1965. by the following vote:
FOR MR. SMITH: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Si,liar. Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ..............................
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. G. Frank Clement having resigned as a member of
the Housing and Hygiene Board. Mayor Dillard called for nominations to fill the
vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Frank H. Mandy.
There being no further nominations. Mr. Frank H. Mundy was elected as a
member of the Housing and Hygiene Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Go Frank
Clement. resigned, said term ending January 31. 1966. by the Following vote:
FOR MR. MUND¥: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Si.liar. ~heeler
and Mayor Dillard .........................
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS ANH PLAYGROUNDS: Council having appointed a
committee to study the plans for ,nd the location of a civic center in the northwes
section Of the City of Roanoke. Mayor Dillard called attention to a vacancy on the
committee due to the death of Mr. Eugene S. Brown.
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Hr, Stoller mgved tbet eot of respect to the service reoder~d bi Mr,
Brown ns a member of the coanlttee prior to his death the recency remnin get,linde
The notion uss seconded by Hr. Jo~es end n~enlaou~ly odopt~d,
On motion o! HF, Jones, seconded by Hr, Pollard and unanimously edopted.
the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December T, 1964.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, December 7, 1964, at 7;30 p,m** uith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Jenes R. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Cleren~e E. Pond. Murray A, 5toiler, Vincent 5, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: Nqne .................On
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr° Arthur So Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, Assistant City Attorney, end Mr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor°
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with · prayer by the Reverend R. R.
Stone, Pastor, May*fly Place Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minntes of the regular meetiog held on Monday,
November 16, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council. o~ motion of Mr.
Stall*r, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council, acting as a committee of the whole,
having coadocted a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., December 7, 1964, on the apportion-
ment of costs and estimated amounts of assessments on abutting property onners in
connection with the construction of an 6-inch sanitary sewer main to serve a portion
of the Jackson Park and Lilyview Subdivisions south of Orange Ay*non and east of
Tinker Creek, at which hearing the only citizen appearing was Mr. N. E. Cundiff who
spoke in favor of the project, and the committee, at the request of the City ManageE
having deleted on estimated assessment of $541o3B against Lots 3-6, inclusive, Blocl
Il, Glen Falls, standing in the name of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, from the project, because the property is already served by a sewer at
the rear of the lots. and the committee, on motion of Mr. Wheeler, Seconded by Hr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted, having approved the apportionment of costs and
"Roanoke, ¥irglala
December 7, 1964
The Council of the
City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee, appointed by Ordinance No.
16075 and directed to ascertain and report to the Council, after
proper public hearing, the proper apportionment and assessment
of the total cost of the aforesaid pnblic improvement, reports
the followi~g:
The undersigned committee caused a notice of its public
hearing to be published In a local newspaper on November 7, 1964,
*ed Hovember 14, 1964, the pobllcherOs certificate of said
peblicotlo·, together with o copy of the notice so published
being nt~eched to this report, marked '£xhfbit
Thereafter, and ·t the tine and place appointed il sold
notice, your committee met and conducted: · pebllc hearing
provided by Article 2, Chapter.2*. Title 15 of the Code of
Virginia os amended for the purpose of ascertaining and
reporting to, the Cguncil the proper assesswent or apportionment
of the total cost of such improvement between the City and the
landowners abutting on end served by said improvement, affording
to each end every landowner appearing or being represented nt
said hearing an opportunity to show cause if uny they could,
against such assessment or apportionment.
Hheresftev, and'said committee havi~g estimated the total
cost of the construction of the public sewer lines to serve the
properties abutting those portions of Eastern Avenue, N. E**
and Wallace Avenue, N, E., set out in Ordinance No. 16075
aforesaid, and having apportioned the total estimated cost of
said sewer project between the City and the property owners
capable of being served by said public improvement, have further
ascertained and do hereby report upon ~Enclnsure Ae attached to
and made a part of this report, the estimated amounts of the
ledivldual~assessments to be made upon each of the properties
abutting on said improvement and upon their respective owners.
nh*refute, your committee respectfully recommends tha~
the Council, by ordinance, provide for the docketing in the
Clerk*s Office of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke,
as provided by law, of an abstract of Couflcll's said ordinance
authorizing such improvement and showing the ownership and
location of the properties to be affected by the improvement
and estimated amount that will be assessed against or apportioned
to each landowner affected by said improvement, the same to be
indexed in the name of the respective owners of said properties.
S/ Denton O, Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman
S~..Robert At Garland
Hubert A. 6hyland
S! James E, Jones
James E. Jones
S! Roy R, Pollard, Ir,
Soy R. Pollard. Ir.
S/. Murray At Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
S/, Vincent St Wheeler
Vincent $. Nheeler
S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond"
mittee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. St,liar and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COHHUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. Wa Frnnk Smyth. Jr** Direct*
Division of Corr'ectlons of the Department of Nelfare and Institutions. transmitting
a report on an inspection of the police lookup by the Division on November 16. 1964.
was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Smaller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were filed.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. H. Frank Smyth, Jr., Director,
Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report~on an'inspection of the city jail by the Division on November 16, 1964,
was before Council.
On notion of'Hr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Mheelor and unanimously adopiedl
the comuunicalioa end report were flied.
' HAGES-CITy EHI~OYEE~: A petition signed by 183 ~mploy~os Of the Mater,
Garage, Maintenance, Street Cleaning end Sanitation Departments, requesting thai
their pay period be changed from semi-monthly to every inn weeks, was before Council
On notion of Hr. Pollard, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the melter was referred (o 196S budget study.
AIRI~RT: A communication from Hr. E. M. Yaughl, tendering hfs resfgautfod
as a member of the Airport Comnitiee ns a re~ult of moving out of the city, was
before Council.
Hr. Sloller moved that lhe resignation he accepied and that the filling
of the vacancy be taken under advisement. The mo(ion was seconded by Mr. Mheeier
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that street lights be Installed at the corner of Sunset Avenue and Twentieth Street
N. E** mud at the corner Of Sunset Avenue and Eighteen(h Street, N.
Mr, Stoller moved tbat'Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolulion:
(m16142) A RESOLUTION authoriaing the installation of street lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 27, page 423.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
~YS: None .................. O.
BUDgET~LIBRARIES: The City Mauager submitted a written report, recom-
mending that ~400 be transferred ~rom Other Equipment - New to Dtilitles under
Section ~121. *Libraries.* of the '1964 budget,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1~143) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section mi21, *Libraries,*
o£ the 19&~ Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for au
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 423°)
Mr. Stol'let moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Heasrs, 6arland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..... % ..................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that ~1,500 be transferred from Fees for Professional and Special
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Services to Utilities under Section x40o 'Health Depnrtmeut,' and that $15 be
transferred from Operating Supplies nnd #uterfuls to Motor Fuel mud Lubrfcents
under Section n98. 'Fly, Mosquito und Rodent Control,' of the 1964 budget.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folio.lng emergency Ordinance:
(m16144i AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduln Section n40, 'Health Depart-
sent,' end Section n98, 'Fly. Mosquito and Rodent Control,' of the 1964 Approprintic
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Fur full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rooh No. 27, page 424.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and ndupted by the following vote:
ATES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGEToMATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $1,500 be transferred from Fees for Professional and Special
Services under Section #290. 'Distribution and Transmission,' and that ~SO0 be
transferred from Miscellaneous under Section #340, 'Non-Operating Expense** to
Utilities under Section :290, "Distribution and Transmission,' of the 1964 ~ater
Department budget; also, that $3,000 be transferred from Miscellaneous under Secti¢~
~340, "Non-Operating Expense,' to Terminal Leave under Section n330, "Appropriation
for Salary and Mag* Adjustment Under Job Classification,"
Mr, Stoller moved that Go.ncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the followi~ emergency Ordinance:
(;16145) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1964
Mater Fund Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emer9ency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 27, page 424,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas seconded
by Mr, Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... T*
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the followin9 report, recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December T, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City Government, There are no nee employees
uithin the group and I have ascertained that in each case the
employee is needed.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING - One Janitor, Group 20, Step 1
M£PUSG COLL~CTIOH ~ DISPOSAL - Tmo Dump Truckers II, Group T, Step 1
SEMER G DRAIN CONSTRUCTION - One Street Crum Helper, Group 9, Step l
5ERER MAINT£~AHCE - One Street Crew Helper. Group 9, Step 1
£NGINOEMI~G - One Chainman, Group 17, Step 1
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur S. Omens
City Manager"
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted · written report, advising
that be feels the city should protect its property located on the west side of
South Jefferson Street, south of Riley Drive, designated as Official Tax ~o.
1041002, either by the erection of · fence along the southern boundary thereof at
an estimated cost of $131 or the installation of a curb at an estimated cost of
$300°
Hr. Stoller moved that the City Xanoger be authorized to install the curb
out of arailable funds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
PLA~HE~G: The Ctty ~auager submitted a Nrftteu report, advising that on
Hovember 26, 1964, be submitted to the Housing and Home Fluauce Agency the
'Hotkable Program for Community Improvement of the City of Roanoke~ described as
H-1082, and recommended that Council adopt a Resolution concurring in the repoFt.
Mr. Stoller muted that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Hanager and offeFed the following Resolution:
(e16146) A RESOLUTI0~ concuFring Jn a report of the City Manager of a
current Review of Progress UndeF the Workable Program for Community Improvement,
made fOF the City of Roanohe.
(POP full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. 27. page 425.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by HF. Iheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, looms, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, WheeleF and
Hayor Dillard .......................... To
HAYS: Hone ................. O.
TUBERCULOSIS SANATOHIUH: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising thor the three-lear lease of Hessrs. Max A. and M. Kent Murray, trading
as Murray Orchards, for approximately 62 acres of land at Coyner Springs, at a
total rental of $$10, expires December31, 1964, and recommended that the lease
be renamed for au0tb~r three years under the same terms and conditions.
Hr. Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Homager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
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APPALACHIAN POWER CON'ANY: The City Manager submitted · mritten report,
advising that the Appalachian rower Company ham agreed to test rubber protective
equipment used by the city of Roanoke in the handling of its electrical mire,
machinery and equipment ut no, cost to the city, provided the city enters into an
agreement to save the Appalachian Power Cowpnny harmless by reason of the failure
of the equipment after is has been tested, and recommended that the city enter into
such an agreement.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The motion was seconded by Hr, Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-WATER OEPART#ENT: Council having previously referred
a recommendation of the City Sunager that the city accept certain streets in the
Roanoke Industrial Center as public thoroeghfares back to the City Manager for a
detailed study and preparation of a map shaming the metes and bounds of the streets
to be dedicated as public thoroughfares, the City Manager submitted a written report
pointing out that this will take some time and that in the meanwhile it is his
recommendation thLt the body authorize un additional 6-inch connection between the
existing 12-inch water main, which crosses Roanoke River via the Riverland Road
Bridge into Industrial Development and Investment Company property, and the westerl
end of an existing 8-Inch water main parallel and adjacent to Roanoke River, with
a view of reducing if not eliminating the danger of the fronting of the bridged
section of the 12-ineh main during extremely cold weather; however, it will be
necessary for Council to grant the proper authority to obtain the necessary
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler voiced the opinion that the
City Manager should proceed with the preparation of the metes and bounds descrip-
tions so that the streets can be dedicated without delay, thereby eliminating the
necessity for the easement.
The City Manager assuring Council that the easement will follow the
COUrSe Of one of the streets to be dedicated, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager and that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
APPOINTMENtS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report advising that he has reappointed Messrs. Jack C. Smith, Flave 5. Baird and
Prank Jo Sherertz as members of the Advisory Commission on Public Solicitation for
terms of two years each beginning January 1, 1965.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report was received and filed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in the personnel of the Fire Department and the Police
Department during the month df Wovember, 1964: .,
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'Roanoke, Virginia
December 7, 1964
To the City Council
Rounohe,'Vlrglnin'
During the month or November, the roll.wing changes &ere
made in the fire department mud the police department:
'Fire
*During the month of November, 1964, the foil*ming pers6nnel
changes occurred:
RETIRED: Captain Marshall #. East
EMPLOYED: Barry A. Shaver'
*Police
'The following were sworn In as police officers during the month
of November, 1964.
Marcellus A. Edmards, Jr.
010 #adison Avenue, N. M.
Raymond L. Lair*on, Sr.
1540 Aspen Street, N.
John Mo Fields
502 18th Street. S. E.
'The following person resigned:
Glenn W. Rollins
2539 Brambleton Avenue, S.
Yhis report is in conformity with sections 21, 31 and 32 of
the City Charter.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur $. Owens
City Manager"
On motion of Mr, Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted*
the report was received and filed.
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmittln9 a
report of the Department of Public Nelfare for the months of August and September,
1964, and listing other monthly d~partmental reports on file in his office.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was received and filed.
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHRAYS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that the city has now acquired all of the land needed in
Roanoke County for the development of the Mill Mountain-Blue Ridge Parkway Project
with the exception of five relatively small, parcels, and recommended that Council
authorize the City Attorney to bring condemnation proceedings on each of the five
parcels of land and obtain a right o~ entry thereon.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16147) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's acqaisitfon of the remainfn¢
parcels of land needed for the development of the Mill Mountain--Blue Ridge Parkway
project.
(For full text of Resolntion, see Resolution Book No. 2?, page 425.)
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Mr. Mkeeler moved the adoptioo of the Resolution, The m,Lion mas se,,nde
by Mr, St,lief and adopted by the follomlog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Nheeler end
Mayor Dillord ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O,
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on an
examination of the records of the Grandln Court Elementary School, the Calmer
Elementary School and the Highland Park Elementary School for the year ended June
30. 1964, advising that all the records were In order end the statements of receipts
and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the period end the financial
condition of the fund.
On motion of Hr. Nheelero seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimousll adopted,
the reports mere received and filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND HESOLUTIONS:
SIGNS: Council having directed'tbs City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure granting permission for the erection by Stanford ~ lags, Incorporated, of
tm, signs in excess of the height limit of 20 feet on ground signs, he presented ·
same; mhereupon, Mr. St.lief offered the f. Il,ming Resolution:
(#16148) A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a special permit for
the erection of certain signs not exceeding 44 feet in height on certain premises
in the City, subject to all other requirements and conditions of Chapter 7, Title
IV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 427.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. Tbs'motion was se¢onde~
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the f. Il.ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7*
NAYS: None ..................O.
PLANNING-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having direc ted the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure approving and adopting a Parks and Open Space Plan
as part of the Master Plan of the City of Roanoke, he presented same.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones pointed out that the plan
provides for several swimming pools in the city and that he does not feel the city
should be in the swimming pool business; also, that the report pinpoints the
locations of future parks and playgrounds and he is agraid if Council approves the
plan it might be held to it in the future.
The Assistant City Attorney explaining that the plan Is a guide to go by
mhich tbs city has not had before, that it bi,ds Council until the body changes the
plan, but that Council can change it, Mr. St.lief offered the f,Il,ming Res.lotion:
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(a16149), A RESOLGTION approving · plan. for Parks, Playgrounds and Open
Spaces adopted by the City Planning COmmission ns a part of the nester plan for the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 2?, page 428.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was second~
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Hsyor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ..................O,
PLANNING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the prop~
measure approving and adopting a Land Use Plan as part of the Master Plan of the
City of Roanoke~ hepresented same: mhereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the follonlng
Resolution:
(~16150) A RESOLUTION approving a Land Development Plan nod a Land Use
Plan adopted by the City Planning Commission ns e part of the master plan for the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 42B,)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was $econde*
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in
various municipal departments since they ore of an emergency nature, he presented
some; mhereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(w16151) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Cook No. RY, page 42g.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Masaru. 'Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler end
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council, having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure permitting Mr. C. F. £efauver to make an exception to the
existing rules and regulations of the Mater Department with regard to furnishing
water service to Lot 6, Block l, Section 1, Central Park, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~16152) A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension of water service to
Lot 6, Block 1, according to the Map of Central Park, Section 1, outside the
corporate limits of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page d30.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde,
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messr~, Gnrlsod, 3dues, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler tad
IoTor Dlllord ........................ ?*
ALSYS: None .................O,
WEALV~ DEPAWTMENT-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Coancil having directed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure reqsesting the Department of Wealth
or the Commonwealth of Virginia to survey and evaluate the present services beiog
rendered by the or(ice of the City Physician us c~mpared with other cities at no
cost to the city, he presented same; whereupon, Hr, Stoller offered the following
Resolution:
(x16153) A RESOLUTION relating to the City Physician Department provided
for in Chapter 2, Title X. of the Code of the City of Roanoheo
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 27, page 431.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde(
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS:, None .................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Dr. C, I. Cornell appeared before Council, advisin
that he made an informal suggestion several years ago mhen he was a member of Counc!
that the city freeze over its paved tennis courts in the winter time when the
weather is cold enough in order to permit ice skating, but that thesuggestion has
not been carried out, Dr. Cornell suggesting that the city experiment with one
tennis court this winter.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation and ~eport to Council,
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred the question of abolishin
No. 4 Engine Co~pany located at No. 4 Fire Station. 323 Highland Avenue, S. W., to
1q65 budget study, Mayor Dillard pointed out that the body has tentatively agreed
to abandon the fire station and raised the question of converting the station into
a Civic and Youth Center.
In this connection. Mr. Rex P. Stuart appeared before Council and
expressed the hope that if the body decides to abandon the fire statioo it will
retain the property nnd find some use for it rather than selling it.
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to. the City Planning Com-
mission for study and report to Council as to whether or not the fire. station can
be used by the city for other purposes as expeditiously as possible. The motion
was seconded by Mr. 5toiler and unanimously adopte~.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Stoller pointed out that the
question of the policy of the city with regard to heavy motorized equipment has
been discussed in budget study and moved that the matter be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard. St., and Robert A.
Garland for stn~y and report to Council with its recommendations as to whether or
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not any changes in the existing policy are necessary. The motion moa seconded by
Hr. Garland end unMans,wily adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Frank B. Mnndy has
qualified ns · member of the Housing and Hygiene Hoard to fill the unexpired term
or Mr. G. Frank Clement. resigned, said term ending Jnnnnry 31. 1966.
On motion.of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. Pond nnd unanimously adopted.
the report wes received end filed.
PLANNIHG: Ynyor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. Vincent
Rheeler ns a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission expires
December 31. 1964. end called for ·omlaations to fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Pollard placed in nominatio· the name or Vincent $. Rheelero
There being no further ri,airman,ns. Hr. Vincent $. Wheeler was reelected
as n member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission for a term of three
years beginning January 1. 1965. by the following vote~
FOR MR. ~HEELER: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NOT ¥OTIN6: Mr. Mheeler ........
AIR POLLUTION CONTMOL: Mayer Dillard pointed out that thy term of Mr.
Fred K. Prosier as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Hoard. Air Pollution
Control. expires December 31. 1964. and called for nominations to fill the pending
vacancy.
Mr. Si,lief placed in nomination the name of Fred K. PFOSSeF.
There being no further nominations. Hr. Fred K. Prosier was reelected as
a member of the Advisory and Appeal Hoard. Air Pollution Control. for a term of
four years begin·lng January 1. 1965. by the following vote:
FOR HR. PROSIER: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ........................ T.
PLANNING: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. Henry
Boyaton, David Dicks Harold ~. Hill and Julian H. Martin ns members of the City
Planning Co~ission expire December 31, 1964, and called for nominations to fill
the pending vacancies.
Mr. ~heeler placed in nomination the name of Henry H. Hoynton,
Hr. Pond placed in nomination the name of David Dick.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Harold ~. Hill.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of Julian H. Martin.
FOR, MESSRS. BOYNTON, DICK, HILL AND MARTIN: Messr s, Garland, Jones,
Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................ T.
STADIO#: Mayor Dillord pointed oat tkot the terms of Messvs, Abney
Boxley, C, £, Cuddyt M, flolliog Izardo Richard ¢o Stephensoa, MIIIIam P, Sxevtn~
Jr,. and E, Price Rlpley, President of the Roanoke Toechdomn Clubs ns members of
the Stadium Advisory Committee expire December 3It 1964, and called for aominotloas
to fill the vacancies.
Mr, #heeler placed in'nomination the neee of Abaey S, Roxley.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of C, £o Cuddy,
Mr. Pond placed In nomination the name of V. Rolling lzerd,
Mr. Pollard placed ia nomination the name or Richard C. Stephenson.
Mr, Garland placed in oomleatJon the name of Mllllam P; Smartz, Jr,
Hr° Jones placed in nomination the nome of John A. lelley, incoming
President of the Roanoke Touchdomn Club,
There being no farther nominations. Messrs. Abney S, Boxley, C. E, Caddy,
M. Rolling Izard, Richard C. Stephenson and Hilllam P. Smartz, Jr** mere reelected
as members of the Stadium Advisory Committee for terms of two lears each beginning
January 1, 1965, and Hr. John A° Kelley mas elected as a member of the Stadium
Adrisory Committee for a term of one year beginning Jannary Ii 1965, by the
following vote:
FOR MESSRS. BOXLE¥, CUDD¥, IZARD, STEPHENSON, SNARTZ AND KELLEY: MessFso
Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheelerand Mayor Dillard ................
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adoptedt
the meeting mas adjourned,
APPROVED
ATT]EST:
/ City Clerk , Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 14. 1964.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, MoudaF, December 14. 1964. at 2 p.m** the regulal
meeting hour, ulth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes £. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E. Pond. #arroy A.,Stoller, Vincent S. #heeler and Mayor Senton O.
Dillard ...................~ ........... ?.
ABSENT: None ................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. OMens, City Manager, Hr. Janes N.
Mlncnnon, Assistant City Attorney, amd Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Roy
Smith, Retired Presbyterian Minister.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 23, 1964. and the regular meeting held on Monday, November 30, 1964,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr. Stoller, seconded
b~ Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed mlth and
the minutes approved as recorded,
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Vhe City Manager submitted a communication,
advising that on December 7, 1964, while the meeting of Council was in session,
· an incident occurred In which Eeaneth Lee Simmons, III. distinguished himself in
the rescue Of two young children out of a burning house trailer located in the
Palmer Park section, near Tinier Creek, and that he feels the body will want to
mahe some special recognition of the action of this fourteen year old boy.
Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution citing Eeuneth Lee Simmons,
IIX, for his courageous action:
(=16154) A RESOLUTION citing Kenneth Lee Simmons, ill. for certain
courageous acts performed near the City of Roanohe, Virginia, on December 7, 1964.
(For full t~xt of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 27, page 431.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by each member of Council os well as the Mayor and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................O.
Mayor Dillard pointed out that the idea of the Resolution originated with
Mr. James N. Eincnnon, Assistant City Attorney, and asked Mr. £inoanon to read and
present to yoaog Simmons, who was present at the meeting withhis parents, a framed
copy of the Resolution.
Mr. T. T. Moore, President of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, presented
the boy with a framed copy of a,citatJon for extreme heroism from the Fire Preven-
tion Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and n $100 savings 'bond.
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Mr. Joseph D. Montini Vice President, Bonck and Compenyt Incorporated,
-advised that his company would lihe to present n check of $100 to young Simons
to be used toward tn educational fund.
The boy and his parents expressed their deep appreolution for the actions
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ADVERTISIBG-CITY GOVERNMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids on advertising the City of Roanoke. Virgiuie,.said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 1964, and to be opened ut
2~00 p~m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about
In this connection, Mr. Joseph D. Mastin, Vice President, Bouck and
Company, Incorporated, stated that his f Arm has submitted tmo. bids, Bid A covering
the producing of a film which In Its opinion constitutes the type of advertising
the members of Council had in mind, and Bid B covering the percentage charged as
required by. the advertisement for bids,
Mayor Dillard then instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read bids from Ford Stephens
and Company, Houck and Company, Incorporated, Perdue Cinema Service and C, N, Snead
Advertising Agency, Incorporated.
Mr. 5toller moved that Council refer the bids to a committee composed of
Messrs. James E. Jones° Chairman. Vincent S. Wheeler, Robert A. Garlano and
Arthur S, Owens for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure accepting the successful bid, if the committee so
recommends. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Later daring the meeting, Mr, Jshn W. Creasy, representing Associated
Advertising of Roanoke, Incorporated, appeared before Council and requested per-
mission tn file a proposal suggesting methods of advertising the City of Roanoke.
Mr, Stellar.moved that Council receive the proposal and refer it to the
Council being of the opinion that the proposal should not be received
inasmuch as the bids have already been opened and that Mr. Creasy can submit his
suggestions to the,committee if he so desires, the motion of Mr. Stellar failed
for lack of a second.
SEWERS AND STORM BRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of a storm drain on Ninth Street and Morgan Avenue, So E., in the
vicinity of Buena Vista Boulevard, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until I pom., Monday, December 14, 1964, and to be opened,at 2 p.mo, before Conncll
Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, 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:
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Draper Construction Company - $ 9,537,50
Hudgins & Pace - 11,030,00
Moore Hrothers Cowpany,~ucorpornted - 17,050.00
Mr. Hheeler moved that the bids be referred to n committee composed cf
Messrs, Clarence E. Fond, Chairman, James E, Jones nnd H. Cletus. Hroyles for
tabulation and report to Conncll, the City Attcroey to prepare the proper measure
accepting the proposal cf the lowest responsible bidder. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and installing air conditioning and ventilation systems in the Municipal
Building, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk.until 1:30 p.w., Monday,
December 14, 1964, and to be opened at 2 p.m., before Council, Hayor Dillard asked
ir anyone had any questions about the advertisement, 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:
Alternate
Bidder ItemA Item B Item C (Items A-C~
Bud Meaver Heating ~
Air Conditioning Co. $3.571.O0 $3,679.35 $2,602.50 $ 9,637.95
Johnston-Vest Electric
Corporation 4,230.00 4,418.00 2,868.00 ll,2fl§.O0
BhitescaFver
Engineering Co., Inc. 5,668.00 §,991.00 3,837o00 15,$91.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs, Janes E. Jones. ChaJrman,-Robert A. Garland and Vincent. S. Rbeeler for
tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
accepting the proposal of. the lowest responsible bidder. The notion uaw seconded
by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council Raving rejected an
offer of Mr. C. L. Wertz to sell to the City of Roanoke for a net price of sgtso0
a 1,70?-ocre tract of land located on the southeast corner of Salem Turnpike and
Thirty-sixth Street, N. W., adjacent to the Fairview Elementary School, copy of a
communication from Mr. Wertz, addressed to Mayor Dillard, offering to sell the
property for $9,500, was before the body.
Mr, Stoller moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs, benton O. Dillard, Chairman, Robert A, Garland and Murray-A, Stoller for
study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion was seconded by Mr,
Garland.
Mr. Hheeler offered a substitute motion that the offer be rejected. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Hess£s. Garland and Stoller voting
no.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLXG MELI~ARE: A communication from Hr**Cectl Simmons.
requesting permission to sing on the streets until Christmas to supplement his
inadequate income, was before Council.
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It appearing that granting the request moald be in violation o! the GiW
Code, Nv, ~toller moved that the commnnlcntioa be flied, The motion mas seconded
by Jr, Gtrlnnd nad unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: A communication from Hr, Roy L, Webber. Chairman of the Roanoke
City School Board, trnasmitting n progress report.on the Wanpomer Development end
Training Program. mos before Council,
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be flied and that Council express its
appreciation to the School Board for the lot,ran,ion contained therein. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Stoller nnd ununimonsly adopted.
, BDOGET-$GHOOLS: A communication from Mr. A. F, Fisher, Clerh of the
Roanoke City School Board, advising that the School Board has upproved.n Junior
high school athletic program on nn experimental basis for one year at a cost of
$8.640, contingent upon funds being made available by Council, that SHT3 of the
amount is already available for the month of December, but that it mill be necessary
to transfer or appropriate the balance of $8.065 In the proposed budget for 1965,
and requesting that the body give favorable consideration to this program and make
funds available for this purpose, was before Council.
It appearing that Council has already approved the transfer of the
$8.065 In budget study sessions, Mr. St,lieF moved that Council approve the junior
high school athletic program for the month of December and for 1965. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pood and unanimously adopted.
UUDGET-SCHOOLS.: ~he following communication from the Roanoke City School
Boarde requesting certain transfers in the School Budget, mas before Council:
"December 10, 1964
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting December 4, 1964,
requested City Council to make the following transfers of f~ads
l~ the 1964 budget in order to complete its operations for the
calendar year 1964:
Amount From'
$ 900.00 llO0-Personal Services
145,00 llO0-Personal Services
2,900.00 2100-Personal Services
500.00 ll-lO0-Personal Services
4,900.00 2100-Personal Services
245.46 5100-Personal Services
T._~o
1300-Postage, Telephone,
Telegrams
, 1800-Administrative
Travel
2200-Instructional
Supplies
2300-Textbook s
2890-Uducational Tele-
vision
5?O0-Transpor tat ion by
Contract
75.60 5600-Payments in lieu of 5700-Transportation by
Transportation Contract
330.00 6400-Fuel for Heat 6500-Gas
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$ 220,00 6400-Fuel for Best
l.SO0. O0 2100-Personal Services
I.TO0. O0 6100-Perm,ecl Services
1.000.00 9100-Perm,ecl Services
500,00 2100-Personal Services
450.00 8600-1nsurnuce
6600-Mater
?lO0-Persoool Services
?lO0-Persouel Services
?lO0-Personul Services
7400-Bepnir C Upkeep of
Buildings & Equipment
O4OO-Retirement System
Contribution
1,156.00 ll-lO0-Personol Services 8500-Social Security
(Others)
515.00 9200-Supplies gooo-Storage
200.00 g200-Supplies g850-Upkeep ~ Operation
of Trucks
260,00 9200-Supplies 9900-Contingencies
Travel
Yours very truly.
S/ A. Fo Fisher
A. F. Fisher. Business Banager
and Clerk of the Board'
In a discussion of the matter. Br. Jones questioned the transfer of an
additional $4,900 for educational television, pointing out that Council only
approved $15.000 for this purpose in the 1964 budget.
Mr. Roy L. Rabbet. Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board. who was
present at the meeting, explained that the $4,900 represents matching funds from
the Federal Government for money used out of the Ford Foundation to purchase
television sets.
In reply to a question by Mr. Jones as to why the $4.900 was not used to
reduce the maximum of $15.000 authorized by Council. Mr. Webber explained that the
federal funds could not be used ~or this purpose.
Mr. Stoller then moved that Council concur in the request of the School
Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16155) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 432.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stall,r. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDCET-$CBOOLS: The following communication from the Roanoke City School
Board, requesting the transfer of funds for ingrade salary increases under the Pay
Plan was before Council:
WDecember 10. 1964
To ~he Ban.ruble Wayor and
Members of City Coancil
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Included in the 13-000 series (unclasslfied) of the 1964 school
budget under 13-101 is $18,000,00 for COTS ingrade salary
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iucreuses, It mas intended that this be distributed to the
various series of the budget os granted daring 1964, COTS
salary adjustments have beea granted by the School fluur~ daring
1964 in accorduace with the city*s pay plan.
You ore hereby respectfully requested to mike the following'
transfers, which will be in accord with the Bourdts action on
lcgrsde salary increases to date:
~uoynt Fro!
945,00 13-101-Ingrade Salary
Increases
3,lift,IS 13-101-lngrade Salary
Increases
ST. SO 13-101-Ingrade Salary
Increases
45,00 13-101-1ngvade Salary
Increases
5.g68.TS 13-101-1ngrude Salary
Increases
2,032.28 13-101-Ingrade Salary
Increases
4,324.00 13-101-lngrade Salary
Increases
llO0-Personcl Services
2100-Personal Services
3100oPersounl Seryices
4100-Personal Services
6100-Personal Services
?lO0-Personal Services
9100-Personal Services
S/ A. F, Fisher
and Clerk of the Boardm
Br. Stoller moved thit Council concur in the reqoest of the School Board
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16156) AN ORDINAWCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1964
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 433°)
Br. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Br. Wheeler and adopted by the follomiug vote:
AYES: Ressrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Bayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
ZONING: A communication from Rr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr.. Attorney, represent
hug Rt. and Rrs. J. £o Whitehead, requesting that property located on the west side
of Colonial Avenue. So W., in the vicinity of Broadway, described as p~rts of Lots
1-5, inclusive, Block 3, Winona Addition. Official Tax Nos. 1260311 and 1260312, be
rezoned from General Residence District to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Rr. Pollard, seconded by Rro Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, ~eport and
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Nanager submitted a mrltten report, recommending
that a street light be installed in the 2200 block of Edgerton Avenue, S. E.,
Br. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Hanager and offered the following Resolution:
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(e16157) A RESOLUTION nuthoriuicg the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the 2200 block of Edgerton Aveeno, S,
(For full text of ~esolutioe, see Resolution Rook No. 27, page 434.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mis seconded
by Mr, #heeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeRits, Garlnnd, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Ma/or Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ................ O.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Tho City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that necessary repairs have been made to certain fire apparatus, and
recommended that $600 be transferred from Maintenance of Machinery nad Equipment
to Repair Parts - Equipment under Section =62, 'Fire," of the 1964 budget, to corer
these repaitso
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16158) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =62. "Fire," of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for au emergency.
(FoF full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 27, page 435.)
Mr. Stoller mored the adoption of Ibc Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mtn ~heeler and adopted by the following rote:
Mayor Dillard .........................
rebuilding the tipple at a cost of $550.00 and that since there is a balance of
$206.00 be appropriated to this account.
(n16159) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~140, "Street
Constr~ction,# of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page
AYES: ~essrs, Ga~land,,Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ............... O.
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BUDGET-MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Manager sabmitted a ur itten report,
recommendidg that $50 be appropriated to Personal Services under Section o24,
*Municipal Court,u or the 1964 badger, for extra help.
Mr. Stoller m~ved that Cunncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance~ '
(mi6160) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #24, "Municipal
Court** of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinances and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2?, page 436.)
Rr.'Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written reports
recommending that $315 be transferred from Court Attendance to Funeral Escorts and
that $1,101 be transferred from Court Attendance to Overtime under Section
*Police,* of the 1964 budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of thc City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16161) AN OROINANGE to amend and reordain Section o60, *Police,* of
the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance,'and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 436°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs~ Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7,
NAYS: None ...........~ ...... O.
SBDGET-LIFE SAYING CREMS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report.
recommending that $225 be transferred from Food, Medical and Housekeeping Supplies
to Utilities and that $75 be transferred from Food, Medical and Housekeeping Suppli~
to Motor Fuel and Lubricants under Section z66, "Life Saving Crews," of the 1964
budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16162) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section x66, *Life Saving
Crews," of'the '1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2T, page 437.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland,'Jonest Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................
NAYS: None ....-- ............ O.
BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the
following request from the City Auditor for appropriations which are needed.to
provide funds for the activities indicated for the remainder of the year:
I COUNCIL
23 Travel Expense
36 Printing ted Office Supplies 150,00
20 HUSTINGS COURT
36 Pr luting nod ~rfSce Supplies
22 LAR A~O CBANCRRY COBRT
21 Fees for Profeasioeel and Special Services 300.00
28 BAlL COMMISSIONER
21 Fees for Professional and Special Services 600.00
ISO NON-DEPARTMENTAL
g Refund of Taxes 200.00
13 Refund of Finch 350.00
14 Police Uniforms 1,000.00 *
170 CAPITAL
Huselridge-Oaklaun Sewer I16.00
Incinerator 2,353.96
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~16163) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 437.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 14, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient operation
of the City:
STREET REPAIR - two street crew helpers. Creep 9. Step 1
SEWER MAINTENANCE - Street crew helper, G~oup g. Step 1
ENGINEERING - one clerk-stenographer, Group 15, Step 3
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager~
MF. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the 'City
Manager and that th~ matter be referred to the Clt~ Attorne~ for preparation Of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
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5UDaET-DRPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted · uritteo
report, advising that $6.000'kes bee· included in the proposed 1965 budget for the
purchase of"two chemical spreaders, that in ma effort to buy thl~ e~ulpment ·t aa
early date a lom bid of $30803.75 bas been received, and recommended that he be
authorized to place an order for the two chemio·l spreaders ·,me in order to have
use of same during the winter months.
After · discussion of the matter, the City Manager advising that he hos
bee· assured by the low bidder that the chemical spreaders can be delivered in two
weeks, and Council being of the .pi·lo· that fonds for the purchase of the equlpuen
should be appropriated in the 1964 bndgete Mr. #heeler offered the following emer-
gency Ordinance appropriating $3.803.75 for this purpose:
(~16164) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ·82. UStreet Repair.u
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book NO~ 27. page 438.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 8arlande Jones. Pollard. Pond. St.lieF. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?*
NAYS: None ..................O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that it
will be necessary to purchase nine parcels of land to provide a clear zone at the
north end of Runway 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal (mo,drum) Airport under Projects
9-44-012-6414 and g-44-012-6415, that he has caused appraisals to be made of the
fair market value of each parcel of land, that Milliam E. and Grace C. MIlls have
offered, to sell their land to the city at the appraised sum of $16,250, but that it
mill be necessary to make bona fide offers to the owners of the remaining eight
parcels of land in accordance mith the appraisals with a view of instituting
condemnation proceedings if the offers are not accepted, the City Manager recom-
mending that Council adopt the necessary Ordinance providing for the acquisition of
the nine parcels of land.
Mr. St.lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(o16165) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition of
certain lands in Roanoke'County, ~ecessary for municipal airport purposes in con-
nection with Airport Projects 9-44~012-6414 and 9-44-012-6415; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 27, page 438.)
Mr. St.lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil.ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stnller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?*
NAYS: None .............. O.
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AIRPORT: The City #e·uger submitted · writtem report, pointing oat that
(Woodrum) Airport under Project'No. 9-44~012-6414 wes awarded to the Frye Building
be extended in the amount of $10098 to cover this change order, one-half of the
TAXES: The City Manager submitted m written report, advising that the
1964 General Assembly of Virginia made certain amendments to the Code of Virginia.
personal property ~itbJn the city. available for such purposes, so as to recognize
The motion failed for lach of a second.
On motion of #r. Broiler. seconded by Hr. #heeler and unanimously adopted,
Elementary School for the school year ended June 30. 1964. advising that all the
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records were Il order tad aa accompanying statement represents the recorded
transactions of the various school funds during the school year and the fund
balance as of Jnne 30, 1964.
On motion of Rr. Stoller, seconded by #F. Pollard and unanluoueIy adopte,
the reports were filed.
REPORTS OF CORRITTEES:
GASOLINE: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on fur-
nishing the automotive gasoline requirements of the City cf Roanoke for the period
from January it 1965, through December 31, 1965, submitted the following report:
"December 10, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for furnishing and
delivering Automotive Gasoline to the various departments of
the City of Roanoke for the period beginning January 1, 1965
and ending December 31. 1965.
Golf Oil Corporation is low bidder for supplying regular
gasoline to the City Garage at the following prices:
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $ ,1690 per 9allan
Less Discount ,0566 per gallon
Net $ t1124 per 9allan
Sinclair Refining Company is low bidder for supplying premium
gasoline to the City Darage and Fire Department at the follow-
lng prices:
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $ .2040 per gallon
Less Discount ,0652 per gallon
Net ~ ,1388 per gallon.
Texaco, Incorporated is low bidder for supplying regular
gasoline to the Water Department at the following prices:
Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Price $ .1790 per 9allan
Less Discount ,0596 per gallon
Net S .1194 per gallon
The above *Posted Consumer Tack Wagon Prices* are based on
current prices at Roanoke, Virginia. The *Posted Consumer
Tank Wagon Prices* in effect at Roanoke, Virginia'on date of
delivery will prevail. The above discounts will remain firm
throughout year 1965.
All prices are exclusive of State and Federal Taxes.
The Committee recommends acceptance of the low bids as out-
lined in this letter.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMXTTE£: ' Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
committee and offered the following Resolution accepting the'proposal of Gulf Oil
Corporation for furnishing regular gasoline to the City Garage:
(n16166l A RESOLUTION accepting the proposal of Gulf Oil Corporation
bids.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dook No, 27, page 440.)
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AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler iud
Mayor Dlllord---~ ...........~ ........ ?,
NAYS: MoRe ..........~ ..... ~-0.
Mr. Pollard then offered the fol~owing Resolution accepting the proposal
of the Sinclair Refining Company for supplying premium gus*line to .the City Garage
and the Fire Department:
(mI616T) A RESOLDTION ucceptlng the proposal of Sinclair Refining
Company for furnishing premium gus*line to the City Garage and to the Fire Depart-
meut~ and rejecting other similar bids.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 441.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde
by Mr. St*lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr, Pollard offered the following Resolution accepting the proposal of
Texaco, Incorporated, for supplying regular gasoline to the Mater Department:
(=16168) A RESOLUTION accepting the proposal of Texaco, Incorporated,
for furnishing regular gasoline to the Mater Department; and rejecting other
similar bids,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Sook No. 27, page 442.)
Mr. PoIlard moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was sec*nde
by Mr, St*lief and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollardt Pond, St*liart ~heeler and,
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?.
NAYS: 'None ................O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure with regard to apportionment of costs and estimated
amounts of assessments on abutting owners in connection mith the construction of
public sewer lines to serve properties abutting portions of Eastern Avenue, N.
, and Mallace Avenue, N. E., in the Jackson Park area, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr, Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16169) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of a public sanitary
sewer main and laterals to serve certain properties abutting the same on Eastern
Avenue, N. E., and on a portion of Nallace Avenue. N. E., in the Jackson Park area
of the City, heretofore Ruth*rimed to be made by Ordinance No. 16075. one-half (1/2
of the total cost of which is to be assessed against abutting landowners to be
served by said improvement; fixing the estimated amounts of the assessments to be
made against said abutting land*naars; providing for the docketing of an abstract
Of this ordinance in. the Clerk's Office of the Hustings Court of the City of Roan*hi
and of the individual assessments against each said abutting landowner; and pro-
viding for an emergency.
(For rail text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 442.)
Mr, St,lief moved the adoptfoo or.tho-Ordinance, The m, tiaa ufa secocdod
by Mr. Mheeler end od,pied by the rollowSng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond° St,lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAys: None ................ O,
BUDGET-PAT PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in variou
manicipal departments, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St.liar offered the
f. Il,ming Resolution:
(~16170) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 27, page 445,)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec,nde
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
ALES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7o
NAYS: None ................. O,
TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUm: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure renewing t~e lease of Messrs. Max A. and W. Kent Murray,
trading as Murray Orchards, for approximately 62 acres of land at Coiner Springs,
at a total rental of $510, for three years beginning January 1. 1965, he presented
same, whereupon, Mr. Mheel~r moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16171) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the leasing of approximately 62 acres
at Coyner Springs to Max A. and M. Kent Murray, trading as Murray Orchards.
MHEREAS, by Ordinance no. 14729, adopted by this Council on the 5th day
of march, 1~62, the proper City officials were authorized to execute a lease of
approximately 62 acres at Coiner Springs to Max A, and W. Kent Murrays trading as
Murray Orchards, which lease was, accordingly, duly executed by the parties under
date of April 5, 1962, for a three-year period extending throngh the 31st day of
December, 19641 and
)~flEREAS, the aforesaid lessees have advised the City ~anageF, in writing,
that they desire to lease said land upon the same terms and conditions for a fixed
term of three years commencing the first day of January, 19651 and
KHEBEAS, the City Manager bas recommended the execution of such lease
by the City, in which recommendation this Council concurs.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
proper City officials be. and they are hereby, authorized to enter into a lease
agreement, for and On behalf or the City, to be dated as of January Ie IqGS, leasla~
unto Max A, and M. Kent Murray, trading as Murray Orchards, the approximately 62
acres described in the above-mentioned lease of April 5, 1962, and upon the same
terms as are herein contained for the fixed term of three years commencing on the
first da/ of January, 1965, and ending on the 31st day of December, 19h7.
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The motloo UBS seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloulng rote,
Mr. Smaller voting BO becsuse he does not feel the rental is high enough:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Hr, Smaller ............; ...... 1,
APPALACHIAN POMER COMPANY: Council baring directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Hansger to enter into au agreement
uith the Appalachian Power Coupaoy releasing said company from uny liability to the
city by reason of the failure of rubber protective equiement used by the city in
the handling of its electrical mire, machinery end equipment after it has been
tested, he presented same; whereupon. Hr, Wheeler offered the following Resolotloo:
(z16172) A RESOLUTION relating to the testing of certain rubber pro-
tective equipment of the City by Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 27. page 445.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde(
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follo, ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Hoyor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the acquisition of an easement
in connection with the construction of a 6-inch water main to connect existing
public water mains in the Roanoke Industrial Center, he presented same.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager having assured Council
at its lust regular meeting that the easement would follow the course of one of
certain streets to be dedicated, upon further questioning by Mr. Mheeler. the
City Manager modified his statement to the effect that he would make every effort
to have the easement follow the course of one of the streets to be dedicated.
Mr, Smaller then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(z16173) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the construction of a
certain b-inch main to connect existing public Mater mains in Roanoke Industrial
Center. and the acquisition of o perpetual easement and rlght of May therefor for
a nominal consideration of One Dollar. cash~ and nrovidiog for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. nage 446.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pood and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Stolier offered the following
Resolution providing for the transfer and conveyance Of title to the Commonwealth
of Virginia of certain lauds recently acquired by the city for the Duroose of
the construction of spur roads frbm tke Blah Midge Parkuay (Route 48) to the
top of #ill #oautafu fad to lie top of Yelleu Xnluteiu, lid authorizing end
permitting the construction of un overhead bridge across Yellow Mountain R,sd,
S. E., un · part of the first of said spur roods:
(e16174) A RESOLUTIOM providing for the transfer and conveyance or
title to the Couuonuealth of Virginia of certain lands recently acquired by the
City for the purpose of the construction of spur roads from the Blue Midge Parkway.
(Route 4B). to the top of Will Mountain end to the top of Yellou Mountains and
authorizing and eermitting the construction of on overhead bridge across Yellow
#ountnin Road, S. E., as a part of the first of said sour roads.
(For full lext of Res,latin,, see Resolution B,oh No. 27. cage 448.)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and ad,cUed by the following vote:
ATlaS: Ressrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler end
Rayor Dillard .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSIAIIiSS:
ZONING: Council at its meeting on November 23. 1964. baying deferred
action on the question of whether or not a portion of a tract of land located on
the east side of Colonial Avenue, S. W.. in the vicinity of Clearfield Road.
designated as Official Tax Mo. 1280301, has been properly fez,ned from General
Residence District to Light Industrial District, eending receipt from the City
Attorney of the results of his examination of pertinent ma~s and Ordinances for
the ourpose of determining whether or not the tract of laud was Dronerly Fez,ned
for industrial pure,sen, and, also. information as to ihetber or not a building
perult issued on November 11, 1964, to Bauble Oil and Refining Company for the
construction of o service station on the tract of land was Dronerly issued, Mr.
St,lieF moved that a Dublic hearing be held at 2 p.m.. January 11, 1965. on the
question of fez,ming from Light.lndnstrial District to General Residence District
that portion of two tracts of land located on the east side of Colonial Avenue,
S. W.. in the vicinity of Clearfield Road, designated as Official Tax Nos.
1280301 and 1380201. respectively, zoned as Light Industrial District. us
recommended by the City Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAy PLAN: Mr. Stoller pointed out that it was brought aD in
budget study sessions that in order to offer an attractive Drooosition to anyone
qualified to assist the Plaunin9 Director it ulll be necessary to amend the
Pay Plan by changin9 the Job title of Indnstriul Development Planner to Assistant
Planning Director and moved that the uatter be raferred to the City Attorney for
procuration of the pro,er measure. The motion oas seconded by Mr. Pollard god
uno,tm,only adopted.
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AIRPORT~ Mayor Dillard pointed out that there.is · vacancy on the
Airport Committee due to the resignation of Nr. E. R. Vought and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
ns a member of the Airport Committee to fill a vacancy created by the resignation
of. Mr. E. R. Vought by the foltouing vote: .
FOR MR. MAPLAN: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mhee~er
and Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. A. Byron Smith bas
qualified as n member of the Housing and Hygiene Board to fill the unexpired tern
of Mr. Eugene S. Bromn, deceased, said term ending January 31, 1965.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the report mas received and filed.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjonrned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL. REGULAR tr;ETINC.
Monday. December 21. 1964.
The Council.of tke City of Roan,he met in regular meeting in. the Council
Chamber in the Municfpel. fluildfng. Mondcy. December 21. 1964. et 2 p.m** the regeler
meeting hour. uith Mayor Dillard presidlug.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Hr.. Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. SS,lief. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .............................. ?.
ABSENT: None ............... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S, Owens, City Manager. Mr, James N,
Kiecanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. hubert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend M. L.
Simmons. Assistant Pastor. First Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
December 7, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St*liars seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON I~UBLIC MATTERS: HONE,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company, trans-
mittfflg a list of street lights installed during the month of November, 1964, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Staller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: The Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce having
requested that a detailed professional study be made of the feasibility of an
alternate southeast route for the extension of Interstate Spur 581 from Elm Avenue,
$, E., to U, S, Route 220 south of Clearbrook School, and Council having subsequentl
asked the Virginia Department of Highways to proceed with surveys and plans for a
southwest route, a communication from Mr, James A, Ford. President of the Roanoke
Junior Chamber of Commerce. advising that the Junior Chamber of Commerce has
concluded that the alternate southeast route cannot be seriouslF considered and
recommending that should the proposed southwest route be consummated an entrance
ramp be constructed for east bound traffic on Brandon Avenue and that an exit ramp
be constructed for west bound traffic on Urandon Avenue with a view of relieving the
traffic bottleneck at the intersection of Brandon Avenue and Franklin Road, S.
especially for citizens residing in southwest Roan*he and Roanoke County, was before
HUDGEToCOHPRRSAVION HOARD: Copies of communications from the Compeasntiot
Baird or the Commonwealth of Virginia, fixlog the salaries and office expenses of
the Clerk of the Courts, the Attorney for the Camm*awe*lab, the Cos~lssiooer of
the Revenue, the City Treasurer and the.City Hergecnt, were before Council,
It appearing that the salaries and.expenses fixed by the Compensation
Board bare been Included-in the proposed 1965 budget, Hr, St*lief moved that the
comaunications be filed, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and onanlmoasly
adopted,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that four existing 10,000 lumen overhead incandescent street lights be rea*red and
ten 21,000 lumen mercury vapor street lights be installed on Ullliamson Road, N,
between Fleming Avenue and Preston Avenue.
Hr, Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*wing Resolution:
(~16175) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of four 10,000 lumen
overhead incandescent street lights and the installation of ten 21,000 lumen
vapor street lights on Williauson Road, N. W** between Fleming Avenue and Preston
Avenue,
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 27. page 451.)
Mr. Wheeler moved ~the adap,lan of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde
by Mr. 5toiler and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ..................0o
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommendin,
that ~1,~00 be appropriated to Utilities and that $2,200 be appropriated to Motor
Foal and Lubricants for Resale under Section ~Hg, 'Airport,* of the 1964 budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Cooncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Hanager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16176) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~89, *Airport** of
the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
· (For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 451.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $3,000 be transferred from Emergency Relief to Poster
Care under Section ~52, *Public Assistance.' of the 1964 budget, due to an increase
in the number of children committed to the Department of Public Welfare.
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Mr. Garland moved that Council concur lu the recoomendation of the City
Yaooger and offered the f. Il.ming emergency Ordinance:
(m16177) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnln Section n$2, *Public Assist-
ence,~ of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinonce, nad providing for an emergency.
(For full text of 0rdlnnuce, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 452.)
Mr. Borlond moved the adoption of the Ordinonce. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, P,mdt Stellar, Wheeler nad
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
WAYS: Woue .................. O,
BUDGET-STADIUM{ The City Manager submitted a written report, recommendln
that SI,BOO be appropriated to Utilities under Section wl12, 'Stadium and Athletic
Field,w of the 1964 budget.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16178) AN ORBINANCE to amend and reordain Section all2, 'Stadium and
Athletic Field,~ of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergene
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 452.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Fond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs.. Garland, Jones, Pollard, ~oad, St.lieF, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................?,
NAYS: None ......~ ..... ~ ..... O.
BUDGET-pLANNING: Yhe City Manager submitted a written report, recom-
mending that $490 be transferred from Friuting and Office Supplies to Office
Furniture and Equipment - New under Section xlSO, 'Planning Commission,* of the
1964 budget, to provide for the purchase of certain furniture needed to equip its
new office.
Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z161~9) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section zlSO, 'Planning
Commission,' of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2Y, page 4S3,)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gar,lead, Jones, ~llard, ,Pond, St,ilar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. 7..
NAYS: Noae ................. O,
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
a written report, recommending that $7,500 be appropriated to Incinerator under
Section ~170, 'Capi,tal," of the 1954 budget, to provide for research and study of
improvements to the City Incinerator.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(s16180} AN ORDINANCE to .mead end reordnln Section mi?O. "Capital,*
of the,1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 27, page 453.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Me*mrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St.lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance authorlzin9
the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the firm of Greeley and Baa*em,
Engineers, for the performance o3 certain engineering services in connection with
the construction and operation of the City Incinerator at a sum not to exceed
$6,000 without further prior approval and appropriation by Council:
(~16181) AN ORDINANC£ authorizing certain engineering services in
connection with the Cityts Refuse IncieeratJng Plant; and providing for an emergenc!
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 454.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrso Garland, Jones, ~ollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
n written report', recommending that $3,060o80 he appropriated to Incinerator under
Section mi70, *Capital," of the 1964 budget, to cover the cost of improvements
already made to the City Incinerator.
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16192) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re.rd*in Section ~i?O. 'Capital,"
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 455.)
Br. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:' Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mlyor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ...............~--0.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that since the old Terry building in Elmwood Park has been razed
it is imperative that a shop building be constructed in which to store equipment
needed and used in and around the park and recommended that $2,100 be appropriated
for this purpose.
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After I discussion of the question, Mr, Pollard moved that ~ctioa ol the
sitter be deferred for further study, The motJom was seconded by Mr, Wheeler aid
unan~souslf ad~pted,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager s~blitted the following report,
recommending that. certain vacancies ia various suufcfpol departments be filled slno~
they are of un esergency nature;
*Roanoke, Virginia .
December 14, 1964
To the C~ty Council
Roonohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The foll~wlng employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
STREET REPAIR - two street creu helpers, Group 9, Step 1
SEWER MAINTENANCE - Street crew helper, 6romp 9, Step 1
ENGXNEERXNG - one clerk-stenographer, Croup 15, Step 3
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Manager#
Mr. Stonier moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the mutter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mtn Rheeler and unanimously adopted,
PURCHAS[OF PROPErTY-STrEETS AND'ALL£Y$: The City Manage~ submitted a
written report, transmitting an offer of Mr. J. P. Maloney to sell to the City of
Roanoke a triangalor piece of property for the sum of $50 for stree~ purposes, in
order to make a transition in the road pavement on Windsor Avenue, S. W., Just west
of the Evergreen Cemetery, and recommended 'that the offer be acce~ted,
Mr. Wheeler moved that Counc'il concur in the recommendation' of the City
M~noger and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred to the City Manager a suggestio*
of a'concerned' citizen that the city confer with representatives of the Calvary
Baptist Church' and the Mozim Temple for use of' parking space by teachers at
Jefferson High school free of charge and that a sticker be issued to working studen
and those living in areas without adequate bus service for a small fe~ which would
permi~ them to park daring school' hoars in a two-hour parking zone, for the
purpose of ascertaining whe'ther o'r not par'king s~ace can be obtained for these
teachers and students at no cost to the c~ty, the City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the parking lot which is owned jointly by the' Calvary
Baptist Church and the ~azim Temple is loc~ted in the midst of a residential area
and that any effort to allow additional parking to others on a regular basis
would be a direct violation of an agreement made with residents at the time of the
rezoning of the are'a to permit parking; also, that if stickers were issued to
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morking students and those living in areas mltkout adequate bus service for · small
roe mhlch mould permit them to park during school hours in a tmo=hour parking zone
the sane privilege mould have to be given to others, thereby defeating the purpose
or parking restrictions to break up all day parking, the City Manager concluding
that it appears to him this is a personal problem which should be solved by each
Individual.
Hr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report a suggestion of Dr. C. M. Cornell that the city freeze
its paved tennis courts in the minter time when the weather is cold enough in order
to permit ice skating, the City Manager submitted a written reporto recommending
that he be authorized to build a miniature rink 20* x R0* on the asphalt track at
Victory Stadium to see if the plan is workable before turning tennis courts Into
skating rinks and suggesting that should the plan pFove not workable consideration
be given to the idea of a civic organization purchasing a freezing unit. placing it
.in one of the public parks and charging admission.
AfteF a discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones suggesting that the City
Manager consider creating an ice skating rink on the grass math the use of cross
ties. Mr. Stoller noted that Council concur in the FepoFt of the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted · written report, transmitting a
report Of the Department of Public Melfare for the month of October, 1964, and
listing other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted
the report was received and filed.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation a petition Of residents Of the immediate area, requesting
that land known as the SOld Trout Place* bordering on Shenandoah Avenue to the north
Luckett Street to the west. Thirtieth Street to the east and the Norfolk and Western
'Railway Company property to the south, be rezoned from Heavy Industrial District to
Light Industrial District, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the area not be rezoned at this time:
"December 14, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this request during its
regular meeting of November IH, 1964. The arguments presented to
the Planning Commission indicated that the residents of this area
are concerned about the unsightly development of this heavy
industrial district in close proximity to their homes.
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The Commission members isd$cated that they are emsre or the
recent developments in this ares, Houever, in vleu or the
work oR the new zoning ordinance presently ia preperatfoe, the
Planning Cowmlssion felt that it was premature to recomlend
uny zone changes for tkls general area ia anticipation that
the see zoning nrdin~ece mill prevent the recurrence of
derelnpment problems.la industrial areas,
The Planning CoawissJon, thereroree recommends to City Council
that this area not be rezoned at this tine.
Sincerely yours,
5/ Merner K. Sensbach
for Henry B, Oolnton
Chairman"
Council being Informed that ~he petitioners do not desire a public
hearing, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur fn the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the request for rezonlng be den~ed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Fred O. Alouf, et ax,. that
property lo~ated at the northeast corner of Meadows Street and Liberty Rood, N,
described as Lots 10, 11 and the adjoining ten feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Meadow Land,
Official Tax Nos. 2071322, 2071323 and 2071302. be rezoned from General Residence
District to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request for the rezoaJng of Lots 10 and 11 be denied
and advising that the rezon.in9 of the adjoining ten feet .of Lot I is not required
since it has been ~etermined that this strip of land is already zoned as Business
Districts,
In this ~onnectiono a communication from Mr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney
for the petitioners, advising that his clients desire a p~blic hearing on the
rezoning of Lots 10 and 11, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on tbs rezoning of Lots 10 afld
Block 1, Meadow Land, be held at 7:30 p.m., February 1, 1965. The motion was
seconded by Mr. ~heeler and nnanJmonsly adopted.
ZONING= Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Richard R, Hamlett, et ax,, that
a ?.26-acre tract of land located at the west end of Mestover Avenue, S. N.. east
of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company tracks, designated as Official Ta~ No.
1521001, be rez~ned from General Residence District to Special Residence District,
the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the
request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held st ?:30
p.m.s February 1. 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission
the question of whether or not No. 4 Fire Station can be used by the city for other
purposes if it is abandoned, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report:
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mDecqmber 17, 1964
T~e Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Hembers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The City Plnnnlag Commission considered thi~ matter during~
its regular meeting o! December 16, 1964. Possible public
ming Commission determined that the best possible public
present facilities for senior citizens in the City of Roa-
On this basis, a sketch plan for remodeling of fire station
~o. 4 was prepared. The first floor facilities would in-
persons. This Foom could also be subdivided by means of
smaller meeting room and office and rest rOOm facilities.
total improvements can be performed for approximately
formed by City forces.
Sincerely yours,
$/ ~. K. Sensba~h
for Henry B. Boynton
Chairman~
In a discussion of the matter, Hr, Stoller voiced the opinion that the
Planning Commission should have also studied'the feasibility of selling the
property.
Hr. Horton Honeyman, Attorney, representing the Beth Israel Synagogue,
appeared before Council and read'a prepared statement, emphasizing that the entire
membership of the Beth Israel congregation is vitally interested in that which is
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best for the citizens of the City ef.Rosnokeo but that the Synagogue feels the'
appraised valse of $12.500 for the fire station property, plus the estimated cost
of $6.600 to renovate the property for use ns a Senior Citizens $tetion,'woald
give the'city approxlmately~$19,000 to erect a brand neu Senior Citizens. Station
If the fire station property Is sold, Mr. Boneymnn concluding that since the
Beth Israel Synagogue is in the midst of a religious center area it is his
sincere trust that the city will be considerate of the expansion progrnm of the
Synagogue and persia Beth Israel'to acquire the fire station property on terms
satisfactory to the city.
Hr. Rex P. ~tuar~ again appeared before Council ia opposition to selling
the property, voicing the opinion that it is a very valuable piece of land and is
increasing in vaiue every year.
Or. C. H. Cornell appeared before Council on behalf of the senior
citizens of Roanoke, advising that'the building now used f~r a Senior Citizens
Center In Elmwood Phrk is inadequate, and urged that the fire station property be
used for this purpose.
After a further discussion of the matter, the Assistant City Attorney
advising that it is not necessary to advertise for bids for sale of the property,
Mr. ~heeler moved that the'rsaid property be sold to the Beth Israel Synagogue at
the appraised value of ~12t500 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,
REPORTS OF COHMITTEES:
ARMORY: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens, and Rex T. Mitchell. Jr.. for study,
report and recommendation, the bid received from Mr. Samuel A. Garrison for
operating the concessions at the National Guard Armory for the period beginning
January 1~ 1~65, and ending Jannary l, 1966, in the sum of 33 1/3~ of gross salest
the committee submitted a written report, recommending that the bid of Mr.
Garrison be accepted.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(nlGIB3) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Samuel A. Garrison for
operating the concessions at the National Guard Armory for the period beginning
January 1, 1965, and ending January 1, 196~.
RHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has heretofore legally advertised for bids
for the privilege of operating the concessions at the National Guard Armory for
the period beginning as of January
19660 at 10:00 aom., with an option to renew for two additional years under the
conditions set forth in the bid form; and
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NREREAS, tko only bid received rot such privilege was submitted by
$cmuel A, Garrison Jc mhioh said bidder offers to pay to the City 33 1/3 per cent
of gross sales made on the premises, and a committee cppolated by the Council to
study hsd mike recommendation on said proposal has recommended the Clty*s a~cep-
tunce of sold bid. la mhlch recommeadctlon this COuncil concurs.
THEREFORE, RE IT ORDAINED bY the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
bid of Samuel A. Garrison rot operating the concessions at the Notional Guard
Armory rot the period beginning es or. Je~uc~y 1, 1965, at 1o:oo a.m. ccd ending
January 1, 1966. at 10:00 a.wo.,with an option to renew for tun addtional years.
in which he offers to pay to the City of Roanoke 33 1/3 per cent of his gross
soles made on the premises and to conduct the aforesaid concessions in strict
accordance with all nnd singular the conditions contained in the invitation to
bid, which said invitation to bid Is on file in the office of the Purchasing
Agent, be, and said bid is hereby accepted; and the City Manager is authorized
and directed to enter into requisite contract with said bidder upon such form of
contract as Is prepared and approved by the City Attorney but to incorporate
the terms herein provided.
The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None .......~- ........... On
ADVERTISING-CITY GOVERNMENT: The committee appointed to study bids
received on advertising the City of Roanoke submitted the following report:
*December 17, 1964.
Zo the Council of the City of Roanoke.
'Gentlemen:
The committee appointed by Council to consider the bids On
advertising the City of Roanoke met and after due delibera-
tions recommends that this program not be initiated this
year and no money appropriated for this program. The com-
mittee further suggests that it* be continued in order to
further study this program as sell as other programs relating
to the advertising of the city. Mtth the above recommenda-
tions it is suggested that those firms bidding for this work
be thanked and notified of this committee*s recommendations.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ James E, Jones
James E. Jones,, Chairman.
S! Vincent S, #heeler
Vincent S. Mheeler,
S! Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
Arthur 5. Owens**
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' Mr, Jones moved that Council concur la the recommendations or the
committee ned that the matter be referred to the CltyAttorne~ for'preparation
of the proper measure The manioc'mas seconded'by Mr, Rheeter and unanimously
adopted.
SEWERS AND ~TORM DRAINS: Council having referred to n eommittee
composed or Messrs. clarence E. Fond, Cknirman~ Janes E, Jones and Ho Cletun
Broyles for tabulation and report bids received on the construction of n storm
drain on Ninth Street and Morgan Avenue. S. K,, in the-vicinity or Buena Vista
floeleverd, tbe~commlttee'submitted i written report, together math a tabulation
of the bids showing the Draper Constrectlon Cnmpnny as low bidder in the amount
of $9.537,$0, nnd recbmmended that if Council is inclined to accomplish this
project the proposal of the Draper Construction COmpany be accepted and $9,552,50
appropriated to cover the contract and advertising cost ia the amount of ~I5.00~
Mr.' Pond moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
the Draper Construction Company:
(a16184) AN 0RDINA~CE accepting the proposal of Draper Construction
Company for the construction of a storm drain on 9th Street and Morgan Avenue,
S, E,; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract;
rejecting all Other bids; andprovidlng for an emergency,
WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Department of Public
Marks, an emergency Is set forth and declared to exist,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAXNED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as
follo~s:
1. That the proposal of Draper Construction Company for the
construction of a storm drain on 9th Street and Morgan Avenue, S, E,, in the
vicinity of Buena Vista Boulevard, S, E,, in accordance with the City's plans and
specifications therefor, for the sum of $g,537.50, which proposal is on file
in the office of the City Clerk, be, and said proposal is hereby accepted,
2. That the City Manager and the City Clerk be, and they are
hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City. respectively, to
execute and attest the requisite contract, the terms of which shall be approved
by the City Manager and the form of mhich shall be approved by the City
Attorney,
3. That the proposals of all other bidders for the performance
of said Work bet and the same are hereby, rejected.
4. That, an emergency existing, this ordinance shall be in fall
force and effect frnm its passage.
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Mr. Pond moved'the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion ems seconded
by Nr. Wheeler nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlnnd. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Wheeler and
mayor Dillard ........................ ~-7.'
NAYB~ None .................. O,
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$9.552.50:
(m16185) AN ORDInAnCE to amend and reordain Section ml?O. "Capital."
of the 1964 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Dook No. 27. page 456.)'
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland/ Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stollero Wheeler and
Mayor Dillnrd .........................7*
NAYS: None ..................O,
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. James E. Jonest Chairman. Robert A. Garland and Vincent S. Wheeler for
tabulation and report bids received on furnishing and installing air conditioning
and ventilation systems in the Municipal Building. the committee submitted a writtel
report, together with a tabulation of the bids showing the Bud Weaver Heating ~ Air
Conditioning Company as low bidder in the amount of $90637095. and recommended that
the proposal of the Bud Weaver Heating and Air Conditioning Company be accepted and
that funds for the 'project be included in the 1965 budget,'
Mr. Jones moved that Couccil concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of the Hud
Weaver Heating and Air Conditionin9 Company:
(~16186) AN ORDINAHCE accepting the proposal of Uud Weaver Heating
Air Conditioning Company for furnishing and lnstallin9 certain air comdata,nan9 and
ventilation systems in the Municipal Building, contingent upon later appropriation
Of funds for the payment thereof; authorizing the proper City Officials to execute
the requisite contract therefor; rejecting certain other bids for said work; and
providln9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 456.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ................. O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
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TUBERCULOSIS SANATORIUM~ Ordinance No. 16171, authoriziog the leasing of
spproxiwutely 62 acres at Coiner ~prings to Mix A, and M, Best Mcrroy, trading os
Murray Orchords, hiving pre~lousl~ been before Council for its first reading, rend
end laid over, mos again before the body,.Hro Mheeler offering the following rot
its second reading and finol adoption:
(s16171) AN ORDINARCB authorizing the leasing of approximately 62 acres
at Coiner Springs to Max A, mud M, Kent MuFrnYt trading ns Murray Orchards**
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 27, page 450.)
Mr° Nh*clef moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard an~ adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................6.
NAYS: Mr. St*lieu ....................1.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prep*re the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
~hereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following ResolutJoo:
(#16187) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob NO. 27. page 45?°)
Mr. St*liar moved the adopt/on of the Resolutioo. The motion was secondel
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the followiog vote:
AYES: MesSVSo ~arland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure extending the contract of the Frye Bailding Company for the construction
of concrete apron pavement in the vicinity of the Administration Building at
Roanoke Municipal (Moodrnm) Airport nnder Project 9-44-012-14 in the amount of
$1,098, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
(m16168) A RESOLUTION approving a Change Order to the City's contract
with Frye Gulldlng Company for the construction of concrete apron pavement in the
vicinity, of the Administration Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport under Project
9-44-012-14.
(For full text of Mas*lute*n, see Resolution Book No. 2?, page 458, )
Mr. Pollard moved the ad.option of the Resolution. The notion was seconde~
by Mr. St*lief and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, P~llard, Pood, St*liar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................... 7°
NAYS: None ................ O.
PAT PLAN-PLANNING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure amending the Pay Plan by changing the title of the Industrial
Development Planner to Assistant Planning Director, he presented same; whet*bp*no
Mr. St*lief offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(s16109) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Ho. 14300; and providing for
an emergency°
(For full text or Ordinance. see Ordinance Nook No. 2?. page 459.)
Hr. Sm,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pood. Stoller. NEe.let and
Hayor Dillard ........................ ?.
NAYS: None ................. O.
CITY GOVERNMENT-HEALTN DEPARTRENT: Council having previously adopted u
Resolution authorizing the Health Department. from time to time. to destroy certain
outdated records, the City Attorney presented a draft of a Resolution authorizing
the Health Department to destroy additional outdated records; nh,reap,n, Mr. it,lief
offered the following Resolution:
(m16190) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Roanoke City Health Department to
destroy, from time to time, certain outdated records.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 27, page 459.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Junes, Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................0.
STATE HIGNNAYS: Yhe City Attorney presented draft of a Resolution
agreeing to perform requisite phases of the right of way acquisition program in
regard to the proposed construction of State Route 599, Project 0599-128-101.
RR-201. in the City of Roanoke; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the following
Resolution:
(~16191) A RESOLUTION agreeing to perform requisite phases of the right
of way acquisition program in regard to the proposed construction of State Route
599, Project 0599-12N-lOl. aW-201, in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 27. page 460°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O°
TAXES: Council ut its last regular meeting having deferred action on an
Ordinance amending Section 1. Rate of tax on realty and personalty, Chapter 1,
Current Taxes, Title Vl. Taxation, of The Code of the City of Roanoke..1956, to
reordain the annual tax rate on all taxable real estate and tangible personal
property mithin the city, available, for such purposes, so as to recognize a recent
change in the state law making available for local taxation certain tangible person;
property of trades and businesses which have heretofore been taxable, as capital, by
the state, the Ordinance.was again before tee body.
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Nr. Stellar moved .that the tax rate of $3,45 for 1964 be continued for
1965 end thor this rote be included lo the proposed Ordinance, The we.fen wes
seconded by Mr, pollord nod unanimously adopted,
Mr, 5~oller then offered the following emergency Ordinonce:,
(m16192) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain Sec, 1, 'Rate Of tax Ge
realty fid personaltyt of Chapter!, *Current Tax~st Of Title ¥I. eTaxation' of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956~ and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 27, page 461,)
Hr, Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and .adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Steller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. Oo
BUDGET: Council having held a number of budget study sessions in con-
nection with the proposed 1965 budget, the matter was again before the body.
fa this connection, Council baring adoption Resolution ~16135, appointing
a committee composed of #ayor Benton O, Dillard, Chairman, Rr. Murray A, Stellar.
and Rt, Vincent S. Wheeler, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(d) of the Pay
Plan to review the performance and salary of Council appointees, the committee
submitted a written report, recommending that the salaries for the unclassified
employees of the city for the year 1965 be as shown on attached sheets, except that
the salaries of the Constitutional Officers be fixed at the rates awarded by the
Compensation Board and contained in the proposed 1965 budget,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendations of the
committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance making appro-
priations from the General Fund of the City of Roanoke for the fiical year begJnnin~
J~nuary 1, 1965, and ending December 31, 1965:
(~16193) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the General Fund of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning January 1. 1965. and ending December
31, 19651 and declaring the existence of an emergency.
{For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 462.) .
~r, Wheeler noted the ad~ptlon of. the Or~lnance, . The motion was seconded
by Rt. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and
RayorDillard---Z ................. 7.
NAYS: ,None ................. O.
Wr, Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance making appropriatiol
from the Water General Fund and the Water Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year b~ginning January 1, 1965, and, ending December 31,
1965:
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(n16194) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Namer General Fend
and the Hater Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 1965, nad ending December 31, 1965; and declaring the existenc~
of an emergency,
(For.full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 2?, page 480,)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption.of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Nheeler and adopted by .the following vote:
AYES: #essrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Sm,lief, Hheeler and
Hayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ................. O,
Hr. Sm,lief then offered the following emergency Ordinance making appro-
priations from the Seuage Treatment General Fund and the Sewage Treatment Replaoemen
Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning January 1, lg6S.
and ending December 31, 1965:
(gl61gs) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Sewage Treatment
General Fund and the Sewage Treatment Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1965, and ending December 31. 1965;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 482.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlandt Jones, Pollard, Pond, ~toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ................. O. .
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES=LICENSES: Counoil having held a public bearing on November
1964, on proposed changes in the License Tax Code as recommended by the Roanoke Tax
Study Committee, and having taken the matter under consideration, and having adopted
a motion in one of its budget study sessions not to adopt the new License Tax Code
as of January 1, 1965. but to continue study of the matter as a committee of the
whole, Mr, William R, Hill. Executive Director, Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated,
appeared before the body and read the following prepared statement:
"Downtown Roanoke, Inc,, wishes to commend City Council, the
Tax Study Commission and the many others whose thought and effort
make possible the adoption of a record budget without a tax
increase, Yhis Is a notable achievement and should be recognized
as such.
It goes without saying that retailers and wholesalers are
disappointed that this budget rules out tax relief for them for
another year, But this development certainly comes as no surprise
to most of them.
These people are saddled with a tax that is admittedly unfair.
He believe that so long as this situation exists, council will
continae to be responsible for determining how to alleviate it.
Everyone knows ~hy the merchants license tax should be reduced.
The evidence speaks for Itself, All of ns need to devote more
thought to ho.~ the tax can be reduced. This will be one of
Downtown Roanoke's major projects as we work with cou*ncil during
the coming year,*
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Mr. St*lief moved that the ststement be filed, The motion mas seconded
by lr,.Iheeler oud IseIiBoisly &do,ted,
· FRHSIONS~ Hiyor Dillard reported that he has reuppointed Mr, T, T, Moore
os · member of the Advisory Committee os Investment of Funds to the Board of
Trustees of the Eaployees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for
u tern of three lears beginning Jnnunry
Hr, Stoller moved that the report be filed, The motion was seconded by
Mr, Mheeler and unanimously nd*pled.
PURLIC SOLICITATIONS: The City Clerh reported that Messrs, Fluve
Baird, Franh J. Sherertz and Juch C, Smith have qualified as members of the Public
Solicitation Advisory Commission for terms of tm* years each beginning January
1965.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be filed, The motion mas seconded by
Mr, Stoller and unanimously adopted.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: The City Clerk reported that #r, Fred [, Prosser
has qualified as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control,
for a tern of roar years beginning January 1, 19&5.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be filed, The motion was seconded by Mr,
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the meeting was adjourned.
AP, PROVED
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL IEGULAR b'FETING,
Monday, December 20, 1964.
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Mondoy, December 28. 1964t at 2 p.m., the regals!
wee*Jag hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert ~. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence E.
Pond, Murroy A. Stoller, Vincent $. #heeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard .......... 6.
ABSENT: ~ouncllman Janes E. Jones .....................................1.
OFF,ICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr. Janes N.
Kin:anon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend M. M.
Scott. Pastor, State Bill Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the winutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 14, 1964, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2 p.m.,
Monday, December 29, 1964, on the request of Mr. Carl A. Montgomery, et ax** that
property located east of Ashby Street, $. M., between Bramble*on Avenue and
Sweetbrier Avenue, described as Lot 5, Block 4, CorbJesbaw, Official Tax No.
1650801,~be rezoned from General Residence Distric~ to Business District, the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
*November 19, 1964
The flonorabl~ Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roapokeo Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its November lB, 1964 meeting the City Planning Commission
considered the above described rezoning request. This project
had been carried over from the previous meeting in order to
ascertain certain conditions necessary to decide upon the
feasibility of rezoning. The Land Development Plan of the City
indicates that the lot under consideration should be monad for
office and institutional, use. ~Uecause of the proximity of
residential structures, the outright commercial use of the
property would not be desirable.
The applicant. Mountain Trust Bank, assured the Commission by
letter, a copy of which is enclosed, that the proposed use
would be exclusively for a service branch banR, and not for
general commercial use. In vier of these agreements, the
Planning Commission is of the opinion that the rezoning of this
property would not be detrimental to the residential character
of the neighborhood, but would permit the logical extension of
services available in this general shopping area.
The Planning Commlsslon, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the above described lot be rezoned from General Residence
District to Business District.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Merner K. Sensbach/h
Benry U. Boynton
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before Council In support of the request of bis clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rem,wing. Hr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur ia the recommendation or the City Planning Counission
that the following Ordiussce be placed upon its first rending:
(m16196) AN ORDINANCE to emend nnd reenact Title X¥. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of. the Cltyof Rosa,he. 1956. in relation to Zoning.
MHEREASt application hms been msde tothe Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that property located on the east side of Ashby Street. S. R.. between
Brambleton Avenue and Sweetbrier Avenue. described'ns Lot 5. Block 4. Corblesham.
Official. Tax No. 1650001. rem,ned from General Residence District to Dusiness
District; and
MflEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafte:
described land be rea,ned from General Residence District to Business District; and
NHEREAS. notice required by Title X¥. Chapter 4. Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke. 1956. relating to Zoning. has been. published in "The Roanoke
Mor]d-News." a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke. for the tine required by
said section; and
· ~D£REAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 28th
day of December. 1964. at 2 pomo. before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at
which hearing all parties In Interest end citizens were given an opportnnity to be
heard both for and against the proposed fez,sing; and
. WMEREAS. this Council. after considerin9 the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be Fez,ned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of~the City of Roanoke that Tttl~
X¥, Chapter 4. Section 1, of Zhe Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, relating to
Zoning. be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no Other. viz.:
Property located on the east side of Ashby Street, S. No. between
Brambleton Avenue and Sweetbrier Avenue. described as Lot 5,. Block 4, Corbteshaw.
designated on Sheet 165 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax No, 1650801, be, and is
hereby, changed from General Residence District to Business District and the Zoning
Map shall be changed in this respect,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6,
NAYS: None .................. O. (Ur. Jones absent)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
LICENSES-~AXES: A communication from the Commissioner of the Revenue,
pointing out that Section 16, Chapter 8, Title VI. of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956. provides that no license shall be transferable until the business,
trade, occupation or profession for which it was issued shall have been in operatto~
continuously for a period of not less than twelve consecutive months, as a result
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of which wen! purchasers of licenses hove petitioned Contel1 for relief or nbatenen
of second Installment payments because of a change la ownership of the businesses
for which the licenses were Issued during the first half of' the year, and requestin
that the section be amended to omit the'twelve month requirement where soch busines
Is to be continued by the new owner, was before the body.
In this connection, Hr, A, M, Gilbert. Assistant Commissioner of the
Revenue, appeared before Council and explained that the proposed amendment does not
provide relief of second installment payments of license taxeso but merely eliminate
Mr. Smaller 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
mas seconded by Mr. Garland ned unanimously adopted,
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication Mrs, Oaun H, Stanley, requesting
that the policy of not hiring former policemen be amended to provide for certain
exceptions, was before Council.
On notion of Hr, Pollard, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted
the matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Cosncil,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report.
recommending that $050 be transferred from Fees for Professional and Special
Services under Section gO4, WBridge Repair;w $100 from Fees for Professional and
Special Services, ~179.60 from Vehicular ~quipment - New and $100 from Operational
and Constructional Equipment - New under Section ~68. '#alntennnce of City Property
of the 1964 budget, a total of $1,237.00, be transferred to Carvln$ Cove Inprovemen
under Section nl?O. WCapltal,' of the 1964 budget, to complete the three new toilet
at CoFfins Cove.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the reconnendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16197) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the
1964 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 27, page 483.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS~ None ................. O, (Mr. 3ones absent)
In this connection, Mr. O. B. Harden appeared before Council and pointed
oat the need for a road to the Bennett Springs toilet facility.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the matter of constructing a road to the Bennett Springs toilet facility sas
referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
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BUDGET-PAY FLAN-MONICIPAL COURT: The City #snarer submitted i written
report, advising taut the position of Deputy Clerk la the #ealeipal Court mill be
vacant Jauuar? l, 1965, and recomaended thut he be authorized to fill the pending
vacancy since it Is of an emergency nature.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Hsnuger and that the matter be referred to th. City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond iud unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted
the following report, recommending that the city employ un attorney ut a fee of
$1.200 to examine the title to the 22 1/2 acre site in the Commonwealth Redevelop-
mens ProJect previously authorized to be purchased by the City of Roanoke and the
acquisition of title insurance on said tract of land at a cost of $1,125:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 2~, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The closing date for the City's acquisition of title to the
22 1/2 acre site in the Commonwealth Redevelopment ProJect and
the date for the Cltyts payment of the remaining $250,000 towards
its purchase is fixed by contract on February 1. lgbS, and it
seems blgb]y desirable and advisable that the transfer of title
and accompanying payment be made precisely on that date.
Due largely to the fact that the 22 1/2 acre site consists
of over two hundred odd former lots or parcels of land and numer-
ous public street and, alley areas heretofore formally closed and
vacated, the Assistant City Attorney has recommended to me that
the City secure an omner's-type single premium title insurance
policy insuring to the City the fee simple, unencumbered title
to the entire 22 1/2 acre site In the full amount of its purchase
price, namely, $500,000. I am advised that the total cost of
such title insurance would nmouht to $2,325, mhlch amount would
include the single premium payable to the title insurance company
issuing such policy and the attorney's fee ~o aa attorney, other
than the City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney, applying for
and securing the insurance policy. I feel certain that this
additional cost is Justifiable and would be partly reimbursed to
the City upon formulation of the proposed project for the site.
Accordingly, I have had prepared and recommend for your
adoption an ordinance which mould authorize and direct the
securing of the title insurance above-mentioned at a total cost
cot to exceed $2,325; for which an additional appropriation of
the same amount should be contemporaneously made by the Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur So Owens
City Manager'
In a discnsston'of the mstter, the AssiStant City Attorney explained
that the Job of examining each title minutely is more than the office of the City
Attorney can handle by February 1, 1965, and also voiced the opinion that it is
important the title insurance be acquired.
Mr. Garland pointed out that the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority has already h~d the title to ~be land examined and that for the
city to do likewise seems a duplication of effort.
Mayor Dillard and Mr. ~heeler stated they have no objection to employing
an attorney to examine the title since the City Attorney has been absent from his
office due to illness, but they fail to see any necessity for acquiring the title
Insurance.
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Mr, Stoller pointed out that if u referendum for the construction of un
auditorium*coliseum on the site is successful the bonding attorneys might require
.title insurance ua the property when the bonds for the project ore sold,
Mro $toller moved that the draft of Ordinance be omeaded to read 'includ-
ing u $1,125 premium on said policy and a $1,200 fee to the uttorneyU. The motion
m3s seconded by Mr, Carload.
Hr. Wheeler offered u substitute motion that the Ordinance be amended to
provide for the payment of · $1e200 fee to the attorney only,
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second,
The original motion of Hr, Stoller was then adopted, Mr. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard voting no,
Mr, Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance as amended:
(~16198) AN ORDINANCE directing the acquisition of title insurance on
u certain 22 1/2 acre site being acquired by the City in the Commonwealth Redevelop
meat Project; and providing for an emergency.
NDEREAS, the City has heretofore elected to purchase from the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Dousing Authority a certain 22 1/2 acre site in the
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project, the sale and conveyance thereof to the City
and the payment thereforby the City to be made February 1, 1955; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Attorney have recommended to the
Council that authority he given and funds provided for the City*s acquisition of a
policy o£ insurance on the title to said 22 1/2 acre site, the total cost of which
to the City is estimated at $2,325, including the premium on said policy and an
attorneyts fee to the attorney, other than the City Attorney to Assistant City
Attorney, applying for said title insurance, which total amount i~ being contempor-
aneously herewith appropriated by the City for such purpose; and
MHEREAS. for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an
emergency is deemed to exist in order that this ordinance may take effect upon its
passage.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Attorney be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to arrange for the
issuance to the City of o good and sufficient policy of insurance, issued by a titl
insurance company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth and to be selected
by said City Attorney, insuring to the City in the value of $500,000 the fee simple,
unencumbered title to that certain 22 1/2 acre site in the Commonmealth Redevelopmen
· Project, to be acquired by the City on February 1, 1965. the total cost to the City
for securing such insurance not to exceed the sum of $2,325 including a
premium on said policy and a $1,200 fee to the attorney, other than the City
Attorney or Assistant City Attorney, applylng for the same, and payment of such
premium and atto£neyOs fee to be made by the City Auditor upon bills rendered the
City therefor, approvqd by the City Manager and the City AttoFneyo
RE £T F~RTDER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this ordinance shall
be in full force and effect upon its passage.
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Mr. Stoller moved the adoption or the Ordlnonceo The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pollard and lost by the follomiog vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Pond and Stoller .................... 4,
NAYS: Mr. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .................................
(Mr, Jones absent)
Mr, Mheeler moved that the matter be reconsidered, The motion mas
seconded by Hr, Stoller and unanimously adopted,
Mr, Stoller.then moved that lhe following Ordinance he pieced upon its
first reading:
(nlGlga) A~ ORDINANCE directing the acquisition or title insurance on n
certain 22 1/2 acre site being acquired by the City In the-Commonwealth Redevelop-
meat Project,
NREREAS, lhe City has heretofore elected to purchase from the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing AuthoFity· certain 22 1/2 acre site in the
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project, the sale and conveyance thereof to the City and
the payment therefor by the City to be nude February 1, 1965; and
NDEREAS, the City Homager and the City Attorney have recommended to the
Council that authority be given and funds provided for the Clty*n acquisition of a
policy of insurance on the title to said 22 1/2 acre site, the total cost of which
to the City is estimated at $2,325, lucludln9 the premium on said policy and an
attorneyes fee to the attorney, other than the City Attorney or Assistant City
Attorney, applying for said title insurance, which total amount is being con-
temporaneously herewith appropriated by the City for such purpose,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Attorney be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to arrange for,the
issuance to the City of a good and sufficient policy of insurance, issued by a titl,
insurance company authorized to do business in the Commonwealth and to be selected
by said City Attorney, insuring to the City in the value of $500,000 the fee simple,
unencumbered title to that certain 22 1/2 acre site in the Commonwealth Redevelop-
ment Project. to be acquired by the City on February 1, 1965, the total cost to the
City for securing such insurance not to exceed the sum of $2,325 including a
$1,125 premium on said policy and a $1,200 fee to the attorney, other than the City
Attorney or Assistant City Attorney, applying for the same, and payment of such
premium and attorneyes fee to be made by the City Auditor upon bills rendered the
City therefor, approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
, AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond and Stoller ..................
NAYS: Rt. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ............................... 2
(Mr, Jones absent)
AMBULANCES-LIFE SAVING CRENS: Council at its meeting on May 11, 1964,
having postponed a public hearing scheduled for May ID. 1964, on a proposed
Ambulance Ordinance, the City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting an
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amendment to Section IT.to provide that Voluntary ambulance service shall not
remove patients from n hospital located ia the city unless suck patient be tries-
ported to a point outside of the city by aa ambulance opernted from a location or
headquarters outside the cltyt and suggested that Council accept the amendment and
set c public hearing on the proposed Ambulance Ordinance at aa early date.
Mr. St,lief moved that Council approve the amendment. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted. Mr. Pollard voting no.
Mr. St,lief then moved that a public hearing on the proposed Ambulance
Ordinance be held ut 7:30 p.m.. March 1o 1965. end that the matterhe referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper notice for public,ti,ri. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having decided in budget study sessions to
abcndon No. 4 Fire Station..tbe City Manager submitted a written report, requesting
that Council adopt the necessary Ordinance authorizing end directing the closing of
the fire station effective at noon on December 31. 1964.
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16199) AN 0RDINANCEauthorizin9 and directing the closing of Fire
Station No. 4, located on the north side of Highland Avenue between Franklin Road
and 3rd Street. S. M.; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 404.)
Mr. St.lieF moved the adoption of the,Ordinance. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
In this connection, Council at its last regular meeting having accepted
the verbal offer of Mr. Morton Roneyman, Attorney and Agent for the Beth Israel
Synagogue Trustees, for the purchase of the No. 4 Fire Station property for the
sum of ~12,500, cash, and having referred the matter to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure, the City Manager submitted a written report,
transmitting an official offer from Mr. Honeyman for the property and a check .in
the amount of $2,500 as a deposit on the offer, the City Manager recommending the
acceptance of the offer and the check.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16200) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of the entire
of Lot 12, Block 1, Sheet S. M. 3 of the Official Survey, formerly the No. d Fire
Station property, to the Trustees of Beth Israel Synagogue on certain terms and
conditions; and amending to the extent provided herein certain provisions of
Ordinance No. 15901, relating to the exchange of certain real estate between the
City of Roanoke and the aforesaid Trustees.
#HRREAS, the Council heretofore, by Ordinance No, 15901, authorized the
City's acquisition of certain lend on Frenklin Road, S. V,, nad, as consideration
therefor, math,rimed zed directed the payment of certain money and the transfer and
conveyance by the City of t westerly portion of the property occupied by the City*s
No, 4 Fire Stotioz; end
WHEREAS, provision is being mede for the closing end disestablishment of
the entire of said fire.station for the more efficient nnd economical provision of
fire protection service in said area nnd said property will no longer be needed by
the City for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, the conveyances authorized by aforesaid Ordinance Ho. 15901 have
not yet been mede between the parties and the Trustees of Hath Israel Synagogue
hare now offered in writing to purchase from the City the entire of said fire
station lot, fronting 50 feet on Highland Avenue, S. W., east of Franklin Road,
and In consideration therefor, to pay to the City the full sum of $12,500, cash, to
convey to the City with adequate warranty of title, unencumbered, that certain
strip of land off the front of said Synagogue Trustees' property situate on the
northeast corner Of Franklin Road and Highland Avenue, S, W** approximately 83 feet
la length, H feet In midth at its south end and 6.13 feet in width at its north
end, as said strip Is shown on Plan No. 4856-1 on file in the office of the City
Engineer, the current written offer of said Synagogue Trustees being intended to
merge and consolidate Into said offer all outstanding arrangements and commitments
between the City and said Trustees, such merger to make unnecessary and ineffective
the provision for certain conditions, limitations, restrictions and easements
provided for in paragraph,nunbered~3 of Ordinance~No. 15901, aforesaid; and
WHSREAS, the City Hanager has recommended to the Council that the City
accept the aforesaid current offer and that the Council authorize the conveyance
to said Synagogue Trustees of the title to the entireof said former fire station
property upon the terms and provisions above recited, An which recommendation the
Council concurs,
TflER£FOR£, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follow
1, That the written offer made to the City under date of December
1964, by and on behalf of the Trustees of Reth Israel Synagogue to purchase from
the City the entire of Lot 12, Block 1, Sheet So W, 3, according to the Hep of the
Official Survey, fronting 50 feet on the north side of Highland Avenue, S, #,, east
of Franklin Road, and formerly occupied by the City*s No. 4 Fire Station for the
sum of $12,$00, cash, together with a conveyance to the City of that certain strip
of land off the front of said Synagogue Trustees* property on the northeast corner
of Franklin Road and Highland Avenue, S, W,, containing 616 square feet and as
shomn on Plan No. 4R56-1 on file in the office of the City Engineer,'be, and said
offer is hereby accepted and, upon payment to the City of the sum aforesaid and
delivery to the City of a good end sufficient deed of conveyance conveying to the
City the fee simple, unencumbered title to said 616 square foot strip of land upon
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such form of deed as is approved by the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City
Clerk ore hereby authorized and directed.-for, and on behalf of the City, to execute
tod to seal and attest, respectively, iud thereafter to deliver to the Trustees of
Beth Israel Synagogue the City*s deed conveying to said Trustees, in fee simple
amd mith general warranty of title, the entire or the City*s former Bo, 4 Fire
Station property together math the building located thereon, and designated as Lot
12, Block 1, Sheet S. W. 3, according to the Map of the Official Surveyt the Clty*a
said deed of conveyance to be made upon such form os is prepared And approved by
the City Attoruey~ and
2. That Ordinance Mo. 15901, heretofore adapted by the Council on
July 13, 1964, authorizing a certain exchange Of real estate between said parties
be, and Is hereby amended and modified to the extent herein provided.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, #heeler and Mayor
Dlllard-~ ...............................
MAYS: Won* ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the. City Manager be directed to accept the
check in the amount of $2.500 to be applied toward the purchase price of $12.500.
The motion was seconded by. Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council in its budget study
sessions having appropriated funds for the employment of ten additional policemen
and twenty*two additional firemen, the City Manager submitted a written report.
pointing out that it is necessary for him to secure permission to employ, the
additional men.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the report
of the City Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(n16201) A RESOLUTION authorizing an increase in the Clty*s Police
Department and in the City's Fire Department by the employment of certain additiona
members of each said department, effective January 1,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Mo. 27, page 485.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde,
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil*wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..............................
MAYS: Moue .................. O. (Mr. Jones absent)
AUDITS-SCB00LS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on an
examination of the records of the Monterey, Morningstde, Loud*n, Jamison and
Oakland Elementary Schools for the school ye~ar ended Jane 300 1964, advising that
all the records were in order and the statements of receipts and disbursements
reflect recorded transactions for the period and the financial condition of each
fund.
Mr. St*lief moved that the reports be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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ClY! AUDITOr: The. City Auditor submitted a fIouoCIoI report of the City
of Koss*he. for the month of November. 1964.
Mr. Pollord moved the, the report be received end filed. The motion mis
seconded by Hr. Jheeler and euunimousl! ed*pied.
ZONING-STREeTS AND ALLEYS; Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for study. ;aport and recommendation the question of establishing n
setback line on both sides of Colnolal Avenue. S. #** from Brondon Avenue to the
corporate limits, to provide for on 80-foot street, the City Planning Commission
submitted a written report, recommending that the setback line be established.
Mr. St*lief moved that i public hearing on the question be held et 7:30
p.m** February 1. 1965. and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation or the proper notice for publication. The motion mas seconded by Hr.
Mheeler end unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the. City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. J, M. Mhd,ahead. et ax.. that
property located on the northwesterly side of Colonial Avenue. S. M.. designated
as parts of Lots 1-$. inclusive. Block 3. Mia*nm Addition. Official Tax Nos.
1260311 end 1260312. he fez*ned from General Residence Dlstrict to easiness Dis,rio
the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that only
Lots 1-4. inclusive, be rea*ced.
It appearing that the recommeedatioa of the City Planning Commission Is
sat.isfactory to the petitioners. Mr. bheeler moved that a public hearing be held at
7:30 p.m.. February 1. 1965. on the question of rea*ming parts of Lots 1-4.
inclusive. Block 3. Win*nm Addition. from General Residence District to easiness
District. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COBMXTTEE.~: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ARMORY: Ordinance
Garrison for operating the concessions at the National Guard Armory for the period
beginning January 1, 1965, and ending January 1, 1966, having previously been befor,
Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Wheeler offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(n16183) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Samue I A, Garrison for
operating the concessions at the National Guard Armory for the period beginning
Janauary 1. 1965. and ending January 1. 1966.
(For fall text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 1.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St*Ilar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ................... O. (Br. Jones absent)
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BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain va:ut:les iu vuriou~
whereupon, Mro 5toiler offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(m16202) A RESOLUTION authorizing the GIW Manager to empl?y certain
pers?nnel.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 2Y, page 485.)
Hr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde(
by Ir. Pollard and adopted by ~he following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond. St*lief, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....... ~ ........................ 6.
NAYS: None ............'"T. ...... O. (Mr, Jones absent)
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the purchase of approximately
32.39 square feet of land at the intersection of Windsor Avenue end Wakefield Road,
5. W., from NFo J.,P. Mai*ney, for the sum of $50, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16203} AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of approximately 32.39
square feet of land at the intersection of Windsor Avenue and Nab*field Road, 5. W.,
for street purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 486.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopt~d by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6,
I~YS: None ................. O. ,(Mr. Jones absent)
ADVERTISIWO-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure rejecting bids received for advertising the City of
Roanoke' he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution
(z16204) A RESOLUTION r~lating to the ~roposed program for advertising
the City of Roanoke; rejecting all proposals recently.made to the C{ty for certain
advertising; continuing the committee heretofore appointed in the premises; and
extending the Council's appreciation tO the firms making the aforesaid proposals.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 27. page 487.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, ,Pond, Stall*r, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................... O, (Mr. Janes absent)
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the Budget Commission
the question of reducing the hours of firemen from 68 hours per week to 62 hours
per week by giving them one additional:day off per month. Mayor Dillard pointed oat
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that in budget study sessions Conuoil approved the employment or twenty-two
udditiouul firemen uad thut he bas had nu Ordinance prepared increasing the days '
orr per year for each number of the Fire Department who works on tmenW-four hour
shirts from tbirW-six to forty-eight uud the number or days off each month in lieu
or Saturdays, Suuduys end holidays for each dispatcher from seven to eight,
In this connection, Hr. S. M, Vuugkan, Chief of the Fire Depnrtnente
appeared before. Council, advising that In 8.conference with his stuff it mas agreed
to reduce the present 60 boar meek to i 63 hour meek and that he requested 18
additional firemen in his 1965 budget on this basis, Chief Yuugban Stating that the
City #anager his had un Ordinance prepared mhioh would give each member of the Fire
Department mbo works on twenty-four hour shifts every fourth day orr totaling 46
days off one year and 45 days off,the next year,
In u discussion of the matter, Hr. Leonard N, Kltts, a member of the Fire
Department, voiced the opinion that the firemen should be given their days off when
Chief Yaughan replied that this mould not be feasible, especially where
accumulated vacation is involved.
After a lengthy discussion as to whether or not it was the intention of
Council to reduce the hours of the firemen from 66 hours per week to 63 hours per
week or give them one additional day off per month, Hr. Pollard offered the
following emergency Ordinance giving the firemen one additional day off per month:
(216205) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsection (e) of Sec. 11
Chapter 3, Title II of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating
to the employees of the Fire Department and of the Police Departuent, to become
effective January 1, 1965; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 27, page 488,)
Mr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote, Mr. Stoller voicing the opinion
that it appears to be more feasible to give the firemen every fourth day off:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....... 5.
NAYS: Mr, Stoller ................................................. 1,
(Mr. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOB$ RDSIN£SS:
LICENSES: . Mr, Stoller brought to the attention of Council the matter of
requiring taxpayers to produce their current personal property tax receipts in
order to obtain city automobile license tags,
In a discussion of the matter, some of the members of Council voiced the
opinion that if such a measure is adopted the taxpayers should be required to
produce receipts for taxes paid on personal property two years before rather than
one year.
After a further discussion of the question, members of Council indicating
they would vote to have the measure prepared, but would not commit themselves to
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support it, Nr, Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure making the exhibition of 1964 personal property tax receipts a
requirement rot obtaining 1965 city automobile license tags. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
· In this connection, Mr. John L, Thompson appeared before Council in
opposition to the proposed measure. Mr. Thompson pointing cut that Council has
already adopted a balanced budget and yet it is contemplating requiring the tax-
payers to pa! one tax before they can pa7 another, mhich, in his opinion, is
brsicaily unconntitutional.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Hr. Wheeler called attention to the fact that there mill
be a vacancy of the Salem District seat on the State Highway Commission next June
and that the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Hr. Earl Am Fitzpatrick for
appointment to the State Hlghuny Commission, Mr. Wheeler voicing the opinion that
Council should also endorse Hr. Fitzpatrick and offering the following Resolution:
¢~16206) A RESOLUTION endorsing the UonoFable Earl A, Fitzpatrich for
appointment to the State Uighuay Commission of Virginia,
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Uooh No. 2?, page 488.)
#Fo Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde(
by Hr, Pollard and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Uillard ..............................
~A¥$: None .................... G, (Hr. Wheeler absent)
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Hr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
ty Clerk
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Thursdsy. December 31, 1964,
The Council of the City o~ Roanoke met in special meeting ~n the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Thnrsdaye Oecember .31, 1964, et 3 p.m,, at the
request or the City Manager, to consider cea*alT luportant matters uhich, in his
opinion, should be acted upon before the end of the current calendar year, with
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James ~. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. 5toiler, Vincent S. Rheeler and Xayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?*
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur So Omens. City Manager. Mr. JaDes No
Kincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert. Thomas, Cit~ Auditor.
Mayor Dillard stated that the special meeting Of Council has been called
by the City Manager pursuant to Section 10 of the City Charter to consider certain
i2porteat matters mbich, in the opinion of the City Manager. should be acted upon
before the end of the current calendar year.
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council go into executive session. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard a~d unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: After the executive session, the City Manager submitted the
folloming report math reference to providing city services to the Edgehlll and
Peahmood Drive areas on and after midnight, December 31. 1964, and appropriating
funds for certain expenditures in the 1965 Annexation Area:
*Roanoke. Virginia
December 31, 1964
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In furtherance of Section 10 of the Charter of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, tMeetings of Council** I called a special meeting
of Council for 3 p.m** December 31. i964.
I mould like to deliver to you two ordinances. One directing
that a11 services of the City to be provided in certain annexed
areas of the City on and after midnightt. Decemher 31; and second
an ordinance amending the 1965 appropriation ordinance in the sum
of $44.943.54 to carry out the provisions of the annexation decree.
I trust it mill be the pleasure of the Council to consider
these ordinances and if in your discretion the procedure appears
correct, then it mould be appropriate for one or more Councilmen
to introduce the ordinances for discussion and action.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Omens
City Manageru
Rr. Pollard moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed
The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
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The City Auditor submitted the roll*wing report certifying that the funds
are~ available for approprlatlon~
'December 30, 1964.
The Council of the City of Rouao~e,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Pursuant to provisions of Section 25. ih) nad (l)o of the Charter,
I hereby certify that funds are available for the appropriation
of $44,943.54 for certain expenditures In the 1965 Annexation
Area, and thus such funds are not otherwise appropriated.
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor"
Hr. Jones moved that the report of the City Auditor be received and filed
with the City Clerk. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. St*lieF offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and
reordalaleg the 1965 budget by adding thereto Section =180, '1965 Annex Area," and
appropriating the total sam of $44,943.54:
(u16207) AN ORDINANCE to amend the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 489.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................
Hr. Rheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance directing all
services of the city to be provided in the newly annexed areas of the city on and
after midnight, December 31, 1964:
(=16200) AN ORDINANCE directing all services of the City to be provided
in certain nemly annexed areas of the City on and after midnight, December 31,
1964; amd providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Noo 2?, page 489.)
Wr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Rensrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, R~eeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?.
NAYS: Hone ............... O.
Each member of Council extended a welcome to the newly annexed areas,
expressed happiness at having these areas become a part of the city and assured the
citizens of said areas of the cooperation of the city and the furnishing of the
same services to these citizens as to the other citizens of the City of Roanoke.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING.
Monday. January 4, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday. January 40 1965, at 7:'30 p.m.. with
Hayor D'lllurd presiding~
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy B. Pollard.
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond. Hurray A. St,liar. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ............................... 7.
ASSENT: None ................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Arthur S. Omens. City Manager. Mr. James No
[lncanon. Assistant City Attorney. and Hr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Raymond
Cardwe~l. Pastor. Huntington Court Methodist Church.
HEABING OF CITIZENS UPON PUSLICMATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.m., Monday, JanuarF 4, Ir&5, on the request of Mr. Harry Co Johnson, et
that a portion of Madison Avenue, N. E,, extending easterly from its intersection
with the former easterly side o£ Fifth Street, W. E. (.ow closed), fora distance
of 75 feet, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
in this connection' the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, Has before Council:
'August 2T, 1964
The Honorable Murray A. St.liar, Mayor
and MembeFs of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This request mas considered by the Planning Commission during its
regular meeting of August 2&, 1964. Mr. Harry G, Johnson, Jr.,
informed the Commission that closing of a portion of Madison Avenue
is sought in order to consolidate properties located on both sides
of Madison Avenue and presently owned by Harry Johnson.
In studying this request, the Planning Comnission found that
' Madison Avenue at this location is Constructed on top of a hill-
side. the western portion of which has recently been graded for
the construction of Magic City Motors Corporation; no improve-
ments exist on either side of Madison Avenue in this location.
It mas also determined that the closing of this street would not
interfere,with the,street intersection proposed in the Major
Arterial Highmay Plan.
The City Planning Conmission therefore recommends to City Council
that the above street closing request be granted and Madison Avenue
extending for a distance of 75 feet be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the City retaining necessary easements for public utilities.
Very truly yours,
S/ Mercer [o Sensbach
for Henry B. Boynton.
Chairman
Council having appointed viewers in con'action with the application, the
riemers submitted a written report, adrising that they hale visited and yiemed the
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street and the. adjacent neighborhood'end ere unanimously of the opinion no incon-
venience mould result, e~ther to any individual or to the public, from vacating,
discontinuing and closing same,
Hr, Harry G, Johnson, Si** appeared before Council in support of
request.
No one appearing In opposition to the closing of the street, Hr, N~eeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation cf the City Planning Co'nmisslon
and that the follomlng Ordinance be placed upon its first resdingc
(#1620g} AN OROINAHCE vacating, discontinuing end closing that certain
portion of Madison Avenue, N. E** from its intersectio~ with the former easterly
s~lde of 5th' Street, N, E, (now closed), easterly for a distance of 75 feet,
MHEREAS, Harry G, Johnson, St,, and Eathleen N, Johnson heretofore made
application to the ~ity of Ro'anoke, Virginia, that the street hereinafter described
be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed after having first posted notice of
the intended application as provided by lam; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia, on the 13th day of
~lly, 1964, adopted Resolution No. 15912, appointing Messrs. Harold M. Harris, Jr..
L. S. Maldrop, Luster K. 5to'er, Jr., Millias P. ~allace and J. Harr~ McDroom, Jr**
as viewers to view the aforesaid street and report in mriting, pursuant to the
provisions of Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia whether in their opinion any
and, if any, what inconvenience would result from discontinuing the same; and
WHEREAS, said ~iewers did visit and vie~ the aforesaid street and the
adjacent neighborhoods and did report In writing that i~ their ~pini~n no ~ncon-
venl~nce would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing said street; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been referred to the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, which said Commission has approved the permanent vacatin~
discontinuing and closing of said street; and
WHEREAS. a public hearing on the aforesaid application to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close said street was held, after a notice thereof was duly
advertised in ~he Roanoke World Sews on December 18, 1964, advising the public of
the said public hearing before this Council on Jannary 4, 1965, at 7:30 p.m..
s~td day. at which meeting there'mas expressed n~ objection or opposition to
vacating, discontinuing and closing said street; and
MHEREAS, in the opinion of this Council, no inc~nvenience to the public
o: any ~mner will'result if s~id street be vacated,' discontinued a~d closed for the
purposes set forth in the aforesaid'application.
THEREFORE, BE ~T ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that that certain street'located in the City of Roanoke, Virsinia. ~hown on Sheet
No. 302 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the Cit~ of Roanoke, Virginia, and more par-
ticularly described as folloms, ~o-wit:
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That portion 0f Hudison Avenue. ~. K., from its inter-
section with the former easterly side or Sth Street, N.
(eom closed) easterly for n distance of ?$ feet.
he 'end the same l~ hereby permanently vacated, discontinued ~ud closed and that nil
right, title end interest of the City of Rounohe, Virginia, and the public in end
to the sade be end they ere hereby released laborer as the Council is ~mpomered so
to do, the City of Roanoke reserving unto itself, homever, u perpetual easement for
semer lln~s, ~reins,~mater lines and other public utilities mhlch may non be
located in the aforesaid street.
BE IT F~RT~ER 0ROAI~E0 that the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed
to mark 'Permanently Vacatede 0iscontinae~ and Closedn said street on all saps and
plats on file in the Office of the City Engineer of th~ City of Roaeohe, Virginia,
on which said street is shown, referring thereon to the beak and page of 0rdinauces
and Resolutions of the council of the city Of R~anokeo Virginia, wherein this
Ordinance shall be spread; end the City Clerk is directed to tFansmlt an attested
copy ~ereof to the Clerk of the flustings CouFt of the City o~ Roanoke for Fecorda-
tine in said Clerk*s Office.
The motio~ was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: aessrs~ Garland. Jones, P~llard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
HayoF Dillard .........................
NAYS: ~one~ ................ 0.
PETITIONS A~O COHHU~ICATION$:
ZO~I~$: A communication from KF. ~alteF ~. ~ood, Attorney. r~present~ng
Hr. E. C. Pace, Sr.. et ux** requesting that a 15.~8-acre tract of land located on
the north side of Persinger Road and the east side of Bramble*on Avenue. S.
designated as Official Tax ~o. 12~0214, be rezoned fFom CeneFal Residence District
to Special Residence District, was before Council.
In this connection. HF. Wood appeared before Council and presented a
prospectus of a proposal for e Roafloke ~ettrement Communi~y, advising that the
proposed cnmmunit~ consists of approximately 200 apartment units for persons 52
years of age or older, most of whom would be retired or semi-retired, and that the
community will be owned by those'who live In it under a cendonimiuo form o~ owner-
· 'On m~tion ~f Hr.'~heeler. seconded by Mtn Jones and unanimously adopted,
the matter was FefeFred to the City Planning Commission for study, report ~nd
recommendation to Council.
Z0NI~G: A communicatio~ frou Hr. Charles ~. Osterhondt~ Attorney, repre-
senting MessrSo Lloyd G. ~aff an~ Gable E. Naif, requesting that property located
the northwest corner of Helrose Avenue and Viewmont Street, No M.o described as
~part of L~ts 25 and 2~o Viewmonto Official Tax ~o. 2~051~, be ~ezoned fram General
Residence D~strio~ to Business District. was before Council.
On mott~n of Mr. ~toller. seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted,
the nat*er was referred to *be City Plnnning Commission for study. FepoFt and
recommendation to Council.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERSt
BUDGET-P~Y eLAN: The City Maueger submitted e written report, recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill the vacancy of ClerR-Timeheeper la the
Sanitation Department since it is of os emergency nature.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Me. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY ~LAN: Council having authorized the City Manager to employ
ten additional members of the Police Department and tmenty-tmo additional members
of the Fire Department, the City Manager submitted a written report, pointing out
that approximately tmenty additional city employees were approved in the 1965
budget, and requested that Council adopt the proper measure authorizing him to
employ these new employees.
Mr. Wheeler moved tl~t Council conauF in the request of the City Manager
and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the Virginia Department of Highways has offered the City of
Roanoke $360 for the purchase of property lying between Kirk Avenue and Church
Avenue, S. E., east of 3 1/2 Street, described as part of Lot 58, and all of Lots
59, 60 and 61, Block 1, Woodland Park, Official Tax Nos. 4011117, 4011118 and
401111ga needed as right of way for the lnterstste 5puF ~61 project, and verbally
recommended that the offer be accepted,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUOC~T-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having deferred action on a
recommendation of the City Manager that $2,100 be appropriated to provide for the
construction of a shop building Elmwood Park in which to store equipment needed and
used in and around the park for further study, the City Reneger submitted a written
report, advising that the constr~ction of aa equipment shed in Elmwood Park is a
necessity and he has Mr. Paul L. Routt, Superintendent of Parkst present to discuss
the matter with members of Council.
Mr. Routt explained that when the old Library Building was razed he was
forced to store equipment for Elmwood Park tn the attic of the Senior Citizens
Center which is proving to be quite inconvenient, that he has no objection to the
construction of a tool shed rather than a shop building, but if Council eveF dectdee
to improve Elmwood Park it may not want to leave a cheap structure in the park.
After a discussion of the matter,, members of Council suggesting that the
City Manager investigate the construction of a less elaborate structure, Mr.
Pollard moved that the recommendation of the City Manager that $2,100 be appropriate
for a shop building be rejected. The motion was seconded by Mr, Stoller and
unanimously adopted.
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AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a urltteu report on au
exsmiaatfo~ of tke records of tie ~est Eld Elemeutar~ School for the school ~ear
ended June 30e 1964, advising that all the records mere in order and the statements
of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the period and tke
financial condition of the fund.
Oa motion of Mr. Wheeler. seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report vas filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HOHE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: HO~E.
INTRODUCTION AND GONSIDERATIOH OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EOHINO: Ordinance No. 16196, rezoning property located east of Ashby
Street, 5. M.t between Brumbleton Avenue and Sweetbrier Avenue. described as Lot
Block 4, Corblesham, Official Tax NOn 1650801. from General Residence District to
Business District, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over. mas again before the body. Hr. Stoller offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16196) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
l, oS Tbs Code of the City of Roanoke, ]956, ~ relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book HO. 27, page 491.)
MF. Stonier moved the adoption of ~he Ordinance. ,The motion was secoAded
by Mr. Fund an~ adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, ~ond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Hayor Dillard .........................
HAYS: None .................. O.
HOUSI~G-SLUH CLEARAHCE-AUOITORIUM-COLISEUM: Ordinance No. 16198,
directing the acquisition of title insurance on n certain 22 1/2 acre site being.
acquired by the City of Roanoke in the ~ommonwealth Redevelopment Project, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again
before the body.
Hr. Stoller moved that the Ordinance be amended to include an emergency
clause. The motio~ was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler and
H~yoF DillaFd ......................
~AYS: Hone .................. O.
Rt. Stolle£ then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16190) AN ORDINANCE directing the acquisition of title insuFnnoe on a
certain 22 1/2 acre site being acquired by the City in the Commonuealth Redevelopmen
Project; and providing for an emergency.,
(~or full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book ~o. 27, page 491.)
Mr. Stonier moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mtn Wheeler and adopted by the following vote: .
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AYES: Messrs. Garlnndt Jones, Pollard, Pood, St*lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................
NAYS: None ..................O,
Mlth further reference to the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the above
action not be construed ns establishing n precedent nod that Council express its
belief it is not necessary to purchase title Insurance in every instance where the
city acquires property. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and adopted, Mr.
Garland voting no on the grounds that such action is unnecessary.
Mr. St*lieF then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $2,325:
(n16210) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section al?O, mCapital,W of
tan 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 27, page, 494.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was sec*nde(
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the f. Il*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
SALE OF PMOPEMT¥-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 16200. authorizing the
sale of the former No, 4 Fire Station property-t, the Trustees of the Beth Israel
Synagogue for the sum of $12,500, cash. havin9 previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over. was again before the body. Mr. Wheeler
offering the f,Il*win9 for its second reading and final adoption:
(z16200) AN ORDINANCE authorizin9 the sale and conveyance of the entire
o~ Lot 12, Block 1, Sheet S. N. 3 of the Official Survey, formerly the No. 4 Fire
Station property, to the Trustees of Beth Israel Synagogue on certain terms and
conditions; and amending to the extent provided herein certain provisions of
Ordinance No. 15rOI, relating to the exchange of certain real estate between the
City of Roanoke and the aforesaid Trustees.
{For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 492.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland..Jones, Pollard,.Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
LICENSES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the propel
measure amending and reordaining Section 16, Chapter 8, Title VI. of Yhe Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to the transfer of business Iii,uses, to
eliminate the twelve month requirement for transfer of a license when the business
for which the license was issued changes ownership and is to be continued by the
new owner, he presented same;.whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following emergent:
Ordinance:
(~16211). AN ORDINANCE amending and reorduining Se,Sion 16 or Ch.poet 8.
Title VI of The Code of the City of Roonoke. 1956. relating to the transfer of
business licenses; tad providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance O,ok No. 27. page 495.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloulng vote:
· AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillsrd ......................... 7.
NAYS: Rone .................. O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-MUNICIPAL COURT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill a
vacancy in the position of Deputy Clerk in the Municipal Court. he presented same]
whereupon, Mr, Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16212) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 27. page 495.)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The m, trna was sec,nde(
by Mr, Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T.
NAYS: W,ne ..................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSIN~b~:
ELECTIONS-ANNEXATION: Mr. Rheeler pointed out that the boundary of South
Roanoke Precinct No. 2 should be extended to include the ~dgehill and Peakwood
Drive areas annexed to the City Of Roanoke at midnight. December 31. 1954. and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16213) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec, 45, S,ntb Roanoke
Precinct No. 2. of Chapter 2. Title 1¥. 'Elections'. of the Code of the City of
Roanoke; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 495.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland..Jones. Pollard..Pond. St,liar. #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... -7.
NAYS; Noue .................0,,
On motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and.unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGBLAM MEETING,
Monday, January 11, 1965,
The Court&Il of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 11, 19~S, at 2 p,m,, the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, James E, Jones, Roy B, Pollard,
St** Clarence E, Fond, Murray A, Bt*lief, Vincent S, Rheeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ................................
ABSENT: None ................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr, Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr, Janes N,
Klncanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Hr, J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend A. J.
Rosser, Pastor** Belmont Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 21, 1964, and the regular meeting held on Monday, December 28, 1964,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. St*liar, seconded
by Hr. Rheeler and unanimously.adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and
the minutes approved as recorded,
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on furnishing automobiles, station wagons and a bus for various munioipbl depart-
merits,' said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.,'Ronday,
January 11, 1965, and to b~ opened at 2:00 p.m., before Council', Mayor Dillard
asked If anyone had any questions about the advertisement, 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 foil*ming
bids:
Police - six automobiles
An*rim Motors, Incorporated
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation
Fulton Motor Company, Inc6rporated '
Magic City Motor Corporation
Parks and Recreation - one automobile
DR Roanoke Rambler, Ltd. -
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation -
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated -
Magic City Motor Corporation -
DM Roanoke Rambler, Ltd. -
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation -
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated -
Magic City Motor Corporation -
Antrlm Motors, Incorporated -
DM Roanoke Rambler, Ltd. -
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation -
Fultou Motor Company, Incorporated -
Magic City Motor Corporation -
$14,149.00
13,921.00
14,252.80
13,758.58
2,253.89
2.144.30
2,272.00
2.292.50
2.271.67
2,049.30
2,142.89
2,126.50
2,145.50
1,901.00
1,428.86
1,887.00
1,943.00
1,899.00
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EaglneeTlag - ~ae ~tatlon waaoa
Antrim Motors, Incorporated - $ 2,282,00
~ Roanoke Rambler, Ltd, - 2,130,71
Dinnond Chevrolet Corporntion - 2,310.75
Fulton Motor Company, IncoFporoted 2,252.97
Maintenance of C~ty Property - one station wunon
Antrim Motors, Incorporated 2,232.00
DM Roonoke Rambler, Ltd, 2,105.71
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation 2,251.00
Fulton Motor Company, ~noorporoted 2,252,97
Traffic Enqlneering .and Communications - one bus ..
Antrlm Motors, Incorporated 2,566,00
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation 2,559.65
Magic City Motor Corporation 2,570.00
Mater - one automobile
Antrim Motors, Incorporated - 2,251,00
DM Roanoke Rambler, Ltd. - 2,087.31
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation - 2,242,89
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated - 2.280.00
Magic City Motor Corporation - 2,257,76
Mr, Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Clarence E, Pond, Arthur S. Owens and H, Cletus Broyles for tabulation and
report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measures accepting the
proposals of the lowest respbnsible bidders, The motion was seconded by Mr,
Pollard and unanimously adopted,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ~ORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bide
on furnishing a 16=cubic yard multi=purpose vacuum street cleaner with flasher
attachment, complete and ~ns~alled On a truck chassis to be furnished by the City
of Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.,
Monday, January 11, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m** before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no repro=
seato*iv* 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 Cory Hall Machinery Company, Incorporated, in the amonnt
of $21,979,01,
Mr. Stoller moved that the bid be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent:S° Wheeler, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens and He Cletus flroyles for
study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the prope
measure accepting the proposal of Cory Hall Machinery Company'. Incorporated, if the
committee so recommends. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously set a public hearing
for 2 p.m., Monday, January il, 1965, for the purpose of considering the Major
Arterial Highway Plan, a portion of the ~omprehensive regional plan heretofore
recommended by the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission, as the said plan
pertains to the City of Roanohe the matter was before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Morner M. Sensbach, Director of Planning,
before Council and presented the folloming communication from the City Planning
Commission, rec;mmending that the plan be adopted as presented.
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Mr, Frank R, Rogers, St,, Attorney, represe·ting Johnson-Carper Furniture
Company, Incorporated, appeared before Council nnd presented · communication,
advising that the proposed Tenth Street £xtension would run across the property
of his client midway between its two present mnnufncturing plants which mould mot
only cause serious handicaps in'the operation of the existing plants, but would
prevent future expansion of them in accordance math long-range plans and for which
the land was acquired, that it la the understanding 6f his client the ·proposed
thoroughfare can be relocated so as to avoid interfering with the future use of its
property and is requesting that this be done.'
Mr, Harold P. Kyle, representing the Miller Container Corpus·ti*n, 802
Kyle Avenue, N. E** appeared before Council and presented a communication, advising
that the proposed extension of Virginia Route 115 (Patrick Henry Avenne) to Hollins
Road would seriously affect its property and would nullify the plans for which the
property was ·cquired,
Mr. James H. T·ylor, President of the Hollins Ro·d Civic League, ·ppeared
before Council and suggested th·t the pr*posed'route for Tenth Street Extension be
relocated northward to utilize the ·lley par·llel to Huntington Boulevard and
intersect with the Old Holllns Road and that instead of building · new bridge
across the Norfolk and Western Railway Company tr·cks between P~trick Henry Avenue
to connect with Hollins Road that Patrick Henry Avenue be extended due south to
Orange Avenue along the west side of the NorfSlk and'Western Railway Company
tr·cks, thus leaving the industrial tract~ of Johnson-Carper Furniture Comp·ny,
Incorporated and the Hiller Container Corporation intact and reducing the~costs of
right of way and construction tremendously.
A discussion followed as to the degree of flexibility of the ~lan once it
is adopted, Mr. Hheeler, a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning'Commissiot
advising that the plan is flexible to the extent that each project mill have to
before Council for final approval on its'own merits and reminding Council that the
plan must be adopted by July 1, 1965, to make the city eligible for state and
federal highway aid.
Mr. J. D. Sink, Superintendent of Traffic Engineering and Communications,
advised that there are two other proposed routes for Tenth Street Extension which
are good routes that the probability of extending Tenth Street is very remote and
thntif Council is strongly opposed to the extension of Tenth Street he would
suggest that this project be excluded from the proposed plan.
Mr. H. Cletns Broylea, Director of Public Works, stated it is his under-
standing all of the governing bodies of the political subdivisions of Roanoke Valle
have already approved .the plan with the exception of the Council ,of the City of
Roanoke and pointed out that~ some kind of plan will have to be adopted if the city
expects to get state and federal aid.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. Stoller moved that
Council adopt a Resolution approving the BaJor Arterial Highway Plan as presented,
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with i view of adopting a subsequeot ~esolution,reqaestlng the Roanoke Volley
Regional Planning Commission end the City Planning Commission to make a study of
and recommend alternate routes for Tenth Street Extension end Virginia Route 115.
The motion mss seconded by HF. Mheeler.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard expressing the
opinion that these exceptions should be straightened out before a Resolution
approving the plan is adopted. Hr. Jones offered a substitute motion that the
pebllo hearing be continued until the regular meeting of Council on January
1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Me. St*lief then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure notifying the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission and the
City Planning Commission that in the planning and construction of Tenth Street
Extension and Virginia Route 115 it is the desire of Council that these two routes
he studied and relocated so as not to Interfere with the future use of the proper-
ties of Johnson-Carper FurnituFe Company, IncorpoFated, and the Miller Container
Corporation for industrial purposes. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and
uuanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2 p.m.,
Monday, January 11, 1965, on the question of Fez*ming from Light Industrial Dlstric
to General Residence District that portion of two tracts of land located on the
east side of Colonial Avenue. S. m., in the vicinity of Clearfield Road, designated
as Official Tax Nos. 1200301 and 1300201, respectively, zoned as Light Industrial
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the foil*ming communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that the two tracts Of land be fez*ned to General Resldenc*
District. was before Council:
*November 19, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Doring its regular meeting of November 18, 1964 the City Planning
Commission studied this fez*ming request in the light of the
attempt to establish a commercial use on the above=mentioned lot.
After thorough study of all land planning factors involved, the
Planning Commission determined that the character of the area
residential throughout. In addition, plans are underway to
establish an educational center on City property located On both
sides of Colonial Avenue. Considering the existing land use
pattern and the proposed development, The Planning Commission
concluded that any use other than residential mould be detri-
mental to the general welfare of the community.
The City Planning Commission, therefore. Fecommend~ to City Council
that portions of the property identified as Official Tax No.
1200301, which is presently zoned Light Industrial, should be zoned
for General Residence District. In addition, the property omned by
the City of Roanoke, identified as Official Tax No. 1000201, of
which a strip of land 200 feet deep extending along the tracks of
the Norfolk amd Western Railway should also be fez*ned from Light
Industrial to General Residence District. This proposal is con-
sistent with the recommendations of the new zoning map presently
in preparation.
Sincerely yours,
S! Merrier Sensbach/h
Henry H. Hoynton
Chairman'
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Hr. lilllem L. Nartin. Attorney. representing a delegation of property
owners in the affected area. appeared before Council in support of the proposed
rezoelng.
Hr. Rheeler pointed out that · public hearing is scheduled for February
1. 1965. on the question of rezoaing property located on the northwesterly side of
Colonial Avenue. $. I.. described as parts of Lots 1-4. inclusive. Block 3. ~inoee
Addition. Official Tax Nos. 1260311 end 1260312. from General Residence District
to Business District. as an alternate site for a car,ice station proposed to be
erected in the vicinity by the Bumble Oil and Refining Compnny. and suggested that
action on the present rezoning be deferred until that time with a view o! ascertain
lng whether or not the property owners will also object to that rezoning.
Nfo David K. Lisk stated that the two rezonings are separate matters as
far as the property owners in the vicinity of Colonial Avenue and Clearrield Road.
B. W** are concerned and that. as far as he knows there mill be no opposition from
these citizens to the proposed rezoning in the vicinity or Colonial Avenue and
Broadway.
After a further discussion of the matter. RFo Oarland voicing the opinion
that the two rezonlngs should be Judged entirely separately on their own merits.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16214). AN OROI~A~C£ to amend and reordain Title XV. Chapter 4. Sec. 1.
of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. in relation to Zoning.
RBEREAS. the Council of the City of Roanoke has heretofore and on its
own motion, initiated proceedings pursuant to Article XI of Chapter 4, Title
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to Zoning, to consider and act
upon a proposal to rezone from Light Industrial District to General Residence
District the properties hereinafter described, located between Colonial Avenne,
S. W.. and the ~orfolk and ~estern Railway Companyts Rinstou-Salem Division right
of way; and
WR£REAS. notice of a public hearing before the Council on the proposal
to rezone said properties, required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Sec. 43, of The Code of
the City of Roanoke. 1956, relating to Zoning. has been published in 'The Roanoke
~orld-Newsw, a newspaper of general circulation published lathe City of Roanoke.
for the time required by said section; and
RBEREAS. the public hearing as provided for in said notice published in
said newspaper was held on the llth day of January. 1965. at 2:00 p.m.. in the
Council Chamber in the Bunicipal Building la the City. at which hearing all parties
in interest and citizens were given aa opportunity to be heard both for and against
the proposed rezoning; and
#BER£AS, the City Planning Commission has recommended to the Council, in
writing, that the properties hereinafter described be rezoned from Light Industrial
Districts to General Residence Districts; and
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RH~REAS, this Council, ur,er c~nslderingthe question and the evidence
presented, is of opinion that the properties hereinafter described should be
rezoned to General Residence Districts.
Tfl£REFOR~, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council o! the City of Roanohe that
Title XY, Chapter 4, Sec. 1, of The Code of the City of Boanohe, 1956, relating ~o
Zoning ~nd the C~assificntion and Boundaries of Districts, be, and, it is hereby
amended end reordsined in the following particulars and.aD othero via.~
(a) That strip of land, 200 feet wide, extending along the
northwesterly side of the Norfolk and ~estern Railway
Conpnnyts Naris,on-Salem Division right of way from the
City's 1943 corporate line northeasterly through Lot
1380201, as shown on Sheet 138 of the City's Zone Plan;
and
(b) All that certain lot or parcel of land, containing 1.65
acres, sore or less, abutting the south side of Colonial
Avenue, S. ~., and shown as Lot 1280301 on Sheet 128 of the
City*s Zone Plan,
be, and are hereby changed from Light Iodostrhl Districts to General Residence
Districts, and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollardt Pond, 5toliert ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
SCHOOLS: Council having referred to the Roanoke City School Board the
request of citizens of the northwest section that the present Fairview School be
enlarged at once with the request that the matter be given orgent study and
consideration, Mr~ J. M. Black, President of the Fairview Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion, appeared before the body, advising that the citizens learned through the news
media that Dr. E.N. Rush,on, Superintendent of Schools,should recommend to the
School Board that four classrooms be added to the Fairview Elementary School, that
the citizens attended a,meetlng of the School Board with a copy of the results of
a house-to-house survey they bad jusl completed showing clearly that four rooms
would not be adequate, however, the School 8nard ignored the survey completely and
approved the four additional classrooms recommended by Dr, I~ton, that the citizen:
feel if the School Board does not wish to accept their survey it should make one of
its own befqre proceeding,to spend $90,000 of the citizens money on an edocated
guess.
Mr. M. B. Grant, President of the [estwood-Wilmont Civic Leagoe, stated
that there has been some talk of redistricting the school district in this area and
also transporting pupils at Fuirview Elementary School to another school by bus
and the citizens feel if the school administration has any plans for redistricting
this area or transporting pupils from this area to other schools they are entitled
tn know what these plans are and Jost how they will affect them.
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After · discussion of the question. Mr.'Mheeler moved that the mutter of
cons,rug,icg sddikional rooms for the Fairview Elementary School. redistricting
the school district in this ·re· and transporting pupils In the urea to other
schools by bus be referred to the Roanoke City School Board for study, report and
recommendation to Council. with the request that If the School Roard feels · survey
is needed it proceed mlth one. The motion was seconded by Rr. Fond and unanimously
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. John D. Copenhover. Attorney. repre-
'seating Mr. Charles Do Helms. Jr.. et el.. requesting that property located on the
northeast corner of Melrose Avenue end Eighteenth Street. N. W.. described os Lot
9. Block 570 Melrose Land Company. Official Tax No. 2221509. be retched from
Special Residence District to Business District. mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Jones.'seconded'by Rr..Garland and unanimously adopted.
the request nas referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
STATE CORPORATION COMRISSION: Co~y of a notice that the Overnite Trans-
portation Company has made application to the State Corporation Commission for a
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity os a common carrier by motor
vehicle for the handling of property between Richmond and Salem and that the
Commission will hold n hearing on theapplicationat 10 a.m.. February 17. 1965.
before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the notice be received and filed. ~The motion was
seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from District X of the V~irginia
Council on Social Welfare, transmitting a Resolution passed by its Board of
Directors on January T, 1965. favoring the establishment of a Youth Bureau in the
Police Department, mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously'adopted
the communication and Resolution were filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Ranager submitted a written report, recommending
that a street light be installed at £ermit Avenue and Clyde Street, N. E.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(z16215) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street lightat the corner of Kermit Avenue and Clyde Street,
(For fulltext of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. 27, page 498.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was second*(
by Mr. Pond and adopted,by the following vote:
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AYRS: Messrs. Garland.~Jones. Follard0 ronda Sa,lief. ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .... y .................... ?.
~AYS: None ................. O.
BD~GET-SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted n written
report, recommending that he be authorized to purchase n floor machine from
available funds in t~e Sewage Treatment budget at a ~ost of $216.
Mr. Sa,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
~(c16216) AN ORDINANCB to amend and reordnin ~aeplacement Reserve' of
lgBs Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 27. page 499.)
Rt. Sa,lief moved the.adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones. Follard. Pond. sa,lief, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: Bone ..................O.
BUDGET-STATE BIGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that it is necessary that 20 of the Tax Appraisal Raps be redrawn and
brought up to date in connection with Interstate Spur 581, that in view of the
heavy work load in the Department of Public Norks the work cannot be done before
April or ~ay during regular honrs,.that some of the draftsmen are willing to work
extra at night, on Saturdays and holidays to accomplish this project at a rate of
$2.50 per hour. and recommended that $800 be used for this purpose from available
funds for extra help.
Mr, Pollard moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Rr, Stoller and unanimously adopted
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that he be authorized to emPlOy Messrs, David Dick and Barry i.
Rall, Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors, to make a topographic survey of the site
Of the proposed Recreation Center in Eureka Park at a cost of $350 from available
funds.
Mr. Stoiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was sqconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted,
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council having authorized the City Manager to enter
into an agreement with American Lending Library, Incorporated, providing for the
rental Of certain books for use in the main and branch libraries, upon certain
terms and provisions, at a total cost of $3~8.15 monthly rental, effective January
1, 1964, the City Ranag!r submitted a written report, recommending that the monthly
rental be increased to $488,15, effective February 1, 19~5, out of available fnnds,
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Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Honnger and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
.the proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Fond nnd uncnimously adopted.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS~ The City Manurer submitted n written
poFt**advising that the city mst ~cure Mcessary lomb from the Mells Furniture Compnn~
and easement rights from the Norfolk and Mestern Railmuy Company in order to locate
its*tracks for the delivery of tnnh curs of chlorine to treat the sewage effluent
et the Sewage Disposal Flautb therefore, it Mill be necessary to prepare plats"and
surveys to describe what is needed, cud suggested that Council authorize the
expenditure of n maximum of $500 for this purpose out of available funds.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously .
- adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager Submitted a written report, advising
that Council created the positions of Signalman Helper and Municipal Traffic
Technician under Section mol. 'Traffic'Engineering and Communications,' in its
adoption of the lg65 budget, but that the new job titles and Job descriptions are
not included in the Pay Plan.
In a disccsslon of the matter, Mr. Jones pointed out that the job descrip-
tion for the Signalmen Helper requires an education level comparable to grammar
· school and voiced the opinion that the requirement for the education level should
be comparable to high school, or its eqaivalent.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-DEPARZMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The Gity Manager submitted a
written report, advising that a Social Morher in the Department of Public Welfare
has resigned, effective January 22, 1965, and that the Director of Welfare can
replace the Social Morker with an employee who has social work experience, provided
there is un delay in granting approval to fill the vacancy, the City Manager
,recommending that the vacancy be filled.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper mensure~ The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City 'Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that he be authorized to fill a vacancy in the position of
,Shift Standby Man in the Mater Department since it is Of an emergency nature.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. Zhe motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and nnanimously adopted.
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SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having authorized the City lancger to
reddvertlse for bids on the construction of nn O-Inch sanitary semer main tc serve
R~byn Road. Mright Road cad · POrtion o! Colonial Avenue and Cr~ston Avenue,
on the basis o! constructing the semer main clung the rear of properties frontier
on the east side of Mrlght Road, the City Manurer submitted n uti*ten report,,,
affected property omners, that he has advertised rot bids on the sewer project,
and, in order that the contractor alii not be held up, it Is his recommendation
that Council authorize him to make appropriate offers to the four property owners
in the total amount or $69S. d6 with instructions to condemn if settlement cannot be
made.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager end that the matter be ~eferred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report, the request Of Mr. B. B. Harden that the road to the Bennett Springs
toilet facility at Carvlns Cove be improved, the City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the road normally is closed at the beginning of the autumn
fire season and remains closed until the fire hazard is abated in springtime, that
the road is passable, but very muddy, and he plans to use a motor 9radar to shape
up the road and place rock thereon in the spring. .
On notion Of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted,
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report the request of Mrs. Dawn B. Stanley that the policy of not hiring former
policemen be amended to provide for certain exceptions, the City Ranager submitted
a written report, advising that the policy itself is flexible and althou9h the city
does have a policy of not hiring former policemen, nevertheless, it is always
willing to accept for consideration applicants who may apply for rebating end should
they have proper records and are able to maintain the high standards of the Police
Department Council nay rest assured that they will be considered.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the only change in the personnel of the Fire D~pnrtment and
the Police Department during the month of December* 19640 was the retirement of
Lieutenant Alexander Anderson on December 15, 1964.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of November, 1964. and
listing other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
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On mot'Ion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unnnlmously adopted,
the report mas filed.
ZONING-ANNEXATION: The City Planning Commission submitted the folloming
report with reference to zoning of the Edgehill-Penkwood Drive areas recently
annexed to the City of Roanoke:
'January T. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members or city Council
Rocnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting on January 6, 1965 the City Planning
'Commission considered the application of zone districts to the
territory embraced within the recent enlargement of the limits
of the City of Roanoke end generally known ns the Edgehill area.
After careful study of all factors involved and application of
Title 15, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 35 of the City Code,
the City Planning Commission concluded that General Residence
District ~hould be 'applied to all of the territory recently
annexed, excepting all lots with frontage on Franklin Road ( U.
220), mhich lots should be zoned for Business District. The
application Of zone districts is sore clearly defined on Plan
46T3, prepared by Niley and Wilson, Consulting Engineers,
Lynchburg, Virginia, under date of August 21, 1964, a copy of
which is transmitted mith this communication.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Warner Ko Sensbach
for Henry B. Boynton
Chairman*
Mr. Rheeler moved that n public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m** March 1, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to
study the water and sewer rates presently imposed by the City of Roanoke on non-
resident users submitted the following report:
"January 7, 1965o
Honorable Mayor and Council of the City of Roanoke.
Report of Water and Sewer Rates Committee
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee mas appointed by Resolution No. 16123
adopted November 16, 1964, to study the mater and sewer rates
presently imposed by the City of Roanoke on non-resident users,
and to report to the Council what, if any, changes we conclude
should be made in rates, procedure, etc.
The committee bad the benefit of the studies made by a prior
committee which submitted its findings by letter report dated
August 8. 1963, which contained the operating results of
revenues and costs Of water and sewage customers outside the
Cttyts corporate limits for the year 1962. A similar analysis
was prepared for 1963 and distributed to Council. Figures for
1964 have been requested, and reasonably can be expected to
show an even greater loss than 1963, just as 1963's loss exceeded
1962'S by a substantial margin.
The contracts with the Town of Salem (October 16, 1953) nad
County of Roanoke (September 28, 1954) and the various amend-
ments were furnished by the City Cl~rk.
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The committee considered the industrial development aspects of
this situntioo where the City la furnishing services below
cost, nnd eolcluded that firmness at this time la obtaining
for the City at least the cost of its services would not
prevent Council later, if it deemed it ia the best Interest o!
the City, from knowingly making concessions for the purpose of
industrial development.
Recommendations
l. The committee recommends to the Council that Council
establish n rate to large non-resident mater consumers or
$350 per million gallons, which represents the approximate cost
of producing nnd delivering the water.
2. The committee recommends to the Council that the Cltf
Attorney prepare a hem sewage treatment contract mkioh shall
take into consideration the actual cost of treating the
semage. Actual cost shall include non-operating as well as
operating costs. #hen approved by the Council, this contract
shall be offered to the County of Rnenoke and the Tomn of
Salem in the place of the present contracts.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Robert At Garland
Robert A. Garland,
S/ James E, Jones
James E. Jones,
S/ Murray A, St*lieF
Marray A. Stoller~ Chairman.
Mr. Jones stated that he was under the impression after the meeting of
the committee that the Manager of the Nater Department would be asked to recommend
the rate to be charged large non-resident water consumers, but he has been informed
by the other members of the committee that although this question was discussed at
the committee meeting was not acted upon,
After a discussion of the terms and conditions under which water is'sold
to the four large non-resident water consumers, Mr. St*lief moved that the com-
mittee be continued and that it be directed to negotiate with representatives of
Hollins College, the Town of Vlnton, the General Electric Company and the Roanoke
Electric Steel corporation as to a minimum mutually satisfactory water rate and to
report back to Council. ~he motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted. '
Hr. St*lief then moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee with regard to sewer rntes and that the City Att.mai be directed to
prepare a new basic sewage treatment contract which shall take into consideration
the actual cost of treating the sewage, including non-operating as well as operatin~
costs, for presentation to Council for approval, afte~ which the contract shall be
offered to the County of Roanoke and the Town of Salem in the place of the present
contracts. ~he motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
~URCHASE OF ;RQPERTY-GARBACE REMOVAL: Council having referred to a
committee for study, report and recommendation the request of the Southeast Civic
League that the City of Roanoke purchase a right of way across Lot 14, Block 15,
Maverly Place, OffieiaI Tax No. 4320214, or
Noell, for the sum of $S00, in order that an alley might be extended from Kenwood
Boulevard to Greenbrier Avenue, S. E., in'the lB00 block, the committee submitted
the'following report:
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"Roanoke, Virginia
January 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
You referred to the real.estate committee a letter from
the Southeast Civic League requesting that Kept*yam*uts be
made to an alley near Greenbrier Avenue and Renwood Oouleeord,
$. R. Me have visited the property with the Superintendent of
Refuse Collection and members or tbe engineering staff in an
attempt to resolve the problem.
Mr. Lawrence R. Noell has agreed to sell to the City a
strip of land 10 feet wide and 50 feet in length along the
rear of Lot 4320214 which will provide sufficient turning
movement for our trncks.
The committee recommends that you accept this offer and
authorize the legal and engineering departments to take appro-
priate steps.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
Arthur S. Owens
Randolph Go Mhittle
S/ J. Robert Thomas
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy a. Pollard,
Nv. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. Yhe nation Mas seconded by Rt. Pond and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISRED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16209, vacating, discontinuing and
closing a portion of Madison Avenue, N. E., extending easterly from its intersectio
with the former easterly side of Fifth Street, N. E. (mom closed), for a distance
of 75 feet, having p~evlonsly been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the'following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(=1~209) AN ORDINANCB vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
portion of Madison Avenue, N. E., from its intersection with the former easterly
side of 5th Streett N. E. (now closed), easterlyfor a distance cf 75 feet.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 2T, page 497)
Mr. 5toller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the foliomlng'vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ................ O.
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LICENSES~ Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure ~equiring purchasers of city ant.nubile license tags lo produce
evidence o! poyment of personal property taxes for the preceding.year in order to
purchase said tugs, he presented sene.
lo a discussion of the Ordinance, Mr. Ha.lief stated that he has snggestec
the measure because he feels it would bring in additional revenue for the city,
pointing out that the system Is already working successfully in other communities.
Mr. Pollard questioned the couf~sion which would result if the system is
put into effect thin year, but stated that he would support the measure if the
effective date thereof is January 1, 1966,
Mr. Pond~volced the opinion that the Ordinance looks like a highly
objectionable one.
Other mewbeFs of Council voiced the opinion that the proposed measure has
merit, but would be very unpopular with taxpayers and probably produce less
additional revenue than Mr. at.lief anticipates.
After a further dlscuaaien ef the matter. Mr. Stolier moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
'AN ORDINANCE amending Sec. 29 of Chapter 1, Title XVIII,
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to the
issuance of license plates or tags for motor vehicles, eta.;
and providing for the production of satisfactory evidence of
the payment of certain tangible personal property taxes
assessed or assessable on the owner of such motor vehicles.
BE 1T' OR~AINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Sec. 29 of Chapter l, Title XVIII, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke. 1956, relating to the issuance of license plates or
tags for motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers or sidecars,
be, and said section is hereby amended and reordained to
provide as follows:
Sec, 29. Issuance of plate or tag; prereouisites therefor.
Upon application therefor by the ~wner, upon
.payment of the required license tax provided by this
Article and upon production of evidence satisfactory
to the commissioner, of the revenue of the. payment of
any tangible personal property tax of the city attrib-
utable to the omnership of such motor vehicle, trailer,
semitrailer or sidecar to be licensed nhich may have
been properly assessed or was properly assessable
against said applicant for the preceding tax year, a
license number plate or tag for each such motor
vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or sidecar shall be
furnished by the commissioner.of the revenue as evi-
dence of the payment of the license tax imposed on
said vehicle by this Article, which license plate or tag
shall be used and displayed as provided in the following
section.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be effective
on and after the lat day of January, lC65.#
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and lost by the'following vote:
AYES: M~ssrs. Pollard and St*lief ....................................
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .........
BUDGET-PAY pLAN-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council haviog directed the City Attorn*
to prepare the proper measur~ auth~rizing tie City*Manager to fill the vacancy In
the position of Clerk-Timekeeper in the Sanitation Department since it Is of au
emergency nature, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. at.lieF offered ~he following
Resolution:
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(s16217) A RESOLUTION authorizing the CltI Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text,or Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 2?, page 499,)
Mr, St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Hr, Fond aid adopted by the r,il,wing vote:
~ AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief* Rheeler and ·
Ha/or Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-FAY FLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Ranager to employ approximately 20 addition~
employees approved in the 1965 budget, he presented sane; nh,r,upon, Hr. St,lief
offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(m16216) A RESOLDTIDN authorizing the employment of certain new
employees.
(For full text of Resolution. seeResolution Book No. 2?. page SOO.}
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec,nde(
by Rr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
SALE OF FROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the sale of property located on
the north side of Church Avenue, S. E., east of 3 1/2 Street, described as part of
Lot 58, and all of Lots 59, 60 and 61. Block 1, Noodland Park, Official Tax Hon.
4011117, 4011118 and 4011119, required as right of way for Interstate Spur 581, to
the Commonwealth of Virginia for the sum of $360, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. St. Ilar moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m16219) AN ORDINANCE aathorizing mud directing the sale and conveyance
of certain land to the Commonwealth of Virginia upon certain terms and conditions,
needed for the construction of Route 581.
· BEREAS. the property hereinafter described is owned by the City but is
not used or needed for any municipal prupose but is needed by the C.mm.nm.nlrb of
Virginia for construction of Route 581, in the City; and
NHEREAS, the Commonwealth has offered and agreed to pay to the City the
purchase price hereinafter mentioned in return for the Cityts conveyance of said
land and the City Homager has recommended acceptance of said offer.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer of the Commonwealth of Virginia to parchase and acquire from the City for the
mom of $360,.cash. oil Of Lots 5g. 60 and 61 and the major, westerly portion of
Lot S8, Block 1, Noodland Park Subdivision, Official Nos. 4011117 through 4011119,
inclusive, and as said property is shown within the right of way for Route 581 on
Sheet No. 6 of the plans for State Highway Project No. 0581-128-070-R~202 on file
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in the office of the Clly Eogioeer, be,' and said offer Is hereby accepted;, and the
Huyor and the City Clerh are hereby authorized and directed, for eld On behalf of
the City, to ex, cute and to seal and attest, respectively, suchdeed Of conveycace
us is drawn upon form approved by the City Attorney conveying'to the Connonuealth
of Virginia, with general warranty, the fee simple 1il1, to the above-described
lend, said deed to.contale**farth~r, and If requested by the Commonwealth, t great
of an easemenl acer the residue of Lot 5O~lncident to access, light and air require
by the Connonuealth for limited access highuays.
The motion was seconded by NC, Pollard and adopted by the follouiag vote:
AYES: Yessrs. garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Nheeler and
Hayor Dillard ......................... ?,
NAYS: None .................. O.
bUDgET: Council having referred to 1965 budget study the question of
adopting the proper measure amending and reordainin9 Section 1o Chapter 2, Title
II, of The Code,of the City of Roanoke, 1956, to provide that the fiscal year of
the City of Roanohe shall begin on the first day of July end end on the 30th day of
June, in conformity math legislation enacted by the 1964 General Assembly, Mayor
Dillard voiced th*opinion that if the City of Roanoke is going to change its
fiscal year it should be done now so that he can proceed mith appointment of the
Budget Commission in order that the budget can be submitted to Council by May 1,
19650 for its consideration.
Mr. Stollev stated that the change should be opposed on accounting grounds
rather than political grounds, that it is poor practice considering the fact that
license, real estate and personal property taxes are collected in the City of
boa~oke on a calendar year basist that the 1966 general Assembly may resciqd the
legislation before the deadline for changing the fiscal year of cities to conform
to the state and federal governments and he is of the opinion the City of Roanoke
should go slow in making the change.
After u further discussion of the matter, the City Auditor and the City
Manager indicating that they are opposed to changing the fiscal year of the City
of Roanohe, but apparently, there is nothing the city can do about it, Mr. Mheeler
moved.that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16220) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaioing Sec, 1o *Same as calendar*
of Chapter 2, *The Fiscal Year' of Title II. *Administration* Of Yhe Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, and providing for the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that, pursuant to
Section 35 of the Roanohe Charter of 1952. as amended, and §15.1-15.2 of the Code Of
Virginia, 1950, as amended, Sec. 1. *Same as calendar' of Chapter 2. 'The Fiscal
Year* of Title II. 'Administration* of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be,
and said section is hereby, amended and ~eordained, effective as of. the first
moment of the first day of July. 1965, so as to read and provide as follows:
Sec, 10 The fiscal year.
The fiscal year of the city shall begin on the first
day of July and end on the thirtieth day of June.
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The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng rote:
, AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .........5,
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and St*liar ...................................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY EMPLOYEES: Mayor Dillard brought to the attention of Council the
qaestlon of requiring promotional positions in municipal deportments ,to be made
within thirty days or the position automatically vacated.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Mayor Denton O. Dillard, Chairman, Mr. James E. Jones and Mr. Murray A. St*lief
for study, report and recommendation to Council+ The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXES-ANNEXATION: Mr. Mheeler pointed out that the Edgehlll - Peakwood
Drive areas mere annexed to the City of Roanoke as of midnight. December 31, 1964,
voicing the opinion that the utility tax of the city should not be applied to
these new citizens prior to that date, and offered the foil*ming emergency Ordi-
nance:
(~16221) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section
Title VI of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 19$6. relating to the Cltyes Utility
Service Tax; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 27, page 500.}
Mr+ Mheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion wasseconded
by Mr. ~ond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... r--?.
NAYS: None ................. O.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned+
APPROVED
ATYEST:
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COUNCIL, REDULAR MEETING,
Monday, January lO, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met Jn regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday. January 18, 1965. at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, with Mcyor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, Junes E, Jones. Roy R. Pollard,
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Nbeeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard ................................7.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur $. Omens. City Munager~ Mr. James N.
Elncanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. William F. Griggs, Assistant City
Auditor.
IN¥OCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend D. L,
Rogers. Pastor, Central Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the special meeting held on Thursday,
December 31. 1964, and the regular meeting held aa Monday, January 4, 1965, Raring
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr.
Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minute
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY GOVERNMENT= Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on micro-
filming certain records in the office of the ClerR of the Courts, said proposals to
he received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 18, 1965, and to
be opened at 2:00 pom., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement, 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:
Mann Film Laboratory - $ 4,140.04 ·
Remington Rand Office Systems - 5,485.00
Technical Reproduction and Supply Corporation - 6,975,00
Security Mircrofilm Service - 12,355,75
Hall ~ NcChesney, Incorporated - 12,660.00
Logan Gray. Incorporated - 14,T76.00
In a discussion of the bids, Mr, Jones pointed out that the above figures
represent the cost of microfilming existing records in the office of the Clerk of
the Courts and do not cover the cost of installing equipment in the office of the
Clerk of the Courts for microfilming current records, therefore, he feels it would
be better to receive bids on the equipment in order to ascertain the cost thereof
before deciding whether or not to award the contract for the microfilming.
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids on microfilming be referred to a committ~
Owens, J. Robert Thomas and Rurray A. Foster for study, report and recommendation
to Co;ncil, said study also to include the question of the future purchase of
microfilming equipment for installation in the office of the Clerk of the Courts,
The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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HOUSING-SLUH CLEARANCE: Council mt its meeting~oe August 24, 1964. hurls9
adopted Resolution Ho. 15984. approving the filing or a survey nnd plnnnJng appli-
cation by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment nnd Housing Authority with the Federal
Government to defray the cost of surveys nad planning for the proposed Uowntoun
East Rederelopwent Project, Hr. Nillinw S. Hubnrd, Chairman of the Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, appeared before the body nnd presented n communication, advising
that the spplicntion is being reviewed nnd processed by the Urbsn Renewal Adminis-
tration Regional Office, that since the proposed redevelopment project is located
in the Immediate vicinity of the Community Hospital of aonnohe Valley, Incorporated,
developwent of any adjacent lands would affect the hospital and the general area,
that sp~ial provisions of the federal law for urban renewal projects which are related
hospital development give n priority to such undertakings and additional financial
benefits to the municipality, and requesting that Council adopt a Resolution
determining that the Downtown East Redevelopment Project mill-promote the public
uelfare and proper development of the community and insure the proper development
of the area in the immediate vicinity of the Community Hospital which will expedite
the review of the application and substantially improve chances of having said
application approved.
After a discussion as to the effect of the proposed redevelopment project
on the Community Hospital, Hr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(m16222) A RESOLUTION determining that the Downtown East Redevelopment
Project will promote the public welfare and proper development of the Community and
insure the proper development of the area In the immediate vicinity of the Communit
Hospital of Roanoke Valley, 4nc. ·
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Rt. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
'NAYS: None ......................... O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET. LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a list of street lights which were installed and/or removed during the
month of December, 1964, was before Council.
On motion of Mr, Wheeler, seconded by Mr, 5toller add unanimously adopted.
the communication was filed,
POLXCE DEPARTMENT: A communication from the Roanoke City Youth Commission
recommending the establishment of a Youth Hureau in the Police Deaprtment, was
before Council,
Mr, Jones pointed out that this is the second communication Council has
received in two weeks encouraging the creation of a Youth bureau, that the State
Department of Welfare and Institutions has also recommended the establishing of the
Bureau, as has Captain M. O. Cochron of the Police Department, and he feels a study
shoald be made of the matter,
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T~e ievere·d D. Clifton Meardom st·ted that he is heartily in favor of
the entublinhwent o! a Youth Dureeu in the Folfce Bep~viweat.·n u preventive
i· Juvenile crimes.
Mr. Jones the* moved ,hut the Citf #un·gev be requested to explore the
possibilities of establishing · ~outh Bureau in the City of Mounoke, working with
the v·vlgus organizations who are encour·ging the creutlo· of thc Bureau, and to
report back to Council as to the proper procedure to be followed l· establishing'
same. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-SE·ERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted · written
report, recommending that $25.000 be appropriated to Capital Outlay from Revenue
under "Non-Operating Expense" of the 1965 Sewage Treatment budget to cover necessar]
prelimlnnry work, purchase of land, development of roadways, etc., in connection
with the installation of chlorination equipment to treat effluent at the Sewage
Treatment Plant.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur tn the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16223) AN ORDINANCE to ·mend and reordain 'Non-Operating Expense" of
the 1965 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book ~o. 27, page 3.)
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr, St*lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond,,Stoller, Wheeler and
Moyor Dillard--~ ...................... -7.
NAYS: None .................O.
STATE BIGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Nv. Walter J. Murden has agreed to sell to the City of Roanoke the eastern
portion of Lot 8, Block 6, Official Survey S. E. 3, Official Tax No. 4020808,
loc·ted on the south side of Mountain Avenue, S. E., west of the Norfolk and
Nas,era ··il.ay Comp·ny tracks, for the sum of $32,738, required for right of way
purposes In connection with the Route 24 project, and that Mr. Murden has offered
to sell the residue of Lot 8 for the sum of $1,000, the City Manager recommending
that the city purchase all of Lot 8 for the total sum of $33,739o
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. St*Ilar and un·nimously ·dopted.
I~STER pLAN: Council having requested the Director of City Planning to
be present for a discussion of a Master Capital Improvement Program for the City of
Roan*he, the City Manager submitted · written report, advising that there seems to
be some misunderstanding as to whether OF not the program itself is to be presentec
at this time.
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Mr. Jones pointed out that I committee composed of Heists. Jomes E.
Jo*es, Ckcirmnn, Robert A. Gurlosd aid Vincent S. Iheeler submitted i long-range
eopital improvement pr*gruB rot the City of Ruin*kc to Council ct its meeting on
April 1, 1963, mbich report mos referred to the City Planning Commission for
preparation of a five-year capital improvement program for consideration by Council
but os yet au report has be~n received from the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Werner K. Sensbuch, Director of City Planning, who was present,
explained that the city is now in I position to undertake the tusk of · capitol
Improvement program uith reasonable assurance for success since · maJovlty of the
community facilities plans have been completed, but that such a project will
require at least six months for completion, that the pr*graB constitutes u major
tool designed to assist Council and municipal deportments in their elf*vis to
satisfy the capital needs of the community and to make decisions as to the priority
of these needs on a sound business-like basin, Mr. Sensbach requesting a mandate
to proceed with the preparation of the Rastev Capital Improvement Program and
asking that an Advisory Committee composed of the City ManageF, the Director of
Public Murks, the City Engineer, the City Auditor, the Chairman of the Rudget
Commission and a member of Council be appointed to work with the City Planning
Commission in the prepavatlon of the pFogFam with a view of meeting once a month
for the next eight months so that every other meeting of the City Planning CoB-
mission can be concerned ulth capital improvement pFoJecLs.
After a discussion of the Batter, Mr. Jones voicing the opinion that the
desires of the citizens of Roanoke should also be consideved in the preparation of
the Master Capital Improvement Program, Rgo Wheeler moved that,Council concuF in
the request of the Director of City Planning, that Rro Jones be appointed as the
representative of Council on the Advisory Committee and that the matter be referred
to the City Attorney fo~ preparation of the proper measure. The motion was sec*nde(
by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
S£WERS AND S~0R# DRAINS: Council having previously received a report
from the City Manager, recommending that the drainage situation on Thurston Avenue.
N. R** between Williamson Road and Courtland Rood, be left in the status quo, and
action on the matter having been deferred indefinitely, the City Manager submitted
a mritten report, advising,that because of recent development the Director of Pnbli*
Works has recommended to,hie that Thurston Avenue and Msddock Avenue be filled in
and sloped toward Wllliasson Road so as to let the.storm water meander south on
Wllliamson Road toward Pocahontas Avenue, that he has recommended against this
previously, but is bringing it to the attention of Council,for disposition, the
City Manager concluding that the best he can offer in his judgment is that it is
u calculated risk.
In this connection, Mr. H. Cletus Droyles, Director of Public Works,
advised that the southwest corner of Williamson Road and Thurston Avenue Is no~
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being developed by the Sun Oil Company, tbut the old building mhloh existed ut
this locotion has been removed from the property and he hun a communication from
the contractor stating that the contractor has an obligation to construct 150 feet
of curb ned gutter aa the south side or Thornton Avenue, Mr. Droyles stating he
also has a letter from the Diamond Chevrolet Corporation, agreeing to pay one-half
of the cost of installing curb iud gutter on the north side of Thsrston Avenue and
both sides of Haddock ~veuue abutting its property and it is his recommendation
that funds be appropriated for the construction of the curb and gutter or that the
work be authorized out of available funds.
Hr, S, P. ~uchley, owner of property on the south side of Thurston Avenue
stated that he would be milling to pay one-half of the cost of installing curb and
gutter in front of his property and requested that said lots be included in the
project,
Mr. Smaller moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with
filling in and sloping Thurston Avenue and Haddock Avenue toward Mllliamson Road
and to install curb and gutter on both sides of the two streets out of available
funds, one-half of the cost of the curb and gutter to be borne by the abutting
property owners with the exception of the property owned by the Sun Oil Company
whose contractor is nbligated to construct curb and gutter on the south side of
Thnrston Avenue, N. E., west of Milllanson Road, a distance of 150 feet. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report on an
examination of the records of the Round Hill Elementary School for the school year
ended June 300 1964, advising that nil the records were in order end the statement
of receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the period and the
financial condition of the fund.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
ANNEXATION: The Assistant City Attorney submitted a verbal report that
,the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has denied the writ of error filed by Roanoke
County in connection with the annexation of the Edgehill and Peakwood Drive areas
to the City of Roanoke and that an order will be entered affirming the decision
of a three-judge annexation court on September 14. 1964, that the two areas be
annexed to the City of Roanoke as of midnight December 31, 1964.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on automobiles, station wagons and a bas for various municipaldepartments
submitted the following report, recommending that the respective low bids be
accepted:
*January 14, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Rids were received and publicly opened and read before City
Council at its meeting on Monday, January 11, 1965 for furnishing
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certain vehicles for various City Departments. Attached
hereto is a tabulation of bids received. As can be seen
from the tabulation the following firms end the amounts
shone represent the lom bid respectively rot the various
items of equipment:
QUANTITY & AMOUNT LOM AMOUNT
pESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED BIDDER. BID
6 Police Magic City
Automobiles Police $15,900.00 Motor Corp. $13,758.58
Parks & O M Roanoke
I Automobile Recreation $ 2,400.00 Rambler, Ltd. $ 2,144.30
D M Roanoke
I Automobile Fire $ 2,400.00 Rambler, Ltd. $ 2,049.30
Refuse toltec- D M Roanoke
I Automobile tmon & Disposal S 1,850.00 Rambler. Ltd. $ 1.428.86
I Station D M Roanoke
MoRon Engineering $ 2,600.00 Rambler. Ltd. $ 2o130o71
I Station Raima. of D M Roanoke
Mugon City Property $ 2,9S0.00 Rambler, Ltd. $ 2,105.?1
I Bus, Mine8 Traffic Engo ~ Diamond Choy-
Passengers Communications $ 2,800.00 ruler Corp. $ 2,$59.85
D M Roanoke
I Automobile Mater $ 2,S00,00 Rambler, Ltd. ~ 2tORT,31
Total $33,400,00 $28,264.62
It is recommended that the contracts be awarded to the lom bidders
in the amounts indicated above.
S/ Clarence E, Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman
S~ Arthur St Owens
Arthur $. Owens
S/ H. Cletus Btu?les
B. Cletus Broyles'
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendations o3 the committ
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16224) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids for supplying motor
vehicular equipment to various City Departments; rejecting all other bids; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 4.)
Mr° Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Themotlon was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... 7.
NAYS= None ................ O.
TAXES: The committee continued for the purpose of preparing an Ordinance
giving an exemption of $450 on the assessed value of real estate to owners over 65
with a gross income of less than $2,000 per year submitted the following report:
*January 14, 1965.
Report of Committee Submittinq Ordinance Grantinq Tax Credit to
Needy Over 65
Honorable Mayor and Members Of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee by motion adopted November 16, 1964,
was directed to prepare a ordinance granting effective January 1,
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(b) To be eligible for n tax credit ·rider this section · person m·st
(1) be sixty-five (65) years of age or over; (2) bare been · bona fide resident
within the limits of the City of Roan·Re for at least the preceding eight years;
(3) have legal or beneficial title to and be resldent in a home in the Gity of
Roanoke; (4) have total net assets of every kind and description.exclusive of the
home, which et a fair market val·e ore morth ·ct more than flve thousand dollars
($$,000); (5) have a total gross annual income from all sources which is not In
excess or two thousand dollars ($2,000); end (b) not be receiving any fora or
public'welfare assistance other than medical care available for the medically
Indigent.
(c) Tenants by the entirety. Jolnt tenants, or tenants in common may
have one tax credit under this section if at least one of the two tenants by the
entirety, Joint tenants, or tenants Jn common fulfills the eligibility qualifica-
tions listed in subsection (b).
(d) A surviving spouse eh· otherwise fulfills the eligibility
qualifications listed in subsection (b) may incl·de residence of the deceased
spouse within the 6ity of Roanoke during the lifetime of the deceased spouse, in
order to meet the residence required by item (b) (2).
(e) Any person or tenants by the entiretyo Joint tenants, or tenants in
common seeking a tax credit under this ordinance shall file written application
therefor with the Commissioner of Revenue, supplying therein such information as
may be required by the Commissioner in order to deternine eligibility under the
provisions of this sectlon. Beginning with the taxable year which begins on
January l, 1~66, and thereafter, such applications must be filed with the
not later than the October I preceding the taxable year for which the tax credit is
sought. The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the person
submitting the application, certifying to the truth of the contents.
(f) A separate application is necessary for each taxable year, and a tax
credit granted is for one taxable year only.
(g) The Commissioner of Revenue shall grant a tax credit under this
section to any person or tenants by the entirety, Joint tenants, or tenants in
common who conforn to these requirements, for the taxable year covered by the
application. The tax credit for any taxable year shall be a sum equal to the
taxes currently dee on the first four hundred fifty dollars ($450) of assessed
valuation of the property as this valuation is determined for tax purposes. A sum
so computed shall be deducted from the property taxes upon real property levied for
the particular taxable year by the City of Roanoke against that person or those
tenants by the entirety, Joint tenants, or tenants in common.
(h) The Commissioner of Reven·e may adopt and prom·lgute and from time
to time may modify, amend or repeal rules and regulations not inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance, as deemed necessary for the effective and convenient
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administration or this system of tax credits, He may conduct such inquiries and
(J) The information or data relating to or received from soy person or
tenants by the entirety, Joint tenants, or tenants in common mbo mohe application
for a tax credit under this ordinance, and the fact that he has applied for, beet
granted, or been denied the tax credit shall be kept confidential amd sh~ll not be
revealed except us necessary for the administration end enforcement of the
provisions or this ordinance, but this provision shall not be construed or applied
to prevent the use or such information or data in preparing statistical and summary
figures and information concerning the aggregate tax credits applied for and graateq
under this ordinance, and this provision shall not be construed or applied to
· prevent auditing the information or data or their use in any other normal adminis-
trative process,
(j) Any false statement made for the purposes of this section and
accompanied by an affidavit is subject to the definition and the penalties for
perjury, 'Any other milfully false statement made for the purposes of this ordinanc
is a misdemeanor, subject upon conviction therefor to a fine not la excess of one
hundred ($100) dollars,
(k) Any transfer of assets perforqed for the purpose of providing
eligibility for the tax credit under this ordinance shall be construed as a false
statement under subsection (jJ of this ordinance and subject to the penalties
therein provided, and such a transfer mahes the transferor ineligible for a tax
credit under this ordinance.
(1) The provisions of this ordinance shall be construed and applied
strictly, agreeably with the general rule of law controlling tax exemptions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Stoller and Mayor Dillard .............. 4
,NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Pond and Wheeler ............................ ~,
Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney and the Commissioner of the
Revenue be requested to consider the implementation of the Ordinance and to report
to Council at its next regular meeting mhen the Ordinance comes up for its second
reading, Yhe motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Stoller and Nheeler .........= ...........................2,
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond and Mayor Dillard ..........
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIG~ATION OF CALIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16214, renaming from Light Industrial District to
General Residence District that portion of two tracts of land located on the east
side of Colonial Avenue, S. Wa, in the vicinity of Clearfiold Road, designated es
Official Tax Nos. 1~80301 and 1~80201, respectively, zoned as Light Industrial
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over. was again before the body.
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In thio connection, Mr. Rheeler again pointed out that o public hearing
scheduled for February 1, 1965, on the question of rezoniug property located on the
northmesterly side ~f Colonial Avenue, $. M., deocrlbed ns part* of Lot* 1-4,
inclusive, Block 3, Mis*au Addition, Official Tax Naa. 1260311 and 1260312, from
General Residence Dlotrict to Buoiness Dlotrict, as an alternate site for n oervice
station proposed to be erected in the vicinity by the Humble Oil and Refining
¢oopany, and moved that the second reading of Ordinance No. 16214 be deferred until
that time. The notion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard.
Hr. David W. Lisk stated that the delegation of property owners in the
vicinity of Colonial Avenue and Glearfield Road, S. M., who were present at the
-last regular meeting of Council left that meeting under the impression that mheo
Ordinance No. 16214 mas placed upon its first reading their problem had been
solved, that they mere unamare of the possibility of the Ordinance being voted
down on its second reading, that the tm* rezonings ere separate matters as far as
they are concerned and there will be no opposition from them to the proposed
fez*ming in the vicinity of Colonial Avenue and Broadway. MPa LlSh requesting that
Council proceed with the adoption of Ordinance No. 16214 on its second reading.
The motion to defer action on the second reading of Ordinnnce No. 16214
nntil February 1. 1965, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Pollard. Pond, Rheeler and Mayor Dillard .........
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and St*lieF .....................................20
SALE OF PROPERTY-STATE BICRMAYS: Ordinance No. 1621g. authorizing the
sale of property located on the north side of Church Avenue, So E., east of 3 1/2
Street, described as part of Lot 38, and all of Lots $g, 60 and 61. Block 1.
Woodland Park, Official Tax Nos. 4011117. 4011118 and 4011119, required as right
of way for Interstate Spur 581, to the Commonwealth of Virginia for the sum of
$360, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid
over, sas again before the body, Mr, St*Ilar offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~16219)~ AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the sale and conveyance
of certain land to the Commonwealth of Virginia upon certain terms and conditions,
needed for the construction of Route ~1o
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 1,)
Mr, St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil*win9 vote:
AYES: Bessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*Ilar, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?.
NAYS: None ................
BUDGET: Ordinance No. 16220, amending and reordaining Section 1, Chapter
2, Title II, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, to provide that the fiscal
year of the City of Roanoke shall begin on the first day of July and end on the
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thirtieth de7 of Jane instead of beginning Jaeaar7 first and ending December
thirty-first Of each year, having previously been before ~oanoil for its first
reading, reed and laid over, wes again, before the body, Hr. Mheeler offering the
following for Its second reading end final adoption:
(w16220) AN ORDINANCE a~ending nnd reordelning Sec, 1. ~Snwe ns celeedn]
of Chapter 2. *The Fiscal Year* of Title II. *Adwialstretloe* of The Code of the
City of Roanoke. 1956, and providing for the effective date of this ordinance,
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 280 page 2.)
Mr, Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hro Pollard and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Nh*clef and Mayor Dillard .........5.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and St*lief ................................... 2.
TRAFFIC-STATE NIGHNAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure notifying the Roan*he Valley Regional Planning Com-
mission and the City Planning Commission that it is the desire of Council that a
study be made of the respective requests of Johnson Carper Furniture Company,
Incorporated, that the proposed route for Yeath Street Extension he relocated so
as not to divide its present and future manufacturing plants, the Hiller Container
Corporation that the proposed route for Virginia Route 115 be relocated and the
Bollins Road Civic League that Tenth Street Extension be relocated to the north to
intersect with the Old Rollins Road and that Virginia Route 115 be relocated due
south to intersect with Orange Avenue so as not to interfere with the future use
of the said properties, with a view of relocating same, he presented said measure;
whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(n16226) A RESOLUTION relating to the proposed Major Arterial Highway
Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 28, page S.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Re~olution. The motion was sec*nde
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5taller, Mb*cleF and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
~AYS: ~one ..................O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NORKS-STAYE HXGRNAYS: Council having directe¢
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to
employ certain personnel in the Engineering Department for overtime work to redraw
and bring up to da~e twenty of th~ Tax App~aisal ~ps in connection with Interstate
Spur SOl at a cost not to exceed $800, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St*lief
offered the following Resolution:
(n16227) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel in the City*s Engineering Department for overtime work in the preparation
of City Tax Appraisal Maps.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolntion Book No. 28, page 6°)
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Mr. St*lief moved the odoptioB Of the Resolution, The motion mas seeonde~
by.ir, Wheeler nod adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYRS:. Yessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Ponds St*liar, Nheeler nnd
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYSt None ..................O,
BUDGET-RECREATION. DEPARTMENT-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having
directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City
Manager to employ Messr$. David Dick and Uarry A. Mall, Civil Engineers and Land
Surveyors, to make n top*graphic survey of the site of the proposed recreation
center in Eureka Park for the sum of $350. he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St*lie
offered the following Resolution:
(m16229) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to.employ the service2
of certain civil engineers and land surveyors to make surveys of the site of the
proposed Community Center in Eureka Park,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 6.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondec
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................O.
LIBRARIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure,authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Americal
Lending Library, Incorporated, providing for the rental of certain.books for use
in the main and branch libraries, upon certain terms and provisions, at a total
cost of $480o15 monthly rental, effective February 1, 1g650 he presented same;
whereupon, Mr, Wheeler offered the following Resolmtion:
(n1622g) A RESOLUTION authorizin9 the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with American Lending Library, Inc., providing for the city's rental of
books for use in its main and braqch libra(les, upon certain terms and provisions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page ?.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde.
by Mr. Smaller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*liar and Wheeler ......
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ................................................. 1.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Att*mei
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to have necessary plats
and surveys prepared in connection with the acquisition of certain land from the
Wells Furniture Company and easement rights from the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company for relocation of a railroad spur liqe to provide for the delivery of tank
cars of chlorine to treat the sewage effluent at the Sewage Treatment Plant at a
maximum cost of $500, he presented same; whereupon, Mr° Smaller offered the
following Resolution:
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(x16230) A RkSOLDTION nnthovizing the making of certain surveys end
dvnuiegs necessary for certain improvements at the Gfty'n Snm~ge Disposal Plant.
(For full text of. Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 28, pege 8.)
My. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was second*
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS~ None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to.prepare
the proper,measure adding the Job titlesof Signalman Helper and M~nlcipal Traffic
Technician to the Pay Plan and approving the Job descriptions for the tva positions
he presented same.
Mr. Jones pointed out that the proposed qualifications for the Signalman
Helper are that he should be able to read and mvite simple English mlth an education
level comparable to.grammar school required and moved that action on the Ordinance
he deferred until the next regolar meeting of Council and that the qualifications
in the Job description for the Signalman Helper he amended to read: Should have
high school or equivalent education. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
adopted, Mr. Stoller voting
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in
various mnnicipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(s16231) A RE$0LUTXON authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 9.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pood and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ T*
~AYS: None ................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the acquisition of four easements required
in connection with the Rright Road sewer project, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Wheeler offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~16232) A~ ORDInAnCE providing for the acquisition of certain permanent
and temporary easements needed by the City for the construction of the Rright
Road - Robyn Road sanitary sewer project; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 29, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Hessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler ned
leyor Dillard .................. ~- ....
NAYS: None ................. 0.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper,measure providing for the purchase o! u 10-foot wide
strip of lend from the rear of Lot 14, Block l$,'Mnverly Place, Official Tax No.
4320214, for the sum of'$1OO,_cush, in order that nn alley might be extended from
Kenwood Boulevard to Greenbrier Avenue, S, E~, in tie 1800 block, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr, Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16233) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the purchase of certain
real estate needed for the widening of a public alley located in the 1600 Block of
Kenwood Boulevard, S, E** between Kenwood Boulevard and Greenbrier Avenue, S.
and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Soak No. 2H. page 10.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
MAYER DEPARTMENT: Mr. 5toller offered the followin9 emergency Ordinance
with regard to the acquisition of easements and land In connection with the con-
struction by the Mater Department of a diversian facility on Tinker Creek:
(~16234) AN ORDINANCE relating to the Cityts Carvin's Cove Water
Reservoir; authorizing and directing the acquisition by purchase or condemnation
of certain necessary additional easements in lands adjacent to Tinker Creek;
authorizing and directin9 exercise of the City*s poser of eminent domain to acquire
certain properties and rights heretofore authorized to be acquired by Ordinance No.
15594; authorizing:certain Joint use of an access road right-of-way provided for in
said Ordinance No. 15594; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 26. page 11.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................
NAYS: None ..................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Stolier presented the following communication
suggesting that Council appoint a committee of citizens to survey the government
of the City of Roanoke and recommend where and how Council can cut costs without
impairing the services demanded by the people:
#January H. 196S.
Uonorable Mayor and Fellow Members
of Roanoke City Council:
Re: Creation of Committee of Citizens to Reduce Cost
of City Government,
From a couple of citizens has come this nsggestion: Me have
created n committee to write amendments to the Charter (which
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unfroze,the tax vote) and · committee %o study city taxes (mkich
recommended the oleual assessment of real estate lad a tax al
landlords.) (From the examples given, yon have a fair Idea who
these citizens are,) They propose that we appoint a Committee
or Citizens to Reduce the Cost of City Government.
! think this ts o good suggestion and wish to submit it seriously.
The Hoover Commission recommended some sensible improvements ia
the prooedures or the federal government, some of uhfok have been
adopted. At the worst, we wonld have educated some or our citizens
to the fact that we all,ho,u: reduction of governmental expendi-
tures is desirable but hard to do. At the best, we can get some
nitlzen advice and knowledge which may be better thnn oar own,
on any Inefficiency, waster tecbinlcal improvemeets needed that
may he,uncovered or which.we do not recognize, ! propose that
each Councilman select one member to the committee which shall
choose its nun chairman and procedures to survey the government
of the City of Roan.he and tell us where and how we can cut
costs without impairing the sezvices demanded by the people.
My nominee Js John H. Boswell.
Sincerely,-
S/ Murray Aa 5toiler
Murray A° Stoller.*
In a discussion of the proposal, Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that it
would be difficult to find seven qualified citizens who would be willing to aery,
on such a committee and saggested that the members of Council make such a study
by visiting various municipal departments two OF three hours a week.
After a further discussion of the matter, Ny. St,lieF moved that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure creating the committee.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
On motion of Mr. St,lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimon$1y adopted
the m~eting was adjourned,
A~PROVED
ATTEST:
J City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Jan.~ary 25, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia regular meeting in the Council
C~onber in the Municipal Dallying. Monday, January 25, 1~65, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garlnnd, James E. Jones, Roy B. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .................................
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens~ City Manager, Mr.,Janes
Klncanon, Assistant City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend J. E.
Primula, Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 11, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr.
Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS U~ON PUBLIC'MATTERS:
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of an O-Inch sanitary sewer main to serve Robyn Road. Wright
Road and a portion of Colonial Avenue and Creston Avenue, S, W., said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.. Monday, January 2S. 1965. and to be
opened at 2:00 p.m** before Councii, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any question
about the advertisement, and no representative present rSising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed mith the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and ~ead bids from J. M.'Turner and Company. Incorporated,
in the amount of $102,543.75, and Draper Construction Company, in the amount of
$127,750.00o
'Mr. 5toiler moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Wessrs. James E. Jonest Chairman, Clarence E.'Pond, Arthur So Omens and R. Cie,us
B~oyles for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting theproposal of~the low~$t responsible bidder. The notion
mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and nnnnimonsly adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids on miscellaneous, snail area improved hard surface street and sidewalk
restoration occasioned by the normal daily operations of the Water Deportment, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk nntil 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 25,
lg65, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m.. before Conncil, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone
hod any questions about the advertisement, and no r~presentative ~res~nt raising
any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk tg proceed with 'the opening of
the' bids; whereupon, the City Clerk gpened and read bids from Adams Csnstruction
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Company, la the amount of $26,312; John A. Bell ~ Company, Incorporated, in the
amount, of $27,3Y0~* and Virginia Aspkalt Pieing Company, Incorporated, ii the am*alt
of $31,514,
Mr, St*lief moved that the bids he referred to a committee composed or
Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Arthur 5. Omens, fl, Cie*us Broyles and J, A,
Brogan for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the pr*pet
measure accepting*he proposal or. the louest responsible bidder.' The motion was
seconded by Mr, Bheeler and uaaniwously adopted. .'
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MOR[S-GARBAGE REMOVAL-MAT£R DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to
notice of advertisement for bids on five refuse bodies, with · minimum capacity of
23 cubic yards, two.refuse bodies, with a minimum capacity of 18 cubic yards, and
one telescopic crane for the Water Department, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 poma, Monday, January 25, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00
p.m** before Council, Mayor Dillard asked ir anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, and no representative present raising any qaestion, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bldsi whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the foil*ming bids on the seven refine bodies:
Municipal Sales Company.
Incorporated - $19.000 - 24 Cu. yd. $6,940 - 20 CU. yd.
Truck Equipment
Corporation -. 23,390 - 23 ca, yd, 8,358 - 18 ca, yd,
,Zbe City Clerk then opened and read the following bids on the telescopic
crane:
Baker Equipment Engineering
Company $5.545
Mcllhany Equipment Company 6.175 $5,450 (Alternate)
Aria Industries. Incorporated 9,200
Mr. Jones moved that the bids be referred to a Committee composed of
Messrs. Murray A. Stoller. Chairman. Vincent 5. Wheeler. Arthur S. Owens, H. Cie*us
Broyles and J. A. Brogan for tabulation and report to Council. the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measures accepting the proposals of the lowest responsible
bidders. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on fifteen trucks for various municipal departments, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p°m.. Monday. January 25, 1965. and to be opened at
2:00 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hud any questions ab*n*
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening Of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerh opened and read the following bids:
International An*rim Diamond
, Harvester Dlckersofl Magic City Motors Chevrolet
Item Company GMC, Inc. ,Motor Carp, Inc, Corporation
I $ 8,112,80 $ 8.960.00 $ 9,222.11 $ -
2 4,765,22 5,3?5.00 5,427,00
3 5,709.27 6,150.00 5,424.60 5,435.00 5,401,30
5,004.47
(Alternate)
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4 $14.068.38 $16.200.00
5 4.125.86 5.410.00
6 3.284.56 4.165.00
3.817.53
(Alterobte)
$14.695.00'
4.541.81
3.620.45
$14.699.26
4.561.00
$15,076,00
3,609,50
T 50084.7T 5.064.92
8 6.091.08 7.610.00 6.558og8 6.5T5.00 6.676.00
9 1,T69.09 2,399.00 2,224,3T. 2,251.65
10 1.741;50' 1.980.00 1.844.43 ' ' 1.859.00 1.859.00
11 1.623.54 - 2.047.42 2.054.00 2.060.75
Mr. St*liar woved that the bids be referred to a comwittee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard. Sro. Chairman. Arthur S. On,ns and R. Cletus Bt*vies for
tabulation and'report to Council% the City Attorney to prepare the proper measures
ahcepting the proposals or the lowest responsible bidders.' The notion was seconded
by Hr. Fond and unanimously adopted.
STATE fllGRNAYS: Council at its meeting on January 11. 1965. having
continued a public hearing on the proposed Major Arterial Highway Plan - Roanoke
Valley Regional Area Transportation Study until January 25. 19650 the matter nas
again before the body.
MPg John L. Walker. Jr** Attorney. representing H. L. Lawson ~ Son.
Incorporated, appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed route for
Virginia Route 115 Extension. Mr. Walker advising that his client has a warehouse
at 907 Ninth Street. N. E.. that the proposed street would be approximately 25 to
35 feet above the present ground level, that it would totally cut off th, entrance
to the property of his client, that it night very well affect the present building
itself, that it passes through a tract of land his client expects to purchase for
the purpose of constructing another warehouse thereon in order to consolidate its
warehouse operations and that it would affect other business and industrial prop-
erties on Ninth Street both north and south of Orange Avenue. Mr. Walker concluding
that his client favors a proposed alternate route which follows Tinker Creek througl
Yinton.
Mr. M. Coldwell Butler. Attorney. representing the heirs of To S. Nright.
appeared before Council. advising that his clients own land in the vicinity of
the former Virginian Railway Company property and Tayloe Avenue. S. E.. that the
property is presently undeveloped, but has great potential for future development
as a unit. that the proposed route for Virginia Route 115 Extension includes an
extension of Thirteenth Street, So E,, through the approximate midline of the
property of his clients, that he feels the adoption of the route would have the
effect of creating a cloud upon the title to the property to the e~tent that its
m~rketability as a unit would be seriously impaired'and that his clients would
prefer that the alternate route be adopted.
Mr, Arthur B, Crush, Jr., Attorney, representing the Virginia Foundry
Company, appeared before Council, advising that the property of his client is
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io~ate~ at 1109 H~atb Street. H..E*** that the p~opo~ed route for ~irg~nla Route
115 Extension would apparently take 30 to 40 feet of the property, of bls client amd
would result ia the loss of about fifty per cent of the buildings used by bls
client. Hr. Crush requesting that the alternate route be adopted.
Mr. Si.lief moved that the. City Attorney be directed to prepare the propel
measure notifying, the Roanoke Va~ley. Regional Planning Commission and the City
Planning Cowmiasion that It is the desire of Council that a study.be made of the
re,pet?ye requests of H. L. Lawson & Son. IncorPorated. the T. S. Wright Heirs
and the Virginia ~oon~ry Company that the alternate route for Virginia Route 115
Extension be adopted aD as not to interfere with the future use and development of
their proper~fes. The notion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Hr. ~illiam R. Hill. Executive Director. Downtown Roanoke. Incorporated.
appeared before Councll..advising that the Traffic Committee of Downtown Roanoke,
Incorporated. has reviewed the HnJor Arterial Highway Plan and determined that
basically it serves the best Interests of the entire Roan.he Valley end thereby of
the downtown area. therefore. Downtown Roanoke. Incorporated. urges that Council
approve 'the plan and take advantage of its features which will allow exceptions to
be considered on their merits as they arise. ~r. Hill concluding that there is
every,reason to believe the uncertainty created by lack of such a plan would be an
even greeter problem than whatever difficulties the plan itself might cause.
Hr. Si.lief suggesting that Council proceed with the adoption of a
Resolution approving the RaJor Arterial Highway Plane Hr. Frank M. Rogers. Sro.
Attorney, representing Johnson-Carper Furniture Company, Incorporatedt stated that
the Resolution would include an exception to the proposed route for Tenth Street
Extension, which it does note Hr. Rogers protesting that if the plan is approved
as submitted without the exception maybe the proposed route for Tenth Sty.et
Extension will be changed and maybe it won*t which, in bis opinion, leaves the
plans of his client for future expansion in doubt.
After a discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion that
approval of the Major Arterial Highway Plan should be deferred until the Roanoke
Valley Regional Planning Commission and the City Planning Commission have had an
opportunity to study all of the exceptions made to the plan, Mr. Garland moved that
the public ~ear~ng,be continued until February 15, 1965. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS;
TELEVISIOn: A communication from the ~eptune Droadcastfng Corporatlou,
requesting permission to construct a Community Antenna Television System in the
City of Roanoke, was before Council.
It appearing that Hr, Les C, Ran, General Hauager, has notified Council
he will be unable to attend the present meeting to discuss the matter, but will
renew the request in the near future. Rr. Pollard moved that the request be filed.
The motion was seconded by Hr. at.liar and unanimously adopted.
Wr, Wiggins urging that Council $eriousl! consider delaying any decision until
after the FCC has ruled on. CATV, that it hold a public hearing before deciding
mhether or not to grunt n franchise and that if and mhen a decision is made to granl
such a franchise the city advertise for bids so that it may get the best possible
return from the system.
Hr. Robert Glenn Jones, trading as Bob Jones Company, appeared before
Council and presented a communication, advising that if and when Council decides
to grant a franchise for a Community Antenna Television System in Roanoke his
company would lire to have the opportunity to submit a competitive bid for such a
system.
Mr. John W. Gibson. Eastern Secretary, National Alliance of Television an(
Electronic Service Associations. requested an opportunity to.be heard on the matter
before any final decision is reached.
Mr. Eermit W. Salyer, President, Communi-Cable TV, Incorporated. advised
that he will request a franchise to install and operate a Community Antenna
Television System in the City of Roanoke at the next regular meeting of Council.
Hr. Salyer was requested to put hisproposal into mriting in order that it
can be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of Council.
ZONING: A communication from Hr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr** Attorney,
representing Mr. Morton Rosenberg, et al., requesting that property located on the
west side of Thirteenth Street, S. W** between Chapman Avenue and Campbell Avenue,
described as the southern part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 16, West End and River
Vlem, Official Tax No. 1220211, be rezoned from Special Residence District to
Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and ,
recommendation to Council.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAyGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: .A Joint
communication from Mr. W. L. Rpperly, 2824 Sand Road, N. E** and Mr. John E.
Mobertson, 2820 Sand Road, N. E., offering to sell their respective properties
which are adjacent to the East Gate Sanitary Landfill to the City of Roanoke at a
fair price, was before Conncil.
On notion Of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the offers were referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Arthur S. Omens,
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Chsirmea,~iondolph G, M~ltlle, J, Robert Thomos sad Roy B, Pollard, St,, for study
PLUMRJNG CORE: Council Bt tls meeting on Horember 2, 1964, buying
referred to a committee composed or Messrs. J, 0, meddle, Nv,, Chairman, R, T.
Pltlmsa and O, M, Simpson for study, report end recommendation, a request of the
Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company that Section 120, Chapter 3, Title IV, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing that cast Iron Joints used in plumbing
,shall be either caulked or screwed Joints. be amended to permit the TyoSeel Gasket
which Is used as equal to tesd and oakum for Joining cast Iron soil pipe and fatten,
a communication from the Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company, asking thal it be given
n reply either in the affirmative or negative, was before the body,
Mr. Similar moved that the communication he forwarded to the committee
mith the request that the committee expedite its study of this matter. The motion
was seconded by Mtn,Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS RF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising tha
there are seven street lights in the Edgehill and Peakwood Drive areas recently
annexed to the City of Roanoke, and reoommended that these lights be added to the
contract between the City of Roanoke and the Appalachian Power Company, effective
January 1, 1965.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m16235) A RESOLUTION authorizing that seven 2~00 lumen overhead
incandescent street lights installed in the County of Roanoke be transferred to the
City of Roanoke. effective January 1. 1965.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book mo, 28. page 15.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resoluttoc. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard,. Pond, Similar. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
. NAYS: None .................O,
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
State Library Board bas tentatively allocated a federal aid grant in the amount of
$16,669 to the Roanoke Public Library. and recommended that he be authorized to
enter into a contract for use of the fnnds,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Managerand offered the. follow, nE emergency Ordinance:
(m16236) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City Manager to
enter into a certain contract with the State Library Board. relating to the use of
Federal funds allocated to the Roanoke Public Library; and providing for. an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 16,)
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Mr. St*lief moved the odoptloe ~f the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by lit. Wheeler ood adopted by tbs foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlond, Jun*se Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dill*rd .......................... ?o
NAYS: None ................. O.
Mrs St*lief then offered the foil*ming emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $16,66o mhicb Will be reimbursed by the state:
(~16237) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordein Section xl21, mLlbrarles.#
of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinances and pr*riding for an emergency.
(For mil text of Oedinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 280 page 17.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mb*cleF and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T,
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Council having been advised by the
City Manager that the state requires replacement in hind or the replacement value
of a shortage of $605.?0 in surplus commodity foods and having directed the City
Manager to obtain bids on the items of food of which there is a shortage for the
purpose of determining the actual cost tbereoft the City Manager submitted a
written report, stating that bids received total $646.230 and verbally recommended
that the original amount of $605.70 be appropriated,
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the verbal recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
(=16258) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #55, "Distribution
of Surplus Commodities," of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28,'page 18.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mro Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 25, 1965
To the City Council
Roan*he, Virginia
the efficient operation of the City Government, and I believe I
should explain why they are requested.
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AIRPORT - Janitor II, Group 18. Step 2
Yon provided additional personnel at the airport, one of
which was a serviceman tad wa promoted one or our Janitors to
that position. The Federal Aviation Agency, Weather Bureau
and otheT goveramental 'services yay il ~helr rents to us sums
for Janitorial services, and I think that we have un obligation
to provide such in an adequate manner.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL - Maintenance Hblper I, Group 8, Step 8
The sewage disposal plant operates around the clock and
maintenance Is a key function for efficient operation. Ye
tried to get along without this Ban but our operations have
suffered end since we ute of minimum personnel now, I think
this employee is urgent.
PUBLIC IELFARE - Superintendent, Barbarian Home. Group 10 Step 2
Our saperlntendemt of the detention home leaves mu on
JuBuiry 29, and I would be relmotlflt not to recommend a
replacement (or promotion) of the personnel needed here due LO
the Importance of having adequate supervision at all times.
I do mol think we cam afford to leave this position open.
Cook Il, City Homeo Group 200 S~ep 2
The City Home kitchen operates more or less from six In
the morning to six in the etching and moat of our personnel
mark ten to twelve hours and in order to carry Out your
ordinance and provide for 40 hour work week. this personnel
which you authorized sometime ago is the only method we have
of both carrying out the law end providing the necessary
services.
TRAFFIC E~GINE£RING AND COMMUNICATION5
You approved three additional people in this department
as of January 1, lg65i however, the three that I am requesting
now do not fall in that category. These were approved as Of
December 31, 1964t which are an follows:
Sign Man, Group 5, Step 2
Maintenance repair and installation of adequate signs in
order to comply with prevailing state statutes and policy of
the State Department of Highways requires us to maintain this
department in un efficient manner. Without this man, we have
dropped behind and I think that we should replace him.
Clerk Stenographer, Group 15, Step 1
If the detail as required is not maintained within the
office, then we bate to take one of our personnel from the
field, brln~ them in and do this work which is not as efficient
and at a higher cost than we can accomplish It in an orderly
fashion. It seems to me sound economy dictates we employ some-
one In this position.
Signalman. Group 5, Ste~ 2
#nth 33 people in this department and having the turnover
that we have had since the first of November the employment of
maintain signals or repair damaged ones unless we have the
personnel or provde substantially more overtime. This employee
Is very important.
These positions should be made retroactive to January 16,
1965.
STREET REPAIR - Two Street Crew Helpers Two Sewer and Drain Construction Helpers
One Street Construction Helper
The foregoing five employees fall in Group 9, Step 1, and
we have attempted to get along without these men, but due to
sewer stoppage, I think that provisions should be made for
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REFUSE AND TRASH COLLECTION
Six Disposal Loborers, Group 10, Step 1
We ire attempting eot to employ this group howl however.
they are authorized in the budget uud me may have to request
that one or more be approved later, certainly at the beginning
of Vuootioo period or when cndse heavy demands occur for sick
leave. I conuot foresee the latter but mill certainly attempt
to advise Fou when I think the critical period approaches.
MAINTENANCE OF CITY PROPERTY - Stock Clerk Typist. Group 15,
Step II
Maintenance Mechanic, Building,
Croup 3, Step 1
RespectrnllF submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. Stnller moved that Council concur in.the recommendation of the City
MAnager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by,Mr. Pollard and onanimously adopted
BUUGET-PAY PLAN-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the State Health Department has agreed to pay the cost of
increasing the salary of the Public Health NuFse for the C and E Clinic to $4.700
per year and the salary of the Social Worker to $6,000 per year and the Commlssione:
of Health has requested that the Pay Plan be amended to reclassify these two
positions accordingly.
In this connection, Dr. William H. £eeler, Commissioner of Health.
appeared before Council and stated that he is making the request so that better
qualified persons can be hired for these two positions.
After a discussion of the matter. Messrs. Mheeler and Jones questioning
the effect on other municipal departments if these two positions are reclassified.
MF. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the Commissioner of Health
and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland ~and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that funds have been included in the budget for the training of Sanitarian
and Nurses at the Health Department and that the first training course for Sani-
tarians and Supervisors will begin February 1, 1965, at the State Health Training
Center, but that the Commissioner of Health has requested permission to send the
Director Of Environmental Health and the 5unitarian to the training course for a
period of at least ten weeks which is in excess of the time permitted city employee2
to be absent from their normal duties for the purpose of attending training
In this connection, Dr. William H. Keeler, Commissioner of Health,
appeared before Council and requested that permission be granted the two employees
to attend the training course for a period not to exceed tmelve weeks without being
removed from the payroll or forfeiting fringe benefits, and that they be granted
their regular car allowance during said leave of absence.
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Mr, Stoller moved tknt Council concur im tke request of the CoBmlaaloner
of Health oed that the matter be referred to. the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure granting the Director of Enrlroaueutal Health and the Suni*arian
et the Health Department · leave of absence from their normal duties to ·trend
the training course for ~ period eot to exceed twelve meeks without being removed
from the payroll or forfeiting fringe benefits and also granting them their regel·r
car ·llowanc~ during s~id leave of absence, The motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler
nnd unanimously adopted,
AIRPORT; Council et its meeting on Oecember 14, 1964, having adopted
Ordinance Ho. 16165, authorizing and directing the City #manger to offer Hr,
Sterling ¥, Minn, el mx** a sum nut to exceed $23,950 for u 1,142-acre tract of
land and dwe~ling house thereon, which land is required to provide a clear zone
at the north end of Runway 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal (RoodFum) Airport, the City
Manager submitted a written report, trammel*ting a counter offer of NFo and Mrs,
Mina to accept the sum of $22,950 under certain terms end conditions, including
removal of the house to a new location by the property owners at their expense,
the City Ranager recommending that the counter offer be accepted,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendation of lhe City
lanager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted.
CITY PROPERTY-CITY HOME: The City Ranager submitted a written report,
advising that the Roanoke Council for Retarded Children is leasing from the City
of Roanoke a building at 3075 Colonial Avenue, S, W,, for use by the Jerome Hatt
School, and that the organization proposes to replace the old heating system in
the building with · new one at an estimated cost of $2,500 under the following terms
and conditions:
1,Assurance that we be allowed to use the building a minimum
of ten years, In the event that we remove the Jerome Nat*
. School from the,building prior to or at the end of ten
years, the Roanoke Council far Retarded Children be permitted
to remove the heating system~
2,Re request that the City survey the building to see if the
structure would be safe for this ten-year period.
3. Zn the event the City needs the facility for its own use
within the ten-year period we request reimbursement for this
improvement on the basis of 5~ depreciation per year,
4, If City Council approves the improvement of the building we
also ask permission to remove the existing heating system
to make room for the new one,
Mr, Wheeler pointed out that the furnace which was removed from the old
library building in Elmwood Park when the building was razed recently should be in
good co'dj*ion and moved that action On tho matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council with a view of giving consideration to installing said
furnace in the Jerome Natt School, The motion was seconded by Mr, Stoller and
uanimonsly adopted,
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that in the extension of Wiley Drive along Roanoke River
it i$ necessary to cross to the north at a point to the western terminus of Wasena
Park, therefore, land owned by Messrs, Herman and S, Albert Trompeter must be
purchased by the city i~ the road is to continue, that he has had the property
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appraised and appropriate offers made to the property omsers, bat his been unable
to reich an agreement, the City #znuger recommesding that he be authorized to make
un offer of $4.150 for the laud.
After u discussion of the question. Mr. Stoller moved that action on the
matter be deferred until the regular meetiag of Council ou February 8. 1965. The
motion UBS seconded by MFo Ukeeler end unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The Cl~y Manager submitted a written report, advising that he
has hsd many requests for traffic improvements on Windsor Avenue. S. M** between
Mount Vernon Road and Grandin Road. and recommended that this portion of Windsor
Avenue be made n one-way street eastbound.
In this connection. Mr. C. C. Rush and Mr. T. H. Farmer appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by forty residents of gindsoF Avenue.
representing approximately 80~ of the citizens in that area.urging that the street
be made one-way eastbound.
Mr. S. Albert Trompeter appeared before Council. voicing the opinion that
Nindsor Avenue is a very important through street, and recommended that the problem
be solved by eliminating parking on the south side.
After n further discussion of the question, Mr. Rush advising that
eliminating parking on one side of the street mould only increase the hazard of
speeding on this portion of Rindsor Avenue. therefore, the residents are opposed
to this proposal, and Mr. Rheeler stating that he has been informed by quite a leu
of the citizens who signed the petition that they are not really in favor of
establishing a one-way street. Mr. Pond moved that the matter be referred back to
the City Manager for further study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller end unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on an
examination of the records of the Masena Elementary School, the Raleigh Court
Elementary School and the Virginia Heights Elementary School for the school year
ended June 30, 1964, advising that all the records were in order and the respective
statements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the
period and the financial condition of each fund.
Mr. 5toller moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRFORT: The Airport Committee submitted the following report recommendiz
that a revised Master Plan for Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum) Airport be adopted:
~Roanoke, Virginia
January 20. 1965
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During a called meeting of Council*s Airport Committee.
January 19. 1965. careful study was given to the adoption of a
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revised Airport Waster Fine mhinh in required by the Federal
Aviation Agency ns a basic requirement for all Federal Aid
Constriction proJects, Your committee, revJemed apdco -
tarred ultk the Airport and Public Marks Departments ncaa
revised plan that is bused OB recommendations at the F,A,A,
nnd his their tentative approval as well as conforming with
nit local planning requirements,
Your Airport Committee voted unanimously to recommend
to Council, for their approval, the adoption of the Revised
Wa~ter PI~, dated January 8, 1965, on a ten (lO) year basis,
This plan chould become effective immediately,
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Roy L. Mebber
Boy L, Mebber, Chairman
Roanoke City Council's Airport Committee'
In this connection, Hr. Roy L, Webber, Chairman of the Airport Committee
Mr, Marshall L. Harris, Hanager of the Airport, and Hr, He Cleans Gravies, Directo]
of Public Marks, appeared before Council to explain the proposed revisions in the
Master Plan.
After · lengthy discussion of the matter, Nra SCuller moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the Airport Committee and Offered the following
Resolution:
(#16239) A RESOLUTION approving, ia general, a revised Muster Plan
for Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport dated January H. 19650
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28. page 18.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. 5toller, Kheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................
AIRPORT: The Airport Committee submitted the following report, recom-
mending the initiation of Project No. 9-44-012-16 at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum)
Airport:
#Roanoke, Virginia
January 20, 1965
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
During a called meeting of Council*s Airport Committee,
January IH. 1965, the matter of preparing a request for Airport
Project mlG, including mostly land acquisition and a small
amount of paving, was examined with the assistance of the
Airport and Public Marks Departments. The items included in
this project have the recommendation and tentative approval of
the Federal Aviation Agency as well as complying with local
planning requirements.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend to Council the
following project:
Project o16 (1966)
To acquire 54 acres of additional clear zone for runway a33
south of Rershberger Road. 34 acres east of the Terminal area
between ronmays a25 and ~27 and replace sufficient runway-
taxiway pavement to make the new Terminal ramp positions
fully useful. Estimated total cost $300.000.00
l/2City 1/2 Federal
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Respectfully submitted.
S/ Roy L. Webber
Roy. L. Webber. Chairman
Roan·he City Council's Airport Committeeu
In this connection. Ry. Roy L. Rebber. Chuirman of the Airport Committee.
Mr. Marshull L. Hurris. Manager of the Airport. and Hr. fl. Cie,us mr·vies. Director
of Public Works. uppeared before Council to explain the proposed project.
After · lengthy discussion or the mutter. Mr. St·lieF moved that Council
concur in the reco·mendation of the Airport Committee and offered the following
Resolution:
(·16240) A RESOLOTION authorizing the City Manager to make requisite
requests for Federal Aid to assist the City in accomplishing proposed Airport
Project No. l& roy certain necessary improvements and expansionof the Cltyts
Roanoke #unicipai (Mo·druB) Airport·
(FOr full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 28. page 19.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
Mr. Jones pointed out that Council has directed the City Planning
Commission to proceed with the preparation of a Raster Capital Improvement Program
for the City of Roanoke with the assistance of an Advisory Committee to be appolnte
by Council. voicing the opinion that specific capital improvement projects at the
Airport should be considered alga9 with the need for other capital improvements in
the city. and offered a substitute motion that the proposed Project NO. 16 be
referred to the Advisory Committee for its consideration in the preparation of the
Nas,er Capital Improvement Program.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Resolution No. 16240 was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: Ry. Jones ..............1.
CITV'GOV£RNRENT: The committee appointed to study bids received
-microfilming certain records in the office of the Clerk Of the Courts submitted the
fCllowing report:
'The Council of the City of Roanoke
Roanoke. Virginia
January 22. 1965
Gentlemen:
Your Racy·film Study Committee has met to consider the bids
which were referred to it by you after being publicly opened and
read before City Council at the regular meeting on Jannary 18.
1965. Rids received were from the following: Hall ~ NcChesney.
Inc.. Greensboro. N. G.. $12.660.00; Loga· Gray. Incorporated.
Martinsville. Virginia. $14.778.00; Harm Film Lab·rat·ri.
Winston-Salem. N. C.. $4.140.041 Remington Rand Office Systems.
Roanoke, Virginia. $5,485,00: Security Microfilm Service,
Danville. Virginia. $12.355.75; and Tach·JoRI Reproduction and
Supply Corporation, Roanoke, Virginia. $6,975.00.
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Your ~owmittee, because of the great differeoce ia the
bids and no performance bond being required, renommeods that
oil slx of said bids be rejected and that the City of
Roanoke readvertise with revised specifications, for pro-
posals including microfilming, sapplles, labor and equipment
as one complete proposml,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Hurray A, St,liar, Chairmnn
S/ Arthur $, Omens
S/ J. Robert Thomas
S/ Halker R. Carter, Jr,
S! Hurray A, Foster"
· r. Stoller mated tkat Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and tkat the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Rt. Wheeler and unanimously
adapted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ANNEXATION: Conncll at its last regular meeting having been verbally
informed by the Assistant City Attorney tkat the Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia has refused to grant to Roanoke County and to certain Intervenors a mrit
of error to the Order of the Annexation Court, he presented the following communica
tiaa:
"January 21, 1965
TO: The Honorable Hayor and Members of Git~ Council
Gentlemen:
Ne hare toady received official confirmation of the affirma-
tion of the recent Order of Annexation by the Supreme Court of
Appeals of Virginia, that Court refusing to grant to Roanoke
County and to certain Intervenors a writ of error to the Order
of the annexation Court,
A copy of the Supreme Court's Order in each case is enclosed
herewith for your information.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Klncanon
James N. £1ncanon
Assistant City Attorney"
Nr. Pollard moved that the commnnication and Order be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLuTIoNs:
TAXES: Ordinance No. 16225. providing a tax credit of $450 to owners of
real estate over 65 years of age with a gross income of less than $2,000 per year.
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
mas again before the body, Hr, Stoller offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~16225) AN OROINANGE to provide a Certain tax credit as to property
taxes imposed upon real property in this City, for certain persons who are sixty-fi
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years or age OF over. and relating generally to the terms end conditions of ooy
ouch tax credlt and to the time it may be granted and to the manner in nhJch it lo
applied for end granted.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordiuance Book Ho, 2B, page 13,)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption'or the Ordiniace. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Momars, Jones, Pollard, St,lieF and Hayor Dillard ............... 4.
HAYS: Messrs, Garland, Pond and Hheeler ............................. 3.
Hr, St,lief then moved that the committee composed of Messrs, Hurray A,
St,lieF. Chairman. Jamco E. Jane, end Robert A. Garland be continued for the
purpose of preparing a form of application for the credit. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jane, and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messro. Jane,, Pollard, St,lief and Hayor DillaFd ............... 4.
HAYS: MessFs, Garland, Pond and Hheeler ............................. 3.
RUDGET-FAY PLAH: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure adding the Job titles of Signalman Ilelper and Municipal TFaffic
Technician to the Pay Plan and approving the Job descriptions for the too positions.
and having deferred action on the proposed measure so that the qualifications in
the Job description for the Signalman flelpeF could be amended to read: Should have
high school or equivalent education, the matter was again before the body,
It appearing that the Job description for the Signalman Helper has been
amended as directed by Council, MF, St,lieF offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(=16241) AH ORBINAHCE amending Ordinance Ho. 14200. as amended, so as
to add the following Job Titles and describe their duties, viz.: Signalman Uelper
and Municipal Traffic Technician; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see 0Fdinance BOOk NO. 2fl, page
Hr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by MF. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MessFs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond. St,lieF, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................
HAYS: Hone ..................
STATE HIGHHAYS: Council having directed the City AttoFney to pFepare the
proper measure providing for the purchase from Hr. Halter L. Murden of the eastern
portion of Lot 8, Bloch 6, Official Survey S. E. 3, Official Tax No, 4020808.
located on the south side Of Mountain Avenue, S. E., west of the N,ri,Ih and
Mestern Railway Company trachs,.for the sum of $32,T~8, in connection with the
i]provement of ViFginia State Route 24. and the western residue of Lot 8, in the
an,unO of $1,000. for future right of way purposes, he presented sane; whereupon,
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16242) AN ORDINANC£ authorizing and directing the acquisition of
certain land for the improvement of Virginia State Route 24 in the City for the
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sam or $32,738 sad for the acquisition or the residue or said. lend to be used for
street right of ~ey purposes ~or the edditfonul saw of $1,0001 end providing for
mn emergency,
(For tull text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, peg, 20,)
Mr, St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinunce. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: M, sirs. Garland, J,u,s, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ -7,
NAYS; None ................. O.
MASTER PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
pro,er measure requesting the City Planning Commission to proceed with the
preparation of a Master Capital Improvement Program and providing for the appoint-
ment of an Advisory Connittee to work with the City Planning Commission in the
preparation of the program, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St,liar offered the
following Resolation:
(n16243) A RESOLUTION directing the preparation of a Master Capital
Improvement Program for the City; and appointing an Advisory Committee to assist
the City Planning Commission in the preparation of such plan.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution D,ok MO. 28, page 22.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
MAYS: NOne ..................O.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mr. St,lief offered the following emergency
Ordinance expressly authorized the acquisition of a 22 1/2 acre site in the
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project ,nd making provision for certain incidents in
and about the transfer of title thereto:
(~16244) AN ORDINANCE expressly authorizing the City*s acquisition of a
22 1/2 acre site in the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project; makin9 provision for
certain incidents in and about the trashier of title thereto; and providing for an
emergency.
(For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Mo. 28, page 22.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ........................7.
NAYS: None .................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CIYY ATTORNET: Mr. St,liar offered the following
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(#16245) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text or Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 28, page 24.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas
secouded~by MF, Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Uessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rbeeler and
Ho/or Dillurd-~ ........................ 7,
NAYS: None ................. O.
MOTXONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
y Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR I~ETINU,
Jfomdoy, February 1, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting l~ the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, February 1, 1965, at T:30 p,m,, uftb
iayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E, Jones, Roy R, Pollard,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A, Stoller. Vincent 5, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None ....... ~ ........ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT; Mr, Arthur $. Owens. City M~nsger, Mr. Janes N.
Klncanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend C, E.
Reynolds, Pastor, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
January lO, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
StolleF, seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded,
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPO~ PHBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearin
for 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 1, 1965, on the question of establishing a setback
line on Colonial Avenue, S, M** from BFandon Avenue to the corporate limits, to
provide for an AO-foct street, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager advised that a survey mill have to b
made to establish the center line of Colonial Avenue and asked that *be public
hearing be continued.
Mr. Stoller moved that the public hearing be continued until March 1,
1965o The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p,m,,
Monday, February 1, 1965, on the request of Mr. J. R, Whitehead, et Mx., that
property located on the northwesterly side of Colonial Avenue, $, M., in the
vicinity of Broadmay, described as part of Lots 1-5, inclusive, Block 3, Mlnona
Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1260311 and 1260312, be rezoued from General Residence
District to Business District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that Lots 1-4, inclusive, be rezoned, was before Council:
"December 18, 1964
The Honorable Benton Oo Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this request at Its December
16, 1964 meeting. It was learned that the property, If rezoned, would
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be used rot the erection of a gus*lime service Station,
constderlug this request the Plaumlmg Commission observed that
this property Is located at the end of Brosdmay mhich, in the
future, mill form a major Intersection with the proposed
Southwest Freewsyo Xm addition, · concentration of commercial
uses is in evideuce across the street from the subject property,
Tbereforet it appears to the Commission that u highway-oriented~
commercial use In this location mould be la order. However, it
was also observed that adjacent residential developmemt along
Colonial Avenue should be afforded sufficient protection from
the encroachment of incompatible ·sen, The Planning Commission,
therefore, considered the retention of a protective strip of
land between the vacant lot for which fez*ming is sought and '
the adJacent residential property on Colonial Avenue,
Having made field inspection and otter review of available maps,
but math*at the benefit or nu up-to-date land survey, the
Planning Commission determined that business fez*ming would be
acceptable for all'of the lots bearing Official Tax Ho, 1260312
and for half of Official Tax Ho. 1260311 bordering Colonial
Avenue with a frontage of 40 feet. The remaining'northeastern
portion of Lot 1260311 should be retained us residential zone as
a protective measure for the benefit of adjacent residential
property. In addition, the Planning Commission reasoned that
uny developer of commercial use on this property should be
required to erect an ornamental protective wall ~long the property
lines bordering a residential zone,
Provided that the petitioner will agree 16 make these inp~ove-
meats, the Planning Commission recommended that the above-described
land areas of Lots 1260312 and 1260311 bordering Colonial Avenue
math o total frontage of 190,9 feet should be fez*ned from General
Residence District to Business District,
Sincerely yours,
S/ Merrier K. Sensbach
for Henry B, Boynton
Chairmann
Mr. T. L. Plunk*ti, Jr., Attorney, representln9 the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr. Plunkett advising that
Mr. and Mrs. ~hitehead are agreeable to the fez*ming of four of the five lots and
presenting a photograph showing the type Of service station to be erected if the
property is fez*ned.
Mr. Ben S. rival appeared before Council and presented a petition signed
by 63 property owners and residents in the area, opposing the fez*wing on the
grounds that it would depreciate the value of residential property in the vicinity,
aggravate an already dangerous traffic hazard at the intersection of Colonial Avenu,
and Broadway. especially for school children who have to use the crossing, lead to
the erection of a number of service stations On Colonial Avenue and eventually caws*
deterioration in the appearance of the homes in the n~ighbor,hood.
Mr. W. Ray Hicks complained that affected property owners were not given
sufficient notice by the City Planning Commission as to when the Commission would
consider the request for fez*ming.
Mr. E. H. Smoot advised that a previous request for, reran,lng of the
property was denied and that on the strength of the refusal of Council to rezone
said lots he has since spent approximately $4,000 to improve his home.
In answer to a question from Mr. Jones, Hr. Plunk.ti assured Council that
an ornamental protective mall would be erected along both sides and the rear Of the
four lots if they are rezoned for business'purposes.'
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Mr, Follurd stating that he mas under the impression the proposed fllliu
station was to be of a colonial design. Mr. Plnukett explained that this type of
filling station mould not fit into the commercial area at Colonial Avenue and
Brosdwsy~
After a discussion or the matter. Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that thi~
is n border line case where it Is doubtful ns to whether or not the property should
be rezoned, that the citizens in the vicinity of Colonial Avenue and Broadway have
as much, if not more, Justification in opposing the proposed filling station than
the residents in the vicinity of Colonial Avenue and Clearfield Road where the
service station was originally proposed to be erected, and moved that the request
for rezoning be denied. The motion was seconded by Hr. Stoller on the grounds
that the proposed rezoning is an intrusion into a residential neighborhood and lost
by the following vote:
AYES: Xessrs. Garland and Stoller ................................. 2,
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Fond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .........
After a further discussion of the question, other members of Council
voicing the opinion that the property should be rezoaed for business purposes
because of the existence Of business establishments on the south side of Colonial
Avenue. the fact that one lot will re~aln zoned for residential purposes aa a buffet
zone and an ornamental protective wall will be erected along the property lines of
the four lots bordering a residential zone, Mr. Rheeler moved that Counoil concur
In the recommendation of the City Planntng Conmlsslon'and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16246) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4. Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, in relation to Zoning.
k~EREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property on the northwesterly side of Colonial Avenue, $. N., np&F Broadway.
known as Official Tax Nos. 1260311and 1260312, rezoned from General Residence
District to Business District; and
NHEREAS, the City Planning Commission bas reoomnended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District; and
NHEREAS, notice required by Title X¥. Chapter 4, Section 43. of ~he Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning. bas been published in "The Roanoke
World-Neus,# a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the tine required by
said section; and
NHEREAS. the hearing ns provided for in said notice was held on the 1st
day of February, lg65,.at 7:30 pom.. before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezontng; and
MHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
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' TBEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The*Code or the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoolng, be amended nad reenacted ia the fall*wing particular nad no other, viz,:
Property located aa the oorthmesterly side of Colonial Avenue, S, ~,,
near Broadway, described as'the southerly 130 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block
3, according to the Mop of Win*au Addition, designated on Sheet 126 or the Zoning
Mop us Official Tax No, 1260312 tad the westerly one-half *of No. 1260311, be, and
is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Business District and the
Zoning Map shell be changed in this respect,
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs.'Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ..........5.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and Stoller ........~ .... - ...................... 2.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m**
M~ndny, February 1, 1965, on the request of Mr. Richard R. Hamlet*, et ux., that
a ?026-ucre tract Of land located at the west end Of West*vet Avenue, S. W** east
of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company tracks, designated as Official Tax No.
1521001, be Fez*ned from General Residence District to Special Residence District,
the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
*December 17, 1964
The Honorable Benton O. Oillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
'' * Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission considered this fez*ming request during
its December 16, 1964 meeting. The petitioner indicated that
he is planning to develop portions Of this land for apartment
buildings.
Zn considering this request the Planning Commission took into
account the difficult topography of this area which wo~ld permit
only the development of certain portions of this large tract of
land. In view of the existing apartment house development and
the remoteness of the developable land portions from General
Residence District, the Planning Commission determined that the
proposed development would be compatible with the character of
the area.
The Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council that this
fez*ming request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
$/ Warner K. Sensbach
for Henry B. Boynton
Chairman*
Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Cooncil in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to'the request for fez*ming, Mr. St*Ilar
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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(mI624T) AN ORDINANCE to amend end re-enact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the Cltr of Roanoke, 1956, In relation to Zoning,
NBFUEA$, oppllcction has been wade to the Conncil or the City of Roanoke
east of the Norfolk nnd Nester* Railway Cenpany tracks, being shams on Nap of
Chorchlll Place, nod designated cs Official Tax No, 1521001, Fez*ned from General
Residence District to Special Residence District; end
WHEREAS, the Clay Phnnlng Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be Fez*ned from General Residence Dlstrict to Special Residence
District; end
WHEREAS, notice required b! Title IV. Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in "The Roanok~
World-News', a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and ..-
#HEREAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the Isa
day of February, 1965, at 7:30 P.N., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given au opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed Fez*sing; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of th~
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be Fez*ned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Titl~
X¥, Chapter 4, bection 1, of ~he Code of the City of ~oanoke. 195~, relating to
Zoning, be amended and re-enacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on Nest*var Avenue, S. N,. and more particularly describe
BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 4, Map
of Churchill Place, of record in the Clerk's Office of the
Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in Map
Book 1~ Page ?5. and on the east line of the property of
the Trustee of Grace Church Independent of record in
aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 925, Page 196; thence
with the east lice of same, No 1o 00' W. 201.61 fa. to ~ point
on the southeasterly right of may line of the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company (formerly Virginian Railway Co.)
property; thence with the same N. 39° 00' E, 63.00 £t. to a
point; thence No 51 degs. 00' W, 25,00 ft. to a poi~t;
thence continuing with the southeasterly right of way line
of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company property N. 42 dogs,
20* E, 106,0 it, to a point being 'on the appr'oximate center-
line of an existing 10# sanitary sewer - see City of Roanoke
Deed Book ?13, Page 233; thence N. 39 degs. 35* E. 102.20 ft.
to a point; thence No 3? dogs. 17' E, 101.83 ft. to a point;
thence N, 35 dogs, 23' E. 109.40 ft. to a point; thence
leaving the Norfolk and Western Railway property right of
way and with the southwesterly line of Southern Varnish
Company propert~ of record in aforesaid Clerk*s Office In
Deed Book 685, Page 388, S. 64 degs. 23* E, 507.22 f~. to a
point in Nestover Avenue; thence with the westerly terminus
of Nestover Avenue and with the westerly line of Block J, Map
of Virginia Beights Extension, of record in the Clerk*s Office
of the Circuit'Court for Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat
Book 1, Page 269, and with the westerly line of Parcels A,
B and C, Map of Churchill Place, So 13 degs. 28t W. 426,06 ft.
to a point on the northerly line of Block I and the northerly
line of a public utility easement, N, 59 degs, 45' No 98,79 it,
to an angle in the north line of Lot 4; thence continuing
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mith the northerly line of Block 1, and Block 4, Map of
'Chu¥cklll Place. S. 89 degs. 00' M. crossing the center-
line of aforesaid 10" sanitary sewer at about S ftc and
with the northerly line of a public utility easement, ia
all 551.05 fa. to the pLACE OF BEGINNING, containing ?.2645
tad being designated on Sheet 152 of the Zoning Rep as Official Tan No. 1521001,
be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Special Residence
District and the Zoning Hap shall be changed in this respect.
The motion nas seconded by Mre Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYBS: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Smaller, Rheeler and
Msyor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30
Monday, February 1, 1965, on the request of Mr. Fred G. Alouf, et ax., that
property located at the northeast corner of Meadows Street and Liberty Road, N.
described as Lots 10, 11 and the adjoining ten feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Meadow
Land, Official Tax Nos. 2071322, 2071323 and 20T1302, be rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request for the ~ezoning of Lots 10 and 11 be denied
end advising that the rezonlng of the adjoining ten feet of Lot I is not required
since it has been determined that this stFip of land Is already zoned as Business
District:
*December 17, 1964
The BonoFable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Renbers of City Council
Roanohe, ¥i~ginia
' Gentlemen:
The City Planning'Commission considered this rezoning request
at its regular meeting of December 16, 1964. A representative
of the petitioner informed the Commission that no definite plans
for commercial re-use of this property have been developed, but
that business zone would permit a widerrvarfety of uses.
In studying pertinent maps and relative information, the Planning
Commission determined that the character of the area is resi-
den*iii and that Liberty Road will remain a residential collector
rood, and that rezonlng to business would be detrimental to the
existing'neighborhood, '
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the above renaming request be denied.
Bezoning of a 1B-foot strip of land, being the southerly portion
Of Lot 1, Block Ii Meadow La,ds Tax No, 2071302, as requested in
the original communication to City Council is not required, since
it was determined that this land is already zoned for Business
District,
Sincerely yours,
S/ Morner K. Sensbach
for Henry B..Boynton
Chairman
Mr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing the petitioner~, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
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No Gum uppeuring lo opposition to the proposed renaming0 Mr, iheeler
moved that the request be granted tad that the following Ordlnesce be placed aFaR
its first readiag:
(s16240) AN ORDINANCE to amend uad reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning,
WHEREASt uppllcution has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hare property described as 2708 Liberty Road, N, W., also knomn as Lots 10 and
11, Block 10 Hap of Neadowland, being City Official Tax Nos, 2071322 and 2071323,
renamed from General Residence District to Business District; and
WHEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafte
described land not be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District;
and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published In ~The Roanoke
NaFld-Newst# a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
Said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the Isa
day of Febroary, 1965, at T:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed renaming; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
T~EREFoRE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 195b, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located at 2?08 Liberty Road, N. W., described as Lots 10 and 11,
Block 1, Map of Meadowland, designated on Sheet 207 of the Zoning Map as Official
Tax Nos. 2071322 and 2071323, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence
District to Business District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Rayor Dillard ......................
NAYS: ~one ................. O.
TELEVISION: Hr. Kermit W. Salyer, President, Communi-Cable TV, Incor~
poFated, appeared before Council and presented a communication, requesting a
franchise to Install and operate a Community Antenna Television System in the City
of Roanohe, Mr. Salyer also presenting a form of Ordinance granting such a franchise~
Hr. Richard Hildreth, an associate of the firm, explained the manner in
which the Community Antenna Television System works and named the seven additional
channels which the customers would receive in addition to the three networks
Roanokers are now 9et$ing,
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After u lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that a
committee of three be appointed by the Mayor to study the question mith interested
parties and to report back to Council withits recommendations. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond.
Mr. Pollard pointed oat that the Federal Communications Commission has
indicated it will ask Congress for legislation to regulate Community Antenna
Television Systems, that the courts have been asked to determine.if such systems
and communities granting franchises therefor have been guilty of copyright
infringement, that until these issues have been resolved he believes it mould be
unwise for Roanoke to consider such a franchise, and offered a substitute motion
that the request be filed. Th~ motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and lost by the
following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones,and Pollard ...................................... 2.
MATS: Messrs. Garland, Pond, St*lief, ~heeler and Mayor Dillard ......
The original motion was then unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: A delegation of citizens of the Southwest section appeared
before Council, with Hr. Andrea H. Thompson acting as spokesman, and presented a
petition signed by 1,700 persons, advising that the present Raleigh Court Branch
Library is completely inadequate and requesting that Council authorize the con-
struction of a new mod adequate branch library, Mr. Thompson pointing out that ther
is a possibility of securinga federal grant of 40~ of the cost of constructing end
equipping the eau library and urging that application be made to the Virginia State
Library for federal funds from the allotment available to the Commonwealth of
Virginia before the deadline of'March 27, lg65.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. and Mrs. #illiam A. Tingle,
Gu-Presidents of the Raleigh Court Elementary Parent-Teacher Association, advising
that the Raleigh Court, Grandin Court, Museum, Virginia Heights, Moodrow #linch
and Patrick Henry Parent-Teacher Associations agree,there is an urgent need for a
new branch library in the Raleigh 6curt area, was presented to Council.
After a discussion as to the procedure to be followed in studying the
request, and,it being decided that a committee composed of members of Council, the
Roanoke Public Library Board and interested citizens should make the study, and
Mrs. Elisabeth a. Orewry, President of the Library Board, making verbal recommenda-
tions as to the members of the Library Board,to serve on the committee, Mr. St*lief
maved that a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, James
Jones, Murray A. St*lieF, Andrew fl. Thompson, Evans B. Jess*e, Sidney P. Chockley
and Mrs. Elisabeth R. Dremry be appointed to study the question of constructing a
new Raleigh Court Rranch Librsry and to report back to Council with its recommenda-
tions as expeditiously as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AMD COMHUNICATIONS:
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SERERS AND STORM DBAIHS~ A Resolution or the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, requesting that the contract between the County of Roanoke and
the City of Roanoke, dated September 28, 1954. dealing with the treatment of
domestic and couwercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a l?.937-acre tract
of lind between rerocllff Avenue and Cove Road (Virginia Route 116), N. V., end
a 23.00S-acre tract of land located on the north side of au,rough Road, (Virginia
Route 658), S. £., east or Randall Drive (Virginia Route 65g), was before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur 5. Omens, James N. Eincanon, Roy L. Nebber and Murray A. Stoller
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard.
Mr. Stoller offered · substitute notion that the request be referred to
the coBalt,ce composed of Ressrs. Hurray A. Stoller, Chairman, Robert A. Garland
and James E. Jones, appointed to study the water end sewer rates presently Imposed
by the city on non-resident users and, thereafter, to report to Council aha,, if
any, changes it concludes should be made In rates, procedure, etc.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Stoller offered another substitute motion that Hr. Garland be
appointed us a member of the committee instead of Mr. Eincanon.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
The oFginal motion was then adopted, Messrs. Garland and 5Loller voting
no.
DDDGET-SCBOOLS: A communication fFOn the Roanoke City School Board.
advising that there was an unexpended balance o£ $46,996.88 in the 1964 budget for
three additiona! occupational training courses under the Manpower Development and
Training Program since the classes were eot organized as soon as expected and
requesting that this amount be appropriated ko the 1965 budget due to the fact the
classes are still in Operation, was before Council.
My. Jones moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(m16249) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~16000, 'Schools-
Manpower Development and Training.' of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 28, page 26.)
My. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None .............. O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
advising that it has approved sponsorship of Industrial Education coarses for
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certified laboratory assistants to be conducted at one of the local hospitals under
the supervision or the school system and requesting an appropriation of $14,000 t6
defray the costs of-the,program which aw*nat will be reimbursed to the City of
Roanoke by the state and the local hospital Jointly, was before Council.
Hr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the' request and offered the
following emergency Ovdiuance~
(n16250) AN ORDINANCE. to amend and reordain Section milO00, mSchools-
Special Instruction,w of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 26.)
Nv. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Hheeler and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, Stollev, Hheeler and
Hayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having been advised by the Falrview Parent-
Teacher Association and the Hestwood - Hllwont Civic League that a survey conducted
by the citizens of the northwest section indicates a four room addition to the
Falrvlem Elementary School would be Inadequate, and having referred the matter to
the Roanoke City School Board for study, report and recommendation, with the
request that if the school board feels a survey is needed it proceed with one, a
communication from the School Board, requesting that $90,000 be appropriated from
the balance remaining lathe School Bond Fund for an addition of four classrooms to
the Fairview Elementary School, was before the body.
In this connection, Hr. Roy L. Hebber, Chairman of the Roanoke City 5choo
Board, appeared before Council and advised that the School Board is of the opinion
four additional classrooms will eliminate double sessions at Fairview Elementary
School for the next school year after which time another four rooms will be needed,
but that the School Board plans to submit a long-range program later on which will
include the Fairview Elementary School as well as others; however, the School
Board has so many requests for improvements to various schools throughout the city
there is not enough money in the School Bond Fund to take care of them.
Dr. £. H. Rushton, Superintendent of Schools, conceded that the four
additional rooms will solve the pr*balm only temporarily, but emphasized that
FaJrview Elementary School is only one of the pressing needs in the school system.
A delegation of approximately 50 residents of the northwest section
appeared be~ore Council, with Hr. Ho H. Grant, President of the Hestwood - Hilmont
Civic League, and NFS. James M. Black, President of the FaiFvlew Parent-Teacher
Association, acting as spokesmen, Hr. Grant and Hfs. Black contending that at the
rate the neighborhood is growing there will be enough.children in the,area within
the next school year to fill eight additional rooms and that since eight rooms
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will be required it would be cheaper in the long ran to build them ct one time,
Irs, Black statler that based on bids receotlx received In sarrouading tress the
eight additional rooms can be built for approximately $110,000,
After a further discussion or the wetter0 Dr, Rushton pointing out that
If more than roar rooms ere built the State Board of ~ducntfoa will require the
coastructlon of a library and u survey of the existieg multi-purpose room to
determine whether or not it mould be adequate, Mr, Garland moved thct the question
be referred bach to the aoaaohe City Bchool Board with the request that the School
Board proceed with the preparation of plans for an eight room addition to the
Fcirvlem. Elementary School, plus a library, and advertise for bids on that basis,
The motion mas seconded by Hr, Jones and adopted, Mr, Wheeler voting no,
MFo Stellar then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$12,000 for preparation of the plans:
(m16251) AN ORDINANCE to amend and recrdaln Section #170, *Capittljw of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 2T.)
Hr, Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
~C~OOLS: A com~unication from the Rpauoke City School Board, advising
that the School Board feels there is a need for certain education programs offered
under the £conomic Opportunity Act and requesting Council to study the overall
community action program of the Act with a view of determining if a city-wide
organization should be formed by the body, was before Council,
In this connection, Mr. Duncan C, Kennedy, a member of the School Board,
,explained that the purpose of the Economic Opportunity Act Is to help communities
mobilize their resources to combat poverty, that under the Act a Community Action
Agency ~ould be formed and given adequate authority to enter into contracts with
and to receive funds from the Federal Government to provide educational opportunitit
for the lom~income group such as pre-school day care and kindergarten instruction,
remedial programs and tutoring programs for children to lower the drop-out rate,
After a discuasion of the matter, Mr, Jones moved that Council concur in
the request of the Roanoke City School Board and that Mayor Dillard appoint a
committee of three to work mith the School Board as to the feasibility of the
proposal and to report back to Council mith its recommendations. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously.adopted,
Mayor Dillard then appointed Messrs, James
Pollard, Sro, and Clarence E. Pond as members of the committee,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
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STREET LIGHTS: The Citl Nsoager cobwitted a written report, recomweodlng
thor tweuty~foer 10,000 luwen overhand ieccndescent street lights be installed on
Wiley Drive, $. H** between Fra~kiin R~ed ond'Winoue Avenue.
Mr. Stoller moved the, Council concur in the reooumendetion of the City
Haeeger and offered the following Resolution:
(u16252) A RESOLUTION cutkoFlzing the instollotion or twenty-four
10,000 lumen overhead incandescent street lights on Wiley Drive, S. W** between
Franklin Road and Hlnona Avenue.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 2G~ page 2?.)
Hr. Grolier moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by HFo Pond and adopted by the followin~ vote~
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Hiyor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
BEPARTJ~ENT OF POBLIC WORKS: The City Beringer submitted a written report,
transmitting the following communication from the Director of Public Horks, mohing
certain requests with regard to act~vitte~ in connection with the annual meeting
of the Virginia - District of Columbia - Baryland Chapter of the American Public
Horks Associotion to be held in Roanoke on Ray 26, 27 and 28, 1965, and recommended
that the requests be granted:
"Da~e: January 28, 1965
TO: Mr. Arthur Se Owens, City Manager
Pros: B. C. Broyles. Director of Public Works .
The Virginia-District of Columbia-Maryland Cha~ter of the
American Public Works Association will hold its seventh annual
Conference and Equipment at Hotel Roanoke on Hay 26, 27 and 28,
1965. This group represents persons engaged in the field of
public works within the ChapterUs boundaries. Their President
is OUr own Director of Public Works, B. Cie,us Broyles, and
our City Engineer, Williaw F. Clark, is Corresponding Secretary
and a member of their Board of Directors.
It is suggested that City Council pass a resolution
extending a welcome and the Cityts hospitality to this group
in conjunction with this Convention.
It has been ascertained from local State Highway Officials
that completion of the Roanoke Spur Interstate Route 581 into
Roanoke to U. S. Route 460 (Orange Avenue) is anticipated the
last part of May, about the same time scheduled for the Public
Works Convention.
It would seem appropriate for the City to initiate action
at this tine to arrange for a dedication of this important
highway facility during the visitation to our City by these
Public Works Officials. To this end, representatives of the
Highway Department, including the State Highway Commissioner,
have been contacted and they have expressed an eagerness'and
willingness to cooperate in such a dedication ceremony.
It is suggested that an appropriate resolution be adopted
by Council requesting the Department of Highways to cooperate
with the City of Roanoke and other Roanoke Valley Agencies in
arranging for a dedication ceremony of Interstate Route 81, and
the Roanoke Spur. Interstate 581, on Friday, Hay 28, 1965 at
3:30 p.w. and to extending Invitations to the Governor, the
Lieutenant Governor ~nd the Highway Commissioner to participate
in the program.
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Also lo~conJeeettfi mltktke~Febllo~Norks CoEvantioe oar
De~ertment or FeblJ¢ Works mould like to here ¢ouecll°s per-
mission and authority to hold e parade el Thursday nrternooe,
May 2?th, between 3:30 p,w. end 4:30 p,w, to display Its many
and diversified pieces o! motorized equipment over our.naeel.
domntoma parade route. Several high school bands mould be
invited to participate in this parade. It is further requested
that If suck n parade is ellomede that City Council Members
Joia with the Public Works Convention Delegates to reviem the
parade from e position in front of the Municipal Building."
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
manager and'that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparntlon of the
proper measures. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor s~bmltted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of December, 1964.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received end flied. The motion mas
seconded by RF. Wheeler and'unanimously ud~pted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AHDITORXUR-COLISEUR: Council a~ Its meeting on July 13, 1964, having
nd.pied Resolution No. 15919 appointing a committee to review the proposed Civic
Center ~roJect Including plans, finances, etc., tn order that an adequate Civic
Center may promptly be constructed In the City of Roanoke at the least possible
cost to its citizens, the Civic Center project Committee submitted the following
report:
"January 27, 1965
Roanoke City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your Civic Center Project Committee hereby submits lt*s report.
' At an early meeting, three sub-committees were set up for the
purpose of making recommendations. The three designated sub~
committees and their members are as follows:
(1)-CONSTRUCTION AND DESX~N
Hugh Co Fisher
James E. Jones
Rex T, Mitchell
Benjamin F. Parrott
Herman Ho Pevler
Carl G. Thurston
James L. Trinkle
(2) PARKING AND TRAFFIC
Eugene S. Brown (now deceased)
Benton O. Dillard
Robert A. Garland
Roy C. Herrenkahl
Roy R. Pollard
J. Do Sink
(3) METHOD OF FINANCING
Donald L. Jordan
Marcus £aplan
Robert L. Lynn
Edward H. Ould
Herman H. Pevler
Paul R. Thomson
James L. Trinkle
Robert W. Woody
Harry R. Vales
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meodotiouc, cs outlined iR the accompanying reports, are the
fully, mhleh accompany this report.
'January 27, 1965
REPORT TO CIvICCRH~ER ~iO~EcT coMNITT~E SDR#ITT£D
BY CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SUBCOMMXTTF. E COMPOSED
OF THE FOLLOIIING INDIVIDUALS:
Curl Go Tharstom, Chairman
Hugh C. Fisher
#illiam A. House
Rex T. Mitchell
Ben F. Parrots
· Herman H. ,Peveler
James L. Trinkle
Numerous meetings mere held by this subcommittee
to discuss construction end design or a proposed
auditorium-coliseum and exhibit hall for the City of
Roanoke. In studying these matters it was, of coarse,
assumed that the buildings, etc., would be placed on
the proposed Civic Center site, better known as the
Commonwealth Site.
In addition to meetings and discussions by the
members of this subcommittee, a meeting mas held with
tmo of the architects for the most recent proposed
Roanoke coliseum-auditorium. The architects who
appeared were Mr. Henry Boynton and Mr. John Chappelear.
These gentlemen were most helpful in answering questions
on all phases of the design and construction of these
facilities.
The conclusions reached by this subcommittee were
as follows:
(1) Thai the design of said Roanoke coliseum-auditorium
mas Jn general excellent and for the most part
met what the subcommittee feels are the require-
meats for Such a facility in Roanoke.
(2) It is recommended that to prorMeadeqaate seating
capacity for the future that the pernanent seating
capacity of the coliseum should be increased by
approximately 1610 seats mhich would increase the
total seating capacity for basketball to 10,000.
(3)That the seating capacity of the auditorium, mhich
is 2,460, and the design approved.
(4) It is the feeling of this subcommittee that to be
completely competitive, particularly during the
early spring, summer and fall months, that the
coliseum should be air conditioned from the outset.
We make the recommendation that air conditioning
be included in the plans for the coliseum as well
as the auditorium.
To sum up: We mant to make it clear that this sub-
committee has considered all phases of Design and Con-
struction that it feels were necessary to reach the above
conclusions. We have studied other civic center plans,
have consulted,managers of civic centers in cities similar
in size to Roanoke, have considered information contained
in publications of the civic center managers professional
organization, and have gone into detail math the architects
in Roanoke concerning all phases of construction and
operation of the proposed buildings.
It has been a pleasure marking on this phase of the
project and we look formard to giving our continued
assistance in seeing that the proposal submitted by your
Committee to Roanoke City Council becomes a reality.
Respectfully submitted.
S! Carl G. Thurston
Carl G. Thurston
Chairman
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~Roanoke, Virglole
January 26, 1965
The Chairmen
Civic Center Stud~ Committee
Roanoke, Virginia
De~r Sir:
Your Committee, appointed to study the adequacy
of the Architect-Engineer°s Report mhereio ls provided
approximately 2,000 parting spaces ~Jtb appropriate
ingress and egress roads on the 24-core commoouealth
site, mom makes Its report os follows:
We have studied the f~oslbility and adequacy
or our own engineerSs proposals in relation to
the experience of similar Auditorium-Coliseum
operations et Knoxville, Charlotte, and Greensboro
tn our immediate area, plus nine other facilities
located else where, with the conclusion that oar
own provisions for off-street parking are sufficient
and adequate to meet our needs for the foreseeable
Respectfully submitted,
Sob-Committee, Parking and Traffic
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert At Garland
S/ James E. Jones
S/ J. B. Seek
J, B, Seek
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton O, Dillard
S~ RoT C, B~rrenkohl
Chairman
REPORT TO THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT COMMITTEE SUBMITTED BY
METHODS OF FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLJ)WING
INDIVIDUALS: JAMES L. TRINKI~. CHAIRMAN. DONALD L.
JORDAN. MARCUS KAPLAN. ROBERT L. LYNN. EDWARD H. OULD.
HERMAN H. PEVLER. PAUL R. THOMSON. ROBERT M. ~OODV.
HARRY R. YATES
PROPOSED FINANCING PLAN FOR ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER
An analysis of ~he pertinent constitutional, statutory
and Roanoke Charter provisions, and case law related thereto.
leads to the conclusion that the most desirable plan avail-
able for constructing the Roanoke Civic Center mo,Id be as
follows:
1. Roanoke City Council would byordinance or resolution
create a Roanoke Civic Center Authority pursuant to the
Public Recreational Facilities Authorities Act (Sec. 15.1=
1271 to 15.1-1286 of the Virginia Code). Council would be
required to hold a public hearing, after appropriate notice
were give,, at mhich the proposed resolution creating the
Authority mould be discussed.
2. The Authority would be in form a separate legal entity
but would be in substance an arm Of the Roanoke City
Council. It would have as its governing body a Commission,
appointed by City Council. consisting of from five to mine
3. The City of Roanoke would convey to the Authority the
land upon which the Civic Center would be bolla. The
Authority would undertake to comsat,ct the Civic Center.
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4, Bonds to finance eotstrnctiou of the Civic Center would
be Issued by tie Authority. The bonds, notes, certificates
or other e.videaees~of debt of the Authority, us well us
city, state nnd federnl taxation.
$. Prior to the bead issue, the City would enter Itt* a
long-tern lease-purchase agreement with the Authority.
Rentals would be calculated to spread over a Briber Of
years the construction end mulnteounce cost of the Civic
Center, nil costs lu connection with the Issuance, sole,
printing and delivery of the bonds nad the cost of paying
the principal and interest on the bonds. At the end of
the term of, the lease the Authority would convey the Civic
Center to the City of Bosh*be.
6. The long-term lease would be submitted by referendum
to the qualified voters of the City of Roanoke for their
approval.
?. To assure marketability of the Authority°s bonds it
Mould be desirable that the legality of the financing
plan be determined in a Judicial proceeding instituted
for the purpose.
The total cost of the Civic Center would include the
cost of creating and operating the Authority, the cost of
constFuction of the Civic Center, and all costs in con-
nection with the issuance, sale. printing and delivery of
the bonds and the cost of paying the principal and interest
on the bonds. Assuming that the bond ass*e, therefore,
Mould be in the neighborhood of $5 million, the annual
rental cost of the Civic Center, which mould he the cost
of amortizing the bond issue oveF a 30-year period, Mould
be as follows:
Interest Rate Annual ~a?nent
$5,000,000 Bond Issue 3~ 255,100
3 1/2~ 271,g00
4~ 289,200
4 1/2~ 307,000
The Civic Center is expected to be a project from which
the City mill derive some revenue. Specifically, it would
be expected that income from the facilities and concessions
within the Civic Center would provide at least some part of
the revenue required to pay the annual rental to the Authority.
The additional fonds required to pay the annual rental would
come from the general revenue of the City.
The plan contemplates no increase in the tax rate on
real and personal property. However. ir available general
funds should prove insufficient to make up any difference
between the revenues derived from the project itself and
the annual rental charge, it is suggested that restoration
of the former 15~ rate on the Utilities Tax, in lieu of
the 12~ rate which has been in effect for the past several
years, would provide ample funds for the purpose.
This plan for the financing of the proposed Civic
Center is respectfully submitted by your sub-committee on
*Methods of Finance".
S/ James L, Trinkle
JAMES L. TR1NKLE, CHAIRMAN
January 22, 1'965*
Re wish to point out that the plan recommended in the reports
requires the approval of the qualified voters of the city and that
although title to the facility will be vested in an Authority
created under the provisions of State laM. a lease-purchase agree-
ment will give to City. Council complete control over its operation
and maintenance.
Every member of the Committee' and the Sub-Committees is vitally
in~erested la helping to make possible the construction of the
Civic Center at the earliest practicable date. Ne offer to
Council any further help that we can render.
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Sincerely,
Beaten O. Dillard
Robert A, Garland
Janes E, Jones
Herman R. Pevler
James L. Trinkle
Sf Robert Rt Woody
Robert W, Woody, Chairmen#
In this connection, Ressrs. Robert R, Woody, Herman Ho Pevler and Edward
Ould appeared before Council for a discussion of the report of the Civic Center
Project Committee,
After a discussion of the report, Rr, Garland emphasizing that the people
still will decide whether or not Roanoke is to have an auditorium-coliseum, Mr.
Stellar moved that Council receive and accept the report end recommendations of
the Civic Center Project Committee, that the committee be continued end that the
setter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure,
The motion was seconded by Rt. Pond end unanimously adopted.
TAXES-LICENSES: The Roanoke Tax Study Committee having submitted three
interim reports, the first two having to do with the assessment of real estate and
the third relating to the License Tax Code, the committee submitted its fourth and
final report setting forth the following recommendations pertainin9 to areas of the
city tax structure ant previously discussed:
A, Prooosals for revision of and addition to existinq tax
structure:
1. Personal property and capitation taxes.
a. Advaece payment date of personal property tax to
Ray 1.
b. Upon elimination of state and city capitation taxes,
enact homestead exemption for household goods.
2. Occupation tax.
Require payment of $10 per year by persons working in
the City, who do not otherwise pay license tax for
engaging in such work.
Franchise taxes.
a, Reduce amount of franchise tax levied upon local
transit company from one percent of gross receipts
to one-half of one percent.
b, Review all franchise agreements existing between
City and public service companies operating within
City.
4. Sales tax,
termination of 1966 Ueaeral Assembly.
Reqaest aethorization for imposition of State and'City
license taxes in lieu of existing State presium tax
2. Newspapers, te]evisioe and radio.
Retain existing State statutory prohibition against
imposition of license tax.
1. Beak stock tax--Retnie preseet assessment of 40 cents
per $100 stock value.
2. Cigarette tax--Retain present rate of I cent per 10
3. Tax on recordation of deeds and probate of wills--Retain
present rate of 1/3 of emoent of state tax imposed.
ieclnding $10 license tax for private passenger vehicles.
5.Utility service tax--Retain present rate of 12 cents per
$100 utility service charge.
6o Wanufeoturer's license tax--Coetiuue existing policy of
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7.Personal property tax~ machinery and tools--Retain
present method Of muse,smear,
8. Real estate tax--Rake no provision for deductions or
exemptions,
In this connectloo,. Hr, Prank ~, Rogers, Jr,, Chairman of the Roanoke Tn:
Study Committee, pointed out that the committee also recommends the appointment of
o continuing citizenst tax committee to serve ut the pleasure of Council and to
study and report back to Council as questions may arise from time to time pertaining
to the overall tax structure of the city,
Hr. Jones moved that Council receive the fourth and final repbri of the
Roanoke Tax Study Committee as a part of its total report and that Council make a
study of the total report. The motion ~as seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
Proper measure thanking th~ Roanoke Tax Study Committee for its work. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PLUMBING CODE: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs
J. O. Weddle, St,, Chairman, R. T. ~lttman and O. W, Simpson, for study, report
and recommendation, a request of Hr. R. S. Nelson, President of the Western' Virgini
Plumbing and Heating Contractors Association. that Section 120, Chapter 3, Title
XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing t'hat cast iron Joints used
in plumbing shall be either caulked or screwed Joints, be amended to permit no-hub
soil pipe and fittings, the committee submitted a written report, recommending that
the request be denied.
Mr. 5toller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the commit!
and that the request be denied. ~he notion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimousl
adopted.
PLUMBING CODE: Council having referred to a committee composed of Wessrs
J. O. Waddle, Sr.', Chairman, R. T. Pittman and O. ho Simpson, for study, report
and recommendation, a request of the Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company that Section
120, Chapter 3, Title XV, of The Code of the' City of Roanoke, 1956, provldingthat
cast iron Joints used in plumbing shall be either caulked or screwed joints, be
amended to permit the Ty-Seal Casket ~blch is used as equal to lead and oakum for
Joining cast iron s~il pipe and fittings, tie committee submitted a written report,
recommending that Section 120 be amended to permit the use of the Ty-Seal Casket, or
equal, as an alternate to caulked or screwed joints under the following conditions:
(1) Installation of the gaskets be permitted in building
sewers, also under ground inside.buildings only.
(2) All pipe and fittings installed with these gaskets shall
be designed by the manufacturer for use with same.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the com-
mittee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney far preparation of the
pro,er measure. The motion mas seconded by M~. hhe~ler and unanimously ado~ted.
PLUMBING CODE: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
J. O. Waddle, St., C~airman, R. T~ Plttm~n and O. W. Simpson, ~or study, repo(t
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nnd recommendation, the question of amending Chapter 3t Title XV, or The Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956. to requir~ use of corrouloa resistent materials such
as glass-lined muter heaters and copper mater lines in 'nil new construction, the
committee submitted u urit~u r~port, m~hiug the 'fol~miag recommendations:
(l) The committee recommends tbst Sec, 150 be amended t~
require the use of red brass, copper, lend. or cement
lined cast iron pipe math appropriate approved fittings
fn all new construction.
(2) The committee recommends that Section 154 be amended to
require that nil gas or electric hot mater heaters in
ell new construction end replacements in existing con-
struction be glass or stone lined.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr, Pond suggesting that nonel end
stainless steel be Included In the proposed amendment, Mr, Stoller moved that Camac
concur in the recommendations of the committee and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measures effective January 1, 1966,
The motion was seconded by Hr, Pond and unanimously adopted,
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Janes E. Jones. Chairman, Clarence E, Pond, Arthur S. Omens and H. Cletu~
Broyles. for tabulation and report, bids received on the construction of on 8~inch
sanitary sewer main to serve Roby~ Road, Mright Road and a portl~n of Colonial
Avenue and Creston Avenue, S. M., the committee submitted a written report, recom-
mending that the bids be rejected and 'that the City Manager be directed to have 'a
restudy made at once of a new sewer layout of the area Jn question In un effort to
reduce the overall' cost of said project and to report to Cam'moil as soon as the
revised plan is complete.
Mr. Stoller moved that Oooncil concur in the recommendation Of the
committee and offered the following Resolution:
(x16253) A RESOLUTION relating to the proposed [right Road - Robyn Road
sewer project; rejecting all bids received therefor on January 25, 1965; and
directing a restudy of' the project by the City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution, sec Resolution Book No. 26, page 28,)
Mr. Stoller ~oved the adoption of the Resolution. The mot~on mas seclude*
by Mr. ~ond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs.. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollers Wheeler and
~ayor Dillard ..................... ?.
NAYS: None ................. O.
MATER DEPARTMENT-STREEtS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to a ~om-
mittee composed of Me ssrs, Robert A, Garland, Chairman, Arthur 5. Owens, N, Cleans
Broyles and J, A, Brogan, for tabulation and report, bids recieved on miscellaneous
smaIl area improved hard surface street and sidewalk restoration occasioned by the
normal daily operations of the Mater Department during the period beginning March
1, 1965, and ending February 28, 1966, the committee submitted a written report,
together with a tabulation of the bids, recommending that the low bid of the Adams
'Construction Company, in the amount of $2~,312.00, be accepted.
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Mr. 5toller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(R16254) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal or Adams Constrmction
Company for performing miscellaneous, smell area improved hard surface street end
sidewalk restoration; authorizing the 'proper City officials to execute the requisite
contract; rejecting nil other bids; end providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 28.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..... ............ OD
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on fifteen trucks for various municipal departments submitted the follomln~
report:
'January 28, 1965
To the City' Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for various trucks which bids were received
and opened before City Council on January 25, 1965. As can be seen from the tabu-
lation the bids meeting the specifications was submitted by ~e firm indicated
opposite the respective items of equipment,
OUANTXTY ~ AMOUNT LaM AMOUNT
DESCREPTION DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATED BIDDER BID
I Tandem Truck, cab International
and chassis only St, Cleaning (see footnote) Harvester Co. $8,112.80
I 3 Ton Gab and
Chassis with fifth International
wheel Refuse $?,500.00 Harvester Co. $4.765.22
I 2 Ton Gab and
Chassis complete
with platform dump Diamond
body Mater $5,500.00 Chevrolet Co. ~5,401.30
I 2 1/2 Ton Gab and
Chassis complete with International
dump bodies St. Cleaning $6,500.00 Harvester Co. $4.6B9.46
1 2 1/2 Ton Cab and
Chassis complete International
with dump bodies St. Construction $6,600,00 Harvester Co. $4,589.46
I 2 1/2 Ton Ca~ and
Chassis complete with International
dump bodies St. Construction $6,600°00' Harvester Co, $4,789°46
I 2 1/2 Ton Cab and
Chassis complete with · Magic City
flat steel body Parks ~ Recreation $5,500.00 Motor Corp. $4,541.B1
I 2 Ton Cab and
Chassis complete Diamond
math dump body Mater $5,000.00 Chevrolet Co. .$3,609.50
2 1/2 Ton Pickup
Trucks complete Diamond
with utility bodies Mater $7,000,00 Chevrolet Co, $5,064.92
I 1,1/2 Ton Cab and
Chassis with dump International
bodies complete Sewer HaUnt. $40500°00 Harvester CO. $3,045,54
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DESCRIPTIONS OEPARTMENT APP~O~ATED BIpBEM ' BIO
I 1,1/2 Ton Cab end
Chassis complete Interoetionsl
math dump bodies Semer Coast, $4,500,00 Harvester Co, $3,045,54
I 3/4 Toe Cub nod Fly & Mosquito International
Chassis Only . Control $2,300.00 .Harvester Co, $1,769,09
I 3/4 Ton Cub and International
Chassis Only St. Signs $2,20~,00 Harvester Co, $1,741,50
I 1/2 Ton' Pickup ' International
Truck .Refuse $2.400.00. . Harvester Co. $1.823.54
Footnote: The sum of $2?,000 was appropriated in the 1965 budget for e Tandem Truck
cub and chassis complete with u multi-purpose Street Cleaner, Bids sere
opened Janour~ 11, 1965 on the multi-purpose Street Cleaner (without
Truck Cbasslsl. ' ~
It is recommended that the contracts be awarded to the low bidders as indicated
above, except the one Tandem Truch cub and chassis only. which will be handled by
a separate committee report.
COMMITTEE: S/ go? R, Pollard. Sr, St Arthur S, Omens St Ht Cie*us BroFles
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman Arthur $. Owens H. Cleans Broylesw
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure providing for the purchase of fourteen of the trucks, excluding
the tandem truck. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WOBKS: The committee appointed to study the bid
received for a lb-cubic yard multi-purpose vacuum street cleaner with flusher
attachment, complete and installed on a truck chassis to be furnished by the city,
submitted the following report:
"January 28, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Monday, January 11, 1965', bids were received on a Multi-
purpose street cleaner body only. including flasher and attach-
ments. Only one bid was received on this item of equipment and
that by Cury Hall Equipment Company in the amount of $21,91g.01.
In negotiating with Mr. Hall, be has agreed to reduce his price
by $979.01 making the cost an even $21,000.00.
On Monday, January ~5, 19~5 bids were received on a Tandem Truch,
cab and chassis only, mhich'ls needed to make a complete unit.
Three bids were received on this item and low bid was submitted
by International Harvester Company in the amount of $9,112.60,
net F.O.B. Milwaukee, Misconsin.
The bid on the body included mounting on the truck chassis and
delivering same to Roanohe. The total cost of the complete
nnJt (body end truck, c~b aid chassis) is $29,112.80.
· The combined cost of the remaining 14 trucks on which bids mere
received on January 24th is uoder the appropriation by $17,223.6~.
It is recommended that the contract for the Multi'Purpose street
cleaner body be awarded to Carl Hall Machinery Company, lac. in
the amount of $21,000.00, and the contract for the Tandem Truck,
cab and chassis be awarded to International Harvester Company in
the amount of $H.112.80.
Sf Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent 5. Wheeler
S/ Arthur $, Owens
Arthur $. Owens
S/ H, Cletus Bro?les
Bo Cletus Broyles"
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Hr. Rheeler moved thot Council COnCUr ia the recommeudctlons of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordluunce providing.for the purchase
of then,feet cleiner body Bcd the teedem truck os which to mount the street
clearer:
(a16255l AN ORDINANCE authorizing the.purchase of a Tandum Truck. cch
.ued chassis only. and the purchase of a Haiti-purpose Street Cleaner body. includin~
flusher and attachments{ rejecting certain other bids on other trucks; end provid-
Ing for an emergency..
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Dunk No. 28. page 29.)
NFo Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. SCuller and adopted by the folloming vote:.
AYES: Xessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. SCuller. Nheeler end
Yayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr, SCuller then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$2,112.80 from Section g167, 'Contingencies,N to Additional Vehicular Equipseat
under Section u96. 'Street Cleaning.u of the 1965 budget, in connection with the
purchase of the street cleaner body and the tandem trnck:
(~16256) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~96. WStreet
Cleaning.' and Section z167. ~Contingencies.' of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance.
and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page30.)
Urn SCuller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr° Nheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............. ~ ..........?, .
NAYS: None ................ 0..
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CITY PROPERTY-CITY ROME: Conncil at Its meeting on January 25, 1965,
having deferred action on a request of Roonote Council for Retarded Children,
Incorporated, that the.city agree to certain terms and conditions if the Roanoke
Council for Retarded Children replaces the heating system in the city-owned buildin*
at 3075 Colonial Avenue, S. N., occupied by the Jerome Natt School, with a view of
giving consideration to using the furnace which'was removed from the old library
building in Elmwood Park when the building was razed recently, the matter was
again before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of~Council on February 8, 1965. The motion mas seconded by gr.
Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16214, rezoning from Light Industrial District to
General Residence District that portion of two tracts of land located on the east
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side of Coloolol Avenue, S, N,, in the vicinity of Glearfleld Bond, desigaoted us
Official Tax Nos. 1280301 nnd 1380201, respectively, zoned ns Light ludssirJol
Dlstricte having previously been before Council for ltl first reading, read and
laid over, Was again before the body, Hr. St,lief offering the following for Its
seeond=reUdllg and final adoption:
. (n16214) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordalu Title X¥, Chapter 4, Sec,
of The Code or the City of Roan,he, 1956, In relation to Zoning,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Door No. 28, page 24,)
Mr. Bt,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. 5toiler, Nheeler end
Mayor Dlllord ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................
DELINQUENT TAXES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing and directing him to institute and conduct suits in
equity for the purpose of enforcing the cJty*s lien for delinquent taxes and other
assessments against four parcels of land, he presented same; whereupon, #Fo Stoller
offered the following Resolution:
(~16257) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Attorney to
cause suits In equity to be instituted.and conducted for the purpose of enforcing
the Clty*s lien for delinquent taxes and other assessments against certain pr,portia
in the City.
(For full text of Res,lotion, see Resolution Book No, 2D, page 31.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by thai,Il,wing vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr, St,lief offered the following Resolution:
(#16258) A RESOLUTION authoriziog the City Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 32.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution.. The motion was sec,nde
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............... ~ ........7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PL~N-DEALTfl DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure empowering the City Manager to prepare an
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updated Job cla~sslficntlon old salary scale for the position Of thehbllc Health
Norse for the C, and E. Clinic under the Pay Plan at n salary of approximately
$4,?00 per year and the positio~ of the Social Norker at · salary of approximately
$6,000 per year, the increase la salary to be paid by the state, be presented same;
whereupon, Mr. St*lief offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(e16259). AN ORDIHANGE authorizing and,directing certain changes in the
City*s Job Classification and Pay Plan as the same relates to the Clty°s Health
Department; authorizing the Glty Manager to make certain assurances to the State
Department of Health; and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 33.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the foil*ming vote~
AYES: Hessvso Garland, Pollard, ,Pond, St*lieF and Rheeler ............50
NAYS: Mr, Jones and Mayor Dillard ....................................
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure granting the Director of Environmental Health and the
Sanitarian at the Beulah Oepartmeot a leave of absence from their normal duties to
attend a training course for a period not to exceed twelve weeks without being
removed from,the payroll or forfeiting fringe benefits, as well as their regular
car allowance during said leave of absence, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St*Il,
offered the following Resolution:
(c16260) A RESOLUTION concurring in the.recommendation of the City
Manager relating to the duties and employment of certain employees of the City*s
Health Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 28, page 34.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ................. ~- ....
NAYS: None ................ O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure accepting the counter Offer of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling
.·Jun to sell to the City of Roanoke a 1.142-acre parcel of land required as a part
Of the north clear zone for Runway 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal (Roodrnm) Airport
the sum of $22,q50 under certain terms and conditions, he presented same; nhereupon~
Mr, St*liar offered the follom~ng Resolution:
(~16261) A RESOLUTION relating to the Cityts,acquisition of certain land
in Roanoke County heretofore authorized to be acquired by Ordinance No. 16165.
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28. page 34,)
Mr. St*Ilar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondec
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
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AVES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, StQller, Wheeler and
la/or Dillard ....................... 7,
NAY$= N,ac ..................O.
CITY GOVERNUFNT: Colncll having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure rejecting bids received roy microfilming certela records in the
oFFice or the ¢lerh or the Courts, he presented sane; nhereupon, Hr. Stoller
oFFered the following Resolution:
(z16262) A RESOLUTION relating to certain proposals for microfilming
certain records in the office o! the Clerh or Courts or the
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Ho. 28, page 35,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was second4
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, RheeleF end
Mayor Dlllard-~ ........................ ?.
NAYS: None ..................
YRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: U,ascii having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure notifying the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commissiol
and the City Planning Commission that it is the desire of Council that a study be
made of the respective reqaests of H, L, Lawson and Son, Incorporated, the T,
lright heirs and the Virginia Foundry Company that the alternate route for Virginia
Route 115 Extension be adopted so as not to interfere with the future use and
development of their properties, he presented sane; whereupon, Nv. St.lieF offered
the following Resolution:
(z16263) A RESOLUTION relating to the proposed Major Arterial Highway
Plan, dated December, 1963.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 36.)
ir, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconde(
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
MOTIONS AND IlSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded' by iro Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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· COUNCIL, REGULAR
Monday, Febraary R.
The Conncil of the City of Roanoke met In regnlar meeting In the Coencll
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Donday, February 8, 1965, at 2 p.a., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert Aa Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. StolleF, Vincent S. Mheeler and ¥oyor Denton O.
Dillard ................................ ?.
ABSENT: None ............... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager. and Dr. J. Robert
Thanes, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend L. E.
Quill*n, Jr** Pastor. Oakland Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 25, 1965. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stall*r, seconded by Dr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
UEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SIBEMALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
Oa the coastructioo Of concrete sldeaalk, curb and gutter at various locations Jn
the City of Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until i:30
pem** Monday, February 8, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no repre-
sentative 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 B & S Construction Company in the amount of $52,175.
Mr. Stoller moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for,study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of H ~ S Construction Company, if
the committee so recommends. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimonsl
adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Murray A.
Stoller and Vincent S. Wheeler as members of the committee.
AI~PORT-SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids on the construction Of an access road to Roanoke Municipal
(Moodrum) Airport from the property of Associated Transport, Incorporated, to an
existing access road, and the construction of a storm drain from the existing
road to the existing drainage system at the Airport, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 8, 1965, and to be opened at
2:00 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instrnc
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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H & S Cqastruotioa ¢o, ~ $51,498,00
Adams Constrnctlon Co, - 53,205,00
~lrglala ~sphnlt Paving Co,, /nc. - 53,402,50
5. M. Draper Paring Co,. lac, - 54,249,74
J. #. Turner & Co.. lac, - 62,413.00
Hr, St*lief moved that the bids be referred to n committee to be appolnte~
by the #ayo~ rot tabulation qnd report t~ Council, the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder, The motion
Wars seconded by M~. Jones and unanimously adopted,
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James ~. Jones, Chairmen. Arthur S. Omens
and H, Cleans flroyles as members of the committee,
Later during the meeting, the committee submitted a nrltten report,
together with u tabnlntion of the .bids, recommending that the Ion bid of H ~ S
Construction Company, in the amount of $51,490. be accepted.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committe~
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16264) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of H & S Construction
Company for construction of approximately 1150 feet of access road, and, also, for
construction of approximately 2400 lineal feet of storm drain, both in the vicinity
of Roanoke Municipal (Noodrum) Airport; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract; rejecting all other bids; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see,Ordinance Dunk NOD 28e page 39.)
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
drillin9 drainage wells at various locations in the Milliamson Road area, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February
196~0 and to be opened at 2:00 pom,, before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone
bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Frank W. Martin Drilling Company - $31,2~0
Sydnor Pump ~ Mell Company, Xncorporated 31,375
G. C. £1mberlin & Son
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FIlE DEPARTMENT: Pnrnunnt to notice of advertisement for bids on one
750 G.P.N. Fire Pumping Engine, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p,m,, Mondnyt February 8, 1965, and to be opened nt 2:00 p.m., before
COulcll, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hud any questions ab,at the advertisement,
end no representative present raining any question, the Mayor instrncted the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk.opened
and read the foil,ming bids:
Oren Roanoke Corporation $19
Word LoFrnnce Truck Corporation 19,900,00
Hahn Motors, Incorporated 21,745.00
Mr. Statler moved that the bids be referred to n committee to be nppointe(
by the Ra~or for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Sa,lieF, Chairman, Clarence E.
Pond and S. W. Vnughan os members of the committee.
SCHOOLS: The Rilliamson Road Area Parent-Teacher Association Schools
Committee appeared before Council, with Mr. Winston H. Stephens, Chairman, acting
an spokesman, Mr. Stephens presenting a communication advising that a request for
additional facilities at flreckinridge Junior High School has been presented to the
Roanoke City School Board because the committee feels this is the proper procedure
and the School Hoard has indicated it will reach a decision on the matter at its
seating on February 23, 1965.
Hr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council at its meeting on February 1, 1965, having requested the
Roanoke City School Board to proceed with the preparation of plans for an eight.
room addition to the FairvJew Elementary School. plus a library, and advertise for
bids on that basis. Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the School Hoard, appeared before
Council and presented a communication, requesting that the body reconsider its
action.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council reconsider Its action. The motion was
seconded by Rt. Jones and adopted. Rt. Garland and Mayor Dillard voting no.
In a discussion of the matter. RF. Rubber stated that there appears to be
some misunderstanding as to the purpose of the School Board in originally appeaFln9
before Council to request that $90.000 be appropriated from the School Bond Fund
an addition of four classrooms to the Fairview Elementary School. Mr. Webber pointlE
out that the original request was made in compliance with one of the fifteen recom-
mendations set forth in the recent audit report approved by Council as an ace,uniOn
procedure so that the City Auditor can have the balance in each account, that the
Superintendent of Schools is responsible by law faf submitting to the School Board
the needs of the school.system and that under the law it is necessary for the
Superintendent of Schools and the State Board of Education to approve the plans and
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specifications for each project, Mr. Bobber asking that COUnCil approve the original
request ef the School Board abet $90,O00 be appropriated from the School Bond Fund
for au addition of four classrooms to the Fnirvteu Elementary School.-
Dr. E. M. Rumba*e, Snperinteedent of Schools, displayed 8 chert lndicntla,
that a four-room addition to the Fafrvfem Elementary School will be adequate for
next year, Dr. Rushtoe conceding that the conclusion is besed on an estimate rather
than an actual survey, but pointing out that such estimates have been reasonably
accurate in.the,past.
Mrs. ~ames #. Blach. President of the Feirview Parent-Teacher Association
stated that the patrons of the Felrviem ~lementery School have been advised by
attorneys that the main objective of the School Board is to provide adequate school
nnd to make plans for adequate schooling and that if and when the School Board Is
negligent in its job City Council bas the power to see that adequate schools ere
provided. Hfs. Black charging that of thelast school bond issue o! $8.000,000
more than half of the amount was used to construct Billiam Fleming Senior High
School and Patrick Henry Senior High School and concluding that she cannot under-
stand why the need.for improvements to other schools out of the balance remaining
in the School Bond Fund was not raised until the patrons of the Fairvlem Elementary
School requested aa addition of eight rooms to their school.
Mr. M. H. Grant, President of the ~estwood - Hilmont Civic League, stated
there are indications that a member of the Roanoke City 5ch*al Board and a member
of City Council tried to make a deal mith the patrons of tag Fairview Elementary
School for a four-room addition to the school in order to force them to support a
bond issue, and, if this accusation is true, these persons are not fit to hold
public office and should resign, and, if they do not, then Council should ask them
to, Mr. Crant contending that if Council reverses its action it is no longer the
top governing body in the city andthe whole system of government co~ld become
chaos.
Approximately 100 patrons of the Fairview Elementary School were present
at the meeting in support of the remarks made by Mrs. Black and Mr. Grant.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. St*lief read the following statement:
*City Council did eot knowingly or with intent to rebuke
the School Board *overrule* the Board in the Fairview School
case, This matter has been before Connci] on a number of
occasions. Never has the Board nor its representatives con-
tended that Council mas fishing in forbidden waters.
Trying to get some good out of this painful situation,
I would think that on the whole it has been worthwhile for
these reasons: 1. It has forced us to looh Into the Code
to see where the authority in this matter is vested by the
General Assembly. There can be'only one answer: It is
vested in the Board. 2. It has forced ns to question the
school set-up, not only in this City, but in the Common-
wealth. Virginia is in that group of states which has
supposedly local control under state standards and super-
vision. Some critics call this a *feudal* system. In my
opinion, although Title 22 of the Code, the laws in it and
the various amendments, was proper in order to bring our
State to proper minimum standards of instruction, it is
time for a general rewlsloo of the ed·catioacl policies of the
Comwo·wecltk la the lmterest of better schools, higher standards,
and the more ·dequ·te equipping or out children to compete'ia
today*a morld, 3, It is hard to maintain · great de·l of
respect for a'aystem th·t has been Ignored and viOl·ted by
v·rious parts of o·r St·re and the Gener·l Assembly Itself when
It suited'their purpose, The closing of schools in norfolk,
Charlottesville cid other cotnualtles, The stubborn resist·ace
of the Prince £dmard aothorltihs,. The tuition grant system,
The disputes Il the v·rious counties over co·solid·ted schools,
Sane of these'nor all taken together, and mlth m·ny more unclted
lnoidentso are cnlcnlcted to engender respect for the school
It ia time to come back to the.law, to obey it mhile it is
unch·nged, and to seek to charge it ir me ~hiak it ought to be
changed. The law puts the authority in this c·se in the Ho·rd.
it is well for Council to hear the compl·lnts of our citizens
and to do all we can to help them, bat me c·nnot viol·tn the law
in doing so. ! h·ve every confidence th·t the School Ho·rd mill
do the proper thing in this matter,w
Mr. Poll·rd then rend the following st·tement:
WAr council meeting held Febru·ry Isa the school board requested
approv·l of the construction of four additional classrooms at
F&irview school. #ithout the approv·l of the school bo·rd City
Council approved the construction of eight addition·l classrooms
and a library.
H·ving the desire to help remedy a deplorable conditon existing
at Fairview school end in an emotion·l atmosphere my better
Judgement was beclouded when I voted for approv·l of this action
without considering the leg·lity of.the Issue.
it was not my intention to usurp the authority of the school
board.
I offer my apology to all members of the school board for my
action which unintentionly indicated lack of confidence in their
· bility to ·dminister the affairs of OUr school system."
Hr. Garland stated that at no time during the discussion of the addition
to the Fairview Elementary SChOOl On February 1, 1965, did he hear any mention
the members of the School Board or the Superintendent of Schools that Council did
not have the authority to require the School Board to build more rooms than recom-
mended by the School Board, that the School Board agreed eight rooms are needed at
the Falrview Elementary School, that he does not think Council is trying to
circumvent anyone*s authority, that he is trying desparately to do what ts right
and that since eight rooms can be built cheaper than constructing four rooms at a
time it seems to him that it Mould he more~onomical to follow this procedure.
In answer to a question by Mr. Garland as to mhy more opposition was not
voiced by representatives of the school system at the last meeting of Cooncll, Hr.
Webber replied that Council bas the benefit of the advice of its City Auditor and
its City Attorney and that he did not feel it was his place to advise Council that
it has no authority to tell the School Board what to do.
Hr. Jonesstated that it is bis understanding the only authority Council
has over the School Board is to appoint, the members of said Board and to approprtat
f·nds for operation of the school system.
Mr. Pond stated it is apparent to him that Council will not be able to
satisfy the requirements of the patrons of the Fairview Elementary School so he
thinks Council should appropriate the $900000 for a fo·r-room addition to said
school.
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Me/or Dillard voiced the opinion that the Sohool Board is being arbitrary
nad that he mould lihe tn'see the Board build ach,nlm mltbnnt Connoil npproprJotlng
money therefor.
The matter baying been discussed et great length. Mr. Pollard moved that
C~ancil rescind its action ruben o~ the.meeting on February 1. 1965. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Mestrs. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller and Mheeler
NAYS: Mr, Garland and ~eyo~ Dillard ...................................2,
.Mr. Pond then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure appropriating $90o000 from the School Bond Fund for un addition of
four classrooms to the Falrvlem Elementary School° The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pollard and adopted. Mr. Garland end Mayor Dillard voting no.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
TRAFFIC-STATE RIGH#AYS: Council having continued a public hearing on the
proposed YsJor Arterial Highway Plan - Rnanoke Valley Regional Area Transportation
Study until Februnry 15. 1965, and. in the meantime, having requested the Roanoke
Valley Regional Plonning Commission and the City Planning Commission to study
certain exceptions made to the Plan, the following communication from the Roanoke
Yalley Regional Planning Commission was before the body:
"29 January 1965
Honorable ~ayur and Glty Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Procedures are being formulated by which continuing review of
the Ma~mr Arterial Highway Plan will be accomplished.
The continuing review process will be by cooperative efforts of
representatives of local governments, the planning agencies, the
Virginia Department of Highways and the Bureau of Public Roads.
Action will be by two committees, a Policy C~mmittee and a
~echntcal Committee,
Yhe economic feasibility of alternate locations (in areas where
Justifiable objections are raised) will be restudied, as will
also areas (where no objections are raised) but which are
affected by changing planning factors (population, land use,
etc.).
The other governing bodies in the Region have charged the
Regional Commission with overall coordination for the con-
tinuing planning process.
It is recommended that:
1.Your council pass a resolution substantially In accordance
with the attached.draft.
2. The major Arterial Highway Plan be adopted, noting the
objections, and referring tim plan nod objections to the
Technical Committee for restudy of the problem areas during
the continuing study process,
Very truly yours,
ROANOKE VALLEY REGIONAL pLANNING
CORMISSION
S/ G, L, Mattern
G. L. Mattern, Chairman#
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T~e followi~ co~municntion fro~ tb~ City Planning Commission mss mtso
before Council~
'February S,' 1965
The Honorable Denton ~. Dillard, Mayor
and Members or city ~onacll
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of February 3, 1965 the City Planning
Conlssion discussed the Issues lu c~nnectlon with the adoption
of the Major Arterial Highmoy Plan iud the problems relative to
the location of Virginia Rt. 115 Extension. The Planning
Commistion has been informed about the objections of three major
industrial concerns to the present location o! Rt. 115, uhich is
claimed to interfere uith current plans to expand their physical
facilities. In studying these particular locations, the Plan-
ning Commission observed that the possibility for alternate
· locations of at, 115 exists; however, the actual revision of
plans should be executed by the Design Division of the 5tare
Hlghuny Department, After thorough investigation of traffic
data and application o! proper engineering design factors, this
revision can be accomplished under a current contract of the
City of Roanoke with the State Highuay Department which has the
aim to keep RoanokH*s Arterial Highway ~lan up-to-date and in
workable condition,
It is, therefore, recommended that City Council t~rough its'
Planning Commission inform the State Highway Department of the
apparent necessity to review and revise the design of the
layout of Virginia Rt. 115 between Huntington Boulevard, N. E.,
and Wise Avenue, S. E, In the meantime, City Council should
proceed with the adoption of the aaJor Arterial Highway Plan
exempting those portions of Virginia Ri, IlS Extension. which
are more clearly defined on Plates 70, D4 and H$ of the RaJor
Arterial Dighway Plan,
~incerely yours,
S7 Burner K. Sensbach
for D. N. Embank
Vice-Chairman'
Dr. Stoller moved that Council concur Jn the recommendations of the
Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission and the City Planning Commission and
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure approving the MaJo
~rterial Highway Plan, with the exception of Tenth Street Extension, Virginia Route
115 and Virginia Route 115 Extension, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
SEIERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Curtis G.
Llneberry, 2419 Colonial Avenue, S. M., requestingthat the drainage problem in
front of their home be correctedt was before Council,
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
Council.
DUDGET-ANIMALS: A communication from the Roanoke Valley Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Amana!s, reqnesting that $3,000 be included in the budget
for the fiscal year 1965-6~ for the Roanoke Valley S.P.C.A. was before Council.
On motto~ Of Mr. 5toller, seconded bY Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the request was referred to the Budget Commission for consideration in connection
with its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66.
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ZONING: A petition from Hr. M. Courtney King, Jr., Attorneyt representiu
Jr. Do R. MJllinmn, et al.r reqaestlag that property located on the east side of
Main Street, S. M.o between Melton Avenue nnd Windsor Avenue, described es Lots 1
and 2, Block 10, Stratford Court. Official Tax Nos. 1250201 and 1250202, be rezoaed
from Ceaeral Residence District to BasJaess District, was before Council.
On motion or Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request rot rezoaing was referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report end recommendation to Council.
SALE OF PROPERTY: A communication from Sigmon Brothers, Realtors, offerie
on behalf of a client, to purchase city-omned property located on the north side of
Salem Avenue, S. E., between Jefferson Street and First Street, designated as Lots
24 and 25, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax No. 4010114, was befoz
Council.
Hr. Wheeler mated that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S. Owens, Chairman, Randolph G. Whittle, J. Robert Thomas and Boy R.
Pollard, Sr., for study, report and recommendation to Council, and that the matter
also be referred to the City Planning Commission to ascertain whether or not the cia
has any need for the land. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET: A communication from Mayor Benton O. Dillard, advising that
pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter he has appointedt subject to the approval
Of Council, Messrso Byron A. Hicks, ~anllton Mo Badman, Richard E. Martin and W. T.
Welkins, freehold citizens of the City of Roanoke, as members of the Budget Com-
mission to prepare a proposed budget for the fiscal year 1965-66, was before the
body.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the appointments made by Mayor
Dillard and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure in
accordance therewith. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unaninrously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITY INCINERATOR: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $160 be transferred from Section ~167, "Contingencies," to
Communications under Section ag?, "Refuse Collection and Disposal," of the 1965
budget, to provide for the installation of a two-way telephone system at the City
,Incinerator.
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following e~ergency Ordinance:
(~16265) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain SeCtion a97, ~Refuse Collec-
tion and Disposal," and Section ~167, "Contingencies," of the 1965 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 40.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, St,liar, Mbeeler nad
Mayor Dillard .... -~ ..... ' ............... ?.
NAYS: Noj~-~-~ ..............O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roan,he, Virginia
February 8, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The fail,ming personnel are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
Police Department - Three Policemen
Fire Department - One Fireman
Airport - Two Laborers, Group 10, Step 2
One Serviceman, Group 15, Step 2
Nater Department - Distribution System Laborer, Croup 10, Step l
Library - Library Assistant II, Group 16, Step 1
Librarian l, Group 10, Step 2
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Omens
City Manager*
Mr. btoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopte~
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted n written report, transmittin
a request of Mro Harry L. Lewis, Secretary of the Board of Deacons of the Calvary
Daptlst Church, that a street light be installed in the alley be*moon Church Arena
Extension and'an alley between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, S. #., the City
Manager advising that installing street lights in alleys is contrary to city policy
hot verbally recommending that the request be granted.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Dillard pointing out that the
Appalachian Pomer Company will install the light at a charge to be paid by the
Calvary Baptist Church, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the verbal
recommendation Of the City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
followin9 report on changes in the personnel of the Police Deportment'and the Fire
Department for the month of January, 1965:
"Roanohe, Virginia
February D, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am presenting to you the status of the police and the
fire department, respectively, as of January 31, lq65:
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'Police Deportment
'The following officers resigned during January, 1965:
Charles C, Harris, 2522 Derwent Drive, S, #,
Robert C, Ewers, 4106 Tennessee Avenue, N, W.
Donald R, Dyer, 1019 Markham Circle, $, £,
'The following officer retired January 16, 1965, on pension:
Claude J. Roore, 2909 Broad $treet, H, R.
tA clerk-stenographer was hired January 16, 1965:
Mrs° Jane B, Tyrrellt
afire Department
touring the month of January 1965 the following personnel
changes were made within the Fire Department:
Resigned: One (1)
Appointed: Twenty Two (For reduction In flremen*s work seek)
There is at present one (1) vacancy,t
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur 5. Owens
City Manager'
On motion Of Mr. 5toiler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-AUDITORIUM-COLIS£UM: The Assistant City Attorney
submitted the following report with regard to the purchase by the City of Roanoke
of a 22 l/2-acre site in the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project area for the
location of an auditorium-coliseum:
*February 1, 1965
The Honorable the Mayor
and Members of City Council
Please be advised thatthere has been recorded today in
thelocal~Clerkts office the deed by which City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority conveyed to the City of
Roanoke, in accordance with the terms of the contract of sale
heretofore authorized to be entered into, the 25 1/2 acre site
iu the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project area, intended and
required to be used for the location of an auditorium and/or
coliseum. At the same time, there was delivered to the City and
is now filed with the City Clerk an interim binder of title
Insurance written by Lawyers Title Xnsurance Corporation of
Richmond. adequately insuring the City's fee simple, unen-
cumbered title to the property in the £ace amount.of $$00,000,
the policy containing an exception only as to a very small
portion of the entire boundary as to nhich a relatively minor
qnestJon of title has arisen.
Until the question of title to this small area has been
settled and the fee simple, nnencumbered'tltle thereto resolved
to be vested in the City, there is being withheld by the City
from the balance due on the ~greed purchase price the sum of
~7,$00, to be paid over to the Authority at such time as, in
the opinion of this office, the title is completely cleared.
Respectfully,
5/ J. N. Rlncauon
Assistant City Attorney*
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0a motion of Mr. St,liar. seconded by Hr. Pollard and uannlw6usJy adopted
the report wes filed.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Nessrs. Lloyd Gt and Gayla £. Naif
that property located on the northwest corner of Heir,se Aven~e and Viemmont Street
N. W.. described as part of Lots 25 and 26. Vlewnont. Official Tix No. 2660515,
be fez,ned from General Residence District to Rnsiness District. the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request he denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Charles B. Osto~hoodtt
'Attorney. representing the petitioners, advising that his clients desire a public
hearing on their request for fez, ming. was before Council.
Hr. St,liar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2
M~rch 15. 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. CaFland and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Hr. E. C. Pace. Ir.. et mx.. that
IS.68-acre tract of land located on the north side of Persinger Road, S. W., and
the east side of Brambleton Avenue. designated as Official Tax No. 1260214. be
'rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District. the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request for
fez,ming be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Walter W. Wood, Attorney,
representing the petitioners, advising that his clients desire a public hearing
on their request for rezonlngo was before Council.
Rt. St.liar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2
March 15, 1965. The motion was seconded by Nr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LIBRARIES: The committee appointed to study the request of citizens of
the Southwest section that Council authorize the construction of a new and adequate
Raleigh Court flranch Library submitted the following report and recommendations:
'Pursuant to motion duly seconded and adopted at regular
meeting of Council February 1o 1965, to consider the feasibility
of a Raleigh Court Branch Library, this committee met on Wednesday,
February 3, 1965, in the Raleigh Court School Library and adopted
the following recommendations:
1. Recommend that the Shrine Bill location on the east side of
Grandin Road between Avenel Are. and Laburnum Ave. be
dislgnated as the general site for a new Raleigh Court
Branch Library.
2. Recommend that an architect be employed.
3. Necommend that a resoiotion be prepared to authorize immediate
application to the Virginia State Library for a federal grant
in the amount of $42,040 or 407 of an estimated $105,100
project.
4.Recommend that top priority be accorded the Raleigh Court
Branch Library in the proposed Capital Improvement Plan.
S. Recommend that the Budget Commission include the amount of
$105,100 in the Ig65-66 Capital Improvement Budget, 407 of
which will be reimbursed by the federal grant if it is
approved.
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S! Robert A, Garland ·
Robert A; Garland. Chairman
S! Janes E. Jones
James E. Jones
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Hurray A. 5toiler
S! Sidney P, Chockley
Sidney P. Chockley
Recommend that the City Attorney be instructed to determine
omaershlp or the'proposed location.
Recommend that this committee be retained for the completion
or the acm Raleigh Court Branch Library.
S! Elizabeth W. Bremrv
Elisabeth R. Dremry
S/ Evans B. Jessee
Evans B. Jessee
Andrew B, Thompson
Andrem B. Thompson#
Hr. Garland moved that the report of the committee be received and flied.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Wheeler then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure continuing the committee and authorizing the employment of an
architect to be selected by said committee. The motion Mas seconded by Hr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on five refuse bodies, minimum capacity 23 cubic yards, and
two refuse bodies, minimum capacity 19 cubic yards, submitted the following report:
"February 4, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened before City Council on January 25, 1955 for 7
Refuse Bodies.
On 5 of the Bodies specifying a mintmum capacity of 23 cubic
yards It has been determined that the gross meight of these
packers would exceed the limits on some of our bridges over
which these trucks would be required to travel. Also, some of
the units bid on required extra length trucks which would make
it hard for these units to be maneuvered in narrow alleys and
other close quarters.
On the two Refuse Bodies specifying a capacity of 1G cubic yards
mhich units Mere to be mounted on the City truck chassis (already
omned by the City), the size of our chassis Mas inadvertently
omitted which complicated the bi. lng on these two units.
It is recommended that all bids on the 7 Refuse Bodies be rejected
and that new bids be received on Refuse Bodies that will meet the
City*s requirements.
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
S/ Vincent S. ~heeler
Vicent 5. Wheeler
S/ J, A, Brouan
J. A. Brpgan
S/ H, Cletns Brovles
H, Cletus Broyles
5/ Arthur St Owens
Arthur 5, Owens"
Mr, Stoller moved that Conncil concur in the recommendations of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of ti
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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DEPARTMENT OF PDBLIC MORnS-RATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received oR a telescopic crane for the Muter Department submitted the
foil*ming report:
"February 4, 1965
To the City CODiCil
Roanoke. Virginia
Members of Council:
Bids mere received by City Council mt las regular meeting on
Monday, January 25, 1q65, for one hydraullc-pomered, truck-
mounted crane to be mounted on a truck furnished by the City Of
Roanoke Mater Department. Attached. hereto, is a tabulation of
the bids which were received.
As can be seen, the low bid of $5,450.00. submitted by McIlhany
Equipment Co** Inc., on a Osybrook. Model PL-$1?-ST crane does
not meet the preferred specifications. Neither does the next
low bid of Baker Equipment Engineering CO. on & Hlnb, Model
crane, in the amount of $5,545,00, These bids do meet the
alternate specifications, but your committee feels that m crane
meeting the preferred specifications is best suited for the needs
of the Water Department. The bid of Mcllhany Equipment Co**
lac** In the amount of $6,175.00 on a Daybrook, Model TC-222
crane is the lomest bid uhich meets the preferred specifications
in every respect.
It is recommended, therefore, that the contract be amarded to
Mcllbany Equipment CO** lac., for the Daybrooh, Model YC-222
crane for the sum of $6,175.00.
Your committee farther recommends that the City Purchasing Agent
be authorized to acquire an additional 3-ton truck cab ~ cha~s$is
with fifth wheel, from International Harvester Co. for $4,765.22
on which to mount the crane mentioned above. International
Harvester Co. submitted the low bid on an identical truck for the
Sanitation Uepartment in bids opened January 25. This unit will
be satisfactory in every way for the Mater Hepartment*s needs.
Also, the total cost of the crane and truck does not exceed the
amount appropriated in the 1965 budget for this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Murray Ar 5toiler
Murray AD St*lief, Chairman
5/ Vincent 5, Iheeler
Vincent S. Mb.cleF
5/ H, Cletus BFoyles
H. Cleans Hroyles
S! Arthur S, Owens
Arthur So Owens
S! J, A, Hr*qua
J. A. fir*ganw
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations 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. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
PURCHASE OF PROpERTY-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council havin
ti,n. the offers of Mr. W. L. Epperly. 2024 5and Road. No E.. and Mr. John E.
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be given toward innluding the two tracts of land in the park expansion prograwl
howeyert It the present time0 the committee does out recommend the purchase or the
two lots.
Hr. Stotler pored that Council concur tn the report of the coumtttee and
that the two offers be rejected. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CITY PROPERTY-CITY HOME~ Council having deferred ~ction on a request of
Roanoke Council for Retarded Children.. Incorporated, that the city agree to certain
terms and conditions if the Roanoke Council for Retarded Children replaces the
heating system in the city-owned building at 3075 Colonial Avenue, S. V., occupied
by the Jerome Natt School, with a view of giving consideration to using the furnace
which was removed from the old library balldiag In Elmmood Park when the building
was razed recently, the matter was again before the body.
The City Reneger submitting a verbal report that the furnace in question
is being used by the Department of Parks and Recreation and that he has been unable
to find a furnace suitable for the needs of the Jerome Natt School, Hr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the request of Roanoke Council for Retarded Children,
Incorporated. and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Rr. Pond and unanimQusly adopted,
P~RCEASE OF PROPERY~-£ARE5 AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council baring deferred
action on the recommendation of the City Manager that he be authorized to offer
$4,150 to Ressrs. Herman and S, Albert Trumpeter for approximately 4 1/2 acres of
land reqaired in the extension of Wiley Drive along Roanoke River, the matter was
again before the body.
Rt. 5toiler moved that the City Reneger be authorized to negotiate for
the purchase of land in an amount not to exceed $7,000 and that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Rro Nheeler and unanimoasly adopted.
TELE¥ISION: Conncil at its last regular meeting herin9 adopted a motion
directing that a committee of three be appointed by the Rayor to study the question
of permitting the construction of a Community Antenna Television System in the City
of Roanoke and to report back to the body with its recommendations, the matter was
again before Council.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs, Vincent S. Nheeler, Chairman, Clarence E.
Pond and Roy R. Pollard, Sr., as members of the committee.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16246, rezoniog property,located on the northweste:
side of Colonial Avenue, S. W** in the vicinity of Droadmoy, described as part of
Lots 1-4, inclusive, Block 3, Minona Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1260311 and
1260312, from General Residence District to Business District, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the
body.
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In this connection, a grclp of residents ia the area appeared before
ConncJl in opposition to the proposed rezoniog.
Among those speaking in opposition to the request for rezoning sere Mr.
George R. Fischer, Jr** Mr. A. H. Dart, NFS. George R. Fl,charD Jr** and Mr. M. Ray
Hicks, Yr. Fischer expressing the opinion that the proposed rezoatng sill Open the
door to further rezoning in the area and urging that Council at least defer action
on the rezoning until the new Zoning Ordinance has been adopted and the arterial
high.ny question has been settled.
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners for.
rezoning, urged that Council proceed with the final adoption of the Ordinance,
pointing out that it is up to Council to control any further expansion of business
zoning in the area.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller offered the follow-
ing Ordinance for its second reading and final adoption:
(x16246) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City Of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 4~.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance.- The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Fond and hheeler ....................... 4.
NAYS: Messrs., Garlnndf Stoller and Mayor Dillard ...................... 3o
Mr. Stoller then moved that in view of the opposition of citizens in the
area to the rezoning the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion
as to whether or not Ordinance No. 16246 required a five-sevenths favorable vote
of all the members of Council for final adoption. , The motion sas seconded by
Garland and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16247, rezoning a ?.26-acre tract of land located
at the seat end Of ~estover Avenue. S. ~., east of the Norfolh and Nestern Railway
Company tracks, designated as Official Tax No. 1521001, from General Residence
District to Special Residence District, having previously been before Council for
Its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr..Stoller
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(x16247) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-enact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dock No. 28, page 37.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion'was seconded
by Mr. ~beeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ...............
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16246, rezoning property located at the northeast
corner of Meadows Street and Liberty Rnad, N. Mo, described as Lots 10 and 11,
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Block 1, Mendon Lind. Offioill Tax NOlo 2071322 end 2071323, from General Residence
District to Business District. baring preriouily been before Council for lis first
reodlngo mad end laid over, mai again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the
following rot ~ts s~cond reading and final adoption:
(~16240) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XY, Chapter 4o Sectloa
It of The Code of the City of Ronnoket 1956. in relation to Zoning,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 20, page 38,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinlnce. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Yessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAVS: None ..................
DEPARTRENT OF PUBLIC NOR/S: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measures with regard to activities in connection with the annual
meeting of the Virginia-District of Columbia-Rarylnnd Chapter of the American Public
~orks Association to be held in Roanoke on Nay 26, 27 and 28, 1965, he presented
same; whereupon, R~, Jones offered the following Resolution welcomJog those
attending the conference:
(~16266) A RESOLUTION welcoming the members of the Virginia-District of
Columbia-Raryland Chapter of the American Public Marks Association at their annual
conference and equipment shaw to be held in Roanak~ May 26t 27, and 28, 1965.
(FaF full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dooh No, 28, page 41.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jone~, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
Mr, Pond offered the following Resolution proposing appropriate dedicatory
ceremonies in connection with the opening of sections of Interstate Spur Route 581
nod Interstate Route 81 while the conference of the American Public Works Associatlo
is being held:
(n16267) A RESOLUTION proposing appropriate dedicatory ceremonies in
coanectlgo with the opening of sections of Interstate Spur Bantu 581 and Interstate
Route 81.
.(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 28, page 41,)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garlandl ~ones, Pollard, pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?,
NAYS: None ................. O.
RF, Pollard offered the following Resolution authorizing.the City Ranager
to issue a permit for a parade in ~onnectlon with the conference of the American
Public Mor~s Association and to displa~ in said parade motorized equipment of the
city:
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(m16268) A RRSOLUT[ON concurring In th* City Mancger*s Issuance o! a
permit for a certain parnde nod nuthorizing'the display of the City's motorized
equipment therein.
(~r full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook Ho. 28, page 42.)
Hr. Pollnrd moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Jones and adopted by the foXlowing vote:
AYES: Messes. Gn~lund. Jones, Pollnrd. Pond. 5toller, Hheeler'nnd
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure receiving and accepting the report and recommendations of the
Civic Center Project Committee and continuing the committee, he presented same;
whereupon, Hr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~16259) A RESOLDTXOH relating to the report Lo the Council of the
Civic Center Project Committee made under date of January 27, t965.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 28, page 43°)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard ond adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 6arlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard---~ ..................... 7*
HAYS: None ................ O.
TAXES-LICENSES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure thanking the Roanoke Tax Study Committee for its ~ork, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following,Resolution:
(~16270) A RESOLUTION relating to the fourth and fl,al report of the
Councilts Roanoke Tax Study Committee.
(F~ full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 20, page 43.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was Seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St.lief. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?.
HAYS: Hone .................O.
PLUJ~INO CODE: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending Sectfon 120, Chapter 3. Title IV. of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1955, providing that cast iron joints used in plumbing shall be either
caulked or screwed joints, to permit the Ty-Seal Gasket which is used as equal to
lead and oakum for Joining cast iron soil pipe and fittings, and Section 150, to
require use of corrosion resistant materials such as copper water lines in all nam
construction, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Pollard moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16271) AN ORDINANCE amending and, reordalning Section 120 relating to
cast-iron Joints and Section 150 relating to materials and fittings of water
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dlstrlbutiou pipes, of Chapter 3, Title XV of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, referred in ns ibm Plumbing Code.
WHEREAS, the amendment of certuin sections iud provisi~cs of the Cityts
Plumbing Code having~been recommended to the Council by n committee appointed by
the Council to study and consider said matters;
TffER£FOIE. HZ IT OROAI~KD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Chapter 3, Title IV of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. being the Cityts
Plumbing Code, be nnd said Chapter is hereby amended with respect to Sections 120
end 150 thereof to the following extent:
1. That Section 120 of the aforesaid Chapter and Title be, and said
section Is hereby amended and reordoined to provide as folioms:
Seco 120. Cast-iron Joints.
Cast iron shall be either caulked or scremed Joints
made ia the approred meaner; provided, homeyer, that the
use of T¥-SEAL Gaskets. or equal, as an alternate caulked
or screwed Joint shall be permitted under the following
conditions, namely:
(1) That installation of such gaskets, or their
equal, be permitted in building sewers and underground
Inside buildings, only; and
(2) That all pipe and fittings installed with the
aforesaid gaskets shall he designed by the manufacturer
faf use with such gaskets.
2. That Section 150 of the aforesaid Chapter and Title, be and said
section is hereby amended and reordained to provide as follows:
Sec. I50. Materials and fittings of water distribution
pipes.
In all new construction after the effective date of
this ordinance and in the subsequent repair or replacement
of any of the same, materials for mater distribution pipe
and tubing shall be of red brass, copper, lead, or cement-
lined cast-iron pipe, with appropriate approved fittings.
In the repair and replacement of mater distribution pipes
in approved construction existing at the passage of this
ordinance, materials for water distribution pipes and
tubing shall be of brass, copper, lead, cast iron, wrought
iron or steel, mith appropriate approved fittings; and
all threaded ferrous pipe and fittings shall be galvanized.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
ALES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard .........................?o
NAYS: None ..................O.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the purchase of fourteen trucks for variou~
municipal departments, he presented same; whereupon, Mr° Stoller offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(n16272) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acqaisition o£ fourteen trucks
for use in various of the Cityts departments upon certain terms and conditions;
providing for the payment therefor; reJectin9 certain other bids made to the City
for the supply thereof; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 44.)
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Mr. St*lief moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Ir. Nh,clef end adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlaadt Jones. Pollardt Pond. St*lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............
NAYS: None ................. O,
MOTIONS AND #IBCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY MANAGER: Meo Mheeler offered the folloming Resolution expressing
confidence in the City Manager:
(u16273) A RESOLUTION of confidence in the City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution *oak No. 28. page 46.)
Mr. Mb*cleF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Mr. Pollard.
Mr. Nllliam M. Johnson. President of the Roanoke-Southwest Virginia
Central Labor Council. spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution. Mr. Johnson
stating that he hopes he represents the 40,000 working people tn Roanoke end that
he believes the situation referred to In the Resolution can be rectified by
rehiring Mr. Mallace M. Matt*x. former member Of the Fire Department.
Mr. Mallace M. Mattox stated that there have been several scandals in
City Government during the administration of the present City Manager in which no
one was fired and declared that if one dishonorable violation were proved on him he
mould give np and quit in his fight to be rebated as a member of the Fire Uepartmen~
Also speaking in opposition to the proposed Resolution were Mrs.
Fleshman, Mrs. L.
Longnecker, Mr. Paul U. Mebb and Mrs. William G. Nelson, Jr.
Speaking in favor of the proposed Resolution were Mr° John J. Butler,
President of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. T. T. Moore, past President of the Chambel
of Commerce, Mr. David
Saunders and Mr. S. P. Chockley.
Approximately 100 citizens were present in connection with the matter°
In a discussion of the matter by members of Council, Mr. Garland stated
he has tried to recognize his limitations as a Councilman in this question and
can see no reason why the City Manager should not be given a'vote of confidence.
Mr. Jones and Mr. Pollard concurred in the remarks made by Mr. Garland.
Mr. Pond read the following prepared statement:
mas a member of City Council, it seems that I should make
a statement with reference to some of the adverse publicity our
City has received recently, largely as a result of the Mattox
case.
I hold no personal malice toward Mattox.
Be was dismissed from tho Roanoke City Fire Oepmrtment
upon by his superiors, the Fire Chief and the City Manager.
His dismissal wes thoroughly investigated by a City Conncil
Study Commission that upheld the previous action.
Recently, the Virginia Central Labor Conncll lent their
support to reinstating Mattox.
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Also. the Rosuoke City Democratic Committee sponsored
his reinstatement.
It seems to Be that tke last two actions, both by the
Central Labor group old the Roanoke City Democratic Committee.
were unfgrtuaate isd me~e far afield. Such actlgn points'its
finger at the City Naaager form cf government.
Me mint oar City to gram and to be i good place in mhlch
tn live. Such publicity es we hive received the last leu
days. to say the least, has been harmful to our program or
soliciting sew industry for'this area. It seems to me that
it is high time to cease oar petty squabbling and to give
fell support to der City Manager form of government.
S/ C, E. Pond'
Mr. Stoller then read the following prepared statement:
'Statement of Hurray A. Stoller on the Confidence Yore in Mr. O,ens
This unfortunately is another chapter in the long. unhappy
Mattox case. It is not a question of confidence In Arthur Owens.
Every member of this Council and the Council itself works
harmoniously math Mr. Owens.
People ask why our bappye satisfied workers vote to have
unions represent them. One of the answers is apparent today.
The Chamber of Commerce. the Merchants Association. and. bless
us. even the president of the Jaycees is getting Into the act.
The labor anions hate chosen to make a labor-management case of
the Rattox matter. Rather imprudently, it seems to me. the
business community has Joined the issue on this.
This is exactly what I feared and sought to avoid by
associating in a request that Hr. Mattox be given another chance.
In · time when unity is needed in our City -- unity which has
been precariously maintained -- the decision has been made to
divide the community.
The papers have asserted that tstroog pressure* has been
put on Hr. Owens by ne. This Is not true. Let Hr. Owens be a
witness to this. Does he say that I have put strong pressure on
him?
Mr. Mattox has made it virtually impossible for himself to
be rebated by repeating and amplifying the charges which canned
his dismissal.
I am for Mr. Owens es City Manager and expect him to carry
ant the duties assigned him by the law, and to support him when
he properly discharges his duties.
X am for Justice. Despite the many reckless actions here-
tofore, why in the interest of justice and unity and mercy cannot
Mr. Mattox be re-hired on trial with the understanding that if
he offends, he has lost his job irretrievably?
But this is a decision far Hr. Owens and him alone.
In addition, it is time for all of us to realize that this
is a community of Americans end Virginians. not of employers
and workers, and that we all seek the same goal: a better City
in which to live and raise our families and seek to earn the
things we want.'
Mayor Dillard stated he represents the people not a 'power clique' in
City Government.
Communications rrm Messrs. R. C. Cosby. Be E. Whit,nick. J. p. Breslau
and $. A. Barbour, supporting the City Manager, were brought to the attention of
Council.
The matter having been discussed at great length. Resolution No. 16273
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Wheeler ....... 6
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ......... ~ ..................................... 1.
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Later daring the meeting Mr, Garland pleaded uith Mayor Dlllsrd to
change his rote for Resolution No, 16273, bat the #ayor remained uduonnt,
PENSIONS-PLANNING: The City Clerk reported the qualification or Messrs,
T, T, Hoore as a member or the Advisory Committee on Investment or Funds, Mourd
o! Trustees or the Employees* Retirement System, rot a term of three years beglnnln
January 1, 1965; Viaceot So Hheeler as · member of the Roanoke Volley. Regional
Planning Commission rot n term of. three years beginning January 1, 1965; end
Meaty B, Moynton, David Dick, Harold M, Hill and Julian H, Martin as members or the
City Planning Commission rot terms or roar years each beginning January 1, 1965,
On motion or Mr, ~heeler, seconded by NV, Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report mas riled,
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard advised that the terms of Hessrs,
J, Garry Clay and A, Myron Smith as members of the Moard Or Housing and Hygiene
expired as of January 31, 1965, and Called for nominations to rill the vacancies,
Hr, Stoller placed in nomination the names of J, Garry Clay end A, Myron
Smith.
There being no further nominations, Hessrs. J. Garry Clay and A. Myron
Smlth uerereelected as members or the Board. or Housing and Hygiene for terms of
,mo years each expiring January 31, 1967, by the rolloulug vote:
FOR MESSRS. CLAy AND SMXTM: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond,
Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor Mlllard ................................. ~ ............ 7o
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Rayor
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C08NCIL. REGULAR MEETING,
Moediy. FebruarF 15. 1965.
,The Council of the City of Roanoke net in regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Runlcipul Building, Monday. February 15, 1965, ot 2 p.m., the rag.la:
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr.. Clarence E. Fond. Hurray A. Sm,liar. Ylncent $. ~heeler and ~oyor Benton O.
Dillard-~ ...............................7.
ABSENT: None ........~ ........ Oo
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Ar*bur So Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N.
£incanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
IH¥OCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend J. A.
Richs, Fas*OFt Belmont Presbyterian Church.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on equipment for various municipal departments, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 15, 1965, and to be opened at
2:00 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked tf anyone bad any questions about
the advertisement, a~d no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; mhereopon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
~, Rubber-Tired Front End Loader
Richmond Machinery & Equipment Co** Inca - $
Shelton-Mltt Equipment -
Capital Equipment Co., Inc. -
5eibel Brothers -
Mcllhany Equipment Co., -
J. M. Barrens. Incorporated -
Carter Machinery Company, Inc. -
I~mfss Equipment Corporation -
Rash Equipment Company -
I Tractor mith Front End Loader and Backhoe
Richmond Machinery ~ Equipment Co., Inc. - $
Shelton-Mitt Equipment -
Capital Eqoipment Co., lac. -
Seibel Brothers -
Baker Brothers, Incorporated -
Internatfooa! Harvester Company
Polls Garage -
Cary Hall Machinery Company -
I Tractor with Front End Loader
Richmond Machinery ~ Equipment Co** Inc. -
Shelton-Mitt Equipment -
Seibel Brothers -
Baker Brothers. Incorporated
International Harvester Company
Puffs Garage
Cory Hall Machinery Company
12,996.00
13.482.00
12,269o20
10,495.00
12,936.00
16,004.65
15,571.55
15,505.1B
14,011.00
7,175.00
8,503.55
8,540.16
5,395.00
5,837.00 (Alternate)
6,788.00
6,135.47
7,093.97
7,437.48
3,891.68
4,623.50
2,795.00
3,892.00
3,505.50
4,216.90
3,906.42
~ Tractor with Front End Loader and Disk Barrow
Richmond Machinery ~ Equipment Co., Inc. - $ 4,264.13
Shelton=[itt Equipment 4,677.66
Seibel Brothers 3 402.00
Baker Brothers. Incorporated 3~888.00
International Harvester Company 3,500.91
Puffs Garage 4,310.22
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~ Tractors with Side-¥oaat~d Mow~rv
She~toc~Mitt~E~iPmeat - $ 8,664.00
Capital Equipment Co,, loc. ' - 6,237.78
Seibel B~others - 5,188.00
Baker Hrothers. Incorporated - 6,168.00
Intern'atio~al Harvester Company - 5,006.32
i Trailer Hode~ Brush Chipper
Municipal Sales Company,' Itc. - $ 2,832.50
Shaffer E.quipment ~ Supp.ly Cowpany - 2,796,?5
~, Trailer Mounted Air Compressor
Richmond Machinery & Equipment CO., Xao. - $
Mcllhaay Equipment Co.. lac. - 5,300.00
5,800.00
Jo M. Burress, Incorporated - 6,660.18
Rfsh Equipment Company - 6,g14.~0
6,634.00
L. S. Smith Incorporated of Virginia - 5 855.00
I Precision Swino Lathe
Swith~Courtney Company - $ 5,447o~5
GFaves-Sumphreys, lncorp0Fated - 5,115.00
(Alternate)
(Alternate)
Hr. SCuller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler. Chairman, Arthur S. Owens, H. Cletos Sroylrs, Bne~ord Be
'Thompson, H. S. Zimmerman, B. P. Jackson, J. D. Sink and Rex T. Mitchell, Jr.,
for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measures aCCepting the proposals of the lowest responsible bidders. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council ha~ing continued a public hearing on the
prepared Major A~teriol Highway Plan - Roanoke Volley Regional Area Transportation
Study until February 15, 1965, and, in the meantime, having directed the City
At~orney to prepare the proper measure approving the Major Arterial Highway Plan,
with the exception of Tenth Street Extension, Virginia Route 115 and Virginia Route
lis Extension, in accordance with recommendations of the Ro~ook~ Valley Regional
Planning Commission and the City Planning Commission, the matter was again before
th~ body.
Mr. John L. Malher, Jro,'Attorney, representing Ho L. Lawson and Son~
Incorporated, sod ~hite Fonndry Company, Inoorporated, appeared before'Council and
adrised that his clients have no objection to the approval of the plan if Vtrginio
Bonte lis £xteosion is excluded from such approral.
Hr. M. Caldwell Butler, Attorney, representing the heirs of T. S. Wright.
also advised that his clients have no objection to opproral of the plan if ¥1rgtnia
Soute 115 £xtension is excluded from said approval.
Nr. Franh W, Rogers, Sr., Attorney, representing Johnson-Carper Furniture
Company, Incorporated, advised that his client has no farther objection to the plan
if Tenth Street Extension is to he excluded therefrom.
£reryone 'having bees given an opportunity to be heard, Hr. Stoller offered
the following Resolution approving the RaJor Arterial Highway Plan, with certain
exceptions:
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(m16274) A BESOLHTION opproving the Major Arterial fligkw0! Plan, i porti(
of the Comprehensive Regioool Plan recommended bF the Roanoke Volley Regional
Planning Commissiono us the said Plea pertains to the City of Roanoke.
(For fell textof Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28. page 49.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Hr. Rheeler and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Nessvso ~erland~ Jones, Pollurd, Fond, Stoller, Bheeler and
Hayer Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................
TRAFFIC: Hr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney','representlng Rr, Henry H,
Rutroogh, owner of property located on the north side of Nelrose Avenue, Ne N,, east
of Peters Creek Road,-appeared before Council and presented a communication°
advising that the traffic control at the street intersection in front of the
property owned by his client is so arranged that traffic on Yelrose Avenue is denied
access to said property mithoat traveling a considerable unnecessary distance and
requesting that the condition be corrected.
On motion of Rro Stollero seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Ranager for study and report to Council.
INTEGRAYIO~-SCBOOLS: A delegation of ~egroes appeared before Council
with the Reverend R. B. Nilkinson, President. Roanoke Chapter, National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People. acting as spokesman. Hr. Rilkinson charging
that the Roanoke City School Board promised an expenditure of $600t000 £or lmprore-
meats to the Booker T. Nashington Junior High School in the last school bond issuer
but this promise has not been f~lfilled, that Addison'High ~chool is overcrowded,
that it is difficult for some Negro teachers who are qualified to get employed in
the Gity of Roanoke, Rt. Nilkioson sta~ing that he wished all teachers could be
hired on the basis of their merits and if white teachers are permitted to teaoh
without renewal of their certificates Negro teachers be given the same privilege,
Mr. Nilkinsan concluding by pointing out that Dr. Lo R. Paxton, Negro member of the
School Board, has been ill for quite some time. a~d requesting that a Negro be
appointed to serve on the School Board until Dr. Paxton*s health permits him to
resume his duties.
In a discussion of the matter. Mr. Nll~lnson was informed that Council
dues not have the power to appoint a substitute member of the School Board.
In reply to a question from Mr. Stoller as to specific instances of
discrimination in the hiring of teachers, Mr. ~llkinson stated that he will name
names if Council appoints a committee to conduct~an investigation of the records of
the school system.
After a further discussion of the charges and requests, Council being of
the opinion that th~s is entirely a School Board matter, Mr. Pond moved that the
charges and requests be referred to the School Board. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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PETITIONS AND CONM~N~CATIONS:
STRRET LIGHTS: A cowm·eicatl~n from the Appalachia· Power Company.
transmitting · list or ~treet lights which w~re installed during the mo·th of
January. 1965. wes before Council.
On motion of Mr. St,liar. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the communication was filed.
STREETS AND*ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. Ben M. Richardson. Attorney.
representing American Motor Isms. Incorporated. requesting that Camps Alley between
MoD,well Avenue and Orange Ave·ua. N. £.. and that port'on of Rochview Avenue
extending from Camps Alley in a southeasterly direction for a distance or 288.05
feet. be vacated, discontinued and Closed. was before Council.
On motion of Mr,'Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to ~ouucll,
Hr. Stolle~ then offered the foil*wing Resolution providing for the
appointment of viewers ia connection with the application:
(~16275) A RESOLUTION providing for the appoinlment of five freeholders.
any three of whom may act, as vfesers in connection with the p~tition of American
Rotor lass, Incorporated, to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a certain
alley located between Orange Avenue and NcDowell Avenue, N. R** and the westerly
end of Rockview Avenue, No E., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(~or full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 28, page SO.)
Mr. ~toller mo~ed the adoption'of the Resolution. The motion was sec.nde(
by Mr. Pond and ~dopted by the follow'ag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St. Ilar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .......~ .......... O,
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A petition signed by 70 patrons of the Mashing*on
Heights Elementary School, requesting that a school c~osslng guard ora police
officer be assigned to the school every morning from 8:20 to 8:SO'and every after-
noon from 2:30 to'2:SO on school days, was b~fore Conncilo
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. St.lieF and unanimously adopted
the request was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
HEALTH D~PARTMENT~TRAIL~RS: A c~mmanlc~tion from Mrs. H.'M. Altum,
requesting permission to place a house trailer on property at 1720 Eighteenth Sir
N. R,, was before Council.
The City HanageF pointing out thor Council has instructed h~m not to
issue any permits for house trailers until such time as the regulations governing
same are amended, on motion'of Mr. St.Ilar, seconded by Mr. Pollard an~ unanimously
adopted, the request mils denied~
AIRPORT: A communication from Mr. Jack Co Smith, Executive Vice PresJden
of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, requesting that Mr. Francis X. Carroll, Chairmal
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of the Airport Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, he appointed as in additional
member nf the Airport Committee of Council, is the belief that it mill lead to
better liaison between the tub groups, mas before tke body,
Nr, Stoller moved that Hr. Froncis X, Corroll be appointed as an
edditionol member of the Airport Committee, The motion wes seconded by Hr. Pollard
and unonlmously adopted.
LIBRARIES: A communication fro~m Hr, B, $, Leonard, tendering his
resignation as a member of the Roanoke ~oblic Library Board since he is now ·
resident of Roanoke County, mas before Council,
Mr. Stoller moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure expressing the
appreciation of Council for the services rendered by Hr. Leonard os a member ~f the
Library Roard. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
PENSIONS: A communication from Mr. ~illlam F. Griggs, Secretory of the
Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, transmitting the
Seventeenth Annual Report of the Investment Portfolio of the Employees* Retirement
System ns of December 31. 1964. as prepared by the Advisory Committee on the
Hr. St*Ilar moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
and Snbseriptlons under Section mi, WCouncil,m of the 1965 budget, to cover a
~embership of a member of Council in the Roanoke Valley Urban Policy ConfeFenceo
Yanager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
{~16276) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi, "Council," and
Section mi6?, WContlngencies," of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
NAYS: None ..................O,
Rayor Dillard ............................6, (Mr. St*lief not voting}
GUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that be be authorized to fill certsin vscnacJes in vsrious municipal
departments since they ore of mn emergency mature:
"Monuoke, YlrginJa
~ebrnnry IS. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following personnel nra needed for the efficient
operation of the City Government:
Health Department - Public Denlth Nurse, Group 12
Public Velfure - Caseworker. Group lO
Refuse Collection and Disposal - I Disposal Laborer
Group 10, Step 1
I Dump Truchev n2
Group ?, Step 1
Engineering - I Chainman
Group IT, Step 1
I Draftsman, Group 10
Market - Sealer of #eights and Measures, Group 10, Step 3
RespeCtfully submitted,
5/ Arthur 5, Owens
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City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attarney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND ~LAYGROBNDS-RADXOS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division of the Cnited.$tates
Treasury Department has installed two-way radio equipment in the City Radio Building
on Mill Ko~ntain and a tentative,agreement for rental of the space at $27 per month,
effective February 1, 19650 has been worked out, the City Manager recommending that
he be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Treasury Department compatible
with Ordinances of the city and deed restrictions on tho proper~y.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
INT£GRATXON: The City Manager submitted the following report with regard
to complying with the 1964 Civil Rights Act in order to receive federal funds:
~Roauoke, ¥irginia
February 15, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virgin.ia
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of a letter from Mr. Nllliam L. [hitesides,
Library Director, and ! quote:
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*I un attaching ama letters mhich require the signing
or tke assurance of compliance mith the 1964 Civil
Bigbin Act. Both the State Board or Education and the
State Library Board bare approved the signing or suck
assurance in order to contloue receiving the federal
aid.°
It would appear to me that Council might consider a broad
resolution autkorizing the City #manger on behalf of the City of
Roanoke to certify to the several state and federal agencies
the City*s concurrence and expectation to cemply with the
existing acts concerning civil rights,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur $. Omens
City Manageru
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the
proper measure. The motion was.seconded by Mr. Pood and unanimously adopted.
POLIC£ D£PARYM£NT-JU¥£NIL£ AND ~OR~SZIC RELATIONS COURT: Council baying
requested the City Manager to explore the possibilities of establishing a Youth
Bureau in the City of Roanoke and to report back to the body as to the proper
procedure to be followed in establishing same, the City Manager submitted the
folloming interim report, recommending that tmo police officers be sent to a
training institute:
'Roanoke, Virginia
February 15, 1965
?o the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
! am in receipt of a letter from Mr. John R. Ellingston,
Professor Criminal Lam Administration and Director Juvenile
Officers* Institute of the University of Minnesota, advising
me of the possibility of the City of Roanoke securing two
scholarships at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
If you approve of my sending two officers to this training
institute from June 14 through August 20, a period of 10 weeks,
we mould be in the position to initiate our Youth Bureau, subject
to your approval. One to 'the clan element, I am not'in the
position to present the whole plan to you but without this
segment being approved, I do not believe we could present to you
as well an organized plan as I would like to have accomplished.
Therefore, I urge your concurrence in my proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
$! Arthur $. Owens
City Baaager*
Br. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure authorizing Captain Murray O. Gochran and Patrolman James L.
Viar to attend the trainin9 institute without being removed from the payroll or
forfeiting fringe benefits. The motion was seconded by Rt. Jones and unanimously
adopted. :
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIG #ELFARE: The City Manager submitted a written repot
advising that the economy Of the community reveals little need for the continuation
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of the program o! comnodiW distribution of surplus foods, nod recommended that
she program betermlnoted an of March l, 1965, with the uuderstosdlng that Ju tbs
event the aced occurs the program cat be Initiated again at some future date.
la this connection, Miss BerniCe F. Jones, Director of Public Welfare.
explained that the small percentage of persons math,ut adequate fuBds to purchase
food mill be handled by the Department of Public Melfare through Its emergency
relief fund end that a, one mill go hungry.
Mr, Lo F. Danklus, employee'in charge of the Commodity Distribution
Center, expressed the opinion that it is a good program and is still needed.
After u further discussion of the mutter, some of the members of Council
expressing tbs fear that there are those ah, might go hungry if the program is
discontinued and pointing out that the surplus food is received from the Federal
Government free of charge mhile the emergency relief fund consists entirely of
mooey appropriated by Council, Mr. St,lieF moved that the body concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager and that the City Attorney be directed to prepar,
the proper measure terminating tbs commodity distribution program. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Pollard, Pond. St,lieF and Wheeler ...................... 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland. Jones and Mayor Dillard .........................
Math further reference to the matter, Mr. Hankins complained that an
employee has not been paid $38 for work performed at the Commodity Distribution
Center.
Mr. St,liar moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted,
PARKS A~D plAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a mFitten report,
transmitting the following communication from the Director of Parks and Recreation
in connection with a suggestion of Dr. C. M. C,mall that the city freeze over
its paved tennis courts in the winter time when the weather is cold enough in order
to permit ice skating:
"February 9o 1965
Mr, Arthur S. Owens
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
The Department of Parks and Recreation has Just completed its
investigation regarding the possibility of fl,,ding tennis courts
mlth the idea in mind of making them available for ice skating.
City Council, upon request from this department, permitted it
to build two miniature rinks on the hard surface track in Victory
Stadium for a test to see If the idea mas sound and mhether damage
. The test proved the following facts:
(1) Three days of temperature in the low 20* or below will
- ~freeze three inches of ice to make skating available.
(2) Freezing of the ice does not damage the asphalt surface.
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(3) Ice skating of. this type eliminates ull danger from
dromlilg* This eleaeat'of danger is ~iwnys present
mben poids are used fo? ice skating,
(4) Soue of *ir present tennis courts ~re sound enough to
align ice skating and making them so will prove very
costly,
Nonny hms already been ill*tied in the 1965 Budget to build
two new teunis courts this spring, A battery of three units will
be blllt nt Shrine Hill Park lad 8 battery of two unite Ju Golden
Perk,
In view of the above I m~nld like to offer rot City Council*s
consideration the following suggestion,
(1) That the butteuo! three units ut Shrine Hill Park and
the two units it Golden Pork be built by I contractor on the
following specifications,
(a) Shrine Bill Pork - 120 feet by 150 feet, Golden Fsrk
120 feet by 10O feet.
(b) The courts to be built with a two inch grade in the
middle gradually sloping to u slx inch grade nt the end,
(c) A six inch concrete mall to be built completely around
the outside of the battery of courts mith outlets at the
base, These outlets, to drain water during the summer
tennis play, would be corhed during thetime of freezing
for Ice skating,
(d) Install portable iron poles to hold tennis nets during
the spring, summer end foil tennis season,
(e) The chain link tence surrounding the battery of units
mould be placed when the outside six iuch concrete wall
is constructed,
(f) During the time for ice shating (mid-December to Batch)
sand mnnid be placed on the courts at the concrete wall
and spread tomaFds the middle until there would be an
overall level o! two inches.
(g) The courts could then be flooded with water and weather
permitting ice skating mould be available.
(h) The engineering department could remove the sand in the '
spring when the weather ia available for tennis.
It should be brought to City Cauncil*s attention that the length
of tine skating would be available to the public cannot be predicted
as the freezing of the lee depends upon the weather.
There is no doubt that should the tm* tennis courts be built
to Include ice skating, this activity'will he well received as a
great amount of interest has been nh*mn by the public since the idea
was presented to City Conncll.
The enclosed dramings and estimate of cost mer~ secured by the
Engineering Department who helped to compile this report.
Estimated Price for Construction of Tennis Courts to include
Ice Skating:
(1) Shrine Hill - Battery of 3 units ............. ~ .... $6,006.29
Chain Link Fence - 120 x 150 ft ~ 10 ft. High **,.. 5?2,00
Line Post - 56 - 2 1/2 in, O.D. by 11 3/4 ft. ***** 400~40
Total Cost $6,976.69
(2) Golden Park - Battery of 2 units .o ......... ,,,o*** $4,092.90
Chain Link Fence 120 x 108 ft. - 10 ft. High ....,. 476.00
Line Post - 48 - 2 1/2 in, O.D. by 11 3/4 ft. .,.., 343.20
$4,g12.10
Price of fence and post Includes freigbt~
Boney allottted by City Councll for Tennis Courts 1965:
(1) Shrine Hill - Battery of 3 units ,, .... ,,.~.,., $4,500.00
(2) Golden Park - Battery of 2 units ,,.,,,,,..,... 3.000.00
Total Allotment $7,500.00
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(3) Cost of Shrine Bill - Golden Park.to include lce skating $11,890,~
Allotted by City Council 1965
Additional Appropriation Heeded
Yours truly,
S! Rex T, Mitchell, Jr,
Rex Y. Mitchell, Jr.
Directoru
In thio connection, Mr. Rex T. Mitchell, Jr., Director or Porks and
Recreation. appeared before Cooncll for n discussion of his proposal,
Dr. C. M. Cornell appeared before Council iud advised that he concurs in
the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. St*lief indicated that he mould support
building the tennis court in Golden Path to include ice skating, but that he is
opposed to constructing tennis courts in both Shrine Bill Park and Golden Path to
include ice sharing,
After a further discussion of the matters members of Council pointing out
that if and when a coliseum is built it will include an ice skating rink end
Council being of the opinion that the tennis courts in Shrine Bill Park and Golden
Park should be built with available funds without including facilities for Ice
skating, Mr. St*lief moved that the question of constructing additional tennis
courts which could also be used for ice sharing be referred to the Budget Commissio~
for consideration in connection mitb its study of the budget for the lg65-66 fiscal
year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Zhe Assistant City Attorney submitted the following report with
regard to, the vpte required to adopt Ordinance ~o. 16246, providing for the
fez*ming of property located on the northwesterly side of Colonial Avenue, S.
near Broadway, described as part of Lo~ 1-4, inclusive, Block 3, #In.aa Addition,
Official Tax Bos~ 1260311 and 1260312, from General Residence District to Business
District:
*February 11,
To the Council of the
City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Council held February 8th and after
the Council*s passage of Ordinance No. 16246, on second reading.
by a ~ote of 4 to 3, (the ordinance having been passed on its
first reading by a vote of 5 to 2), the matter was referred to
this office to advise the Council whether or nut the vote on the
ordinance upon its second reading was sufficient for final
adoption of said ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance was to
change the zoning classification of certain property described
therein and mas enacted in accordance with the procedure set out
in Sec. 43, Chapter 4, Title IV of The Code of the city of Roanoke,
1956t relating to zoning.
Ail changes la the zoning classlffcntfsn of properties in
the City affected by the Cityts zoning regulations must be
ordained by the Council in accordance with the procedure and
*abject to the ]JmltatJon~ set out and contained in Sec. 43,
above mentioned, the limitation involved in the instant case
being contained in the third and last paragraph of said section,
which is in the following words:
~300
tin case, hone,er0 of n protest against Such
change, signed by the owners or tment! per cent
or more, either at tbs area or the.lots included
is each proposed change, or of those immediately
adjacent In tbs rear there,r, or or those dire,fly
opposite thereto, suck amendment skull aaa become
effective except by the favorable vote of rive-
sevenths of ali the members of the council.'
it will be seen, then, that It is Important In the case of any
protested change, to rix the location of those owners or property
who, prior to rimml passage of cay res,slag ordinance, file with
the Council a written protest against such change. This, in order
to determine whether or eot any of those opposed to the change are
the owners or property either in the area of the lots included in
the change, or o! the lots Immediately adjacent in the rear of
those to be changed, or of the lots diredtiy opposite those
proposed to be changed,
Ne kava obtained from.the Engineering office Official maps
which. Jn composite form. have been arranged to show the four
lots whose zoning classification was changed from General Resi-
dence District to Business District by Ordinance Wa. 16246, above
mentioned, which said lots have been colored .in green crayon In
oar ,trice. we have obtained iron the City Clerk the signed
protests of some sixty-three persons, some of whom represent
husband and wife combinations, who are owners or occupants of
properties In the general area of the four lots reclassified by
the ordinance, each of whose properties has also been located on
said composite map and, by our office, been colored in red
crayon, The street address of each person whose name is signed
to the written protest on file Jn the City Clerk's office has,
to the satisfaction of the undersigned, been established and is
as indicated on said composite map.
Mr. and Mrs, Jo K, #hitehead appear to be the owners of the
four lots changed to Business District by the ordinance in question
and are, also, the owners of Lot 5, adjoining on the northeast.
As owners, they petitioned the Council for the change of clannish=
cation and their lots, only, are involved in such change~
consequently, there was no protest before the Con.chi on behalf
of any owner of a lot included in the change effected by the
ordinance in question.
The public records indicate that one Jerry Cralghead is the
owner of all of the lots immediately adjacent in the Fearn
to the northwest, of the four lots affected by said ordinance.
· Mr. CraJghead*s signature does not appear on any of the petitions
in protest on file in the office of the City Clerk and, as can be
seen from the colored map, above mentioned, the owner or owners
of land abutting the Craighead property to the northwest, likewise,
hare not, In writing filed with the, Council, opposed the change
ordered by said ordinance. Accordingly, It seems clear that no
owner of property immediately adjacent in the rear of the four
lots reclassified to Business District by the above-mentioned
ordinance has registered opposition to such reclassification in
the manner required by the Zoning Ordinance.
The term tdirectly opposite* as it appears in Sec. 43, supra,
was construed by His Honor, Judge Fellers. in a relatively recent
case brought in the Court of Law and Chancery for the'City of
Roanoke. That case was similar to the instant situation in that
It called for a construction of the limitation contained in Sec.
43 of the Zoning Ordinance, above mentioned, la the case, owners
of property located in a subdivision separated by a public street
and some 220 feet of land abutting the street opposed the change
in zoning classification and contended themselves to be owners of
lots *directly opposite* the land included within the zoning
change, in the written opinion handed down by the Court in said
case, it was said:
· tn ~ t the Court does not feel that it ~onld
reasonably and legally adjudicate that the
petitioners, who are the owners of land In
Drentwond Addition to theClty at least 220 feet
across the reserved strip'of land lying between
them and the land in question, are in such
reasonably close proximity that they may be said
to be owners *directly opposite* the land sought
to be fez.ned.*
In the instant case end as alii be noted from the colored
alp, above weutloned, ag owner whose property, under nny reason-
able construction or the liwitntion, 1les opposite the four Jots
affected by Ordinance No, 16246 has opposed In writing the change
effected ,by that ~rdiaa~ce.
The composite map which has been prepared rot use is this
instance is attached herewith for Councilts consideration.
In view of the above, I am ~f opinion that the validity of
Ordinance No, 16246 is unaffected by the fact that it ,was adopted
by a vote of 4 to 3 on its second reading; and that the ordinance,
ns adopted, will be in fen force end effect thirty days from its
finnl passage.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincneon
Assistant City, Attorney'
On motion of Br. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously ~dopted
the report was filed.
After · discussion cs to whether or not the City Charter and the City Code
should be amended to include the protest of those property owners on either side
of property p~opos~d to be rezoned, Mr. Jones moved that the, question of amending
Section 62(5) of the City Charte~ and Section 43, Cha~ter 4, Title X¥, of The
Code of the City of*Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, to conform with the proposed
new Zoning Ordinance. be referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. 5toiler and nnanl-
mously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LIDRARI£S~ Council having concurred in the recommendations of the
Raleigh Court Branch LiSrary Committee that the committee be continued and that an
architect be employed, the committee submitted a written report, recommending that
the firm of Randolph Fraatzand Associates be employed as architect for the branch
library and reiterating recommendations made in its previous report.
Mr. Garland, Chairman of the committee, then offered the follouing
emergency Ordinance carrying out four of the seven recommendations of the committee:
(s16277) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of a new Raleigh
Court Branch Library; and p~oyiding for ~n emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dooh No. 28, page 52.)
Mr. Garland moved the ~doption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Nr. Jo~es and a~opt~d by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ~-7.
NAYS: None ...... ~ ..... £~--0.
With further reference to the matter, Mr. Garland offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $5,100 Iro'm Section nlGT, 'Contingencies,~ to
Raleigh Court Branch Library under Section ~170, #Capital.' of the 1965 budget.
~to cover the fee of the architect for t~e Raleigh 'Court Branch LiSrary:
(g1627B) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordai~ Section giG?, 'Contingencies,
and Section ~lTO. 'Capital,~ of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, se~ Ordinance Book No. 28, page 53.)
301
302
Mr, Garland moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion ubs seconded
by Mr, Jones end adopted bi the following Tote:
AYES: Yeasts, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, St,liar, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?,
NAYS: None .................O.
SIDENALE, CURB AND COTTER: The committee appointed to study the one bid
received for the construction ef sidewalk, curb and gutter at various locations In
the city submitted the f,Il,ming report:
'February 10, 1965
To the CitI Council
Roaeoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Mondal, February 8, 1965, bids were received on the construction
throughout the City. As shomm om the attached tabulation sheet
one bid was received, that being from H ~ S Construction Company in
the amoant of
On Wednesday. February Ia, 1965, the Council Committee, consisting
of Councilmen Pond, Wheeler and Stall*r. met to review the bid.
It Mas consensus of the Committee that the bidder be requested to
consent to a reduction in the nnmber of nnits of mark, with no
change in unit prices, so as to keep the total contract within the
budgeted m~ouot of ~$0,000.00o Hr. Jo L. ~ortman, Jr. bas con-
sented to this change.
It is therefore recommended that the contract be anarded to H ~ S
Construction Company for the construction of curb and gutter and
sidewalk at various locations during the leaf 1965.
5 Clar nc* E Pond
Clarence Eo Pond, Chairman
S Vincent S
Vincent S. Nheeler
S Hnrra A Stoller
Hurray A. Stoller#
Hr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the fo]lowing emergenc~ Ordinance accepting the proposal of H ~ 5
Construction Company:
(#16279) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of H ~ $ Construction
locations in the City (IGC5); authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 54.)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall*r, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?o
NAYS: None ................ Oo
Hr° Pond then offered the following emergenc~ Ordinance transferring $20
from Section ~167, "Contingencies,~ to Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk under Section nl?O
"Capital°# of the 19~5 budget, to cover the advertising costs:
303
(z16280) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r~ordain Se*riot si6?, "Cbntlngencies,
and Section al?O, mCapital,W of the 1965 AppropriatiOn OrdinanCe, and providing for
an emergency.
(For fall text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 55.)
Mr. Fond moved the adoption of the Ordinance.' The motion mas seconded by
Mr. St*lieF and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
'AYES: Measrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, S~oller, Yheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on drilling drainage wells at various locations in the Wllliamsoc Rood
submitted the following report:
*February 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received for drilling of drainage wells at various
locations in the Milliamson Road Area, and opened before City
Council at its regular meeting on February 8, 1965. As can be
seen from the tabulation three bids were received. The low bid
was submitted by Frank W. WartJn Drilling Company in the *mount
of $31,220.00.
In the 1965 Budget there Is $30,000 included for drainage wells.
It was the consensus of your Committee that the bidder be
requested to consent to a reduction in the number of units of
work, with no change in unit prices, so as to keep the total contract
within the Budget amount of $30,000000. The Frank ~. Martin Drilling
Company has consented to this change.
It is therefore recommended that the contract be awarded to Frank
Hartin Drilling Company for the drilling of the drainage wells and
that the amount of $23.00 be appropriated to cover the advertising
costs~
S/ James Et Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
S/ Arthur St Owens
Arthur S. Owens, City Manager
S/ B, Cletus Broyl~s
H, Cletus Broyle s, Director of l~blic
Mr. Jones moved thot Council concur in the recommendations of the commJtte*
and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of'Frank
Martin Drilling Company:
(a162Dl) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Frank #. Martin Drilling
Company for drilling drainage wells at various locations in the Williamson Road
area; authorizin~ the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract;
rejecting all other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2H, page 55.)
Mr. Jones;moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St*lief and adopted'by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......
NAYS: None ................. O.
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NFo Jones then offered the follomiag esergeucy Ordinance transferring
$23 from Section ~167, "Contingencies,* to Drainage Mell, s, ~illiumson Ruud umder
Section SI?O, 'Cupitul," of the 1965 budgett to cover the advertising
(s16202) AN ORDINANCE to an*ad and reorduin Section SlO?, "Contingencies,
and Section gl?O, mCnpitult°.Of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For.full text,of Ordinu,nce, see Ordinance Book NO. 20, page 56.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stall*r, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O,
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Yhe committee appointed to tabulate bids received for
one new 750 G.P.M. Fire Puoplng Engine submitted the following report:
"February 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for one new TSO GPM Fire
Pumping Engine complete, which bids were publicly opened and read
before City Council on February 8, 1965,
The low bid mas submitted by Oran Roanoke Corporation on a
GPM Yripple Combination Pumper with a Mat.runs GR-YSO tmo-stage
centrifugal pump mounted on a Ford G-OS0 chassis for the net sun
of $19,:~88.57, f.o,b. Roanoke, ~irginia.
It is recommended that the bid of Oren Roanoke Corporation be
accepted. The sum of $21,000.00 was appropriated in the 1965
budget far'this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee:
S/ Murray A, Stoller
Murray A. Stall*r, Chairman
S/ Clarence E, Pond
Clarence E. Pond
5/ Sidney M, Vauqhan
Sidney M. Vaughan"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the commitl
and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of the Oreo
Roanoke Corporation:
(n16293) AN ORDINANCE authorizing end directing the purchase of one new
750 gallon per minute fire pumping engine, complete with pump and mounted on truck
chassis, on certain terms and conditions; rejecting other bids made to the City for
the supply of same; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 57.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall*r, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CON$1DF~ATION OF CLAIM$~ NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PLUHBINO CODE: Ordinance No. 16271, amending and raordoialag Section 120
relating to cast-iron Joints and Section 150 relating to materials and fittings
water distributiom pipes, Chapter 3, Title Er, of Tbe Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~16271) AN ORHINAHCE amending and reordaining Section 120 relating to
cast-iron Joints and Section 150 relating to materials and fittings of water
distribution pipes, of Chapter 3. Title XV of The Code of the City of Roanoke.
1956, referred to as the Plumbing Code.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 45.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of.the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending and r,ordaining Ordinance No, 16251 to provide for a total
appropriation of $90.000 from the School Bond Fund to Improvements to Fairview
Elementary School under Section ~170. *Capital.' of the 1965 budget, to cover the
cost of a foot-room addition to the Fairview Elementary School. he presented same;
whereupon. Mr. Mheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16284) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 16251 adopted
on the 1st day of February. 1965. relating to ~170. 'Capital". of the 1965 Appro-
priation Ordinance;,and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 58.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?.
NAYS: None .................
BUDGET: Council having directed.the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure approving the appointment of Messrs. Byron A. Hicks. Richard E. Martin.
Hamilton H. Redman and W. T. Matktns as the freehold citizen members Of the Budget
Commission. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. 5toiler offered the following
Resolution:
(=16285) A RESOLUTION relating to the appointment of members of the
City's Budget Commission.
(For full'text of Hesolotion. see Resolution Hook No. 28. page 59.)
306
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of th~ Resol~tioa. The motion mss seconded
by Hr. Pond eld adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones,,Pollard, Pond, Stall.r, #heeler and
Hayor Dillnrd .....................
NAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council hpying directed t~e City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure nu~horizing the City Manager to fill certain vacnncles in various
municipal departments since they ere of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(a16206) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. ~0, page 59.)
Hr. Broiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nbeeler and,adopted by the following v?te:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Broiler, Mheelqr and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .......T ..... T ....
STREET LIGHTS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizin9 the installation of a street light in the alley between
Church Avenue Extension and an alley between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, $.
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Nheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~16287) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the,installation of a
street light in,the alley between Church Avenue Extension and aa alley between 6th
Street and ?th Street, S. W,
(For ful~ text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. RS, page ~0.)
Mr. M~eeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and ad~pted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ....= ............ O.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MOnKS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure rejecting bids received on five refuse
bodies, minimum capacity 23 cubic yardst and two refuse bodies, minimum .capacity
1H cubic yards, and authortziog the City Manager to r.advertise for ~ids on said
refuse bodies, on revised specifications, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Broiler
offered the folloming R~solution:
(~16~89) A RESOLUTION rejecting certain bi~s received and opened January
25. 1965. for the supply to the City of. certain refuse truck bodies for use by the
City*s Sanitation Department; and directing r,advertisement for bids for supply Of
said refuse truck bodies, on revised specifications.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28. page 60°)
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Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion uus
seconded by Hr, Hheeler end adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Hessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYS: None ................. Oo
DEPARTHENT OF PUBLIC HORK$-HATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of McIlhuny
Equipment Company, Incorporated, for furnishing a telescopic crane for the Mater
Department, for the sum of $6,175 and authorizing the purchase of a 3-ton truck
cab and chassis mith fifth mheel on which to mount the crane from the International
Harvester Company, for the sam of $4,765.22, he presented same; mheFeupon, Mr,
Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16209) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of a telescopic crane
at a price of $6,175.00 and a 3-ton truck cab and chassis with Sth wheel on mhich
to mount said crane for a price of $4t765.22. for use of the City*s Mater Depart-
ment; rejecting certain bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No, 20, page 61.)
HFo StolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................~ ........
NAYS: None ..............~---0.
CITY PROPERTY-CITY HOHE: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing Roanoke Council for Retarded Children,
Incorporated, to replace the present heating system in the city-owned building at
3075 Colonial Avenue, S. W,, upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same.
Mr. Stoller moved that Section 3 of the draft of Ordinance be amended to
delete the provision that in the event that said lessee discontinues its present
use of said building prior to or at the end of said ten-year period, said lessee
shall have the right to remove such portion of said new heating system as will not
do structural damage to said building. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and
adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
Hr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~162g0) AN ORDINANCE authorizing Roanoke Council for Retarded Children,
lac., to replucethe present heating system in the City-owned building at 3075
Colonial Avenue, S. W., upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28. page 63.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion'was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard,' Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
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PORGHASE DF F~OFERI~.~PARRS AND FLAYGROOHDS~ Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate with Messrs. Herman end S. Albert Trcnpeter for the purchase of approxi-
mately 4 1/2 acres of land required ia the extension of Riley Drive along Raja,Re
River in an amount not to exceed S?,O00, be.p~eseo~ed a~me,
On motion o~.Rr. St*lieF, seconded by Mt, Jones end unanimously adopted,
action on the Ordinance was deferred until the next vernier meeting afC*until,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
STREET LIGHTS-SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. G. Mo Coleman, 2304 Kermit
Avenue, N. Eo, appea~ed before Connoil end veqaested that a street light be lnstall~
in front of his home rather than at the corner of Kermit Avenue and Clyde Street.
N. E.. as provided for in Resolution No. 16215. that a sro.rs drain In the vlclnlty
of his p~operty be cleaned out. and that unsanitary conditions at the sewer pumping
On motion cf Mr. Stoller,. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
to Council.
Lewis D. Evans. transmitting a petition signed by twenty-four property owners.
requesting that an alley between Livingston Road and Wood~a~n Avenue. ~.
extending from Gean Street to Guilford Avenue; also. a~ alley extending from
Livingston Road to abe above alley, be vacated, discontinued and closed, so that
abutting property owners can use the land to better advantage in landscaping and
general housekeeping practices.
On motfon 0£ Mr. Jones. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the request was referr~ to the City Planning Commissio.n. for study, report and
PERSONNEL DEPARTRENT: Mayor Dillard puinted out that Section 4 of
Ordinance No. 16103, adopted on November 2. 1964, providing for the creatlon of a
Department of Personnel for the City of Roanoke, also provides for the appointment
a Personnel Board consisting of five qualified voters, one of ~hich shall be a
member of the classified service, and called for nominations for members of the
Mr. Garland placed In nomination the name of Ralph K. Bowles.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Jimmie D. Layman.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of James M. Roe, Jr.
Hr. Stoller placed in nomination the nsme Of T. W. DeLong, Jr.
Mr. Rheeler placed in nomination the name of Rllliam A. Martin.
Mr. Jones moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously ado~ted.
for terms of two years each beginning March 1, 1965, by the following vote:
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FOB MI~SSRS. BOWLES. LAYMAN, ROE, DELOSG A~D MARTIN: Messrs. Garland,
Jones, Po,llard, Pond, ~toller, iheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................ ?,
COG~GIL: Mayor Dillard pointed out that Monday, February 220 1965, is a
legal holiday; whereupon, Mr. Pollard moved that the next regular meeting or
Council be held at 2 p.m** Tuesday, Febr.uary 23, .1965. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and adopted, Mr. StolleF voting no.
On motion or Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting vas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
ty Clerk Mayor
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COONCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Tuesday. February 23, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Tuesday. February 23t 1965, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy B. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. St*Il*re Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................
ABSENT: BoDe ..................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S, Owens, City manager, Mr, James N,
Klucanon, Assiatant City Att*racy, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATION~ The meeting nas opened with a prayer by the Reverend B. F.
Pomell, Jr** Pastor, Colonial Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
February 1, 106§, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from. Mr. Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mrs. Mary ii~ers Hilts, requesting that property located on the south
side of Essex Avenue, N. W., between Salem Turnpike and Twenty-second 5trent.
described as Lot 4, Block lO0t Melrose Land Company, Official Tax No. 2322809t be
fez,ned from General Residence District to Light Industrial District, was before
Council.
On motion of Mr. St*lieF, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the request mas referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. John B. Kennett. Jr., Attorney, repre-
senting Mr. N. Price Fields. et ax., requesting that property located on the east
side of Brambleton Avenue, S. N., between Brandon Avenue and Oahwood Drive, describi
as the southerly 25 feet of Lot 4A. Block 1, Oak Bill, Official Tax No. 1260104,
be fez*ned from Special Residence District to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by eleven re aid*uts of Fallon
Avenue, S. E., requesting that Fallon Avenue and Twentieth Street be repaired, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Bheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE DETENTION. HOME: A Resolution of the Blue Ridge
Chapter of the Nail*lei Association of Social Mothers, Incorporated, commending
the Inter,st which Council has tahen toward the establishment of a Youth Bureau
ia the Police Department, was before the body,
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr, St*lieF and unanimously adopted,
the Resolution was received and filed,
ZONING: A communication from the Board of Zoning Appeals, transmitting
its annual report for the year 1964, was before Council,
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were received and filed.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. Talbot W. DeL*nc, Jr.,
advising that he will be unable to serve as a member of the Personnel Board, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was received and filed.
Later during the meeting, Mayor Dillard called for nomi~ations for the
fifth member of the Personnel Board.
Mr. 5toiler placed in nomination the name of Jonas G. Eller.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Jonas G. Eller,was elected as a
member of the Personnel Board for a term of two years beginning March l, 1965, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. ELLER; Messrs. Garland, Jog*s, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................. ?.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-ANNEXATION: The City Manager submitted a written report, recom-
mending that $575 be transferred from Section mlG?, *Contingencies** to Annexation
wader Section ~150, *Non-Departmental," of the 1965 budget, to cover the fee of the
firm of Eggl~ston, Holt*n, Butler ~ Glenn for legal services rendered to the City
of Roanoke in connection with the appeal by Roanoke County, and certain ina,tv*nors
for a writ of ,error in the annexation proceedings for the Edgehill and Peakwood
Drive areas.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance;
(g16291) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ZlSO, *Non Depart-
mental,# and Section ~167, #Coating,ncR.s,* of the 1965 Approrpriatlon Ordinance,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 26, page 64.)
Mr. St*Ilar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
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LANDMARRS-MATF~I DEPARTMENT: The City M,alger'submitted a written report.
advisilg that e,dilepldated building o¢ the Crystal 5prior Powplog Statiom should
be rased, but that there is m stein driven punp nhleh should be preserved, and
reconnended that he be authorized to have the building tOFI down os soon as
,practical, after the pump has been moved to another location,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney rot preparation of the
proper measure with the understanding that the City Manager will advise Council
,what he proposes to do with the pump, where it is to be placed and the cost of
moving same. The notion was seconded by Mr. Fond and unanimously adopted.
, $£#£R5 AND STORM DRAINS: The City Ranager submitted the following report
with regard to making prelinlnary application for federal grants for sewage
treatnent worksc
'Roanoke, Virginia
February 23, 196§
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The United States Covernment has recelred from the President
a proposal to remove deleterious matter from the sir.ann of our
Nation and Senate Bill 4 *Public Law 660 87-88, Section 6 provides
grants for construction of sewage treatment works and appurtenances.*
It is expected that mhile Congress has not yet taken action
some funds will be appropriated~ therefore, Virginia may share in
the distribution up to two million dollars. The State Water
Control Board has set May 1, 1965, as a deadline for accepting
applications for grants aid ! would suggest that you acco~plisb the
following:
(a) Amthorize the City Manager to make an appropriate
request for fonds to aid in construction of a
buildlngt trackage and other necessary addenda for
the chlorination of the effluent from our sewage
disposal plant.
(b) Assistance for Federal funds for laying a parallel
line to our 12-1nch main along Lick Run from Court
Street on the north to Norfolk Avenueon the south,
or as moch distance as funds may be available,
(c) The inclusion of funds for our part of the relief of
drainage south from Rim Avenue along Third Street,
S, E., to the River.
(d) Assistance for Federal funds for laying a parallel
line to existing interceptor line along Tinker Creek
from Lick Run to the sewage disposal plant site, south
of Roanoke River.
In each of these requests, if successful, we would receive a
30 percent grant,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitted a
written report, recommending that Mr. Mill;am A. Kelly; Chief Probation Officer of
the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court~ he granted a leave of absence from June
14 through August 20, 1965, to attend the Juvenile Officers* Institute at the
University of Minnesota without being removed from the payroll or forfeiting fringe
benefits.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
SIGNS: The City Manager submitted a ~ritten report, transmitting a
request of the Junior Momanes Club of Roanoke, Incorporated, for permission to
erect a banner at Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street from March 15 to April 5,
1965, in connection with a revue to be sponsored by the organization, the City
Manager verbally reporting that he does not recommend granting the request.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the Junior Mamma's
Club and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Mayor Dillard
voting no.
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
report of the Department of Poblic Melfare for the month of December, 1964, and
listing other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report was received and filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
TAXES: Council having adopted an Ordinance providing for a tax credit of
$450 to owners of real estate over 6§ years of age with a gross income of less than
$2,000 per year and having continned a committee composed of Messrs. Murray Aa
Stoller, Chairman, James E. Jones and Robert A. Garland for the purpose of preparing
a form of application for the credit. Mr. itoller made a verbal report and submitted
the form of application.
Mr. itoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure providing that the form of application be transmitted to the Com-
missioner of the Revenue for consideration and for such use as he may deem advisable
and that the committee be discharged. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Stoller and Mayor Dillard ................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Pond and Mheeler ..............................
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having appointed a
committee composed of Messrs. Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Robert A. Garland and
James Eo Jones to make a study of water and sewer rates presently imposed by the
City of Roanoke on non-resident users and having directed the City Attorney to
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cost of *rooting tko sewogeq foclodiag moa-operating as well as opera*Jag coots,
for presentation to Council for approvolq after which the contract shall be offered
hie.
'Roanoke. Virginia
February 23. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The below committee met in the City Manager's office on
Tuesday. February 16. at 9 a.m.. to discuss your directive from
File 27. and me quote as follows:
*lam enclosing copy of a resolution of the Roard of
Supervisors of Roanoke Countyt requesting that the
contract between the County of Roanoke and the City
of Roanoke, dated September 28, 1954, dealing with
the treatment of domestic and commercial wastes, be
amended by adding thereto a tract of land containin9
17.937 acres located southwest of Ferncliff Avenue
and northeast of Cove Road. N. Me. and a tract Of
land containing 23.005 acres located on the north side
of Em,rough Road. S. £.. (Virginia Route 658) east of
Randall Drive (Virginia Route 659). which Resolution
was before the Council of the City of Roanoke at its
meeting on Monday. February 1. 1965.
*On motion, duly seconded and unanimously adopted, the
request was referred to you for study, report and
recommendation to Council**
At the present time, the City has entered into a contract
S/ J. ~. £incanon
5/ Roy L. Webber
Roy L, Webber
S/ Murray A, Stoller
#r, Stoller moved that COUlnil concur ia the reconmeadation of the
committee end that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparotion of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
DRPARTM£NT OF FUBLIC WORKS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on equipmeat far various municipal departments submitted the folloming
report:
*February lB, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere received and opened before City Council on February 16,
1965, for supplling equipment for various City departments or
divisloi~s. Attached is a tabulation of the bids received.
Your Comlttee met on Thursday, February IBth and reviewed the bids.
The Committee recommends that the contracts for the equipment be
awarded in the amounLs and to the firms listed opposite the
respective items of equipment:
Item Quanity ~ Using
, Not Description Unit Amount Firm
I I Rubber-Tired Front Mcllhany
End Loader St. Repair 12oq36.00 Equip. Co.
2 I Tractor with Front Sewer ~ Seibel
End and Backhoe Drain Coast. 5,837.00 Bros.
3 I Tractor with Front Sewage SeJbel
End Loader Treatment 2,795,00 Bros,
4 I Tractor with Front Parks
End Loader and ~ Seibel
Disk Harrow Recreation 3,402.00 Bros.
5 2 Tractors with Side- Seibel
mounted mowers St. Repair 5,188.00 Bros.
6 I Trailer Rodel Brush Parks ~ Shaffer
Chipper Recreation 2,796.75 Equipment
7 I Trailer Mounted Air Traffic Eng. Rcllhany
Compressor ~ Comm. 5,300.00 Equip. CO.
8 I Precision Swing Semage Graves
Lathe Treatment 5,115.00 Humphreys
In every case with the exception of item I and 2, the low bidder is
indicated as listed.'
Item 1--The low bidmeeting the specifications was submitted by
Seibel Bros. This bid does not meet the specifications in several
major poets and was disregarded. The next low bid was submitted
by Capital Equipment Co., Inc., of Richmond, for the Trojan Front
End Loader, in the amount of $12,289.20. The next low bid was
submitted by Mcllhany Equipment Co** Inn** on a Scope Robile in the
amount of $12,93b.00. This represents a difference of $646.80.
Your Committee feels that it would be to the best interest of the,
City to acquire the Scope Robile from Bcllhany Equipment Company,
because it has 20 more Horse Pomerrthan the Trojan Front End Loader,
is more mnneuverable and has a more favorable parts supply and
repair service than Capital Equipment Co. Furthermore, the City has
had two scope Hobiles for over 17 years, one of which we are still
using, and our experience with both of these loaders have been
highly satisfactory.
Item R--The alternate bid submitted by Seibei Hros., in the ~mou~t '
of $5,837.00 on the Tractor with Front.End Loader and Backhoe, does
not measure up to specifications in'a few points, however, your
Committee felt that these points la relation to the City operation
was not major points and therefore were waived in making this
selection. This item of equipment has some additional features which
would more than offset their short comings.
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Vincent S, Wheeler
Ii, Cie*ms Rroriea
S/ J. O. Sink
Jo D. Sink
S B B T om
B. B, Thompson
S M P Juc on
M. P. Jackson
Rex T, HI*cheil
In this connection. Hr. Floyd M, ~unnally and Mr, James T, Dngby. repre-
senting the Capital Equipment Company. appeared before Council and protested against
accepting the bid of Mcllhany Equipment Company, Incorporated, on a Scope Mobile,
Mr. Nannally stating that the TroJan Front End Loader, manufactured by hfs firm
bas the sane horsepower as the Scope Mobile, that it has a turning radius of 21 feet
5 inches, as compared with a turning radius of 21 feet, 5 1/2 inches, of the Scope
Mobile, that his firm has local repair service and parts supply service out of
Richmond and Batavia, Nem York, as compared with service from Portland, Oregon, for
the Scope Mobile, and that overall the TroJan Front End Loader meets mote of the
specifications than the Scope Mobile.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Garland moved that Council concur
in the recommendations of the committee, with the exception of accepting the bid of
Mcllhany Equipment Company, Incorporated, for supplying one rubber-tired front end
loader to the Street Repair Division of the Department of Public Works in the amount
of ~12,936. that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
providing for the purchase' of the balance of the equipment as recommended by the
committee and that the question of purchasing the rubber-tired front end loader be
Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously
deferred action on an Ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to acquit,
or attempt to acquire from Messrs. Herman and S. Albert Trompeter approximately 4 1/:
acres of land required for the extension of WileyDrive along Roanoke River for a
sum not to exceed $7,000, the matter was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering
the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16292) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of
approximately 4.5 acres of land in and on the north side of Roanoke River upon
River; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 64.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following rnte:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: None ............ -~---0.
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Mr. Garland then offered the follomlag emergency Ordinance appropriating
the sum of $7.000:
(s16293), AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s167, *Contingencies
and Section #170, *Capltal,* of the 19&5 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 65.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Nessrs, Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond and Nheeler ............... 5,
NAYS: Mr. Stoller and Mayor Dillard .................................. 2.
LIBRARIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting with regret the resignation of Mr. Hubert $o Leonard as a
member of the Roanoke Public Library Board, he presented same; whereupon. Mr.
Stoller offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16294) A RESOLUTION accepting with regret the resignation of Mr.
Hubert Se Leonard as a member of the cityts Library Board.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28. page 66.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion w~s seconde,
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollerb Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Ranager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
mhereupon, Rr, Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~I6295) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Ranager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 66.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde*
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
INYEGRAYION: Council having,directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to 91ye assurance to the
United States Government that the City of Roanoke will comply with the 1964 Civil
Mights Act in the use of federal fonds, he presented.same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller
offered the following Resolution:
(n16296) A RESOLUTXON providing assurance of compliance with certain
Federal lam.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolmtion Book No. 28, page
318.
Mr. Sa,lief moved tke adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
aecouded b~ Mr. Pollard cad adopted b~ the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Sa,lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................. T.
NAYS: None ........... O.
.POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to grunt
Captain Murray O. Cochran and Patrolman James L. ¥iur u la,ye of absence from
June 14through August 20. 1965. to attend the Juvenile Officerst Institute at the
University of Minnesota without being removed from the payroll or forfeiting fringe
benefits, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Sa.liar oIfered the following Resolution
(w162g?) A RESOLUTION concurring in the recommendation of the City
Manurer relating to the duties and employment of certain employees of the ca,yes
Police Deportment.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No, 2D, page 60,)
Hr. it.lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. it.lief. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to take
proper action to cans. the Commodity Distribution Program to he terminated and
discontinued as soon after March 1, 1965, as, in his judgment, is practicable, the
City Attorney presented same.
In a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard presented a letter from Mrs.
Helen Thompson. stating the she is ineligible for welfare funds and that she is
in desparate need of help for herself and her nine children, Mayor Dillard pointing
out that Mrs. Thompson would at least be able to obtain food if the Commodity
Distribution Program is continued.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the City
Manager be directed to continue the Commodity Distribution Program until September
1, 1965, and to report back to Council with his recommendation at that time. The
motion was seconded h! Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ZONING: Council having previously concurred in a recommendation of the
City Planning Commission that lan~ known as the WOld Trout Place' bordering on
Shenandoah Avenue to the north, Luck*t, Street to the west, Thirtieth Street to
the east and the Norfoi~ and Mestern Railway Company property to the south, not be
fez.ned from Heavy Industrial District to Light Industrial District pending adoption
of the new Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Orburn R. Bloodworth, Jr., representing the
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Westuood - Wilmont Farms Civic League, appelred before the body, advising that
it has-cone to his ottention that preliminary pills are under may to erect l
pre-stressed concrete beuw pleat on this site which would be very detrimeltol to
the surrounding residential oreo, and reqlested that Council review lad possibly
hold up all industrial building permits il this area until the Rem Zoning Ordlnouce
is adopted.
Mr. Pollard moved that the question of rezoning the area frow Heavy
Industrial District to Light Industrial District be referred back to the City
Planning Connission for further study, report and recommendation to Council. The
notion was seconded by WP. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that, pending a study by the City Planning Con-
mission of rezoning the above area from Heavy Industrial District to Light Industri
District, the City Manager be directed not to issue a building permit for the
constroction of heavy industry in thlsarea without the concurrence of Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVKD
A~EST:
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COUNCIL, REGOLAR MEETING,
Monduy, March 1, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Coaucil
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday. March 1, 1965. at 7:30 p.m., mltb Mayor
Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy N. Pollard,
ir., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?.
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur So Omens. City Manager, Mr. Janes N. glncant
Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend W. B.
Pollok, Associate Pastor, Raleigh Court Methodist Church.
MINUTES: COpy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
February 8, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
5toiler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and uoaoinously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set o public hearin*
for ?:30 p.m** Mnnday, February 1, i965, on the question of establishing a setback
line ga Colonial Avenue. 5. N., from Brandon Avenue to the corporate limits, to
srovtde for an 80-foot street, and having continued the public hearing until March
· 1965. pending a survey to establish the center line of Colonial Avenue, the mattel
again before the body.
In this connection· the following communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that a building setback line of 80 feet from either side
of the center line of Colonial Avenue be established, was before Council:
*December 18, 1964
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Cooncll
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission considered this matter at its regular
meeting of December 16, 1964. After thorough study of all factors
involved, the Planning Commission determined that Colonial Avenue
is a major thoroughfare, which, according to the Major Arterial
Highway Plan, requires a right-of-nay of 80 feet. It is antici-
pated that certain changes in land use along Colonial Avenue mill
occur over a period of time. At the present time, a setback line
varying from ?0 feet to 80 feet measured from the centerline, is
established by the location of residential structures.
In anticipation of the proposed widening of Colonial Avenue and
based on existing setbach lines, the Planning Commission recom-
mends tO City Council that a setback line of 80 feet be established
for all strnctnres on Colonial Avenue extending from its inter-
section'mith Brandon Avenue to the corporate limits. This setback
line should be measured from the center of the existing road and
should be established by a land survey by the City Engineering
Department.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Morner Ko Sensbach
for Henry B. Boynton
Chairman#
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Hr.'Mlllium F. Clark0 City Engineer° appeared before Council and advised
that the Department of Public Harks feels that m building setback lime of 60 feet
from either side of the center line of Colonial Avenue is sufflclemt. Hr.
emphasizing that the public he·ring is for the purpose of establishing · building
setback lice and not on the question of widening C,i,mini Avenue.
A group of residents of G,l,mini Avenue appeared before Council in
opposition to the proposed setback lice on the grounds that if and mhen Colonial
Avenue is'widened to more than 80 feet the road will'come too close to their homes
and requested that improvements be made to the existing street instead,
Among those speaking in opposition to the proposed setback line were
R. R. Greenwood. Hr. Ho E. Coffey. Mrs. Charles H. Thompsoh. Mrs. H. H. birr. Sr..
Hr. Ho H. Mira. Sr.. Hr. M. Jo H,bbs. Jr.+ Mrs. James M. Hale+ MFS. Curtis C.
Lin.berry. Mr. H. P. Johnson, Hr. H. Jo Gev,rs. Mr. J. A. Howell+ Mr. T. M. Hodges
and Mr. L. H. Slgmon.
Mt. Clack voicing the opinion that the residents of Colonial Avenue are
confused as to the purpose of the setback line and expressing a desire to meet
with them for the purpose of explaining the setback line in detail, Mr, St,lieF
moved that the public bearing be continued until 7:30 p.m.. April 5. 1965. in ordex
that the City Engineer might meet with the residents of Colonial Avenue for the
purpose of explaining the proposed setback line in detail, The motion was seconded
by Hr° Jones and unanimously adopted.
AMBULANCES-LIFE SAVING CREWS: Council at its meeting on May Il, 1964,
having postponed a public hearing scheduled for May 18+ 1964. on a propose~
Ambulance Ordinance. and having approved an amendment to Section 17 of the proposed
Ordinance to provide that voluntary ambulance service shall not remove patients
from a hospital located in the city unless such patient be transported to a point
outside of the city by an ambulance operated from a location or headquarters
outside the city, and having set a public hearing on the revised Ordinance for
7:30 p.m.. March 1. 1965. the matter was before the body.
In this connection. Dr. William H. Keel,r. Commissioner of Health. pointe~
oat that the Ambulance Ordinance was written by a committee appointed by the City
Manager and that the committee has recommended the adoption Of said Ordinance.
Approximately 50 members of the local life saving crews appeared before
Council in opposition to the proposed Ambulance Ordinance.
Mr. Pollard moved that the Ambulance Ordinance be filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Conncil having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m**
Monday. March 1. 1965. on the question of zoning the Edgehill and Peakwood Drive
areas recently annexed to the City of Roanoke. the matter was before the body°
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission with regard to how the property should be zoned, was before Council:
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"January ?, 1965
The Bonornbie Benton O, Biltard, Mayor
ned Itembers of City Council
ioenohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting on January 60 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered the application of zone districts to the
territory embraced within the recent enlargement of the limits
of the City of Roanoke and generally knoun as the Edgehill area.
After careful studI of nil factors involved and application or
Title 15. Chapter 4, Article Vlll. Section 35 of the City Code,
the Girl Planning Commission concluded that General Residence
District should be applied to all of the territory recently
annexed, excepting all lots ulth frontage on Franklin Road
(U. S. 220). uhich lots should be zoned for Business District,
The application or zone districts Is more clearly defined on
Plan No. 4673. prepared bi [iici and Raison. Consulting
Engineers. Lyuchburg. Virginia, under date of August 21. 1964,
a copy of which is transmitted uith this connunloatlon.
Sincerely yours.
S/ ~erneF K. Sensbach
for Henri B. Boynton
(=16~g8) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Title IV. Chapter 4. Sec. 1.
31. 1964.
· H£REA$. the public bearing as provided for Jn said notice published in
1. That the following described areas heretofore annexed by the City of
Roanoke as of midnight, December 31, 1964, viz.:
(a) Lots I thru 30, inclusive, Block #AW, ns shown on the map of
Edgehlll Corporation, enid lots fronting on the sou*beast
line of D. $. Route 220 (Franklin Road, extended);
(b} All of Dlock l, Section 1, ns shown on the map cf Edgehill
(m) All of Block 5, Section 2, as shana on the map of Edgehill
be, and said areas are hereby zoned to Business District; and the Zoning Hap shall
be changed in this respect; and
2'. That the remainder of the aforesaid annexed areas, viz.:
(a) All of Parcel "B' annexed to the City at midnight, December
31, 1964, being certain lots and portions of lots located
in Blocks 'P' and *0'. according to the map of Prospect
Dills; and
(b) All of the remaining areas of Parcel #A* annexed to the City
effectire at midnight, December 31, 1964, aforesaid, excluding
only those areas fronting on U. S. Route 220, above-mentioned;
be, and said .areas are hereby zoned to General Residence District, and the Zonin9
Map shall be changed in this respect; reference being hereby made to a copy of Plan
No. 4675 being the Metes and Bonnds Map of Areas Annexed by the City of Roanoke at
midnight, December 51, 1964, on file in the Office of the City Clerk, whereon the
areas above-described and hereby zoned to Business District are shown colored in
red crayon and the areas hereby zoned to General Residence District are shown
colored in yellow crayon.
The motion was seconded by Br. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond. 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................. O,
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: Council having previously referred to 1965 budget study
a petition signed by 103 employees of the Water, Garage. Maintenance, Street
Cleaning and Sanitation Departments of the City of Roanoke requesting that their
pay periods be changed from semi-monthly to every two weeks, and no action having
committee, appeared before the body, pointing ant that several times a year there
are seventeen days between pay periods which makes it ~ard on the employees in
balancing their personal budgets, and requested that these employees be paid every
two weeks instead of semi-monthly.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland pointing Out that although
the employees in question would be paid 26 ~imes a year instead'of 24 times as at
present their total annual pay would remain the same, Hr. Janes moved that the
request be referred ~o a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman,
Roy Re Pollard, Sr., Clarence E. Pond and J. Robert Thomas for the purpose of
ascertaining whether or not equipment in the office of the City Auditor can handle
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the change lu the pay periods or these employees nnd to report bock to Council,
The iotlom mas seconded b7 Hr, Pond ~nd unanimously adopted.,
Mr, Jones then moved thu% the questlon of n corresponding Increase In
pay rot the two additional pay periods be referred to the Budget COmmission for
considerotion in connection with Its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1965~
66. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pollard end unonimously adopted,
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr, R. E. English, President of the goeuoke Fire TiMbre
Association, oppeared before Council and presented n petition signed by 111 members
of the Fire Deportment, requestlog n meeting with the Chief of the Fire Deportment,
the City MonoMer, any or all members of Council and the Assistant Fire Chiefs In, un
~ffort to obtoin the honorable reinstatement of Mr, Mallace M, Mattox to his former
position with the Fire Department,
Mr. Garland stated that be has no objection to such a meeting, but he is
under the impression the City Manager and the Chief of the Fire Department have
made up their minds and such a meeting would be fruitless.
Mr. Jones agreed with Mr. Garland, pointing out that under the City
Charter Council does not have any jurisdiction in the matter,
Mr. Pond read the folloming prepared statement:
#Mr, Mayor, I should like to amplify a statement I made to
Council on February 8 on this subject.
I hold no persocal malice towards Mr. Mattox. I feel that
the recent activities of the Virginia Central Labor Council and
Roanoke City Democratic Committee in asking for a reinstatement
of Mr. Bottom were ill advlsed and not In accordance with
established procedures.
'Mr. Mattox mas dismissed from the Roanok~ Fire Dep~rtment
on October 17, 1963 for insubordination. This was agreed upon
by bls superiors, the Fire Chief and the City Manager.
His dismissal was thoroughly investigated by a City Council
Study Commission and they upheld the decision of the City
Last December, the City Manager offered Mr. Mattox a job
in the Weight and Measures Department at the City Market. Mr.
Mattox did not even reply to this Job offer.
The operation of the City's administrative functions is
delegated to the City Manager, and from my investigation of this
case I support the City Manager in his actions.
Now a word to the Roanoke city Firemen. Me have in our
City approximately 179 firemen. The Bible says you cannot serve
two Masters -- that saying is eqoolly true today. While X am
not suggesting mbo shall represent the firemen. I am saying that
you owe to your department, to your City, and to your community
a certain amount of loyalty and devotion to duty. I think it Is
high time that each of you firemen search your noels and ask
yourself.this question. A1 I being loyal to my department and to
my city in petitioning the Council to reinstate Mr. Mattox? It
mill take some courage and intestinal,fortitude for you to make
the right decision, bat I think it is high time that you your-
selves made this judgement.
What effect does all of this apparent dissension in our
city government have on our industrial climate in this area. It
is like a cancerous gromth in our industrial health. Me have
substantial groups of people who are striving to attract new
industries to our city. If they are successful, this will mean
more Jobs, increased payrollst and more taxes. To name the more
active of these groups is the Chamber of Commerce, Norfolk and
Western Railway Company, and the Appalachian Power Company. As
long as this bickering exists in our city government, these
groups cannot do an effective job Of sealing the Roanoke Valley
good place to live, so why do we tolerate all this dissension?
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Let we suggest 4 things which I think would help:
1. File this petition nad close this matter for the
foreseeable future.
Continue to give the City Mennger our full support,
3. Ask the indulgence of the press nad television in
playing down hems items concerning minor dissensions
in oar city government,
4. At a time when so much needs to be done in preparing
for the proper grnmth and development Of our city,
let us forget our petty squabbles, lick our woundst
and get down to the business at hand,u
Mr. Stoller stated that he considers the request of Mr. English for a
meeting very temperate and that he has no objection to such a meeting.
Mayor Dillard voiced the opinion that reinstating Mr. Mattox to his former
position with the Fire Department would do more toward eliminating dissension lu
City Government than anything else.
Mr. Malter M. Johnson, a member of the Virginia Central Labor Council and
the Roanoke City Democratic Committee, expressed resentment at the inference of
Mr. Pond that either Of the organizations would do anything to hurt the city.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Pood moved that the petition
presented by Mr. English be filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
LIBRARIES-SCHOOLS-PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously
concurred in the recommendation of the Raleigh Court Branch Library Committee that
the branch library be located on the east side of Orandin Read, 5. W., between
Avenel Avenue and Laburnum Avenue, in Shrine Hill park, a communication from the
Roanoke City School Board, pointing out that no consideration was given to including
a library when the Master Development Plan for Shrine Hill Park was prepared, that
the architects believe a building between the main entrance and the Patrick Henry
High School site would detract from the overall effect Of the school, that the
architects feel the area southwest of the Avenel Avenue entrance would be a logical
location for the branch library, and suggesting that the opinion of the architects
mbo developed the master plan for the Shrine Hill site be given due consideration,
was before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be referred to the Raleigh Court
Branch Library Committee for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-5LUM CLEARANCE: The following communication from the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority with reference to increasing the maximum
income limit for occupants of the Lansdonne Park and Lincoln Terrace Housing projects
effective April 1, 1965, was before Council:
"February 25t 1965
Honorable Mayor
and
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Vl£glnla
Gentlemen:
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This Autkority since 1959 has operated its two lam-rent
housing project~ Lonsdomoe Perk and Lincoln Terrace,
mlth established moxlmem Income limits.or $2900,00 per
annum for each family for admission and $3300.00 per
annum for each family rot continued ocoupsloy.
In accordance with the Code of Virginia, Section 36-22,
the Authority is required to advise the City Council or any
changes lu the mnxlmem income limits at least thirty (30)
days prior to the effective date.
This is to advise that effective April l, 1965. the following
annual maximum income limits are established for low-rent
housing projects in Roanohe, Virginia, as follows:
Continued
Family Composition Admission Snecial Occupancy
One or more persons $3300.00 $3700.00 $3700.00
The special limits apply only to families for admission who
require housing os a result of Governmental action including
code enforcemento highway or street construction and urban
renewal or redevelopment projects.
The increase in income limits Is based on the Consumer Price
Index, Bureau of Labor Statistics which indicates a 9~ increase
in the cost of living from 1959 to 1964. It will enable the
Authority to continue to serve a crqss section of low income
families in Roanoke.
Very truly yours,
S/ Russell R. Henley
Russell R. Henley
Executive Director"
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
the commonication was flied.
CITY MANAGER: A communication from The International City Managers*
Association, ~ommending Council for its action in reaffirming support of the
Council-Manager form of government and expressing confidence in the City Manager.
sas before the body.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be filed. The motion was second
by Mr. Stoller and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
TAXES-LICENSES: A communication from the Roanoke Food Brokers Associatio
advising that the organization was not contacted prior to the report of the Roanoke
Tax Study Committee with regard to license revisions and requesting that the
communication mud un attached presentation as to why food products brohers should
not be classified for license taxes purposes as professional men be made a part of
the tax study file so that they will be before the members of Council should
license revisions be considered at a later date,.was before Council.
Mr, Stoller moved that the communication and presentation be referred to
the tax study file and that the Roanoke Food Brokers Association be advised that it
will be notified of a public hearing before any changes in the License Tax Code are
considered. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously, adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County,, requesting that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke, dated September 28, 1954. dealing with the treatment of domestic
and commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a 36.20-acre tract of land
located west of Virginia Secondary Route 692 (Sugar Loaf Mountain Road), was before
Council.
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Mr, Wheeler moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S, Owens. Janes N. Kincanon, Roy L, Webber and Hurray A, Stoller for
stady, report and reoommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted · mrttten report, recommending
that the street lighting on Williamson Road. N. W., be improved from Preston Avenue
to Hershberger Road by removing eight 10,000 lumen incandescent street lights and
installing twenty-two 21.000 lumen mercury vapor street lights, os well as two
10,000 lumen incandescent street lights on the HeFshbeFger Road approaches to
Willlamson Road,
Mr, Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(c16299) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of eight 10o000 lumen
orerhead incandescent street lights and the installation of twenty-two 21.ooo lumen
mercury vapor street lights on Rllliamson Road, N. M** between Preston Avenue and
Hershberger Road. and two 10,000 lumen overhead incandescent street lights on the
south side of Hershherger Road, N, M.
(For fall text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No, 26, page 68.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
;by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stellar, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report a request of patrons of the Washington Heights Elementary School that
a school crossing guard or a police officer be assigned to the school every morning
from 6:20 to 6:50 and every afternoon from 2:30 to 2:50 on school days, the City
Manager submitted a written report, advising that without additional personnel it
would be impossible for him to assure the police protection requested by the
patrons of the Hashington Heights Elementary School.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the City Ranager
be directed to furnish adequate police protection to handle traffic at the ~ashingto
Heights £1ementary School by paying the police officers overtime, if necessary.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stellar and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted a
written report, pointing out that on December 16, 1963, the City of Roanoke entered
~cto a contract with the Pyro Incinerator and Supply Corporation for modernization
of the City Incinerator in the amount of $151,190, that he has been advised by the
architects for the project that the contractor has completed its part of the
contract except for hydraulic line repairs, and recommended that he be authorized
to release all of the $16,116,40 he is holding under the contract, with the
exception of $500.00.
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Mr, Rheeler moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager, The motlou was seconded.by Mr,,Pollard end unanimously adopted,
TRAFFIC: The City Manager having previously recommended that Wlndsqr
Crandin Road, and the matter having been referred back to him for farther study,
report and recommendation, he presented · written report, advising that since over
82~ of the residents on Mlndsor Avenue have requested that the street be made one
may eastbound he believes it is in the publlc*s interest and his position remains
the same,
In this connection, a petition signed by 41 residents of Arlington Road,
Windsor Avenue, Greenwood Road, Blenheim Road and Sherwood Avenue, S, M** opposing
making Rindsor Avenue a one-way streeto was before Council.
Speaking in favor of making Windsor Avenue a one-way street eastbound
were Messrs, T. H, Farmer, C, C. Rush, G. T. Wilson and Edwin J, Davis,
,Mr, Stoller moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager fo:
further study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS-SEVERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to the
City Manager for ~study and report the requests of Mr. G. R. Coleman, 2304 Kermit
Avenue, N. E., that a street light be installed in front of his home rather than at
the corner of Rermlt Avenue and Clyde Street, N. E., that a storm drain in the
vicinity of his property be ~leane~ out and that unsanitary conditions at the sewer
pumping station in the area be corrected, the City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the location of the street light has been ~orhed out to the
satisfaction of Mr. Coleman, that the drainage situation will be corrected to the
best he can do; however, without the installation of a drain, he cannot assure
ultimate satisfaction, and that corrective measures have been ,ahem to alleviate
the odor fro~ the sewer pumping station in the area.
On motion of Mr. St*liar. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Manager for
study,and report a request of residents of Fallon Avenue, S. E** that Fallon Avenue
and Twentieth Street be repaired, the City. Manager submitted a written report,
advising that a work order has been issued for necessary street maintenance and
that consideration will be given the streets, along with all others, when the
blacktop program is studied in the spring, at which time Council will receive his
recommendations as to which streets should be included in the 1965 program.
On motion of Mr. St*liar, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation n request of American Motor Inns,
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Incorporated, that Camps Alley, between McOowell Avenue and Orange Avenue; also,
that portion of Rockrleu Avenue, N. E., extending from Camps Alley in a south-
easterly direction for n distance of 200.05 feet, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that
the request be dealed.
Council having also appointed viewers in connection mlth the request, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have visited and viewed the
alley and street in question and ave unanimously of the opinion that no antony.al.nc
would result, either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Den M. Richardson, Attorney,
representing American Motor Inns, Incorporated, requesting a public hearing on the
matter, was before Council.
Mr. St*liar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., April 5. 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
LANDMARKS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare'the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to raze a dilapidated
building at the Crystal Spring Pumping Station, he presented same.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard presented an anonymous poem urging that
the steam-driven pump in the building be preserved.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Mheeler suggesting that it might be
well to repair the building for use by other municipal departments or storage space
Mr. St*lief moved that action on the question be deferred until the regular meeting
of Council on March 15. 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
SEMER5 AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measures authorizing the City Manager to mahe application to the
United States Government and the State MaterControl Board for a grant of funds
under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to aid the City of Roanoke in the
construction of sewage treatment works, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. St*lieF
offered the following Resolution with regard to the construction of a building.
trackage and other necessary addenda for the chlorination of the effluent from the
Sewage Treatment Plant 9,lng into Roanoke River:
(~16300) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing application to be made
for certain grants to the City under the Federal Mater Pollution Control Act.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28; page ?0.)
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Mro St*lieF moved the cdoptlou of the Resolution, The motion
seconded by Mr, Nbc*let and adopted by the f~lowiag vote:
AYES: Masaru, Garland, loses, Pqllord, Pond, St*lief, Rbeeler and
Xnyor Dillard ...... 7 ................... 7o
NAYS: Noun ................. OD
Hr, St*lief offered the foil*ming Resolatfou with regard to laying a
main parallel to the existing 12-inch sewer shin.ut*ag Lick Run from Court Street,
on the north, to Norfolk Avenue, on the south:
(xl~301) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing upplicationto be made
for certain grants to the City under the Federal Mater Pollution Control Act,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 26. page 70.)
Mr. StolleF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Mheelev and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?, . .
NAYS: None ..................O,
Mr. St,lieF offered the foil*ufa9 Resolution with regard to relieving the
drainage situation south from Elm Avenue along Third Street, S. E., to Roanoke
Slyer:
(=16302) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing application to be made
for certain grants to the City under tke Federal Mater Pollution Control Act.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 20, page 71,)
Mr. Sto!ler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motlon was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrso Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pood, St*Ilar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................ O.
Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution with regard to laying a
main parallel to the existing sewer interceptor line along Tinker Creek, from Lick
Run to the Sewage Treatment Plant site, south of Roanoke River:
(~16303) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing application to be made
for certain grants to the City under tho Federal Rater Pollution Control Act.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Roo 28, page 71o)
Sr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil*win9 vote:
AVES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................7.
WAYS= None .................
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Rauager to grant Sr.
Rilliam A. £elly! Chief Probation Officer of.the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
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Court, a leave of absence from Jane 14 throagh Aagast 20, 1955, to attend the
Jay, nile Officers* Institute nt the University of Minnesota without being removed
from the payroll or forfeiting fringe benefits, he presented same; whet,ap,n, Mr,
St,lieF offered the following Resolution:
(a15304) A RESOLUTION concurring in the recommendation of the City
Manager relating to the duties and employment of certain employees of the Clty*s
Juvenile and U,mastic Relations Court.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 72.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lief. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS: None ................. O.
SIGNS: Council having directed tbe City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure permitting the Junior Woman*s Club of Roanoke, Incorporated, to install a
banner at Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street in connection with a revue sponsored
by the organization, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St,lief offered the f,Il,win
Resolution:
(~16305) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to permit the Junior
Moman*s Club of Roanoke, lac,, to install a banner across the intersection of
Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2fl, page 72.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was sec,ndE
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lief and Mheeler ......
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ................................................. 1,
TAXES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for the transmitting to the Commissioner of the Revenue for
consideration and for such use as he may deem advisable of a suggested form of
application for tax credit by owners of real estate over 55 years of age with a
gross income of less than $2,000 per year, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St,lie]
offered the f,Il,wing Resolution:
i~16305) A RESOLUTION relating to the real estate tax credit provided
for in Ordinance No. 16225; end discharging the committee heretofore appointed in
the premises.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boor Noq 29, page
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Mayor Dillard ......... 5.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and Wheeler ..................................
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure declining for the time being, n request of the Board of
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Supervisors of Roanoke County trot the contract between the City of Rooaoke and the
County of Roanoke dated 5eptetber 28, 1954, dealing mith the treatment or domestlm
and oomuercla! vistas, be amended by adding thereto a tract, of landcontaleing
17,937 acres locoted southmost of Ferneliff Avenue and northnest of Core Bond,
N. M.. and a tract of land containing 23.005 acres located on the north side of
Rntrough Rood. So £. (Virginia Route 658), east of Randall Drive (Virginia Route
659), he presented same.
lo this connection, Mro Thomas H. .Beasley appeared before Council
and urged that the request of Ronnoke County be granted.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Stollev offered the following
Resolution:
(e1630Y) A RESOLUTIO~ declining, for the tine being, a request to
further amend the contract of September 28, 1954, between the City of Roanoke and
the County of Roanoke, dealing with the treatment of domestic and commercial
wastes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page ?3.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was second~
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Res*rio Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
BAYS: None ..................O,
DEPARrMENY OF PUBLIC ~ORKS: Conncil having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting bids on equipment for various municipal
departments, with the exception of the bid of Mcllhany Equipment Company, Incor-
porated, for supplying one rubber-tired front end loader to the street repa'lr
division of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $12,936, he presented
same; mhereupon, Mr. Rheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16308) AN ORDINAECE providing for the purchase and acquisition of
various items of equipment needed for the use of various of the City's departments
or divisions by accepting certain bids made for supplying the same; rejecting
certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 28, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stolier and adopted by the following vote: ~
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure assigning certain authori,ty and responsibility for the
continuing comprehensive transportation planning process to the Roanohe Valley
Regional Planning Commission, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. 5toiler offered
the folloming Resolution:
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.(u16309) A RESOLUTION assigning certain authority and responsibility
rot the'continuing comprehensive transportation planning process to the Ronnoke
Valley Regional Planning Commission, mlth the concurrence of said Commission,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 76.)
Nrc St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde¢
by Mr, ~heeler and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ................ O,
TAXES: Council having adopted Ordinance No. 16225 providing a tax credit
for caners of real estate over 65 years of age with a gross icc,se of less than
$2,000 per year, Mr, StolleF pointed out that the Ordinance mas not made a part of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, and moved that the foil,ming Ordinance
directlng~tbe codification of Ordinance No. 16225 into the City Code be placed
upon its first reading:
(a16310) AN ORDINANCE directing the codification of Ordinance No. 16225,
providing a certain tax credit as to property taxes imposed opon real property in
the City for certain persons who are sixty-five years of age or over upon certain
terms and conditions, into The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Ordinance No.
16225, adopted on the 2Sth day of January, 1965, providing a certain tax credit as
to property taxes imposed upon real property in the City, for certain persons ~ho
are sixty-five years of age or over and relating generally to the terms and con-
ditions of any such tax credit and to the time it may be granted and to the manner
in which it is applied for and granted, consisting of twelve lettered sections,
lettered (a) through (1), inclusive, be, and said ordinance is hereby codified into
The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, and into Chapter 1, Title VI, thereof,
relating to Current Taxes, the provisions of said ordinance to be numbered and
captioned Sec, 15, 'Tax Credit upon certain realty -- terms and conditions,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the foil.win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, St. Ilar and Mayor Dillard ..............
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Pond and Kheeler .............. L ................ 3.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET: The City Clerk reported that Mayor Benton O. Dillard, Messrs.
Arthur S. Owens, J. Robert Thomas, Byron A. Hicks, Hamilton M. Redman, K. T. Watkin
and Richard E. Martin have qualified as members of the Budget Commission for the
fiscal year 1965-66.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having authorized the
employment of the fi~m of Greeley and Hans,n, Engineers, for the performance of
certain engineering services in connection mith the construction and operation of
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the City luciuerntore Mr, Mheeler, Chairmen of the Incinerator Committee, sobmltted
the report of the eaginecrso snmsurfzlng the results o[ their rerieM of the deuigu
and construction of recent alterations mud additions to the City Incinerator and
suggesting further alterations and udditfons that should be sade to fmprofe the
operation or the Incinerator,
After u discussion of the muttert Mr, Nheeler moved that the City Attorne
be directed to prepare the proper measure providing for the retaining of the firm
of Greeley and flnnsen to perform engineering services in connection math proposed
aids to the furnace operation and refuse storage and handling and authorizing the
City Manager to advertise for bids on the uorh, The motion was seconded by UFo
Pollard and unanimously adopted,
On motion or Hr. Jones, seconded b~ Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting uss adJourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST~
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COUNCIL, BEGULAR HEETING
#oedny, #arch 8, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met. in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Nondoyo March 8. 1965. at 2 p.m...the regular
men*InO hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENTz Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sret Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. St,liar. Vincent S. Wheeler end Bayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens. City Ranager. Mr. James N. Mlncau
Assistant City Attorney. end Mr. J. Robert Th,nas. City Auditor.
IN¥OCAT~ON: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend C. B.
Pierson. Chaplain~ Veterans Administration Hospital.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on #onda~.
February 15. 1965. having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr.
St,liar. seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on Item No.
1. covering five refuse bodies, rear loading type. minimum capacity 16 cubic yards;
Item No. I (Alternate). covering five refuse bodies, cylindrical type. minimum
capacity 18 cubic yards; and Item No. 2. covering two refuse bodies0.cylindrical
type. minimum capacity 16 cubic yards, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m.. Monday. March 8. 1965. and to be opened at 2:00 p.m** before
Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement.
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:
Bidde~
Baker Equipment
Engineering Company
General Balding ~
Machine Company
Municipal Sales Company
Seal-Press, Incorporated
Smith-Moore Body
Company. Incorporated
The Tidy Corporation
Truck Equipment
Corporation
Item Not 1
$23,525.00
22,500.00
22,800.00
20,875.00
20,744.96
Item NO.
Alternate Item Not .2
$17,000.00
19,257.50
(20 cu, yd.)
$6,540.00
17,990.00 7,196.00
(18 cu, yd.
Mr. St,lieF moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrso Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman, Murray A. St,liar, Arthur 5. Owens and B. Cie
Broyles for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The motion
was ~econded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
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CITY GOVERNMENT-CLERK OF THE COURTS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids on microfilming certain records and supplying certain microfilming equip-
ment for the Office or the Clerk of the Courts, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until lz30 p.mo, Monday, March 8, 1965. and to be opened et 2:00 p.m.,
before Council,,#eyor DJllprd asked Jf anyone bad,any questions about the adver-
tisement, and no representative present raining any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the.opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
opened and rend the following bids:
Hall ~ McChesney,
Incorporated - $18,450.00
Logan Gray, Incorporated - 16,079.50
Mann Film Laboratories,
Incorporated - 12,28Y.04
Recordak Corporation - 13,028.00
Remington Office Systems - 11,893,73
Security Microfilm Service - 17,230.00
Technical Reproduction ~
Supply Corporation - 13,137.00
Alternate nl 11~209,50
Alternate n2 9,414.00
Hr, St*liar moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Remits, Murray A, Skull*r, Chairman, Walker R. Carter, Jr,, Arthur S. Owens. J. Robe
Thomas and Rurray A, Foster for tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible
bidder, if the committee so recommends, The motion was seconded by Mr, Jones and
unanimously adopted.
OFFICE HOURS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Arthu~ H. Crush, Jr., Chairman,
Police Liai$o~ Committee, Fraternal Order of Police Associates. appeared before
Council and reqs~sted that employees of the'Police Department be given holidays on
the same basis as other city employees on a forty-hour work week.
On mo{ion of Mr. St*liar, seconded'by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-STReET LIGHTS: A group of residents of Woodleigh Road,
No W., appeared before Council, with Rt. Guy L. Deal acting as spokesman, and
presented a petition signed by 21 residents, requesting that Moodleigh Road be
reconditioned and blacktopped and that a street light be installed at Mast Side
Boulevard and Moodleigh Road.
In this connection, Mr. H. Cletus Hroyles, Director of Public Works,
advised .that ~oodleigh Road has high priority on the street improvement program,
that he will rebuild and resurface the street, but that blacktopping is out for this
year, however, if the property owners will have curb and gutter installed in front
of their hones the street will probably be blacktopped next year.
On motion of Mr~. Jones, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adapted,
the requests were referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommeudation
to Council.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. W. Frank Smyth, Jr.,
Director, Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions,
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transmitting a report on an Inspection of the Police Lookup by the Division on
February IS, 1965, wan before Council.
On motion of Mr, Stoller, seconded by Mr. Jones and unenimously adopted,
the costaunicatlon and report were filed,
CITY JAIL~ A communication from Mr, W. Frank Smyth0 Jr., Director,
Division of Corrections of the Deportment of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report on on inspection of the City Jail by the Division on February 15, 1965,
was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopte4,
the communication nad report were flied. :
ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The following communication from the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority with regard to payment in lieu of taxes
for ~he fiscal year ended September 30, 1964, wes before Council:
"#arch 2, 1965
Honorable Mayor
ODd
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Under the Cooperation Agreement between this Authority and
the City of Roanoke, the Authority shall make a payment in lien
of taxes to the City each fiscal year in an amount which is ten
percent of shelter rents from its Lansdowne Park and Lincoln
Terrace Housing Projects.
The full omonnt each year of such payments since completion
of the projects has been credited against the cost Of off-site
lmprovementa which were paid by the Au~hority,during construc-
tion in 1952.
The attached schedule indicates the application of such
payments as credits to the off-site improvement costs.
The payment in lieu of taxes for our fiscal year ending.
September 30, 1964 totals $17,576.19. Of this amount, $7,213.49
was sufficient to liquidatethe remaining site improvement costs,
leaving $10,362.?0 to be paid to the City of Roanoke.
It i~ with great pleasure that we enclose our check in thc
amount of $10,362,?0.
Very truly yours,
S/ Russell R. Henley
Roasell R. Henley
Executive Director"
Mr. Stoller moved that the check be transmitted to the City Auditor and
t~at the communication be filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition from Mr. James E. Huckholtz, Attorney,
representing abutting property owners, requesting that certain remaining portions
of Roy Drive, S. W., and a certain unnamed street intersecting said Roy Drive shown
on the Map of Section NO. 1, Southern Hills, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
was before Council.
Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and
referring the request to the City Planning Commission:
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(016311) A RESOLUYION providing for tke nppolotoeot of fiv~ viewers io
connection with the application of the abutting landowaers to permanently vacate,
discontinue and close certain remaining portions of Roy Drive and · certain unnamed
street Intersecting said Boy Drive shown on th~ #ap of Section No, 1, Southern
Hllls,.of record In.the Clerkts Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County,
Virginia, in ;lot Rook 3, page 16,' .
.(For full.text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 28, page Tn,)
Mr, St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos seconded
by Mr, Fond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messes, Garlnnd, Jones, Poll*rd, Pond, St*lief, Nh*clef and
Moyor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. Oo
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition from Mr. Frank E, Sounders, Attorney,
representing the Roanoke Hospital Association, requesting that certain portions of
was before Council.
{n16312} A RESOLUTXON providing for the appointment of five viewers in
Rayor Dillard ..................
NAYS: None ..................
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from Jefferson Street around the present parking area of the hospital near the
Crystal Spring Reservoir to connect with tk~ northerly portion of Lake Street
remaining open.
' Mr. St*lief moved that the question of relocating Hell,view Avenue and
Hamilton Terrace nnd conveying land for the construction or an ambulance and service
drive be referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Millls H. Anderson. Attorney. represent-
ing Mr. Roy R. Pollard. Jr.. requesting that property located on the north side of
Melrose Avenue. N. U** between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street. described
as Lot 12. Block 66. Melrose Land Company. Official Tax No. 2522111. he fez*ned from
Special Residence District to Business District. was before Council.
On motion of Mr. St*lief. seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the request Mas referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. T. Howard Bayer. Chairman of the
Electoral Board. pointing out that Section 9. Chapter 2. Title IV. of The Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, establishes the voting place in Jefferson Precinct No.
I on the north side of Highland Avenue, S. W., between Third Street and Franklin
Road, that No. 4 Fire Station has been mold and is no longer available for a voting
place, and requesting that the City Code be amended to establish the voting place
in Jefferson Precinct No, I on the south side of Bullitt Avenue, 5, E.. between
Jefferson Street and First Street, ia order that the Bullitt Avenue entrance of the
Roanoke Public Library may be used for this purpose, was before Council.
Nv. St*lief moved that Council concur In the request of the Electoral
Board and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BBDGET-AIH POLLUTION CONTROL: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that $255 was included in Other Equipment - New under Section 364, waif
Pollution Control,# of the 1965 budget, and recommended that since this item is not
needed it be deleted from the budget and that a shelter for a Hi-Vol Sampler,
voltage regulator and fl*mm, tar in the total amount of $125 be added; also, that
the remaining $130 be transferred to Operating Supplies and Materials.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16313) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaia Section m64, NAif Pollution
Control,' of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 61,)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stnlle£, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of au emergency nature:
'Roanoke, Virginia
March 8, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
Library - I Library Assistant II, Group 16
Public Welfare - I Cnsenorker, Group 10
Water Department - Tractor Operator I, Hourly, Grade 6
Crewman !, Dourly, Grade 9 Pumping Station
Operator, Monthly, Group 13
Maintenance of City Property - 2 Janitors 1, Group 20,' Step 1
Refuse Collection and Disposal - 7 Disposal Laborers, Group 10, Step 1
I Dump Trucher,'Croup ?, Step 1
Street Cleaning - I Laborer,' Group 10, Step 1
Street Repair - 5 Street Grew Helpers, Group 9, Step 1
Sewer and Drain Construction - 1 Street Grew Helper, Group 9, Step 1'
Sewer Maintenance - I Street Crew Helper, Group 9, Step 1
Engineering Dept. - ! am attaching a letter from Mr. Milliam F.
Clark, City Engineer, requesting that Mrs.
Rosemary Craighead be reclassified from
Secretary II. Croop 14 to Secretarial
Technician, Croup IR, or as an alternate
that #r$o Craighead be stepped up to Step
4 In her present position.
One Draftsman, Group 10
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
In this connection, Mr. H, Cletus Hroyles, Director of Public Norks,
appeared before Conncil and explained the necessity for reclassifying the Secretary
II, Croup 14, to a new classification of Secretarial Technician. Group
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur
In the request and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
amending the Pay Plan to provide for the new classification of Secretarial Technlcil
under Group 12. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted, Mr. Jones and
Mayor Dillard voting no,
Mr. StollCr then moved that Council Concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager with regard tb filling vacancies 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.
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PARKS AiD FLAYORODNDS: The City Manager submitted n written report,
advising that the Roanoke Transportation Museum Committee has offered four boats to
be used on Roanoke River in the vicinity of the Transportation museum, that the
insurance on each boat is $51.30 per year, that It mould require one mnn to operate
them mbo should be a trained life guard and the construction of a pier, and that the
Transportation Museum Committee mould like the concurrence of Council in the
operation of these boats on Roanoke River if the tests prove satisfactory.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City manager for study
with the Director of Parks and Recreation and to report back to Council math his
[recommendation. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARSACE REMOVAL: The City manager submitted a
written report, advising that lo the modernization of the City Incinerator damages
were done to the glass by the Star City Steam Cleaning Company in the amount of
$267 nhich was repaired and replaced,by the Salem Glass Company, that the insurance
agent for the Star City Steam Cleaning Company made the check for settlement of the
claim payable to the City of Roanoke rather than the Salem Glass Company, and
recommended that he be authorized to accept the check and sign a release of the
claim for damages and that the City Auditor be authorized to issue a check payable
to the Salem Glass Corporation in a like amount of $267.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and nnaninously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending the
purchase of a 4.47-acre tract of land from Robert L, and Lo*tie S, Hawkins for the
sum of ~23,500 in connection with providing a clear zone at the north end of Runway
15-33 at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16314) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition of a
certain 4.47 acre parcel of land in Roanoke County, necessary for municipal airport
purposes in connection with Airport Projects q-44-012-6414 and 9-44-012-6415; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page
ar. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES:. Messrs. Garland° Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................T.
NAYS: None ................ O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Ranager submitted the follomi
report on changes in personnel of the Police Department and the Fire Department for
the month of February. 1965:
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'ionnoke, Virginia
March 8, 1965
To the City Council
Ronnoke, Vlrginio
Gentlemen:
I nm presenting to you the changes In the personnel of the
police and fire department during the month of February, 1965.
*Police
'The following mere sworn in ns police officers during the month
of Februaryt 1965:
Mr. Lewis E. Logwood, Jr.
1013 Humbert Avenue, S.
NFo Dexter L, Mitchell
4323 Longwood Avenue,
Mr. Robert N. Foster, Jr.
105 13th Street, $.
Mr. £enneth E. Pefldleton, Sr.
2412 Mansfield Street,
Mr. George F. Dyer,
18~8 Bellevllle Road,
tA clerk-stenographer was hired February 16, 1965.
Miss JeFi L. Reynolds
1516 Maiden Lane, S. W.'
tFire
'During the month of February 1965 the following personnel
changes were made within the Fire Department:
Appointed: One (1)
*As of this date the Fire Department has no vacancies, a total of
179 men.t
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
Oo motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted
the following report with regard to the purchase of property from Mr, M. L. Strauss
for park purposes:
"Roanoke, Virginia Narch 8, 1965
TO the C~ty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On the 4th da~ of May, 1964t b~ Resolution No. 15766, you
authorized the purchase of 11.1 acres of land from Mr, M, L,
Strauss and directed that I attempt to secure a 30 percent grant
under the Open Space Division of the Housing and Home Finance
Agency.
A City Council Committee recommended to Council and mas
accepted by Ordinance No. 15765 dated May 4, 1964, the proposal
to accept Mr, Stausst generous offer for certain land and agreed
to purchase the other for a sum not to exceed $21,000,
Mr. Strauss has now installed sewer lines and anticipates
completing his part of the agreement in the subsequent months.
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I mould like to recommend that you refer to the Budget
Commission for its inclusion in the 1965-66 badger the sum of
approximately $42t750 to carry out the Cltyes commitment as
outlined In the Ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Omens
City Manageru
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Monager and that the matter be referred to the Rudget Commission for inclusion of
the sum of approximately $42,750 in the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The City Manager then verbally recommended that Council adopt a Resolutlot
modifying and amending Resolution No. 15766 with regard to the filing of an appli-
cation with the flousing and Roue Finance Agency for a 9rant.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(#16315) A RB$OLDTION directing the filing of application for grant to
acquire certain Open-space Land.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 84.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Kheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AY£$: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, btolleF, Nheeler and
layor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-BEFARTRENT OF PUBLIC WELFAR£: Council having referred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. L. F. Bankinso Burplu:
Commodity Clerk in the Department of Public Welfare, that an employee be paid $38
for work performed at the Commodity Distribution Center, the City Manager submitted
a written report, advising that he cannot recommend the payment as requested.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the report of the City Ranager.
The motion wan seconded by Rt. Rheeler and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of January, 1965.
On motion of Hr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. D. R. Rllliams~ et al** that
property located on the east side of Hain Street. S. W., between Nelton Avenue and
Nlndsor Avenue, described as Lots I and 2, Block 10, Stratford Court, Official Tax
Nos. 1250201 and 1250202, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business
District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending
that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. N. Courtney King, Jr.,
Attorney, representing the petitioners, requesting a public hearing, was before
Council.
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Hr, S~oller moved that · public bearing on the mot·er be keld nt 2 p,·,,
April 12, 1965. The motio~ nas seconded by Hr. Wheeler h~d'uuus~monsly adopted.
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Council having rbfereed to the Clt~ Planning Con-
mlssio· for study0 report o'nd recommendation · request or 24 proper·l owners thc·
au ·lief between Llvlngsto~ Road and Woodiaun Arcane, $. ¥.o extending tm· GeRm,
Street to Gall·ced Arcane; also, un alley extending from Livingston Road to the
above ·Iici, he vacated, discontinued and closede the City'Planning Commission
submitted u written report, recommending that the request be grunted.
Mr. Jones moved that u copy or the report or the City Planning Commission
be forwarded to the property onners with the suggestion that they folloM the
procedure required by law to vacate, discontinue and close public alleys. The
motion was seconded by MF. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMHITTEES:
LIBRARIES: Council having referred to the Raleigh Court Branch Library
Co·mi·tee for its information a communication ~rom the Roanoke City School Board,
expressing the belief that the opinion of architects that the area southwest of
the Avenel Avenue entrance to the Shrine Hill site would be a logical location for
the proposed new'Raleigh Court Branch Library rather than the recommended location
of this library between Avenel Avenue and Laburnum Avenue on the'~hrine Hill site
should be given due consideration, the committee submitted the following report:
'PurSuant to nntion duly seconded and adopted at regular
meeting of Council March 1, 196~ to consider a communication
from the Roanoke City School Board, the co·mi·tee met on March
4, 196S and adopted the following recommendations:
1. Recommend that the Raleigh Court Branch LibraFy be located
as previously recommended by this committee and adopted by
Council in Ordinance ~16277.
2. Recommend that Ordinance ~16277 be amended to specify that
the general location of the library be between Laburnum
Ave. and Avenel Ave. on the south side of Grandin Road.
On other nat·ers brought before the committee the committee
adopted the follouing recommendations:
1.Recommend that Ordinance =16277 be amended to include super-
vision of construction by the architect.
2. Recommend that Council direct the City Clerk to request that
the Budget Co·mission consider including the amount of
$105,100 in the 1965-66 Capital ~udget.
S/ Robert At Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
~[ James E, Jones ·
James E. Jones
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Hurray A. Stoller
~! Sidney P~ ~hockle¥
Sidney P..Chockley
S/ Elisabeth H, DFewry
Elisabeth M. Orewry
S/ Evans O~ flessee
Evans H. Jessee
S! Andrea H~ Thompson
Andre· H. Thompsonu
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Pollard moved thor action on the
recommendations of the committee be deferred until the next regular meeting of
Council and that the committee be requested to sehBl~ n pla~ shoming the location
Of the proposed hem Releigh Dour, Breach Library in relation to the Master Develop-
ment Plan for ShrlM Bill Park, Theme,ion sas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and adopted.
Meyer Dillard voting no,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NON~.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INYRODUCTION AND CONSIDERAYlON OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING-ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 16298. zoning the Edgehlll and Peakmood
Drive areas recently annexed to the City of Roanoke, having'previously been before
Council for its first reading, read and laid orer, mas*again before the body, Mr.
Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16298) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Title IV. Chapter 4, Sec. 1,
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, !Q$6, In relation to Zoning, by classifyin9 all
of the properties and areas annexed by the City of Roanoke as of midnight, December
31, 1964.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 77.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stonier, Wheeler and
i Mayor D illord ......................... 7,
NAYS: None-~ ............... O.
TAXES: Ordinance No. i6310, providing for the codification of Ordinance
No. 16225, gran%ing a tax credit to owners of real estate over 65 years of age with
a gross income of less than $2,000 per year, into The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid
over, mas again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(nlS310) AN ORDINANCE directing the codification of Ordinance No. 16225
providing a certain tax credit as to property taxes imposed upon real property in
the City for certain persons who are sixty-five years of age or over upon certain
terms and conditions, into The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Ordinance No.
16225, adopted on the Z5th day Of January, 1965, providing a certain tax credit as
to property taxes inposed upon real property in the City, for certain persons who
are sixty=five years of age or over and relating generally to the terms and con-
ditions of any such tax credit and to the time it may be granted and to the manner
in which it is applied for and granted, consisting of twelve lettered sections,
lettered (a) through (1). inclusive, be, and said ordinance is hereby codified into
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, and into Chapter 1, Title VI, thereof,
relating to Current Taxes, the provisions of said ordinance to be numbered and
captioned Sec. 15. Tax Credit upon certain realty -- terms and conditions.
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Hr. St,lief moved the ed,phial of the Ordlnenceo The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard end lost by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Pollard end St,tier ............................. 3.
NAYS: Nessrs. Garland, Pond. Mheeler nod Mayor Dillard ................4.
PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Cooncil having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to employ the
services of Greeley and Hensen. Engineers. to provide plies end specifications
amd to perform necessary engineering services in c,artec*ion with proposed aids to
the fernace operation lad refuse storage and handling to improve the operations
of the City Incinerator. and directing the City Manager to advertise for bids on the
Y,the he presented same.
In this connection. Mr. Pond read the following prepared statement=
"Mr. Mayor. I should like to make a comment on the City
incinerator.
Last year. about mid-summer, the operation of the inciner-
ator mas paFticalarly bad in that large pieces or paper.
approximately 1o inches by 12 inches, ueFe floating out of the
stack and settling around homes, starting grass fires, and around
N~ shop facilities. This was discussed at City Council by Mai*er
Young. and the City decided to close damn the facilities until
some repairs could be made.
This incinerator mas started up again in the fall. about
November. and the operation appeared to be better. There was
generally no smoke or large particles of burning refuse coming
from the stack.
Some work had been done to improve the crane operation and
other details, but the overall operation~left much to be desired.
Shortly thereafter. Council'arranged to employ the firm of
Greeley and Hansen. Engineers. in Chicago. generally familiar
with incinerator operation, to study our incinerator and give
us a report. At the last meetingt we agreed to spend approxi-
mately $60.000 on the incinerator to improve its overall
operation, consisting of Improvements to the garbage pit. to the
crane and to the fan and controls for the furnace section.
From my office window I have n good view of the stack of
the incinerator, and I have observed that. in general, the
operation is better in that it does not emit black smoke or
large particles of burning refuse. It does. however, emit some
fly ash.
Last week I had a call from Mrs. Ptlson of 1121 Dale Avenue.
complaining about fly ash. and I paid her a visit and noted her
complaints and those of her adjacent neighbors. I observed on
Mrs. Pile,nfs porch some small particles of ~hite or grayish
fly ash of the approximate size of a pinhead.
Nhile I think that the modifications already agreed upon
will further improve the efficiency and dependability of
operation, me will have to wait to determine if these changes
will improre the emission of fly ash from the stack which, under
certain atmospheric and mind conditions, does affect citizens
surrounding the incinerator, end citizens Jn the southeast section
that are in close proximity to the stack.
One of the ~M's retired employees. ~r. J. H. Hahn. has
become interested in the operation of the incinerator and is
giving ms some good suggestions for improvements.
I believe it could be said that we are all trying to improve
the lncJneratorts operation°"
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. #heeler offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
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(n1631b) AN ORDINANCE relating to proposed alterations and additions to
the City Incinerator; ood providing for na emergeocy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, pone 85.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garland, Jo*es, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Mheeler and
Hayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferred
$20e000 from the Doz~ard Roch Lom Mater Bridge account to Incinerator under Section
$170, 'Capital," of the 1965 budget, in connection uith the proposed alterations
and additions to the City Incinerator:
(z16317) AN ORDINANCE to anend and reordoin Section #170, 'Capital,'
of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 86.)
Hr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......... ~ ..............7. '
NAYS: None ..................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
RECREATION DEPARYNENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having authorized
the employment of Jarvis and Stoutamire, Architects, to prepare requisite plans and
specifications for the Northwest Civic Center to be located in Eureka Park, Mr.
Jones, Chairman 'of the Northwest Civic Center Committee, advised that the plans and
specifications have been prepared.
In this connection. Messrs. James D. Jarvis and J~seph D. Stoutamire, Jr.,
presented the plans and specifications and displayed a model of the proposed civic
center.
Mr. Jones moved that the plans and specifications be filed uith the City
Clerh for inspection by members of Council and that the civic center be known as
the Eureka Park Recreation Center. The notion was seconded by Mr. 5toller and
unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS:'Council having appointed a~ committee composed of Messrs.
Janes E. Jones, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., and Clarence E. Pond to uork with
the Roanoke City School Board as to the feasibility of initiating certain education
programs offered under the Ecbnomlc' Opportunity Act't Mr. Jones, advised that a study
Of the Econqmic Opportunity Act indicates there are more phases than Just education,
naming health, welfare and social services ~s examples, and invited the members of
Council to attend a meeting on the matter at 2 p.m.', March 11, 1965.
Mr. Pollard moved that the committee be continued and that the members of
Council attend the meeting on March 11, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
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CIRCHIT COURT-LAM AND CHANCERY COURT: Mayor Dillard brought to the
attention of Conon/l the matter of furnishing n rog Bud · typewriter oabioet for
the Judge of the Circuit Court and the Judge of the Leu and Chaucery Court.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for an
estimate of the cost, The motion was seconded by Hr. Rko*let and unanimously
adopted,
LIBRARIES: Mayor Dillard pointed out that there is a vacancy on the
Roanoke Public Library Hoard crested by the resignation of Hr, Hubert So Leonard and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. SCalier placed in nomination the name of Jesse 7, Hoodoos,
Mr. Garland moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded
by Mr, ~heeler and unanimously adopted,
Mr. Jesse 7, Meadows mas elected as a member of the Roanoke Public Library
Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Hubert S, Leonard ending June 30,
by the follouing vote:
FOR MR. HEAHOMS: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
PERSONNEL DEPARYMEN7: The City Glerk reported that Messrs, Ralph
Bowles, Jonas Go Ell*r, Jimmle B. Layman, Million A. Hartin and James M, Roe, Jr**
hare qualified as members of the Personnel Board for terms of tug years each
beginoiug March l. 1965.
On motion of Hr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
the report oas filed.
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-AHDIYORIUR-COLISEUH: Mr. Stoller offered th~
follouing emergency Ordinance transferring $6.0§0 from Section =167. ~ContJngencles.
to Advance to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority under Section
alSO. 'Non Departmental.' of the 1965 budget, in connection with the purchase of a
duelling at the southwest corner of Goortland Road and Orange Avenue. N. E.. in the
Conmonuealth Redevelopment Project area. by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority:
(n1631H) A~ ORDIHANCE to an*nd and reordain Section =1§0. 'Non Depart-
mental.' and Section #167. 'Coating,ncO,so' of the 196S Appropriation Ordinance.
and provldin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 87.}
Mr. SCalier moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b~ Mr. ~beeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6.
NAYS: Hr. Stoller ...........I.
meeting oas adjourned.
· City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 15, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, March 15, 1965, at 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with Ruyor Dillard presiding,
FBESEBT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, Roy R, Pollard, St,, Clarence
Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O, Dillard ...........
ABSENT: .Councilman James E, Jones ......................................1,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, Arthur S, Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Rincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr, J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Archer, Associate P~stor, Melrose Baptist Church,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
February 23, 1965, having been fuFnished each member of Council, on notion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded,
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
Contract "H", Tinker Creek Diversion, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 15, 1965, and to be opened at R:O0 p.m., before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and flu representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
Clerk to
read the
full.win9 bids:
Lewis Construction Associates, incorporated - $' 929,419
James McHugh,Construction Company 1,068,000
M. L. Bailey ~ Company, Incorporated - .1,121,000
Mountain State Construction Company 1,190,000
LaFera Con*fac*in9 Company 1,253,075
Traylor Brothers, Incorporated 1,287,000
Oriscoll Construction Company, Incorporated 1,457,000
Co F. R. Construction Company, Incorporated .1.601,641
Roberts.n-Fowler Company 1,690.000
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids'be referred to a committee composed of
ResSrSo Clarence E, Pond, Chairman, James E. Jones, Murray A. Stoller, Arthur S.
Owens and 3osepb A. Brogan for tabulation and ~eport to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible
bidder. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
paving'streets at various locations in the city, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday. March lB, 1965, and ~o be ~pened at ~:00
p.m.~ before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertiseme~, and no representative p~esent raj;lng any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to p~oceed mith the opening of the bids; mhereupon, the
City Clerk opened and the following bids:
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Adams Construction Company - $134.383
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company. Incorporated - 139.$61
$. R. Draper Paring Company. Incorporated - 143.110
Mr. St,lief moved that the bids be referred to n committee composed of
leasrso Roy B. Pollard. tr** Chairman. Vincent B, Mkeeler, Robert A, Garland and
R. Cletus DroIles for tabulation and report to Council. the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTHENT OF PUBLIC MORKS-MUNICIPAL DUILDING: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids on painting the offices of the City Clerk. the La~ Library.
the Police Department and the Municipal Court in the Municipal Building; the
exterior of the Municipal Building Annex; the interior of the Juvenile and.Domestic
Relations Court; the exterior of the Juvenile end Domestic Relations Court; the
exterior of the City Home; the Mason Mill Road Dridge; the.exterior or the City
Market; the exterior of the Preston Park Recreation Center; the interior of the
Grandam Court Recreation Center; the interior of the Garden City Recreation Center;
and several rooms in the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal (Mo,drum) Airport.
with an alternate lump sum bid on the eleven items, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 pom.. Monday. March lB. 1965. and to be opened at 2:00
p.m** before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had an7 questions about the
advertisement, 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:
Item A.
Item B.
Item C.
Item D.
Item E.
Ite~ F.
Item G.
Item Bo
Item I.
Item J.
Item K.
Total
Alternate
L, R, Brown, Sr, . Hodges Lumber N, B, Salmon K, B,
Paint Company Corporation & Sons Williams
$ 1,?74.00 $ 1,949.00
1,045o00 1,2Bb. O0 $ 1,614.00
3,136.00 3,324.00
1,047,00 1,246.g9 694.00
1,189.00 1,302.34 1,924.30 $1,467.50
,1,495.00 1,biB. 23 2,470.50
2,640.00 2,841.01 1,100.60 1,246.00
~ 602.00 643.00 685.50 783.00
565.00 631,01 985,00 590.00
'1,467,00 1,566.00 1,441.80 1,449,00
1,292.00 1,413.00 980.00 B69,50
16,252.00 17,820.58 12,095.70 6,407.00
16,000,00 17,620,58
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Nessrs, Vincent So Mheeler, Chairman, L,' O. Harvey and Bue~ord B. Thompson for
tabulation and report to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measures
accepting the proposals of the lowest responsible bidders. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
ZONING: Council hayom9 previously set a public hearing for 2
Monday, March 15. 1965, on the request of Messrs. Lloyd G. and Gayle E. Naff that
property located on the northwest ~orfler of ~elrose ~veflue add VJewmont Street,
N. Mo, described as Lots 25 and 26, Viewmont, Official Tax No0'2660515, be rez~ed
from General Residence District to Business District, the matter was ~efore the
body,
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In this connection0 the follomlng communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be denied, mas before Council:
#January 29, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting'of January 20, 1964, ,the City Planning
Commission considered this resuming request. It mas learned
from the attorney Of the petitioners that It is intended to use
the property for business purposes and to make such improvements
as blacktopping the entire property. It was also understood
that the proposed commercial use is for a used car lot. The
petitioner also contended that the subject property is located
on a heavily trafficked thoroughfare and that the property
located adjacent to the west is already zoned for business purposes.
Due consideration was also given to the objections of several
property owners who live in close proximity to the subject property.
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission then
considered the pertinent aspects of city planning and zoning and
determined that the subject property is an integral part of a
residential area extending in a northerly and easterly direction
along Melrose Avenue. Since the proposed commercial use would
not be compatible uith the existing residential use and, indeed,
be detrimental, the Planning Commission recommends to City Council
that this rezonin9 request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ ~erner K. Sensbach
for Henry H. Boynton .Chairman'
Mr. Charles H. Osterhoudt, Attorney, representing the petitioners,
appeared before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr, Osterhoudt
contending that the rezoning of the above property for business purposes will not
depreciate the value Of residential properties in the area since their value has
already been depreciated by the previous rezoning of nearby land on Melrose Avenue
for business purposes, that if the lots owned by his clients are rezoned a used car
lot will not be operated thereon, but something such as a professional buildin9
will be erected instead, that the entrance to the building will be from Melrose
Avenue and not fro~ Vtewmont Street, that the property in question is not considered
a good investment for residential purposes. ,
Mr. A. L. Andrews appeared before Council and presented a petition signed
by 18 residents of the area, opposing the request for rezoning, Mr. Andrews stating
that their homes are in good repair and they want to prevent further depreciation
of the value of their property.
After a further discussion of the matter~ Messrs, Pollard and Pond pointin
oat that all property fronting on Melrose Avenue will eventually be zoned for
business purposes and that if the petitioners for rezoning had definite plans for
a desirable type of business ,they might be inclined to favor the rezoning, Mr.
Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and that the request for rezoning be denied. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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ZOMING~ Council having previously set a public hearing for 2
Ionday, March 15, 1965, om the.request of Hr, E, Co PaceeSr,, et ux,, that a 15,68-
acre tract of l~nd located on the north side of Persinger Read and the east side of
Brambleton Avenue, S, M** designated as Official Tax Mo, 1260214, be fez*ned from
General Residence District to Special Residence Dlst'rJcl, the matter mas before the
body.
In this connection, .the following communication from the City Planning
Commission recommending that ~he request for*fez*ming be den*fed, mas before Council:
"February 4, 1965
~he Honor'able Benton O. Oillsrd, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this rezoning request at
its regular meeting on February 3, 1965. This request,had been
carried over from a previous meeting at which time evidence had
been heard from the developers of this tract of land, as well as
the opponents of the fez*ming request, It was learned that the
.prospective developers of this parcel of land intend to erect a
complex of five-story structures to house 220 elderly families,
The apartments would be owned by individuals under a system
generally referred to as condominium ownership, Letters from
public officials indicated that this development would cause no
problem~ in regard to traffic generation and sewer service,
Signaturesof 284 citizens were received to indicate their
objections to the proposed project.
In studying this request, the City Planning Commission found
that the parcel under consideration is bounded on four sides by
single family development. .The strlc~ application of zoning
principles indicates that single-family use should also apply to
the subject property. After having made field inspection and
after careful consideration of all planning and zoning principles.
the City Planning Commission concluded that the proposed resuming
of this property for high density residential use would be detri-
mental to the existing single-family development,
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that this request for rezooing be denied.
Sincerely ~ours,
'S/ Werner £. Sensbach
for B. N, Eubank
Vice-Chairman"
Mr. Walter M, Wood, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared befoz
Council in support of the request of his clients, Hr. Wood explaining that The
Wilcher Corporation ~f Virginia desires to develop the property, that the tract of
land is an eyesore as it is and that the petitioners sincerely believe t~e proposed
development would enhance the value of surrounding single family dwellings.
Mr. C. Grattan Lindsey, Jr., representing Regional Real Estate Services,
displayed maps showing the tract of land in its relationship to surrounding areas.
Hr. Randolph W. Frantz. Architect, displayed a plot plan sketch and a
perspectiv? view of the proposed apartment development, Wr. Frantz describtn9 in
detail the features of the proposed apartments and reading excerpts from commanica-
tions from various experts to the effect that the condominium apartments would
enhance the neighborhocdt would not affect the value of surrounding residences,
would not pollute the air because of the type of incinerator proposed to be install*
would not overload existing sanitary sewer lines and would not create truffle
congestion.
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Colonel Eugene Ge Cooper stated that he has Just returned to Roanoke
after an absence of 39 years and that the condominium apartment is Just the thing
he is looking.for,
Approximately 75 residents of the area appeared before Council ia opposi-
tion to the request for rezonlng, mlth Mro Ernest M. flallou, Attorney, acting as
spohesman, Mr, Ballou presenting petitions signed by approximately 293 residents
in the vicinity of the tract of land proposed to he rezoned, asking that the reques~
be denied on the grounds that tbere should be no spot zoning, that it is their
understanding the proposed new Zoning Ordinance provides that the tract of land be
zoned as General Residence District, that it is considered poor zoning practice to
put a building complex in the center of a single-family dwelling area, that the
property in question is ideally situated for additional single-family dwellings and
rearing of children in that it is in close proximity to schools and parks, that
the proposed apartment development would tend to depreciate the value of single-
family residences in the area, that the building complex would create various traffl
problems and that the incinerators in the proposed complex would create a health
hazard.
Mr. Hallou also presented a petition signed by 40 property owners,
representing more than 20~ of the owners of the land immediately Jn the rear Of or
directly opposite to the tract of land requested to be vezoned, objecting to the
proposed vezoning, Mr. Ballon contending that a number of people would like to
purchase portions of the tract of land for single-family dwellings and that the
entire matter resolves itself to the question of what is the highest and best use
faf the community as a whole, not just one property owner.
Hr. Paul A. Bayers advised that questionnaires were mailed to 98 cities
with 100,000 to 300,000 population regarding condominiums in their area. that 68
replies were received, of which numbeF IZ have condominiums, and that only two of
the 12 cities allow condominiums in single-family dwelling areas. Mr. Bayers
presenting the results of the survey.
Speaking in opposition to the request for rezontng were Dr. Daniel Leavit
Mr. George T. Hitch, Mr. Nilliam Aa Hardman, Mr. Andrew D. Craig, Mr. Stanley W.
Welch and Hr. David E. Lash.
. After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard stated that he feels
the question is very important to both sides, that he does not think Council should
make a hasty decision, that a full membership of the body should be present when
a decision is made, and moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.mo,
Monday, March 22, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
.transmitting a list of street lights which were installed during the month of
February, 1965, mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Nheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
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BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-ADDITOHIUH-COLISEUM~ Coencil at its last
regelar meeting haelng appropriated $6.050 Il conaectioa mitb the parchsse of a
dmellleg at the scnthmest coraer of Coertlend Road lad Orange Avenae, No E,, Il the
Commonwealth Hedeeelopmeat ProJect area, by the City of Houaohe Redevelopmeat lad
Housing Authority, a Communication from Hr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, reoresentln
the Redevelopment and Housing Authority, setting forth In detail the fac~s con-
cerning the purchase, las before the body, Mro Fox explaining that under the
requirements of the agreement with end the regulations of the Urban Hen*mai Admini-
stration the Authority can only pay the appraised value of the house in the amount
of $6,450 and return a deposit of $1,500, repr~sentlu9 the purchase price of the
lot, but that. the owners of the house are demanding $14,000 in exchange for all
interests Jn said property, and toques*in9 that Council adopt the necessary
Resolutio~ authorizing the City Auditor to advance unto the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Mousing Authority the sum of $6,050 lu order that the Authority
may secure a quit-claim deed from the owners of the dwelling.
Hr. [heeler moved that Council concur in the request of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Mousing Authority and offered the following Resolution:
(~16319) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Auditor to advance unto the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Mousing Authority the sum of $6,050.00,
(For full ~ext of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No, 28. page OH.)
Hr. Nbeeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Rro Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, ~heeler and Hayor Dillard .......
NAYS: Hr. Stoller ........................ ~ .......................... 1.
(Mr. Jones absent)
SCHOOLS: Council at its meeting on November 23, 1964. having adopted a
Resolution expressin9 its conditional willingness to convey to the University of
Virginia a ~S-acre. tract of land on the west side of Colonial Avenue, S, W.~ for
use of the Roanoke Center of the University of Virginia. a communication from Dr.
Edgar F. Shannon, Jr., President of the University of Yirginia. expresstn9 apprecia-
tion for the interest and support of Council and advising that the action of the.
body has permitted the University of Virginia to include in its capital outlay
requests to the Governor of Virginia for the 1966 biennium the sums of $3S.000 for
a master site plan for the Center. $11~.300 for land improvement and preparatJon~
and $697,666 for cons*ruction of the first building; also. in. long=range capital
out,'ay projections, $220,240 for a library and $33?.03? for another classroom
building for the 1968 and 1970 biennia, respectively, was before Council,.Hr,
Shannon stating that it is very much hoped these necessary sums will be appropriated
at the.next regular session of the General Assembly,
On motion of Rt. Stollere seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
NFo Stoller then moved*hat the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure endorsing tho proposed program of the University of Virginia to the
General Assembly. The motion was Seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from. Mr. Alvin R.
Ball, suggesting that the City of Roanoke consider the use of a mobile garbage and
trash incinerator ns a solution to .Its problem of garbage and trash disposal, was
before Council,
On motion of Mr, St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication mas flied,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-STATE BIGBRAYS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report,
advising that Council has previously appropriated $9,100 for two storm drain and
street construction projects to be accomplished by the state in connection with
Interstate Route 581, but that the final cost of the projects amounted, to $10,442.40
and recommended that $1,342.40 be transferred from unexpended balances in Section
$170, 'Capital," of the 1965 budget to cover the additional cost.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16320) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170, *Capital,* of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Forfuil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page
-.
Mr. St.lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*lief. Mheeler and Mayor
~illard .......... ~ .......................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a reqoest of Judge M. J. Austin, Jr** that a petty
cash fund in the sum of $100 be-established in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court.
Mr. St. Ilar moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following Resolution:
(~16321) A R~SOLUTION establishing a change fund in the Juvenile and
Domestic Relatlons Court.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 89.)
Mr. St*liar ~oved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None--v .................O. (Rt. Jones absent)
Mr, Stoller then offered the follnming emergency Ordinance transferring
$100 from Section ~IGT, "Canting*mci, s," to Section =150, *Non Departmental," of the
1965 budget, for the petty cash fund:
(u16322) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section ~150, anon Depart-
mental,~ and Section ml6?, 'Contfngencles,~ of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 89.)
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· #rD Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by ~r. Pond nod adopted by the follomiog vote:
AYES: Massrs. Garland, Pollard, Fond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
MAYS: None ...........~ ........ O. (Mr. Jones absent)
FAY FLAM-PERSONNEL DEFARTMEMT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting requests of the Manager of the Mater Deportment and the
Bellnquent Tax Collector mith regard to reclassifying and reevaluating certain
positions In their departments, and suggested that the requests be referred to the
Personnel Board for its consideration.
HFo Stoller moved that Council concur in the suggestion of the City
Honorer and that the requests be referred to the Personnel Board for its considera-
tion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of on emergency nature:
#Roanoke, Virginia
March 15, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virqinia
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of two letters fromMiss Bernice F. Jones,
Director of ~elf~re, and one from Dr. William h. Keel*r, Gum-
missioner of Denlth, in which they request the replacement of
personnel in th*Jr respective departments.
You will observe that Hiss Jones would like to give l~ave
of absences to two caseworkers and to use temporary employees
in the interim. I recommend that you concur in both of Miss
Jones' ~eque~ts.
I am also attaching a letter from Mr, H. Cletus Broyles
requesting authority to fill the following vacancies:
Traffic Engineering & Communications: I Signalman Delper
Group 6, Step 2
Sewer Maintenance:
Sewer ~ Drain Construction:
I Signalman II
Group 2, Step 2
4 Disposal Laborers
Group 10, Step 1
6 Disposal Laborers
Group 10, Step I -
1 Dump Trucker IX
Group ?, Step 1
2. Street Crew Helpers
Group 9, Step 1
IGang Leader II
Group 4, Step 5 .
(see attached letter from
Mr. Broyles)
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arth{r S. Owens
a
City Manager"
Street Cleaning:
Refuse,Collection 6 Disposal:
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Mr, St.lief moved that Council concur in the recommendatlona of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Fond and unanimously adopted.
STATE fllGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report, recom-
mending that a field office be established in connection mith the acquisition of
rights of way for the Virginia Route 24 proJect~
#R,anode, Virginia
March 15, 1965
To the City Council
R,an,he, Virginia
Centlemen~
In furtherance of several conferences with Department of
Highways* officials both in Salem and Richmond, me have resolved
a proposal that we believe mill expedite the securing of land
for Project 24, Me have secured approval from the Virginia
State Department of Highways to maintain a right of way office
in a building that the City has purchased for Route 24 right of
way. Me propose to locate Mr. Jack Garrett, our right of way
engine*ri and a secretary in the building, all of uhich, plus
necessary other expenses, are charged to the project,
I believe this is an expeditious, economical and proper
way to move this project to fruition,
I recommend your concurrence in my proposal. The estimated
coats will be as follows:
Monthly Salary Right of May Engineer $420
Salary for Secretary II, Croup 14, Step 2 250
Telephone 20
Postage 5
Electricity 10
Mater 5
Stationery and Supplies 20
Miscellaneous 10
YOU will observe that I have placed these on a monthly basis
in order to carry out to June 30 and create an annual basis after
that time within the fiscal budget.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Manager"
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-MATEM DEPARTMENT: Council having referred a recommendation of
the City Manager that a study be made of future water needs of Roanoke Valley to the
Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission for conference with the Administrators
of the Valley, the City Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
March 15, 1965
To the City Council
Roano~e, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In order that we may advance orderly planning in the Valley
and provide assurance to the R,an,he Magi,ual Planning Commission
that we are interested and concur in their fine work, I recommend
that you adopt a resolution which would be effective July 1, 1965t
whereby you commit the City to appropriate the sum of
for the City*s portion Of regional planning. You will, observe
that this proposal will cover a three-year commitment.
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Lost ye*r, va* directed that I Bark mith the Regional
Planning Cowwlssloo and others tomard providing adequate
extent, the administrators of the Volley met ulth represent-
naives of the Virginia Polytechnic Iostitute (~oter Research
Iostitute) and hove uorhed out a tentative ogreewent mlth the
. College to Bake the required mater study, mhleh would hove to
be accomplished by the Regional Planning Commission under
Federal ?01 fonds, I would like to urge your concorrence in
wy suggestions and recommendation as the value of long-range
pluaoiog for the Volley Is accentuated by the need for more
mater and this proposed program mould indic*me mhere mater
may be secured in relation to both quantity and quality.
SubSequent steps mhlch would require leg*l, fioaoclul
and engineering studies could be accomplished at a later
date.
Eespectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Eanager'
Hr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure, The motion was seconded by Er, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
SALE OF PROPERTY-EATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted n mritten
report, advising that a group of sportsmen is interested in purchasing the Smith
Spring property to develop for trout fishing,
Mr, Pollard moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed Of
Messrs. Arthur S. Owens. Chairman. Randolph G. Nhittle. J. Robert ~homa$ and
Roy E. Pollard. SF** for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MOnKS-STATE HICHNAYS; The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a communication from Lieutenant 6overnor Mills E,
Godwin. Jr.. accepting an invitation to deliver the principal address on the occasi¢
of the dedi~ation of a portion of Interstate Route 01 and Interstate Spur Route 581
at 3:30 p.m~. May nO. 1965.
On motion of Mr. St,lief. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed,
SICNS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
request from Mrs. W. H. Flannagan. General Chairman. Color and Fashion for Living.
that the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs and the Junior League of Roanoke be
permitted to install a banner across downtomn Jefferson Street advertising the
Harvest Festival to be held September 15-18. 1965.
Mr, St*liar moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter b
referred to the Cl.t'y Attorney for preparation of the proper measure, ~he motion
was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
FEANCHISE5-C ~ P TELEPHONE COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the franchise of Ihe Chesapeake and Potomac ~elephone Company
of ¥trgtoia expires December 6. 1965.
Mr. ~toller moved that the matter be referred to Council as a committee of
the whole for study, report and recommendation, The motion was seconded by Mr,
Pollard and unanimously adopted,
ZONING: Council having directed the City Nanoger not-to issue a building
permit, mi*hour the concurrence of Council, for *be construction of heavy industry
in the area bordering un Shenandoah Avenue to the north, Luchett Street to the
mest,, Thirtieth Street to the east and the Norfolh and ~estern Railway Company
property to the south, hnoun as the ~'01d Trout Place,' pending a study by the City
Planning Commission of rezoning of the area from Heavy Industrial District to
Light Industrial District, the City Nonnger submitted the following report, recom-
mending that the body rescind its action~
#Noanohe, Virginia
March IS, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen~
You received · petition from Nessrs, Mo Ho Grant, President
of the Westwood-~ilmont Forms Civic League, Orburn R, Hloodworth,
Jr** and others requesting that you hold up industrial building
permits in the area bordering on Shenondoah Avenue to the north,
Luck*t* Street to the west, Thirtieth Street to the east and the
Huff*Ih and Restern Rollway Company property to the south, known
as the *wOld Trout Place.e
On the 8th day Of Notch, 196S, the Honorable Judge Richard To
Eduards issued a Mrit of Randamus ~o RF. Lewis Leftwich, Building
Commissioner, and the City Manager. in which we were adjudged.
ordered and decreed that a baildin9 permit should be issued to
Rr. Nilliam Hardie, III, for the construction ~ork.
On March 10, 1965, at my~ instructions, Mr.~LeftwJch denied a
buildin9 permit to Mr. £mmett R. Lindsey. in which he requested
permission to construct o building of heovy industry type in the
area described in your directive of February 24. 19h$, File $1.
I believe that subsequent action by the Court will direct us
to issue this permit, and I would like to recommend that you
rescind your directive concerning tbe issuances of heavy industrial
building permits in the area.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
a
City Manager"
In a discussion of the matter** MF~ St*lieF stated it is his understandin
that neither the City Manager nor the Assistant City Attorney appeared in court
on behalf of the city uhen the appeal of Mr. Hardie was heard and that'he feels
the city should have been represented in the case.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that it mas his opinion the City
Manager received a notice of the appeal, not a summons to appear in court, and that
he advised the City Manager it was not necessary for him to appear.
Rayor Dillard voiced the opinion that the Assistant City Attbrney should
have consulted Council as to its wishes in the matter.
Mr. MJlliom S. Houpt, President' of the Westwood - ~ilmont Farms Civic Leaga
appeared before Council and voiced the opinion that the body should protect the
citizens in that area and that they feel the city officials have let'them down,
Mr. Haupt requesting that Council not rescind its previous action and take the
proper steps toward rezoning the area before it is too late.
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Mrs. M, F, Jennlngs appeared before Council, requesting that since the
area seems doomed to accept cement plant.s, city dumps, and landfills, or anyt.hlng
that is obnoxio#sto theotber sections of Roanoke, Council ask for a reassessment
of the residential property in the Mllmont Farms and Signal Hill Subdivisions,. as
mall as both sides of Shenandoah Avenue, N, M** because the citizens feel the value
of their property bas been depreciated SO~ and Is steadily declining on account of
heavy industry moving into the area.
Also speaking in opposition to rescinding the previous action of Council
mas Mr, Mo Ho Grant..
After a 'further discussion of the matter, MessFS. Stoller and Pond statin!
that they hove looked at the tract of land in question and that t.hey do not see how
it can be zoned for anything but industry, and the City Manager suggesting that if
Council moats the ~ity Homager and the City Attorney to appear in court in connec-
tion with the proceeding broug'bt by Mr. Lindsey it should let the matter remain in
the statu's quo, bat Mr. Stoller voicing the opinion that in view Of the action taken
by the court in the first proceeding brought by Mr. Rardie there is no use for the
City Manager and the City Attorney to appear, in the second one, Mr. Pollard moved
that Council rescind its previous motion directing the City Manager not to issue a
building permit for the construction Of heavy industry in the above ar~a. The
motion was seconded by Mr, Pond and adopted, Mayor. Dillard voting no,
LAND~ARKS-MA~ER DEPARI~/F..NT: Council having previously deferred action on
a Resolution authorizing lhe removal of the old brick pump house building at Crystal
Spring with a view of ascertaining whether or not the building can be used for
other purposes, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
interior of the buildin9 is almost entirely taken up by the pump, that to repair
the building and keep the pump would require repairs at a cost of approximately
$2,500, that if the pump were removed one wall would have to be torn down increasin9
the cost of repairs to approximately $6,000,, and that it is still his recommendation
that the pump house be razed and the pump relocated.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the folloming Resolution:
(316323) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of the old brick pump
house building at Crystal Spring upon certain provisions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29, page gO.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote;
AYES; Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ....................On (Mr. Jones absent)
STR£ET$ AND ALLEYS-SIRE£T LIGRTS: Council having referred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation a request of residents of Roodleigh
Road, No Mo, that Moodleigh Road be reconditioned and blacktopped and that a street
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light be Installed at Mestslde Boulevard and Moodlelgh Road, the City Manager
submitted · ~rltten report, advising that some preliminary work has been accom-
plished at the crest of the kill and he believes this mill suffice for the present
time; however, it ts his expectation to rebuild the street, in general, in the
summer street improvement program and the work accomplished at the present time is
merely temporary to,tide the residents over.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
The City Manager submitted an additional mritten report, recommending
that a street light be installed at Moodleigh Road and Bestside Boulevard, N. ¥.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(=16324) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light at the intersection of Roodleigh Road and Best
Side Boulevard, 'N.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Hr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Charles D. Nelms, Jr** et al.,
that property located on the northeast corner of Melrose Avenue and Eighteenth
Street. N. M** described as Lot 9, Block 57. Melrose Land Company, Official Tax No.
2221509, be resumed from Special Residence District to Business District. the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney,
representing the petitioners, requesting a public hearing, mas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at
April 19, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Hr. ~. Price Fields, et ox** that
property located on the east side of Brambleton Avenue, $. W. (U. S. Route 221),
between Brandon Avenue and Oakwood Drive, described as the southerly 25 feet of
Lot 4A. Block 1, Oak Bill. Official Tax No. 1260104. be rezoned from Special
Residenc~ District to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a
mritten report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hear'imf on the matter be ~eld at 2 p.m.,
April 19, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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SALE OF PROPERTY: Council buying referred to the City Planning
Commission ua offer of Slgmoa Brothers, Realtors, on behalf of u client, to
purchase city-owned property located on the north side of Salem Avenue, S. E,i
between Jefferson 5tree~ and First Street, denSgoated as Lots 24 and.25, Roanohe
Lnnd and Improvement Company,* Official Tax No, 4010114, for the purpose of
ascertaining whether or not the city has any need for the loud, the City Planning
Commission sublitted the following report recommending that the city retain the
property,
"March 11, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its March 10, 1965 meeting the City Planning Commission considered
the offer of Si~mon Brothers realtors to purchase city-owned prop-
erty located on the north side Of Salem Avenue between Jefferson
Street and F~rst Street. S. E., Official Tax No. 40101140
It was noted that the Feasibility Survey for the Central Area of
Roanoke, prepared by consultants Marcou and OtLeary in 1964, proposes
that this city-owned property should be incorporated in the develop-
ment of the so-called Blue Ridge Center, an office building complex
which would provide a connection between the Hotel Roaoohe area and
the downtown shopping core. These recommendations are described
and shoun on pages 34 and 35 of the above-mentioaed report.
In view of thes~ recommendations, the P~anning Commission suggests
to City Council not to sell the subject property but retain it for
possible future public use,
Very truly yours,
S/ Werner K. Sensbach
for Henry D. Royuton
Chairman#
Mr. St*lief moved that the report of the City PlannJn9 Commission,be
Mhittle, Jo Robert Thomas and Roy R. Pollard, Sr., for its information in connectio
with its consideration of the offer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Council having referred the question of
purchasing a rubber-tired front end loader bach to a committee for further study,
report and recommendation, the committee submitted the f. Il*win9 report:
"March 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanohet Virginia
Gentlemen;
Bids were opened and 'Fend before City Council ~ebruary 1~, 1965,
for one Rubber-Tired Front End Loader~ As can be seen from the
attached tabulation of bids~ 8 bids sere submitted. The Iow bid
meetin9 the specifications submitted by Capital Equipment Company,
lnc., in the amount of $12,269.20.
On February 22, 1965o your Committee recommended that the City
accept a bid on a Front End Loader other than the low bidder.
Your Committee was of the opinion that the Front End Loader
recommemded hud 20 more Horse Pomer than the low bid macbime.
City Council referred the bids back to the Committee for a
restudy and remomm~ndutlon.
In'reconsidering the mat*eft your Committee nas assured that the
Loader originally recommended by the Committee. Tour Committee
rem*mends that a contract Yov a Trojan No. 124, Rubber-Tired
Front End Loader be auarded to Capital Equipment CompanT,' IBc**
in the amount of $12,28g.20.
S~ Vincent S, Mbeeler S! At St Owens
Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman A. S. Omens
S~ Ht Cie*us Hroyles S/ H, H, Thompson
H. Cletus Rroyles H.B. Thompson
S/ W, P, Jackson
M. P. Jachson
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the foil*ring emergency Ordinance:
(:1632S) AN OROINANCE authorizing and directing the purchase of one new
rubber-tired front end loader for use of the Street Repair Hivision of the Hepuvtme
of Public Works, on certain terms and conditions; rejecting otbeF bids made to the
City for the supply of same; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 28, page 91.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYE. S: Messrs. Garland. Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6,
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council havin9 referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Arthur So Owens, James N. Rincanon, Roy L. Webber and Murray A. Stoller.
for study, report and recommendation, a request of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the County of
Roanoke, dated September 28, 1954, dealing with the treatment of domestic and
commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a tract of land containing 36.28
acres located west of Virginia Route 692 (Sugar Loaf Mountain Road), the committee
submitted a written report, expressing the belief that the city should hold in
abeyance any amendment to the contract until the studies now being made by con-
sulting engineers for the city and the county are completed, at which time further
consideration can be given to the request.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council COnCUF 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. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
LIBRARIES: Council having referred to the Raleigh Court Branch Library f*
its information a communication from the Roanoke City School Board, ~xpressin9 the
belief that the opinion of architects that the area southwest of the Avenel Avenue
entrance to the Shrine Hill site would be a logical location for the'proposed new
Raleigh Court Branch Library rather than the recommended location of this library
between Avenel Avenue and Laburnum on the Shrine Hill site should be given due
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consideration, und having deferred action on the recommendation of the committee
that the library be located between Av~nel Avenue nnd Laburnum Avenue mith the
request tbs, said committee submit a plan shaming the location of the library in
relation to the Huster Development Plan for Shrine Hill Park. the matter mas again
before tb~ body,.
In this cosnection, Hro Garland, Chairman 'of the Rsleigh Court flranch
Library Committee, presented a plan abc#leg the lccatl?n of the proposed library
in relation to the Master Development Plan for Shrine Hill Park,
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee with regard to the location of the proposed library, as nell as previous
recommendations that architectural services for the project includes supervision
of the construction thereof, and that the matter of appropriating funds therefor be
referred to the Budget Commission, and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16326) AN ORDINANCE fixing the location of the new Raleigh Court Dranc
Library; pr,biding for architectural supervision of the constructJo~ thereof;
referring recommended cost appropriations therefor to the Budget Commission; and
providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 92.)
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. St,liar and adopted, by the followl~9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Wheeler and #ayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Hr. Jones absent)
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIHS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ELECTIONS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending Section 9. Chapter 2. Title IV.. of The Code of the City of
Roanoke. 1956. establishing the voting place in Jefferson Precinct No. I on the
north side of Highland Avenue. So N., between Third Street and Franklin Road, to
establish the voting place on the south side Of Bullitt ~venue, $. E.. between
Jefferson Street and First Street. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. St,liar offere~
the following emergency. Ordinance:
(~16327) AN ORDINANCE to amend Sec. 9. 'Voting place in Jefferson
Precinct No. 1" of Chapter 2. *Precincts and Voting Places* Of Title IV. "Elections'
of She Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 92°).
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. St,Ilar. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. A .... 6.
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
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BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare th
proper measures authorizing the City Hanager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature and to establish a
nem classification Of Secretarial Technician, Group 12 as requested by the Director
of the Department of Poblic Works, he presented same.
Mr. St*lief offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Hanager
to employ certain personnel:
(u1632B) I RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnele
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20, page 93.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by RFc Pollard and adopted by the following vote: -
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. St*lief then offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the
Pay Plan by establishing the classification of Secretarial Technician:
(=1632g) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 14300, as amended, so as
to add the following Job Title and describe its duties, viz.: Secretarial Tech-
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the foil*win9 vote:
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ................................................... 1.
(~r. Jones absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to accept from
of $267 for settlement of a claim in connection with the modernization of the City
Incinerator and authorizing the City Auditor to issue a check payable to the Salem
Glass Corporation in a like amount of $267. he presented same; whereupon, Rt. St*Il,
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16330) AN ORDINANCE relating to certain minor damage to City property.
later satisfactorily repaired; authorizing the means whereby the person repairing
same may be reimbursed; and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 94.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Pollard, ~ond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ b.
NAY5: None ....................O. (Mr, Jones absent)
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CITY GOVBRNMENT: Mr., St,lief offered the folio.ming Resolution concerning
certain gifts recently received from the City of WonJu, Korea:
(a16331) A RESOLUTION concerning certain gifts recently received from
the City of MonJu. R,rea. . -
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 28. page 95,)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. Tbn motion was seconde~
by Mr. Mb,cleF and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St.lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: . None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. St,lieF offered the f,Il,ming Resolution
endorsing the Honorable Julian H. Ruth,Fl,,rd. Jr.. for appointment to the Com-
mission of Game and Inland Fisheries of V.irginia:
(#16332) A RESOLUTION endorsing the Honorable Julian H. Mu*huFf..rd,
Jr** for appointment to the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries of Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book NO, 28. page 96.)
Mr..St,lieF moved the adoption, of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St.lieF, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYb: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure authoiizing, and directing the City Manager
to make application on behalf of the City Of Roanoke to the Hatted States government
and to the State Water Control Board for a grant of funds under the Federal Rater
Pollution Control Act to aid the city in constructing a new public sewer main from
Roanoke River south along Ore Branch to the southerly corporate limits Of the city.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: Mr, St,Ilar raised the question of requesting the City Auditor
to consider returning to a former policy of furnishing each member of the Employees*
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke. with an annual report of his individual
account.
The City Auditor advising that this would work an undue hardship on his
office, but that he will be glad to furnish such information to any city employee
requesting same, Rt. St,liar moved that the matter be filed. The motion was
seconded.byMr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
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COUNCILt REGULAR MEETING
#under, March 22, 1965.
The Council of the CitF of Roanoke met in regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, March 22, 196s, at 2 p.m.e the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James B. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Marray A. 5toiler, Vincent S. Mheeler and Rayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens. City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Re A.
Painter. Retired Baptist Minister.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held On Monday, Marc!
1, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SE~ERS AND STORM URAINS: Parsuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of a storm drain in the vicinity of Panorama BeJghts from Red Fox
Drive to Nest Side Boulevarde N. N.. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., Monday. March 22, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement.
mud 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:
Diamond Construction Corporation - $30,710.00
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor, Incorporated - 30,98B.25
Draper Construction Company - 37,508.00
Hudgins ~ Pace - 38,210.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens and Milliam Y. Clark for
tabulation and ~eport to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
acceptiog the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ROaRS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice 9f adver-
tisement for bids on five trucks, cabs and chassis o~ly, with a minimum, cab to axle
dimension of 102 inches, delivered f.o.b. Richmond, Virginia, or an alternate of a
minimum cab to axle dimension of 120 inches, delivered f.o.b. Sa~ Antonio, Texas,
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:70 p.m., Monday, March 22.
19650 and to be. opened at 2:00 p.m** before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement, 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:
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,Bidd?r Amooa~ A~termtt?
Aotrlt Motors. Incorporated - $12.950.00 $13.600.00
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation - 13,450.00 14.100.00
International Harvester Company - 14,416.45 15,190.10
Magic City Motor Corporation - 160093.00 16,593.00
Mr. Stoller toTed that the bids be referred to a committee oomposed of
Messrs. Vincent S. Mheel~r. Chairman. Murray A. Stoller. Arthur S. Omens and
H. Cleans Broyles for tabulation and report to Council. the City Attorney to pr*par,
the proper meusur~ accepting the proposal of the lowest responsible bidder. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted. ''
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
ment for bids on yellow traffic paint, abate traffic paint, chlorinated robber nhit~
traffic paint and glass traffic beads, said proposals to be received by tho City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 22, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., befor~
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed mith the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Bidde.~r Item No, ! Item No, 2 - l~,em No, 3 Item No, 4
Jaegle Paint and
Varnish Company $1,$64.60 $1,975.00 $2.060o00 $1,725.00
Prisma Safety
Corporation 1,728.00 2,275.00 2.210.00 1,650.00
Skyliee Paint ~
Hardware, Inc. 1,670.40 2,100.00 2,590,00
Atlantic Varnish and
Paint Company 2,323.20 2t78~.S0 2.820.00
Hodges Lumber
Corporation 3,081.60 3,700,00 3~540.00
L. R. Brown~ St,
Paint Company 3.110.40 3,737.50 3,570.00
The Sherwin-
~tlllams Company 2,430.00 1.690.50
Dominion Signal
Company. Inc. 1,794.00
Mr° Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, SF., Chairman, Arthur S. Owens and J. D. Sink for tabulatio
and report to Council, the City Attorneyto prepare the proper measures.accepting
the proposals of the lowest responsible bidders. Ih. motion ~as seconded by Mr.
Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m** Monday, March 22, 19650
a public hearing on the request of Mr. E. C. Pace, Sr., et ux., that a IS.68-acre
tract of land located on the north side of PersJoger Road and the east side of
Brambleton Avenue, S. Wa, designated as Official Tax No. 1260214, be rezoned irom
General Residence District to :Special Residence District, the matter mas again
before the body.
Speaking in *support of the request for rezoning ~ere Mr. Walter M, Wood,
At'torn.y,' representing the petitioners,' Mr. C. Crattan Lindsey, Jr., representing
Regional Re'al Estate Servlc'es, and Mr. Paul A. Bayers.
Mr. E. Brazelton Brown' stated that he ~riginally signed a petition object-
ing to the proposed rezoning, but that h~ is now convinced the use of the land for
A communication from Mr, J. P, Laurie, Jr,, advising that after learning
more nb,ut abut in proposed for the development of the trna* of land if it is
fez, ned he and his mile are requesting that their names be mlthdruun from the
petition objecting to the proposed rezonlng, was before Council.
Approximately 75 residents of the area again sppeured before Council in
opposition to the request rot fez,ming, with Mr, Ernest R. Bull,n, Attorney, acting
as spokesman,
Mr. Smaller noted that the proposed fez,ming has been bitterly opposed by
residents of the neighborhood and moved that Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Planning Commission that the request for rezonlng be denied, The notion
was seconded by My. Garland,
Mayor Dillard stated that the question before Council is mba*her or not
the property should be razoR,d, not whether Council shonld concur in the recom-
mendation of the City Planning Commission, and ruled that the motion offered by Mr,
St,liar is out of order.
Mr. Pollard rend the following prepared statement;
*At our meeting last Monday. I requested that this matter be
carried over for further study.
Zoning problems are one of the most serious to face Council.
hhatever action Council pursues, we are criticized.
This particular problemrequired serious consideration. On
one side is an organization who wants to invest over three
million dollars within our city. On the other side is a
group of our citizens who oppose the project within their
neighborhood. They were supported in their opposition by the,
Planning Commission.
The promoters of this project requested a public hearing which
puts the decision entirely up to Council. Council must act in
the best interest Of oar citizens and at the same time handle
the application Of the promoters of the project in such a
manner that they might consider another location within our
city. Roanoke needs new projects to continue to progress. I
have spent considerable time and study this past week on this
project. I state at this time if this property was presently
zoned for this type of project, I would be in favor of it,
home*er this is not the case**
Mr. Pollard then moved that in the best interest of the citizens in the
above area the request for Fez,ming be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. James O. Trout, Chairman of the Transportation
Museum Committee, appeared before Council, expressing the appreciation of the com-
mittee for the financial and enthusiastic help of Council in the development of the
museum, and requested that the duties Of the committee be enlarged in order that it
might aid in the development, construction and bea~lfication of Roan,he River from
the eastern to the western city ISmS*st and that Council concur in the attempts Of
the committee to work mtth any other group in the city and appropriate county groups
who might want to Join in the beautification Of the area.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the request of the Trnusportation
Museum Committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for pr,para*Jar
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted.
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Mitb further referenge to. the Transpgrtation Museum, Council baying
referred in offer of the Roanoke Trunsportctiou Museum Committee of four bouts lo
be used on Rounobe River in the vicinity of the Transportation Museum to the City
lnnnger for study mitb the Director of ~urks nnd Recreation nad to report back to
the body mith his recommendation, Mr, Trout presented u check in the amount of
$1,005 (or the pn~chuseof.three of the bouts,
Mr, Stoller moved that the check be accepted iud transmitted to the City
Auditor for deposit in the General Fund, The motion mas seconded by Hr, Jones and
unanimously adopted,
SCSOOLS~ MFS, Robert M, Stone, Jr** President of the League of Monen
Voters of the Roanoke area, appeared before Council and read n prepared statement,
urging that application be made for funds under the Economic Opportunity Act to
broaden the kindergarten program in the public school system,
Mrs. C, G. Morgan, Education Ch~lrnan of the Roanoke Branch of the
American Association of University Momen, aisc read a prepar~ statement urging that
application be made for.the funds, Mrs, Morgan expressing the opinion that these
funds are needed to provide invaluable kindergarten experience to more Roanoke
children, particularly chose in economically and culturally disadvantaged sections,
MFS, Betty B, Msllis, a patron.of West End Elementary School, read a
prepared statement, pointing out that the West End Elementary School area would be
one of the areas to greatly benefit from a kindergarten program for the under-
privileged, and urged that if a kindergarten program is not provided for all the
children in the public school system it at least be provided for those mbo need it
the most,
Mr, Mheeler moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. James E, Jones, Chairman, Boy R, Pollard, St** and Clarence E. Pond for
its information in working with the Roanoke City School Board as to the feasbility
of initiating ~ertain education programs offered under the Economic Opportunity
Act. The motion was seconded by Mr, Stoller and unanimously adopted.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUILDINGS: A petition signed by nineteen residents of Springvale Street,
S. E.. requesting that Council instruct the Building Commissioner not to issue a
building permit for the erection of a church at 3735 Springvale Street, S. E,, on
the grounds that it mill increase traffic congestion on the street, was before the
body,
In this connection, Mrs, C. D, Edwards appeared before Council, advising
that the petitioners feel the lot with a 60 foot frontage is too small for the
erection of a church thereon with no room for expansion, that the street is too
narrow and that since there is no curb and ghtter there is no place for on-the-
street parking,
Cooncil pointing out that it has no jurisdiction in the matter if the
proposed bniIding meets requiremen~ of the Building Code, Mr, Pollard moved that
the request be denied, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted
Upon request of Mrs. Edwards. Mr. St,lief moved that the original petitios
be re,wried to the petitioners. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and allni-
.wously Id,pred'.
ZONING: A comtunicltion from the Southern Varnish Corporation. requestin~
that property located om the north side of Berkley Avenue. S. N.. between Barks
Street and Edgewood Street. described as Lots 7-11. inclusive. Block F. Virginia
Heights Extension. Official Tax Nos. 1510407. 1510406. 1510405. 1510404. and
1510403. be fez,ned from Special Residence District to Light Industrial District.
was before Council.
0a motion of Mr. St,lieF. seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the request for reaoning wes referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Claude D. CSrter. Attorney. representin~
Eessrs. ~. T. Crozier.and Earl A. Bock. requesting that property located on the
northwest corner of Salem Turnpike and Twenty-third Street. N. ~** described as
.the southern portion of Lots IS and 16. Block 102. Melrose Land Company. Official
Tax No. 2322223. be rea,ned from General Residence District to Business District.
was before Council.
On motion of Mr. St,lief. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the request for rezoning was referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. J. Albert Ellett. Attorney. representin~
Mr. Gwynn H. Board. requesting that property located on the southeast corner of
Liberty Road and Hillcrest Avenue. N. N.. described as Lot ICA. Block P. ~illlamson
Groves. Official Tax No. 30gO235. be rea.ned from General Residence District. to
Special Residence District. was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the reqnest for rea,ming mas referred, to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council.
CITY GOVERNMENT: A Communication from Mr. ~illiam B. Puff. Chairman.
Sister City Project. Junior Chamber of Commerce. advising that two gifts of pottery
and a key from Mania. E,rea. Sister City of the City of Roanoke. mill go oa public
display at a ceremony at the Roanoke Public Library at 7:15 pom.. Tuesday. March
23.. lgG§. and inviting the members Of Council to*attend the dedication ceremony.
was before the body.
.Members of Council indicating that they plan ~o be present at the dedica-
tion ceremony. Mr. St,lief moved that the communication be filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NORKS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $650 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials
to Operational and Construction Equipment - NeW under Section ~82. *Street Repair.*
of the lgGS budget, to provide for the purchase of a nam rock drill.
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered .the foil*ming emergency Ordinnnoe~
(w16533) AN ORDI~ANC£ to amend cad reordnin Section n82~*.*Street Hepntr,
of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No, 28, page 91,)
Mr, St*tier moved ahead*priam of the Ordtnanoe. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?*
NAYS: None .................
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLXC MORKS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $75 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials
to Repair Parts - Equipment under Section =82, "Street Repair," of the 1965 budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a16334) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section a82, "Street Repair,
of, the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 97.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopte~ by the following vote:
AYES: MeasrSo Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O,
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that a 320-foot segment of the 24-inch sewer interceptor line
immediately mesa of the Wllmont Farms Subdivision along the east side of Peters
Creek has failed and must be replaced immediately, and recommended that $5.000 be
transferred from Section g167. *Conttngenciest# to Maintenance Of Building and
Property under Section g94, 'Sewer Maintenance," of the 1965 budget, for this
purpose,
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
, (#16335), AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section a94, "Sewer Main-
tenance** and Section ~lGT, "Contingencies," of the 1965 Appropriation Ordtnance~
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28, page 98.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................
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BUDGET-APPOINTMENTS-PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: The City Nanager submitted o
written report, recommending that Nra David S. Fergasou be appointed as P, rs*baal
Director of the City of Roanoke effective April 16. 1965. et u salary of
per annum, amd that he be reimbursed a sum' not to exceed $250 for moving expenses.
Mr. St*lief moved that the draft of a Resolution confirming the appoint-
meat* of Yr. Ferguson be amended by deleting the provision for travel and moving
expenses Incident to said appointment. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and
adopted. Mr. Garland voting no.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution confirming the appofnt-
(m16336) A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Mr. David S.
Ferguson as the City's director of p.rs*oneX; and fixin9 the salary of said
appointee.
(For full text cf Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 98.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was Seconder
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................
Nith further reference to the matter, Hr. St*lief offered tho follo~in9
emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000 from Section SlaY, *Contingencies,* to
Personal Services under Section ~14, #Personnel,# of the 1965 budget, in connection
with the salary of the Director of Personnel:
(=16337) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r.ordain Section =14, *Personnel,'
and Section :167, *Contingencies,# of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page gg.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinhnce. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE BIGBMAYS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a counteroffer of Mr, and Mrs. James L. Blankenship to
sell to the City of Roanoke 11019 acres of land situate in Roanoke County needed for
the Hill Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway Project for the sum of $3,?00 instead of
$3,5G3 previously offered by the city, and recommended that the counteroffer be
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in'the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16338) A RESOLUTION relating to the acquisition of a certain 11.19
acre parcel of laud needed for the Mill Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway project.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book Wo. 28, page
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Mr, Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Nra Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Gnrlaod, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollero Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted the following ~eport~
recommending that flosworth Drive and Peahwood Drive, S. M.. be connected=
'Roanoke, Virginia
March 22, 1~65'
To the City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
On January l. 1965, the City of Roanoke annexed the Edgehill
and Edgehill Estate properties south of the City, adjacent to
Route 220, and a portion of this area ROSWOFth Drive approaches
within a 150 feet of Peakwood Drive.
Bosworth Drive had previously'been in the County and
Peahwood Drive was one of the southern most tips in the City.
For the coovenience of our citizens and more efficient
operations by the police, fire and refuse departments. I am of
the opinion that there should be a physical connection between
these two points. 'la furtherance of your existing planning
ordinance, I recommend that this be routed to the Planning Com-
mission faf theiF recommendation. I have advised both of the
affected property owners of my intent to recommend this to you.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Manager"
On motion of Mr. Stoller, secQnded by Mr. Pollard and unaoimously adopted
the matter mas referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
requested the City Manager to explore the possibilities of establishing a Youth
Bureau in the City of Roanoke, working with the various organizations who are
encouraging the creation of the Bureau, and to report back to the body as to the
proper procedure to he followed in establishing same, the City Manager submitted
a written report with the following recommendations:
1. Since you have agreed to send Captain Murray Cochran
aud Patrolman J. L. Viar to the University of Mlnnesot~
on a scholarship that ~s soon as they return, these
two officers, plus Pat?olwomau Hazel Carat and Patrolman
T. R. Reid be assigned to the Youth Division or some
other appropriate title designated by the City Council;
2. That physical changes in the police department to provide
office space as outlined in an accompanying drawing be
auth6rized at a cost not to exceed $3,000.
3. Vhe City Manager and the police'depurtment continue to
seek help and advice from the many and fine organizations
in the City which have both an intense and devout desire
to improve our existing program and treatment concerning.
juveniles.
4, That in furtherance of a:conference that the City Manager
had with Mr. Earl Fitzpatrick, President of the Roanoke
Bar Association, and Mr. Robert Spessard, Chairman Of the
Juvenile and Domestic Coert of relations study committee,
that they signified their milllngness as soon as the
Bureau is initiated to provide adequate studies for the
treatment Of cases. Me are grateful this learned group
is willing to lend us their assistance.
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Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager for setting up a Youth Division of the Police Department and that the
summer be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure.
The notion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to the City Manager for study and
report a request or Mr, Henry H, Runt*ugh, owner of property located on the north
side of Heir*se Avenue. N. M,, east of Peters Creek Road, that east-bound traffic
on Melrose Avenue be permitted to make a left turn into his property, the City
Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
March IS, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting of Monday, February 15, you referred to we
a letter from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Mr,
Henry Ho Rutroagh, in which you were requested to remove a
'Ho Left Turn* sign, which can be seen from the west as traffic
approaches to the east. thereby eliminating turnJn9 to the left,
We are most sympathetic with Mr. Fox and Mr, Rutrough's
plea b~t me feel a deep obligation to the general public first
and to permit a discriminate turning at this point would, Math*ut
doubt, be hazardous to motorists at this Junction.
Me do not close our mind as to a possible solution and
~ould suggest that consideration be given to cutting the median
strip back approximately 20 feet, relocating a pole, and providing
for a new curb, gutter and paving, which would then allow for an
orderly turning movement from the left to the highway. Me do not
believe this should be the City's cost.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur 5, Owens
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City Manager'
After a discussion of the matter by Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney,
representing Mr. Rutrough, and Mr. J. D, Sink,'Superintendent of Traffic Engineerin,
and Communications. Mr. St*Ilar moved that the matter be ~eferred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Vincent $.
Mheeler for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Rutrough on the site in an attempt to
work out a mutually satisfactory solution to the problem and report back to C~uncil
with its recommendation. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
TRAFFIC: Gouncil h~ving referred a recommendation if the City Manager
that Mtndsor Avenue, S. R., be mad~ a one-May street eastbound between Mount Vernon
Road and Grandin Road, back to t~e City ~anager for further study, report and
recommendation, the City Manager s~bmltted a mritten report, advising that ia view
of opposition which has developed to making Windsor Avenue a one-way street it is
'his recommendation the matter re~aln in the stat~s quo for the present time.
In this connection, Messrs. C. C. Rush and T. F. Farmer, residents of
Mind,or Avenue, morned that there is like~ to be a serious accident if the street
Js not made one way.
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Attar u discussion of the mutter. Hr, St*lief moved that Council coleur
im the recommendation of the City Manager, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Wheeler
and adopted, Mr° Garland voting aG,
OFFICE HOURS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City
Manager for study and report u request of the Fraternal Order of Police Associates
that employees of the Police Department be given holidays on the same basis as
other city employees on u 40-hour mork meek, the City Manager submitted the
foil*ming report:
*Rote*Re. Virginia
March 22. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
You referred to me from your meeting of March 8, 1965, a
request of the Fraternal Order of Folfce Associates that the
police depnrtmemt employees be given holidays on the same basis
as other city employees. At a conference mlth the Police
Captain. me are of the opinion that this is a f~lr treatment of
our existing ordinance, and I recommend that you concur in our
proposal that holidays be given to police department employees
the same as other employees.
Captain Cochran nor myself see any serious problem, since
- the holidays during the year are normally rather quiet, exclud- ing Thanksgiving uhen me have to use all our available personnel.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Man~gor"
Mr, Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for tie month of February, lg65.
On motion of Mr. Pond, seconded by Mr, St*lieF and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
ZONING: Council having'referred to th~ City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of the Mestwood - Wilmont Farms Civic
League that the area bordering on Shenandoah Avenue to the north, Lnckett Street to
the west. Thirtieth Street to the east and the Norfolk and Western Railway Company
property to the south, ko*mn as the "Old Trout Place", be Fez*ned from Heavy
Industrial Oistrict to Light Industrial District. the City Planning Commission
submitted a written report, advising that the Planning CommissiOn decided not to
recommend on the ~ezontng of this individual ~ea, but to make'reference to the
recommendation containe~ In the proposed new Zoning Ordinance.
On motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed,
The City Planning Commission submitted the following report,
transmitting a proposed new Zoning Ordinance:
'Rarch 16, 1965
The Honorable Bemton O~ Dillard, Rayor
and Members or City Council
Roanoke, Virginia ,
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission herewith presents a proposed zoning
ordinance including a map shaming the division of the territory
into districts and a text setting forth the regulations applying
in each district.
It is suggested that Council study this proposed ordinance,set a
public hearing, hear and consider recommendations or the citizens
of this conmunityo and proceed uith the enactment of the ordinance
as provided for under Title 15, Chapter 4e Paragraph 3 of the
Roanoke City Code.
Very truly yours,
S! Rerner K. Sensbach
for Henry R~ Roynton
Chairman'
Hr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance he held
at 7:30 p.m., April 21, 1965, in the auditorium at the Health Center mitb the
stipulation that the hearing may be continued from time to time and held at variou~
locations throughout the city. The motion was seconded by Nra Jones and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF C0MRITY£ES:
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
paving of streets'at various locations in the city submitted the following report:
march 18, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids on paving of streets at
various locations in the City uhich bids were opened and read
before City Council at its meeting on Ronday, Hatch 15, 1965.
As can be seen from the tabulation of bids, three bids were
received. Adams Construction Company was the low bidder in the
amount of $134,383o00.
In the 1965 budget there was $150,000o00 set up for blacktop work.
To accomplish this much work mill require approximately $3,000°00
for engineering tests and inspection, leafing a net amount of
$1470000.00 for paving materials. Me have on file a letter from
Adams.Construction Company agreeing to extend their contract from
their bid price of $134,383.00 to the Sum of $147,000.00, using
the same unit prices included in their bid proposal.
Your committee recommends that the contract be awarded to Adams
Construction Company in the amount of $147o000.00 based on unit
prices set forth in their original bid proposal.
S/ Roy Rt Pollardr Srt S/ Ht Cletus Broyles
Roy Ro Pollard, Chairman B. Cletus Broyles
S/ Vincent S~ Rbeeler 5! Robert A. Garland
Vincent S, Rheeler Robert Aa Garland"
Hr, Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the com-
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a16339) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract to Adams Construction Company
for the paving of streets at various locations In the City ata cost of $147,000;
rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of OrdinanCes see Ordinance Rook Ho. 28, page 100.)
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378
Mr, Pgllard moved the:adoption of the OrdinnnCeo The motion mss seconded
by ~r, Jones aid adopted by the ~ollomi,g, votez
AYES: iessrs, Garland. Jones, Pollnrd,.Poud, Stall,r, ~heeler smd
Mnyor Dilhrd ..........................?,
NAYS: None ................ O.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MORKS~MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The committee appointed
tabelnte bids received for painting the interior and exterior of several buildings
nad paiotlng o~ a bridge submitted the follomlng report:
WMnrch 18, 1965
To the City Council
Rosnohe, Virginia
On March 15, 1965 bids mere opened and read before City Council for painting the
interior and exterior of several buildings and painting of a bridge. As cnn be
seen from the inhalation, the low bids are as follows:
Lt Rt Brown, Srt Paint Company
Item A. Interior Painting Hnnlcipal Building:
1. City Clerh*s Office)
2. Lam Library ) $1.774.00
3, Police Department )
4. Municipal Court )
Item B. Exterior Painting of Municipal Building Annex 1,045.00
Item C, Interior Painting Juvenile Court 3.136000
Item E, Exterior Painting City Home 1,189,00
Item F, Mason Mill Road Bridge 1,495.09
Item H, Exterior Painting Preston Park Recreation Center 602.00
Item Ia Interior Painting Grandam Court Recreation Center 565,00
TOTAL ~q,806,00
W, B, Salmon ~ Sons
Item D. Exterior Painting Juvenile Court $ U94,00
Item G, Exterior Painting City Market 1,100,60
Item J, Interior Painting Garden City Recreation Center 1,441,80
TOTAL $3.436.40
Ks.~l Wllliamsr Contractor
Item E. Interior Painting of several rooms at Airport $ U69,50
The total sum of the low bids amoonts to $14,111.900 Yhe successful bidders are
required to furnish all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary for paintic9
the buildings and bridge accordin9 to the specifications of the City of Roanoke.
The Committee recommends that the low bids be accepted as outlined above.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S~ Vincent St Mh~eler
Vincent S, Wheeler, Chairman
S! Lt C, Harvey
L, H. Harvey
S~ B, B, Thompson
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance:
(=1~340) AN ORDINANCE awarding contracts for the painting of the interior
and exterior of specified public buildings and of the Mason Mill Road B~idge, in
the City; rejecting certain oth~er bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 29, page lOl.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
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AVES: Messrs, Garland, Janes, Pollard, Pondt Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... 7o
NAYS: Nan, ............... O,
SCHOOLS: The committee appointed to work mith the Raanake City Schaal
Board as to the feasibility of Initiating cur[sin education programs offered under
the Economic Opportunity Act submitted the folloming r,part:
'Members Roanake City Cauncil:
On February i, 1965, you appainted the undersigned committee
to wark with the Raanake City Schaal Daard to determine the
feasibility of Initiating certain educatian pragrams afl,red
wader the Economic Oppartunity Act and to repo'rt b'ack to this
Council our suggestions and recommendations. On March O, Council
appraved a request of this committee thane in additian to explor-
ing the educational programs, the committee expand its scope and
include other pragrams covered under the Ecanamic Opportunity Act
of 1964,
After several meetings and consultations with representatives
from Rasblngtoa, Richmand, Raanoke County, Botetourt County, ~he
executive cammittee and director of the Raanake Valley Cauncil of
Cammunity Services, Inc. and the Raanake City Schaal Baard, this
committee r,camm,ads the follawing:
1. That the City of Roanoke participate in and cooperate
with the County of Rotetourt and the County of Roanoke
in developing programs and obtaining funds to support
these programs available through the Economic Opportunity
Act Of 1964.
2. That Roanoke City Council concur mith the appointment
o~ the following committee to work with the above-
named political sub-divisions in the development and
will be presented for approval:
(a) Mr° D. C. Kennedy, Roanoke City School Board
(b) Mr. A. ~. Owens, City Manager
(c) Mr, Rabert S. Goldsmith, Director of Roanake
Valley Council of Community Service
(d) Mr. A. Byron Smith, Director of Roanoke Valley
Council of Community Service
(e) Mr. H. J, Chlldress, Jr** 3713 Altan Rand,
(f) Hr, #inston H. Stephens, 237 Crittendon
Avenue, N.
3. Our investigation revealed that a non-profit organization
Is required by E.O.A. to, receive local apptications,
channel these applications through the proper office in
Washington and then receive and disperse funds made
available for approved programs. Your committee recom-
mends that Council accept the services offered by an
already created organizatian, the Roanoke Valley Council
of Community Services. This organization has made a
thorough study of the pragrams covered under this Act and
cauld be of tremendaus assistance in carrying out the
intent of the Economic Opportunity Act.
4. It is further recommended that this E.O.A. program be approach,(
cautiously and that the total program be studied annually
to determine the City's needs and the extent Of participa-
tion.from autside saurces.
For your information, the program offered is financed on a 90-10
basis, and the 10~ contribution by the City can be in o fora other
than money. Council ca~,control the program applications by approving
or disapproving funds which might be needed from time to time to
initiate any given program.
S/ Ro~ B, Pollardr Srr
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
S/ Clarenc~ Et Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S~ Jame~ E~ Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman#
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Mr, Jone~ moved t~at Council conc. ur ia the recommendations of the com-
mittee sad that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the
proper measure, The motion wes seconded by Mr, Food and unanimously, adopted,
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to · committee composed of
Momars, Clnreoce Eo Pond, Chairman, James E, Jones, Murray A. Scalier, Arthur
Owems and Joseph A. Brogan for taholatJon and report bids received on Contract
- Tinker Creek Diversion, the committee submitted a written report, together with a
tabulation of the bids showing the bid of Lewis Construction Associates, Incorporate
in the amount of $929,419o as the lowest and best bid, and recommended that the
proposal be accepted,
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the com-
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16341) AN ORDINANCE awarding Contract "H", for constr~ction of the
Clty°s Mater Department Tinker Creek Diversion Project for the amount of $929,419;
rejecting all other bids made for the performance of said work; and providing for
an emergency.
(FaF full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 103.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ................ O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:, NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~ATION 0¥ ORDINANCE~ AND
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure endorsing the proposed program of the University of Virginia for its
Roanoke Center to the General Assembly, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr, SCalier
offered the following Resolution:
(#16342) A RESOLUTION endorsingto the General Assembly of Virginia a
current and long-range Capital l~provement Program proposed by the Bniversity of
Virginia, as the same relates to the expansion of the existing educational program
of the University of Virginia Center in Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 104,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution, The motion was seconder
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Momars, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller~ Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGeT-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure,authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the followi
Resolution:
(z16343) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
(For full' text of Resolutloat see' Resolution Book NOo 28, page 105°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconded
by Mr° Pollard and adopted by the follomin5 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, St*liar, Mb.clef nnd
Mayor Dillard .........................7o
NAYS: None ..................O.
In this connection, the City Attorney also presented a Resolution authors
izing temporary employment for two months of two caseworkers in the Department of
Public Melfare; whereupon, Mr. St*lief offered the following Resolution:
(n16344) A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary employment for two months of
two case morkers in the City*s Department of Public Welfare.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 106.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure establishing a field office in Connection with the acquisition of
rights of way for the Virginia Route 24 project, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Wheeler offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(~16345) A RESOLUTION authorizing the temporary establishment of an
office in connection with acquisition of rights of way for highway prGJects related
ti State Routes 24 and 599.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2G, page 106.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adbption*of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-MATER DEPARTMENT:' Council having'directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure signifying the intent of the City of Roanoke to provide
in its 1965-66 budget its proportionate shire of the cost of a WaterResources, Use
and Benefits Study by the Roanoke Valley Regional'Planning Commission, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(#16346) A RESOLUTION signifying the City's intent to provide, in the
Cityts 1965-1966 Budget, its proportionate share of the cost of a Water Resources,
Use' and Benefits Study by the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 107.)
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Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption or tke Resolution. The motion wes
seooeded by Mr. Pollard iud adopted by the full,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlnnd. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,Il,r. Yheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T.
NAYS: Noae ............ ~---0.
SIGNS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure permitting the R,an,he Council of Garden Clubs nnd the Junior League of
Roanoke to install n banner across downtown Jefferson Street advertising the
Harvest Festival to be held September 15-18. 1965. he presented sane; whereupon.
Mr. St,lieF offered the f,Il,wing Resolution:
(n1634T) A R£SOLRTIGN authorizing the City Manager to pernit the
installation of a banner advertising the Harvest Festival across donna,un Jefferson
Street upon certain terms and conditions.
(FOP full text of Resolution. see Besol~tlon Rook No. 20. page
Mr. St,lieF noted the adoption of the Resolution. The n, Lion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,wing Tote:
AYES: Nessrs. Gariaod. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stnller. Nheeler and
Hayor Oillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: Hone ..................Oo
S£NERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure declining, for the time being, a request of the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the contract between the City of Roanoke and
the County of Roanoke dated September 28. 1954. dealing mith the treatment of
domestic and commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a tract of land
containin9 36,28 acres located west of Virginia Route 692 (Sugar Loaf Mooutaln
Road), he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered ~he following Resolution:
(~16348) A RE$OLRTION declining, for the time being, a request to
further amend the contract of September 28, 1954, between.the City Of Roanoke and
the County of Roanoke. dealing with the treatment Of domestic and commercial mas*es
(For full text of Resolutiont see Resolution Book No. 28, page 109.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconde
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... ?.
NAYS: None ................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to make
application on behalf of the City of Roanoke to the United States Government and
to the State Mater Control Board for a graot of funds under the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act to aid the city in constructing a now public sewer main from
Roanoke River south along Ore Branch to the southerly corporate limits of the city,
he presented some; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
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(u16349). A RESOLUTION ·uthorizing ··d directing ·pplic·tio· to be made
for · gr·nt to the City under the Feder·l Mater Pollution Control Act to provide
for the constructio· of · new public semer m·ln from Ro·noke River south ·long Ore
Bt·ach to the southerly corpor·te limits of the City.
(For. full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 20, pure 110.)
Mr. Smaller moved the udoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by. Mr, Rheeler and. adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. G·rl·nd, Jones, Poll·rd, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
HAYS: None ..................0..
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Jesse T. Meadows has
qualified es · member of the Roanoke Public Library Bo·rd to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Hubert S. Leonard. resigned, ending June 30. 1966.
On motion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted
the report was filed,
On notion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned,
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk . Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR uFETING,
Monday, Mcrch 29, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, March 29, 196S, at 2 pon., the regular
meeting hour, with Ysyor. Dlllnrd presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. ]ones, Roy R. Pollard.
Se** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. St.lief, Vincent
Dillard ...............................
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur So Owens, City Manager, Hr. James N.
KJncanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Br. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Ur. #. B. Dealy,
PaStOF, First Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
March 8, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St.liar, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unauimously, adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SERERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
da the construction of un 8-inch sanitary sewer main to serve Robyn Road. Nright
Road and a portion of Colonial Avenue and Ce,stoa Avenue. S. ~o. said proposals to
be received by the City Clerh until 1:30 p.m.. Monday. March 29. 196S. and to be
opened at 2:00 p.m.. before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if and,ne had any question!
about the advertisement.
In this connection. Re. F. J. Nard. Vice President. Roan,he Nood Preserver
Incorporated. requested permission to withdraw the bid of his company.
Re. Ward was informed that Section ? of the general specifications for the
project stipulates that permission will not be given to withdraw, modify, or explain
any proposal or bid after it has been deposited with the City Clerk.
Mayor Dillard then instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Roanoke Wood Preservers, Incorporated $52.664.20
Draper Construction Company
Hudgins ~ Pace
Mr. St,liar moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Clarence E. Pond. Chairman. Murray A. Stoller. James E. Jones and H. Cletus
Broyles for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
CI~V HOME: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the removal of
the boiler, stoker and water heater at the City Home nnd furnishing and installing
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a uem oil fired boiler and necessaries, 'said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until t:30 p,m,, Monday, March 29, 1965~ and to be opened at 2:00 p,l,, befor*
Coutcil, Mayor Dillard usbed if anyone had ney questions about the advertisement,
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:
Meddle Plumbing ~ Heating - $5,649,00
Progressive Products Corporation - 5,750,00
Lawn ~ Nelson Plumbing ~ Heating Corporation - 6,450,00
H, ~ H, Plumbing ~ Heating CoBpany - . 7,450,00
Mr, Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs, Roy R, Pollard, Sr,, Chairman, Arthur S, Owens and H, Cletus Broyles for
tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure in accordance mith the recommendation of the committee. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement faf bids on
the construction of the main entrance shelter of the Roanoke Transportation Museum
located in ~asena Park, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p,m,~ Monday, March 29, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p,m,, before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no represent-
ative.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 followin
bids:
Name Amount Alternate
Hodges Lumber Corporation - $ ?,200.00
Regional Construction Services,
Incorporated - 80995.00 $ 8.995.00
Southwest Building Corporation - 10,450.00 10,900.00
Valley Contractors Corporation - 13.540.00 12.040.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrso Vincent S, Wheeler, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens and H. Cletus Broyles for
tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. ~he motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: At this point, Preston Young, Eagle Scout. appeared before
Conncil and sold tichets to Mayor Dillard and the members of Council in connection
with the promotion of a Boy Scout program which will be held on May 14-15, 1965.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mrs. Nadine McClahanaz
advising that on March 1~, 1965, she purchased a city automobile license tag for
Mr. E. K. McClanahan from mhom she has been separated for the past eight year~,
that Mr. McClanahan has since entered the Veterans Administration Hospital in
Richmond and will not be residing tn Roanoke, that the car is being transported to
Grundy, and requesting that she be refunde~ the $10 she paid for the .tag, was
before Council.
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After n discussion of the mutter, Mr. Jones, suggesting that the City
Attorney detvrmJoe nhether or not Mrs. McClanuhan is entitled to the refund rather
than Hr. XcClanahun, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the request for n
refund and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by M£e Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SENEIS AND STORM BRAINS: A Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of
Roan*he County, requesting that the contract between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke, dated September 20, 1954, deullBg with the treatment of domestic
and commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto u tract Of land containing
limits of Salem and nest of Virginia Route 116 (Cove Road), was before Council.
Hr. St*lief moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Ressrs. Arthur So Owens. Janes N. ~lncnnon, Roy L. Nebber and Hurray A. St*lief for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A petition signed by 12 residents of the 2300 block of Colonial
Avenue. S, U., requesting that property located on Colonial Avenne, between
Y~enty-third Street and,Tm,ri.y-fourth Street, described as Lots 1-8, inclusive~
Block 1, Colonial'Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271001-1271008, inclusive, and Lots
36-44, inclusive, Block 4. Nan*nm Addition. Official Tax Nos, 1270536-1270544,
inclusive, be Fez*ned from General Residence District to Business District, was
On motion of Mr. St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the request for fez*ming was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Nr, R. Caldwell Butler, Attorney,
representing Hr. Lewis B. Evans, requesting that an alley between Livingston Road
alley extending from Livingston Road to the above alley, be vacated, discontinued
Hr. St*lief offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in
connection with the application:
(~16350) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five viewers in
connection with the application of Lewis D. Evans to permanently vacate, discontinue
and close those two certain alleys, hereinafter described.
(For full text of Res*luaU*nm see Resolution Hook No. 28, page 110,)
Rr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution; Yhe motion was seconded
by Hr, Pond and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and
Nayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
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It appearing that the City Planning Commission has already submitted its
report, recom·endin9 that the alley,s in question be vacated, discontinued and
closed, Btu Stoller moved th·t · public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30 pom**
Hay 31 1965. The potion mas seconded by Mr. ~oues and unsnimously adopted.
BDDGET-RECBEATION DEPARTBENT-PARKS AND PLAYOROUNDS: Conncll.at its
meeting on Bay 16, 1964, having referred to the Budget Commission a cotmunication
from Mr. flu Ye Robipson, Pre,ideal, of the M~lducod, Clvlc league, requesting that
$15,000 be included in the 1965 badger fur an enclosed perk shelter at Thrasher
Park, amd no fa·ds for the shelter having bee· Included in the 1965 budget, a
~omau~Jcation from Mr. Robinson, asking that the matter be referred to the Budget
Commission for inclusion in the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66 and raising
the question that if this l~ew cannot be Included in the budget would the Mildwood
Civic League be permitted to undertake this project with funds collected and
donated by Its own membership and their friends, was before the body.
Mr. Garland moved that the request be referred to the Budget Commission
for its information in connection mlth consideration of the budget for the fiscal
year 1965-66. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
. REPORT5 OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred an offer of the
Roanoke Transportation Ruseum Committee of four boats to be used on Roanoke River
In the vicinity of ~he Transportation Museum to the City Manager for.study with
the Director of Parks and Recreation and to report bank to the body with his
recommendation, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that he thinks
this woeldbe an adjunct to the general operations of parks and playgrounds, and
Mr. Sag!let moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was,seCqnded by Mr. Pollard and nnantmonsly adopted.
In thls connection, Mr. James O. T~out, Chairman of the ~ransportation
Museum Committee, having presented n check in the amount of $1,065 for the purchase
of three of the boats at the last regular meeting of Council. and the body having
adopted a motion ,that the check be accepted and transmitted to the City Auditor
for deposit in the General F~nds, the City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $910.61 be transferred from Section ·167, "Contingencies," to
Other Equipment - ~ew under Section ~111. "Recreation, Parks and Recreational Are~
and that $174.39 be appropriated to Other Equipment - New under Section
*Recreation, Parks and Recreational Areas,w Of the lg65 budget, to cover the
contributed by the ~oanoke T~anapo~tatJon Mqseum C~mmJttee.
Mr. Broiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager a~d offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(s!63§1) AN ORDINANCE to om*ad and reordain Section alii, "Recreation,
Perks and gecreatJonel Areas,' and Section 8167. "Contiogeacies,# of the 1965
Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergeacy.
· (For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 111.) ,
Mr. St,liar saved tie ed,prioR of the Ordiasace. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the f,Il,ming vole:
AXES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Mb*el*r-and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
~ HATS: H,am .................
BDDGST-HUSTIN6S COURT: The Cit~ Osnager submitted a mritten report.
recommending that $131 be appropriated to Maintenance of Oschinery and Equipment
under Section =20, "Oustings Court,' of the 1965 budgett to cover the cost of a
maintenance contract for recording equipment used in the Hustings Court.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and ~ffered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16352) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u20, "Oustings
Court,* of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book aaa 28, page 112.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr° Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlnndt Jones. ~ollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS: None ..................O.
· BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTHENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council
its last regular meeting haven9 concurred in the recommendations of the City Manager
for setting up a Youth Division of the Police Department and having referred the
matter to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure, and one of the
recommendations being that physical changes be sade in the Police Department to
provide office space at a cost not to exceed $3,000, the City Manager submitted a
written report, requesting that the $3,000 be appropriated.
Mr. St.lief moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16353) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~88, "Maintenance
Of City Property** of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see,Ordinance Book No. 28. page 112.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall.r, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None .................O,
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BUDGET-PAY PLAN~ The City Man*get submitted the following report recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
'Roanoke, Virginia
March 29, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Vlrglnlu
Gentlemen:
The foil*wing.employees are needed for the efficient o~erntlon
of the City Government:
Sewage Treatment Plant - I Maintenance Helper Group 8, Step 1
Street Repair - I Shift Clerk
Group 17, Step 1
Detention Home - Superintendent, Group 10
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur S, Ouens
City Manager'
Mr. St*liar moved that Conncil concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of the
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recom-
Woody in connection with the'Tinker Creek Diversion project for a price of $I50.
MFo St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16354) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of certain additional
easements related to the City*s Mater Department Tinker Creek Diversion project;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 113,)
Mr, St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. St*liar, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ................ O,
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having adopted Ordinance No. 14716 on February
19, 1962, generally approving a project for widening Franklin Road, S. W., from the
Norfolk and Meat*Fa Bailmay Underpass to a point approximately 1200 feet south of
Beechwood Drive, and authorizing the C~ty Manager to negotiate with the United
States Bureau of Public Roads and the Virginia Department of Highways in an effort
to have the project approved, the City Manager submitted the followi~g report:
~Roanoke, Virginia
March 22, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In 1962, property owners and interested citizens on Franklin
Road asked me to join with them in a meeting, mhereby efforts
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
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would be wide to alden *ed improve Franklin Bold from the Underpass
south to the City Limits. The committee'of citizens nod property
oma*rs assured we that they mould secure the eeceisury lO-foot
right or uny on both sides of Franklin Road from Broadway to the
City Limits, if the City would he able to get the project eccou-
pllsbed under Fedora! Aid Urban Funds, State Department of Highways
and City rinds, at which time was $0 - 25 - 25°
Thh committee has uorked bard on this project, and the gentle-
men are to be comeended for their tireless efforts; however, me
have been unable to secure 108 percent participation from the
property garters. Therefore, Council has the alternate or abandoning
the plan, or proceeding with it. If we abandon the plan. the City
mill have to pay all engineering feet estimated ut approximately
$12,000 to $15,000. Me uould lose the improvements that the
Appalachian Power Company has agreed to install at o cost of approx-
imately $$$,000. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company has
agreed to improve their layout along Franklin Road at a cost
estimated at $50.000. In addition, we mould have to pave Franklin
Road, either this year or next% ir funds were provided at a cost of
approximately $15,000.
Re must relay a portion of the sewer on Franklin Road at a
cost of $30,000 and replace our fire alarm system at a cost of
$6,000 irrespective of whether the project is continued or not.
If me buy the necessary land either by condemnation or agreement,
the estimated cost for the 8200 lineal feet would be approximately
$205,000, of-which the City*s portion would be 25 percent as described
in Mr. Lo O. Bolton*s letter of March 170 1965. The City would also
install the street according to accepted highmay standards milk*ut
the several exceptions required by the property nun*rs in the donation
of property. I have conferred with State Department of Righeays*
officials both in Salem and Richmond and find that, as usual, they
ore most co-operative with and understanding of City Counciles
problem; and if yon desire to have this work accomplished now. rather
than face the Jeopardy of losing contributing funds at a later date
when the Southwest Express May is completed and funds would no longer
be available on Franklin Road t220 to the South.*
I am uttacbiug hereto a letter from Mr. Lo O. Uolton. Urban
Engineer of the State Department of 8ighuays, expressing the Highways~
vi.us and willingness t6 mdve ahead on this project; therefore° I
recommend that you agree to provide the 25 percent funds necessary
for right of way and IS percent for construction costs by ad6pting
an appropriate resolution.
There is already provided in the project sufficient funds in my
Judgment to more than pay for our portion of the cost and the State
Department of Highways will refund to the City money paid for right
of way as rapidly as it is acquired.
Resolution Ho. 14T16 adopted by City Council on February 19,
1962, does not commit the City to a~y participation in right-of-
way cost~.
I have a complete file in my office, which is entirely ~oo
voluminous to enter into the records, as much of it is preliminary .
details, which will be changed before the final project is completed.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Ow*us
City Manager"
After a lengthy discussion of the matter. Mr. St,lief moved that Council
concur ii*the recommendation of the City Manager 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. Mr. Jones voting no.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a petition signed by three-fourths of the property
owners in a portion 'of the Edgehill section Nh*se residences were sew*red by septic
tank as of the date of entry of the Order of Annexation in the Circuit Court of
Roanoke County, Virginia, on September 14, 1964~ requesting that pursuant to Section
8 of the Order the City of Roanoke Install at Its cost within 'one year · sanitary
sewer system to serve their area, the City Manager recommending that $45,000 be
included in the'proposed 1965-66 budget for consideration.
Hr, Mheeler moved ~thnt the matter be referred to the Budget Commission for
its Information 1· connection with consideration of the budget for the fiscal year
1965-66, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CLAIMS-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that on December 1, 1964. Mr. Kenneth Mllllam Johnson, Rr, t 510 Meadoubrook Drive,
H~rietta,Georgia, mas illegally parked la the City of Roanoke and his car mas moved
by a city wrecker to the City Garage, that inadvertently a pin holding the mrecker*s
two bar suddenly snapped, causing damage to Mr, Johnson's car in the amount of
$~.60, that the Assistant City Attorney has ruled the City of Roanoke is not liable
for the damage, but the City Manager Is of the opinion Mr. Johnson had nothing to do
with the actual damage to his car, which was inadvertently caused by unforeseeable
circumstances 'in the moving of the CaF, the City Ranager recommending that Councll
authorize the payment of $S8,60 to Mr. Johnson,
Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that even though the city is not legally
liable it is morally so and moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
Clay Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and adopted, Messrs.
Jones and Stoller voting no.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-AIRPORT: Council having adopted Ordinance No.
16165 on December' 14, 1964, providing for the purchase of a O,$25-acre lot and
dwelling house thereon required as a part Of the north clear zone for Runway 15-35
at Roanoke Municipal(Woodrum) Airport from Joseph C. Hrown and Margaret A, Hrown
for a sum not to exceed $18,000, the City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that Mr. and Mrs. Drown have made a counteroffer of $18t?SR, and recommende
that the counteroffer be accepted.
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16355) A RE$OLRTXON relating to the City's acquisition of certain land
in Roanoke Hounty heretofore authorized to be acquired by Ordinance No. 16165.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 114.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7,
NAYS: None ................ O.
REPORTR: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of January, 1965, and
listing other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
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Om motion ot Hr. Mbeeler~ seconded by NFo Foliard and unanimously udopted~
the report mas filed,
ZOMIRG: Council having referred to the .City Planning Commission rot
study, report and recommendation a request ot Mr, Morton Rosenherg, et mi,, that
property located on the west side of Thirteenth Street, S, M., between. Chapman
Avenue and Cnupbell Avenue, described as part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Dlock 16, Mast
End and River VJem, Official Tax Mo, 122021~1, be rezoned from Special Residence
District to Business District, the City Planning Commission sub~ltted a mritten
r?port, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m.. May 3, 1965. The motion was seconded b! Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORT5 OF CDHMITTEES:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction of a storm drain in the vicinity of Fanorama Heights
from Red Fox Drive to West Side Boulevard submitted the following report:
"March 25, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for the construction of
a storm drain line in the vicinity of Panorama Heights, from
Red Fox Drive to West Side Boulevard. These bids were opened
before City Council at its meeting o~ #onday. March 22, 1965.
Upon review, the Committee finds the expense involved not
Justifiable in light of other City needs. The Department of
Public Works has stated that it believes the immediate problem
at the intersection of Salem Turnpike and Red Fox Drive may be
materially decreased by a lesser amount of constructione which
can be handled by City maintenance forces. The Uommittee,
therefore, recommends that all bids be rejected, City forces
handle the immediate problem, and the ultimate improvement be
considered at a later date as the necessity arises.
$! Vincent .St Wheeler
¥1nc~nt S. Nheeler. Chairman
S/ Arthur St Owens
Arthur S. Owens
S/ William r. Clark
William Fo Clark"
In this connection, Mrs. Cleopa #. Goode, 3?$9 Salem ~uroplke. M. W..
appeared before Council and complained that unless the storm drain is extended to
West Side Boulevard the drainage problem at the rear of her property will not be
solved.
After a discussion of the matter. RFo Wheeler painting out that the
original request of property owners and residents of the 3TO0 and 3800 blocks of
Salem Turnpike, N. W** was f6F the'installation of'approximately 80 yards of storm
drain to remove storm water fram the lom point in front of 3737 Salem Turnpike,
carry It oter the high spot in front of 3759 Salem Turnpike and discharge it Into
an Open drainage ditch at an esttnate'd cost of $9,500. and that city forces can
handle the l~medl~te problem of storm water In front of the p£opetties on Salem
Turnpike, moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the committee and
offered the following Resolution:
(n16356) A RESOLUTION rejecting certain bids made for proposed construc-
tion or a storm drain line ia the vicinity of Panorama Heights, from Red Fox Drive
to Hast Side Boulevard,
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No, 28, page 115,)
Hr, #heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr, Stoller end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Joaest Pollnrdt Pond° Stollero Hheeler end
Mayor Dillard ........................ ?.
RAYS: None ..................O,
Mr, P~nd then moved that the question of ultimately extending a storm
drain in the vicinity be referred to the City Manager for further study, report and
recommendation to Council, The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously
adopted,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-GARBAGE REROVAL: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on five refuse bodies, rear loading type, minimum capacity
16 cubic yards,'with an alternate of five refuse hodies~ cylindrical type, minimum
capacity lB cubic yards; tmo refuse bodies, cylindrical type, miqimnm capacity 16
cubic yards; and five trucks, cabs and chassis only, submitted the following report;
"March 25, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Your Committee appointed to study and make recommendations On
Refuse Bodies and Trqck Chassis, met on Thursday, March 25. 1965
and submits the folloning report and recommendations.
Due to the complexity of the bids it was necessary to revieu all
bids at the same time in order to de~ermiqe the apparent overall
lom bids.
Thefollomingis a summary of the low bids as shoun on the attached
tabulations.
Truck E~uioment Coro.
5 Refuse Bodies (Truxmore) $17,990
Antrim Motors
5 Truck Chassis f.o.b. Richmond, Virginia $12,950
Truck Equipment Corp,
2 Refuse Bodies f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia $ 6,796
$37,T36
Municiual Sales Co.. Inc.
5 Refuse Bodies f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia $17,000
Antrim Motors'
5 Truck Chassis f.o,b, San Antonio, Texas $13,600
Municipal Sal~s Co,. Inc.
2 Reiuse Bodies f.o,b, Roanoke,' Virginia ~ 6,540
$37,140
From the above summary there mas a difference of $596.00 between the
apparent lom bid submitted by Municipal Sales Co., Inc., and Truck
Equipment ~orp., th~ next, low bidder.
Your Committee recommends the following:
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uo That the Contract for the 5 track chassis delivered
f.o.b. Richmond. Virginia be awarded to Aatrim Motor
C?psay in the amount of $12.950.
b. That the contract for the 5 refuse bodies to be mounted
on 5 hem truck chassis, f.o.b. Roanoke. Virginia and 2
refuse bodies to be mounted on existing City of Moan,he
t~acks. Yon.b. Roanoke. Virginia. be awarded to Truck
EquipMent Corp.. in the amount of $24.786.
brought forward $590.45
Differeece in delivery time and cost value
20 days x 5 - 100 days x $30 u $3.000
43 days x 2 - 86 days x $30 - $2.590
$5.580.00
Total All Costs $6o170.00
Less differential in bids 596t00
Amount it IS morth to City to accept $~.574.00
bid submitted by Truck Equipment Corp,, in
lieu of apparent low bid submitted by
Municipal Sales Co.. Inc.
Plus these facts=
The City already has seven units of °Trnxaoret - we have had
excellent maintenance experience during past two years-good parts
supply and repair shop Jn Ri.ha,nd. 150 Truxmore rackers in the
State Of Virginia, 1600 units in 20 state area (Eastern U, S.)
'tPackmoret as bid on by Municipal Sales have only 3 or 4 Il
Virginia. questionable parts supply and repair service.
There Is one major disadvantage to the ePackmoret relatlre to the
unloading mechanism. A man Is required to go to the rear of the
truck~ unlatch the fastener and swing the doors back mhen unloading
at the incinerator. This requires the troch to stop short of the
pit to perform this operation and often there is considerable
spillage at this paint before the truck is backed to the pit. To
secure the door after the load has been emptied the truck must
pull out and the man is required to go back of the truck and
fasten the door, This operation Is unsafet dirty and time con-
suming.
Tour Committee feels that the City i$ Justified tn accepting the
Truck Equipment Corp.. bid. because of the justification as set
forth in the enclosed attachment.
There are sufficient fonds set up In the 1965 ,udDer to cover this
equipment,
S! ¥incent S. Mheeler, S/ Arthur St Owens
Vincent S. Wheeler. Chair=an Arthur S. Owens
S/ Re'ray A, Stoller S/ N, Cletus Broyles
Murray A, Stoller R, Cletus Broyles~
Mr, Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z163§?) AN ORDINANCE prnvidin9 for the purchase of five truck chassis;
for five refuse 'truck bodies to be mounted on said new truck chassis; for two rufus.
truck bodies to be mounted on existing City owned trucks, all for the use of the
Cltyes SanitatiOn Division, Department of Public ~orks. Refuse Collection and
Disposal; rejecting certain other bids made for the supply of sa=e; and providing
for ae emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No, 28, page 116,)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES= ~essrs,' Garland, Jones, Follard, Pond, St,liar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... ?.
NAYS: ~one .................. O.
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TIAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMCNICATIONS~ The committee oppofnted in
tabulate bids received on traffic paint cad glass traffic beads submitted the
following report:
*March 22. 1965
To the City Council
ioosohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
On March 22. 1965 bids mere opened and read before City Council for supplying
traffic paint and glass traffic beads to certain municipal departments.
JaegJe Paint and Varnish Company Is low bidder for supplying the traffic paint as
follows:
Item No, I - Y~llou Traffic paint No, 43
960 gals. for Public Works Gept.. Account 83039 $1.63 gal. =
Item Not 2 - White Traffic Paint Not 42
750 gals. for Public Works Dept.. Account 83-39 $1.58 gal. = $1.185.00
500 gals. for Municipal Airport, Account 89-39 $1.58 gal. = 700,00
$1.975,00
Item Not 3 - Chlorinated Rubber, White Traffic Paint
1,000 gals. for Public Works Dept., Account 83-39 $2.06 ga~. $2,060,00
Priswo Safety Corporation is low bidder for supplying the glass traffic beads as
follows:
Item Nor 4 - Glass Traffic B~ads
12,000 lbs. for Public Works Dept,, Account 63-39 $,11 lb.' - $1,320,00
3,000 lbs. for Municipal Airport, Account 69-39 $.11 lb. = 330t00
~!,650,00
The above prices are Net, F.O.B. Roanoke, Virginia. The traffic paint and 91ass
traffic beads shall meet all specifications as advertised by the City of Roanoke.
The Committee recommends that the low bids be accepted as outlined above.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Roy R. Pollard. Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
$/ Arthur St Omens
Arthur S, Omens
S/ J~ D, Sink
J. D, Sink"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(316358) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids made to the City for the-
supply of certain types and'quantities of traffic paint and of glass traffic beads
and authorizing purchase orders to be issued therefor; rejecting certain other bids
made to the City for the supply of said materials; and proridlog for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook'No. 28, page 117.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......
NAYS: None .................. O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
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INYRODUCYlON AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Conncil having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure enlarging the duties or the Transportation Museum
Committee in order that It might aid in the development, construction end beautifi-
cation of Roanoke Sleet from the eastern to the western city limits, he presented
sane; whereupon, Mr. St*liar offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(n16359) A RESOLDTION extending the duties of the City*s Transportation
Museum Commi)tee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 28, page liB.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The lotion mas seconde~
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Reuses. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler end
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
OFFICE HOURS-POLICE D£PARTMENT: Council having directed the City Att*rna
to prepare the proper measure amending Subsection (b), Section 11, Chapter 3. Title
II. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. to provide that employees of the
Police Department be given holidays on the same basis as other city employees on
a 40-hour work week, he presented same; whereupon, Mr, St*liar offered the full*mia
emergency Ordinanace:
(n16360) AN ORDINANCE amending ,subsection (b) of Sec. llq, Chapter
Title Il of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, relating to certain legal hollda
and ~rovidtng for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 26, page 119.)
Mr. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*lieF. Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard ..........................
~AYS: None ..................O.
In this connection, Mr. Jones raised the question of treating members of
the Fire Department like other city employees with regard tO legal holidays and
suggested that a committee composed of the City Manager, the City Attorney, the
Chief of Police and the Fire Chief be appointed to study the matter.
After a discussion as to who should serve on the committee, Mr. Jones
moved that the matter of granting members of the Fire Department the same holidays
observed by other city employees be referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
James £. Jones, Chairman, Robert A. Garland and Arthur S. Owens for study, report
and recommendation to Council, The motion was seconded by Mr, St*Ilar and unani-
mously adopted,
With further reference to holidays for city employees, Mayor Dillar~ and
RFc St*lieF pointed out that hardly anyone except federalt state and city employees
observes Mashington*s Birthday as a legal holiday and raised the question of
eliminating observance of this holiday by city employees,
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ATTEST:
/ City Clerk
On motion.of Hr, Stoller, seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the matter of holidays for city employees naa referred to the Personnel floard for
study, report and recommendation to Council.
SCHOOLS: Council knving directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing rot tbe.partlnipotion of the City or Roanoke in certain programs
under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, he presented same; nhereupon, MPa Jones
offered the follouing Resolution:.
(n16361) A RESOLUTION providing for the participation of the City of
Roanoke in certain programs, later to be developed, under the Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964; concurring in the appointment of · comuittee to assist in the develop-
sent and screening of the various of said pFogromsl and providing for the adminis-
tration of said progFaos by the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services.
(FaF full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 26, page 120.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Stoller and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS: None .................. O.
ROYIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned,
· - APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, April 5. 1965.
The Council of the City or Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, April 5, 1965, at 7:30 p.m., mith Mayor
Olliard p~esiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Gnrland,.James E, Jones, Boy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E, Pond, Murray A. St*lief, Vincent B. Rheeler and Mayor Uenton O,
Dillard .......................? ......
ABSENT: None .............. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur So Omens, City Manager, Mr. James
Klncnnon. Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The me.tin9 mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend David
D.Berry, Pastor, Bt. Paul Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
March 15, 1965. hating been.furnished eachmember.of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council h~ving continued a public hearing on
the question of establishing a setback line on Colonial Avenue. $. M., from Brandon
Avenue to the corporate limits, to provide for an 80-foot street, until ?:30
Monday, April 5, 1965, in order that the City Engineer might meet with the resident2
of Colonial Avenue for the purpose of explaining the proposed setback line in
detail, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Milliam F. Clark. City Engineer, informed Council that he met with
approximately 40 residents of Colonial Avenue and explained that a building setback
line is what is being proposed, that he is of the opinion a building setback line
of 60 feet from either side of the cent.flirt, of Colonial Avenue is sufficient and
that the residents appeared to be satisfied mith his explanation.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, rescinding its previous recommendation for the establishment of an
BO-foot building setback line from either side of the centerline of Colonial
Avenue and recommending the establishment of a 60-foot setback line, was before
Council:
"March 11, 1965
The Honorable Henton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of March I0, 1965 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the question of setback lines to be established
on Colonial Avenue, S. g.
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Mr, William F, Clark, City Engineer, presented to the Commission
the findings or*u recent survey of Colonial Avenue ia respect
to the actlal setback of existing structures, It nos found that
the majority of the structures have been erected behind a line
60 reel from the center of the existing roadway,
After careful study of oil factors involved, the Planning Cam-
mission concluded that it mould be'adrlsnble to observe the present
location of houses nad establish a 6a-root setback line on Colonial
Avenue extending from Braadon Avenue to Overland Road, The
Commission also rescinded its previous recommendation to Council
rot the establishment of ua 80-foot setback line on Colonial Aveuueo
It also appears advisable at this time to establish the setback line
only to Overland Road. Beyond this point Colonial Avenue is bordered
by public land on both sides to Minding Way. From there to the city
limits Colonial Avenue is bordered by residential development located
within the city limits os cae side and within Roanoke Connty on the
other side. In this location any recommendations relative to setback
lines should be developed in cooperation math the State Hlghmay
Bepartment,
Very truly yours,
S/ Merner K. Sensbach
for Henry Bo Boynton
Messrs. R. R. Greenwood and M, J. Bobbs, JF** appeared before Council and
advised that they have no objection to the establishment of a 60-foot building
setback line.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed setback line, Mr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
that a 60-foot building setback line be established from either side of the center-
line of Colonial Avenue, S. W** from Brandon Avenue to Overland Road, and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was. seconded by Rrm Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
-- STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.m., Monday, April 5, 1965, on the request of American Motor Inns, Incorpora-
ted, that a certain alley known as Camps Alley, lying between the northerly side of
'RcDowell Avenue ucd the southerly side of Orange Avenue, N, E,, and that portion of
Rockview Avenue extending 288.05 feet in a southeasterly direction from Camps Alley
parallel to RcDowell Avenue and Orange Avenue be vacated, discontinued-and closed,
the matter nas before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be dealed, was before Council:
'February 25, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
At its regular meeting of February 24, 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered this alley and street closing request.
The attorney for the petitioners indicated that the closing of
this alley would enable the American Motor Inns, Inc., to
expand their operation and utilize their properties located
adjacent the alley to greater advantage, Field inspection
revealed to the Planning Commission that the alley is located
on steep, unuseable laud, while Rockview Avenue intersecting at
the half-way mark has never been opened because of the difficult
terrain.
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It nas noted, however, that. Compts Alley o.sd portions of .
Roekvlem Avenue alii be needed to accomplish the construction
of ou Intersection between Mllliamson Road and U, S, 460, The
layout for this grade separated intersection is shoyn on Plate
83 of the MaJor. Arterial Highway Plan, which uno recently
adopted by City Council. Therefore, this street and alley
closing request cannot be supported by the City Planning Cam=
mission, as the laud involved will be needed for future public
use.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council to deny the above request.
Sincerely fours,
S/ R, K. Sensbach
for Henry H. Boynton
Chairman"
Council having appointed vJeners In connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have visited and viewed the
alley and street and the adjacent neighborhood and are unanimously of the opinion
that no inconvenience would result, either to any Individual or to the public, from
vacating, discontinuing and ~losing sane.
Mr. Ben R. Richardson, Attorney. representing the petitionert appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client, stating that he does not
believe the canstruction of an Intersection between Williamson Road and U. S. Route
460 will ever materialize be*arise Jt would require the acquisition of expensive
property such as the rear of the tract of land occupied by the Magic City Rotor
Corporation and that he feels it is a question of whether or not the property of
his client shall be otflized to the best economical use by the granting of the
request or further expansion discouraged by the denying of said request.
In a discussion of the matter, Council pointed out that a project for
uidenin9 Orange Avenue westward from the east corporate limits has already, been ;
initiated, that a portion of Camps Alley will be needed in connection with the .
street widening project and. that this portion should be omitted from the Ordinance
if the request for vacating, discontinuin9 and el'*sing Camps Alley Is granted.
Rt. Pollard raised the question as to whether or not the petitioner would
be willing to convey the alley and street proposed to be vacated, discontinued
and closed back to the City of Roanoke for the nominal.sum of $1,00 if the alley
and street are needed in the future for the construction of an intersection between
Williamson Read. and 0. So Route 460,
Rt. Richardson indicating that his client would be agreeable to these
conditions, Rt. Wheeler moved that the draft of Ordinance providing for the vacetin
discontinuing and closing of a portion of Camps Alie~ and Rechview Avenue be referre
back to the attorney for redrafting.tn accordance with conditions mutually agreed
upon during the discussion. The motion was seconded by R~, Pollard and unanimously
adopted,
STATE HIGHWAYS: A group of approximately 20 residents of the city and
connty consisting of members of the Mount Pleasant Clvtc Club, M~yflower Hills
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Civic Club, Co*peris Cove Civic Club and Red Valley Civic Club oppeored before
Council. with Mr. Priace E. Th*rumoR acting us spokesman, end requested that o
portion of Virginia Route 116, especially Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E., be
improved, Mr. Thornton explaining that be represents approximately 200 families
living in the county, but that the major portion of these people work in Roanoke
and commute, back and forth, and that they also shop in Roanoke.
In u discussion of the matter, Hr. Hllliam F. Clark, City Engineer,
pointed out that Route 116 is included in the Roanoke Valley Regional Area Major
Arterial Highway Plan, but that the project Is scheduled for 1975-1980o
After a lengthy discussion of the question, Mr. St*lief moved that the
matter be referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council. The notion
mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Rayor Dillard voting no.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: A petition signed by 56 residents of the ?00
and 800 blocks of lhlrtieth Street, N. W., requesting that a drainage problem in
the area be corrected, Mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Jones Welding Supplies
Xncorporated, advising that a 1965 city tag was inadvertently purchased in the
amount of $18 for one of its trucks used by Its branch office in Danville, Virginia,
and requesting a refund of the $18, mas before Council.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur In the request and that the matter
be referred to thc City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mr.
R. Paul Fultz, District Manager, Baker Equipment Engineering Company, complaining
that Council requested bids on five rear end loading refuse bodies and two side
loading refuse bodies and then d~sregarded~the specifications by purchasing seven
side loading refuse bodies, mas before Council.
It being pointed out that the advertisement for bids provided for alternat
proposals on five side loading refuse bodies and that it was in the best interest
Of the city to purchase the less expensive type, Hr. St.lief moved that the
COmmunication be Tiled, The motion mas seconded by Hr, Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PAY PL.~N: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
#Roanoke, Virginia
April 5, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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The following employees are needed for the efficient
.pert,ion of the City Government:
Engineering: I ~enior Draftsmen. Group 0
'~arbag'e & Refuse Disposal: I Damps,er Dump'star Operator
Group 6. Step
Library - Reference Assistant. Grade 14
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Omens
a
City #mangeru
Mr. Sa.lief moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
manager and thor the matter be. referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT:. The City Mnnager submitted a written report, recommending that
Council authorize the employment of extra legal services for the purpose of title
examination and assistance in condemnation proceedings, if necessary, in connection
with the acqoisltloa of properties for current projects at Room.he Municipal
(Woodrum) Airport.
Nv. Sa.lief moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
er.and offered the foil.ming Resolution:
(~16362) A RESOLUTION relating to the acquisition of properties necessary
to be acquired for municipal Airport Projects,
,(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 121.)
Mr. Sa.lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wac seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, at.lieF and Mheeler ....... 6.
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ....................................................
STATE HIGHWAYS-SEWERS AND STORM GRAINS: The City Manager submitted
written report, recommending that Council concur in the awarding Of a.contract by
the Virginia Department of Highways to Albert Nrothers Contractors, Incorporated.
for a highway project on U. 5. Route dGO, including the construction of a storm
draio from the east Corporate limits to Tinker Creek, and authorize the payment of
$14,766.90t representing the city's share in the cost of the project,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be refecred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor subuitted a written report on the
examination of the records of the Hooker T. Washington Jnnlnr High School for the
school ~ear ending June 30. 1964. advising that all records were in order and the
statement of receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the periol
and the financial condition Of the fond.
On motion ,of Mr. Nheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was received and filed,
ZONIRG~~ Couecil buying referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation · request of Mrs. Mary Akers Hilts, that property
located aa the south side of Essex Avenue, R. H** between Salem Turnpike amd
Twenty-second Street. described as Lot 4, Hlock 100, Melrose Laud Company, 0frlclal
Tax No. 2322809, be rezoaed from General Residence District to Light Industrial
Dis*facto the City Planning Commission submitted · written report, recomwesding
that the request be granted.
Hr. St*lief waved that a public hearing on the matter be held et ?:30
p.m.'t Hay 3, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
ZOHING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commas'sion for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Roy R. Pollard° Jr., that pr*pert:
located bn the north side of Melrose Avenue, N. W., between Eighteenth Street and
Nineteenth Street, described as Lot 12, Hlock 66, Melrose Land Company, Official
Tax No. 2322111, be fez*ned from Special Residence District to Rusiness District,
the City Planning Commission' submitted a written F~pOFt, recommending that the
request be granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at ?:30
p.m., May 3, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. St*lieF and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITY GOVERNMENT-CLERK OF THE COURTS: The committee appointed to tabulate
bids received on microfilming certain records and supplying certain microfilming
equipment for the office of the Clerk of the Courts submitted the following report:
· March IT, 196S
The Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
Your Microfilm Study Committee has studied the bids for
microfilming certain records in the office of the Clerk of
Courts and furnishing certain equipment for said office.
The bids are as follows:
Hall ~ WcChesney, Inc. $18.450.00
Logan Gray. Inc. 18,079.50
Security Microfilm Service 17,23o. oo
Technical Reproduction ~
Supply Corp.
Did FI ' '13,137.00
Alternate Bid FI ll,20g, so
Alternate Bid ~2 g,414.O~
Recordak Corporation 13,028.O0
Mann Film Laboratories,
Incorporated 12,287.04
Remington Office Systems 11,893,73
All of the bids except that of Remington Office Systems
and the Did FI and Alternate Did ~1 and Alternate Did m2 of
Technical Reproduction ~ Supply CoFp, were submitted in
accordance math 'specifications.
Re recommend that those bids not meeting specifications
be rejected along with all others except that of Mann Film
Laboratories, Incorporated, (the lowest bid which meets specifica-
tions) and that the bid of Mann Film Laboratories, Incorporated in
the amount of $12,28T.04 be accepted,
The appropriation contained in the current budget is sufficient,
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404
Respectfully suhwlttedt.
S/Burrey A. St*lief, Chairman
S/ J, Robert Thomas
S! Arthur S. Owees
S! #mire7 A. Foster
S/ #alher R. Cutter, Jr,u
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and *II*red the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16363) AX ORDINANCE uwardiog u contract to Menu Film Lab*rat*ri*n,
Incorporated, for the microfilming of certain records in the Office of the Clerk of
Courts; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 122.)
BF. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
Nright Road and a portion of Colonial Avenue and Creston Avenue. S. M., submitted
the following report:
'April 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Bids were received and opened before City Council at its meeting
on Monday, March 2g, 1965 for the Construction of an 6" Sanitary
Sewer Main to serve Robyn Road, Wright Road, a portion of Colonial
As can be seen from the attached Tabulation of Bids, three (3)
bids were received. The low bid was submitted by Roanoke Mood
Preservers, Inc., in the amount of $52,462.?0. It should be
noted that the actual bid was $52,664.20, but based on the unit
prices which controls this figure was in error.
It ia recommended that the contract be awarded to Roanoke Mood
PreaerYers, ImCo, in the amount of $52,462o?0. The advertising
cost for this,project amounted to $17.00. Carried over from the
1964 Budget under the heading of Capital Improvement was a sum of
$49.?19.00 available for this project.
A new appropriation of $2,760.70 will be required to complete the
total project.
$,!,,,Clarence E, Pond S/ Murray A, Stoller
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman Murray Au Stoller
S! James E. Jones S/ H, Cletus Broyles
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Roanoke
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(s16364) AN OROINANCE providing for the construction of on O-inch
sanitary sewer main t~ serve Robyn Road, Rright Roads and a portion of Colonial
Avenue and. Creston Avenue, a portion of the Mrlght Road - Rohyn Road - Creston
Avenue, S, R,s sanitary Sewer ProJect; awarding a contract therefor; rejecting
certain other bids m~de for the performance or said work; and providing for an
emergencyo
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 20, page 123,)
MF. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mai seconded by
Hr, Smaller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Masaru. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Rt. Pond then offered the followln~ emergency Ordinance appropriating the
additional
(=16365)' AN ORDINANCE to amend and'reordain Section =170, *Capital,# of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 124,)
Mr, Pond moved the'adoption of th~ Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by RF. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Oillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................O.
With f~rther reference to the sewer project, Mr. Jones moved that a publJ,
hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m** Monday~ April 26, 1965, before Council
acting as a committee of the whole, for the p~rpose of ascertaining the proper
assessment or apportionment of the total cost of said project. The motion mas
seconded by Wr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY BORE~ The co~mitte~ appointed to t~bulate bids received on the
removal of the boiler, stoker and water heater at the City Home and furnishing and
installing a new oil fired boiler and accessories submitted the following report:
"April 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, March 29, 1965 for the removal of boiler,
stoker and water heater at the City Home; furnish and install new
oil fired boiler and accessories.
As ~an be seen from the attached tabulation of bids, four (4) bids
were received. The low bid was submitted by Waddle Plumbing,and
Heating, in the amount of $5,649.00.
It is recommended ~hat the contract be awarded to Waddle Plumbing
and Heating for this amount. The advertising cost of this job
was $11.00.
Included in the 1965 budget, Department Code 54 -- City Home,
Ooject Code 51 -- Building and Fixing Equipment Replacement, is
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the amount of $5,150,00, To complete this Job it alii bo
necessary to appropriate the additional sum.of $510,00 to cover
AFPROVED: S! Roy. R. Pollard. Sr.
Ro~ R, Pollard, Chairman
APPROVED~ B! ~rthur S. Owens
APPROVED: S/ H, Cl~tus Hroeles
Yeddle Plumbing amd Heating:
(n16366) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract to ~eddle Plumbing ~ Heating
for the removal of boiler, atoher amd ~ater beater and furnishing amd installing
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 2B, page 125.)
~ayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
the additional $510:
(n16367) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~54, "City Home."
(For full text of Ordinance, see Drdinance Hook No, 28, page 126o)
~a~or Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................
'April 1, 1965
Roanoke, Virginia
Sout'hwest Building Corp.
Regional Construction Services, Inc.
Stone ~all Brick Wall
$10.450,00 $10.900.00
$ 6.995.00 $ 8.995.00
Rodges Lamber Corporation $ ?,200°00 -~
Valley Contractors Corporation $13,540,00 S12,040,00
The low bid was submitted by Badges Lumber Company in the ouount of
$?,200,00, lu addition to the bose bid as submitted there ere
five (5) Items that was omitted from the specifications that should
be included to give a cowplete Job. Rodges Luwber Cowpsuy bas
submitted in writing their cost to occowpllsh these five ($) items:
1. Wood Double Rang Window with Security Cover.
(change shelf) $25.00
2. Bathroom Floor Sealer $25.00
3. Close Double Tee Openings with
Precasted Panels. $60.00
4. Install 5 all steel 12' x 16" access
doors, keyed and locked, $76,00
5, Extend and alter existing Rough Plumbing, $10OtO0
Total $286,OO
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Rodges Lumber
Corporation in the amount of $7,406.00 to include'-the base bid and
the extra Items set forth above, Funds are provided in the 1965
Budget to cover this work.
Arthur S. Owens
S/ H, Cletus HFo¥1es
H, Cie'mum Rroyles"
Hr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z1636R} AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a shelter at the
basis of a bid made therefor and rejecting certain other bids; and providing for
(FaF full text of Ordinancee see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 127.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Ur. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, 5toller, hheeler and
Rayor OIllard ....................... ?,
NAYS: None ................. O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATIO~ OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF'ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RSFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing a refund of $10 roi a city automobile
tag purchased by Mrs. Nadine McClanahan for Mr. Ko R. McClanahan, be presented
same; whereupon, Mr. ~heeler offered the following Resolution:
(z16369) A RESOLUTION authorizing'nod directing refund of a $10.00 1965
automobile license tax to Mrs. Nedine McClanahan.
(For full text of,Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 128.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following rote:
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AYES: Besots, Garfood, Jones, Follird, Fond, St,lief, Nheeie~ end
ia/or Dfllor~--= ........ ~---~ .......... ?.
NATS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-FAY PLAN: Council haying directed the City Attoroey to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Mannger ¢O fill cerZoln vsconoles la VlFlOl
muuiclpal department's since they ore of tn emergency nature, he presented same;
uhereapon, M~, St,ilar offered the f,il,wing Resolution:
(a16570) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnelo
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 128.)
Mr, St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas sec,nde
by Hr, F, lloYd and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garlaedo Jon~s, pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T.
NAYS: None ..................O.
CLAIRS-TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the payment of $54.?0 to Rr. Kenneth Mllliam Johnson,
St,, in full settlement of his claim against the City of Roanoke for damages
occurring to his automobile while being towed by a city-o~ned vehicle, he presented
same; ~hereupon, Mr. Rheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~16371) A RESOLUTION authorizing payment of a certain claim for
property damage.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 129o)
Rt. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was se¢onde~
by Nr. Pond and adopted by the f,licking vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Rheeler and mayor Dillard ........5.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones and St,lief ..................................... 2o
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
~ SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council at its last regular meeting having
rejected bids for the construction of a storm drain in the vicinity of Panorama
Heights from Red Fox Drive to Nest Side Boulevard and having authorized a lesser
amount of construction by city forces to handle the immediate problem in the area,
Rt. Oscar J. Johns, 3819 Salem Turnpike, N, R,, appeared before the body and
complained that the drainage problem at the rear of his property has gotten worse
ia the last few months,
O~ motion of Mr. St,liar, seconded by ~r. Jones nod ansntmoosly adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
SE~ER5 AND STORM DRAINS: Hr. Jones brought to the attention of Council
the question of constructing a storm drain on West,var Avenue, S, W., between U,rko
Street and Edgewood Street, at an estimated cost of $10,000, and moved that the
matter be referred to the Budget Commission for consideration in connection with
its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66. The motion was seconded by
Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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TRAFFIC~ Mr, Jones brought to the attention of Conncll the question of
installing nn actuated trnffic light nt the intersection of flrocduoy and Colonial
Arouse, $, W,. nnd moved thmt the matter be referred to the Budget Commission for
cooslderntiom in connection with its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66
The motion was,seconded by Mr. Pollard and nnnmimonsiy adopted,
RECREATION DEPARTMRNT -P~RIS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having received the
plans ncd specifications for the £ureha Park Secreatinn Center. Mtn Jones, Chairman
of the Eureka Park Recreation Center Committee, advised that the plans end specifica-
tions hare been approved by the Saute Fire Marshal uith only a minor detail changed
that they have also been approved by the Commissioner of Buildings, and moved that
the City Manager be directed to advertise for bids on the project, The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor Dillard called attention to the fact that the
terms of Mrs. A. Be Camper. Mrs, Mary C. Pickett and Mr. James E, Jones as members
the Youth Commission expire April 30, 1965, and called for nominations to fill the
pending vacancies.
ar. Stoller placed in nomination the names of MFS. A, B, Camper, MFS,
Mary C. Pickett and Mr, James E. Jones. The nominations were seconded by Mr.
Nheeler,
There being no further nominations, Mrs, A. B, Camper, Mrs. Mary C.
Pickett and Mro Janes E. Jones Here reelectem as members of the Youth Comnission
for terms of two years each beginning May 1, 19650 by the following vote:
FOR M~S. CAMPER, MRS. PICKETT AND MR. JONES: Messrs. Garland, Jones,
Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ................................
On motion of Mr. Mheeler. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
the meeting was adjourned,
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR NEETIBG,
Moodoy, April 12, 1965,
The Council of the CltF of Rosuohe met in regular neeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Hunicipal Building. ¥onduy. April 12. !965, at 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRES£NT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Junes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence ~. Fond, Murray A. Stonier, Vincent S. Hheeler and Hayor Benton O.
Dlllurd ................................. ?*
ABSENT~ None .................O,
OFFICERS ER£SENT: Hr. Arthur S. Owens. City Manager, Mr. James H.
Kincanon, Assistant City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Audit.re
I~VOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a pFayer by the Reverend Andrew
Re.der; Pastor, Northview Methodist Church.
HINHTES: Copy of the minutes ~f the,regular meeting held on Monday,
Hatch 22, 1965. having been furnished each member of Council, on q. Sion of Hr.
St.lieF, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dipensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set a public bearing for 2 p.m..
Monday, April 12, 1965, on the request of Hr. D. R. Milliams. et ux., and ir. J. A.
he,erie, ~., et ux., that proper~y located on the east side of Hain Street, S. ~.,
between Nelton Avenue and Hlndsor Avenue, described as Lo~s I and 2, Block 10,
Stratford Court, Official Tax Nos, 1250201 and 1250202, be rqzoned frqm General
Residence District to Business District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be denied, was before Council:
'larch 2, 1965
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its February 24, 1965 meeting the City Planning Commission
considered this rezoning request. It was learned that the property
in question is to be used for the construction of a filling station.
Baying duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission found
that the above properties are located in a residential area with
substantial hones and that commercial development would be detri-
mental to the value of the neighborhood.
After studying maps of proposed land use. traffic improvements and
zoning, the Planning Commission concluded that the proposed none
change is undesirable and, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the above rezoning request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ Warner K. Sensbach
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman"
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#r, H, Courtoey King, Jr,, Attorney, representing the petitioners,
appeared before Council in support or the request of his clients, Hr, Ring
exploiting *hit Mr, end Mrs, Deyerle also omo Lots 3 end 4 which ute already zoned
for business and that they desire the rezonieg of Lot 2 for business purposes so
thetm filling station can be erected thereon, that property on the ess* side of
Halo Street between Rlndsor Avenue end Rrendon Avenue is alreudy zoned for business
purposes end that the best end highest use o! the properties of the petitioners
would be derived by their conversion into income producing properties,
A group of property owners in the area appeared before Council, with
Jack Davis Ralher acting as spokesman, and presented · petition signed by 41 proper~
owners adjacent to and immediately surrounding the property proposed to be rezoned,
objecting to the proposed rezoning on the grounds that it would depreciate the value
of their residential proper.ties and increase traffic congestion On Hain Street,
Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the request for rezoning be denied, The motion was
seconded by Hr. bheeler and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having adopted a Resolution, providing for the partici-
pation of the City of Roanohe in certain programs, later to be developed, under the
Economic. Opportunity Act of 1964, concurring in the appointment of a committee to
assist in the development and screening of said programs, and providing for the
administration of said programs by the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services,
Mr. Duncan C. Kennedy. Vice Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board and a member
Of the committee, appeared before the body, advising that*an application has been
,prepared for initiation of a program which would provide two months of kindergarten
this summer for children from families with an income of less than $3,000 a year who
will enter school in September in eighteen elementary schools or school centers
throughout the city, the total estimated cost of said program being $254,752 and the
city's portion being $49,540, and requested that Council approve the application and
recommend to the Roanoke Valley Council Of Community Services that the formal illin
of same be expedited,
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following Resolution:
(n16372) A RESOLUTION approving an application for initiation of a
program under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964; and recommending that the forma
filing of said application be expedited.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 12g.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................. ~ .... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a list or street lights which were installed and/or removed during the
month of March, 1965, was before Council.
On motion of Hr, Stoller, seconded by Hr, Mheeler and unnniuonsly adopted,
the communication mas filed.
SCHOOLS: Council baying adopted a Resolution expressing Its conditional
mlllingness to convey to the University of Virginia a 35-sere tract of laud on the
west side of Colonial Avenue, S. W., for use of the Roanoke Center of the University
of Virginia, and having also adopted a Resolution endorsing to the General Assembly
of Virginia a current and long-range capital improvement program proposed by the
University of Virginia with regard to the expansion of the existing educational
program of the University of Virginia Center in Roanoke, a communication from Dr.
Edgar F. Shannon, Jr., President. University of Virginia, advising that the requests
of the University of Virginia for an appropriation in the 1966 biennium of approxi-
mately $044.000 for the needed development of the Roanoke Center are now under
consideration in the office of the Governor of Virginia. that there lsa possibilit}
a master site plan showing the future development of the Center in detail could be
completed before building, planning or construction funds become available, thereby
saving as much as a year in actual provision of the facilities, that he has
recommended to the Governor that if the city grants the 35-acre tract of land to
the University of Virginia for the use of the Roanoke Center the Governor immediate
approve acceptance by the University so it will be possible for the University to
seek funds for a master site plan prior to the next meeting of the General Assembly
was before Council.
In this connection, Mr, Robert J, Rogers appeared before Council and urged
the adoption of an Ordinance conditionally conveying the tract of land to the
University of Virginia.
Hr. Wheeler 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. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHMAYS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Messrs.
Charles E, Kepley and C. R, Long, requesting that 5aMah Jefferson Street be extended
through Fern Park to connect with the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur on Yellow Mountain
Road. S. E,. was before Council.
Appearing in opposition to the extension of South JeYferson Street on the
grounds that it would create a traffic problem in a residential area were Messrs.
R. Roi Rush, Robert J. Rogers, Tom Stockton Fox and H. Uocrtney King, Sr..
Mr. Wheeler moved that the request be denied.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Stoller then moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
for an opinion as to whether or not the city can legally extend the street, The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING: A communication from Hr. Janea Po Hart. Jr** Attorney. repre-
senting Dr° Laurence E. Paxton. et mx. 0 requesting that property located on the
northwest corner of Rugby flouleverd and Tenth Rtreet. N. W.. described as Lots 20
mod 21. Rloch 8. Rugby Land Corpora*lone Official Tax Nos. 2231520 end 2231521. be
rezoaed from General Residence District to Special Residence District. wis before
Council.
On motion of Hr. Stoller. seconded by Mr° Pond and unanimously adopted.
the request for rezonlng was referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report end recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
RDDGET-MDNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having previously awarded a contract
to Rud Hearer Beating and Air Conditioning Company for furnishing and installing
certain air conditioning and ventilation systems in the Municipal Rullding in the
amount of $90637.95. the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that an
air conditioning unit previously installed in the office of the City Auditor is not
sufficient to meet requirements of the data processing equipment since installed
and that the contractor has agreed to an extension of his contract to corer the
additional work for a sum of $1,697, mhich will require au additional appropriation
of $1,400, the City Manager recommending that $1,400 be appropriated for this
purpose,
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Henager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16373) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~OT. 'Municipal
Building.' of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance~ and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 28. page 130.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr° Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Nh,clef and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ...................O.
STATE HIBHMAYS: Council having requested the Virginia Department of
Highways to proceed with surveys and plans for the extension of Interstate Spur 581
from Elm Avenue, $. E., to Franklin Road. S. M., and herin9 appropriated $4,500 as
the cityts share Of the cost, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that the Blghway Department wishes,to extend the limits of the project westward to
the tracks of the Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company at an additional estimated
cost of $5,000 and has requested the city to agree to pay $750 as its share of the
additional cost, the City Hanager recommending that Council approve the extension
of the project and appropriate the necessary funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in ~he recommendation of the City
ianager that the extension of the project be approved and that the Budget Commissiot
be requested to include $750 in the budget for the fiscal year 1965-66 for this
purpose. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
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~CDGET-PA~ PLA~: The. City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized tO fill certain r.acnncles, in various municipal
departments since they ~re or ~n emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
April 12, 1965
To 'the City Council
Rouuoke, YlrgimJu
Gentlemen:
The fo/lowing employees are meeded for the efficient
operation of the City Government:
Airport - I Airport Serviceman, Group IS I Airport Laborer, Group 10
Health Department
Melfare Department - Caseworker, Group 10
City Dome - Practical Nurse, Group 19
Police DePartment - Three Patrolmen
Mater Department - I Laborer - Group 10
Respectfully submitted,
5/ ~rthur S. Owens
City Manager#
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendations of.the.City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Fond and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGDMAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommendin.
that Council authorize the purchase of a parcel of land from Charlie L, Custer and
Margaret M. Custer for the sum of $6~400 in connection with the improvemen~ of
Virginia State Route 24.
Mr. St,liar moved th'at Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16374) AN ORDINANCE a~thorizing and d~rectin9 the acquisition of certa
land, described as Parcel 064 and containing 3,167 square feett more or less, needed
for the improvement of Virginia State Route 24 in the City; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, nee Ordinance Hook No. 28, page 131.)
Mr, St,liar moved the adoption o( the Ordinance. The outrun was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Ilar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ................
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
together with the following communication from the Director of Public Murks advisin*
that an additional appropriation of $21,500 will be required to complete the
preparation of an engineering report on the sewer interceptors and sewer trunk main
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within the City of Roanoke. together with o master plan indicating an incremented
improvement program, by the firm of H~yes, ~eay, Mattern and Matt,m, Architects
and Engineers, us compared with tie original estimate of $18,000:
"CITY OF ROANOKE
IRTERDEP~RTMENT COMMUNICATION.
DATEs March 24, 1965
TO: Mr, Arthur S, Owens. City Manager
FROM: Ur, H, Cleans Droyles, Director of Public ¥orks
On March 2&, 1964, Hayes, Seay, Matt,Fa and Muttern made a proposal to the City for
the preparation of an engineering stcdy and report on the sewer intercepters and
sewer truck lines within the City or Roanoke, together, with a master plan lndicati.
an incremented improvement program. This firm estimated that the report could be
prepared for approximately $10,000.
City Coancil by resolution No. 15813, dated May 25, 1964 accepted the proposal of
Hayes. Seay. Mattern and Mattern and appropriated $10.000 for this work.
As spelled out In the proposal, their mark included i~ general terms the following
iteqs:
1. Study existing records
2o Make field investigations and flow measurements
3, Determine present and future flows
4. Determine the capacity of existing intercepter and trunk sewer
mains,
S, Development of an improvement program (master plan)
7. Confer with City Officials
9. Confer with State Agencies
Also, included in the ~roposal was a statement to the effect that it mas difficult
to determine the amount of time that might be required in compiling existing
proposed that standard per diem rates be followed, which rates were listed Jo
Hayes. Seay. Matt,Fa and MatteFntS proposal dated May 26. 1964.
Following is the latest revised estimate prepared by H~yes. Seay. Matt,Fa and
Mattern dated March 2. 1965. giving a breakdown and status for the sanitary sewer
study for the City Of Roanoke.
LATEST COMPLETED UNCOM-'
ORIGINAL REVISED TO PER- PLETED PEa-
ESTIM.~TE ESTII~ATE DATE CENT TO DATE CENT
Items covered
under original
proposal $18.000 $19,000 $7,921.78 42~ $11,078.22 58~
Investigation
where sewers
commingle 6.000 2.400.00 40~ 3.600.00 60~
Preliminary
Plan for ore
branch 2.000 2.000. OO 100% -
Field Survey of
existing sewer
mains 12,500 11.001,77 95~ 698,R3 57
TOTALS $18.000 $39.500 $24.123.55 $15,376.45
To date we have paid $15.622019'to Hayes. Seay. Matt,Fa and Matt,Fa.and have bills
amounting to $8.501.36 are unpaid at the present time. To satisfy these bills
$6.123.55 will have to be appropriated over the $18.000 originally authorized. To
complete the project as estimated by the firm an additional appropriation will be
required in the amount of $15,376.45, making a total amount of $21,500 over the
original $18.000 estimate set forth in Hayes. Seay. Mattern and Matt,Fa proposal
date March 26. 1964.
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When this situation mas discovered it mas celled to your attention end · meeting
mas held ~lth representatives of Hayes, Sen/. Hatterm end Hatters. Norh uts stopped
fumed:italy ca this project snail the metier could be morked out,
In this meeting it mss brought out by the consulting firm thot due to the absence of
sufficient City information ss to elevntions smd grades os the sewer lines, it mss
cecessnry to accomplish cossidernble field morh in order to obtain the dart on which
the whole survey mis bused. To complete the mork the consultants proposes to
prepare ou permanent linen, tracings of portions of the ns built intercepter lines
not nvsilnble in the City Engineer's office.
Also, represenctives or Hayes, Seay, Hattern and #attars stated that when Council
authorized the moth, at which time the $18,000 mas appropriated, that Council also
authorized · study to investigate the commingling of sewers together math a plan
and cost estimate to eliminate same, hosever.there mas no appropriation for this
Item made at that tire.
I understand that Mr, Glenn BarrJnger of the consulting firm mil~ be present at
Honday*s Council meeting to discuss this matter.
S~ H, Cl~tus Dro¥1es
H. Cletus Droyles
Director of Pablic ¥orks'
In this connectlono Mr. Glynn D, Harranger, representing the firm of Hayes
Seay, Hattern and Wattern, and Mr. H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public Works,
appeared before Council for a discussion of the matter.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. hheeleF moved that the question be
referred back to the City Manager for study as to the appropriation needed to cover
work completed to date and to submit his report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Hr. St*lief and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously authorize
the purchase cf a $.5~-acre parcel of land from Leon Dowses Stanley and Evelyn
Haislip Stanley for the sum of $945, and the purchase of a 1.98-acre parcel of land
from ~. H. Stanley and Fannie L. Stanley for the sum of $337, in connection with the
Rill Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway Project, the City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting n counteroffer of Sly100 from Hr. and Mrs. Lo D. Stanley and a
counteroffer of $450 from hr. and Hrs. W. H. Stanley, and recommended that the
counteroffers be a~cepted.
Hr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and offered the following Resolution:
'' '(~1~75) A RESoLuTIOH relating to the acquisition of two parcels of land
needed for the Hill Mountain -- Blue Ridge Parkway Project, heretofore authorized
to be acquired by'Ordinance No.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20, page 132.)
Mr. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Heists, Garland, Jon~s, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard .....................
NAYS: ~one ..............£-~-0.
SIGNS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
United States Air Force is organizing an Bono'r Flight composed of young men from.
Western Vlrginin, who ~ill Join the Air Force end leave from Roanoke on April 20,
1965, which flight will be calle~ "Yhe'Old Dominion Flight", and that the Air
Force his requested permission to publicize thin event by displaying a banner on
Jefferson Street through April 20. 1965.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
foliomiag Resolution:
(n16376) A MESOLUTION authorizing the City Nnneger to permit the United
States Air Force to install a banner across Jefferson Street rot the period from
April 12, 1965. through April 20, 196S.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 133.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption or the Mesolution. The motion was seconded
by NFo Wheeler and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Measrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: Mr. Jones ............. 1.
ANNUAL REPORTS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting the annual report of the Mater Depsrtment for 1964.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
AIRPORT: Cooncil having awarded the contract for grading nad drainage in
connection with the extension Of Runway and Taxiway 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal
(Woodrom) Airport to H. L. Turner end Company, Incorporated, the City Manager
submitted a written report, advising that all the work under the contract has been
completed except approval of a change order for extra grading work which will be
presented to the body at a later date, that the city is withholding the normal
lO~ retainoge in the amount Of $34,372.46, and recommended that the contractor be
paid the amount of $30,000 with the balance of $4,3?2°45 to be retained until the
contract is closed Out.
After a discussion as to whether or not the extra grading work which
Council has not as yet approved is Included in the $30,000, Mr. Pollard moved that
the qoestton be referred bach to the City Manager for further study and report to
Council as to the work performed under the contract. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted
· written report, advising that The Combined Insurance Company of America has
offered to donate 134.12 square feet of land at the southeast corner of Milliamson
Road, N. W., in connection with the widening Of the east side of Milliamson Road,
No W., betmeen Wentworth Avenue and Fleming Avenge, in exchange for curb and gutter,
and recommended that the offer be accepted.
Mr° Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for prepratlon of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department for the month of March, 1965:
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*Roanoke, Virginia
April 12, 1965
To the City Council '
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlement
The following changes mere made by tke police and the fire
deportment during tke month or March:
*Police
'The folloming mere sworn in as police officers during th~ month
of March, 1965:
Mr. Larry William Mays
240? Massachusetts Ave,, H, W,
Hr, Emmett Grnyson Yonce
1602 Lexington ~venne, $, M,
*Officer D. G, Fisher, resigned March 16, 1965,
'Desk 5erg*ant Kermit R, Hall, died March 19, 1965,*
'Fire
*During the month of March 1965 there were no personnel changes
in the Fire Dept.'
Respectfolly submitted,
$/ Arthur $. Owens
City Manager"
Mr, 5toiler moved that the report be received and filed. Zhe motion mas
seconded by Mr, Pollard and nnanimonsly adopted,
SE~RS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having refer'ced to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr, and Mrs, Curtis O, Lin,berry,
2419 Colonial Avenue. 5. ~., that the drainage problem in front of their home be
corrected, the City Manager submitted an interi~ written report, advising that
n preliminary investigation has b~en made, that there ere complexities in the study
which require further investigation and that as soon as final details are provided
he mill make an appropriate report,
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously'adopted,
the report was filed,
5TREEZ$ AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation n recommendation of the City Manager
that flosmorth Drive and Peakmood Drive, $. N., be connected, the City Planning
Commission submitted the folloming report:
'April 8, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Oillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council .
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During its regular meeting of April ?, 1965 the City Planning
Commission studied the feasibility of connecting Bosmorth Drive
and Peakwood Drive, 5. W.
It was stated that the desirability of connecting these two
streets had been recognized by the Planning Commission, as
previous efforts had been undertaken to accomplish this
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connection under the subdivision ordinance. Field Inspection
of the general urea reveals that the topogrnphy permits the
emphasized the desirability or connecting Dosworth Drive and
Peatwood Drive rot the convenience, comfort and safety,or the
City*a residents and the more efficient operntlon of municipal
services,
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to Cit~ Council
to mate every possible effort to connect Hosuorth Drive and
Feahmood Drive, S.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Henry D, Boynton/h
Henry B, Doynton
Mc. StolleF moved that the City Manager be directed to negotiate with the
Darters of the land required to connect the two streets and to report back to
Council with an estimate of the cost of the project, The motion was seconded by
Mc. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZOHIMG: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Messrs. W. T. Crozier and Earl A.
Buck that property located on the northwest corner of Salem Turnpike and Twenty-
third Street, N, Wa, described as the southern portion of Lots IS and 16, Block
102, Helrose Land Company, Official Tax No. 2322223. be rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District. the City Planning Commission submitted
a written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Hr, Stoller moved that a public bearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., June 7, 1965. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
ZOMIMG: Council herin9 referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Br. Gwynn H. Board that property
located on the southeast corner of Liberty Road and Hillcrest Avenue, N.
described as Lot 1Bi, Block P, Williamson Groves, Official Tax No. 30g0236, be
rezoned from General Besidence District to Special Besidence District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
de~ied.
In this connection, a communication from Hr. J. Albert Cllett, Attorney,
representing the petitioner, requesting a public hearing on the petition for
rezoning, mas before Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
pom.. June 7, 1965, The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to a
committee the request of All Star Lanes and The Roanoke Country Club, Incorporated,
that two parcels of land previously donated to the City of Roanoke by All Star Lan
from the rear of its property at 3439 Melrose Avenue, N. W., for street and municipa
purposes, be conveyed to All Star Lanes and The Roanoke Country Club, Incorporated.
committee that the city sell the two parcels of land at appraised value after an
appraisal has been made, the committee submitted the folloming report:
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*Roanoke, Virginia
April 12, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting o! November 9, 1964, you referred to the
Beei Est·re Committee n request that the City abandon the
proposed street ranniog east and nest beblnd.th~ All Star Lanes
on Melrose Avenue.
The ~roperty has been appraised nt · value of $300; however,
members of the Committee felt that this was an insufficient value
and have held ~p n recommendation to you for the time being.
In the interim, on behalf of the City, me hate found that me
need a strip of land owned by the Country Club near Myoming and
Densmore Avenues. Mr, Dave Harrows, representing the Country Club,
hhs tentatively agreed that they will provide the City with
sufficient land in order that the street between Kentucky Avenue
and Densnore Avenue may be uldened on the east side to 50 feet,
and the Connlttee believes that an exchange of properties would
be both valuable to the Country Club and the City,
The Committee, therefore, recommends that the City exchange
its land owned behind the All Star Lanes for the oecessary strip
as described on Mast Side Houlevard.
Respectfully submitted.
Randolph G. Mh'ittle
$/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ Roy R. Pollard, iF.
Roy R, Pollard, St,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
Arthur S, Owens"
Mr. #heeler moved that Council coflcur In the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion wa~ seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to a committee the request of
Henry H, Rutrough, owner of property'located on the north side of Melrose Avenue,
N. M., east of Peters Creek Road, that east-bound traffic on Melrose Avenue be
permitted tO make a left t~rn into his property, for t~e purpose of meeting with
Mr. Rutrough on the site in an attempt to work out a mu{ually satisfactory solution
to the problem, the committee submitted the following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia
Aprill2, 1965.
To the City Conncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
'You referred to a committee a request of Mr. Henry H.
Rutroughtbat a sign on the median strip adjacent to the Roanoke-
Salem Plaza Shopping Center be removed In order that a turning
movement migh~ be permitted into Mr. Rutrough's property.
The committee would like to cooperate with Mr. Rntrongh and
have 'secured from the Appalachian Power Company a cost estimate
of $540 on relocating the pole approximately ~0 feet to the east.
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· There mould be some other expenses that the City milI
incur, such as replacing curb and gutter and relocating one
of our own traffic poles.
Mr..Ruer,ugh his agreed to a portion of the cost ap to
$350 and the committee recommends that the curb and gutter be
removed and replaced 20 feet to the east nnd the necessary
poles relocated.
Respectfully submitted.
S/'Roy R. P~llard. S~,
ROy J. PoIIard. Srot Chairman
S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. #heeler"
Hr. Pollard moved that Council concur Jn the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinanc~ appropriating $?00 to CoveF
the total cost of relocating the poles and curb and gutter:
(m16377) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi40. "Street
Construction." of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28° page 134.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: WeSSFSo Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7,
NAYS: None ................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Arthur S. Owens. James N. Kincanon. Roy L. Webber and Murray A. St,lieF.
for study, report and recommendation, a re'nest of tie Board of Supervisors of
Roan,he County that the contract between the County of Roan,he and the City of
Roanoke. ~ated September 2~. 1954. dealing with the treatment of domestic and
commercial wastes, be amended ~y adding thereto a tract of land containing 106.44
acres located 750 feet. more or less. northeast of the northeast corporate limits
of Salem and west of Virginia Route 116 (Cove Road). the committee submitted a
written report, advising that it b~lieves Council should hold in abeyance any
amendment to the contract until the studies now being made by consulting engineers
for the city and the county are completed, at which time. further consideration can
be given to the petition.
Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation 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. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED R~SINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the operation of four boats on Roanoke River
in the vicinity of the Roanoke Transportation Museum. he presented same; whereupon.
Mr. St,Ilar offered the following emergency Ordinances
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(a16378) AN 0RHZNANCE authorizing the operation of f,nv boats on Roanoke
River upon certain terms end pr6vlslons; and providing for an.emergency,
(For full text of 0rdinnace~ see Ordinance Hook Ho, 28,.page 134,)
Hr, Ha,lief moved the adoption, of the Ordinance, The notion was seconded
by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the f,Ii,ming vote:
AT~S: Roasts, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Ilar, Wheeler and
isyor Dlllnrd .... ~ .....................
NAYS:''Non; .................. O.
STATE HXGHWAYS~ Conncll having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure agreeing ~hat the City of Roanoke nail provide 255 of the funds
necessary for acquisition of rights of may and 155 of construction costs for the
widening of Franklin Rosd~ S, W.o from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Underpass to the city llnitse he presented same.
In this connection, a large delegation of property owners on Franklin Road
appeared before Council to be heard on the matter,
Speaking in favor of widening Franklin Road were Hessrs. Edgar F. Jnnison
Arnold 5chlossherg, Howard L, St. Clair and Harry L, Rosenhaum, Hr. Rosenbaum
explaining in detail efforts made by some of ~he property owners on Franklin Road
toward securing options on the necessary land for widening the street and emphasizin
the importance of providing a beautiful entrance to the city from the south.
Speaking in oppo~ition t~ the proposed widening on the grounds that it
would take away valuable parking space in front of some of the businesses on Franklit
Road and force them to go out of business or move to another location were Ressrs,
E. J. Harris, T. R. Doss, Cash J. Shoal, J. B. Thomas and Dr, A. H. Rice.
Mr. Harvey S. Lutins~ Attorney, presented ~ pe~ltfon signed by ten propert]
owners on Franklin Road, objecting to the proposed widening of Franklin Road and
declining to donate or sell any part of their properties for this purpose.
Rro R. Roy Rush, Attorney, representing'Hr° a~d Mrs. Cash J. Shoal.
presented a petition signed by six property owners on Franklin Road. opposing the
proposed widening of Franklin Rondo
A communication from ~r. S. A. Barbour, urging that every member of
Coonoil continue mith their efforts toward the final completion of t~e widening of
Franklin Road, was before the body.
Hr. H. Cletus Hr~yles, Director'of Public Horks, pointed out that the city
will have to reimburse the state for preliminary nork already accomplishedt that
the city will have to blacktop Franklin Road at its expense and that proposed
improvements by the Appalachian Power Company and the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company will be dropped if the projeot is abandoned.
The City Manager stated that he is v~ry ~uch in favor of the project,
that he feels the number of accidents on Franklin Road makes it imperative to widen
the street an~ t~at he knows of'no $imila~ street widening project in the city which
has not helped the property owners.
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Hr. Jones saggested that a 12-foot median strip be' eliminated from the
proposed project and the sldemalks aarromed, ia order to give the property owners
on Franklin Rued more parking space in front or their places of business, but mas
informed that the Federal and State Governments uoald not agree to such changes.
The matter having been discussed at length, Hr. #heeler offered the
follomlag emergency Ordinance:
, (w163?g) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the initiation of a'prbJect for the
uidening und improvement of Franklin Roads So N., from the Norfolk and Western
aailmay Underpass to the south corporate limits of the CIW;~modifylng certain
provisions of Ordinance No. 14716 generally approving said project; providing for
payment of the City*s proportionate part of the costs thereof; and providing for
(FaF full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 135.)
Hr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. 'The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the follomlng vote, Hr. Jones expressing the opinion
that there are other sections of the city which need street widening projects just
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler and
Dillard .................................
NAYS: Hr. Jones---~ ...........
ZONING-SYREET~ AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure establishing a 60-foot building s~tback line frsm either
side of the center line of Colonial Avenne, So M., from Brandon Avenue to'Overland
Road. he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller moved that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
(~16380) AN ORDINANCE establishing building setback lines on both sides
of Colonial Avenue, S. Mo. from Brandon Avenue to Overland Road, S.
WHEREAS, after due and proper notice thereof published.as required by law,
public hearings, commencing on the first day of February, 1965, and regularly
continued to March 1, 1965, and to April 5, 1965, were held before the Council at
the time and place provided in said notices, on the question of establishing bnildin
setback lines on both sides of Colonial Avenue, $. M., originally proposed to
extend from Braudon Avenue. S. N. to the Cltyts south corporate limits and to be
measured, on both sides.. 80 feet from the established center line of Colonial
Avenae. at all of which public hearings, all property owners in the affect'ed area
and all other persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the question; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission having initially recommended
setbackllnes measured 80 feet from said street*s center line bna having, upon
reconsideration of the matter, recommended that said boilding setback lines,
Colonial Avenue fronBrandon Avenue, S. N. to Overland Road,'S. Wa; and
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WHEREAS, after hearing all of the evidence submitted nnd considering all
snob recommendations, tho Council ts of, opinion that building setback lines should
be established as hereinafter provided and ns most recently recommended by said
Cit~ Planning Commission.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the CItF o! Roan*he that
building setback lines be, nad the same are her*bp established on beth sides of
Colonial Avenue, S. R., from Drnndon Avenue, S. W. to Overland Hondt S. M** each
said setback line to be measured 60 feet from the established center line of
Colonial Avenne, So W., between said other streets, according to Plan No. 4390,
consisting of 8 sheets prepared by and on file in the office of the City Engineer,
a copy of which plan is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that nil buildings hereinafter erected on any of
the real estate abetting on said Colonial Avenue. S. ~. from Drandon Avenue, S.
to Overland Road. S. R** shall be erected in relation to the building setback lines
established by the provisions of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by th*following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ................. OH
REFUNDS AND RERATES-LICENSES: COUnCil having directed the,Clty Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing n refund of ~16.00 to Jones ~elding
Supplies, Incorporated, for a 1965 city tag purchased in error, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. St*lief offered the following Resolution:
(m163Hl) A RESOLUTION authorizing ?nd,directing refund of an $lO.O0,
1965 truck license tax to Jones Welding Supplies, Inc.
(For full toxt of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 136.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution,. The ,motion was secoude~
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... T.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council ~aving directed the titI Attorney to prepare the
mhereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the followin~ Resolotion:
(m16382) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 137,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of th~ Resolu}ion. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follow,fag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard,, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
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STATE HIGBNAYS-SENERS AND STORR DRAIN$~ Council hiving directed the City
by the Virginia Department of aighuays to Albert Druthers Contractors. Incorp~rutedt
for a highway project on 0. B. Route 460, Including the construction bfa storm
of $14.T66.90. representing the city*s share in the cost of the project, he
(~16303) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of a storm drain on
the cost of uhich is to be paid by the City; and providing rot an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 13T.)
Rt. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Rr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote~
Rayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
Lot 11, Block 2. Word Addition, Official Tax No. 2~11709, for $250, aod moved that
should absorb the difference.
St,liar and unanimously, adopted.
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LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTEg: Hro Jones pointed out that at its meeting on
Jnnnnry 21. 1963, Conneil appointed a committee composed of Messrso James E. Joleao
Chnirmon, Vincent S. Mbeeler and Roy R. Pollard, St,, to consider proposed changes
la the City Chartero arising from tine to ,time, and to m.nke recommendations to the
body before the 1964 session of the General Assembly, thct the committee spent
almost a ye.ar studying proposed changes in the City Charter before so,bmittin~g its
recommendations, that a series of public hearings mas held on the recommendations
and the majority of Council then decided that no Charter changes should be made at
that time, Mr. Jones voicing the opinion that this time a citizens committee should
be appointed to review the City Charter for possible changes before the 1966 sessfof
of the General Ass,embly.
After a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard expressing the opinion the
the committee should be composed of members of Council, Mr. Jones moved that n
committee of seven ,citizens ,to be nominated by each member of Council be appointed
to work on any changes in the City Charter which should be forthcoming for presenta-
tion to the 1966 session of the General Assembly. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and adopted, Wayor Dillard voting no.
ADVERTISING-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having concurred in the recommenda-
tion of n committee composed of Messrs, James E, Jones, Chairman, Robert A, Garland
and Vincent 5. Wheeler that $5,000 be included in the 1965 budget to cover the cost
of publishing a ,newspaper ,supplement showing the citizens of Roanoke how their tax
dollar is ~eing spent, Mr. Jones presented for approval a proof for the 12-page
tabloid to be publishe? in The Roanoke Times and The Roanoke Morld-News with the
request that the body decide how many extra copies of the supplement it wishes to
have printed above the regular distribution of the two newspapers at a cost of
$16,50 per 1,000.
Mr, Wheeler moved that the proof for the supplement be approved and that
l,O00 extra copies be printed, The motion was seconded by Mr. Stol,let and
unanimously adopted.
On motion cf Mr, Wheele=r, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING
Monday. April 19, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met Jn regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday~ April 19, 1965, at 2 p,m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding,
· 'PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr** Clarence. E. Pond~ Murray A, Stoller, Vincent S. Mheeler'and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Arthur S. Owens. City Manager, Hr. Janes N.
Eincsnon, Assistant City Attorney, and Br.'J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend James
Rurr, Chaplain. Roanoke Memorial Bospitals.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
March 29. 1965. having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of
Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was .
dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of a park shelter in Golden Park, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m,. Monday, April 19, 1965. and to be opened at 2:00
p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, 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 Amount Alt~rnat~ Option~
Regional ConstruCtion Services,
Incorporated $14,949 $1,200
Bodges Lumber Corporation 15,784 1,720
~ to delete brick fireplace and counter frousaid plans
Mr. Stoller moved,that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messvs. Roy R. Pollard. Sro, Chairman. Arthur S. Owensand Rex T. Mitchell, Jr**
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
ARMORIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on an addition
and alterations to the National Guard Armory. said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.. Monday, April 19, 1965, and to be.opened at 2:00
before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had uny questions about the advertise
meat, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids.
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The City Clerk advising tkat no bids have been received, the City Manager
~xplni~ed that it mill be necessary to change the bid opening date tO May 3, 1965,
dam to the clarification or several items in the specifications.
Hr. St.liar moved that bids on the project be opened at the regular
meeting of Council on Monday, M~y 3, 1965,, at ?~30 p,m, The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pond and uncnimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having previously set · public hearing for 2
Monday, April 19, 1965, on the request of Hr. W. Price Fields~ et ax** that prop~rt:
located on the east side of Drambleton Avenue, S. W** between Drnndon Avenue and
Oakwood Drive. described as the southerly 25 feet of Lot 4A. Block l. Oak Bill.
Official Tax No. 126~104. he fez,ned from Special Residence District to Business
District. the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"March 11, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members 5f City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In Its March 10, 1965 meeting the City Planning Commission con-
sidered the above rezontng request. Mr. W. Price Fields informed
the Commission that a strip of land 25 feet deep is needed in
order to permit the development of adjacent commercial property
for a grocery store.
After reviewJn9 the proposed site layout the Plaening Commission
concluded that the'extenSion of th~ commercial district to be
applied to a 25 foot strip of Lot 4A, Tax No. 1260104 would not ,~ .
be detrimental to the adjacent Special Residence District.
The Plahning Commission, therefore, recommends to City CounCil to
rezone the land identified above from Special Residence to
Business District.
Very truly yours.
S/ ~erner K. Sensbach
'for Henry D. Boynton
Chairman"
Mr. John H; Kennettt Jr** Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeare(
before Council in support of the request of his clients. Mr. Kennett explaining that
Lot 4A is a portion of the resubdivision of Lots 4, 5. 6 and.7, and lncludesLot 4
and the northern 2S feet of Lot 5. that Lot 4 of the original map was zoned as
Business District while Lots 5 and 6 were zoned as Special Residence District,
resulting in Lot 4A being partially zoned for business purposes andpartially zoned
for special residence purposes, and that he feels the entire lot should be zoned for
business purposes, that the owners of Lot 4A have entered into a lease with The
Southland Corporation. Dallas, Texas, for operation of ·drive-In grocery and dairy
products store on the lot, but that the executed lease has not as yet been returned
to Mr. and Mrs. Fields by the lessee,
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No one appearing in opposition to the reqaest for rezonlag, Hr, St*liar
moved that Council concur.in the recommendation.of the Cl~y Planning Commissl~ and
that the f~llowlng Ordinance be placed upon its first reading mtth the understanding
that it mill not be finally adopted until after the executed lease has been
returned:
(c16304} AN ORDINAHC~ to amend and reenact Title XVo Chapter ~o Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1~56, In relation to Zoning.
HHEBEAS, application bas been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property located on the eastern s~de of Brambleton Avenue, Southaesto and
being the southerly 25 feet of Lot 4A cf the resubdivision of Lot~ 4, 5. 6 and 7,
Section 1, Hap of Oak Hill. recorded in the Clerk's Office or the Hustings Court
of the City of Roanoke in Deed Hook.l1240 Page 406, and designated as Official
Tax No, 1260104 on the Zoning Hap, rezoned from Special Residence District to
Business District; and
RHEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be rezoned lrom Special ~esidence District to Business District; and
HBERKAS, notice required by Title XY, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to Zoning. has been published in "The
Roanoke #*rid=NeBs," a nemspaper published in the Gity of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
RHEREAS, the hearing as provided for tn said notice nas held on the 19th
day of April, 1965, at 2 p.m., her*re the Council of the City of Roanoke, at Mhich
hearing all parties in interest and citizens Mere given an opportunity to he heard
both for and against the proposed Fez*ming; and
~HEREAS. this Council. after o~nsidering'the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be fez*ned.
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAIHED by the Council of the Cl{y of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4. Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, ~956, relating
to Zoning, be amended'and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the eastern sid~ of Brambleton Avenue, Southwest,
d~scrib~d as the southerly 25 feet of Lo{ '4A of the resubdivision of Lots 4, 5. 6
nad ?, Sec~lon'l, Hap of Oak Hill. recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Hastings
Court of the City of R~anoke in Deed Book 1124, Page 406, designated on Sheet 126
of the Zoning Map as Official Tax No. 1260104. be, and is hereby, changed from
Special R~sldence D'i~tr'lct to Business D'istrict and the Zoning Map shall be changed
in this respect.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mhee~er and
Mayor Dillard ............................... 7.
NAYS: NOne ........................ O.
ZONING: Council having preciously set a public hearing for 2 p.m.,
Monday, April 19, 1965, on the request of Mr. Charles D. Nelms, Jr., et al** that
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property located OR the northeast corner or Melrose Avenue tod Eighteenth Street,
N. N., described ns Lot 9, HI*ch ST, Melrose Land ¢ompnnl, Official Tax
2221509. be fez*ned from Special Residence District to Business District, the
matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the foil*ming communication from the City Planning
Commission.' ret*amending that the request be denied, was before Council:
· · ' "March 8, 1965
,' The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor,
and Members of City Council
"' Roanoke,- Virginia
Gentlemen:
· At Its regular meeting,of February 24, 1965 the Planning
Commission considered the above fez*ming request. The
Commission had been informed ia u previous meeting that
High*$ Ice Cream Company is contemplating the erection Of
a commercial structure On the premises after the existing
single=family residence is demolished.
Having duly made field inspection, the City ~lannlng
mission found that the character of the area is residential
and that the construction of incompatible uses would be
detrimental to the existing homes. It was determined that
further spread of non-residential uses along Melrose Avenue
is not ink,.pin9 with the proposed naming plan for the
City of Roanohe.
Yhe Planning Commission. therefore, recommends to City
Council to deny this fez*ming request,
Very truly yours,
$/ Benry B. Boyuton
h
Henry B, Boynton
Chairman#
Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr. Copenhaver explaining
that Bights of Roanoke, Incorporated, desires to operate a retail store at 1731
Melrose Avenue, N. M.. so that its present retail store and warehouse at 1801
Melrose Avenue, ~. M., can be used exclusively as a warehouse.
Mr. Jones pointed out that the proposed new Zoning Ordinance designates
the ~roperty at 1731 Melrose Avenue, N. M., for office and institutional purposes.
No one appearln9 in opposition to the request for rezouing, Mr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in said request and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(m16385) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoniog.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have Lot 9, Block 57, Melrose Land Company, known also as 1731 Melrose Avenue,
N. M., Official Tax'No. 2221~09, rezoned from Special Residence District to
Business District; and
MHEREA$, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be rezoaed from Special Residence District to Business District;
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RBEB£A$, notice required by Title X¥. Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning. has been published ii 'The
Roanoke Norld-News.' u nemspnper published in the City or Roouohe, for the tine
required by said section; and
RH£REAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the
19th dui or April, 1965, ut 2 p.m.. before the Council of the City of Rounohe, at
mhich hearing ell parties in interest end citizens mere given un opportunity to
be heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
RHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned,
TB£REFOR£. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanohe that
Title XV. Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. '19S6. relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the folloming particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the northeasterly corner of Helrose Avenue and 18th
Street, N. ~., described as Lot 9, Block 57, #elrose Land Company. designated on
Sheet 222 or the Zoning Map as Official Tax No. 2221509. be, and is hereby, changed
from Special Residence District to Business District and the Zoning Rap shall be
changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. ~ollard and adopted by the folloming rote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, ~ollard, Pond, Stoller, hheeler and
Hayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
BUDGE~-SCBOOLS: Ors. Richard M. Ruddick. Chairman. Education Committee.
League of Roman Voters. Roan,he Area. appeored before Council and read the
following prepared statement, requesting information regarding methods and
procedures pertaining to the financing of the public school system:
#TO Mayor Dillard and numbers of the City Council:
I am Ors. Richard M. Ruddick of the League of ~omen Voters of the
ti,ri, primarily concerned with informed citizen participation in
government. The Education Committee of the League has completed
its eighth month of study of public schools in the Roan,he area.
Certain.questions concerning the financing of public schools have
arisen mhich need. we feel. the interpretation of the City
Attorney. ~e. therefore, request the City Council to direct the
City Attorney to render an opinion on the full.ming:
The Code of Virginia. Chapter 8. 22-132. on ~Hom and by mhom funds
for city hept.and disbursedw states: SAIl funds both State and
local made available to the school'board for public school and/or
educational purposes in each city shall be recorded by the
treasurer or other-officer of the city charged by lam with the
responsibility for the receipt, custody and disbursement of the
funds of the city iaaa account or accounts separate and distinct
from all other funds. Such school funds shall be disbursed upon
the order or authority of the school board of the city** Also,
the second paragraph of Section 33 of the Charter provides in part:
-'...the Council in adopting the budget,***, shall recommend a levy
on real and personal property first in such an amount as is
estimated to be necessary for the general operation and administra-
tive costs of the government, and no more, and secondly in such an
amount as is estimated to be necessary for the operation of the
public schools.*
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Our,first question is: Are either or both of these provisions
authority rot setting up u sepsrate school fund apsrt from the
General Fund of the cJty~
The City Charter, Section 360 states: eat the close of each
fiscal year,.,the unencumbered balance of each appropriation
shall revert to the respective fund from which.it was ~ppro-
printed and shsll be subject t? furth~r appropriation,
Oar second question Is: If Section 22=132 cf the Code o~
Virginia and/or Section 33 of the City Charter is,the avthority
for setting up a separate school fund apart frcH The General
Fund of the city, mould the unencumbered balance of each
appropriation revert to the school fund instead of to the
General Fand~
The Code of Virginia, Chapter 8, 22-136, pn *Gnexpended. School
and educational funds* states: *All sums of nancy derived from
State funds for school ur tducational purposes, which are un-
expended in any year in any cbunty or city shall go into the
fund of the State from which derived for redivislon the next
year, unless the State Board directs othermise, All sams
derived from county or city funds anexpended in any year shall
remain a part of the county or city funds, respectively, for
use the next year° but au local funds shall be subject to
redlvisJon outside of the county or city in which they were
Oar third question is: Bom should the last sentence be
~nterpreted? Is this a contradiction of 22-132 of the State
Code? Or does it mean literally shat it says, that no local
funds shall he subject for redlvision outside of the county
or city in which they were raised?
The City Charter, Section 34, states: '...The tax tichet
shall prominently shun the rate of tax per hundred dollars of
assessed value appropriated for the operation and administra-
tion of the city government and shall separately show the
rate of tax per one hundred dollars;of assessed value appro-
priated for the o~eratlsn of the'public schools.*
The preceding sectton (Cad paragraph aY Section 33 ubov~ quoted)
requires council to recommend a levy oD real and personal
property fur two purposes: one, general operations, and,
two 'for th~ operatio~ of the public schools* (without
reference to payment of principal and interest on bonds).
Yet the 1965 tax tJchet states, *FOR OPERATION OF CITY
SCH00L5 (including the payment of principal and interest on
nonrevenue School Bonds) - $2.74.°
Our fourth question is:
(a) hhat is the authority for including the payment of
principal and interest on nonrevenue school bonds on the tax
tichet and as part of the levy made *for the op~ratton Of the
public schools*?
(b) Is it not misleading and misinforming to indicat~ to
the taxpayers that the schools are to receive 92.74 per 9100. OO
assessed value (or whatever the current rate might be), when
in reality the school board receives less than 100~ of the tax
rate because al~ldelinquent taxes csllected are ~redited to
the General Fund?
We would greatly appreciate receiving the City Attorneyrs
opinion to these qoestJonsnot'later than'June 1, 1955 so
that we may complete oar studies within OUr timetable.
S/ Mrs. Richard M. Ruddick#
After a discussion of the matter,'Mr. St*lieF moved that the City
Attorney be directed to render an opinion to Council on those questions which, in
his discretion, need interpre}at!~n. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELFAR£~ Council at its Beating OR December 3. 1962,
having appointed · col*it*ce composed or #eisrs. Benton O. Dillard, Ch. itrwae.
Boy R. Pollard. Sr., and Arthur S; Owens'to study the establishment of aa Advisory
ieed Appeal Gourd in connection with the operation of the Department of Public
Welfare, Hr. B..Parnell Egglestoe, President, Roanoke Volley Council of Community
Services, Incorporated, appeared before the body,'urgin9 tho* the cowmlttee wake
its report at un early date and recommending the creation of a Citizens Advisory
Board to the Department of Fubllc Welfare.
In this connection, a Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of
District Ten of the Virginia Council on Social Welfare and a communication from the
Board of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association of Roanoke Valley,
recommending that a Citiaens Advisory Board to the Department of Public Welfare
be created, were before Codncil.
After a discussion of the matter, NFo Pollard moved that Mr. £ggleston
be added to the committee and that it be requested to submit its report to
Council at an early date. The motion was seconded by Wro Stellar and unanimously
adopted,
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCK: Mr° Russell R, Henley, £xecutlve Director of the
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, appeared before Council and
presented the following communication, requesting approval for the filing of a
new survey and planning applicationby the Housing Authority with the Federal
Government to defray'Costs of'surveys and planning in the Kimball Project area in
the amount of $138,?18 in lieu of a previous application in the amount of
$88,500:
"April 15, 1965
Honorable Mayor and Members of
City Council
City of Roanoke '
Roanoke, Virginia
Cea*leman:
Resolutions No. 15910 and No. 16127 passed by the Council on
July 13, 1964 and November 23, 1964, approved the filing of a
Survey and Planning Application by the City of Roanoke Redev-
elopment and Housing Authority covering the prbposed Kimball
Project Area, south of Orange Avenue and east of Milliamson
Road. lathe Northeast Section of the City of'Roanoke.
The Urban Renewal Administration Office in Philadelphia has
reviewed our application and requires that we increase oar
estimates for the surveys and planning by $3,508.00. and in
addition, the amount of monies in reserves and contingencies
by $46,710.00. These two increases, added to the
previously approved by Council, total $138,716.00.
The increase of $3,508.00 to do such work involves comprehen-
sive relocation studies to determine rehousing needs for
relocation.
The amount for reserves and contingencies will not be expended
unless Council approves the resulting plans from the survey
for a project.
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re are enclosing 8 proposed resolution by mhlch Council rescinds
the two resolutions passed previously lc connection with this
survey and planning and approves our riling a survey · Planning
Application for the total of $138,?18,00~ ..
Representatives of the Authority mill be present to answer any
questions uhlch may arise,
' Your favorable consideration Ond passage'of the attached resoln=
tiaa will he appreciated,
Very truly yours,
CII'Y OF ROANOKE REDEVELOP[ENT
'AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
By S~ Millinm 5. Dnbard
Mr. [heeler moved that Council concur in the request ned offered the
following Resolution:
Cn16:m6) A RESOLGTION rescinding Resolution No, 15910 of July 13, 1964
and Resolution No, 16127 of November 23, 1964 as adopted by the Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, on such dates and in lieu thereof; A RESOLUTION approving
the filing of a Survey and Planning application by the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
meat and Housing Authority with the Federal Government to defray costs of surveys
and planning of a redevelopment project.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 28. page 139.)
Mr. [heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. [heeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................?.
NAYS: None ......................O.
PETITIONS AND GOMMUNICAYION$:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition from Mr. R. R. Rush. Attorney. represent-
ing Mrs. Elizabeth C. Shoal. owner of property located on the west side of
Stephenson Avenue. 5. N.. opposite the dead end of Twenty-sixth 5tree,. described
as Lot 1. Shoal Map. Official Tax NO. 1160133. requesting permission to use her
property for a driveway to the parking lot of the Mick-or-Mack Stores and the 5 ~ H
Green Stamp Store fronting on Franklin Road during the hour~ in mhich said stores
are open to their customers, was before Council,
In this connection. Hr. Rush appeared be~ore Council. voicing the opinion
that use of the property for a driveway would remove a great deal of traffic from
Franhlln Hoed and would not increase traffic on Twenty-sixth Street and Stephenson
Avenue to any appreciable degree.
Rt. Martin p. Burke, 2602 stephenson A~enue, S. W., appeared before
Council lo opposition to the request, Rt. Hurks c~ontendlng that use of the Shoal
property for a driveway is bonnd to Increase traffic on Stephen~on Avenue and
Twenty-sixth Street because ft mould take it off of Franhlin Road, that the matter
has been before Council on several previous occasions, necessitating the appearance
of residents in the vicinity before Council to oppose the matter, that in each
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instance the request has been denied, tbnt en attempt Is being made to Invade u
residential urea for commercial use nnd it Js him sincere hope that the present
request mill be denied without further action so that omners of nearby residential
properties mill not have to continue appearing before the body to eppose the
indirect extension of Twenty-sixth Street,
Mr, Pollard voiced the opinion tbut the neu request should et least be
considered and moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning Commission
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by
Mheeler,
Mr. Pond offered a substitute motion that the req2est be denied inasmuch
ns the matter ~as been before Council and turned duma ua several previous occasions
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
The orlginnl motion mas then adopted. Mr. Pond voting no,
STREET LIGHTS: A petition signed by eight residents of ¥oFh Road and
Fairmay Drive, S. W., advising that It is their understanding n petition is
being circulated in the area for the installation of a street light at the inter-
section of York Road and Fairway Drive and asking that permission for the installa-
tion of the street light not be granted if such a request is made, was before
Council.
In this connection, Mr, J. Emmett alockwell appeared before Council,
adrisfug that a petition signed by 17 residents o[ Fairway Drive, S. M., requesting
that a street light be installed at the intersection of Fairmay Drive and York
Road. has been filed mith the City Manager, and presented a copy of the petition.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REFUNDS AnD RERATES-LICENSES: A communication from the Yalle7 Roofing
Corporation, advising that i't inadvertently purchased a 1965 city tag for a truck
which has been damaged and junked and requesting a refund of the $25,20 paid for
the tag, mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted, the matter mas referred to the City Manager for study and report to
Council.
REFDNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mr, Jack £. Roland,
Sr., advising that he inadvertently purchased a 1965 city tag for a boat trailer
which is used and stored in Franklin County and requesting a refund of the $3.50
paid for the. tag, was before Coaacil.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the matter mas referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council.
CITY ATTORNEY: A communication from Mr. Randolph G. Mbittle, tendering
his resignation as City Attorney, effective May 4, 196~, mas before Council.
436,
Mr. Stoller offered the roll,wing Re'solution accepting the resignation
and expressin'g appr'eciatioa for the long and faithful services of Rt. Mhittle to the
City of
(o16387) A RESOLUTION accepti'og the resignation of Randolph 6. Whittle.
Esquire. ns City Attorney. effective May ~. 1965; and expressing appreciation of
said officer's long nad faltkfnl servlcea to the City of Roanoke.
(For ruXl text 'of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 28. page 141.)
Mr. Si,lief Bored the adoption of the Res,lotion. The motion w'as seconded
by MF. Pollard and adopted by the foil,wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Si,lief. Nheel~r end
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None--~ .....~ ......... O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City ManageF submitted a written report, recommending
that Council authorize the removal of eight 2500 lumen overhea~ incandescent street
lights and the installation of twenty-one 21,000 lumen mercury vapor street lights
on Mllllamson Road, N, M** from HeFshberger Road to the corporate limits.
Mr. Stiller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16359) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of eight 2500 lumen over-
head incandescent 'street lights and the installation of twenty-one 210000 lumen
mercury vapor street lights on Milliamson Road, N. W., from Rershberger Road to the
corporate limits.
(For ~11 text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 142.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was s'eccuded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Fond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ..................Oo
BUDGeT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $625 be appropriated t'o Mai'crisis - Building and Property
under Section ~8~, *Maintenance of City Proper~y,u o~ the lg65 budget, to c~ver the
cost of providing atmospheric cooling for the Roanoke Summer Theater locate~ in
Rockledge Inn atop Mill Mountain.
The City Manager verbally reported that Roanoke SnmmeF Theater, Incur~
porated, has agree'd to bear one-half of the cost of providing the atmospheric Go.lin
Mr. Pond moved that Councll concur in the recommendation' Of the City
Raflagerand offered the foil.wing emergency Ordinance appropriating $625 with the
stipulation that one-half of this amount will be reimbursed to the City of Roanoke
by Roanoke Summer Theater, Incorporated:
(~16589) AN ORDINANCE ~o amend and rear'aim Section ~8, 'Maintenance of
City Property,* of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and provldlnq £or an emerffeacy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No, 28, page 143°)
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Mr. Fold moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler nnd adopted bF tho folJoulog vote:
AYES: Reosrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stollero Mheeler and
Nayor Dlilnrd----~ ...................-7°
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGET-SEWErS AND STORM D~AINS: Council having been ad¥1aed by lbo CiaF
Manager that an additional appropriation of $21,500 will be required to complete
the preparation of am engineering report, on the sewer interceptors and sewer trnak
wains within the City of Roanoke. together with a master plan. indicating an
incremented itprovement pro,ram, by tho firm of Mayes. Seay. Ma*tern nnd Matterst
Architects and Engineers. as compared with the original estimate of $1G.O00. and
having referred the matter back to the City Manage? for further study as to the
work completed to date. and to subuit his report and recommendation to the body.
the City aanager submitted a written report, advising that the work completed to
date amounts to $24.123.55. that $18.000.00 has been appropriated, but that
$2.377.81 of this amount was inadvertently returned to the Sewage Treatment Fund
on January 1. lg6S. and recommended that the difference of $8.S01.36 be appro-
priated at this tine and that $15.376.4S be included in the 1965-66 budget for the
balance of the work to Complete the study, not to exceed the total amount of
$39,500,00.
Mr. hheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $8.501.36:
(n163go) AN OROINA~CE to amend and reordain "~on-Operating Expense.' of
the 1965 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 144.)
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYs: None ..................Oo
Mr, Mheeler then moved that the Budget Commission be requested to include
$15.376.45 in the 1965-66 budget to complete the work. The motion was seconded by
Mr° Stoller and unanimously adopted,
NAYER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, requeatin!
that Council authorize the payment of $25,000 to Alvord. Bnrd~k and Mowson, Con-
sulting Engineers, for professional services in connection with the preparation of
plans and specifications for the Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager
and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
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B~DGET-PAY PLAK: Tke City Jszuger submitted the ~ollnming report,
recommending that he he authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they ore of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
April 19, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation or the City Government:
City Garage: I Laborer, Group 10, Step 2
Street Repair: I Street Crum Helper, Group 9, Step 1
Sewer and Drain Construction: I Street Crum Helper
Airport - Secretary II, Group 14
Clerk, Group 14
Fire Department - Two Firemen
~nglueer/ng - Secretory II April 12th
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Manager'
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager explained that the
Secretary for the Engineering Department was employed on April 12,.1965, at a
salary of $242.50 per month, pursuant to Resolution No. 16345, authoriiing the
temporary establishment of an office in connection with acquisition of rights of
may for highway projects related to 5tatesRoute 24 and 599.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager end that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
AXRPORT: Council having been advised by the City Manager that all the
work under the contract of H. L. Turner Company, Incorporated, for grading and
drainage in connection with the extension of Runway and Taxlmay 15-33 at Roanoke
Municipal (Wu,drum) Airport has been completed except approval of a change order
for extra grading work, end the City Manager having recommended that:the contractor
be paid the amount of $30,000 with a balance of $4,372.46 to be retained until the
contract is closed got. and the matter having been referred back to the Cit~ Manager
for further study and report as to work performed, he submitted a written report;
explaining'in detail circumstances which led to the extra grading work, and recom-
mended that the contract of'H. L, Turner Company, Incorporated. be extended in the
amount of $16,025.29 to COver said work.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Pollard moved that Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Raoager and that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
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'REPORTS: The City Manager submitted · written reporte trauswit.tlug o
report or the Depertwant of Public Welfare for the mo·th of February, 1965, and
listing other wouthly deportmeat·l reports o· file in his office.
On matin· of Hr. Stoller, seco·dad by Hr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed,
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Plnnning Commission for study
report and recowwendution · petition of twelve reside·ts of the 2300 block of
Colonial Avenue, S. ~., requesting that property located on Cola·iai Ave·we, S.
between Twenty-third Street sad Twenty-fourth Street, described us Lots
inclusive, Block 1, Cola·Iai Heights, official Tax Nos. 1271001-1271008, inclusive,
and Lots 36-44, Inclusive, Block 4, Wlnoua Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1270536~
1270544, iuclusive,.be renamed from General Reside·ce District to Business District
the City Plan·lng Commission submitted the follooing report, recommending that the
request be denied:
"April 8. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Rayor
and Xembers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission Considered this rezoning request nt
the regular meeting of April 7, 1965. ara H. J. Hobbs, Jr.t repre-
senting certain residents on Cola·iai Are·we waintained that because
of the presence of n shopping center and the Increase In traffic
volume the value of ho·es facing Colonial Avenue had bee· impaired
and that commercial development of this street was likely to
happen.
Having duly made field inspection, the Pla·ming Commission noted
that the area on both sides of Colonial Avenue between Twenty-
third and Twenty-fourth streets is exclusively residential in
character and that business uses would destroy the value of the
area for residential purposes.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council that
this rezoning request be denied.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Henry B. Roynton/h
Henry B. Boynton
Ghairwan'
In this connection, a communicationfrom Mr. Mo J. Robbst Jr,, advising
that the petitioners have decided to abandon the request for rezoning at the pres·hi
tine. was before Council.
- Mr. Stoller moved that the petitioners be permitted to withdraw their
reqoest for rezoningo The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-PAy PLAN: The committee appointed to study the request of
employees of tbe Nat·r, Garage. MaJnteuuncet Street Cleaning and Sanitation Depart-
ments of the City of Roanoke that they be paid every two weeks instead of semi-
monthly submitted tbe following report;
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'April ~9, 1965,
The flouoreble Council of the
Cit~ or Roeoohe, Virginia
Gentlemeh~
You referred to the undersigned commit%ne rot study end
mendntion a request from aertnln employees thnt they be paid
their salaries bi-weehl! rnther than semi-monthly.
Presently oil employees are paid se.l-monthly on the
morhing day in the mark period, i.e.t on the 15th and the lust
day of the month or the uorh day prior thereto.
~' ~ ' We have made a thorough study of this matter and cbhcluded
that because of the heavy work land in the City Audltor*s Office
the present personnel and equipment ennnot absorb the additiaool
burden mhlch mould be imposed by ,he, requested change.,
Re recommend that the, request be denie~.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
S/ Roy R. Pollard. Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
$/ Clarence E, Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S/ Jo Robert Thomas
J~ Robert Thomas'
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the request be denied, The motion mas seconded by Wt. Pollard
and unanimously adopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16380, establishing building
setback lines on both sides of Colonial Avenue, S. W., from Brandon Avenue to
Overland Road, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read
and laid over, ~as again before the body, Rt. Wheeler offering the follouing for
its secood reading and final ~doptlon:
(n16~80) AN ORDINANCE establishing boilding setback lines on both sides
of Colonial Avenue, S. ~,, from Brandon Avenue to Overland Road, 5, ~o
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page
Mr, Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Rr° Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None .................
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed that an Ordinance vacating,
discontinuing and closin9 a portion of Camps .Alley and a portion of Rockview Avenue,
be redrafted to include certain conditions, the measure as redrafted was presented;
mhereupon, Mr, Nheeler moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
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(m16391) AN ORDINANCE conditionally vacating, disooatinnin9 nad closing
that portion of Camps Alley (15 feet wide) es shown on Official Appraisal Mnp Sheet
No, 302 in the Office or the City Engineer for the City of Roanoke. Virginia. trow
a point beginning ct the ao!therly boundary of the setback line for Orange Avenue,
H, E** provided by Ordinance Mo, 11447, adopted May 26, 1952, uno as shown on Haster
Plan Map No. 3887. said point being 50 feet south or the center line of Orange
Avenue as shown on said Map. and continuing in a southerly direction to the northerl
side or HcOowell Avenue, M. E.. which alley abuts on the westerly side the property
owned by American Motor Inns. Incorporated, Official Tax No. 3024001. and which is
abutted on the easterly side by the following parcels: Official Tax Mos. 3020801,
3020803, 3020804. 3020805. 3020846~ 3020847 and 3020848; and permanently vacating,
,discontinuing and closing that portion of Rockvieu Avenue, which adjoins Camps
Alley and runs in u southeasterly direction a distance of 288.05 feet, end which
abuts on the northeasterly side the following parcels of real estate; Official Tax
Mos, 3020805, 3020806b 3020817 and 3020818. and on the southerly side Official Tax
Nos, 3020846 and 3020849o all within the City of Roanoke, ¥irginia.
MHEREAS, American Motor Inns, Incorporated, has heretofore filed apetitio
before the City Council in accordance with law requesting the Council to vacate,
discontinue and close those portions of Camps Alley and,Rochview Avenue hereinbefore
describedt located within the City of Roanoke, Virginia. and as to the filing of
said petition due notice was given to the public as required by law; and
WHEREAS. in accordance with the said petition, viewers were appointed by
Council to view.the property and report in writing what inconvenience, if any,
would result from vacating, discontinuing and closing those portions of the alley
WHEREAS, it appearing from the report in writing filed with the City Clerk,
together with the affidavit of said viewers, that no inconvenience would result
either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing
those portions of said alley and avenue above described; and
WHEREAS. th~s matter was referred by Council to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation, which Commission bas advised Council
in writing that the alley in question is located on steep, unusable 'land, and that
Rockview Avenue has never been opened because of the difficult terrain, but has
further advised Council that portions of said alley and avenue may be needed to
accomplish construction of the relocated Milliunson Road and U. S. Route 460, as
shown on Plate 83 of the Major Arterial Highway Plan. and that the Commission
disapproved the closing of this alley and avenue as the land involved might be
needed for future public use; and '
WHEREAS, after due notice published in The Roanoke Morld-Mews on the lgth
day of MaFch, 196S, directed to any person interested in the vocating, discontinuing
and closing of those portions of the alley and avenue as set forth above, a public
hearing was held before the Council of the City of Roanoke at 7:30 p.m., April 5.
1965, at which meeting representatives of the Planning Commission explained the
reasons for their disapproval of the petition, and which matter was argued by
Connsel for the petitioners; and
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MHEREAS, at said ~eetlng the petitioners agreed that reservation be
made Il this Ordinance permitting said Council to later auend or repeal the same
insofar as said ~rdinance provides rot the vacating and closing of any portion or
c?ps Allele if the land in said alley should, in the discretion of the Council,
be needed nt some future date in order to construct streets, highways or ecce~
roads, and with said reservation, it is the opinion of the Counci~ for ~he City
of Roanoke that the vacntinge discontinuing and closing, of those portions of the
alley sad arcane set forth herein would result Jn no,~nconv~nlence to nny individual
or to the publ?; and
WHEREAS, the petitioners have agreed to pay the cost nnd expenses of the
c~osing of said portions of the alley and avenue?
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that subject to the reservation hereinafter expressly set forth the portion of
Camps Alley (15 feet wide) as Shown on Official Appraisal Map Sheet No. 302 in the
Office of the City Engineer for the City,of RoanoRe, Virginla~ from a point
beginning ut the.southerly,boundary of the setback line fo~ Orange Avenue. N. E,,
provided by Ordinance No. 1144~, adopted Ray,26, 19~2, end as shown on Raster Plan
Rap,No, 3887, said point being 50 feet south of the center line of Orange Avenue,
N. E., ns shown on said Map, end continuing in a southerly direction to the northerl
side of RcDowell Avenue, N..E,, which,alley abuts on the westerly side th~ property
owned by American Motor Inns, Incorporated, Official Tax NO. 3024001, end which is
abutted on the easterly sid~ by the following parcels: Official ~ax Nos. 3020801e
30208~3, 3020~04, 3020805e 3020846, 3020847 and 3020848, be vacated, discontinued
and closed; and that that portion of Rochview Avenue. which adjoins Camps Alley and
rams in n southeasterly direction a distance of 288.05 feet, and which abuts on the
northeasterly side the following parcels of real estate: Offlciat Tax Nos. 3020805
3020806. 302081? and 3020818, and on th~ southerly side Official Tax Nos. 3020846
and 3020849. all within the ,City of Roanoke, Virginia, be, and the same is hereby,
permanently vacated, discontinued and closed; the City of Roanoke reserving unto
itself, however, a perpetual easement for sewer lines, drains, wa~er lines and
other public utilities which may now b~ located in the aforesaid alley and avenue;
but the Council, on behalf of the City, expressly reserving the right to later
or repeal that portion of this Ordinance pertaining to the closing and vacating of
that part of Camps Alley hereinabove described. If in the discretion of the Council
the land in said alley shall be needed at any time in the future in order to
construct public streets, high~ays or access roads.
BE 1T FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and he is hereby.
directed to mark 'Vacated, Discontinued and Closed' those portions of Camps Alley
and Rockylew Avenue above described on all maps end plots on file in the Office of
the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on which said, alley and avenue
are shown, ~eferrin9 thereon to the book and page of Ordinances and Resolutions of
the Council of the C~ty of Roanoke, Virginia, wherein this Ordinate shall be spread;
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nad the Clerk is directed to trnnsm]t in attested copy h~reof to the Clerk of the
Hustings Costa of the City of JOlOOke for rccnrdctioc ia said Clerk's Office,
~ke motion mas seconded by Nrc Fond nnd adopted bi the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jotes, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and
ksyor Dillard .................~ ...... ?,
~kJS: None ................. O,
BgDGET-PAY PLAN: Council' hiring directed the City Attorcey tn prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain veconcies in various
municipal departments since they ere of in emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon.' Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16392) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to emplo! certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28. page 144,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrso Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................
SIDERALM, CURB AND GUTT£R-STREETS AND ALLEYS: 'Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the acquisition of 134,12
square feet of land'at the southeast corner~of Wllliamson Road and Fleming Avenue,
N. ~.. from The Cnubined Insurance Company of America, for street purposes, in
exchange for curb and gutter, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Nheeler offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(m16593) AN OROINANCE authorizing and directing acquisition of 134.12
square feet of land at the south~ist co~ner of Rllliamson Road end Fleming Avenue,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordicanc~ Book No. 28, page 145.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa~ seconded
by Nrc Pollard end adopted by the following vote:
AYI~: Ressrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, rondo Stol~er. Nheeler and
Nayor Dillard ..... ~-~-~ ................ 7.
SALE OF PROPER~-~S~EETS AND ALSYS: Council baying dJrected tbe City
Attorney to prepare'the proper measure providing fbr the conveyance 6f two parcels
of land previously donated to the City Qf Roanoke by All Star Lanes from the rear
of Its property at 3439 Melrose Avenue~ N. ~., for street and unnlcipal purposest
to The Roanoke Country Glub, Incorporatedt in exchange for a strip of land on the
east side of Nest Side Boulevard, he presented'same; Mhereupon, Mr. ~heeler moved
that the following Ordinonce be placed ~pon its first reading:
(~16394) AN 0RDI~A~CE authorizing the conveyance to the ~oano~e Cogntry
Club, Incorporated, of tMo parcels of land situate north of J~lrose Avenue, N.
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designated is official Nos, 2660124 and 2660125, in ooasiderztino of the conveyance
to the City of a strip of laud approximately 15 feet aide aid containing approxi-
mately 3640 square feet, situate on tbs east side of Nest Side Boulevard,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of tke City of Roanoke that the proper City
officials be and ere hereby authorized tad directed, for end on behalf of the City,
to execute · deed of conveyance upon such form as is approved by the City Attorney,
conveying to Roaaohe Country Club, Incorporated, the title to certain unused
City-owned property consisting of tun adjoining parcels of land situate north of
Melrose Avenue. N. M** and designated on the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanol
as Lots No, 2660124 and 2660125, each containing approximately 0,28 acre. Jn
consideration of the conveyance sade or caused to be made by Roanoke Country Club.
Incorporated. to the City of a certain strip or parcel of land situate on the
present east side of West Side Boulevard, N. M,, running from Densmore Avenne,
N, R,, approximately 214.04 feet and cosprisin9 a portion of Lot No. 2671003 as
shown on said Tax Appraisal Rap. said strip of land to be of sufficient width to
provide a 50-foot wide right of uny for Mesa Side Boulevard between Densaore Avenue
and Rentochy Avenue, N. #.; such conveyance to the City to be sade in fee simple
and upon such form of deed as is first approved by the City Attorney and said deed,
when delivered to the City, to be recorded in the local Clerk's Office.
The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, ~ond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................70
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC: Council at its last regular seeming having appropriated
$?00 to corer the total cost of relocating poles and curb and gutter in order to
permit east-bound traffic on Relrose Avenue, N. W., to make a left turn into the
property of Mr. Henry Bo Rntrough. the City Attorney presented draft of an Ordinanc
authorizing the work; mhereupon, Ur. Pollard offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(~16395) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing certain changes to be
sade in Relrose Avenue. east of Peters Creek Road; and providing for:an emergency°
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 146o)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follow~ng vote:
A~£S: Bessrs, Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pood, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7,
NAYS: None ................. On
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure declining, for the time being, a request of the Roanoke
Connty Board of Supervisors that tbs contract between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke dated September 28. 1954, dealing with the treatment of domestic
and commercial wastes, be amended by adding thereto a tract of land containing
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106.44 acres located ?50 feet, wore or less, northeast of the northeast corporate
limits of Salem and west of Virginia Route 116 (Core Road), he presented saw.;
whereupon. Hr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(a16596) A'R£SOLUTlON;decllalng, for the time being, n request to faFth
amend ~he contrn~t of September 28, 1954, between the City of Roanohc and the County
of Roanoke, dealing with the treatment of domestic and commercial wastes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook Mo. 28, page 146.)
Mr. Stoller moved ~he ad~ption of'the Re~olation. The motion was seconded
'by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
HAYS: Moa, ..................O.
MOTIONS AND RISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SE#E~S AND STOR~ DRAINS: The Reverend Stuart E. Kersey and Kr. Howard E.
Signori appeared before Council on behalf of the Rosalind Hills Hap*isa Church and
requested that a storm drain be constrncted in front of its property nn the south
side of Brandon Avenue, So M,. westwardly from Langdon Road for a distance of
approximately 375 feet at an estimated cost of $4.000 in exchange for dirt to be
furnished by the property usher for fill after the storm drain has been installed.
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager pointing out that the
Department of Public Murks already has a full work schedule and Council being of
the opinion that the city should take advantage of the offer of the Rosalind Hills
Baptist Church, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with
the construction of the s~orm drain with city forces. The motion sas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted, Mr. Jones voting no.
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure conditionally conveying to the University Of Virginia a 35=acre tract of
land On the rest side of Colsnial Avenue, S. N., for use of the Roanoke Center of
the University of Virginia, Hr. Stoller pointed out that the use of this land for
this purpose has not as yet been officially approved by the City Planning Commission
and moved that the matter he referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. bheeler and
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that n committee composed of Masaru. James E. June
Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Murray A. Stoller be appointed to determine the
exact location o~ the ~$-acre tract of land. The motion was seconded, by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
LRGISLATIO~-CIT~ CI~qR~ER: , Council at Its last regular meeting having
adopted a motion that a committee of seven citizens to he nominated by each member
Of Council he appointed t~ worh on any changes in the City Charter which should he
forthcoming for presentation to the 19~ session of the ~eneral Assembly, Mr. Jones
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offered the roll,wing ResOlution providing for the crectioa tad appointment of ·
Charter Study Commissio· and defining Ils purposes, a~thorlty and respoasibiJitles~
(oi6397) A R£~OLUTION providing rot the crum*lo· ·nd appol·tme·t or ·
Charter Study Commission end defining its purposes, authority, and responsibilities,
(For fall text of Resolution, tee Res*luria· Book No, 28. page 148.)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption or the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. St*lief amd adopted by the followi·g vote:
Ar~$: Messrso Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pood, St*lieF and Mheeler ....... 6,
WAYS: Mayor Dillard .................................................. l,
TAXES-IL~STER I~.AN: Mr, St*lief read the following prepared statement
proposing methods of tinuncingo Capital Improvement Program on a pay-as-you-go
basis:
'April 14, 1965
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of Roanoke City Council:
Re: A Pay-As-You Go Tax Plan To Finance Capital Improvements
Gentlemen:
We are fortunate to be living in years when our beloved City is
once again enjoying prosperity. Progressive government based on
soundly conservative financial principles and responsiveness to
the needs of all our people has helped bring us to this happy
situation.
It is now time to begin to build the capital improvements mhich
the people of our City deserve.
~xperience has shown that the local sales tax is capable Of
helping provide Virginiats cities with the revenues needed for
progressive programs, Norfolk*s pioneering tax has now been
copied by practically all: those who have not yet enacted it
are studying it.
The other evening the next governor of Virginia, our good friend
Mills Godwin pointed to the 'predictability' of ¥irginim*s
government, In a somewhat different mood ! predict that the
General Assembly will continue to be rural-dominated for at
least another ten years, and from this it is plain that time is
of the essence and there is an urgency that the Council of the
City of Roanoke enact a local sales tax ordinance or face the
very real possibility that the 1965 General Assembly will deny
the use of this tax source.
Iu the meantime our capital needs do not ~row less by our
waiting.
It is always easier to criticize than to suggest a positive
program, but in answer to some of the fears that have been voiced
about adverse effects If the City adopts a pr*gram without the
County doing likewise, I wish to submit the following:
On April 13 a leading Worfolk realtor repeated before the Roma*kc
Urban Policy Conference that the Norfolh tax had had no adverse
effect on Norfolk*$ merchants, Before the same group a Virginia
political scientist stated that industrial growth brings populn?
tiaa gromth.
Also, we cannot wait for Roanoke County. This would be another
Case of the tail wagging the dog, It is up to this Council to
offer the leadership which oar Valley demands. As. Roanoke County
becomes even more urban than it already is, it will be faced with
the same demands as me are faced with, and it will ~ave to impose
parasite upon the City with any reasonable degree of comfort; the
citizens of Roanoke County will not stand for it.
For another thing, me can no longer pass the back on the need for
n Civic Center. I appreciate the various committees who have
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marked on this problem, but they bate not solved it, Two things
will hurt the proposed Authority scheme, First, the Authority is u
dragon to most Of the people of this Valley, The nord itself does
not enjoy a good repotutioo, Second, those who proposed daisy have
sot fulfilled their promise of o. mlllioo dollars,
Me ought to mull no longer, Ne hunm emnugh nom~about u local sales
tax to make it u part or our tun atructoree We are ulna in the
favorable position of being able to reap u mludfoll by udvaBciug
the personal property tun for 1966 to Ney 1,
I therefore propose that me begin immediately to build the Civic
Center for which we already ann the laud, and pay rot the Center: .
From u 24 local sales tun (1963 retail
sales were $140 million) ...............ut least ..... $2,000,000
From the one-time windfall mhich will
cost the taxpayers nothing but simply
advance th,Jr 1965-66 personal proper-
ty bill to May 1, *********************** least***** 1,000,000
Borrow the balance from local banks
under the temporary loan provision'
of the City Charter, or borrow from
the Employees Retirement 5ystem***..o,to balance**** 2tO00,O00
~5,000,000
To go on, we should inform the School Board immediately to decide
which buildings of their proposed building program are most
urgent, and to locate these buildings on sites, mad authorize
architects to begin the plans, The first $2 million of the school
needs will be paid from the 2~ sales tax levy in 1966-67. The
balance will be paid as we go
Finally, the capital improvements program which me will get from
the City Planning Commission should be studied by the Council and
adopted as the Council sees fit. The most pressing needs should
be begun as soon as the school program is completed.
On the other hand, if Council wishes to become even m~re progres-
sive than a pay-as-you-go program, I will support a bond issue for
al_Il.ur capital needs. ! believe pay-as-you-go is cheaper,
because interest and financing charges are saved, but I am perfectly
willing to commit the City to an ambitious capital improvements
good life in Roanoke beginning now, and this is the time.
Respa*tinily.
5/ Murray A. St*Ilar
Murray A. St*lief"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Garland moved that the proposal of
Mr. St*il.r, as well as the q~estion of the levying of a local sales tax by both
the City Of Roanoke and the County of Roan*he. be referred to o committee composed
of Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman,' Vincent So ~heeler and Clarence E. Pond for
study, report and recommendation to Council,
The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler
and adopted, Mayor Dillard Voting no.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-CABBAGE REMOVAL: Mr. ~heeler, Chairman of
the Incinerator Committee, advised Council that it will be necessary to acquire
additional land for the East Gate Sanitary Landfill and offered the following
Resolution directing the Budget Commission to include the sum of $40,000 in the
proposed 1965-66 budget for this purpose:
(=16399) d RESOLUTION relating to the Cltyts purchase of certain
additional land, to be provided for in the 1965066 Budget.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 149.)
Rt. [heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: #essrs. Garlnld. Jones, Pollard. ~onde Stollere Uheeler and
Ma;or Dillsrd ...........~ ....... ~ ..... 7,
NAYS: None ..................O,
OR motion of Mr. Nheeler. seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adJourned.
ATTEST: .
[ Gity Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Nedaesday, April 21, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the auditoriu
at the Clty*s Health Center, Medeesday, April 21, 1965, at 7:30 pom** for the
purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposal recommended by the Roanoke City
Planning Commission that an Ordinance be adopted amending fa its entirety Chapter ·
4, of Title IV, ~f The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, es presently amended,
relating to Zoning, thereby amending, supplementing, changing or modifying nil of
the regulations, restrictions, boundaries and districts provided for in said chaptez
or shown on the Zoning Plan referred to in Section I of said chapter.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy Re Pollard,
St,, Vincent S. Mheeler nod Mayor Henton O. Dillard ............................
ABSENT: Councilman Clarence E, Pond ................................ l.
OFFICFnS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Nanager, and Mr. James N.
Klocanon, Assistant City Attorney.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
April 21. 1965. on the proposal recommended by the Roanoke City Planning Commission
that an Ordinance be adopted amending in its entirety Chapter 4. of Title X¥. of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as presently amended, relating to Zoning,
thereby amending, supplementing, changing or modifying all of the regulations.
restrictions, boundaries and districts provided for in said chapter or shown on
the Zoning Plan referred to in Section 1 of said chapter, the matter was before the
body.
Mr. Henry B. Boynton, Chairman, City Planning Commission, introduced
Merner i. Sensbach, Director of City Planning, who reviewed the proposed Zoning
Ordinance and plan showing charts to illustrate restrictions, boundaries and
districts.
ar. Richard R. Quickt representing the Roanohe Valley Board of Realtors,
appeared before Council voicing opposition to the low density use of land par-
ticularly in Section 130003, General Residential District - RG-I, RG-2. recommendin
that four districts be established onder General Residential as follows:
We propose four (4) R. G. districts with a distinction
between efficiency units, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units without
any minimum lot size. We feel that SO~ lot coverage by the
building and one parking space per unit anywhere on the lot
is completely adequate. These requirements will control the
height and number of units.
Efficiency I BR. '2 BRo 3 BR.
R;G.-I 1,000 * 1,250 1,500
R.G.-2 500 750 1,000 1,250
R,G.-3 250 500 TSO 1,000
R.G.-4 125 250 500 ?50
lot coverage
Parking anywhere on lot - I space per dwelling unit
No minimum lot size
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Side yard aid back yard same as proposed ordinance. Front
setback to be the average or existing buildings on either
side of site. H.G.-l, 2, 3, 4 use should be peraitted in
Hr. Oaick opposing r~ulutloes set ap in Section 140.10, High-rise apart-
discretion of 'th~ Planning Coamis~ion, expressed the b~lier that the Ordinance
should permit 50~ lot coverage and require one parking space per unit in OFfice and
Institutional Districts C-I and G-2, and 70'~ lot coverage~nd require two parhlng
spaces For every three units in'Office and Institutional Districts C-3 and C-4.
Hr. #nary L. Strauss~ representing ~he Roanohe Valley'Home Huilders
Association, appeared in Opposition to Section 150.03, Nonconforming Lots of Record
expressing the belief that it is too restrictive and should be resolved by the
Real £state peopl~ and t h'e Planning Comais~lon.
Hr. Strauss appearing in opposition to Section l~Ot District Regulations
for Single Family Residential Districts - RS-I, RS-2. and RS-3, feels that two-
car parhing 'is needed for a 90-fo~t lot but that only one space should be required
for a 60-foot lot.
Hr. Strauss stating they had no objections to Section 130o02, Duplex
Residential District, mith one exception in ehicb he feels that whe~ the character
of the neighborhood bas been established and that a lot width Is 60 feet and area
is 70000 square feet l~ should not be necessary to 'redistrict a lot to a eidth of
?0 f~et and area of 9,000 square feet to build a d~plex.
Hr. Strauss opposing re§alations as set ap in Section 130.0~. Office
and Institution C-l. expre'ssed the fact that a two-foot set back from the rear of
property would be sufficient instead of six feet, that parring should be permitted
iu front yards, 'that one space for each occupant of 'the building is to5 restrictive
and that parking should be on a square footage of the building rather than' location.
Speaking in'opposition to Section 130.07, Central Business District
Expansion Area - C-4, regarding maximum lot coverage for all buildings, Mr. Strauss
explained that 60~ use of the land was too restrictlYe and that 100~ lbt coverage
should be permitted with some parking space.
Mr'. John' L. Thompson appeared la behalf of Mr~ Joseph Angell, 2210 Brandos
Avenue, S. W., in opposition to the spot zoning of a parcel of land located on the
northwest corner of Carter Road and Hrandon A,vea~e, S, Wo, described us Lots 42 and
43, Raleigh Court, Official Tax Nos. 1530752 and 1530751, to General Commercial
District - C-2.
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Chairman, Roanoke Bar Association Committee, studying
the proposed Zoning Ordinance, advised that the Committee feels the Ordinance has
exceptional v~lue as shown' but mould like to appear at a later date wheh their
study is completed os there are some contradictions and lnconsistencies~
Hr. N. Coartney King, Sr., representing property owners with property
fronting on Melrose Avenue between ~est Side Boulevard and Roanoke Salem Plaza,
requested to be heard at a later date.
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Hr. L. D. Evins. 2803 Roodlawn Avenue. S. W.. requested thor the Grnadin
Cater area he given nn opportunity to be heard it a hearing set up for Cb,m.
Mre #orion Honeymau. representing owners of property on Shenandoah Avenue.
M. ~.. and in the downtown urea. requested that be be heard when these areas are
discussed.
Hr. David K. LJsk. 909 Corrington Avenuet S. R.. expressed a desire to be
heard in connection with zoning in his section.
Hessrs. Claude D. Carter and Clifford A. Roodrum. III. asked to be heard
When properties in the HallOas Road area mere discussed.
#F. Arthur #. Levin expressing his interest in the Z4DO and 2500 blocks
of Center Avenue. M. R.. requested permission to be heard in this connection.
Mr. A. J. Naokley expressed a desire to be heard in connection with the
~onlng o! his property on Thurston Avenue. N. £.. Courtland Road. Melrose Avenue
Mr. Ralter R. Rood. representing property owners on Orange Avenue west of
the YRCA and Franklin Road. S. N** east of Roan*be River. asked to be beard in
Mr. Jack M. Goodykoontz of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Zoning Ordinanc
Committee expressing the opinion it is a good Ordinance which needs further study
and work, advised that in working with the industry groups Of the Norfolk and
Western gailaay Company and Appalachian Power Company, they felt it Is a new
concept in zoning industry by performance but they do not believe it to be
detrimental, and that Downtown Roanoke thinks it mill be an improvement to our
city, that it is an excellent Ordinance and feasible.
Mr. William S. Haupt, President, Mestwood - HOlm,ut Farms Civic League,
requested to be heard when the area bordering on Shenandoah Avenue to the north.
Luckett Street to the west. Thirtieth Street to the east and the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company property to the south, known as the "Old Trout Place,"
is reviened.
Mrs, John J. Collins, Jr., of 2832 Montvale Read, S. M., spoke in
opposition to the zoning of her section as Duplex Residential District - RD.
Mr. Morner K. Sensbach, Director Of City Planning, explained that the
zoning was established as Duplex Res'id,areal District - RD to freeze further
development along these lines but at the same time permit those desiring to convert
to a duplex to be able to do so.
Mr. Nil]Jam Lewis Rossi*, 2808 Montvale Road, S. W., spoke in opposition
to the zoning Of the are* to Duplex Residential District - RD.
Mr. T. C. Scott of 2806 Moodlown Avenue, S. R** also spoke in opposition
to the zoning of the 6eandin Court area to Duplex Residential District - RD.
Mr. John O. Carr, Attorney, one of the executors and trustees of the P. C.
Huff estate, requested to be heard in connection with the zoning of the P. C.
Huff farm area to Industrial Development District - IDR.
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Nr, MlllJo M. Anderson, representing e group of sign mseuructurero
business signs sod outdoor signs.
OR motion or HF, Stoller, secouded by Mr. Nheeler und uoooimou$1y
udopted, the specisl meeting mus coutiaued, sod Noy 3. 1965, nt 7:30 p.m., in
the oodJtoriom st the City's Heulth Center set for residents of the Gruudin Court
oreo to present their opp~sition'to the Zoning Ordiusnc~.
APPROVED
ATT E ~'~:
Clert Msyor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETINg.
~oadoy. April 26. 1965o
The Council of ~he City of Roanoke wet in. regular wee,lng in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Dullding. Monday. April 26,.1965, at 2 p.w.. the regular
wee,lag hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Oar/and. Janes E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
St.. Clarence R. Pond. Murray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dlllord ............................ ~-?.
ADSENT: None ................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens. City Manager. Mr. James N.
Rlncanon, Assistant. City Attorney, and Mr, J, Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by the Reverend F. D.
Moyer. Pastor. Milliamson Road Church of the Drethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday. April
5, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller.
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
DEARING OF CITIZBNS DPO~ PUBLIC MATTERS:
SE~ERS AN~ STORM DRAINS: Council. acting as a committee of the whole,
having previously set a public hearing for 2 p.m,, Monday. Apri) 26. 1965, on the
apportionment of costs and estimated amounts of assessments on abutting property
owners in connection ~ith the'construction of an 8-inch sanitary sewer main to
serve portions of Rnbyn Ro~d, Mright Road, Colonial Avenue and Cram.on Avenue, $.
the matter was before the body°
Mr. Richard E. Donin complained that the amount prgpnsed to be assessed
against the abutting landowners is two or three t~mes hioher than is'usual for
sewer projects, that he fails to see why the residents of Wright Road should be
reqaired to bear a portion of the cost of construct~n9 a sewer mai~ in Colonial
Avenue since residents of Roanohe County will benefit from the sewer line at the
expense of present city residents if that portion of Colonial Avenue in the county
is annexed to the city ia the,near future and that nnder the circumstances he feels
the city should bear a greater portion of the total cost of the project,
The City Manager explained that the total cost if the sewer project is
higher than usual because of the coatour~of the,~and involved and the necessity for
acquiring easements, that it is necessary to construct a sewer ~nin in Colonial
Avenue in order to serve resident~ of Robyn Road, the west side of Wright Road and
a portion of Col;nial Avenue and that the abutting property owners are required to
pay one-half of the total cost of sewer projects under state lawo
Also objecting to the cost of the proposed amount of the assessments were
Mr. Ray E, Miles and MFS. Norman H. Burns.
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mr. L. K. aulloch complained that a sewer line is to be constructed et
the rear of his property, as well as fa front of his property, and that he mill
have to pay for both lines.
Mr. R. Cie,us Broyleso Director or Public Harks. explained that the
proposed assessment against Hr.. Bulloch la based on one sewer line.
Hr. Thomas L. Hutsun staled that the frontage of his property is 57.54
feet and complained %hut the proposed assessment against his lot is based on ·
frontage of 90 feet.
Hr, William F, Clark, City Engineer, explained that the rear of the lot
is much wider than the front of the property and the front footage was adjusted
accordingly.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard. Hr. Stoller moved
that the apportionment of costs and estimated amounts of assessments on the abut,in
property owners be approved au advertised. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
The committee of the whole then submitted the folloming report to
Council:
'Roanoke, ¥1rgtnia
April 26, 1965.
The Council of the
City of Roanoke.
The undersigned committee, appointed by Ordinance No. 15272
and directed to ascertain and report to the Council, after proper
public hearing, the proper apportionment and assessment of the
total cost of the aforesaid public improvement, reports the
following:
The undersigned committee Caused a notice of its public
hearing to be published in a local newspaper on April 9, 1965,
and April 16, 1965, the pablisher*s certificate of said publtca=
tiaa, together with a copy of the notice so published being
attached to this report, marked 'Exhibit
Thereafter, and at the time and place appointed in said
notice, your committee met and conducted a public hearing as
provided by Article 2, Chapter 20. Title 15 of the Code of Virginia
as amended for the purpose of ascertaining and reporting to the
Council the proper assessment or apportionment of the total cost
of such improvement between the City and the landowners abutting
on and served by said improvement, affording to each and every
landowner appearing or being represented at said hearing an
opportunity to show cause if any they could, against such assess-
ment or apportionment.
Whereafter, and said committee having estimated the total cost
of the construction of the public sewer lines to serve the proper-
ties abutting Robyn Road, Wright Road and a portion of Colonial
Avenue and Creston Avenue. S. W.. set out in Ordinance ~o. 15272
aforesaid, and having apportioned the total estimated cost of said
sewer project between the City and the property onners capable of
being served by said public improvement, have further ascertained
and do hereby report upon *Enclosure A' attached to and made a
part of this report, the estimated amounts of the individual
assessments to be made upon each of the properties abutting on
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Wherefore, your couaittee respectfully reconleads that the
Council, by Ordlesuce, provide rot the docketing lo the Clerkes
Office of the Hittings Court of the City of Rosloke, st provided by
lox, of se obstrtct of Council's said Ordinsnce satkorlniag such
~loproveoeai and shaming the ouaership sad locitioa of the properties
to be affected by the Juprorement and estiosted Bagels thst will be
assessed sgslnst or spportioned to each lsndooner sffected by said
ioproveuelt, the slue to be indexed in the name of the respective
goners of said properties.
S/ Benton O, Dillard
Benton O. Dillard. Chslrnin,
S! Robert A. Garland
Robert A. GIrllnd.
S! James E, Jones
Janes E. Jones,
S/ Roy R, Pollard,
Roy R. Pollard. Sr.,
S~ Clarence E, Pond
Clarence E. Pond.
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.
S! Vincent S, Mheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler.'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the folloxing emergency Ordinance:
(~16399) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of the public
sanitary sewer mains and laterals to serve certain properties abutting the same
On portions of Robyu Road. Wright Road. Colonial Avenue and Creston Avenue. 5.
heretofore authorized to be made by Ordinance No. 15272 and Ordinance No. 16364.
one-half (1/2) of the total cost of uhtch is to be assessed against abutting
lludouners to be served by said improvement; fixing the estimated amounts of the
assessments to be made against said abutting landoMners; providing for the
docketing of an abstract of this ordinance and of the individual assessments
against each said abutting landowner in the Clerk*s Office of the Hustings Court
of the City of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 153.)
Hr. S~ller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by ir. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
MI,or Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PETITIONS AND CORMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM gRAINS: A communication from Rt. W. Earl Powers, 1920
Carvln Street. N. E.. requesting that the drainage problem on Carvin Street be
corrected, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
the matter nas referred to the City Minager for study, report and recommendation
to Council.
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REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES~ A communication from the Dr. Pepper
Bottling Company, requesting them it be gra~ted · re~und or $59.40'for 1965 city
tags purchased in errorror three truths uhlch are located in Covington, Virginia,
before Council.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur Ja the request and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by #r. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: -A communication from tbe Roanohe City Electoral Board,
requesting that~$14000 he'transferred from the Judges and Clerks account to the
Extra Help account under Section ~132, "Electoral Hoard," of the 1965 budget, as
· result of changing of the records in the office of the Registrar to integrate
both plates and cards to comply mJtb the federal law mhJch became effective
December 31. 1964o mas before Council.
Mr. Smaller moved tb~t Council concur in the request and offered the
follouing emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000 from Fees for Professional and
Special Services to Personal Services:
(=16400) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~132, "E~eetoral
Hoard." of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28. page 155.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond. Smaller. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. ?-
NAYS: None ......................O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIDHTS: Council having referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation a petition signed by seventeen residents of Fairway
Drive, S. M., requesting that a street light be installed at the intersection of
Fairmay Drive and York Road, and o petition signed by eight residents Of Fairway
Drive and York Road, opposing the street light, the City Manager subui~ted a mritte
report, advising that he ia of the opinion the light should be placed in feint'lan
to its public necessity and recommendin9 that a street light be installed at the
intersection of Fairway Drive and York Road.
In this connection, Mr. ~ack T. Mitchell appeared before Council in
opposition to the street light on the grounds that it will shine on the porches
and in the windows o~ homes in the immediate vicinity of F~irway Drive and York
Road.
Mr. John C. Tucker appeared before Council in favor of the street light
on the grounds that the first block of Fairway Drive is f~irly dark at night and
presents a very dangerous situation for women and others catching the bus at this
corner, that it Mould help single Out some of the traffic violators ~ho are using
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the street ua u rsceuaT, that it mould discourage the throning or pop bottles arab
automobile windows into the street and that it might prevent further break-in
atteopts in the neighborhood.
Mr. Pollard moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular oeetlug of Council so that the members or Council may bsve ua opportunity
to visit the neighborhood for the purpose of determining whether or But · street
light ia needed at the intersection from the standpoint of public safety. The
motion moa neconded by Mr. Stolier and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE: The City Manager submitted a mrittea
report, transmitting u request of the Commissioner of the Revenue that $10O be
appropriated to Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment under Section ~5, *Commis-
sioner of Revenue.' of the 1965 budget, subject to the approval of the State
Compensation Board.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(316401) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section aS, *Commissioner
of Revenue,' of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 1bb.)
Mr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Ur. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT-LAN AND CHANCERY COURT: Council having requested
tho City Manager to furnish an estimate of the cost of furnishing aru9 and o
typewriter cabinet for the office of the Judge of the Circuit Court nnd the Judge
of the Lax and Chancery Court, the City Manager submitted a mritten report,
advising that the total cost Of suspended ceilings, carpeting, draperies, venetian
blinds and one cabinet is $4,120.
Mr. Stoller moved that the Budget Commission be requested to include
$4,120 in the 1965-66 budget for this purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAy [~.AN: The City Manager submitted the following report.
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
April 26. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Tho following personnel are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
Maintenance of City Property: I Maintenance Laborer
Group 9, Step I
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Street iepuir: I Streel Creu Helper
Group 9, Step 1
Seuer Maintenance: I Street Creu Helper
Group 9, Step I
Seuer Construction: I Street Crew Helper
Group 9. Step l
City Attorney: Secretary II
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Omens
o
City Manager'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following
report, expressing the opinion that the city mast arrive ut a decision ns to
whether or not it desires to purchase a strip of land omned by the Ninlnger Estate
on Route 118, adjacent to Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, for future use under
the Master Plan for the Airport:
"Roanoke, Virginia
April 26, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Iucluded iu our Master Plau at the airport Is o strip of
land o~ned by the R. C. Nininuer estate which is on Route 118,
adjacent to the Roanoke Municipal Airport. The County, in a
spirit of cooperation math the City. has refused to rezone this
area because of the City*s desire to acquire the land. I think
that we east attire et e decision; therefore, I an bringing it
to you for disposition.
part Of our Master Plan, that hey would include this in future
projects; honorer, tf we plan having this accomplished, the laud
of the land could be effectuated.
this property, us I think if the property onner wants to rezone
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. O~efls
City Manager"
Iu this connecgon, Mr. H. £1etus Broyles, Director of Public Works,
explained that present plans do not call for acquisition of the Nininger property
under an FAA project until the fiscal year 1966-67; however, it is possible for
the city to purchase the land nam at its appraised value al $22,500 and apply for
expressing the opinion that if Council mashes to purchase the strip of land now
before it is developed and acquisition cost multiplies this appears to be 8
possible solution.
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Mr, Pollard moved that Conncli concur ia the report of the City Manager
nnd that the strip of land not be pornhnsed at this time, The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Jones and adopted, Hr, Stoller voting.no.
REFUNI~3 AND REBATES-LICENSES: Council having referred to the City
Manager for study and report a request of the Valley Roofing Corporation that it
be refunded $25.20 for a J965 city tn9 purcbused through error, the City Manager
submitted a uritten report, advising that the tag mas never used and recommending
that the refund be mlde.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(z16402) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing refund of a $25.20
1965 truck license tax to Valley Roofing Corporation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 20, page 156.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ........................ r ........ ?.
NAYS: None ........................
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: Council having referred to the City
Manager for study and report a request of Hr. Jack E, Roland, Sr., that he be
refunded $3,50 for a 1965 city tag purchased in error, the City Manager submitted
a written report, advising that the tag was never used and recommending that the
refund be made,
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following. Resolution:
(u16403) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing refund of a 1965
$3.50 boat trailer license tax to Mr, Jack E. Doland, Sr.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, pa9e 157.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded bi Mr, Pond and adopted by ther following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ ?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to the City Manager for
study and report a petition signed by fifty-six residents Of the 700 and 800 blocks
of Thirtieth Streeti N. W., requesting that a drainage problem in the area be
corrected, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the area is
on a list of projects requiring field moth before a determination of a solution
and cost estimate cnn be proposed and that at a later date an appropriate
recommendation and report will be made.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
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adopted, the reports were filed.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report, of the City
of Roanoke for the month of March, 196S.
On motion of Mr. #heeler, seconded by Hr. pond and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
ZONIh6: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. W. J. Crisp that property
located on the north side of Berkley Avenue, S. W** betueen Burks Street and
Edgewood Street, described as Lots?=ll, inclusive, Block F, Virginia Heights
Extension, Official Tax Nos. 1510407, 1510406, 1510405, 1510404 and 1510403, be
rezoned from Special Residence District to Light Industrial District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
granted.
Mr. 5toller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held. at 7:30
p.m., June 7, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unmnimously
adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having referred the question of conveying a 35-more
tract of land on the west side of Colonial Avenue, S. No, to the University of
Virginia for use of the Roanoke Center of the University of Virginia to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation, the City Planning
Commission submitted the following report, r~commending that the tract of land be
conveyed to the University of Ylrginia for this purpose:
*April 22, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Wembers of City Coanoll
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 21, 1965 the Planning Commission
discussed the advisability of conveying 35 acres of City-owned
land to the University of Virginia. It was learned that the
University is planning to utilize this land to erect buildings,
structures and facilities to serve the Roanoke Extension
Division of the University of Virginia.
After studying pertinent factors of land use, transportation
and the proposals Of the land development plan, the Commission
concluded that the proposed development and the conveyance Of
land to the University of Virginia would be in the best interest
Of the community. It Mas determined that the creation of an
educational center in .this general looation would be consistent
with the stated policies of the City of Roanoke to promote the
cultural and physical gromth of the community.
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The Plnnnlag Commission also studied o proposed delineation
of land areas containing 35 acres and suggested that land
should be provided ulth 1375 feet fronting on Colonial Aveuse
comprising most of the former Pest house farm property, but
retaining a strip of lend 110 feet aide extending along the
southwestern boundary of the Fishburn Parh Elementary School.
The exact interior boundaries of this land mill be established
by n map prepared by the City Engineering Department.
Very truly yours,
SI Herner K. Sensbach
Henry B. Boynton
In this connection, a communication from Hr. Henry E. Thomas, Chairman
of the Advisory Committee to the Roanoke Center, University of Virginia, advising
that the 3S-acre tract of land approved by the City Planning Coomission is very
satisfactory with the Advisory Committee, with the understanding that certain
easements and installations, such as the water reservoir, ~111 have to be continued
by the city, was before Council.
With further reference to the matter, Council having appointed a commltt
Composed of Hessrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Hurray A.
Smaller to determine the location of the 35-acre tract of land, Mr. Jonesstated
that his committee mill submit its report before the conveyance is consummated.
Mr. 5toiler them moved that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(a16404) AN ORDXNA~CR authorizing and directing the grant and
conveyance of approximately 35 acres of land on the northwest side of Colonial
Avenneo So W., to the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, a body
corporate, for educational purposes in the development of said University's
RHEREAS, this Council heretofore, by Resolution No. 16132, expressed the
CJty*s willingness to provide and convey to the University of Virginia certain
of the city*s real estate provided that arrangements be made for the construction
thereon of a certain new building, or buildings, for the use of said University*s
HHEREAS. a tract of land containing approximate 35 acres, constituting
a portion of the old City Farm, located on the northwest side of Colonial Avenue,
said tract of land has been tentatively located and outlined on Plan No. 4915
entitled #Proposed Location of University of Virginia Roanoke Center", n copy of
which plan is on file in the office of the City Clerk, which locution and proposed
use have been approved and recommended by the City Planning Commission in writing
to this Council; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the University of Virginia have advised the
City of their satisfaction with the aforesaid location and of their understanding
that certain reservations need be made by the City relating to certain Of the
Cfty*s mater Installations existing on said tract of lnnd.
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council at the City of Roanoke that the
proper City Offici~ls.~, ekd ~e ~ereby authorized and dlr~cted, for end OB bekalf
of the City, to exScute~ seal end actaomledge the City*s deed of conveyance to the
Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, a bedy.cor@or~te, mede upon
nemJnnl consideration en~ nJtb co~ea~nts of special nerrenty, graatieg end
coeveyiog unto said Rector and Visitors by on accurate metes and bounds
description to bb fh~nlshed b~ the City Engineer after making o survey thereof
that certain portion of the CJty*s former City Farm property located on the
northuest side of Colonial Avenue, S. N., as shame on Plan No. 4gl5 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, estimated to contain approximately 35 acres; said
deed of conveyance to be prepared amd ~pproved by the City Attorney and to be node
upon condition that a neu bgilding of at l?st 28,000 square feet, sufficient to
care for the needs of the University of Virginia Roanoke Center os they non exist
and to provide for Such needs for the immediate future be arranged to be built by
said University or other public authority for the sole benefit of said Center
mlthin five years from November 25, 1964. and said deed to contain, further,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, upon full execution and acknomledgment of
President of the University of Virginia, or to uhonsoever said President may direct.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and ado~ted by the foll~ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. ?.
NAYS: None ..................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTy: The committee appointed to study a verbal offer of
Mr. George Henry Goode for the purchase of Lot 11, Block 2, Nord Addition,
submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, ¥irgieia
April 2~.
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting of April 12, 1965, you referred to us a
Block 2, Word Addition, Official Tax No. 221170g, for $250.
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Ir yOU concur Jo this recommendation, me suggest that Hr,
Goode confer with the City Manager, concerning the necessary
arrangements.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Arthur S. Omens
Arthur S. Owens
Rasdolph G. ihittle
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S~ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr."
Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction of a park shelter in Golden Park submitted the
follouing report:
"April 22° 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Reference: Golden Parh Shelter
Gentlemen:
Bids mere received and opened before Council at its regular
meeting on Honday, April i9, ]965. AS can be seen by the
accompanying tabulation, tmo (2) bids mere received with an
apparent low bid of $13.T49 (alternate construction). The
Council - appointed committee has met and reached th~
following conclusions.
The bids received appear reasonable for the mork proposed.
The plans and specifications called for a complete job,
mhereas last year much time and money was expended by City
forces in completing the basi~ sheltersas contracted; this
work included such items as painting, lights, and utilities,
all of which are included in this year's plans. These items
added approximately $3000 to this year's bid prices. Other
less significant changes were mode in the plans to improve
the structure and decrease future maintenance costs, in
light of a year's experience wi~ the existing shelters.
Since $9000 is the sum appropriated for this shelter, the
Committee does not feel that it can recommend award of a
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
S/ Arthur S. Omens
S/ Rex T. ~itchell, Jr.
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Artern discussion of the mutter. Council being of the opinion that the
city. should proceed ulth the construction of n park shelter la Golden Pork. Mr.
Jones moved thor the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure
accepting the proposal of Regional Construction Services. Incorporated. in the
amount or $13.749. the brick fireplace and cannier to be deleted from the project.
The motion mss seconded by #r. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The committee appointed to mahe · study of equipment needs
o! the o;fJce of the City Auditor, submitted the rolloming report:
#April 26. 1965
The floaorable Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia
Ge~tl~m~n:
Pursuant to yonF direction me have studied the question of
providing Bore efficient accounting equipment and facilities
for the city and, as n result of our studies, present this
It ia our considered opinion that the city should proceed
touard n computer system as previously recommended to Council
by the City Auditor.
At present the Auditor has u commitment from the First
National Exchange Bask to prepare the city's payrolls on its
computers at a charge of $45.00 per boor. uhich is the cost
to the bout for operation of its computer system. The
estimated time for preparation of each payroll ia 2 hours and
for the 24 payrolls each year the cost mould be $2,160.00.
Office for payroll preparation during the preceding year.
For programming the computer operation there ~Jll be an
initial charge of $12.00 per hoar for the programmer's time.
We are further of the opinion that the most economical approach
to establishing a computer system is to program segments of the
Mark from time to time by use Of available time on equipment
ouned by others (service bureau basis) until such time as the
city*s load mill Justify purchase OF rental Of its own system.
Hater billings and real estate tax billings.
Included in the present budget is $25,000.00 for purchase or
rental of equipment for updating the accounting equipment in
the City Auditor*s Office, ~hich amount ~ould be reduced by
$15,000.O0 by adoption of this procedure.
We recommend that Council approve this interim report.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ RobertA. Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
Roy R. Pollard, ir.
Roy R. Pollard. Sr.
S/ Clarence E. Pood
Clarence E, Pond
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas"
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I8 this Coasectloo, Hr. Sen C. Psyee, represeuting Pnyoe Dsta Processing
Services, Iocorpor~ted, appeared before Council and slated thus his firm mould
like the opportunity to bid on the future segmenls of the computer system,
Afler n dJscussiou of the mutter, NFo Garland moved, that Council concur
in the recouuendation of the coumlttee. The uolioa uss seconded by Hr. Pond ond
unnaJmously adopted.
~NFIN/$NED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION ANO COSSID£RATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 163B4, rezouing properly located on lhe east side
of Brembletou Avenue, So N.o between Brsndon Avenue and Oakwood Drive, described ns
the soulherly 25 feel of Lot 4A, Block 1, Oak Hill, Official Tax No. 1260104,
from Special Residence District to Ousiness District, having previously been before
Council for its first reading, reed and laid over, wes again before the body.
Mr. Sloller moved that action on lhe second reading of lhe Ordinance be
de[erred until the next regular meeting o[ Council Jn order tbal the body might
ascertain mbether or not u lease betmeen the onners of the property nad The
Southland Corporation for a grocery and dairy products store of the architectural
design described at the public henrin9 has been executed. The motion nan seconded
bI Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted..
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16385, rezoning properly located on the northeast
corner of Melrose Avenue and Eighteenth Street, N. N., described as Lot 9, alack
$?, Melrose Land Company, Official Tax No. 2221S09, from Special Residence District
to Business District, having previously been before Council for ils first reading.
rend and laid over, mas again before the body, Rt. Wheeler offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16385) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 149.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Tbs motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f ollowin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St oiler, Nheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16391, conditionally vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing a portion of Camps Alley and a portion of Rockviem Avenue, havir
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the following for Its second reading
and final adoption:
(~1&$91) AN ORDINANCE conditionally vacating, discontinuing and closing
that portion o[ Camps Alley (15 [eet wide) as shana on Of[icial Appraisal map Sheet
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No, 302 iu the Office of the City Engineer for the. City of ioeweke, ¥frgfnle,
from o point beginning st the southerly boundary of the setback line for Orange
Avenue, N, E., provided by Ordinance No. 11447, adopted Ney 26, 1952, end es shown
on Master Plan Map No, 3987, said point being 50 rent south or the center line
of Orange Avenue os shown on sold Map, nad continuing in a southerly direction to
the northerly side of McDnnell Avenue, N, E., which alley abuts, on the westerly
side the property owned by American Motor Inns. Incorporated, official TeE No.
3024001, and which fe abutted ge the easterly side by the folio, Jog parcels:
Official Tax Nos. 3020801, 3020803. 3020804, 3020605. 3020846, 3020847 ned 3020848;
and peruanently vacating, discontinuing and closing, that portion of Rockview
Avenue, which adjoins Cuups Alley end fens in a southeasterly direction e distance
of 288.05 feet..end which abuts on the northeasterly side the following parcels
of real estate: Official Tax Nos. 3020805. 3020806, 3020817 and 3020818, and on
the southerly side Official Tax Nos. 3020046 and 3020049, ell within the City of
Roanoke. ¥frgfnla.
(For full text of Ordlunnce, see Ordinance Cook No. 20, page 149.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. GaFlando Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................... O~
SALE OF PROP~RTY-S~REETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16394, authorizing
the conveyance to The Roanoke Country Club, Incorporated, of two parcels of land
previously donated to the City of Roanoke by All Star Lanes from the rear of its
property at 3439 Melrose Arenaa, ~. N., for street and municipal purposes, in
exchange for a strip Of land On the east side of West Side Doulevard, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Smaller Offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(z16394) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the conveyance to the Roanoke
Country Club. Incorporated, of two parcels of land situate north of Melrose Avenue.
~. N.. designated aa Official Nos. 2660124 and 2660125. in consideration of the
conveyance to the City of a strip of land approximately 1S feet wide and
containing approximately 3640 square feet, situate on the east side of Nest
Side Boulevard.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 152.)
Mr. 3toller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded hy Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. 7.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
BUDGET-PAy ELAN: Conncil having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
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municipal departments since they are of ua emergency nature, be presented sume~
vbereupoa, Mr. Stoller offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16405) A RESOLUTION uutborlziug the City Manager to employ corrals
personnel.
(For full tezt of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 157.)
Mt. Stellar eared the adoption of the Resolution. The motion eof
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlnnd. Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Mheeler and
Ruyor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: N,ac .......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITy GOYERNRENT: Mr. Jones stated that it is his understanding from the
City Manager that the League of Nomen Voters of the Roanoke area has abandoned
its sponsorship of Municipal Days because the work involved created too big a load
for the organization.
In this connection, the City Manager verbally recommended that Council
designate one day as Runicipal Day.
Rt. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution designating May 26, 1965, as
Municipal Day:
(~16406) A RESOLUTION designating May 2R, 19bi. as "MUNICIPAL DAY*
in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 26, page 158.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Stol/er and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard brought to the attention of Council
the efficiency mith mhich Patrolman James Thomas Stamps arrested Mr. Robert Lee
Askins in domntoun Roanoke on the night of April 21, 1965. hours after the
Crossroads Roll branch of the Rank of Salem mas robbed.
Mr. Pollard moved that Patrolman Stamps be commended for the manner in
uhich he handled the arrest. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Randolph G. Mhittle. having tendered his resignation
as City Attorney effective May d, 19bi, Mayor Dillard called for nominations to
fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of James N. Kincanon. The
nomination nas seconded by Mr. Pond.
Mr. Stoller moved that the nominations he closed. The motion mas seconde~
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elected os City Attorney to fill the unexpired term of Hr. Randolph G. Whittle°
reaJgeed, beginning Ray 5, 1965. and ending Septeuber 30. 1966. by the follonlng
vote:
FOR RE. KINCANON: Ressrs. Gsrlnnd, Jones. Pollsrd, Pond, SCalier.
Rheeler smd Mayor Dillard .................. 7.
Rt. Jones then moved tbst the question of the salary of the neu City
Attorney be referred to n committee composed of Hayer Benton O. Dillard. Cbnirusn,
#r. Vincent S. fheeler nnd Wt. Murrny A. Stol/er for study, report and
receuuendution to Council. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Gnrlend nnd unanimously
ndopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pond nnd unnnimously adopted.
the meeting nns adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
-'/ City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR M~ETING,
Monday, May 3.'1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, Nay 30 Ir§So at 7:30 p.m** with Mayor
Olllard preaidimg.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard.
Sro, Clarence £. Pond, Murray A. St*lief, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Gem*on O.
Oillard ................................?.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager, Mr. James No
Klncauon, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend C. N.
Mitchell, Pastor, Mountain Pass Baptist Church.
CITY ATTORNEY: At the suggestion of Hr. Garland, a moment of silence was
observed by those present in respect to Mr. Randolph G. Whittle, City Attorney. who
passed away on May 2, 1965,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
April 12, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
ARMORIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on an addition
and alterations to the National Guard Armory, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 3, 1955, and to be opened at 7:30 p.m.,
before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the adver-
tisement, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City ClerR to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
opened and read the following bids:
Watts and Break*lit Incorporated $59,700
Valley Contractors Corporation 71,500
Regional Construction Services, Incorporated 71,980
Hodges Lumber Corporation . ~ - 72,000
Ingram Building and Supply Company, Incorporated 78,653
Mr, Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Arthur S. Owens, and Gu.ford B. Thompson for
study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to, prepare the proper
measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.m., Monday. May 3, 1955, on,the request of Mr. Lewis D. Evans that an alley
between Livingston Road and Boodlawn Avenue, 5. M., extending from Gean Street to
Guilford Avenue, also. an alley extending from Livingston Road to the above alley,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
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la this.connection, the following communication from the CSt7 Planning
Comml~sJoo,.recomm~ndlug that the request be granted, was before Council:
#March 2t 1965
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
nad Members of City Conncil
Eoac~he, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its February.24, 1965 meeting the City Planning Commission
csnsider~d the above nli~y closing request. Petitioners of this
request whose property abuts snl~ alleys claimed that these
unimproved alleys constitute t nuisance in that the~ accumulate
trash and refuse and cannot be landscaped.
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission round
that the above described alleys have no improvements, are not
used for circulation and are apparently not needed as part of the
municipal ~treet system.'
The Planning Commission, therefore, reccmmends to cat! Council
that the above alleys be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
City retaining necessary easements needed for public utilities.
Very truly yours,
H/ Warner E. Sensbach
for Henry B, Boynton
Chairman'
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a Wrirtten report, advising that they have viewed the alleys and
are of the opinion that no inconvenience would result from vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
Mr. Evans appeared before Council in support of his request.
No one appearing in opposition to the closing of the alleys, Mr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recomm~ndation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be plac~d upon its /Jrst reading:
(=16407) AH ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing all
those two certain alley? lying in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particular]
described as follows:
(1) Lying between Livingston Road and ~oodlawn Avenue, S.
parallel to Livingston Hand and extending from Gean Street to
Guilford Avenue; and
(2) 'Lying between Gean Street an~ Guilford Avenue, parallel
to Gbilford Avenue, and extending from Livingston Road to the
alle~ first above mentioned.
WHEREAS, Lewis D. Evans has heretofore filed a petition before the Council
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accordance With law, requesting said Council to
permanently vacate, discontinue and close all those two certain alleys above
described, of the filing of which petition due notice was given to the public as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the prayers of said petition, viewers were
appointed by the Council on the.Rgth day of March, 1965, to,view the prope£ty.and to
report in writing whether in tbei~ up}nign any inconvenience would result from
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said alleys; and
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~REREAS, it appears from the written report of said viewers riled with
the City Clerk on April 12. 1965, t'hat no inconvenience mool~ resolt ~ftber ia any
individual or to the public trow permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
said alleys; and
NHEEEAS, Council at its meeting on February 15, 1965, had' referred an
earlier petition' of Lowi's D, Evans and ethers to the City Plashing Com~lssioo',
which Commission by its report dated ~arch 2, 1965, and filed with Council, recom-
wended that th~ above d~scribed alleys be vncnted, discontinued and ~losed; and
NHEREAS, a public hearing' was held on the question~before the Council at
its regular meeting on Ray 3, 1965, after due and timely notice thereof published
in The Roanoke ~orld-Newst at which hearing all parties' in interest and citizens
were afforded an o~portunlty to be heard on the question; and
~IIEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience uill result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing the alleys, as applied for by the petitioner,
and that, accordingly, said alleys should be permanently closed,
TUEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that all
those certain alleys, located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and described as
follows:
(1) Lying between Livingston Road and ~oodlamn Avenue, S,
parallel to Livingston Road and extending from Dean Street to
Guilford Avenue; and
(2) Lying between Gean Street end Guilford Avenues parallel
to Guilford Avenue, and extending from Livingston Road to the
alley first above mentioned.
be, and they hereby are. permanently vacated, discontinued and closed; and that all
right, title and interest of the City of Roanoke ~nd of the pnbli~ in and to the
same be, and they hereby are, released insofar as the Council of the City of Roanoke
ts empowered so to do, except that a public easement is hereby reserved for the
maintenance, repair, replacement of any store drain, sewer or Water line, or any
other municipal installation, if an/, now located in said alleys,
HE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City £n~ineer be, and he hereby is,
directed to mark 'p~rmanently vacatedu on said alleys on all maps and plats on file
in his office on which said alleys are shown, referring to the book and page of
O~dinances and Resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke wherein this
ordinance shall be spread.
BE I~'FURT~ER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the ~ustings Court for the City of Roanoke. Yirginia, a certified copy of this
ordinance in order'that the Clerk of said Court may make proper notation on all
maps or pl~ts recorde~ ia his office upon which are shown said alleys, as provided
by lam, and that, if so requested by any party in interest, he may record the same
in the deed book In his office indexing the sa~e in the name of tb~ City of Roanoke
aa grantor a~d in the ~ame of any party in interest who may request it as grantee.
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The motion mos seconded by Mr. Wheeler and odopted by the folloulog vote:
AYES: NesSrSo Gorloado Joaeaj Pollard, Pood, 5toller, Wheeler Bud
Wsyor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O,
ZONIhG: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p,m,j
monday, Way 3, 1965, on the request of Wv. Norton Roseaberg, et 81,8 ihs* property
located on the west side of Thirteenth Street, S, W., between Chapman Avenue and
Campbell Avenue, described as the southern portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Rlock 16,
West End and River View,Official Tax No. 1220211, be rezoned from Special Residence
~istrict to Business District, the matter mas before the body,
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
;ommission, recommendin9 that the request for rezoning be granted, was before
Council:
"March 25, 1965
Tbe Bonorable Benton O. Dillard, Rayor
and members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its February 3. 1965 meeting the City Planning Commission
considered the above rezoning request. The attorney representing
the property owners stated that, while the front half of this
property facing on Thirteenth Street has been zoned for business
use, the rear portion of the same property had remained under
Special Residence District.
Considering the existing development of commercial and semi-public
land uses in this area and the heavy traffic volume on Thirteenth
Street, the City Planning Commission concluded that the proposed
use of the property for commercial purposes would be feasible and
not detrimental to residential structures in the area,
The City Planning Commission therefore recommends to City Council
to rezone part of Lots l, 2 and 3, BLock 16. West End and River
View Map, from Special Residence to Business District.
Very truly yours,
S/ Henry D, Boynton/h
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman'
Hr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr.. Attorney, representing the petitioners,
appeared before Council in support of the request of his clients, Mr. Alexander
advising that the owners of the property propose to sell the land to the owner of
adjacent property at the northwest corner Of Campbell Avenue and Thirteenth Street,
$. R., fur the expansion Of a car mash located thereon.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the follo~in9 Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16408) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the ~ity of Roanoke
have that certain property situated in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, being on th
side of Thirteenth Street, S. R., approximately 77 feet north of the intersectlo
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of Thirteenth Street and Campbell Avenue.' described us the south part of Lots 1. 2
usd 3. Block 16. West End end Rivervfem Map. Official Tax ~o. 12202110 n,d being
approximately 50* x 90'. fez*ned from Special Residence District to HuslnesS
District; aid
MB~REAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be rezoned from Special Residence District to Basitesa District; and
MBEB£AS. notice required by Title XV. Chapter 4. Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke. 1956. relating to Zoning. has been published in mThe Roanoke
Rorld-Nems.' a nam*paper published .in the City of Roanoke. for the time required by
said section; and
MB£REAR. the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 3rd
day of May. 1965. at 7:30 p.m** before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at mhich
hearing all parties in interest and citiaens mere given an opportunity to be heard
both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
WB£REAS. this Council. after considering the evidence presented, is Of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be Fez*ned.
THEREFORE, SE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, lC56, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located at the intersection Of Thirteenth Street. S. W., and
Campbell Avenue, So N., described as the south part Of Lota 1. 2, and 3. Block 16.
d~signated on Sheet 122 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax No. 1220211, be, and is
hereby, changed from Special Residence District to Business District and the Zoning
Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adoptedby the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St*lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
,ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, May 3, 1965. on the request of Mrs. Mary lkers Hilts that property located
on the south side of Essex Avenue. N. W.. between Salem Turnpike and Twenty-second
Street, described as Lot 4, Block 100, Melrose Land,Company, Official Tax No.
2322809, be Fez*ned from General Residence District to Light Industrial District,
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Comlission, recommending that the request for fez*ming be 9ranted, was before
Council:
'April 1, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, ¥trglnla
Gentlemen:
The Planning Commission considered this rezoning request during
its regular meeting of March 24, 1965. It mas learned that this
property is needed for the expansion of a light industrial use
located on adjacent property.
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After careful study of the urea, taking into account the proposed
land use and zoning plan, as wel'l as the proposals for highmay
improvements, the Planning Cnnnissioa concluded that the ~roposed
re~oaing uoald constitete n l~oigal extension Of lfgkt fad*atrial '
use tad mould not he detrimental to surrounding p,roperty,
Tie Planning Commission therefore recommends to City Council that
this rezoning request be granted,
Very truly
S/ Henry B. Boynton/h
Henry B. Doynt~n
Chai.rman~'
Mr. Frank N. Pe~kinson. Jro. Attorney. representing the petitioner.
appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one oppearing in opposition to the request for rezoelng. Hr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the follomJng Ordinance he pieced upon its first reading:
(~16409} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥o Chapter 4. Section
1. of The. Code of the City of Roanoke. 19§6. in relation to Zoning.
MHEREAS. application has been nad, to the Council of the City of Roanoke
Salem Turnpike o~d Twenty-second Street. described as Lot 4t Dlock 100. Melrose Land
Company. Official Tax No. 2522809. rezoned from General Residence District to Light
Industrigl District; and
~EREAS..th~ City Planning Commission has recommended that the nar*inert
described,lan~ be rezoned from General Residence District to Light Industrial
District; and
~HEREAS, notice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke. 19~6t relating to Zoning, has been published in 'The Roanoke
· orld-NeMs," a newspaper publish.din the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS. the hearin9 as provided for in said notice was held on the 3rd
day,of May, lg6$, at ?:30 p.n., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be,heard
both for and against the proposed rezonlng; and
MHEREAS, this,Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
tbq opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE. DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV. Chapter 4. Section 1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.~
Turnpike and T~enty-second Street. described as Lot 4, Dlock lOOt Melrose Land
Company, designated on Sheet 232 of the Zo.ning Map as Official Tax NO. 2322809, be,
and hereby is, changed from General Residence District to Light Industrial District
and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
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The,motion mis seconded by,Wr, Wheeler nad adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Momars, Gorlnnd, Jones, Poliord, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dlllnrd ...................... 7.
NAYS: None ................O,
ZONINO: Council having previously set n public hearln9 for 7:30 pomoo
WOldCy. Way 3, 1965. on the request of Wr, ioy W, Pollard, Jr,. that property
locnted on the north side of Melrose Avenne. N. W.. betneen Eighteenth Street and
Nineteenth Street, described ns Lot 12. Block 66. Weir*se Land Company, Official
Tnx Ho. 2322111, be fez*ned from Special Residence District to Rusiness Olstrict,
the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the follcmln9 communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request for fez*ming be granted, mas before
Council:
"April 1, 1965
, The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its regular meeting of March 2d, 1965 the Planning Commission
considered this rezoning request, It was learned through a
communication by Mr, Willis M, Anderson, attorney for the
petitioner, that the property owner is planning to expand the
existing commercial use on the adjacent site for uhich the
rezoning is requested, It was noted that the map of the proposed
zoning ordinance indicates commercial use for this property,
After studying odditional maps and information, the Planning
Commission concluded that the requested rezoning is in keeping
with previous proposals of the Planning Commission and would not
be detrimental to adjacent properties.
The Planning Commission, therefore, suggests to City Council that
the above rezoning request he granted. .
Very truly yours,
S! Henry B, Doynton/h
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman"
Mr, Rillis M. Anderson, Attorney, representin9 the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Stoller
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#16410) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1q56, in relation to Zoning,
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Conncil of the City of Roanoke
to have property located on the north side of Melrose Avenue. N, W.t between
Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street, and designated as 1819 ielrose Avenue,
N, W.. described as Lot 12, Block 66, Melrose Land Company, Official Tax No,
2322111. rezoned from Special Residence District to flnsiness District; and
~BEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from Special Residence District to Business District; and
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MBRREAS, notice required by Tltle.XV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of iooovke, 1956, relm~iug to Zoning, Lan been published, in 'The
Mommoke Morld-Nems,' a oemspoper published in the City of MommOke, for the time
required by said section; sad
MHRRRAS, the heariug as provided for lo sold notice mas held nB the 3rd
day of May, 1969, ot.?:30.p.m** before the Council of the City 9r Roanoke, a{ mhich
hearing oil parties in interest cud citizens mere given an opportunity to be heard
both for and.sgainst the proposed Fez, Ring{ and
RRRRRAS, this Council, after considering the evidence pre~ented, is of
the opinion that the hereinartnr described land should be rem, ned,
THRRRFORR, BE IT ORDAISRD by the Council of ~he City cf Mcan,he that
Title iV, Chapter 4, Section l, of ~be Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particolar and ua other, viz,:
Property located on the north side of Melrose Avenue, N, M,, be,mean
Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street, designated as 1819 Melrose Avenue, N. M.,
described as Lot 12, Block 66, Melrose Land Company, designated o~ Sheet 232 of the
Zoning Map as Official Tam Wa. 2322111, be, and is hereby, changed from Special
Residence District to Business District and the Zoning Map shall be changed ia this
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and adopted b~ the following vote:
Dillard ................... ~ ........... 6.
NAYS: None ............... O. (Mr, Pollard not voting)
MASTER PLAN: Mc. Thomas A. Rotenberry, Vice Pre sideR,, Mcan,he Junior
Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated, appeared befor~ Council and presented a report
on the Community Attitude Survey conducted by the Jaycees.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Rotenberry explained that the purpose
of the survey was to ascertain, if possible, the attitude of the public both as
to assets and liabilities of the City of Roanoke, that some of the things liked
about Roanoke, according to the survey, ~re bus transportation, drainage, cleanlines
and climate, that some of the things particularly disliked mere the lack of an
auditorium-col{seum, drainage, inadequate housing and lighting on the streets, nad
audltorium-coliseu'm, improvement of cultural activities, improvement Of drainage
and improvement of em'ployment opportunities.
Mr. Jones moved that the repo~t be ~eferred to a conmittee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S, Omens, H. Cie,us Broyles, William F. Clark, J, Robert Thom~s,
Benton O. Dillard and Janes E. Jones for its information in connection with the
preparation of u Master Capital Improvement *Program for the City of Roanoke and
that the Assistant City ~ttorney be directed to prepare ,'he proper measure caSsandRa
the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce for its splendid mark iu preparation 'of the
report. ~he motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and onanimously adopted.
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having, appropriated $900000 from the School
Bond Fund rot the coastruotlon of m four-room addition to the Foirvleu Elementary
Sohoolo Mr, Duncan C. Kennedy, Vice Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board,
appeared before the bodye advising that the lowest bid received on the project mas
$94,980, including $9.,401 for site development work not included in the original
construction estimate of $B0,0000 that'the erchitectts fee in the amount of $6,000t
equipment in the amount ~ $6,500 and contingencies in the amount of $1,000 total
$13,500 as compared uith the original eatiaate, of.$10.O00, · total' increase of
$18,480, that the School Board has approved the project end is requesting that
Council appropriate the additional $18,480 from the School Bond Fund.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the Roanoke City
School Board and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating an.
additional $18.480 from the School Bond Fund:
(a16411) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 162s1, adopted
on the lit day of February, 1965, as amended by Ordinance No. 16284, adopted on the
15th day of February. 1965. relating to Section ~170, ~Cupital,~ of the 1965
Appropriation Ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 161.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
bI Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: messrs. Garland, Jones, pollard, Pond. Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................-7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Later during the meeting, Mr. M, H, Grant expressed the appreciation of
the patrons of the Fairview Elementary School for the expeditious handling of
providing sufficient funds for the four-room addition by Council, but questioned
the excessive co~t oi the project as compared with similar projects in the county
recently.
Mr, Grant was informed that this is the beginning'of the busy season for
contractors, consequently, it is difficult to obtain a favorable bid on n small
project.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A petition signed by fire residents of Davenport Avenue
and Garden City Boulevard, S. E,, requesting that a street light be installed at
the dead end of Davenport Avenue, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted~
the request was referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from the Pet Milk Company-
Dairy Division, requesting a refund of $79,20 for 1965 city tags purchased in error
for five trucks which are stationed in Radford. was before Council.
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Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur lc the reqcest and that the matter
be referred to the Assistant City Attormey for preparation of the proper measure,
The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: A communication from Hr, Barry N, Llchtenstein,
Attorney, representing Mr. Thomas Lee Batman, 3502 Robin Road, $. l,, offering to
purchase that portion of c 29-acre tract of oRal-owned land adjacent to his property
fronting 119.28 gent pc the must side ag Robin Road, $. N** and extending to ·
depth of 200 feet, at a price to be fixed by competent appraisers, nas before .
Council.
Mr. Garland moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
NesSFSo Arthur 5. Owens, Chairman, Janes N. Eincacon, J. Robert Yhomas and Roy
Pollard, Sr., and the City Planning Commission for study, report cod recommendation
to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stolier and unanimously adopted.
· STADIUM~ The following communication from Messrs. Marvin E, Punch and
John D. Moose, requesting permission to use Victory Stadium for the purpose of
conducting weekly auto races, was before Council:
· April 28, 1965
The Honorable Mayor Benton Dillard and Cocncilmen
City Hall
Roanoke, Virginia
Pear Mayor Dillard and
Me, Marvin Punch and John Moose, would like to submit the
following proposal for your consideration regarding the use of
Victory Stadium for the purpose of conductic9 weekly auto
races:
1. RENTAL:
Rental Of stadium to be 12~ of grandstand admissions after
taxes, plus the keeping of concession profits.
a, Of the 15 to ~0 events to be scheduled during the season
me have the option of paying a ~aximum of $1,OOOo00 each
for any two events.
b, Above schedule of rent to include the cost of lights.
water, cleaning of stadium premises, use of the public
address system, and parking facilities,
2, OPERATXON:
Ail expense of guard rail, wheel fence and track corner
paving materials incurred will be paid by Marvin Punch and
John Moose.
a, Guard rail and fence to remain as our property,
b. Adequate insurance to be provided at our cost.
c. A curfew to be provided for operation hours and noise
if warranted,
Me hope that the above will meet ~ith your approval. Ne will be
happy to assist in,answering qaestions and details.
Respectively yours.
Marvin Punch
S/ John Moose
John Moosen
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lo this coon*caius
issuer uny questl6as mhich might crime, porticulorly uith reference to noise
Created by the cirs pu~ticiputlug in the rte*s, the petitioners explaining that
the problem of noise hun been curtailed by recent Improvements to the stock cars.
A comnuniection from Mr, Milliom H, Flonnagsus Director of'the'Roanoke
Memorial Hospltai, obJecting to auto racing in Victory Stadium on behalf of the
patients at the Roouoke Memorial Hospital, sas before Council, Mr, Floonagan
advising that some years a~o uhen auto racing mas permitted at Victory Stadium
it mas unbearable for the care and melfare of the patients, that they can tolerate
noises of u short duration such on emanate from football gamesnnd the fair, but
u steady and constant drone of automobiles is very nerve racking and upsetting to
their mall being,
After n lengthy discussion of the'matter, Hr, Stoller moved that Messrs.
Robert A. Garland. Chairman, Roy R, Pollard, St,, and James £, Jones be appointed
as a committee to'meet ~lth Messrs. Pinch and Moose in an attempt to ~ork out a
satisfactory contract and to report hack to Council mith its recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
S~REETS AND ALLEYS: A ~etitlon 6r Mr. John L. Walkers Jr.. Attorneys
representing Johnson-Carper Furniture Companys Incorporated. requesting that a
portion of Mississippi Avenues N. E.. be permanently vacated, discontinued and
closed, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously'adopted.
the'request man'referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution appointing vi,mars in
connection with the application:
(o16412) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders.
any three of mhom Jay acts as viewers in cSnnectiSn with the application of Johns*
Carper Furniture Company. Incorporated. to permanently vacate, discontinne and close
all that portion of Mississippi Avenue, N. E., beginning at the point where
Mississippi Avenue dead,sds at the Norfolk ~ Western Company Railway right of way
and proceeding in an'easterly direction to a point where'the e~sterly line of Lot
23s Qoeensburg Heights, Intersects the southerly side of Mississippi Avenue and
where tbe easterly line of Lot'la. Qu~ensburg Heights. intersects the northerly side
of Mississippi Avenue. being a distance of 156 feet. more or less.
(For lull text of Resolution. see ResOlntfon Book No. 28. page 161.)
Mr. Stoller moved the ado~tlon of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garlands Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ............. --;- ......... 7.
NAYS: None ................
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PAY PLAN: The Git, Me·*gar submitted · writte· report, traosmitting ·
prop*scl of the P·blic Adml·istr·tlo· Service dated July 29, 1964, to make ·
comprehe·slre review of the Pay Plan of the City of Roenoke for o sum not to
exceed SY,O00, and recommended that he be ·uthorized to enter itt* · contract math
the Public Administration Service l· eccordeace mltb its proposal,
The City Manager verbally reporting that the Public Admiaistrotioa
Service hem confirmed the written proposal by telephone, Mr. St*liar moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(s16413) AN ORDINANCE providing for the employment of Public Administra-
tion Service tn make a comprehensive review of the Cltyts classification and
compensation plans for personnel rules, and related matters, upon cart·in terms
and provisions; end providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 280 page 163.)
Mr. St*Ilar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Restrs, Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................. O,
Mr. ~toller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $?,000:
(m16414) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordeln Section ~14. NPersonnel,"
of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 164.)
Hr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mnyor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PlAYGROUNDS-SCHOOLS: Council at its
meeting on March 23. 1964, having adopted Ordinance No. 15663, authorizing the City
Manager to purchase a ?.83-acre tract of land surrounding the FAA Radio Range at
Andrews Road end Nineteenth Street Extension. N. W** designated as Official Tax
2340103. at SO'~ of its appr·lsed value of $11,745, fOF park purposes, the City
Manager submitted a written report, advising that the Federal Government has agreed
to sell the land to the City of Roanoke for $4.900 upon certain terms and conditions
and recommended that Ordinance NO. 15563 be modified accordingly.
Mr. St*Ilar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16415) AN ORDINANCE modifying Ordinance No. 15663 relating to the
City*s acquisition of · ?.~3 acre tract of land from the Federal Government
muFf*wading a former FAA Radio Range at Andrews Road and 19th Street Extension,
N, W,; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see OrdinanCe Book No, 28, page 164.)
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#r. Smaller moved the adoptiom of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
b! Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following rote~
AVES: Yeasts. Garland, Jones,'Pollo~d, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................O.
MF. Smaller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $4,900:
(n16416) AN OROINANCE to amend and reordain Section alTO, "Capital," of
the 1q65 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 2B, page 166.)
Mr. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messr$. Garlands Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None-~--'- ............. O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted tge following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
May 3, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
PARKS AND RECREATION - 1 Maintenance Laborer, Group 10
TRAFFIC AND COMMUNICATIONS - I Sign~lmaq II, Group 2, Step 2
STREET REPAIR - I Street Crem Helper - Group 9, Step 1
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Arthur Se Owens
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City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council 'concur in the Fecommendations of the City
lounger and that the matter be referred to the Assistant City Attorney for
pre,oration of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted,
TAXICABS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting u
request of floP. W. Cab Company, Incorporated, for permission to operate four
addillonal taxicabs along with the six taxicabs now in operation, and recommended
that the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the Assistant City Attorney for
~reparation of the proper measnre~ The motion ma~ seconde~ by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
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PARIS AND PLAYGROURDS~ The City #manger submitted · written report,
udrlslng that the concession staid;and dance hall in Rushington Park has detail*rate.
amd Is of no further use to the city, also, that it is quite an eyesore to the purh
and very unattractive, lad recommended that he be authorized to advertise far bfdc
far the razing of the building.
Mr, St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the mutter be referred to the Assistant City Attorney for prepara-
tion of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted,
SCHOOLS: Council at its meetla9 on March 29, 1965. having adopted
Resolution Ho. 16361, providing for the participation of the City of Roanoke in
certala programs, later to be developed, aider the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
concurring in tho appointment of a committee to ·salsa in the development aid
screening of the various programs, and providing for the administration of said
programs by the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, the City Manager
submitted a written rep*Fat recommending that the Total Action Against Poverty ia
Roan*he Valley be designated to administer the programs.
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the Assistant City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The notion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
STATE HICHMAYS: Council having referred to the City Manager for study
and report a request that a portion Of Virginia Route 116. especially Haunt
Pleasant Buulevard, $. K.. be improved, the City Rana~er submitted a mritten report,
advising that in bis opinion the Improvements outlined In the Major Arterial fligbNay
Plan would cost a minimum of $325.00g, which could hardly be Justified ·t this time
and that if Council decides to nahe any improvements on Route 116 Mithin the city
limits at this time the project should be scheduled in the 1965-66 budget considera-
tion as with existin9 commitments and already appropriated funds he cannot recommend
any improvements now.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones voicing the opinion that some
improvement could be made to Virginia Route 116 by the city at this time and Mayor Dill~
expressing the belief that there is a tremendous need for the entire project now,
Rt. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted. Mr. Jones and Mayor Dillard voting no.
AUDITS-SC~'OOLS: The City Auditor submitted · w~ltten report on an examination
of the records of the Lee Junior High School for the school year ending June 30,
1964, advising that all the records mere in order and the statement of receipts and
disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the period and the financial
condition of the fund,
On motion cf Mr. St*lieF, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report mas filed,
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REPORYS OF COMMITTEES:' NONE,
UKFINJSNRD ROSINESS:
STREE! LIGHTS: Council having deferred action on · recommendation of the
City Manager that a street light be installed at the intersection of Foirmay Drive
and York Roado S. M.. in order that members of the body might visit the area for
the purpose of deciding mhether or not the street light is needed from the stand-
point of safety~ the matter was again before'Coennllo
Mr. Pollard stated that he visited'the area. that he found the inters,erin
In question is the only corner which has no street light, that It nas very dark and
he is of the opinion the street light should be installed from the standpoint of
safety,
Rt. J~lllam H. Martin. 2301 Fairway Drive. S. M.. objected that the residents
in the Immediate vicinity of the intersection are the ones mhd will be affected by
the street light, that at the present time the neighborhood is peaceful end quiet,
but it won't be that way if the street light is installed.
Ir. J. Emmett Rlackwell, 2311 Fairway Drive, S. l., supported the
Installation of the street light for reasons of safety stated at previous meetings
of Council.
After a further discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard moved that Council
Concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and offered the follomlng
Resolution:
(=16417) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light at the intersection of Fairway Drive and York
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 28, page 166.}
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was s'econde
by Mr. Garland and'adopted by the'following vote:'
AYES: Messrso Garland, Pollard, Pond and Stoller ...................... 4.
NAYS: Mr. ~heeler and Mayor Dillard ................... a ............ 2,
(Mr. Jones not voting)
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
I~TRODUCTIOB AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE5 AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING:' Ordinance No. 16384, rezoning property located on the east side
of Brambletcn Avenue, S. R.t between Brandon Avenue and Oakwood Dri've, described as
the ~ootherly 25 feet of Lot 4A, Block 1, Oak Bill, Official Tax No. 1260104, from
Special' Residence District 'to Business District, having previously been before
Council /or its first reading, read and laid over, and the second reading of the
Ordinance having been deferred in order that the body might ascertain mhether or
not a lease between the owners Of the property and The 5oothland Corporation for
a grocery and dairy products store of the architec'tural design described at the
public hearing has been executed, the matter was again before Council.
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In this connection. Mr. John fl. Kqoaett..Jrs. Attorney representing the
ambers of the property, appeared berate Council and presented an executed copy or
the lease.
Mr. St,lief then offered the foil*ming Ordfmance for Its second reading
and final adoption:
(s16384) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. In relation to Zoning~
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Moor No. 20. page 1~.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Yr. Pond and adopted by the following vate~
AYES: Uessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St*lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS: None ..................O.
SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 16404. conveying a 35-acre tract of land on the
west side of Colonial Avenue. S. M** to the University of Virginia for use of the
Roanoke Center of the University of Virginia. having previously been before Uouncll
for its first reading, read and laid over. was again before the body. Nr. Pond
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(a16404) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the grant and conveyance
of approximately 35 acres of land on the northwest side of Colonial Avenue, S.
to the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, a body corporate, for
educationa! purposes in the development of said University'$ Roanoke Center, upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2M, page 159.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pood, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O,
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepa.re
the proper measure authorizing the payment of $25,000 to Alvord. Burdick and Dawson
Consulting Engineers, for professional services in connection with the preparation
of plans and specifications for the Tinker Creek Diversion tunnel, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager verbally reported that the $25,000
covers professional services already rendered by Alvord, Burdick and Homson.
having already been paid the firm for a preliminary report on the project, and
submitted a communication from the consulting engineers, offering to pr*ride all
engineering services necessary in connection with the construction of the project
at a total estimated cost of $33,650, but not to exceed the sam of $35.000, the
City Manager ~ecommendlng that the offer be accepted.
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Mr. St*liar moved 'that C'ouocil co'mcat in' the reco~meodatio~ of tke City
Nanoger and offered the following emergenc~ Ordinance nothorizingtbe City Manager
to eater into on agreement mith Air*rd, Rnrdick and Bowson for nil n~cessnry
engineering services ia connection with the ~onstruction of the Tinker Greek
Diversion Project:
(~16416) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution or on agreement with
Air*rd, Rurdick ~ Roms*at EngineeYs, for engineering services in connection math the
CiW*s Tinker Creek Diversion Project upon certain terms and provisions;'nnd
providing rot an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 16T.)
Hr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, hheeler and
M~yor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .......~ ..... ~ .... o.
AIRPORY: Gouncil having directed the Glty Attorney to prepare the proper
measnre extending the contract of H. Lo Yarner Company, Incorporated~ for grading
and drainage in connection with the extension of Runway and Taxiway 15-33 at Roanoke
Municipal (Nm*drum) Airport in the amount of $16,o~s.29 for extra grading work. the
Assistant City Attorney'presented sane; whereupon, NFo Garland offered the following
Reiolution:
(~16419} A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to issue a Change
Order with reference to the contract of March 30, 1964, between the City and B. L.
· urner Company. Incorporated. relating to certain improvements at Roanoke Municipal
Airport.
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 26, page
Mr, Garland moved the adsption of~the Re~olution, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. St*liar, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ......~ ........... O.
In this connection, the City Auditor advising that it will b~ necessary
to appropriate an additional $?,893.55 for the extra grading work, and the City'
Manager pointing out that the approval of the extra grading work and the appro-
priation of additional fonds will allow him to release all fonds to the contractor
and close ogt the contract, Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance
appropriating the additional $7,893.55:
(x16420) AN ORDINANCE to an~nd and reordain Section wi?O, *Capital,' of
the 1965'Appropria~ionOrdinance. and providihg for an emergency,
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page'lG~.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and ~dopted b~ the following'vote:
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,.AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Mheeler cad
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ................. O,
REFUNDS AND EEBATESeLICENSES: Council hiving directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing a refund of $$9.40 to the Dr. Pepper
Bottling Compnn? for 1965 city tags purchased in error for three trucks, the
Assistant City Attorney presented sane; mhereupon, Mr. St,lief offered the f,Il,win
Resolution:
(m16421) A RESOLUTION authorizing and dire,ting refund of $59.40. the
total an*ant heretofore paid the City for three certain 1965 truck license taxes.
to Dr. Pepper Bottling Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20, page 170.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler and
Msyor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Mcnager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, the Assistant City
Attorney presented sane; whereupon. Mr. Stol]er offered the following Resolution:
(~16422) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page ITO.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, hheeler and
M~yor Dillard ..... ~ ...................
NAYS: None ..................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
Incorporated, for the construction of a park shelter in Golden Park for the sam of
$13,749, the Assistant City Attorney presented same; whereupon. Mr. St*Ilar offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16423) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a park shelter
in the Cityts Golden Park; authorizing the execution of a contract therefor upon
certain terms and provisions; rejecting another bid made for the construction of
said shelter; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page
Mr. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stollert Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr. St*Ilar then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$5,274.50 from Picnic Shelter - Strauss Park to Picnic Shelter - Golden Park under
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Section al?O. #C~pltnl.# of the 1965 budget, in connection uith the cdst of the
contract and advertising costs In the amount nf $25,50:
(m16424J AN ORDINAHCE to amend and reordain Section mi70. 'Capital.u of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for on emergency.
' (For full'text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 28. page 172.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the roll,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................... ~ ...... ?.
NAYS:' None .................. O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:'
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council at its meeting on March 29. 1965. bavin!
adopted Resolution No. 163560 rejecting bids for the construction of a storm drain
line in the vicinity of Panorama Heights from Red Fox Drive to West Side Boulevard.
and authorizing a lesser amount of construction by city forces to handle the
immediate drainage problem in the area. a delegation of residents of the 3700 and
3600 blocks of Salem Turnpike appeared before the body and complained that nothing
has been done by the city to handle the immediate drainage problem in the area.
Among those speaking on the matter were Mrs. Cleopa M. Go.de. Mrs. T. D.
OeWeese. Mr. Sidney J. Roop. Mr. M, H. Grant and Mr. William S. Haupt. President
~f the Westwood - Milmont Farms Civic League.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager advtsed that he Js still
trying to find a satisfactory solution to the immediate drainage problem in the
area at less cost, but that so far he has found no alternate to the project for
which bids were rejected.
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the' City Manager for
Investigation as to drilling a mall to correct the situation and to report bach to
Council. The marion mas seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Mrs. Milliam A. Tingle. President of the Raleigh Court
Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. appeared before Council, pointing out that
the Budget Commission has informed the Roanoke City School Board that it must'
reduce its budget by $275,000, possibly eliminating proposed teachers' raises for
the coming yeart and presented a Resolution adopted by the Executive Board of the
PTA, supporting the entire budget as submitted bI the School Board and requesting
that o definite determination be made with regard to questions previously raised
concerning state and city laws on school funds.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. St.liar moved that the Resolution
be filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council at its meeting on April 19, 1965,
having adopted Resolution No. 16397, providing for the creation and appointment of
a committee to study possible changes in the City Charter, Mayor Dillard called for
nominations for members of the committee.
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time,
Mr, Garlaad placed iR nomination the name of Sum Labs*n,
Mr, Jones placed tn nomination the lame or Thomas Do Rmtherfoord,
Mr, Pollard placed in nomination the name of Bolmau Millis, Jr,
Mr, Pond placed in nomination the nome of ilchar~ H, fish*,
Mr, Stoller.plac~d in,nomination the name or H.n~ry.M.,Mhitesideo Jr,
· Mr, Rheeler stated that he is not prepared to make a nomination at this
Mayor Dillard placed in nomination the name of Benton O. Dillard.
It being pointed out that Resolution No. 16397 provides that the committee
shall be composed of seven qualified voters of the City of Roanoke, none of whom
shall be city officials or employees, and Mayor Dillard ruling that he has a right
to nominate himself as a member of the committee, Mr. St*lieF appealed the ruling
of the Chair.
The appeal was upheld by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5tuller and Mheeler ......
NAYS: Mayor Dillard .................................................. 1.
Mayor Dillard then placed In nomination the name of Floyd M. Hrlil.
There being no further nominations, the foil*ming persons mere appointed
as members of the committee:
FOR MESSRS, LABSON, RDTHERFOORB, MILLISo HAHN, MHIYESIDE AND BRILL: Messr
Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pondt St*liar. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ...............
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Me sar s. J. Garry Clay
and A. Byron Smith hare qualified as members of the Housing and Hygiene Board for
terms of two years each ending January 31. 1967.
Oa motion of Mr. St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
On motion of Rt. Garland, seconded by Mr. St*liar and unanimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
AYYEST: . ~
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COURCIL,' SPECIAL REETING,
Nedoerday, Nay 5, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In special aa*ting ia the Aaditoris
at th, iCi*vis He'aithCenter. Wednesday. Ray 5. 1965. at ?:30 p,m., to discuss the
portion of the proposed Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the Gracdin Court and Spring
Valley areas or the city. with Vice Mayor Vincent S. Rheeler presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy Ro Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E, Panda Hurray A, Stoller and Vice Rayor Vincent $, Rheeler ........ 6.
ABSENT: Hayor Benton O. Dillard ....................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Arthur S. Omens. City manager, and Hr. James
Kincanon, City Attorney.
ZONING: Council having continued its public hearing an*il 7:30
May 5t 1965t on the proposal of the Ronnohe City Planning Commission to adopt an
Ordinance amending in its entirety Chapter 4, of Title IV, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as presently amended, relating to Zoning, thereby amending,
supplementing, changing or modifying all Of the regulations, restrictions, bouadarie
and districts provided [or In said chapter or shown on the Zoning Plan referred to
in Section I of said chapter for the purpose Of permitting the residents Of the
Grandin Court and Spring Valley sections of the city to voice their opinions
regarding the proposed zoning of their areas, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Warner W. Sensbach. Director of City Planning. explained that an area
is zoned Duplex Residential District - RD in order for a section to lend itself to
conversion from one-family resident dwellings to *mo-racily dwellings.
Dr. Thomas G. Scott appearing before Council in opposition to the zoning
of Grandin Court to Duplex Residential District - RD voiced the opinion that it is
discrimnatory and requested that the area be zoned as single-family residential
and be permitted to remain as it is.
Mrs. John J. Collins, Jr., of 2832 Montvale Road, $. N., stated she is
opposed to the dividing line of zoning from Single Family Residential - R5-3 to
Duplex Residential District - ED being in the middle of her block in Spring Valley
and for the half of the block in which she lives being zoned as Duplex Residential
District.
Mr, L. O. Evans appearing fo opposition to the zoning of CrandJn Court as
Duplex Residential District - RD and General Residential District - RG-1 requested
that it be zoned as Single Family Residential District - RS-3.
Mr. RJlliam Lewis Rossi. stated that he could not support the proposed
zoning in Graudin Court and 5primo Valley as it is not comparable with the develop-
ment plan of Roanoke.
Everyone present desiring to speak on the matter having been 9ivan an
opportunity, Mr. Pollard moved that the special meeting be continued until Hay 19,
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1965, at T:30 p,m, la the auditorium nt the City*$ Health Center, The motion was
lecouded by Mr, Pond nod unnnimously adopted,
APPROVED
](uyor
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COUNCIL, BEGOLAR MEETING,
Monday, May 10, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting In the Council
Chamber In the ~anicipal Building, Monday, Nay lO, 1'965, et 2 p.m** 'the' regular
meeting boar, wit~ Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, James E.. Jones, Clarence E. Pond,
Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Yheeler amd Mayor Benton O, Dillard ...............
ABSENT: Councilman Roy R. Pollard. St. .................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, Arthur S. Owens. City Manager. Mr, James N,
Kin:anon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer, by the Reverend M. Carro
Brooke, Vicar, St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
April 19, 1965, and the special meeting held on Nednesday, April 21, 1965, having
been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by
Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of the Eureka Park Recreation Center, said proposals to be receive~
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p,m** Monday, May 10, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00
p,m** before Councilt Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, 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:
Bidd?r Amount
Martin Brothers Contractors,
Incorpurated - $136.900
Regional Construction Services,
Incorpurated - 139,900
Ha.ts and Breakell, Incorporated - 147,700
S, Lewis Lionberger Company - 149,000
W, M, Emerson - 152,895
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Ress~s. James E. Jones, Chairman, Benton O. Dillard, Murray A. Stoller. Pennia
Brown, Lewis A. Sydnor, St., Dr. L. E, Paxton and Mrs. Rozelle A. Scott for tabula-
tion. report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to prepare the,proper
measure In accordance with the recommendation of the committee, The,notion was
seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted,
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the installation
of medium intensity lighting for Taxiways 15-33 and 5-23 at Roanoke Municipal
(~oodrum) Airport along with other appurtenant work. said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p,m,, Monday, May 10, 1965, and to be opened at 2;00
p.w** before Council, Mayor Dillard asked If anyone had any questions about the
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&drertiseneut, end lO representative present raising any question, the Mayor
Instructed.the Clt~ Clerk to proceed with the opening of the blds~ mhereupon, the
City Clerk opened tod read the following bids;
Cross Electric Company, Incorporated - STI,STI,63
J. #. Hurphy Company, Incorporated - ?6,?83.60
The Howard P. Foley Company - 82,783,00
Mr, St,Ilar ,ared that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
~essrs. Clarence £. Fond,.ChairmaK. Roy R. Follard, Sr,, Arthur S. Owens and
Marshall L, Harris for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City
.Attorney to prepare the proper teosure in accordance with the recommendation of the
committee, The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Hr. Leroy Moran, Co~monmealthts Attorney,
appeared before Council, pointing out that the originnl 'Implied Consent Lam'
required strict compliance with the statute, that it has been amended to require
substantial compliance, that at the present time the doctors at Roanoke Hem,rial
Hospital are drawing the blood after a person is arrested and charged withdriving
under the influence, but they have made it quite clear they mill not appear in
court to testify and if they are required to do so they mill simply refuse to draw
the blood in the future, that to date he has been able to get along without actualll
snbpoenaino the doctor in court to testify that he follomed the procedure required
by the statute, however, at least two cases are up for appeal to the State Supreme
Court from the Hustings Court, and there is always the possibility that the court
might be rerersed, furthermore, if any issue is raised atall by the defendant or
his witnesses challenging the validity of any portion of the test the city mould be
required to subpoena the doctor. Mr. Moran advising that he has studied a system
whlch ~as marked almost perfectly in Charlottesville and requesting that three
registered nurses be employed to rotate and be on call at all hours to draw the bloo
at a fee of $10 for each blood sample. $5 of which would be reimbursed by the state.
In a discussion of the matter, Hr. St.lieF stated it is actually too early
to tell whether the 1964 statute of the General Assembly is truly as unworkable as
the first Implied Consent Law passed in 1962, that so far the trial courts locally
have not requ!red the presence in court of those mbo actually withdraw the blood,
that this ruling is being appealed and it may be overturned, that if It is, then
will be the proper time to institute the procedure,foil.mad in Charlottesville, and
if it is not overruled, the City of Roanoke will save the cost of setting up the
system, that it is regrettable the General Assembly has not seen fit to pass a.less
cumbersome law, that he is also sorry the medical profession has not been entirely
cooperative in this situation, that to adopt this proposal at this time because of
revenue from fines which would accrue to the city suggests an improper use of the
courts and he is not willing to put a dollar sign on the courts.
Hr. St.liar then moved that Council take the proposal of the Commonwealth~
Attorney under consideratio~ until= the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia rules
on the eases presently pending
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The motion failed for lack of n mccord,
Mr, Garland toyed that Council concur in the proposal of the Commonwealth*
Attorney and them the waiter be referred to the City Attovne! for preparation or
the proper meesero and to the City Manager tic au estimate of the cost it carrying
out the proposal. The notion wes seconded by Hr. Wheeler end adopted, Hr, Stiller
voting no.
FRANCHISES-ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: Mr, W, A, Dlckinsont Attorney, represent-
ing the Roanoke Des Company, appeared before Council, advising that under its
franchise the Roanoke Des Company pays the City of Roanoke un aggregate annual
'payment determined by the miles of distribution wains of different diameter In
service in the streets, alleys end public highways within the corporate limits of
the City of Roanoke at the end of the preceding calendar year, that the company.
for the purpose of improving its distribution system, is presently undertaking the
construction of an fi-inch gas line from a point of connection with the East
Tennessee Natural Cas Company near Clearbrook to a point at or near the property
formerly known as Stauffer Chemical Company. a portion of which proposed line will
extend over property acquired and owned by the cityfor the Rill aountain Spur tract
development outside the present corporate llmJts~ that it is the feeling of the
Roanoke Cas Company that its franchise embraces porks, streets and roads of the
even though located outside the corporate limits and that the company should be
permitted to pay for gas lines over city property outside the corporate limits on
th~ same basis as within the city, Mr. Dickinson requesting a confirmation from
Council that the franchise of the Roanoke Gas Company embraces parks, streets and
roads of the City of Roanoke even though located outside the city limits.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Attorney pointed nut that the
existing franchise of the Roanohe Cas Company, as written, does not expressly
provide for any gas lines except those within the corporate limits of the City of
Roanoke and for that raison he cannot agree mith the company that the original
franchise intended to'embrace city property outside of the corporate limits, that
only Council can constru~ the intent of the franchise.
Mr. 5toiler pointed Out that Council recently permitted the Plantation
Pipeline Company to construct a steel petroleum p~oducts pipeline over'city-owned
land outside the corporate limits in the Rill Rodntain ar~a at an annual rate of
$.25 per linear foot, that the same rate would cost the Roanoke 6as Company approxi.
mutely }841 as compared with approximately $100 underits existing franchise, and
moved that the request of the Roanoke Gas Company be respectfully declined and that
the gas company be notified Council is will,ag to grant permission'for the con-
struction of the gas line 'over city property outside the 'corporate limits tn the
Rill Mountain area at on annual rate' of $.25 per linear foot.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that the request of the Roanoke Gas Company be
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Later during the meeting., after OB executive session, Mr, Stoller ngnin
moved that the request of the Roanoke Gas Company he denied and that t~e City
Clerk be directed to Inform the company that Council will look mJth fovor upon
permitting the construction of on O-inch gas line over property acquired by the
City of iota*kc for the Mill Mountain spur tract deyelopmeot at On annual rote of
25 cents per linear foot. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond nnd unanimously
adopted.
P£TITIONS A~D CORMGNICATIO~S:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Companyo
transmitting a list of street lights mhich were installed during the month of April,
1965, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. St*lieF, seconded by Mr. Pond acd unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
PENSXONS: A communication frnm Mr. William F. Grlggs, Secretary of the
Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, transmitting a report on an
audit of the Employees* Retirement System for the year ended December 31, 1964, ns
prepared by £ennett and Kennett. Certified Public Accountants, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler. seconded by Hr. Pond nad unanimously adopted.
the communication and report were filed.
lo this connection, Mr. St*lieF pointed out that the operating expenses
of the Employees* Retirement System are absorbed in the budget of the City Auditor
for the daily operation of his office rather than being charged to the Employees*
Retirement System and moved that the City Auditor be directed to furnish Council
an estimate of the operating expenses of the Employees* Retirement System with a
flew of changing the present pollcy. The mot]on was seconded by M~. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Copy of a communication from Mr. William C. Thomas,
President of the Roanoke Parent-Teacher Association Council, supporting the proposed
program of the Roanoke City School Board for the year 1965-66o and copy of a
communication from the faculty of the Flshburn Park School, supporting the position
of the Roanoke City School Board in its budget request for teacher salaries for the
year 1965-66, were before Council.
Ou motion Of Mr. St*lief, seconded by gr. Jones and unanicously adopted,
the communications were filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
: BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
a written report, recommending that $10,00 be appropriated to Materials-Building and
Property under Section ~88, 'Maintenance of City Property," of the. 1965 budget, in
connection with repairs to the City Incinerator.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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*(o16425) AN OROINARCE to amend nnd reordnin Section t88, "Naintennnce of
City Property," of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance.' and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 176.)
Mr. StolJer meted the adoption of the OrdJnnnCeo The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Hheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Heists. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stellar, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ................. O. (Hr. Pollard absent)
RUOGET-CIT¥ AUDITOR: The City Hanager submitted a written report, recom-
mending that $100 be transferred from Printing and Office Supplies to Haintenaace of
~achinery and Equipment under Section mlO, #Anditor,~ of the 1965 budget, to corer
an increase in cost of maintenance contracts on equipment in the office of the
City Auditor.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordi.ance:
(=16426) AN ORDINAWC£ to amend mhd reordain Section OlO, "Auditor," of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordfnance, see Ordinance fleoh No. 28, page 177.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, ~toller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ~ .................. 6,
WAYS: None ............... O. (Rt. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a Written report,
recommending that $1,500 be transferred from Capital Outlay from Revenue under
*Non-Operating Expense" to Operating Supplies and Materials under Section u290,
'Distribution and Transmission,' of the 1965 Mater Department budget.
Rt. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
M~nager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16427) AW ORDIWAWCE to amend aid reordaln Section =290t #Distribution
and Transmission,N and mN.n-Operating Expense,a of the 1965 Mater Fund Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergeicy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 177.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6,
NAYS: None ................ O, (Mr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-NATER D~PARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that $5,000 was included in the 1965 Mater Department budget for painting
the Carroll Avenue Storage Tanh, but that it was disCOVered proper cleaning Of the
tank could he accomplished only by sandblasting and that the lowest bid received
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for sandblasting and painting the Carroll Avenue Storage Tank was frae Mr, I, [,
Stoltzfus Sa the amount of $10.500. the City #!niger recomwendJng that the bid of
Mr. Stoltzfus be accepted and that an additional $$.500 be appriated for the work.
Mr. $ioller Bored that Council concur in the reconneadations of the City
Manager end that the waiter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation o! the
proper ,ensure accepting the bid of Mr. I. K. Stoltzfnn in the amount of $10.500.
The notion was seconded by hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then offered the ~mllowfag ewergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional $5.500:
(m16420) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Section ~26Oe #Pnnpfng
Stations and Tanks." of the 1965 Nater Fund Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
(Foe full text of Ordlnancet see Ordinance Book No. 25, page l?S.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pond. Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the followin9 report, recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 10. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
The following personnel are needed for the efficient
operation cf the City:
Police Department - I Clerk-Stenographer retroactive to May 1, 1965 - Group 15
Airport - I Airport Serviceman - Grnup 15
Citl Auditor - I Secretary 11, Group 14
Library - Library Assistant II, Group 16
Engineering - I Clerk Stenographer, Group 15
Water Department - Superintendent of Purification and Supply, Group 5,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council having referred the question of including
$105,100 in the 1965-6S budget for the constrnction'of a new Raleigh Court Branch
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Library to the Badget Commission for its consideration, the City Manager sabmJtted
a mrittea report, ndrielng that the State Library Board has approved the applicetio:
of the City of Ronnohe for n federal great of $42,040 for the construction of the
brnnch library provided the City of Roanoke beers the balance o! the cost estimated
at $63.060,
On motion of Mr, Stellar, seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
tke matter was referred to 1965-66 budget study,
SALE OF PROPERTY-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that the City of Roanohe sell to the Virginia Department of
flighuays a strip of land at the Dollins Pamping Station nad grnet a temporary
construction easement needed for the widening of Plantation Road north of the city
limits for the sum of $75.
MF, Stellar moved that Council concuF in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The notion mas seconded by Mr, Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the estimated cost of outside improvements not included in bids
received for the construction of the Eureka Park Recreation Center is $8,495.
Mr. Jones moved that the cost estimate be referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. James £, Jones, Chairman, Denton O. Dillard, Murray A, Stellar, Pennia
Brown, Lewis A. Sydnor, SF** Dr, L, E, Paxton and MFS, Mozelle A. Scott for its
information in connection with a study of the bids, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a proposed new Housing and Hygiene Ordinance as approved by the Regional
Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency.
Mr. 5toiler moved that the draft of Ordinance he referred to the City
Attorney for review and that a public hearing on the matter be bald at
Tuesdayt July 6, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mro Pond and unanimously adopted,
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follow-
lng report On changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department for the month of April, 1965:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 10. 1965
To, the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following changes were made by the police and fire
departments during the month of April. 1965:
*Police
*The following were sworn in as police officers during April,
1965:
John E, Castleman
1714 Kenwood Bird., 5. E.
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424 Riverlond Woad,
Stephen J, Handy
72~ Third Street, S.
*Officer Clinton £, Gornond resigned effective April 15, 1965,
*Mrs. Jane B, Tyrrell. Clerk-stenographer. resigned effective
April 30.
afire
*During the month of April 1965 the following personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
Resignation - Fireman David H, Logan
SOn this date there are two vacancies in this department.*
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Qwens
City Manager"
On notion of Mr. Sa,lief. seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation an application of the Roanoke
Hospital Association to vacate, discontinue and close certain portions of Dell,view
Avenue. Lake Street and Hamilton Terrace. S. £** adjacent to nod/or in front of the
Roanoke Memorial Hospital. as shown on a plat prepared by. Co Ho Malcolm and Son
dated February 24, 1965, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that certain portions of Bell,view Avenue and Lake Street.
S. Eo. as shown on a plat prepared by £ubank. Caldwell and Associates dated May.
1965. he ~acated. discontinued and closed:
'May 6, lq65
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
During the regular meeting of May 5. 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered the request by Roanoke MemorJil Hospital
for the closing of certain portions of Bell,view Avenue and Lake
Street. $. E.. which hod been referred to this body by City
Council. It was learned that the proposed addition to the
hospital will necessitate the closiog of these sections of tm,
public streets and the relocation of Hell,view Avenue.
After hea~iog evidence presented by representatives of the
hospital. Ih,ir engineers and architects, and the city engineering
department, the Planning Commission concluded that the proposed
development and relocation scheme as shown on a map No. 6507.
prepared by Eubank ~ Caldwell and Associates under date. of May
1965. is feasible and could be accomplished without undue hardship
to the general public. This development scheme appears practical.
provided that Helleview Avenue can be relocated and Hamilton
Terrace will be afforded access to Hell,view Avenue designed on
the basis of adequate engine.rim9 standards.
The City Planning Commission. therefore, recommends to City
Council that those portions of Lake Street and Hell,view Avenue.
S. E.. be closed which are shown on a nap prepared by Embank &
Caldwell. under date of May 1965. Comm. No. 6507/A. which is made
part of this recommendation. It is further recommended that
Roanoke Memorial Hospital make every effort to provide additional
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off-street parking facilities'at a ratio of,one parking space
for every additional hospital bed. It is further recommended
that the improvements on Hamilton Terrace be designed in such
u may so us to permit the possibility of future connections
with the extension of Wiley Drive when it ts accomplished,
Information received in connection with the development
proposals for Memorial Hospital, including signatures of
residents opposing the closing of Hamilton Terrace, is
included with this com3unicatlon.
Very truly yours,
5/ Warner K, Sensbach
Henry B. Hoynton
Chairman"
Mr. Smaller moved that a public hearing be held et 2 p.m,, Jane 14/ 1965,
on the application of the Roanoke Hospital Association to vacate, discontinue end
close certain portions of Selleview Avenue, Lake Street and Hamilton Terrace.
5, E., adjacent to and/or 'in front of the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. as shown on
the plat prepared by C. B, Malcolm and Son dated February 24, 1965, The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation a request of MFs, Elizabeth C. Shoal
that permission be granted for use of her property located on the west side of
Stephenson Avenue, S. M., opposite the dead end of Twenty-sixth Street, described
as Lot 1, Shoal Map, Official Tax No. 1160133, as a means of ingress and egress to
and from the parking lot of the Mlck-o£-Mack Stores and the S ~ H Green Stamp 5tore
fronting on Franhlin Road during the hours in ~hich said stores ere open to their
customers, the City Planning Commission submitted the following report:
"May 6', 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During the regular meeting of May 5, 1965 the Planning Commission
considered'the request of Mrs. Elizabeth C. Sboaf to permit the
use Of her property contrary to the uses specified in the zoning
ordinance Of the City Of Roe*oRe.
The COmmission learned that it was proposed to use the subject
property as a means of ingress and egress to and from the parking
lot of the Mick-or-Mack stores and the S ~ H Green Stamp store
fronting on Franklin Road. 'In the ensuing discussion the Planning
Commission concluded that this matter cannot be dealt with by the
Planning Commission, since it relates to proposed land use con-
trary to existing zoning. The'City Board of Zoning Appeals is the
municipal body which can rightfully be concerned with this matter
according to the duties outlined by the City Code.
It is,'therefore, recommended that the petitioners be informed to
direct their request to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Information received in connection with this case is attached to
this communication.
Very truly yours,
S/ Namer K. Sensbach
Henry H. Boynton
Chairman*
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In this connection, Mr. Martin P. Durks appeared before Council and asked
that the reqoeat be denied.
Council being of the opinion that the mutter should be left up to the
petitioner tad the Doard of Zoning Appeals, My. St*liar moved that the report or
the City Plssuing Commission be filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Fond and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITY ATTORNEY: Council having elected Mr. James N. Kincanon as City
Attorney tn fill the unexpired term Of Mr. Randolph G. bblttle fOFa term beginning
May S, 19650 and ending September 30, 1966, and having referred the question of the
salary of the new City Attorney to a committee composed of Mayor Benton O. Dillard,
Chairman, MF. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mr. Murray A. St*lief for study, report nad
recommendation, the committee submitted a written report, recommending that the
salaFy cf the City Attorney be fixed at $12,ooo per annum.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16429) AN ORDINANCE fixing the salary of the City Attorney; and
pr,riding for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see OrdinanCe Book ~Oo 28** page 178.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adopt.ion of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pond, bt*Il.r, bheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
SYADIUM: The committee appointed to study the request of Messrs, Marvin
Panch and John D. Moose for permission to conduct weekly automobile races at
Victory Stadium submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 6, 1965
?o the Cuuocil of the City of Roanoke
The City Council, at its meeting held on May 3, 1965,
referred to the undersigned committee the request of Messrs.
Marvin Punch and John Moose for permission to conduct weekly
automobile races at Victory Stadiu~odirecting the committee,
together with the City Manager and City Attorney, to meet with
Messrs. Panch and Moose for the purposes of a general discussion
of their proposalt the committee, thereafter* to make recom-
mendations tO the City Council,
Following said Council meeting and In order to meet the
convenience of the applicants, the undersigned committee, with
the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Auditor preseot~ met
with Messrs~ Punch and Moose and engaged in a detailed discussion
of the proposal to conduct n series of weekly automobile races
at Victory Stadium. to be conducted pursuant to permit issued by
the City Manager through the Director of Parks and Recreation
with the proper approval of the City Council.
At the conclusion of an extended but completely agreeable
discussion of the matter mith Messrs. Punch and Moose, your
committee advised those gentlemen that said committee would
recommend to the City Council at its next regular meeting that,
should Council authorize the use of Victory Stadium for automobile
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racing (meaning by the term, stock car racing, modified stock
car raclBge and ReM stock car rocleg), aid approve the issuance
of a permit tbernfor, said committee uoald recommend that same
be permitted aa the basis of the terms and conditions set out,
it general, aa Addendum A, attacked hereto,
Your committee calla attention to the proviso made in
that portion of Section 50 Chapter 4, Title VIII of the Code
of the City of Roanoke mhich, in general, prohibits *stock car
rsciug~ uithla Maker Field and suggests that on amendment of
that provision should he made by tie Council la the event that
It is determined to authorize the use of Victory Stadium for
the above=mentioned purposes,
Respectfully,
S! Jame? Et Jones
$/ Roy Rt Pollard, SFt
S/ Robert' ~, Garland
James £0 Jones
Roy R. Pollard, St.
Robert A. Garland,
Mr, Garland then read the following terms and conditions referred to in
the report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
Ray 6, 1965
A~DENDUM A
1. The City to receive 12 percent of the gross of all income
from racing, payable to the City weekly.
2. The schedule to start on Friday, June 4 and run once a week
for 11 nights through August 13 and if arrangements are
made with the Fair Association, then an additional night,
August 20, will be permitted on the same terms and percent-
age.
3, The permittees to prepare the grounds adaptable for their ,
use, subject to the approval of the City Manager.
The permittees to provide adequate police protection nithin
the grounds.
5. The permittees to pay the City for electricity and lighting.
Permittees to provide the City with liability insurance for
a minimum of t$100,O00 and $300,000*, and furnish the City
with a cash or corporate bond of $3,000 to protect damages
to property and payment of charges becoming due under the
permit,
7. The nightly program to start not earlier than ? p.m. and the
last race to start not later than 9:30 p.m., with the
grounds empty and lights out by iO pom.
fl, The method for the sale of tickets and the proper accounting
for funds and payment Of charges to the City to be as
prescribed and approved by the City Auditor.
approval of the City Manager.
15, All applicable atate laws of Virginia and City ordinances
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16, Permit to b~ revocable by City Couecil or City Manager et
soy tiue and wlthon~ prior notice for any defo~lt or
foliate of compliance mltb terms of permit~ end to be
rev*cable by City Council rot any good cause oppeoriog to
the Council on two (2) weeks' nqtice by mail to permittees,
or either of them,u
Speakiog In opposition to permitting~automoblle races et Victory Stadium
on the grounds or obJeotionable~noise mere ~rs, P. D. Fisher, Hrs. R, M, Stickley,
Jr., Mrs, Leigh P, Huff, Mr, Milldam fl, Flannogan, Director of the Roanoke Memorial
Hcspitol, Mr, Chorles R, Osterhoudt, Attorney, representing residents of the
surrounding area, Hr, J, S, Scott and Mr, Do L, Lynch.
Hr. Robert A, Lewis appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by' 7?4 individuals and businesses, supporting automobile races at Victory
Stadium,
Mr. John A. Cothren pointed out that stock cars have been improved so
that they do not make as much noise as formerly.
Communicated*ns from Dr. A. H, Hollingsworth, Jr,. Pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, and Dr. Malker H, Healy, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, objecting to auto racing at Victory Stadium because of its proximity to
the Roan*he Memorial Hospital, were before Council.
Mr. Pond stated that he may not be attuned to the *Jet age* and he knows
the city needs the revenue which would be derived from auto races at Victory
Stadium, but he does mot see how he can go along with the recommendation Of the
committee, that there is a daily average of 550 beds occupied at the Roanoke Hem*rim
Hospital and the Rehabilitation Center and that a poll Of the patients, nurses and
doctors at the two hospitals indicated they are opposed to the auto races.
Mr. Wheeler agreed with Mr. Pond that the noise from the auto races would
disturb the patients at the nearby hospitals.
Mr. Stellar stated that he' would be mil'ling to give the auto races a fair
trial.
Mr. Jones pointed out that the terms and conditions for the auto races
very strict and that if ~he promoters formally accept them he is willing to give
the auto races a fair trial.
Mr. Garland pointed out that there mould only be eleven nights of Facing
and if the noise should prove to be too objectionable the Faces can be cancelled on
two weekst notice.
Mayor ~illard pointed out that it will require a favorable VOte of at
least five members of Council to amend the City Code by an emergency Ordinance and
stated that he is ~tllin~ to give the auto races a fair trial if there is a sufficl*
number of votes for an emergency measure.
Mr. Garland then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure amending the City Code to allow stock car racing at Victory 5tedium
under the terms and conditions outlined by the committee, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. St*liar and lost by the following Vote:
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, AVES: Hessrs, Garland, Jones end Stoller ............................... 3,
NAYS:' #essrs, Pond, Eheeler*and Mayor Dillard .......................... 3,
(Mr, Pollard absent) '
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
COHSIDF~ATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance Ho. 16407. vacating, discontinuing and
closing on alley between Livingston Road and Eoodlawn Avenue, S. M.~ extending
frow Gean Street to Guilford Avenue; also. on alley extending from Livingston Road
to the above alley, having previously been before Council'for its first reading.
read'and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16407) AN ORDINANCE'permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
all those two certain alleys lying in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more
particularly described as follows:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 172.)
' Er. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mbeeler and adopted by the following vote: *
AYES: Eessrso Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Payor
Dillard ..............................6.
NAVS: None .................Oo (Er. Pollard absent)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 1640~, rezoning property located on the west side
of Thirteenth Street, S. R., between Chapman Avenue and Campbell Avenue, described
as part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 16, Nest End and River View, Official Tax No.
1220211, from Special Residence District to Business District, having prevlouslF
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before 'the
body, Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16408) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title AV, Chapter 4. Section
1. Of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 174.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoptio~ of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mensrso Garland, Jones, Pond, Staller, #heeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16409, rezoning property located on the south side
of Essex Avenue, No M., between Salem Turnpike and Twenty-second Street, described
as Lot 4, Block 1, Melrose L~nd Company, Official Tax NO. 2322809, from General
Residence District to Light*Industrial District, having'previously been before
Conncil for its firnt rending, read and laid over; was again before the body. Mr.
Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
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(r16409) AN ORDINAHCE to noond ~nd reenact Titlq XV. Chapter 4. Section
l. of Tho Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. in relation t? Zoning.:
(For fall tent or Ordinance. see 0rdlnnace Book Ho. 28. page 174.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion uas seconded
by ~r. Mb*cleF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlnnd. Jones. Pond. 5toiler. Mheeler end Mayor
Dillard ............. '~ ......... ? ...... 6,
NAYS: None ................. O, {~r, Pollard absent)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16410. ~ezonlng property located on the nortk aide
of Heir*se Arenneo H. U** between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street.
described as Lot 12. Block 66, Melrose Land Company. Official Tax No. 2322111.
from Special ResidenCe District to flusiness District. having previously been before
Council for its first reading, read end laid over. was again before the body. Hr.
St,lief offering the roi?wing for its second reading and final adoption:
(=16410) AN ORDINAHCE to an*nd and reenact Title XVt Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956..in relation to Zoning.
(¥OF full tent of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book Ho. 28. page
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Rr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr. Pollard absent)
REFUNDS AND REBATES: Council having directed the C~ty Attorney to prepar~
the proper measure, ~uthorizing a refund of $~9.20 to the Pet Milk Company for
Rro St*lief offered the foil*ming Resolution:
(=16430) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing refund of $?9.20, t~e
total amount heretofore paid the City for five certain 1965 truck license taxes,
to Pet Milk Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28~ page 179o)
by Rt. ~heeler and adopted by the ~ollowing rote:
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he p~esented ~ane;
whereupon. Mr. St*lieF offered the ~ollowing Resolution:
(~16431) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Ranuger'to employ certain
(For full text of Resolution, see Res*lotion Rook No. 28. page 179.)
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Mr. St*liar moved the adoption or the Resolution. Tho B.*Ion mis secoade~
by Mr. Pond nnd adopted by the following vote~
Dillard .............................. 6,
· , NAYS: Nose ................. O. (Mr. Poll,rd absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepore the proper measure directing the City Unnnger to advertise for public bids
for the raring nnd removal of the old concession stand in the dance hall in
Washington Park, he presented same; whereupon, Hr. St*liar offered the following
Resolution:
(u16432) A RESOLUTION authorizing the razing of certain old buildings
in Mashing*on Park.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 26, page lC0.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde(
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, St*lieF, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure designating Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley as the agency
authorized to administer programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 rather
than the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, Incorporated, he presented
sene; whereupon, Mr. St*liar offered the following Resolution:
(~16433) A RESOLUTION approving and designating Total Action Against
Poverty in Roanoke Valley as the agency authorized to administer programs under the
Economic,Opportunity Act of 1964; and amending Resolution No. 16361 heretofore
pdopted on the 29th day of March, 1965, providing for the administration of said
programs by the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, Incorporated.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No..28, page 180.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec*nde(
by Mr. Pood and adopted by the f,Il*ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. ~-6.
NAYS: None .................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMpLAINTS-NUISANCES: A group of citizens appeared before Council, with
Mrs. N. E. Melters acting as spokesman, and presented a petition signed by 29
residents of the 2500 block of Mllliamson Road, the 100 block of C,ur*ney Avenue
and the 100 block of Avendale Avenue, N. E.. complaining against the noise emanattn~
from the Rebel Cycle Center, 2419 Willlamson Road. N. E., beginning at 6 p.m..each
day and continuing all throogh the night as well as the excessive speed of the
motorcycles on C,ur*ney Avenue during the night.
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Mr. Mheeler moved that the complaint be referred to the City. Manager for
lnvestlgotJon with the Superintendent of Police amd to report back to Council. at
its meeting on May 24, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr, J. Thomas Engleby, III, Attorney,
representing Nancy T. Mackall, lsawan, et el,, and Mr. Ben M. Richardson, Attorney,
representing Joel Krisch, et al,, appeared before Council and presented n petition,
Mr. Engleby advising that his clients have sold their property at 101-103 Campbell
Avenue, S. M., to the clients of Mr. Richardson, that a survey of the property
revealed several encroachwents by the building thereon on Caopbell Aveeoee First
Street and the alley between Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, that because of this
fact the title to the property is uninsurable and, therefore, not marketable without
the permission of the Council to permit suck encroachments, Messrs. Engleby and
Richardson requesting that permission be granted for the existing encroachments
until the present building is destroyed or removed.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter, be referred to the City Manager and the
City Attorney for study, report and recommendation to Council, the Attorneys for
the petitioners to prepare the proper measure authorizing the encroachments if the
City Manager and the City Attorney so recommend, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pond and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-BUDGET: Mayor Dillard took exception to an editorial
appearin9 in The Roanoke Rorld-News on April 27, 1965, stating that the Mayor would
not agree to the creation of a Youth Blvtsion in the Police Department unless it
headed by Captain Murray O. Cochran, and an editorial appearing in The Roanoke
Korld-~ews on Ray 7, 1965, stating that he was prodded by other members of Council
into reappointing two of the four citizen members Of the Budget Commission, Mayor
Dillard stating that he does not question the editor's right to express an opinion,
bat that.the two statements ore untrue.
Other members of Council agreed with Mayor Dillard that the original lnten
of the body was to stagger the terms of the citizen members Of the Budget Commission
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Clerk reported that Mr, James N. Kincanon has
qualified as City Attorney to fill the unexpired term of Mr, Randolph G. Whittle
beginning May 5, lg65,and ending September 30, 1965.
Do motion of Mr. #heeler, seconded by Mr. 5toller and unanimously adoptedt
the report was filed.
On motion of Mr, Wheeler, seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned,
APP.ROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, May 17. 1965.
, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Rullding. Monday, May 17, 1965. at 2 p.m** the' regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PgESENT~ Councilmen Robert A. 6arland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E, Fond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. hheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................7.
ABSENT: None ................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager. Mr. James N.
Mlncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened uith a prayer by the Reverend B. L.
Moziago, Chaplain at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday~ April
26, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council; on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON POBLIC MATTERS: 'NONE,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
5TR£ETS AND ALLEYS: A,petition signed by twenty-three residents of the
3600 block of Oaklawn Avenge, N. M., requesting that the dead end of Oaklawn Avenue
not be opened to provide a service entrance to Friendship Manor, was before Council
In this connection, Mr. Howard E. Mouser appeared before Council, com-
plaining that if Oaklawn Avenue is extended the value of residential properties on
· the street will be depreciated, therewill be an increase in trafficon the. street
and a traffic hazard will be created for the children who live in the area,
Mummer charging that a service entrance to Friendship Manor could be provided from
Hershberger Road, but that the owners of the property do not want to spoil the
entrance to the Home.
Mr. Zo L. Newcomb pointed out that Oaklawn Avenue was a dead end street
when the residents of the 3600 block built their homes and that it is their sincere
hope it will remain that way.
The Reverend A. J. Rouser stated that he does not wish to interfere with
the operation of Friendship Manor ia any way, but that he is concerned about the
safety of the children living on Oaklawn Avenue.
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After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that the question be
referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carland and unanimously adopted.
HUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the faculty of Hreckinridgb Junior
High School. supporting the position of the Roanoke City School Hoard in its budget
request for teachers* salaries for the year 1965-66, and a petition signed by 56
members of the faculty Of William Fleming High School, suggesting that Couocil leave
the disposition of school funds to the School Hoard, were before Council.
On motion of ir, Cruller, secouded by Mr, Pollard and nuooimounl7 odoptede
the commnninntion sod peal*icg were filed,
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that $53,209 be trnnsferred from Tax*boobs under Section z2000, 'Schools-
Iustruetion,* to, ~ecticn silO00, ~Improve~ents and Betterments,' iud that $22,9o5
be trunsferred from Textboohs under Section z2000, *Schools-lnstructio~t' to
Nuintenunoe of Instructional nnd 6ffice Equipment under Section zyO00,
Huintenunee of Pinna and Equipment0' of the 196S budget, in order to purchase
lndustriul education equipment approved under the Vocational Edtcution Act of 1963,
was before Council,
In answer to a question ~y Mro Pollard us to why there is such u surplus
in the Textbook account, Hr, A. F. Fisher, Clerh of the Roanoke City School Board,
explained that when the School Board made up its budget for 1965 it did not realize
Oonncil would change the budget period from a calendar year basis to u fiscal year
basis~ that the bulk of the funds for textbooks is needed In the fall rather than
at the beginning of the year, that the School Board could have requested a:suppl~-
mentary appropriation, but decided to utilize the unused funds in the Textbook
account, Hr, Fisher pointing out that the industrial education equipment will have
to be purchased prior to July 1, !965. in order to receive a reimbursement of 75~
of the purchase cost from the Federal Government.
After a further discussion of the matter. Hr. Garland moved that Council
concur in the request of the Roanoke City Schoo! Board,and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#16434) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n2000. ~Schools-
Instruction,~ Section ~7000, #Schools-Maintenance of Plant and Equipment,~ and
Section mi2000, #Improvements and Betterments." of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinanc
and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 181.)
Br. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The no,ion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Bheeler and
#ayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
REPORTS OF OFFIGEBS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Man~ger submitted a written report, recommending
that n street light be installed at the dead end of Davenport Avenue, S, E.; that a
street light be installed on Walnut Arena,e, S. N., between Franklin Road and Third
Street; and that four street lights be removed and eight street lights relocated in
connection with the construction of Interstate S6l from Orange Avenue south to #ells
Avenue, N. E.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of, the City
Manager and offered the followin~ Resolution authorizing the installation of street
lights on Davenport Avenue, S. E.t and Walnut Avenuet So
(u16435) A RRSOLUTION authorizing the installation of street lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke.
(For full te~t of Resolution, see Resolution Boor No. 28. page 182.)
Mre St,liar moved the adoption of the iesblutiou. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,lief. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
HAYS: Nose .......-.-: ......... O,
Hr. Garland then offered the fhllomlng Resolution authorizing the removal
or relocation of certain street lights lu connection with the construction of
Interstate 501 iron Orange Avenue south to Nails Avenue~ N. E.:
(~16436) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of three 2500 lumen over-
head incandescent street lights and one 21.000 lumen mercury vapor street light
and the removal and reinstallation of eight 21.000 lumen mercury vapor ~tre~t lights
in connection mlth the construction of Interstate Route 581 from Orange Avenue to
Malls Avenue. N.
(FaF full text of Resolution. see R~solution Book No. 2S. page 182.)
Mr. Garland moved'the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote: '
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: Hose ................. ~0.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature;
*Roanoke. Virginia
May 17. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient operation
of the City. There are no new employees.
Welfare Department - Caseworker. Group IO
City Home - Orderly. Group 20
Street Repair - 6 Street Crew Helpers, Group 9, Step 1
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager#
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendations of th? City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT-PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a communication from Mr. Sam P. Ne*ms. Superintendent
of the Slue Ridge ParRway. advising that in order to he assured of a dependable
potable water supply for the Yellow Mountain Campground located on the Hill Mountain
Spur or the Blue Ridge Furkmuy it will be necessary to install u pump, controls
and miring and plumbing in the Chapel Forest pumping station at un estimated cost
of $atOOOe that the United States Department, of the interior, National Path Service
is willing to bear this ~xpense, us well us the surcharge rev increased pumping
costse but that since the campground is located on city property mhJch is being
leased to the Federal Government, the National Path Service does not feel it should
be required to pay the SO~ surcharge for consumers outside the city limits, the
City Manager recommending that the request~be granted.
After a discussion of the matter, Bra Jones protesting that it mould not
he fair to other consumers outside the city limits to mahe this exception with
regard to the 50~ surcharge, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the proper measure approving the request of the National Parh Service foe
further consideration of Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Garland and
adopted, Hr° Jones voting no.
STORM DRAl~S: Council having referred to the City Ranager for study amd
report a complaint of Mr. Oscar J. Johns, 3819 Salem Turnpike, ~. W.e of a drainage
situation at the rear of his property, and having also referred a complaint of
residents of the 3700 and 3800 blocks of Salem Turnpike, ~. #., with regard to
drainage conditions in that area, to the City Hanager for investigation as to
drilling a well to correct the situation, he submitted a written report, advising
that apparently as a result of increased development in the area storm water runoff
Is now more Intense and troublesomeo homager, no new area is being drained into the
natural water course which meanders through the back yards of properties along the
north side of Salem Turnpike from a point at Red Fox Drive westerly to Peters
Creek, that Red Fox Drive is quite steep and during a heavy storm the runoff builds
up sufficient momentum by the time it reaches Salem Turnpike to cover the street,
thereby flooding adjacent property, that water which is intercepted by the one
catch basin on the south side of Salem Turnpike connected to an old line under the
street installed many years ago by the Virginia Department of H~ghuays spews forth
a reasonably large quantity of water, again floodin9 adjacent private property, but
this is an old situation, not something created by the city in recent times, that
the matter of mater covering the street could be controlled by installing a
relatively small amount of storm drainage in Red Fox Drive and intercepting the
runoff before it gets a staYt at an estimated cost of $6.500 of which Hr. Haury L.
Strauss, developer of the adjacent Foxwood Subdivision, has offered to pay approxi-
mately $1,000, that Council might aish to consider purchasing the property of Mrs.
Cleopa M, Goode, described as Lot 2-D, Block B, Panorama Heights, Official Tax No,
2740312, and install a velocity check thereon so that the water could be diffused
before reaching adjacent private properties, but that there is no total solution
for the drainage problem other than to install the complete system for which bids
mere recently received and rejected at an estimated cost of $31,000 and that he
does not recommend the expenditure of $31,000 for a complete system,
Appearing in opposition to the proposed alternate or $6,500 mere Mrs.
Gleopa M, Goode, Mr. William S, flaupt, President or the Mestuood - Milmont Farms
Civic League, Mrs, C. P. Bowling, Mrs, P. Do OeMeese, Mr, #, A, Haynes, Mrs. M. A,
Haynes, Hrs, ¥iolo A, Nafr and Mrs. Oscar J, Johns, the residents or Salem Turnpike
contending that the proposed alternate will not. help the drainoge problem on their
properties.
After i further discussion of the matter, Mr, Stoller moved that the
question or appropriating $§t500 to install a portion or the storm drain or
$31,000 to install the complete system be referred to 1965-66 budget study. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
· report or the Department of Public Welfare rot the month or March, 1965. and listing
other monthly departmental reports on file in his office,
On motion of Mr. Mheelert seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
the report was riled.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report on an
examination of the records of the Janes BreckinrJdge Junior High School for the
year ending June 30, 1964. advising that,all the records were in order and the
statement of receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the
period and the financial condition of the fund.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the Cit~
of Roanoke for the month of April, 1965.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having appropriated $5,500 in connection with
the awarding of a contract to I. M. Stoltzfas for sandblasting and painting the
Carroll Avenue Storage Tank in the amount of $100500s and having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure aCcepting the proposal of Mr. Stoltzfos, the
City Attorney submitted a written report, advising that while proposals were sought
and obtained from several contractors deemed qualified to perform the rather
specialized work needed to be accomplished no public advertisement for bids such
as is provided for in Sections 40 and 43 of the City Charter was carried in local
newspapers prior to obtaining said proposals and that he is of the opinion invitatio~
for bids for the work should be publicly advertised prior to the nmard of a contract
therefor.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the City
Attorney and that the City Manager be directed to proceed to advertise for bids
on the project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
EASEMENTS-SPECIAL PERMITS-ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: Council having declined th,
reqoest of the Roanoke Cas Company for a confirmation that its'existing franchise
embraces parks, s~reeto and rends of the City of Roue,he even though located outside
the city limits amd having Informed the Roanoke Gas Company that th~ body would look
w~th faVOr upon perw~tt}ng, the. cowpany to ~os~trec~ aa 8-1ach gas l/em. over property
acquired by the City of Roam,he ~or the Mill Mountain Spur tract development, at an
annual rate of $.25 per linear foot, the City Attorney submitted · written report,
advising that be has been informed by the attorney for the petitioner that upon a
restudy of the location of t~e u~dergroend gas pipeline outside the corporate limits
of the city · route has been chosen which will make it unnecessary for any portion
of said pipeline to be laid in city-owned property situate outside the corporet~
limits, therefore, the ROan,he Cas Company wishes to withdraw its request.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report of the City Attorney be filed and that
the request,of the Roanoke Gas Company be withdrawn. The motion was seconded by Mr.
St*liar and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The Director of City Planning submitted a written report, for
and on behalf of the City Planning Commission, transmitting · revised study of the
economic base of the Roan*he Valley, pointing oot that the.report is part Of the
planning program of the City of Roanoke and serves as a basis for studies dealing
mlth the long-range goals of the community, that it is hoped the report way feasibly
portray the economic revival of Roanoke since 1960 and provide valuable information
to all who are interested in that gromth.
Mr. St*liar moved that the report be r~ceived and fJle~. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanJmoosly adopted.
PLANNING: The Director of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission
submitted a written report, transmitting a report on Roanoke Valley Open Space,
advising that this study constitotea another element of the regional comprehensive
plan which it is hoped will be adopted by each of the five participating governing
bodies.
Mr. St,liar moved that the report be received amd filed. The motion was
sec,,dad by Mr. Pollard and uo~eim~usly adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SC800LS: Zhe committee appointed to inspect and determine the location of
a ~5-acre tract of land located on the west side of Col*mini Avenue, S. R., proposed
to be used for the Roanoke Center of the University of Virginia, submitted the
following report:
'TO: Members of Roanoke City Council
SUBJECT: Conveyance of 35 Acres to University of Virginia
On April 19 you appointed a committee composed of Co E. Pond,
R. A. St*liar and J. E. Jones to inspect and determine the location
of a 35-acre tract of land located on the west side of Colonial
Avenue, S. W., proposed to be used for the Roanoke Center of the
University of Virginia. This is to advise yom that your committee,
along with Milliam Clark, city engineer, and James Taylor, city
surveyor, did inspect this tract of laud and found its boundaries
clearly marked as shown on ~he attached plot. It is the com-
mittee's anderstaudiflg that the land which has been duly surveyed
and staked is acceptable to the representatives of the University
of Virginia.
The cowmittee feels it should call to Couucilts attention
that in addition to ~rving oil rights to the existing mater
lines and reservoire as well as reserving for the City sufficient
land for the widening of Colonial Avenue, that if In the event
it bec*wes necessary ns a result of construction or grading to
relocate existing water lines and nay other utility lines on
· the tract, the cost involved as n result or any relocutlna be
psid for by the University of Virginia,
S/ Clarence Et Pond
C. E, Pond
· S! #array A. St*lief
R, A. St*lief
S/ James £. Jones
J. E, Jones, Chairman
May 12, 1965'
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the report of the committee and
offered the following Resolution:
(~16437) A R£SOLUTION relating to the Clty*s conveyance,of a 35=acre
tract of land on the west side of Colonial Avenue, S. M,, to the Rector and Visit*
of the University of Virginia,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 184.)
Mr° Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was Seconded
by Rt. St*lieF and adopted by the foil*wing v~te:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. St*lieF, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYS: None ..................
AIRPORT: T~e committee appointed to tabulate bids received for the
installation of medium intensity lightl~9 for Taxiways 15-33 and 5-23 at Roanoke
Mnniclpal (Wu*drum) Airport submitted the following report:
"May 13, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids sere received and opened before City Council at its meeting
on Monday, May 10, 1965 for the construction of Taxiway Lighting
and other appurtenant work at Roanoke Municipal Airport and being
more ascertained as part of Project 9-44-012=15o
As attached please find a Tabulation Of Bids which shows three
(3) bids were received. The low bid was submitted by Cross
Electric Company, lac. in the amount of $71,5TI.63.
It is recommended by this committee that City Council award this
contract to Cross Electric Company, ImCo for the amount of
$71,571.63, which will be deducted from money set up in the 1965
Budget under the heading of Capital Improvement Program, Project
Title Acquisition of Land and Taxiway Lighting - Project ~ 15.
S/ Clarence Et Pond S~ Roy R, Pollard, Srt -
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman Roy R. Pollard,
$/ Marshall L, Harris 5/ Arthur S, Owens
Marshall L. Harris Arthur S. Owens"
~r. Pond mo~ed that ~ouncil concur in therecommendatJon of the committee
end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16458) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of taxi.ay lighting
and other appurtenant work at Roanoke Municipal Airport, subject to approval of the
Federal Aviation AgeocT{ accepting · certol· prop*sol made tO the Git7 by Cross
Electric Company, locorpornted, rot the performonce or said work tad rejecting nil
other bids made therefor; n·d providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordioonce Bunk No. 28, page 185o)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Ir. Pollard and adopted ~y the foil*wing vote~
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief. Nheeler and
Uayor Olllsrd .......................... 7,
NAYS: Nose .....~ ........... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The committee appointed to study the
request of owners of a building at 101-103 Campbell Avenue, S. M., for permissio·
to encroach on Campbell Avenue. First Street and the alley between Campbell Avenue
and Salem Ave·ue. submitted the following report:
"Ray 13, 1965
To the Mayor and Members Of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentle·em:
At the meeting of the Council held on May 10, 1965. the
request of Mr. A. O. Erlsch, and others, to maintain exam*in9
encroachments of a building on the northwest corner of Campbell
Ave·ne and First Street, S. #., was referred to the undersigned
for certain lnvestlgatio~ and report to the Council,
The street and alley encroachments indicated on the map
exhibited to the Council and now on file In the Office of the
City Clerk appear relatively minor and are of long-standing,
the cost to the *mn.rs for adjusting the same to conform to
existing street and property lines would, admftedly° be sub-
stantial. We understand, however, that prospective purchasers
of the property plan immediately, should permit be granted to
continue the existing encroachments, to renovate and enlarge
the existing building and to remove the present outside brick
veneer and facing, replacing it with new and more modern and
attractive materials. This, me believe, would not only add to
the value of the present building from the standpoint of its
owners but would also, we think, be of general benefit to that
section of the down-town City.
Accordingly, the undersigned recommend to the Council that
qualified permission be given to continue the existing encroach-
ments shown on the above=mentioned map and, also, to approve the
renovation of the exterior walls of the building so long as the
extent of existing encroachments onto public property Is not
increased by so doing.
Respectfully,
S/ Arthur S. Omens
Arthur So Owens
City Manager
S/ J. N. Mincanon
James N. £incanon
City Attorney#
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the com-
imittee nad that the fuji*wing Ordinance be placed upon its,first reading:
(z16439) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and permitting the encroachment of a
certain building,existing on property known as Lot 39, Block 7, Section'l, Official
Survey Sheet S. M. #1 (Official Tax No. IO~102g) in, upon and over certoin streets
and un alley within the City of Roanoke and the maintenance of such encroachments
upon certain conditions.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
that the City authorize the maintenance and continuance of certain encroachments of
an existing building in, upon and over Campbell Avenue, S. W., a distance of O.25
f~otl in, ~pon and over First Street, S, W,, u distance of 0,15 foot, and in the
alley between Campbell Avenue, S, M., und'Sal~m Avenue, S, W,, a distance of 0,44
foo~, as such'encroachMents sow exist and are shown on a Map wade by C, H. Malcolm
& Son, dated April 30, 1965, for Hen R. Richardson, Attorney for A, O. Erisch, Joel
~rlsch, et al,, u copF of which Map wes fll~d with the aforesaid application and is
on file in the ofri~e of the*City ~lerk; and
WHEREAS° the prospective purchasers of the above-described property,
viz** Joel Rrisch, et al,, being parties to said application, desire'and intend to
remove the outer brick veneer and facing on said building and to replace same with
new brick and facing and they have requested thatthe Council state that such
iMproveMents would not constitute n destruction or removal of said building within
the meaning and contemplation of Section 15,1-377 of the '1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended; and
WHEREA~, the matter was referred by the Council to the City 'Homager and
the City Attorney for InveStigation 'and recommendation, and the Cit~ Rnnager 'and
City Attorney have recommended that th~ removal of the outer layer o~ brick veneer
and facing and the replacement thereof w~th new brick and facing are considered
desirable and generally beneficial and should be permitted So long as such improve-
men~s do not 'constitute encroachments beyond those presently existing and have
recommended that the Council authorize the continuance and maintenance of such
encroachments until said building is destroyed or removed,
THEREFORE, BE IT OR~AI~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
~resent *un.rs and their successors in title of property described as 101 and 103
Campbell Avenue, $. H., in ~ald City. otherwise known as Lot 39. Block 7, Section 1,
Official Survey Sheet So N. al. and being Official Tax No. lOl102g, be. and they are
hereby, authorized to continue to encroach and to maintain encroachments of the
existing build'lng on said property in. upon and over Campbe'll Avenue, S. M., a dtstan
of 0025 foot; in, upon and over First Street. S0 W.. a distance ~f 0.15 foot; and in
the alley between Campbell Avenue. S. M.. and Salem Avenue. S. M.. a distance of 0.44
fO*%, as such encroachments now exist and are shown on a map made by C. B. Malcolm ~
Son ~ated April 30. 1965. for Ben M. Richardson. Attorney for A. O. Krisch. Joel
irisch, et al** a copy of which was filed math the aforesaid application and is on
file in the office bf the City Clerk. to the extent that such e~cro~chments now exist
and' as same appear on said map. unt~l the building on sai~ property is d~stroyed ~r
removed; said owners and their successors in title to be. and are hereby, authorized
to iiprove the existing building by removing th~ outer layer of brick veneer and
facing and replacing same with new brick and faoin~ so long as such removal of old
b~ick and replacement with new brick and facing does not constitute encroachments
beyond the points as'same now'exist~ and pro'id,d. ~urther. that such'improvements
be done and aocomplished in full accordancewlth the building and other requirements
provided in the general Ordinances o~'the C~ty.
DE IT FORTEER ORDAINED that an attested COpy of this Ordinance. together
with a copy of the aforementioned nape ~e. at the request of any aforescJd'appiican!
transmitted to the Cl~rk of the Bastings Court of the City of Roanoke. Ylrgialo. to
be spread at the cost of such applicant upon the deed books In said office.
The notion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted ~y the following vote~
AYES~ Messrs. Garland. Jones. Follard. Pond. Broiler. Nh,clef and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYB~ None ................. Oo
U~FINISBED B~SINESS: NONE. ''
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OROINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS~
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the sale of property located on the south side of
Gilmer Avenue. N. N.. between Twelfth Street and Fourteenth Street. described as
Lot 11. Block 2..Word Addition. Official Tax No. 2211709. to Hr. George Henry
Go,de for $350. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Bt,Ilar moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(n1644D) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the sale nad conveyance
of the major portion of certain property known and described os Lot 11. Block 2.
Nord Addition. Official No. 2211709. upon certain terns and conditions.
NHEREAS. offer has been made to purchase from the City the undeveloped
lot hereinafter mentioned and a committee appointed by the Council to study and make
recommendation on the proposal has recommended that the City has no public use for
lot other than as hereinafter provided and. accordingly, that the same should be
'aothorlzed 'to be sol'd and Conveyed upon the terms hereinafter mentioned.
THE~EFO'RE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Councll nf the City of Roanoke that the
proper City Officials be. and they ore hereby authorized and directed, for and on
behalf o~ the C~ity. after the preparation by the City Engineer of o plat of the
property herein described on which provision shall be made for the reservation and
use by the City of the southwestern corner of said lot for public alley purposest
to sell and convey to George Henry Go,de and Mildred K. Go,de. husband and wife.
or the SUrVIVOr. the remainder of that certain lot situate on the south side of
GIImeF Avenue. N. N.. between 12th Street and 14th Street. N. W** described as Lot
11. Block 2. Word Addition. Official No. 221170~. for · consideration of $350.00.
cash. to be paid said City upon delivery of a good end sufficient deed of conveyanc.
nad, by the Clay containing special warranty of title and upon a form of deed drawn
and approved by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. ~ollard. Pond. Sa,lieF. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........
None
MASTER PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure commeudlag Roanoke Jailor Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated for its
Community Attitude Survey, he presented same; mhereupon, Rr,,Stoller offered tie
following Resolution:
(u16441) A RESOLUTION relating to a Community Attitude Survey made by
the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 28, page 186.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Me, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: RessFs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?,
NAYS: None ..................O,
, RUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mro Stoller offered the following Resolution:
~ (~16442) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page lOT.)
Hr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Vheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeSSFS. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......... ~ ..... ~ ......... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
SALE OF PROPERZY-NATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing-for the sale of a strip of land
and the granting Of a temporary construction easement at the Hollins Pumping Statios
to the Virginia Department of Highways for the sum of $?5, in connection with the
widening Of Plantation Road, he presented same; whereupon, Mr, Stoller moved that
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16443) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale ondconveynnce to the
Commonwealth of Virginia of a strip or parcel of land 61065 feet long and~14 feet
wide situate in Roanoke County on the west side of Plantation Road and of a
temporary construction easement over an adjoining 9 feet of land, upon certain
terms and conditions,
NHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Highways, in its
widening and improvement of Plantation Road, in Roanoke County, needs to acquire
from the City of Roanoke the strip or parcel of land hereinafterde$cribed and a
temporary construction easement over certain adjoining land and the City Manager
has recommended that the Council authorize the City*s, sale and conveyance thereof
to said Commonwealth on the terms and conditions hereinafter provided,
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Rosnohe that the
Mayor etd the City Clqrk be and they ere hereby authorized and directed, for and
On behalf of the City, to qxecutee seal, attest, and ack~owledgeo as the case way
be, the Clty°s deed conveying to the Cowwonwealth of Virginia that certain strip or
parcel of land 61.65 feet long and 14 feet wide situate on the west side of
Plantation Rosdt in Roanoke County, Virginia, Undo also, m tewporary construction
easement over n~d adjoining 61.65 by 9afoot,strip of land, said first described
parcel being shown colored in red and the second being shown colored in green on a
copy of sheet No. 10 of the plans rot State Highway Route 6Ol, FroJect 0601-00D-119
C-501t on file in the office of the City Clerk, said conveyance to be wade upon
consideration of the saw of $?S. OD, cash, to be paid by the Cowwonwealth of Virgini~
to the City of RoanoRe upon delivery of the deed of conveyance, approved as to
forw by the City Attorney, the Comwonwealth of Virginia to agree, further, to
reimburse said City for all of. Its costs incurred in adjusting said Clty*s water
lines on its pumping station property, necessitated or deemed desirable to be wade
by the City by reason of the aforesaid conveyance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Borland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DUDGE~ :The Budget Commission subwittea its recommended budget for the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, lq65, and ending June 30.
lq66.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the proposed budget be received. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that Council hold its first budget study session
at 7:30 p.m., May 20, 1965, The motion sas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having set a public hearing
for 2 p,w,, June 14, 1965, on the application of the Roanoke Hospital Association
to vacate, discontinue and close certain portions of Bell*view Avenue, Lake Street
and Hamilton Terrace, S. E., adjacent to and/or in front of the Roanoke Memorial
Hospital, in connection with the proposed expansion of Roanoke Memorial Hospital,
Mr. Jones moved that the question of possible damages to the Crystal Spring water
supply as a result of the proposed addition to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital and
the relocation of the above streets be referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Roy R. Pollard. ir., Chairman, Clarence E, Pond, Vincent S, Nheeler, Arthur So Owen*
and Joseph A, Brogan for study, report and recommendation prior to the public hearia
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
On motlo~ of Hr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard end unsnlaously odopted,
th:' meet'Jug uns ~dJournedo
APPROVED
ATTEST:
JCJty Cler~
Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Wednesday, May 19, 1965,
The Council of the City of Ronnoke met in special meeting in the Audit*tin
ut the City*s Health Center, Wednesday, May 19, 1965, at 7:30 p,m** for the purpose
of continuing the public bearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance to review the
Ordinunce in general permitting the Roan*be Bmr Association, und Shenandoah Life
Insuronce Company representatives an opportunity to be heard,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert Ae Garland, Boy R, Pollard, Sro, Clarence E,
Pond, Murray A. Stoller and Mayor Benton O. Dillard .............................. 5o
ABSENT: Councilmen James E, Jones end Vincent S. Rheeler ..............20
OFFICES5 PRESENT: Mr. James N. iincanon. City Attorney.
ZONING: Council having continued its public hearing until ?:30
May 19, 1965, on the proposal of the Roanoke City Planning Commission to adopt an
Ordinance amending in its entirety Chapter 4, of Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as presently amended, relating to Zoning, thereby amending.
supplementing, changing or modifying all of the regulations, restrictions, boundarie
and districts provided for in said chapter or shown on the Zoning Plan referred to
in Section I of said chapter for the purpose of reviewing the Ordinance in general
permitting the Roanoke Sar Association, and Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
representatives an opportunity to be heard, the matter was before the body.
Mr, ~illiam b. Hubard, Attorney, representing Shenandoah Life Insurance
Company, appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed zoning of the
Companyes property as Single Family Residential District - RS-3 requesting that
it be zoned as Office and Institutional District - C-I.
After a discussion of the question, Mr, St*liar moved that the matter be
taken under consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
The City Attorney advising that the preamble of the proposed Ordinance
does not base Its authority for enactment on provisions of the City Charter as well
as the State Law, Mr. St*liar moved that the matter of amending the preamble of the
proposed zoning Ordinance to provide that its enactment be in accordance with the
authority provided in the City Charter and State Law be referred to the City Att*rna
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Pond, seconded by Mr. Pollard, the hearing was continued
until June 16, 1965, at 7:30 p.m., in the Auditorium of the City's Health Center.
A P P R 0 V E D
/City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MK£TING,
Monday, May 24, 1965,
The Council of the City of ROanoke met' la regu~nr'meetia~ in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, May 24, 1965, ut 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, J~nes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E, Pond, Murray A, Stoller, Vincent'S, Nheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
AOSENT: None .................O.
BVFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Mnnage~. Mr. James N.
Elncnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The'meeting was opened mltb a prayer by Major James Blpps,
Salvation Arm~,
WIMBLES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
May 3, 1965, and the special meeting held on Wednesday, May 5. 196§, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr, Pollard
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZEN5 UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TRAFFIC ENGIN£ERING ~ND COMRUNXCATIONb: Pursuant to,notice of advertise-
ment for bids on furnishing 16,000 feet of communication cable,,said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday. May 24, 1965. and to be
opened at 2 p.m** before Council, Mayor ~illard asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bl~s; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Unit Price
Noland Company, Incorporated - $535 m ft.
Graybar Electric Company. Incorporated - 537 m itu
G~neral Electric Supply Company - 6?? m ft.
Mr. 5toller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy Ro Pollard, Sro, Chairman, Bueford B. Thompson and Alfred Beckley, Jr**
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City A~torney to prepare
the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAyGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A delegation o~ members of the
Southeast Civic League appeared before Council, with Mr. Lawrence R. Snell,
President, acting as spokesman, and complained of fly ash from the City Incinerator,
Mr. Noell stating that residents in the southeast section were not bothered by fly
ash until alterations and additions to the City Incinerator were started a few years
ago. that the fly ash corers their homes, their cars and their laundry, that
residents with respiratory ailments are adversely affected, that the condition is
in violation of the air pollution control lams of the city and that their complaints
to Individual members of Council and city officials hove not been ansmered.
Among those speaking in opposition to the fly ash mere Mrs. T. E. POison,
Mr. Re Ge Perdne, MFe J. E. Dudley, Mr. A. V. Hnmleyo Mr. C. F. Kornes nnd Mr.
W. Grunt Mils*ri.
In this connection, the City Munnger submitted a communication from
Embank, Caldmell and Associates, Architects and Euglneers, outlining the status of
plans for moth in ~he storage bin, re-electrification of the hoist and placing the
sc*lc at the City ~nclnerntor, and advising that at present i~ would appear that
by the first of June or certainly by the middle of June all of these objects should
Mr. Pond read the foliom~ng prepared statement:
'l bare been on Cl~y Council for T months, a~d during that
time we have discussed inadequacies of the incinerator several
times. Me employed Greeley and flansm, Consulting Engineers,
Chicago, to inspect our incinerator and suggest modifications
to improve its operation. They submitted a report in February
1965 suggesting certain changes. These were referred to Eubank,
Caldwell and Associates to draw up specifications, after which
the plans mould be, submitted for bids.
A $60,OOOapproprlation to cover this work was authorized
at our Council meeting March 8, 1965.
So far, the specifications have been completed but there
will be some time before these modifications are accomplished.
The changes recommended by Greeley amd Hansen consisted
essentially of installing furnace damper controls, recording
pyrometers, enlarging the charging boppers, obtaining certain
repair parts for the hoist, changing the contact system for
the crane,,and modifying the cross-section,of the garbage pit.
At the best, these modifications would not eliminate the
fly ash discharge from the stack, but should reduce it somewhat
and would make the operation more efficient,
I have personally inspected the East Gate landfill and
we hare very little capacity left for ram garbage dumping.
Besides, the cost to the City of a landfill operation is about
twice that of disposing of garbage by means of an incinerator.
the completion of the proposed modifications, and then if the
emission of fly ash from the stack is not reduced to an
acceptable amount at that time, ~e must move quickly to install
Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that Council should proceed with the instal,
lation of a sprinkler system to end the fly ash problem once and for all, but Mr,
Wheeler, Chairman of the Incinerator Committee, replied'that'this would cost
approximately $100,000 and could not be guaranteed.
The matter having been discussed at length. Mr. Pond moved that a Special
Incinerator Committee composed of Messrs. Clarence E. Pond. Chairman, J. H. Hahn,
appointed to supplement the work of the existing Incinerator Committee and to
.accelerate the completion of the modifications to the City Incinerator at 'an early
HUDGET-flURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Mr. Arthur Taubman appeared before
Council, advi.stng that 2,593 days of care were rendered to certified charity pat'ient~
at the Burrell Memorial Hospital during the last fiscal year from October 1, 1963,
through September 30, 1964, that the hospital mas paid at' the rate or $20,90. but
that the annual audit revealed the cost for' said period to be $23,27 per diem and
requested n supplemental payment of the difference of $6,145,41 nad that the per
diem rhte in the contract be established nt $23,2? tar billing for the current
fiscal fear, Mr, Tnubmsn also requesting that appropriations for hospitalization
be amended' to provide rot an adjustment at the end of each fiscal year based on
the annual audit figure and that the City Auditor be authorized to make' supplemental
payment for the difference upon receipt of proper certification by the hospital.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request for the'supplemental
payment and the establishing of the per diem rate at $23,27, but that action on the
request for providing for an adjustment at the end of each fiscal year be deferred.
and moved that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Nbeeler nnd unanimously adopted,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A cosmnnicatlon from Mr, Earl A. Fitzpatrick. Attorney, repre-
senting Roanote Nehi Dottling Corphrotion. requesting that property located on the
south side of Melrose Avenue. N. #,, betueen Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth
Street. described as Lot 5 and part of Lots ~-8, Inclusive0 Tract B, Markely Map,
Official Tax Nos~ 2660414, 2660413, 2660412 and 2660411. be rezoned from Business
District to Light Industrial District. was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the request was referred to th~ City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
INVITATIONS: A communication from Hr. Henry N. Maier, President of the
National League of Cities, inviting the officials of the City of Roanoke to attend
the Congress of Cities to be held in Detroit, Michigan, July 24-28. 1965, mas
before Council.
It being the opinion of Council that as many of its members as cam will
attend the conference, Mr. Stoller moved that the commuulcation be fil~do The
motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.,
RUDGET-SCROOLS: A communication from the faculty of Monroe Junior High
School, requesting that Council restore funds removed from the 1965-66 school bodge~
by the Roanoke City School Board at the request of the Budget Commlnsion or do no
less than approve the hedger os presented to Connctl hy the Budget Commission, was
before the body.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication mas filed.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication from the Roanoke Chapter of the
Virginia Association for Mental Health, Incorporated, asking that Council 1oo~ with
favor upon the request of the Health Department for funds to employ a Nursing
Supervisor and u Health Educator in its lg~5-65 budget, mas before the body.
On motion of Mr, iheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter mas referred to budget studyo
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUD6ET-CITY ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that ST?s be transferred from Fees for Professional and Special Service
to Office Furniture end Equipment -Nem under Section #4, UClty Attorney** of the
1965 budget, to provide for the purchase of dictaphone equipnent necessary for the
use of that office.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the, following emergency Ordinance:
(~16444) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =4, "Attorney,u of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, nod providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 190,)
Hr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The uotiou was seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: gessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, St*Il*r, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET: The City Manager submitted the following report, requesting that
department heads be given an opportunity to present their views concerning their
needs in consideration of the proposed budget for 1965-66 and advising that he
cannot agree to recommend a salary raise for one group unless other city employees
are assured like treatment:
#Roanoke, ¥trginln
May 24, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
You have received the Budget Commissionts Report for the
recommendations covering the period from Jone It 1965, to June
30, 1966. ! have signed the report, but there are certain items
on which I disagree and believe should be brought t6 your
attention. The department heads had many requests in the budget
in the judgment of these competent men were needed, in order to
operate the City efficiently during the fiscal y~nr. Several
did not have an opportunity to present their views coocerniog
the needs, while others who had items deleted from tho budget
have asked me to make an appeal to you that they be given an
opportunity to Justify their request. I believe that yea
should listen to any department head, who In his discretion
budget.
The recommended appropriations for the schools are con-
curred in by me and I am of the opinion the school board should
be given latitude in operating its affairs, There is included
in the budget, salary raises for school personnel, whereas the
rematning employees Of the City Government were recommended for
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur 5. Owens
City Manager*
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager,
The motion mas seconded by Mr, MEeeler and unanimously adopted,
EASEMENTS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City ~annger submitted a written
rep*rat advising that Wells Furniture Compnny, Incorporated, bus offered to grant
certain easements.to the city for the sum of $500, in connection with the instal°
litton of t chlorination unit ut the Sewage Treatment Plant, nnd recommended that
the offer be accepted,
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16445) AN ORDINANCE providing for the Cityt$ acquisition of certain
easements from Nulls Furniture Company, Ina,, relating to the use and operation of
the Sewage Treatment Plant; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29, pagelgl,)
Mr, St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by,Mr. Wheeler and adopted by .the following vote:
AYES: ~Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
request of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, that Kirk Avenue. S. W.. between Jeff.rna
Street and First Stceet, be closed.from 8 a.m. to $ p.m., Saturday, June 12, 1965.
in connection with the Oatdoor Art Exhibit, and recommended that the request be
qrauted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
NUISANCES: Council having referred the complaint of ,residents in the
vicinity of the Rebel Cycle Center, 2419 Milllamson Road, N. £., with regard to
noise caused by motorcycles and racing of ,the motorcycles on Courtney Avenue all
through the night, to the City Manager for investigation with the Superintendent of
Police, the CltyManager submitted a written report, advising that the noise has
been curbed somewhat and that he has been assured by the operators of the business
that every effort will he made to curtail the no'Is. In the future.
Appearing in opposition to the noise caused by the motorcycles were Mr.
R. E. $cruggs. Mrs. L. C. Farlss a~d Mrs. N. Z. Nailers, Mrs. Walters conceding that
the situation has improved a little bit in the p~st two Weeks because those involved
huew they were being watched, but predicting that the situation will he as bad as
ever if the Police Department relaxes its vigilance, and charging that there are
overnight parties at the establishment ~n Friday n~ghts at which free liquor
served and mhich are attended By people who are trash.
Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstetn, Attorney, representing the Rebel Cycle Center,
stated that he would like to know the names and addresses of the people Mrs. Walters
has called trash, that the operators of the Rebel Cycle Center have put mufflers
On the motorcycles in an effort to reduce the noise and that th~mill continue
their efforts,
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the
report of the City Haaager he filed and that he be directed to continue surveillance
cf the Rebel Cycle Center. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
DCDGET-PARRS AND PLAYGROCNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that an appropriation of $225 mill be required to complete docks
forthe boats at the Roanoke Transportation Museum and that an appropriation of
$1,500 will be required to complete the.placing of a missile in the Museum, mhich
is now on route.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur In the request of the City Manager
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16446) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section alii, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,# of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28° page 192.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
· AYES: ,Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and
Hayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. Oo
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Planning Commission submitted the following
report in connection with the offer of Mr. Thomas Lee Hutson to purchase that
portion of a 2q-acre tract of city-owned land fronting llq.20 feet on the west side
of Robyn Road. S, W., and extending to a depth of 200 feet:
'May 20, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this request during its
regular meeting of May 19, 1965. It was learned that Mr, flutson
is contemplating the use of the land, which he is trying to
acquire from the City, to construct a residential building.
After due consideration of this request, the Planning Commission
concluded that it Would not. be advisable to dispose of any park
property. The subject portion may be needed as means of access
to the existing park land, as it can be assumed that this public
open space area will be developed in the future as an active
recreation area. In the absence of a development plan for this
poblic area, no land should be sold for private development.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the subject
property not be sold or otherwise dispose of.
Very truly yours~
$/ Harmer Ko Sensbach
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman*
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report of the City Planning Commission be
referred to'a committee composed of #essrs. Arthur S. Owens, Cboirmsne James
Klncanon, J; Robert Thomas and Roy R, Pollard,'Sre, for its information in con-
*action with its ttudY of the offer of Mr. Hdtsou, The motion mas seconded by MFo
Pollard nad unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Comncil having referred to the City Planning
mission for study,'report and recommendation the ~equest of Johnson-Carper Furnltur,
Company, Incorporated, that a portion of Mississippi Avenue, N, E., be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report,
recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. St*lieF moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m** Tuesday, July 60 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF Ct. AIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORHINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16439, granting
permission to the omners of 'a building at 101-103 Campbell Avenue, So ~., to
encroach on Campbell Avenue, First Street and the alley between Campbell Avenue
and Sale~ Avenue. having previously been befSre Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, was again before the bodyt Mr. St*Ilar offering the foil.win9
for its second reading and final adoption:
(n16439)' AN ORHINANCE authorizing and ~ermtttin~ the encroachment of a
certain building existing on property ha*wa as Lot 39, Block 7, Section 1, Official
Survey Sheet S. W. ~1 (Official Tax No. 1011029) in, upon and over certain streets
and an alley within the City of Roanoke and the maintenance of such encroachments
upon certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 187.)
Mr. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion' was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, ~ones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......... ~ ..............T.
HAYS: None ................. O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 16440, providing for the sale of propert~
located on the south side of Oilmer Avenue. N. M., between Twelfth Street and
Fourteenth Street, described as Lot 11, DlocR 2, Word Addition, Official Tax No.
2211709, to George Henry Go*de and Mildred R. Go*de, for a consideration Of $350,
having previously been before Council'for its first reading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. St*liar offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(n16440) AR ORDINANCE cotkorlulog *nd directing the sole *sd convey*nee
of the moJor portion of certain property ko*mn *nd described ns Lot 110 BI.ok
Nord Addition. Official No. 2211709, upon certoln terms *ad conditions.
(For full text of Ordlnucce, see Ordinance Book Ho. 28, pure 189.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Rheeler nad adopted by the followiog vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Poll*rd, Pond, St*lief, ~heeler *cd
Mulct Dillard ...................... 70
NAYS: None .................. O.
SALE OP PROPERTY-RATER DEPARTRERT: Ordinance No~ 16443. authorizing the
sale of a strip of land and the granting of u temporary construction easement at
the Hollins Pumping Station to the Virginia Department of Nighwoys for the suw of
$?5, in connection with the uidening of Plantation Road, having previously been
before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. St*lief offering the following for its second reading and flnnl adoption:
(e16443) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance to the Common-
wealth of Virginia of a strip or parcel of land 61.65 feet long and 14 feet wide
situate in Roanoke County on the west side of Plantation Road and of · temporary
construction easement over an adjoining g feet of land, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 26. page
Hr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. [heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
TRAFFIC-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the employment of registered nurses to
administer blood tests under the #Implied Consent Law.~ he presented same.
Nr, St*liar moved that adoption of the measure be held In abeyance until
the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia rules on cases presently pending.
The motion failed for lack of u second.
Mr. Garland then offered the following Resolution:
(n16447) A RESOLUTION authorizing the temporary employment cf certain
registered nurses or other qualified pars*ustc administer tests provided for in
Chapter 240 of the 1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26. page 192,)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Nheeler and Rayor
Dillard .............................
NAYS: Mr. St*lief ...........1.
In this coanechi0n. Council having requested the City Manager for an
estlwste or the cost of carrying out the new system° be subuitted the following
report:
*Rosa,he. Virginia
May 24. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Attorney bas prepared a resolution authorizing the
temporary employment of certain registered nurses or other
qualified persons to sdulnister tests provided rot in Chapter
240 of the 1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia.
! suggest the following amendment to Section ~60. Police
Department. of the 1965 budget, which would enable us to operate
this function until June 30. 1965:
$250 to Fees rot Professional and Special Services
$700 to Insurance
$100 to Operating Supplies and Materials
Sufficient funds will be provided In the 1965-66 fiscal
year for the continued operation of this department. There is
no additional cost of preparing the room in the Municipal
Annex. other than incidentals for cleaning, renovation and
building a partition.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S, Omens
u
City Manager~
The City Auditor pointing out that the funds should be appropriated to
the Health Department budget ~ather than the Police Department budget, Mr. Garland
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16448) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and ~eordain Section a40, "Health
Department,' of the 196§ Appropriation Ordinnnc~, and providing,for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20,'page lg3.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote, Mr. Stoller protesting that the
amount appropriated is insufficient:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6,
NAYS: Mr. Stoller .......... 1.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
monicipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
~e~cupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Hesol~tion:
(~1644g) A RESOLUTION authorizing th'e City* Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page lg3.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
¸ 24
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jo*es, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler add
Mayor Dillard ................ ~ ....... ?.
NATS~ None ................. O,
lATER DEPARTMENT-PAgES AND FLAYGiOUNDS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prep*re ~he .proPer measure authorizing the installation of u pump,
controls end wiring and plumbing in the Chapel Forest Fompfeg Station ot on estimate
cost of $3,0000 said cost to be borne by the United States Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, in order to assure a dependable potable mater
supply for the Yellow Mountain Campground located on the Mill Mountain Spur of the
Blue Ridge Parkmayo end waiving the 50~ surcharge for consumers on*side the city
limits, he presente~ same; whereupon, Mr. Broiler offered the following Resolution:
#A RESOLUTION approving the Cityts s~pplyJng of water to the
Blue Midge ParkuayOs Yellow Mountain Campground area and
authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the
installation of additional pumping equipment at the Chapel
Forest Pumping Station.
MHEREAS, authorized representatives of the Blue Ridge Parkway,
National Park Service, have requested that the City provide
the means of supplying potable mater for ns* in the Blue ,
Ridge Parkwoy*s Yellow Mountain Campground area, lo~ated near
Chapel Forest off of the Mill Mountain Spur of the Bl~e Midge
Parkmey, and have offered to reimburse the City the cost of
installing additional pumping facilities at the Chapel Forest
Pumping Station necessary for the supply of water to said
campground area, and the City Manager has recommended the
approval of said request on the terms and conditions herein-
after provided.
THEREFORE, BE XT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke
that the City, through its Mater Department, do enter into
con,FaCt with the United States or its appropriate department
or agency for the supply of potable water from the City*s
public water distribution system to.the Blue Ridge Parkway*s
Yollow Mountain Campground, adjoining Chapel Forest, said water
to be supplied through a meter to be installed on or near
Fordha~ Road, in the City, and at the rates prescribed in
Section 5, Chapter 1, Title XII of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, lUSh, service to be commenced at the convenience of
· the aforqsatd applicant and after formulation of an application
or contract for such service in accordance with the Rules of
said Clty*s Mater Department and the provisions of this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that*he City Manager do forthwith cause
plans and specifications to be drawn and prepared for the
installation of an additional new 80-gallon per minute electric
water pump and related electrical, plumbing, and control equip-
meat to be installed in the Chapel Forest Mater Pumping Station;
to publicly advertise for bids returnable before the Council for
fornishing and Installing said new equipment; and to make such
further reports and recommendations on the matter to the Council
as he may deem appropriate.'
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pollard and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs.' Garlaud, Pollard and Stoller
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ...........' ....... 4.
Mr. Stoller then moved that the matter be referred back to the City Attorne
for preparation of the proper measure aothorlzing the installation of a pimp,
controls end wlrlhg and plumbing in the Chape~ Forest Pumping Station at un estimated
cost of $3,000, said cost to be borne by the United States Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, bat requiring payment of the 50~I surcharge. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ROTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS~
TRAFFIC-SCROOLSg Mrs Mheeler informed Council ~hat n child from the
Hnleigh Court Elementary School was strnch nnd injured by an automobile mhile
crossing the intersection of Hrandon Avenue and Grnndln Road, S, R,, today at noon,
ltd moved that the matter of installing c pedestrian traffic signal ct the inter-
section to be operated during certain hours for the protection of students attending
Patrick Henry High School and Raleigh Court Elementary School be referred to the
City Manager for study end report as to the estimated cost. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Stoller end unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: All of the members of Council, except Hr.
Nh*el*r, having submitted nominations for the Charter Study Commission previously
authorized by the body, Mr, #heeler placed in nomincotion the name Of E, Griffith
Dodson. Jr.
Mr. E, Griffith Dodson, Jr., was elected as a member of the Charter Study
Commission by the i,ll,ming vote:
FOR RR. DODSON: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,Il,r, Rheeler
and Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
Mr. Garland moved that Mr. Thomas D. Rutherfoord be named as Temporary
Chairman of the Charter Study Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Garland then offered the foil*ming Resolution naming the members of
the Charter Study Commission:
(x16450) A RESOLUTXON appointing the members of the 1965 Charter Study
Commission heretofore provided for by Resolution No. 16397.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 194.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St*liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ................ O,
In this connection, Mr. St*liar moved that the report of a committee
composed of Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Roy
Rheeler, recommending certain changes in the City Charter, as presented to Council
on December 9, 1963, be referred to .the 1965 Charter Study Commission for its
information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted, Mayor Dillard
voting no.
COUNCIL: It was brought to the attention of Council that its next regular
meeting falls on May 31, 1965, a legal holiday under the provisions of the City
Code.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council hold its next regular session at 2 p.m.,
June 1, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Hr, Pollnrdo seconded by Mr, Gsrlcnd and uncnSmouslF edoptedo
ATTEST:
APPROVED
the meeting mis cdJoureed.
COUNCIL, REGULAR
Tuesday, Jane 1. 1965,
The Council or the City or Roonoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Ckamber in the Municipal Building, Teesday, June 1. 1965, ut 2 p,m,, the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PBESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence
Pond, Vincent $. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard .......................... $,
ABSENT: Councilmen Janes E. Jones and Hurray A, St*liar ..............2,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens. City Hanager, Hr. James N.
Bincanon. City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Bight Reverend
Mo Ho Marsion, Bishop of the Diocese of Sou,bm*stern Virginia.
MINUTES: Copy Of the minutes Of the regular meeting held on Monday, May
10, 1965, having been furnished each member of Councils on motion of Mr. Pollard,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
mith and thb minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITION5 AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-BRIDGES: Council at its meeting on March B. 1965, having adopted
Ordinance No. 16317, transferring $20,000 appropriated for a low-water bridge at
Buzzard Rock Ford to the Incinerator account, a communication from Hr. Lawrence
Noell, President of the Southeast Civic League, raising the question as to when
the League can expect work to begin on the lom-mater bridge, mas before the.body.
In this connection, Mr. No. Il appeared before Council and requested that
funds for the project be included in the 1965-66 budget. ,
On motion Of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to budget study.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. A~ F. Fisher,
Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board,,advistng that the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
sent and Housing Authority has offered to sell property located at the corner of
Fourth Street and Gllmer Avenue, N. E., adjacent to the Gllmer Elementary School, to
the Roanoke City School Board for $4,200, but that present plans for the Gilmer
Elementary School call for its abandonment when a new junior high school is built
in the northwest section and Booker T. Mashing,on Junior High School becomes an
,elementary school; therefore, the School Board has no need for the property and is
forwarding the offer to Council for its information and consideration, was before
the body.
Mr. Garland moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S, Owens, Chairman, James N, Kincanon, J. Robert Thomas and Roy
Pollard, Sr., and to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
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STREETS.AND ALLEYS: A petition o! Hr. Evans Ho Jesse,, Attorney,
representing John,J, Russell, Bishop o! the Rouen Catholic Diocese of Richmond,
requesting that Harrison Avenue, N. i,, be vacated, discontinued and closed ia i
westerly direction frou North Jefferson Street to Gainsboro Rood, was before Council
On u~tJon or Mr.. Hhee~er, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously od,pt,d,
the request was referred to the City Planning Comalssion for study, report and
recommendation to ~ouncll.
Ir. Garland then offered the following Resolution providing for the,
appointuent of viewers in connection with the application:
(m16451) ~ RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application or petition
of John J. Russell, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia,
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a certain portion of an undeveloped
and unimproved street known as Harrison Avenue, N. W., which is approximately 60
feet in width and extends approximately 300 feet in a westerly direction from North
Jefferson Street to Calash,Fo Road, N., W.
(FOr full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 194.)
RFc Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: , Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor ~illard ........
NAYS: None ........................~ ................. ~ ................. O.
(Messrs. Jones and St,liar absent)
SPECIAL pERMIT~-~YR[ETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. F. Rodney ritz~
patrick, Attorney, representing Messrs. John E.reit Birchfleld and Harris
Birchfield, requesting permission for their building located at-Ill4 FonrtbStreet,
S. Mo, to encroach a distance of 0.15 foot on an alley for the remaining life of
,such building, was before Council.
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Arthur S. Owens, Chairman, James No Kincaflon and William F. Clark for
study, report and recommendation to Council,,the attorney for the petitioners to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the encroachment if the committee so
re~ommends. The motion was seconded by Mr. pondand unanimously adopted.
TAXES: A communication from ir.,Cecil Simmons, requesting that he be
given special consideration in payment of real estate taxes due to his financial
condition, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mrs. N. B. Arnold, President of the
Oakland Parent-Teacher Associatiou, advising that the Executive Board of the
Oakland Parent-Teacher Association has voted to support a Resolution adopted by
the Executive Board of ~he Raleigh Court Elementary Parent-Teacher Association in
favor of the entire budget as submitted by the Roanoke City School Board to the
Budget commission, was before Council.
OR motion of Mr. Pollord, seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the Communication mos filed,
SCHOOLS: A communication from Dr, L. E. Paxton, advising that his term
a member of the Roanoke City School Board does not expire until June 30, 1966, hut
he finds that be*lab and circumstances over which he has very little control bare
forced him to request that he be relieved of his duties as · member of the School
Board effective June l, 1965, was before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the resignation be accepted mith regret and that
Council express Its appreciation to DF. Paxton for the services he has rendered as
a member of the School Soard. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimousl
adopted,
ELECTIONS: A communication from the Women*s Democratic Club.of Roanoke,
requesting that twenty-three of the voting precincts of the City of Roanoke be
renamed and suggesting nones for the voting precincts for better identification
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, th
matter was referred to the Roanoke City Electoral Board for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DEPARZMEN! OF PUBLIC ~ORKS: The city Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $67q40 be transferred from Materlqls-Bullding and Property
to Office Furniture and Equipment-New under Section ~88. "Maintenance of City
Property** of the 1965 budget, to provide for the purchase of a filing cabinet.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and off'red the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lGdS2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section o88, #Maintenance of
City Property," of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency,
(For f~ll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 195.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Br. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........5.
NAYS: None ........................................................... O.
(Res~rs, Jones and Stoller absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-DEPARtMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, recommending that he be authorized to fill vacancies for four
Disposal Laborers, Group 10, Step 1, in the Sanitation Department, since they ore
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
SCH~0LS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that a strip of land 15 feet wide and 1349.35 feet in length abutting
n portion of the present northmen, line of Colonial Avenue, $. #., and adjacent
n 35-nora tract of land conveyed to the Chivers,ay of Virginia for use of the
Roanoke Center of the University of yirgJnla, be dedicated and set aside for public
street porp?ses and uses,
Mr. Pond moved ,hoc Councll concur in the recommendation of the Clay
lanager nnd offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(n16453) AN ORDINANCE dedicating and setting asid~ for public street
purposes and uses n certain strip of land 15 feet aide and 1349.35 feet in length
abutting a portion of ~he present northmest line of Colonial Avenue. S. R.; nad
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B. page 196.~
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .......
NAYS: None ....................................~ ....................... O.
(Messrs. Jones and Stoller absent)
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS-RADIOS: Council having concurred in a recomnendnti(
Of the City Manager that he be authorized to enter into on agreement #ith the
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division of the United States Treasury Department for
leasing space in the City Radio Building atop Mill Monntoin at a rental of
per month, effective February 1, 19&5, in connection with the installation of amc-
way radio equipment, and haling referred the matter to the City Attorney for
preparation Of the proper measure, the City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the City Attorney has prepared the necessary Ordinance authorizing
the rental of four square feet of table space in the southwest corner of the
transmitter building to the United States Government: whereupon. Mr. Pollard moved
that the following Ordinance be,placed upon its first reading:
(~16454) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental of four (4) square feet of
table space in the southwest corner of the transmitter building atop Mill
Mountain to the United States Government for use by its Alcoholic Tax Unit, upon
certain terms and conditions.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has advised the Council that the Alcoholic Tax
Unit Of the United States Government desires to rent certain space in the C~ty's
transmitter building atop Mill Mountain for use of a radio transmitter and
receiver and associated equipment and, also. certain space adjacent to said b~ ldin
for use as an antenna support: and that said agency is agreeable to the terms and
provisions hereinafter contained.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
said City doth hereby agree to rent to the United States Government, for use By
its Alcoholic Tax Unit, four (d) squ~re feet of table space in the $onthuest
corner of the transmitter building atop Mill Mountain for said agency*s use for
the placement and operation Of o radio transmitter and receiver, with associated
equipment and, also, space adjacent to said building for nn antenna support with nn
antenna attached, to be connected by coaxial cable to the radio equipment in said
building, upon the follouing~rms and conditions:
1. That the right or such use shall eownence ns of February I, 1965:
2. That the tern of said agreement shall be iron month to month or
from year to yearwith the right in either party to terminate said agreement upon
30-days' written notice to said other party, the type of tern to be nt the option
of said Governnent:
3. That the Government pay to the City the sum of $324.00 per year.
payable in equal wonthly payments of $27.00, each:
4. That the City supply without additional charge therefor all
utilities necessary for the operation of the ar,resold rndio equipment:
S. That authorized representatives or employees of said Governuent's
agency have u free right of ingress and egress to and from the aforesaid premises
at all reasonable tines in and about the operation and maintenance of said rndio
equipment:
6. That the radio and other equipment installed on the City*s premises
pursunnt hereto be located in such place or places and be of such type as is
.specified or approved by the City's Chief Communications Officer: and
7. That the City reserves the right to terminate the aforesaid agreement
at any time on 30-days* prior notice in writing to said Governmental agency should
tqe City need ~or its own use t~e space or premises ~ereinnbove mentioned or should
said agency*s radio equipment interfere, by its operation, math the operation of
the Cityts radio or communications equipment.
BE 1T FURTHER ORDAINED that the agreement herein authorized to be
entered into on behalf of the City may be effected by the City*s execution of a
written lease agreement embodying the terms herein provided or. at the option of
said Government, by the issuance of a purchase orde~ of said Government, referring
to the terms and provision of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. G~rland, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .......
NAYS: None ............................................................O.
(Messrs, Jones and St,liar absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; Council having authorized the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Mr. Stanley N. Abbott, Landscape Architect, for the
preparation of a Master Site Plan for Mill Mountain Park, the City Manager submitted
a written report, transmitting the plan.
In this connection, Mr. J. W. Barrens appeared before Council, stating
that the plan for developing:Mill Mountain Pork ia the greatest'thing he has ever
seen offered, and expressed the hOl~that the project will be approved math,ut
delay,
#embers of Council expressing · desire to proceed uith the development of
Mill Mountain Pork as quickly os ~il~nces uill s~lon, Mr. Wheeler saved that the
report of the Cily Manager and the'plan be received and filed rot further
consideration. The motion aaa seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a verbal
report, advising that $4,800 nas Included' in the 1965 budget rot the resurfsclng
of eight tennis courts in Wasena hrk and Preston Pork, that the mark has b~en
completed at a total cost of $2,211 and recommended that $2,000 of the balance be
used to resurface'the four tennis courts in South Roanoke Park.
Mr. Carload moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Homager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16455) AN 01~INANCE to amend and reordain Section ~111, "Recreation,
Parks' and Recreational Areas." of the i965 ~pproprJation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. Rg, page 196.)
HF. Outland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard, Pond, Mhe~ er and Mayor Dillard .......5.
NAYS: None .........-'- ......... ~ ....................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones and Stoller absent)
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney subuitted · uritten report, transmitt-
ing copy of a Resolution adopted by the National Institute of Municipal Law
Officers in memory Of th~ late Randolph G. Whittle. former City Attorney.
Mr. Garland moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
mas aeconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ANDCOMMUNICATIONS: The committee appointed to
tabulate.bids received on supply)n9 16,000 feet of communication cable subuitted
the follonin9 report:
"May 27, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen: ..
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its meeting on
May 24, 1965, for supplying 16,000 feet of'Communication Cable to
the City of Roanoke. As can be seen from the tabulation, three
bids were submitted.
The Ion bid was submitted by Noland Company, Incorporuted, at a
price of $535.00 per thousand feet; a total sum of $8,560.00,
f.o.b. JewittCity. Connecticut, with freight alloued to Roanoke,
Virginia. Terms for paymept will be 1/2 of 1~ - lOth proximo.
This bid contains the 'Copper Escalator Clause' and, therefore.
will be subject to adjustment in accordance with the price of
copper at time of shipment.
The cable mill be shipped on non-retornable reels to provide
cut lengths aa specified, without splicing. The total quantity
tolerance to be minus 0 plus 5 percent.
It ia recommended that the bid of Nolaod Companye Incorporated
be accepted.
Respectfully' submitted,
S~ Roy R~ Pollardt St,
Roy R, Pollard, Sr., Chairman
Committee: S! Dueford B, Thompson
Bueford U. Thompson
S/ Alfred Heckleyr
Alfred flechleyo Jr.'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee nad offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~16456) AN 0ROINANCE providing for the purchase and delivery to the
City of 16,000 feet of certain copper mire communication cable on certain terms
and conditions by acceptance of a bid made to the City for the supply thereof;
rejecting certain other bids therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page lqT.)
Mr. Pollard saved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........S.
NAYS: None ..................= .......................................... O.
(Ressrs. Jones and Stoller absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
MATER DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred a
proposed Resolution authorizing tqe installation Of a pump, controls and'wiring and
plumbing in the Chapel Forest Pumping Station at an estimated cost of $3,000, said
cost to be borne by the United States Department of the Interior,'National Park
Service, in order to assure · dependable potable water supply for the Yello~
Mountain Campground located on the Mill Mountain Spur of the Blue RidBe Parkway,
and maiving the SO~ surcharge for consumers outside the city limits, back to the
City Attorney for redrafting to require payment of tBe $0~ surcharge, he presented
sane; Mhereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
({16497) A RESOLUTION approving the City's supplying of rater to the
· Blue Ridge Parkwny*s Yellou Mountain Campground area and authorizing the City
Manager to advertise for bids for the installation Of additional pumping equipment
at the Chapel Forest Pumping Station.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page lqD.)
Mr,' Pollard moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: N0ne~ ............................................................O.
(Messrs.Jones and Stoller absent)
BUDGET-OURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Coancil having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure fixing the per diem ra~e to be paid to The
BurreIl Memorial Hospital Asaoclat'lon, Incorporated, for treatment of the indigent
charity patients of the Cft~ of'RGinohe, at $23.27 for billing for the current fiscal
year, and authorizing payment of the sum of $6,145.41 ,as additional costs for sach
treatment accruing during 'the period of October l, 1963, to September 30. 1964, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~16458) AN OROIWAWCE fixing the per diem rote to be paid by the City to
martell Memorial Hospital Association. Incorporated, for treatment of the Cltyts
indigent charity patient's, retroactive to the period commencing October 1, 1963;
authorizing payment of the sum of $6145.41 as additiouql c'osta for such treatment
accruing during the period of October 1. 1963. to September 30, 1964; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook Wa. 29, page 199.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the ~rdinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........
WAYS: Wane .............................................................O.
(Messrs. Jones and Stoller absent)
TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the closin9 of Kirk Avenue, S. W., between Jefferson Street
and First Street, from B a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 12. lg6S, in connection
mith the Outdoor Art Exhibit, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered t~e
following Resolution:
(=16459) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to cause a portion of
Kirk Avenue, S. W., to be closed to traffic on June 12. 1965. between the hours Of
6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p,m., in order that the Roanoke Fine Arts Center may conduct
thereon its annual public outdoor Arts Festival,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 200.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: None ..........................~ .................................. O.
(Messrs. Jones and Stoller absent}
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
FIRE DEPARTMEWT-COMMISSIONER OF THE REVEWUE: Mr. Wallace Mo Mattox,
candidate for the Democratic nomination for ~omm~ssioner of theRevenu~, appeared
before Council and complained that the Chief of the Fire Department has ordered
firemen to remove his campaign bumper stickers from their p~ivate automobiles on
the grounds that the cars are parked on Cl~y.property,.Mr.,Mattox contending that
the cars are privately gamed, that the omners have purchased city and state
foeadation of democracy, that the firemen hive been permitted to put campaign
bumper stickers on their cars in the past end that he does not tbinh they should
be punished because t~e Chief or the Fire Department hms · personal grudge against
him.
Mr. Pollard moved that the mutter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland sad
unanimously adopted.
PRNSIONS-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr, John B. Mitchell, retired fireman, appeared
before Council and complained that he has been unable to get his pension check
cashed by municipal departments.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager rot
clarification and report to Council. The motion mss seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council at its meeting on
January 18, 1965, having authorized the purchase from Mr. Lamrence Ro Noeil of a
lO-foot side strip of land from the rear of Lot 14. Block 15, Nsverly Place,
Official Tax No. 4320214, for the sum of $100, in order that an alley might be
extended from Renwood Boulevard to Greenbrier Avenue. S. E., in the lO00 block.
Mr. Noell appeared before the body and raised the question as to #hen the alley
mill be extended.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and repo~t t~'Council. The m~tion #as seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
FARES AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE BEROYAL: Mr. Pond. Chairman of the Special
Incinerator Committee. submitted the following progress report with regard to
accelerating the completion of modifications to the City Incinerator:
· A Special Incinerator Committee ems appointed at City
Council Meeting May 24, 1965, the purpose of mhich was to
supplement the work of the existing Incinerator Committee and
to accelerate the completion of the approved modifications.
The members Of this committee are ns follows:
C. E. Pond, Chairman
Vincent Nheeler, Councilman
Arthur Omens, City Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engineer
J. H. Hahn. retired N ~ S Supervisor
L. R. Noell, President, Southeast Civic League.
On May 25. 1965. I met with Stuart Franklin, Partner,
Embank, Caldsell and Associates to develop the status of
modifications.
Specifications have been prepared by Eubank, Caldwell
and Associates, dated April 26. 1965. were sent to Oreeley
and Hsnsen, Consultants, Chicago, and have been approved with
some small changes. These specifications and drawings mere
submitted to Pyro Incinerator Company for quotations, verbal
quotations were received by telephone on May'25, 1965 and
will be confirmed by letter on the follouing items:
1. Damper Controls.
2. Recordin9 Pyrometers.
Overrate Air Fans.
4. Observation Openings.
Os the refute smd storage btndling modSficttJonso the
folloai~g action bna bees ~nhea:
Drnmings sad specifications prepared by Embank,
Cnlduell nnd Asaoci~les mere submitted to Hsrn-
itchfeger Corporntion on April~28, 1965 request-
Jug quotations on the follouing:
1. Spare parts for heist. · ·
Quotations received smd submitted to
Greely nad Hnnsen rot approval, but no
order has been placed.
2. Cable system for hoist.
Dranings and specifications prepared by
Eubnnh, Caldmell and Associates mere tub-
mitted April 28 to:
Dleoson Reel Corporation
Moysvilleo Miaconvin
Ringsdorff Carbon Corporation
Pittsburgh° Pm.
and they in turn have contacted Hnrnischfeger.
A verbal quotation hms been received from
Dlenson on these items ahlch mill be follomed up
by confirming letter.
3. Oramings have been prepared by Embanks Caldnell
and Associates on the chnnges of t~e cross-
section in the garbage bin and these mere sub-
mitted to Greeley and Sansen Ray 25, and mere
approved Ray 27. 1965.
On Mednesday, May 26, 1965, e request mas made of J. H.
~ahn, Committee Member, to develop information on satisfactory
operatin9 incinerators, both in the larger cities in the State
of Virginia and others. The idea being no inspect 2 oF 3
satisfactory operating incinerators in adjacent areas nnd
secure First-hand information oaths overall performance.
A request wes made of J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor,
to furnish n breakdown on the amount of money paid to date for
land, equipment, etc., and to the various contractors, and the
amounts retained under original authorizations. These are ns
follows:
Amount
Retained Total Paid
Land $ $ 10,675.00
Engineering, Alvord, Burdick
and Homson 325.00
Structural Steel Company ) Direct expenditures ' 2,900.00
Mcllhany Equipment Company ) by City for changes 42.97
Reliance Equipment Company ) in improvements 37.83
'4,922.77
Miscellaneous
CONTRACTS:
Embank, Caldnell g Associates 61.32 19,107.35
S. L. LJonberger 121,819.6g
Pyro Incinerator Company 500.00 162.154.00
Hsrnischfeger Corporation 3.587.90 35.879.00
Greeley and Hansen 2,601.22 3,398.78
$ 6,750.44 $361,542.39
The $500.00 remaining to be paid to Pyro was for increas-
ing the size of the pi ping in the hydraulic system. Pyro is
prepared to do this work uhen the incinerator is closed dorm
for modifications.
The $3,587.90 me owe HarnJschfeger is approximately 10~
of tbs total amount paid, and is being retained because of the
extreee difficulty experienced in operating the hoist.
There mill be some small additional charges to cover
engineering services.
Since $60,000 usc authorized by Ordinance at Coutcil meet-
ing March O, 1965 for modifications in accordance uitk report
of Greeley and Hanses, smd if the quotations rrou tyro full
uithin the amounts s Fecified, n change order cnn be issued for
uodificntioaa in the furnace. Changes in the crone electric
aysteu and garbage bin uJll have to be put out for bids.
Timetable for Cosple~l~n'or Modifications:
' In order to conserve dons ~ime the*modifications should
not be stuffed until nil material has been received.
It~ln,estiuated that (rom tau to three months* additfonnl
tine sill be required to secure the proper Material and have
the facility ready for modifications.
C. E, Pond.'
Mr, Pond moved that the report be filed,. The motion nas seconded hy Mr,
Pollard and unanimously adopted,
On motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously
adopted, the meeting sas adjourned.
APPROVED
Jane ?, 1965.
The Council of the City of Eoanobe met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Honday, June ?, 1965, at 7:30 p.m** uith Mayor
Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert Ao Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Er., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stollero Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Oillard ................................... ?*
ABSENT: None .................... O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City #anager, Mr. James N. [Jneanon
City Attorney, and BF. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mos opened math a prayer by the Reverend #llliam F
Milhollnnd, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, May
17, 1965, and the special meeting held on Nednesday, May 19. 1965, having been
furnished each member of Council, on m~ ion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr. Broiler
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZEN5 UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
~ATER bEPABTHENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
cleaning, repairing aDd painting the interior of the Carroll Avenue Standpipe, said
proposals to be received by the Girl Clerh until 1~30 p.u.t Monday, June T, 1965.
and to be opened at ?:30 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had
any questions about the advertiseuent, and no representative present raising any
question, the Hayor instructed the CityClerh to proceed with the o~ening of the
bids; whereupon, the City Clerh opened and read the one bid received from the
5tetsco Service Company in the amount of $11,544 Math an additional unit price of
$.50 per rivet head replaced, $2.00 per lineal foot ~elding and $°50 per pit
repaired by welding as directed by the inspector of the city.
It being pointed out that three contractors previously submitted quotations
to the Manager of the Mater Department for this project and that the lowest
quotation ua~ $10,500, Hr. Stoller moved that the bid of the 5teaseD Service
Company be referred to a committee composed of Beasts. Robert A. Garland, Chairman,
Arthur 5o Owens, James N. Kincanon and Joseph A. Brogan for study,report and
recommendation to Counctl~ The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for ?:30
Honday. June ?, 1965, on the request of Mr. Gwynn ~. Board that property located
on the soatheast corner of Liberty Road and Billcrest Avenue, No W** described ns
Lot leA, Dloc~ P, ~illiamson Groves; Dfficial Tax No. 3090236, be rezoned iron
General Residence District to Special Residence District,. the mat~er mos before the
body, · .
In this connection0 the foil*ming communication from the City Planning.
Commission, recommending that the request be denied, mas before Council:
'April 8, 1965
The Honorable Benton On Dillard, Xayor
and Members of City Council
· Rpanohe., Virginia
:. Gentlemen: -.
The Planning Commission considered this fez*ming request at
the regular meeting of April 7, 1965. Hr. J. Albert Ellett.
attorney representing Mr, Board, informed the Commission
that it is intended to erect a 4-unit apartment building on
the premises.
In studying this request the Plannipg Commission noted that
the area contains mostly single family and duplex structures.
The lot under consideration has approximately 9,000 square
feet of land area and is located on steep vt*nude Having
duly made field inspection and after consideration of land
use and zoning principles, the Planning Commission concluded
that the proposed development of this lot for higher residen-
tial density is undesirable and detrimental to the existing
character Of tbe neighborhood.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that this rezoning request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
~/ llenry B, Boynton/h
Henry B. Boynton
Hr. J. Albert El~ett, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeare~
before Council in support of the request of h,is client.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed fez*ming, Mr. ~heeler
moved that Council concur in the request for fez*ming a~d that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#16460) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
If of The Code of the City of ~oanoke,, 1956, in relation to.Zoning.
#SEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of
Roanoke to have the southeast corner of Liberty Road and Blllcrest Avenue, N. Eo.
being New Lot 1aA, according to the Map of Po G. and W. C. Oyler Subdivision, and
being the southwesterly part of Lot 18, 19 and 20, Section P, Willlamson Groves
Rap, Official Tax No. 3090236, fez*ned from General Residence District to Special ·
Residence District; and
· HEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be fez*ned from General Residence District to Special Residence
District; and
WHEREAS, notice reqnired by Title XV, Chapter 4. Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in 'The
Roanoke ~orld-News,~ a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
MMERF~qS, the hearing as provided for in said notice wes held on the ?th
do! of June, 1965, at 7:30 p.m.o before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at -
thick hear'lng ~11 ps,ties ih Interest and'citizens were. given an opportunity to be
heard both for and agiinkt the proposed rezoning; end
MHER£AS, this Council, afler considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion thio the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFOR£, BE IT ORDAINED by the, Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoning, be emended and reenacted in the folloming particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the southeast corner of Liberty Road ned Hlllcrest
Avenue, N. E., being New Lot 16A, according to"the Hap'Of P. G. and M. C. Oyler
Subdivision, and being the southwesterly part of Lo~18, 19 and 20, Section P.
Milliamson Groves Map, Official Tax No. 3090236, be, and is hereby, changed from
General Residence District. to Special Residence District and the Zoning Map shall
be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Ur. Stellar' and adopted by the fmllouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and
Hayer Dillard ............................. 7.
NAYS: Hone ...................... O.
ZONING: Conncil having previously set a public hearing for ?:30 p.m.,
Monday, June ?, 1965, on the request of Messrs. M. T. Crozier and Earl A. Buck that
~roperty located on the northwest corner of Salem Turnpike and Twenty-third Street,
N. W.. described as the southern portion of* Lo~ 15 and lb, Block 102. Melrose
Land Company, Official Tax No, 2322223, be rezoned from General Residence District
to Business District, the matter was before the body.
in this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
,Commission, recommending that the request for rezoning be granted, mas before
Council: ,
"April 8,. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This rezoning request was considered by the Planning Commission
in its regular meeting of April ?t 1965. It nas learned that
Messrso Crozier and Buck have plans to use the property for a
professional-commercial building,
In studying this request the planning Commission noted that the
character of the area Is general commercial and that the pro-
posed zoning map for the City of Roanoke already indicates
commercial rezoning of this lot.
The City Planning Commission therefore recommends that this
rezoning request be granted.
Sincerel~ yours,
S/ Henry B. Boynton/h
Henry B, Boynton
Chairman"
Mro Clnade Do Carter, Attorney, representing the petitioners, eppeored
before Council in support of the request 9f his clients,
No one nppeoring in opposition t~ ~e pr*posed.fez*ming, Mr, St*lief
moved that Council concmr in th~.recommend~lm~.of.the.City Plgnnlng Commission and
that the followin~ Ordinonce be placed.up*? its first rending:
(o16461) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title l¥, Cb*pier 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, ~956,.1n relation to Zoning,
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of
Roanoke to have the northwest corner of Salem.Turnpike and Twenty-third Street,
N, N,, described as the southern portion of Lots 15 and 16, BI*ch 102, Melrose
Land Company, Official Tax No, 2322223, fez*ned from General Residence District to
Business District; and
MBER~S, the City Planning Commiss. ion has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be'reBound from General Residence District to Business ~istrict; and
MHEREAS, notice required by Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Rom**ko, 195.6, relating to Zoning, has been published, in 'The
Roanoke World-News,' a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
WHEREAS, th~ hearing as provided for in said notice was held ~n the
?th day of June, 1965, at 7:20 p,m,, before the CounnJl'~f the City of Roanoke, at
mhich h~aring all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed fez*ming; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after.considering.the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land be fez*ned,
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV. Chapter 4. Section 1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1955. relating
Property located on 504 - 23rd Street, N. ~.. Roanoke, Virginia.
described as northwest corner of Salem Turnpike and Twenty-third Street, N.
described as the southern portion of Lots 15 and 16, Block 102, Melrose Land
Company, designated on Sheet 232 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax No. 2322223, be,
and is hereby.' changed from General Residence District to Business District and the
Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
'AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pon~, St*lief, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................... ~ .... ~ ..... ~7.
NAYS: N~ne .......... ~-~: ............ Oo
ZONING:' Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m..
Monday, June 7. 19~5. on the request of Mr. W. J. Crisp that property located on
the north side of BerkleyAvenu~ and the South side of Roan*he Avenue Extension,
S. N., between Durks Street and Edgewood Street, described as Lots 7-11,, inclusive,
Block F~ Vir~i~iu'Reights Extension, Official Tax Sot. 151040?, 1510406, 1510405,
1510404 and 1510403, be rezdn~d from Special Residence District to Light Indus*riel
District~ the'matter was before the body,
la this cocnection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the'request for rezoning be granted, wes before
Council:
"April 22. 1965
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roaioke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 21, 1965, the Planning Commission
considered the request of Southern Varnish Corporation that the
above identified properties located on the north side of Berkley
Avenuee between nurks Street and Edgemood Street, Se R,, be
rezoned from Special Residence to Light Industrial District. It
was learned that the company is planning to use this property for
off~street parking in connection with the manufacturing'operation
located on a nearby premises, At u previous meeting on this
matter, the Planning Commission hud expressed a concern about the
affect on residential properties located across the street from
the subject property. Therefore, Southern Varnish Corporation
agreed to provide a buffer strip of landscaping and tree planting
to be developed along the north boundary of Berkley Avenue as a
protective device. The intentions of the company are expressed
in a letter addressed to the Planning Commission and attached to
this communication,
After studying other factors, such as land use and transportation,
the planning Commission concluded that the proposed rezoning of
the subject property is desirable and not detrimental to other
properties.
'The Planning Commission therefore recommends that the above-
mentioned property be rezoned from Special Residence to Light
Industrial Bistrict.
Very truly yours,
S/ ~erner K. Se~sbach
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman"
Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Mr. Crisp, President of the
Southern Varnish Cor~oration, a~peared before Council in support of the request of
his client,
Ho one appearing in opposition to the proposed rezoning, Hr, Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the.City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16462) AH ORDINANCE to amehd and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning,
h~ERHAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanohe
to have that property located on the north side of Berkl~y Avenue, S. #., between
Burks Street and Edgewood Street, described as Lots ?-11, inclu,stve, ~loch F,
Virginia Heights Rxtension, Official Tax Nos. 1510407, 1510406, 1510405, 1510404
and 1510403,. rezoned from Special R~sidence District to Light Industrial Di~tr, i~t;.
aud
.hHEREAS, the City Plunnitg Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described'land be rezoned from Special Re.sidence District to Light Industrial
District; and
NBEREAB, notice required by Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 43t of The
Code of the City of Ronnohe, 1955, relating to. Eo~ing, hut been published in *The
Roanoke World-News,# a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; end
MHEREAS, the hearing as provide~ for in said notice was held on the
?th day of June, 1965, at 7:30 p,m** before the Council of the City of Roanoke,
ut which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an oppo~tunit~ to
be heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
RNEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be rezoned,
TBEREFO~£, RE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the ~ity of Roanohe that
Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 1, pf The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
relating to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no
other, viz.:
Property located on the north side Of Berkley Avenue, S. W., between
Dnrks Street and Edgewood Street, described as Lots 7-11, inclusive, B~oc~ F,
Virginia Heights £xt~nsion, d~signa~ed on Sheet 151, ~ the Zoning Map as Official
Tax Nos. 1510407, 1510405, 1510405, 1510404 and i510403, be. and Is hereby, changed
from Special Residence District to Light Industrial District and the Zoning Map
shall be changed in this respect.
, The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jo~es, Pollard, .Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....... ~ ....... , .................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick, former
President of the Roanoke Bar Association, appeare~ before Council, advising that
while he was President of the Roanoke Bar Association he appointed a special
committee composed of Messrs. Robert W. 5pessard. Chairman, B. Parnell Eggleston,
CliftOn A. Woodrum, III, Lawrence C. Musgrove and James P. Hart, Jr.. to study the
problems surrounding th~ Juvenile a~d Domestic, Relations Court, that the new
President, Mr. John D. Copenhaver, has continued the committee,, that in the course
Of the study Of the committee-it has become apparent expert professional help is
needed to ascertain the problems surrounding the administration of justice in
the. Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, that the committee has been in contact
with several agencies regarding the, possibility of a comprehensive survey of all
aspects of the Juvenile ~ourt. that the most attractive, survey offered is by the
Technical Aid Branch, Division of Juvenile Delinquency Servlces~ Children's Bureau
Department of Health, Education and Welfare of the United States Government, who
will conduct a comprehensive survey of the services of the juvenile court and
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police mod detention services offered to Juveniles in the City of Moan,he,
provided it is invited to do So by COuncil, ut e, cost to the city other then the
expense Incurred through the use of city-owned aa*om,biles in mahfng the survey,
ns compared with an estimated cost of. approximately $5,000 If such n survey mere
conducted by another organization, Mr. Fitzpatrick requesting thc* Council approve
the survey end ash the Ruth,he Bar Association to act as co-ordinotors for 'some,~
Also speaking In behalf or the survey were #easts, Copenhover and Hart.
Ar*er a discussion of the Batter, Beasts, Garland ROd SCuller predicting
that 'if the ~esults of the proposed survey ore foil,mad it is going to cost the city
money, Mr, Pollard moved that Council ~onchr in the request of the Roanoke Bur
Association and offered the following Resolution:
(n16463)' A R£SOLUTION expressing approval, of a comprehensive survey of
the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and its attendant services to be made by
the Technical Aid B~unch, Division of Juvenile Delinquency Service, Chlldren*a
Bureau, Department of Wealth, £ducatJon and ~elfore, and requesting the Roanoke
Bar Association to co-ordinate the survey,
(For full text of Ben,in*ion, see Resolution Book No. 20. page~ 202,).
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. Ihe motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #easts. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. 7,
NtiS: None ......................Oo
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Lawrence L. Tapscott, Attorney,
representing C. and T, of Roanoke, Incorporated, requesting that a 19,611-acre
tract of laud located on the north side of Andrews Road, N, Woo east of Cove Road,
designated as Official Tax No. 2350105, be rezoned from General Residence District
to Special. Residence District, was before Council,
On motion of Hr. SCuller, seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously.adopted,
the request for rezoning was ref~rredto the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council havin9 referred a request-of the. Men*a
Garden Club of Roanoke that Section 3, Chapter 6, Title,VIII, of IheCode of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, be amended to prohibit the cutting of any moody.plant on
municipally-omned land~by pirsons other than those employed by'the City of Roanoke
for this purpose unless a mritten permit is first secured from the city, back to the
City Maaager to confer with representatives of the utility companies and the Merits
Garden Club before making · final recommendation, acommunicatlon from Admiral
Carleton B, Bright, Chairman, City Beautification Committee, renewing the request,
was before the body~ '' '
la this connection, Admiral Wright nad Mr. Paul G. Ague appeared before
Council, advising that representatives or"the'Men*s Garden Club met mith the City~
Manager and representatives of the'utility companies a~d that they were or the
lmpresaion there mas no opposition from-the utility companies at that time to the
ameldaent to the City Code recommended by the City Manager on Augnst'l?t 1964, but
that the Ordinance amending the City Code in accordance math'the rec6emendatlon of
the City Manager'has never been snbmitted to Council for'adoption.
After' a discussion of the matter, the City Manager explaining that during
the conference Uith representatives of the utility companies and the Men*s Garden
Club the question of underground facilities came up and no final decision was
reached, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the
City Homager on August 1T, 1964. The motion mas seconded by Mr~ Pollard and
maanimoasly adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, advising
that because of construction at the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley it ~as
necessary to remove three street lights on Elm Avenue, S. E** between Jefferson
Street and First Street, on April 20, 1965, and recommended that Council approve
the removal of the lights.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16464) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of three 6,000 lumen
overhead incandescent street lights on Elm Avenue, S. E., between Jefferson Street
and First Street, in connection with the construction of the Community Hospital
of Roanoke Valley.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page 203.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The moron was
Seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: ResirSo Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond~ Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard~--£ .........................
NAYS: None ....................... O. - · ·
' BUDGET-PAY 'PLAN: The City Manager submitteda'written report, advising
that'the Overtime Pay'Under Job Classification account under Section a165, *Overtime
Pay Salary and Wage Adjastments Under Job Classification Plan** of the 1965 budget,
has been overdramn, and recommended that $20500 be appropriated to this account
to cover overtime incurred through Jena 30. 1965.
Mr° Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16465) AN ORDXNAHGE to amend and reordain Section ~165, *Overtime
Pay Salary and Rage Adjustments Under Job Classification,Plan,' of the 1965
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 28, page
Hr, Cruller mgved the~ndoptlon of the Ordinn~ce. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrc. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, itoller, Wheeler end
Rnyor Dillard ...........................
· N~YS: None .................... O,
BUDGET-PAY ~I.AN: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies In various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
"Ronnoke, Virginia
June ?, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following listed employees are needed for th~ efficient
operation of the City. There are no new positions recommended.
REFUSE DISPOSAL: I Clerk Dispatcher, Group 14
DETENTION HORE: I Superintendent, Grade 10
AIRPORT: I Airport Serviceman, Group 15
I Airport Laborer. Group 10
D~ALTH DEPARTMENT: I Public Health Field Croup 12,
Nurse, Step R
ENGINEERING: I Chainman Group 17
Respectfully submitted,'
$/ Arthur ~, Owens
b
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of
the proper measure. The motion was secondedby Mr, Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARES AND pLAYGROUNDS: Council at its meeting on
February 23, 1965, having adopted Ordinance.No, 16292* providing for the purchase
of 4.5 acres of land from Messrs. Herman Trumpeter and S. Albert Trompeter at a
price not to exceed $7,000, in connection with the extension of Wile~ Drive along
Roanoke River, the City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the
following communication from Mr. Harry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney. requesting that
the Ordinancebe amended to permit extension of sewer laterals to the remaining
property of his clients and the construction of a maximum of five crossovers at
equal intervals:
Mr, Arthur S. Owens
City Manager
WgnicJpal Bqildi~g
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Owens:
Pursuant 'to my conversation with yo~ of Nednesday, June 2, 1965,
and your request for this letter, I submit the following:
1, That it would be best if you would take before City
Counsel or the'City or D6eaoke, Virginia, the above styled
ma~ter tn order to obtain an amendment of Ordinance No, 16292
passed February 230 1965t in'order that the ameided ordinance
contain a statement authorizing and directing the City of
Roaooke to extend laterals from the namer mains contained in
the property conveyed in the said deed from the Tronpeterc to
the City of Roanoke, conveying said 4.50 acres, to the
southern boundary of the remaining property of the Trompeters,
which cost for the extension of said semer laterals shall be
borne by the grantors and deducted from the ~?000,00 agreed
~pon purchase price mhich the City is to pay the Trompeters
for th~ said land, and which extension of said saner later*Is
shall be done forthwith.
2. It is contemplated that n portion Of Mlley Drive shall
be constructed and maintained along the river and over a por-
tion of the 4.5 acres being conveyed to the City by the
Trcmpeters. Said ~mended ordinance should also authorize
and direct the Trompeterso and their heirs and assigns, after
Mlley Drive shall have been actually constructed on said
portion of 4.5 acres and adjoining their remaining property.
to establish ~p to five (5) cross-overs at approximate equal
Intervals in order to exit from the southern boundaries of their
remaining property, on to said proposed #lief Drive, thus
permitting the Trompeters to be able to use that portion of
their remaining property bordering on Malay Drive, which.
without such cross-overs would be unusable by theme
I understand that this will be brought up at Council on Monday,
June 7, 1965,
Very truly yours,
S/ Harry N, Llchtenstein
Harry N. Llchtensteln'
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager voicing the opinion
that any amendment to Ordinance No, 16292 should be permissive rather than
mandatory On the basis of if and when Malay Drive is extended, and there being
some question with regard to the crossovers, Mr. St*liar moved that the request
be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-S~HOOLS-PARMS AND pLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager
submitted a written report, recommending that a portion of the south side of
Htannton Avenue, N. M., east of Fifth Street, closed by Ordinance No. 13481, be
exchanged for a strip of land owned by Calash*r* Nursery School, Incorporated, to
provide access between Lucy Addison High School and Mashington Park.
Mr, St*tier moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and u~animously
adopted,
5£NERS AND STORM DRAINS-PARKS AND PLAYCROUNDS: The City Manager
submitted a written repo~t, transmitting a communication from Mr, Howard E. Sigmon,
President, Home Lumber Corporation, advising that he plans to construct 55 new
houses in the 1500 blocks of Carlisle Avenue and Cordon Avenue, S. E., which will
rqquire the construction of approximately 1,950 feet of 6-inch sanitary sewer main,
and ~equesting that since there are other properties adjacent to his .lots which
monld benefit by the sewer a sewer project be initiated to serve the area, Mr.
Signori also offer!~g tod~nute t~ the oi~y.o 22 m 48 foot smimmlng P.O01 complete,
varylng ia depth from tun feet to eight feet, to be constructed in Golden Perk,
provided the city is ~llil~g to accept the.pool and operate same after it Is
completed.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Pollard pointing out that if the
city accepts the pool the're will be a certain amount of expanse'involved,~ such as
the salary of a life guard, and that it would be opening the door for other
requests for swimming pools, Mr. Garland moved that n committee be appointed to
study the request of Mr. $igmon"Uit~'regard to initiating'o s'emer project and
his offer to donate the swimmlng pool and to submit its report and recommendation
to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr.' Pond and ~nan~monsly adopt'ed.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Arthur
Owens, Rex T. Hitchell; Jr,, and fl. Cletus HFoyles as members of the committee.
SALE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that property located on the east side of Third Street, S.
between Elm Avenue and Mountain Avenue, described as Lot 3, Block 3, Official
Surre$ S. E., Official Tax No. 4020303, be sold to the yJrginia Department of
Highnays for the sum of ~4,650, in connection with the improvement of Virginia
State Route 24.
Mr. Stdler moved that Council concur In ~e recommendation of the City
Manager and offere5 the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16466) AN ORDINANCE dedicatin9 for public street purposes and uses
certain property owned by the City, necessary for the relocation and improvement
of Route 24 in the City. upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text'of Ordinance· see Ordinance Hook No, 25, page 204.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. 7,
NAYS: None ..................... O. "'
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS': Zhe City Manager submitted a
written report, recommending that he be authorized to purchase a parcel'of land
from Carl Cecil Cackler and Effie M. Cuekler for the sum of $3,557 in connection
with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24 and to acquire the residue of said
property for an additional sum ~f $143 for public purpose, s, upon certain terms and
conditions.
Mr. Stolle~ moved tha~ Council csncur 'in the recommendation of th~ City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorneyfor'pre~aratton of the
proper 'measure, The motion was secguded by Mr, Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
RRIDGES-SYEEETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted. · mritten report,
transmitting n communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox. Attorney, re~resentieg the
Grim Hotel Supply Compnny, omner of property nt 1820 South Jeffersom Street,
advising that ir the need for additional pi.r king space ua i~s property develops
as a.result of the proposed expansion of the Roanoke ~emorinl Hospital bis client
mould then be Justified in constructing, at its sole expense, a foot bridge from
the southeast corner of Its property across Roanoke River to city-omned land
lying beta*an Roanoke River and Hamilton Terrace. ~. Eo, and asking whether or
not Council mould approve the construction of the foot bridge, the City Manager
stating that the proposal will be considered along math many other facets of
necessary street changes in connection math the proposed expansion of the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital when his report is submitted at a subsequent date,
On motion of Erg Stoller. seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the repoFt of the City Manager mas filed.
CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPA'NY: The City Manager submitted a
written reportt transmitting a plan for a sidewalk public telephone program in the
City of Roanoke, and recommended that Council consider initiating the program°
After a dis,cnssion of the matter,, Mr. Stoller moved that the proposed plan
be referred to a committee composed of MessYs, Robert A, Garland, Chairman,
Vincent S. Rheeler and Clarence ~, Pond for study, r~port and recommenda~ion to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted. Mayor Dillard voting
no,
Y~FFX~-LICENoLb: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, advising
that the Virginia State ~enitentiary has re'quested that the City of Roanoke place
its order as soon as possible for the 1965 city tags, but the cost will be the
same as the 1965 city tags provided a black background is specified which would be
the some background color as the stote automobile license tags for 1966, and that
any color may be specified for the letters, numbers and borderline without additional
chorge, the City Manager requesting that Council decide on the color scheme for
the 1966 city automobile license togs.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Wheeler moved that the City of
Roanoke return to its original design for city automobile license tugs. The motion
was seconded by Mr. pond ~nd adopted by ,the following, vote:
AYES: Messrs. Pollard, Pondt Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Gorland, Jones and Stoller .............................
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The CitrY Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting Rule 10 of the Hulas and Regulations of the Police Department with regard
to a Youth Division as a result of the recent approval of the creation of the
Youth Division by Council.
Mr, Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure incorporating Rule 10 into a new book of Rules and Regulations for the
· olice Deparlwent, The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and adopted by the
following vote, Mayor Dillard protesting that the proposed rule should be adopted
by aa amendment to the City Code~
AYESc Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard and 5koller ....................4,
WAYS; Messrs, Pond, Wheeler mud Mayor Dillard ........................3,
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Deportment for the month of. May', 1965:
#Roanoke, YJrginln
Jnne 7, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoket Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following are the changes in the police and the fire
department, respectively, during the month of May:
'Police Department
*The following were sworn in ns police officers during May',
1965:
Michael E, Bowles,. 162 Princeton Circle, N. E.
Ronuld Ko Chlttnm, 1110 Fifth Street, So
'Mrs. Esther P, Wcay, 408 Bullitt Avenue, S. E., mas hired as
Clerk-Stenographer in Traffic Bureau, May 1, 1965.'
'Fire Bepactment
*During the month of May, 1965, the following personnel
changes occurred in the Fire Department:
Retired: Fireman, F. L. Johnson
Employed: James R. Sweeney 5/16/65
James R. Naif 5/16/65
'There are no vacancies in the Fire Department at this time**
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S, Owens
a
City Manager"
Mr° Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
TAXICABS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure ~ranting BoP. W. Cab Company, Incorporated, permission to increase
its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the operation of six
taxica~ to 'ten taxicabs, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that, puc'sunni to advice of the City Attorney, the applicant has published notice
of its proposed application to the City Manager for such additional authority in
the manner provided' by Section 4t Chapter 1, Title XIX, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, and again recommended that authority for the increase in the number
of taxicabs be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter again be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded bY xro Follerd end unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES~
SALE OF PROPERTY: The committee appointed to study the offer or sigmon
Brothers, Realtors, on behalf of O client, to purchase property located on the
north side of Salem Avenue, S. Eo, betmeen Jefferson Street and First Street,
designated as Lots 24 and 25, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax
~Ro. 4010114t submitted the following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
April 26. 1965
~To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Yon referred to the belom committee a report of the
Planning Commission dated March 11, 1965, and a letter from
Signori Brothers, Realtors, concerning a vacant lot gamed by
the City on East Salem Avenue, described as Official Tax So.
4010114. formerly the location of the Roanoke Mater Department
Office Building.
In the Planning Commission*s report they referred to the
Blue Ridge Center, which was a part of the Maroon and O'Leafy
report of 1964;. however, the Downtown East Project, which is
now under consideration, ~oes not include tbik lot.
Mr. Jo Herman Slgmon. r~presentJng the Sigmon Brothers,
has made an offer to the City ~n the amount of $12,5oo for
the land, NET. However, the committee feels that the value
of $18,000 would be fair and we would recommend the sale of
the property at that figure. It may be interesting to know
that the income from 12 parking meters average $2;85 per week
each, or an hggregate of approximately. $1775 during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur 5. Owensa
Arthur $. Owens
S/ James N, Kincanon
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Th*bas
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, 5~o*
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a communication from Mr. George J. Jacobs, Attorney, representing Joseph H.
Mila~ Jr.. and £ilis B. Milan, advising that his clients are now willing to pay
only $12,250 for the land conditi'oned upon t'he removal of a 13-foot setback line
established by Ordinance No. 13108, adopted July 1. 1957.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mr° Jones moved that the prospective
purchasers be advised that Council mill s~ll the property for $15,250 and will not
~enew the setback lin~, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
ZONIRG-STREHTS AND ALLEYS: Council baying referred to the City #manger
and the City Attorney for study, report end recommendation the request of 23.
residents or the 3600 block of Oaklamn Avenue, N. Neb that the dead end of
Oakiaun Avenu~'n~t be opened t~ provide a service entrance to Friendship Manor0
the committee submitted the following report:
· ' "dune 4, 1965 ''
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Gentlem~n:
At your meeting held on May 17, you referred to the under-
signed for investigation and recommendation to the Council the
request of certain residents of the 3600 block of Oaklamn Avenue.
N. M. 0 that Onklaun Avenue not be permitted as a means of
access to the approximate 9-acre parcel of land owned by, the
Church of the Rrethren and being developed as Friendship
Manor, said property abutting, mainly, on Hershberger Road,
N. M.. but abutting, also, on a part of the line of Oaklawn
Avenue, N. M.
Me find and report to the Council that Oaklawn Avenge at
the point in question has been heretofore fully and properly
dedicated to the City of Roanoke for public street purposes
and, to that extent, is useable by all members of the public
having a legltamite right to use the same. Re know of no law
or ordinance which would restrict a property owner in a
reasonable right of access to a public street on which said
owner*s land abuts, even though the major portion of it may
front or abut on another public street. H,never. in order to
construct a crossover through existing curbs and gutters
already installed in such streets, an owner must first obtain
a permit for such crossover in the manner provided in Chapter
I of Title XVI! in the City Code.
Accordingly. and while the request of Councilts petitioners
may well have some merit and be received, a s it has, with
sympathetic understanding, we do not recommend affirmative
action on the part Of the City Council.
Respectfully.
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
In this connection, a group of residents of the 3600 block of Oaklaun
Avenue appeared ~efore Council with Messrs. Howard E. Musser and David Mo Conner.
Jr., actin9 as spokesmen.
Rr. Conner explained that the subdivision plan for the tract of land was
approved by the city after the property had been r,zoned from General Residence
District to Special Residence District without requiring the installation of curb
and gutter at the end Of Oaklawn Avenue. therefore, t~e purchasers of lot's in '
the 3600 block of Oaklawn Avenue were not aware of the possibility of the s'treet
being eventually extended.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Garland moved that Council concur
in the report of the committee. The motion was seconded by gr. Wheeler and adopted
Mr. Jones and Rayor Dillard voting no on the grounds that the property owners in
the 3600 block of Oaklawn Avenue have been misled and if there is anything Council
can do to help them it should.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREeTS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to n committee
composed of Messvs, Arth"v
Clnrh for stUdyo report nnd recommendation the request of Messrs. Hsrris 5,
Dlrchrield ned John Kermit Hlrchrfeld for permission for their building located
1114 Fourth Street, 5, M,, to encroach c distance of 0,15 foot on nn alley for the
iremnlning life of such building, the committee submitted · written report, advising
that it does not see mhere the eucrouchment would Interfere mith any services of
the city and recomaendtng that the request be granted.
NFo Garland moved that Council concur in the recommeldatinn of the
com,lttee and that the attovneF for the petitioners he requested to prepare
proper meusure authorizing the encroachment, The motion was seconded bV Mr, Fond
and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The Airport Committee .submitted the foil*ming report,
recommending that four hangar buildings be constructed at Roan*he Municipal
(#o~drum) Airport:
*Roanoke, Virginia
June 2,
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
During a called meeting of Conncil*s Airport Committee Jane 1,
1965 the matter Of building Hangars at ~ood£um ~irport, to
accomodate at least ten twin engine and ten single engine
all of this space have been received from corporations and
individuals and we are satisfied that Hangars are badly needed.
Vour Committee voted unanimously to recommend to CoancIl the
immediate constraction of 4 - 50 it. by 100 ft. hangar buildings
to be located East of the present Quonset Hangars between taxi-
way z27 and the Access Road according to preliminary plan ~3392 -
B on file in the Office of the City Engineer.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy Lo Webber
Roy L. Webber, Chairman
Roanoke City Council's Airport Committee"
In this connection, Hr. Marshall L. Harris, Manager of the Airport,
appeared before Council, estimating that the hangars would cost approximately
$80,000 which could be amortized by rental fees in ten years.
Mr. 5toiler explaining that the city does not have $80,000 available to
construct the hangars, Hr. Harris replied that he knows of t~o individuals who
would be willing to construct the hangars at their expense if they are.pernitted
to amortize the cost thereof in lieu of rental fees under a long-term lease.
Various members of Council voicing the opinion that if the hangars are
constructed it is the responsibility of the city to build them, but that city funds
are not available for this purpose at this time, Mr. 5roller moved that a
committee be appointed to study the method of financing the construction of the
hougsrs and the rate structure for the :rea,el Of son, end to submit its.report ted
recommendation to ~ouncll, The motlo~ mas seconded by ~r, Mheele~ and adopted,
Mayor Dillcrd voting un,
Mr, St,lief thin mo~ed that Messrs, Jones £, Jones, Chuirmsn, Vincent 5,
Rbeeler sad Murray A, St,lief be appointed us members of ~he ~om~lttee.
.Mayor Dillard stated that the original motion of Hr. St,lief has
already been adopted and moved that the motion naming the committee is out of
order.
Mr, St,lief appealed the ruling of the Chair.
Mayor Dillard refused to Consider the appeal.
Mr. Pollard moved that the meeting be adjourned.
The motfon failed ~or lack of a sncond.
M~yor Dillard then named Ressrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Clarence
Pond and Vincent $. Rheeler as members of the committee,
AIRPORT: The Airport Committee submitted the following.report with
reference to air service between Roanoke and New York City:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 2, 1965
TO Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
During a'called meeting of Gonncll*s Airport Committee June
1, 1965, City Manager Arthur Owens and Chamber of Commqrce
$/ Roy L. ~ebber
submitted the following report: ,
'~0: Members of Roanoke City Council
FROM: Northwest Community Cea,er Stody Committee
On January,8, 1964, Councilts Northwest Community Center
Committee, composed of former Mayor St,lief, Mayor Dillard,
Mrs. Mozelle Scott. Dr. L, £~ Paxton, Fermi,
Sydnor, the late £. $. Rrown and your chairman, held its
first meeting to discuss the possible construction of a
in this section of our city.
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Tour cowwittee Bet want times in order to present to Council
fall amd cowplete study au ~ facility which would adequately
meet the needs or 8 9rowing oreo in our city, As inspection
uts wide of the City's existing centers; severnl weetlngs
involved the selection of o suitable locution for the focilltT
undo with the nssiatanceof cur planning director, Eureka Park
was ultiwntelT chosen; detailed studies of existing ntllitT
facilities followed to deterwine their relationship to the
site selected; krohltkcturol firms were interviewed tad one
selected to prepare the plans for nB appropriate facility; and
finally, after many months o( careful planning and serious
consideration, plans on the recommended facility were completed,
approved by Council and bids were called for,
Council might be i~te~es~ed.ln hob the plnns for this facility
came about, During the period of investigation, it mas brought
to your cowwitteets attention that Greensboro, North Carolina
uas in the process of constructing its second cowwunlty center
and bad developed a plan which had been well received nnd
acclaimed by the clt.izens of Greensboro. A trip by members
of your cowwittee,uas wade to Greensboro, and their findings
substantiated their Information, Details on the Greensboro
facilities were obtained bT Nra Owens for the committee, and
with these deta$1a lair committee adopted n plan similar Lo
that of this city. Greensboro radar is In the process of
completing its third facllitT, each one or Fhich follows their
basic plan but each being slightly larger and improved through
trial and error, Our architects visited Greensboro and with
their hnowledge nnd the hnowledge received from the Greensbaro
people developed our plans but included minor improvements
which the! felt would reduce maintenance costs.
As you hnow, bids were called for, and on May IO five bids were
opened, with the low bid being submitted by Martin Brothers,
Contractors, lac. in the amount of $136,900.00--$36,900 above
the amount appropriated. These bids were then referred back
to your committee for tabulation. In the meantime and before
the committee beldams meeting, ~r. Owens was requested to
investigate the possibility of the City being able to obtain
funds from £*O*A** a Federal program. Mr. Owens, while in
Xashington, investigated this possibility but was informed
,that funds available under this act could go for leasing of
suitable facilities but not for construction.
Tour committee, as instructed, met with our architects and,
after serious consideration as to all aspects involved, voted
unanimously to recommend to Council that the low bid of Martin
Brothers, Contractorse'Inc. be accepted and that the additional
funds in the amount of $45.489.60 be appropriated in order that
construction of this facility night be started as soon as
possible. In making these recommendations, the committee also
voted to reject the alternate bid Of $5,500.00 for air
conditioning.
In your deliberations, we ask that you consider ~he following:
1. All of us, and we believe you will agree, concluded
that this facility is greatly needed and should
be provided.
2. The committee, with our architects concurrence,
knows that we received the best possible bid.
,3. The committee took into consideration the under
estimated appropriation and, after reviewing other
recently received bids on other building programs
in the valley, was disturbed by the increase In
, cost over estimates but did not believe our bid
was out of proportion.
4, The committee in an effort to reduce the cost to
the City explored other possible outside help.
Taking into consideration the present bid and the fact that
this trend is likely to continue due to the forthcoming increase
in items such as steel, material, social security and labor,
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your committee reels that this Is the best possible time to
proceed with this construe,lo, and. thsse requests Counnil*s
approval"in these.recommendations. ·
S! Benton O. Dillard
" Benton 0. Dillard
~t Murray ~t Sto(ler
Murray A. St,lief
S/ F~nni~ Brown ,
Pennia Brown
S/ Dr. L. E, Paxton
Dr. L. E, Paxton
Sf Mozelle At' Scott
Mrs. Mozelle Scott
~/ L. At S?dnor. SFt
L. A. Sydnor, Sr.
.5! James E, Jones
James E. Jones. Chairman'
In this connection, members of the committee appeared before Council in
support of the construction of the Eureka Park Recreation Center.
After a discussion as to the financing of the project. Mr. Garland moved
that Council accept the report of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of Hap,in Brothers Contract.rs. Incorporated:
(~16467) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a civic center
building in Eureka Park by accepting the bid of Martin Bt,s, Contractors, Inc.,
made to the City therefor; rejecting four other bids made for the construction of
said civic center1 and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of OrdinanCe. See Ordinance Cook.No. 20. page 205. l
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. ?*
NAYS: None-[ .................
Rr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating an
additional $45,4~9.60 for the project:
(~16468) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section al?0, "Gapital,'
of the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance~ and provi~ing for an emergency.
(For full text of O~dinance. see Ordinn~ce Book ~o.~28, page 206.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Or~ln~nce. The motion was seconded
by Mr, St,tier and adopted by the foll0w~ng vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Il,r, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................'~--7.
NAYS: None ................... O.
Park Recreation Center is completed and dedicated. Yhe motion was seconded by
Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE, * .. '. .... . ·
¢ONSIDERAYIONOF CLAIMS: NONE* , .. ..
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND FLAYGRODNDS-RADI05: Ordinance No. 164540 authorizing the
rental of roar square feet of table space in tbe. southuest corner or the trans-
mitter building atop Mill Mountain to the United States Government for use by its
Alcoholic Tox Unit, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, mas again before the body,.Mr. Stoller offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(n16454) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental or four (4) square feet of
table space in the southmest corner or the transmitter building atop Mill Mountain
to the United 5totes Government for use by its Alcoholic Tax Unit, upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 20, page 201,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motionMas seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
NAYS: None ....................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to employ four Disposal Laborers
in the Refuse Collection and ~isposal ~ivision of the 5apartMent of Public
he presented same; whereupon, Mr, Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16469) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 206.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr, Jones pointed out that it is past the 11:00 o'clock
deadline for night meetings of Council and moved that the body continue with the
meeting, The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and adopted, Mr, Wheeler voting
no,
TRAFFIC: Council having adopted Ordinance No, 15432 on October 21, 1963,
directing the erection of a vehicular barricade across Corbieshaw Road, S, W,, at
the west corporate limits, a group of residents of Corbiesham Road appeared before
the body, advising that the Oak Grove Development Corporation has petitioned the
Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke for a temporary injunction against the Council
of the City or Roanoke and the City Manager restraining the maintenance of the
barricade and directing the immediate removal thereof,
Among those apeoiilg om the JsbJect uern Heists. L. R. Csrr, L. S. Leedy.
Fred L. ~rtght nnd 5. J. Elliottt the residents of Corbieshsm Road sooting that
they plan to-oppeor nt the ~enrlng fmnn'effort to keep the barricade nod tbnt
they mould like to know Council. is behind them in their effort.
FIRE DEFARTNRNT-GDRRISSION£R OF T~E R£VENU~ Council nt its meeting om
June lo 1965. having referred to the City #ansger for investigation and report
n couplaint of Hr. Wallace M. Mattoxt~cundidate rot the Democratic nomination for
Commissioner or the Revenue that the Chief of the Fire Depnrtuent has ordered
firemen to remove his campaign bumper stickers from their private automobiles on
the grounds that the cars are parked on city ~ropertyo Mr. Matron appeared before
the body. pointing out that the Democratic primary is only a little over a month
awayt and urged that the investigation be made as soon as possible.
Hr. Rheeler moved that the meeting be adjourned without considering the
remaining items on the Council agenda. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Pollard and
adopted, Mr. Jones voting no,
ATTEST:
APPROVED
.!
COUNCIL, REGULAR REETING,
Bondey, June 14, 196§,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular:meeting in the Council
Chumber in the Municipal Building, Monday, June 14, 1965, at 2 p,m,e the regular
meeting b,ur, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garlund~ James E~ Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E. Pond, Hurruy A. Stoller, Vincent S, Nh,olaf and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr. James
,Einctuon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: Mayor Dillard pointed out that June 13-1ga 1965, has been
*proclaimed as National Flag Week, that today is Flag Day; and asked the City Auditor
to lewd those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MINUTES:, Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, Hay
24, 1965, having been furnished each member of C,un. il, on motion of Mr, .St,liar,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted; the reading thereof was dispensed mith
and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS~
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously se~ a public bearing for
2 p.m., Monday, June 14, 1965, on the application of Roanoke Hospital Association
to vacate, discontinue and close certain portions of Bell,view Avenue, Lake Street
end Hamilton Terrace, S. E., adjacent to and/or in front of Roanoke Hem,rial
Hospital, the matter mas before the body,
In this connection, Mr. Mllliam A. Dickinson, Attorney, representing the
petitioner, appeared before Council,, advising that it is his understanding a
committee appointed to study the question of possible damages to the Crystal Spring
Water Supply as a result of the proposed addition to Roanoke Rem,rial Hospital
desires to meet with representatives of the Roanoke Hospital Association before
submitting its report, and requested that the public hearing be continued until
2 pem., June 21, 1965.
Mr. Pollard moved that the public hearing be continued until 2 p.m., June
21, 1965, The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
P~TITIONS AND COHMUNICATIO~$:
LIBRAHIES: A communication from Hr. William D. Dltoan, representing the
Garden City Parent-Teacher Association, requesting library facilities for the
Southeast and Garden Clty, sectlons~of Roanoke, was before Council.
In this connection, communications from Mr. J. E. Dudley, Sr., Chairman of
the 5tearing Committee for the Southeast Branch Library, and Hr, Oitman, asking
that the request be considered on June 21, 1965, instead, mere presented to'Council.
Hr. Joue~ moved tint considers*ion or eke request for u Sou*kelSO
Library be,deferred, until tke next regular meeting or Council on June 21, 1965,
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler end unonfmously nd*pied.
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company. irons-
mi*ting u list ~( ~treet l~ghts ~hich war? installed end/or removed during the month
or Hey, 1965, wus before Council.
Oq mo~lo? or Mr. Stoller~ seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unuuimously adopted,
the .communication wes riled. ,.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by twenty citizens, requesting that
Halson Street. S. E** from Pechin Avenue ~o Morgan Avenue. be repaired, was before
Council..
On motion or Hr. St*lie%, seconded by Hr..Wheeler,end uuanimousl~ adopted,
the request was referred to the City #nnager for study and report to Council.
SALE OF PROPERTY: A communication from Mr. John L. Walker, Jr., Attorney,
representing the Safety Wotor Transit Company, offering to purchase property Ignored
On the sou*beast corner of Campbell Avenue and Thirteenth StreetfS. E., described
as Lots 16, 17 and lB, Block ,14, East Side Land Company, Official Tax Nos. ,41108~1,
4110802 and 4110803, for the sum of $1,000, was before Council,
Wt, Wheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Waists. ArthurS. Owens, Chairman. James H. ~incaeon, J. Robert ~homas and
Pollard, ir., for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. ~ollard and unanimously adopted. .
SCNO~LS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND CUTTER: A communication from the Roanoke City
School Board, requesting that curb and gutter be constructed along the south side
of Windsor Avenue, S. H., between Canterbury Road and Brighton Road, at Wasena
Elementary School, was before. Council.
In this connection, Mr. Boy L. Webber,, Chairman of the School B~ard,
appeared before Council. advistn9 that since improvements have been made on Windsor
Avenue surplus ~orm water has been flooding the area and mashing top soil down into
the playground of the schoolt that the estimated cost of the curb and gutter is
$1,530 and since there are no funds available in the school budget for this purpose
it is hoped Council will authorize the project under the regular curb amd gutter.
progra~ of the city.
Mr. Pollard moved that the City Hanager be directed to proceed with the,
project forthwith under the appropriation ~or~the curb and gutter program. The
motion was seconded, by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS-SIDEWAL£, CURB A~D GU~TER: A communication from the Roanoke City
School Board, tran~mitting a letter from Mr. D. C. Droyles, Director of Public
Works, suggesting, that curb and.gutter be constructed on the south side of Beverly
Boulevard. $. W., we?t of ~p~ing Road. along the Grandam Court Elementary School
property, was before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Roy L. Webber. Chairman Of the 5ch*gl Board.
appeared before Council, pointing out that Oeverly Boulevard has curb and gutter
on the north side .at this poi·t, but not O· the south side, that there is con-
siderable storm mater mhich rloms along ~he south ·lde of the street, cutting deep
ditches, thereby ··dermini·g not only .the street, but causing the steep bank
adJ·ce·t to the pavesent to erode, that si·ce Beverly Boulevard issoheduled to be
blacktopped this year the Director of Public Marks feels it is imperative that
action be taken to install the curb nnd gutter, th·t the estimated cost of the
project is $2,414 and si·ce there are no funds available in the school budget for
this purpose it is hoped Council mill authorize the proJect under the regular curb
and gutter program of the city.
Hr. Pollard moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed math the
project forthwith under the appropriation for the curb and gutter progrst. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Jo·es and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS=JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT:, A communication from Mr.
J. Gordon Bennett, Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Virginiao
transmitting · report on an audit of the accounts and records of the Judge of the
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the City of Roanoke for the calendar year
19640 in mhJch audit a staff member of the City Auditor assisted, and advising
that the examination disclosed proper accounting had been made for all funds of
record during the period under veviem, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication a~d report Mere filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS~
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, ~ecommending
that a street light be installed at Oliver Road and Victor Avenue, N. E.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:,
(~16470) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light at the coFner of Oliver Road and Victor Avenue.
N, E.. (AP ~ole No, 230-4581),
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book .No, 28, page 210,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
NAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COU~T: The City Manager
submitted a Mrltten report, recommending that he be authorized to employ a Deputy
Clerk to fill a vacancy at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Mr. Stoiler moved that Council concur in the ~ecommendation of the City
M3nagev and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pond and nnanimously adopted.
FLANNI~G~ Th~ City Homager submitted u mrltten report, transmitting a
commnulooticc ~rom Hr, Werner Ko Sensbnch0 tendering his resignation as Director
of City Planning effective September 1, 19650 in order to assume the position of
Director of Planning nnd Lecturer at the School of Architecture of the University
of Virginia,
Mr, St*lief moved that the. resignation be accepted with regret and that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure in recognition of the
services rendered by Mr. Senshach as Director of City Planning. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
STATE UIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, advising
that the Virginia Department of Uighways desires to obtain an option for the use
material from the Muse Spring property along Virginia Route 116 near the interseotlo
or Sennington Street, S, E**=io connection with the project for Route 581 between
Willlumson Road and Elm Avenue, in the event the contractor for the project wishes
to use the material, the City Manager pointing out that if the contractor does use
the material one of the objectionable blind CUrves along Route 116 would be
eliminated and recommending that Coma*Il authorize the execution of the option.
Mr. St*lief moved that Counoil concur in the recommendation of the City
Homager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
,the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a mritten reporte transmitting the
following communication from the City Engineer requesting certain changes in
Projects 14, 15 and 16 at Roanoke Municipal (Wa*drum) Airport:
'June 9, 1965
TO: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager
FROM: Mr, William F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Airport Projects 14 through 16
As you know, we are proposing to revi~e and amend the above
subject projects in connection with Roanoke Municipal Airport,
The following is an explanation of these proposed changes. It
is requested that City Council consider this at the earliest
.. possible time, since their approva$ of these proposals mast be
given before we can submit them to the Federal Government,
a, Project 14 - this project includes the acquisition
of land along the north-south runway and in the
north clear zone areal also the construction of
apron pavement in the vic'Unity of the terminal
building,
Principally as a result of rising land values
occasioned by the construction of Interstate Route'
SSIt the cost to complete this project as originally
proposed, now exceeds available funds. To minimize
this increase we propose to defer to Project 15 the
acquisition of seven (7) parcels of land in the
north clear zone.
Basically, the apron construction is under contract
and completed to a large degree. We propose to
request a small change order for curbing and guard
rail along the existing service road for the pur-
pose of controlling storm water runoff and a
vehicular barrier; this work is estimated to cost
$3,000 of which fifty per cent (50~) would be
Federal participation.
The original estimate faf this project In acnordnnce
with the Grant Agreement uts $280,000, Our revised
estimate covering the above described changes
including contingencies is $310,000,
It will be necessary rot Council to adopt cn ordinance
requesting and authorizing the execution of an emend-
meat ia the existing Grunt Agreement and its exhibits
far. the purpose of changing the description of land to
be acquired under this project and the change order.
b, Project 15 - this project includes the acquisition or
land in the north clear zone area and the construction
of taximay lighting and a small amount of paving.
in order ~o cov~r the aCquisitiOn o! tb ......
parcels deferred from Project 14, we propose to defer
until Project 16 the acquisition of all or part o! eight
(ill other parcels originally included under this ·
project, Coupled with the construction costs (bids for
which mere recently approved subject to F,A.A. con-
currence), engineering and administrative charges, nnd
contingencies, our estimate for the project as revised
would be $235t0000 It mill be necessary for Council
to adopt an ordinance requesting approval of a new
Project Application in beeping with our pFoposed
revisions, .
c, Project 15- this project includes the acquisition of
land to complete the north and south clear zones and
land adcent to the taxiway serving runway 23,
This will pick up the carry-over land from Project 15,
plus other acquisitions originally intended for this
project. Our total estimate is nam $360,000. It
will be necessary for Council to approve an ordinance
covering a new request for aid in keeping with the
proposed revisions.
These changes have been discussed on several occasions with F.A.A.
Officials who are basically.agreeable to our proposals. They have
suggested minor contingency additions which explains the difference
between the above mentioned project.totals and the figures sub-
mitted to the Budget Study Commission; in no case are these latest
figures more than a few thousand dollars addltlon~l.'
In this connection, Mr. B. Cletug Broyles. Director of Public Norhs, and
Mr. Mllliam F. Clark, City Engineer, appeared before Council and displayed maps
showing the proposed changes.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that Mr, Joseph A. Brown, Administrative Assistant, Health Department,
be authorized to take aa Executive Development program course at the University of
Georgia August 29-September 17, 1965, at a tuition fee of $700 for which funds have
been included in the proposed 1965-65 budget.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones questioning the high cost of
the tuition fee. Mr. Stoller moved that action On the recommendation of the City
Manager be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on June 21, 1955,
in order to obtain additional information, The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGflMAY$: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that he has secured options on four.parcels of land.needed in connection with the
improvement of Virginia State Route 24 and two residue parcels of land needed for
other public purposes, aod recommended that Council authorize the purchase of same.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16471) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of four (4) parcels of
laud needed for the Clty*s'Ste~e Monte 24 Project, and the acquisition of Iwo (2)
residue parcels of laud needed f~r other public purposes, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 210.)
Nr~ Stoller mored the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:' NesSrSo GarlandI Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................
NAYS: None ..................
In this connections the City Manager submltted'a verbal report, recommend-
lng that he be'authorized to submit offers for thepurchuse of other parcels of land
needed in connection mith the improvement of Virginia State Route 24.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recomnendution of the City
Manager end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16472} AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of certain
properties.in the City necessary for the improvement und construction Of State Route
No. 24, in the City; authorizing the City Manager to make to the respective owners
thereof offers for the City's purchase of said propertles~ providing for the
acquisition of said properties, or any of them, by condemnation under certain
circumstances; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinances see Ordinance Book No. 20s page 212.)
Mr. Stoller moved thp adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mro ffbeeler and adopted by t~e following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garlnndl Jones~ Pollard. ~ond. Stolle~. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ..................O.
ffATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommend-
ing that Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the Norfolk and
iNestern Railway Company for a crossing permit over its tracks on the access road to
the Tinker Creek Diversion site across the property of Mr. D. C. Moody.
Mr. Stolier ~uved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance;
(z16473) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's use of un existing private
grade crossing over the right of way and ~rack of the Norfolk and Mestern Railway
Company near Cloverdule, Virginia, upon certain terns and conditions; and providing
for an ener~enCyo
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 214.}
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mro Jones and adopted by the ~olIowing vote:
AYES: MessrSo Carlnnd, Jones. Pollard, ~ond. Stoller~ #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................?o
NAYS: None .................. O.
A3RI~RT: The ~lty Manager submitted a uti,ten report, recommending that
Council authorize the execution or'a lease agreement with the United States of
America, Federal Aviation Agency, for rental of Room No, log in Hullding Ho, I at
Roanoke Municipal (Mo*drum) Airport.for n term of'one year b~ginning July 1, 1965,
and ending June 30, 1966. for the sum or $360 per annum, rot use of Field Engineerin
Group No, 395.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr, Jones voicing the opinion that the
space should be rented on a month to month basis in vleu of a study being made by
n committee of the rate structure at the airport, Mr. St*lief moved that the matter
he referred to the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the
rental of the space on a month to month basis; The motion wow seconded by Mr, JOneS
and unanimously adopted,
BUDGET-BRIDGES: The City Manager submitted a written report, trnnsmlttin
· request of the Virginia Department of Highways that Council adopt a Resolution
requesting a project on Virginia Route 24, Dale Avenue, S, E,, from Vernon Avenue
to the west corporate limits of ¥intono a distance of .15 mile, including the
widening of the bridge over Tinker Creek on Dale Avenue, at a total estimated cost
of $110,000, of which the City of Roanoke would pay $16,500.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted, the
matter was referred to 1965-66 budget studI.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Council having referred the matter of upgrading the
traffic signal installation at Brandon Avenue and Grandin Road. S. ~., to include
pedestrian signals, to the City Manager for study and report as to the estimated
cost, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the estimated cost
of upgrading the traffic signal is
On motion of Mr. St*liar, seconded by Mr. Rbeeler and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to 1965-66 budget study.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having referred to the City
Manager for tnvestigatio~ and report, the question of Mr, Lawrence Ro Hoell as to
when an alley will be extended from Kenwood Boulevard to Greenbrier Avenue, S, R.,
in the 1800 block, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
extension of the alley is scheduled to be accomplished during the month of July.
On motion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the report mas filed.
PENSIONS-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for
clarification and report the complaint of Mr. John H. Mitchell, retired fireman,
that he was unable to get his pension check cashed by municipal departments, the
City Manager submitted the following report:
· Roanoke, Virginia
June 14,
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the reguhrmeetiug of Council of June 1, you referred
to me u complaint of a retired fireman, in mhlch he commented
that ho nas unable to get his pension check cashed by municipal
deportments.
Title 5. Chapter 2, Section I of the City Code of the City
of Roanoke Is as folloms, and I quote:
*No officer dr employee of the Clay who collects dr
receives money payable to the City shall cash uny
check received by hf~, nor shall any such officer
or employee make any accommodation advance or cash
any check as an accommodation for anyone out of any
public Boney collected or received by him, nor shell
any such officer or employee accept any post-dated
check In payment of any account payable into the
treasury of the City.t
The respective officials and department heads are merely
carrying out your ordinance, and they will continue to do so
unless you make appropriate amendments.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
On motion Of Hr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the report sas filed.'
THAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted a written report, advising that the
Judge of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, at a hearing held on' June 14.
1965,* amarded the Oak Grove Development Corporation a temporary injunction against
the City of Roanoke and the City Manager. effective forthwith, restraining the
maintenance of the barricade across CorbJesbow Road, Se Wa, in the city. and the
obstruction or' unlawfhl interference with free and proper use of the street by the
petitioner and others, and directed the immediate removal of said barricade.
Mr. Smaller moved that the City Manager be directed to comply with th~
court order and remove the barricade on Corbieshaw Road immediately. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORT5 OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16460. rezoning property located in the southeast
corner Of Liberty Road and Hill:rest Avenue, N. W., described as Lot 1aA, Block
Milliamson Groves. Official Tax No. 3090236, from'General Residence District to
Special Residence District, having previously been before Council for its first
reading, read and laid over, was again before thebody. Mr. Smaller offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
' (s16460) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond~' St,il*r, Kheeler and
loyor Dillard .....................
HAYS: K,ne .................O,
ZOKIKG: Ordinnnce Ko. 16461, fez,sing property l,coted on the northwest
corner or Salem Turnpike nnd Twenty-third Street, K, M** described as the southern
portion of Lots 15 nnd 16, Block 102, Melrose Lend Cowpany, Official Tax
2322223, from General Residence District to Business District, having previously
been before Council rot its first reading, read end laid over, wes again before the
body, Mr, St,liar offering the following for its second readin~ and final adoption.
(o16461) AN ORBINAKCE to amend and reenact Title X¥. Chapter 4. Section
10 of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance BOOk Ko. 28, page 209.)
Hr, St,liar moved the adoption'of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Il*ri Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................. O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16462. rezoning property located on the north side
of Rerkley Avenue and the south side of Roanoke Avenue Extension, S. W., between
Barks Street and Edgewood Street, described as Lots 7-11, inclusive, Block F,
Virginia Heights Extension, Official Tax Nos. 1510407, 1510406, IS10405, 1510404
and 1510403, from Special Residence District to Light Industrial District, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, ~as again
before the body, Mr. St,liar offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(x16462) AN ORDINANCE to amend and'reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For fu~l text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ko. 28, page 209.)
Bt. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........~ ............. 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having diredted th~ City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending Section 3, Chapter 6, Title VIII, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, to prohibit the cutting of any woody plant on
municipally-owned land by persons other than those employed by the City of Roanoke
for this purpose unless a written permit is first secured from the city~ he present,,
same.
In this connection, Mr. J. L. White, Division Superintendent of the
Appalachian Power Company, appeared before Council, advising that the Appalachian
rower Compasy has about 200,000 trees It has to trim period~clily, o~t Just *Ice
a ~ear, mhich is done by Rattler* Tree Expe~ts, that the power compuuy has had no
complaints concerning its tree trimming program and in view of this is wonderlsg
if the proposed 0rdlnnnee is ,ecesssry, Mr. Mhite ?lllng ut*em*ion to the
provision thc* upon the cutting dole or removal of trees and shrubs all stumps and
roots shall he completely removed Bud the ground surface restored and reseed,do
voicing the opinion that this would be n very expenslre nad fmprnctical pro,*dare,
especially for the city,
Mr. Carl L. Crags*n, Division Manager, Tree Surgery, Rartlett Tree E~pert
Company, concurred in the remarks made by Mr. Mhlte,
Admiral Carl*ton H. Wright, Chairman, City Beautification Committee of ~he
Men*s Garden Club of Roanoke* Insisted that the proposed Ordinance is needed.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. St*lieF suggesting au ~nspectlon
fee of $5 cod the City Attorney pointing out that apparently the Virginia Dep~rtment
of Highways fixes the amount of the inspection fee and the performanc.e bond with
each application, Mr. troller moved that the draft of Ordinance be referred back
to the City Attorney for conference ~ltb representatives of the utfll.ty companies
and the Men*s Garden Club in view of the questions raised during the discussion,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
B~DGET-pAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he pres,ate? same;
mhereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(m16474) A RESOLUTION authortzin~ the City Manager to e~p~oy certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 215.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*lief. ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS; None ..................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SCHOOLS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure exchanging a portion of the south
side of Staunton Avenue, N. W,. east of Fifth Street, closed by Ordinance ~o.
13481, for a strip of land ~ned by Ga!nsboro Nursery School, Incorporated, to
provide access between Lucy Addison High School and Mashington Park, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller moved that the folloMing Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16475) AN ORRINA~£E authorizing the exchange of certain real estate
between the City of Roanoke and Gainsboro Nursery School Incorporated, upon certain
terms end conditions.
NEEBEASt the exchange of the properties herelnurter described bus been
proposed by the City Engineer nnd bus been opproved und recommended by the City
Planning Commission, meeting on Ney 19, 1965, and the Olay #manger has recommended
to the Council its adoption of this ordinonce.
THEREFORE, D£ IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City or Roan,he that the
proper City officials be, and they ere hereby authorized and directed, for end
on behalf oS the City, to. execute, nchnowledge and deliver n good and sufficient
deed oS conveyance, conveying to Galosh,r, Nursery School, Incorporated, that
certain 20 by, lGO-root strip of land abutting the north lines o! Lots 1, 20 3 and
4, Dlooh 2, according to the map AZleghauy Addition as recorded in Plat Boob l,
page 175, in the Olerh*s Office of the Olrcuit Court rot Roan,he County, Virginia,
being the southerly part oS the land in a portion ol Staunton Avenue, N.
here,or,re permanently vacated, closed and abandoned, such deed to he with Special
Warranty,of title and upon form prepared end approved by the City Attorney, the
conveyance aforesaid to be made in consideration of a contemporaneous conveyance by
Galosh,r, Nursery School, lac., to the City of Roan,he of the southerly 20 rent
Lots 1~ 2, 3 and 4, aforesaid, together with sufficient additional land to provide
rot the corner rounding shown on Plan No. 4gO$~pFepaFed in the Office of the City
Engineer, u copy oS which is on tile In the Office oS the City CJerh, said last-
mentioned paecel oS land containing, in ail, opproxlmately .UT3 acre of land and
being~ shown, outlined in blue crayon, on the copy or Plan No. 4905, above-mentioned
said deed to be, likewise, upon such form as is prepared and approved by the City
Attorney.
The motion nas sec,,dad by #r. #heeler and adopted by.the following vote:
AYES: Heists. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St. Ilar and Rheeler .......
NAYS: NayoF Dillard ...................................................
STATE DrGD#AYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing rot the purchase of a parcel of land from CaF1 Cecil
Guckler and Erfte #. Cackler ro£*the sum of $3,33? in connection with the tmprovemen
of Virginia State Route 24 and the acquisition ol the residue of said property
un additional sum~ol $143 for public pnrposes, he presented same; whereupon,
3toiler offered the roll,wing emergency Ordinance:
(z16476) AN ORDINANCE directing the acquisition of certain property
needed for the improvement Of State Route No. 24 and the acquisition Of certain
additional residue property needed*for public purposes, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 23, page 2i6.)
Mr. $toller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
TAXICABS: Council having directed the City Ah,or*ay t~ prepare the
proper measure approving the issuance of mn extended Certificate of Public
Convenience end Necessity to BoP.Ua Cab Company, Incorporated, for the operation
of ten rather then six taxicabs in the City of Roanoke, he presented seme~ mkereupou
Hr. Nh*clef moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon i,ts first readings
(ml~477) AN ORDINANCE approving the extension of m certificate of public
convenience and necessity to be issued B.P.#. Cab, Conpuny, In, atp.rated, for the
operation o~ certain taxi~abs in the City°
g~ER~AS, at the meeting of the Council held on Jane 7. 1965, the City
#ana~er reported to the Council es required by Section 5, Chapter I of Title IIX
of The Code, of the City of Roan.he0 1956, on the upplication of B.P.M. Cab Compuny,
Incorpo~eted, for a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing
said company to operate ten (lp) taxicabs In the City, Ordinance No. 15680 end
certain prior ordinances having authorized the operation of six (6) such taxicabs~
and
W~EREAS, it appears from the report of the City Manager that due and
proper notice of said application has bees gives and published by the applicant as
provided for in Section 4, Chapter 1, Title IIX, of said Code, and the City Manager
has recommended that the Council approve the issuance of the extended certificate
of public convenience and necessity; and
NHER~i$, since the filing of the City Manager*s report mith t~e Council
as aforesaid, no party has taken or filed written exceptions thereto with the City
Clerk, and the Council concurs in the recommendation made by the City Manager.
~flEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roan,he that said
Cuuncil does hereby authoriz~ and qpprove t~e issuance by the City M~nager to
B°P,N, Cab Company, Incorporated. of a Certificate of public convenience and
necessity authorizin9 said company*s operation of a total of ten (10) taxicabs on
the streets of the City in accordance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 1,
Title XIX of The Code of the City of,Roanoke, 1956, and other applicable ordinances
of the City; all prior certificates of public convenience and necessity heretofore
Issued qr authorized to be transferre~ to said BoPoN. Cab Company, Incorporated,
to thereupon be cancelled and revoked.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following
VOte:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St.lie*, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
_ NAYS: N~ne-~ ...............O,
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having requested the attorney
for Messrs. Harris S, Birchfield and John re*mit Birchfleld to prepare the proper
measure permitting ~he encro~chmen~ of thei~ bnild~ng located at 1114 Fourth Street,
S, No, a distance of 0.15 foot on an alley for the remaining life of such building,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr, Stoller moved that the full,win9 Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
I
(n16478), AN ORDINANCE authorizing end permitting the encroachment of u
certain building existing on~properW known as the northerly part of Lot B. Block
22, Lewis Addition (Official,Tax No. 1022609)elu, upon iud over a certain public
milky within the City of Roanoke and the main*em*nee of such encroachment upon
certain conditions.
MfiEREAS, application has been made to the Council of ~he City of Roanoke
that the City of Roanoke authorize the maintenance and continuance of a certain
encroachment of an existing ,building in, upon and over a certai~ publi~ alley in
said Block 22 of the Map of Lewis Addition, beginning at a ,point 1~0 feet northerly
from Albemarle Avenue, S. U., and east of Fourth Street, So M., a distance of 0.15
foot .in said public alley, as such encroachment now exists and as is nh*mn on a
map made by C. H. Malcolm ~ Son, dated May 5, i965, on a plat showing subdivision of
property of Harris S. Slrchfield, widower, and John Hermit Blrchfield and
Christine L. Olrchfield, his wife, a copy o~ which map was filed with the aforesaid
application and is on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and
MHEREAS, the matter was referred by the Council of the City of Roanoke
to a committee consisting of the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City
Engage*r, for investigation and recommendation and said committee has recommended
that the continuance and maintenance Of said encroachment should be permitted until
said building is destroyed or removed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of th~ City of Roanoke that the
present owners Of said property and their successors in title of said, property
described as the northerly portion of Lot 0, Block 22, Map of Lewis Addition.
Official Tax No. 1022609, be, and they are hereby, authorized to continue to
encroach and to maintain an encroachment of the existing building on said property
in, upon and over a certain public alley located in said Block 22, Hap of Leman
Addition, beginning at a point 130 feet oorther~y from Albemarle Avenue, S. W., and
east of Fourth Street, S. W., a distance of 0.15 foot in said public alley, as such
encroachment no~ exists and o$ is shown on a map made by C. fl. Malcolm ~ Son dated
May 5. 1965, on o plat showing subdivision of property of Harris S.,Bitchfield,
widower, and John Kermlt Birchfield and Christine L. Hirchfield, his wife, a copy
of which map was filed with the aforesaid application and is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk, to the extent that such encroachment now exists, and as same
appears on said map, until the building on said property Is destroyed or removed.
HE IT FCRTHER ORDAINED that an,attested copy of this Ordinance, together
with a copy of the aforementioned mapo be, at the request of any aforesaid applicant
transmitted to the Clerk of the Hastings Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to be spread at the cost of such applicant upon the deed books in said office.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard ended*pied by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
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TRAFFIC: Council having adopted Resolution Ko, 16459, authorizing the
GIW Baoager to cause 8 portion of Kirk Aveoue, S, M** to be closed to traffic on
June 12o 1965, between the hours of O u,w, and .5 p,m** in order that the Roanoke
Fine Arts Center might conduct thereon its annual public outdoor Aris Festivalt the
CiW Manager advised that the Arts Festival was not held because or inclement
weather; whereupon, NFo Jones offered the following Resolution:
(~16479) A RE$OLDTION authorizing the City Manager to chase a portion of
Kirk Avenue, S. M** to be closed to traffic on June lg, 1965, between the hours
0:00 a,m, and S:O0 pom, t in order that the Roanoke Pine Arts Center may conduct
thereon its annual public outdoor Arts Festival,
(For fell text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28. page 217.)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Me ssrso Carlando Jones, Pollard.. Pond. St.liar° Mbeeler and
Ma/or Dillard .......................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS flUS~NESS:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND ~LAYGROUNDS: Council at its meeting on
February 23, 1965, having adopted Ordinance No, 16292, providing for the purchase
of 4°5 acres of land from Messrs. Herman Trompeter and S, Albert Trompeter at a
price not to exceed $?,000, in connection with the extension of. Niley Drive along
Roanoke River, and Mr, Barry N, Lichtenstein, Attorney, having requested that the
Ordinance be amended to permit extension of sewer laterals to the remaining
property of his clients and the construction of a maximum of five crossovers at
equal intervals, and the City Manager having voiced the opinion that any amendment
to Ordinance No. 16292 should be permissive rather than mandatory cc the basis of
if and when*Wiley Drive is extended, and there having been some question with regard
to the crossovers, and the request having been referred to the City Attorney for
investigation and preparation of the proper measure. Mr. Lichtenstein appeared
before the body, advising that there seems to be some confusion as to whether,or
and displayed a map showing the need for the crossovers if and when Niley Drive is
extended over a portion of the 4oS acres of land purchased by the city.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. ~heeler moved that the question be
referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager to confer with Mr. Lichtensteln
in the preparation of the proper measure on the basis of the map displayed by the
80NOS-CITY TREASURER: Mr. 5toiler pointed Out that the City Treasurer is
not included in the,blanket bond for city employees and moved that the question of
Nessrs, Robert A. Garlond, Choirmon, Benton O. Dlllord; Roy R. Pollard, St,,
nuerord n, Thompson nad Jack H, Coulter for study, report end recommendation to
Council. The motlon was seconded by Mr. Jones nad unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENt: Hr, Stoller presented the follouing communication,
suggesting that the Police Department be surveyed nad rated by on Impartial
orgnnizotion such os the International Associctlon of Chiefs of Follce~
#Hay 20, 1965.
Honorable Hayor and Fellow Members'
of Roanoke City Council.
Gentlemen:
Me ore all interested Jn improving the working conditions of all
our City departments. A. particularly important, one which
affects all our citizens is our Police Department. Our police
protect our lives and property, enforce our laws. and maintain
the tranqolliW of our community.
Desiring to improve the efficiency of our Police Department, it
is my suggestion that me hare Jt surveyed and rated by an
impartial organization such as the International Association
of Chiefs of Police.
it may be that a reorganization of the Department would be
proposed. However, I do not wisk to anticipate the results of
the survey. It is also well to note that our administrators
are aware that local salaries rank low and that lack of funds
has been n serious handicap in improving the calibre of the
Department.
The present Council, however, can pridefully point bo its
institution of a 40 hour week, increase of personnel and
ratings, increase in salaries, increase in equipment, paid
holidays, use of police dogs, establishment of a youth bureau,
and establishment of a ironing division, all accomplished
since September, 1962.
It would also be my thought that we extend this survey approach
to other departments from time to time. Within the limitations
Of funds available to ns, we must constantly 3trlve to have as
good a City as we can afford in all operations.
Sincerely.
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Is
Murray A. Stoller.*
In this connection. Mr. Ronald D. Schoenbardt, President, Employee
Opinion Surveys, Incorporated, appeared before Council and verbally outlined a
proposal for making such a survey.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request of Mr. Schoenhardt that his firm be
employed to make the survey be taken under consideration and that he be requested
to submit his proposal in writing to the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: Mr. Stoller presented a communication from the Housing and
Home Finance Agency, announcing the recertification of the Workable Program for
Community Improvement in the City of Roanoke until June 1, 1966.
On motion of Hr. Stoller. seconded by Hr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted,
the communication mas filed.
SIGNS: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council a request of
the Roanoke Bridle Club for permission to install a banner across Jefferson Street
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for tb~ per~od trot ~aae l?~ 1965, through Jane 26, 2965~ la connection vltb Its
Annual Horse Show to he held at ~eher Field on June 26. 1965,
Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the request nod uttered the
to~lowing Resolution:
(a164BO) A RE$OLUTIOR authorizing the City Manager to permit the Roanoke
Bridle Club to install a banner across Jefterson Street upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For tull text ut Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page 2IT,)
Hr. Slollor muted the adoption of the Resolution, The notion mas secoade~
by Mr. Pollard and adopted b7 the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs, Barland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
On botion Of Mr, ~ollnrd, seconded by Mr. Stoller and annuimously adopted
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/ Glty Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL ME£TING,
Nede~sdey, June,16, 1965o
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the
Auditorium Of the Cityts Health Center, Mednesdiy. June 16, 1965. it 7:30
for the purpose of cont~nuing the public hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance
to review the Ordinance in general, permitting the Roanoke Bar Association and
attorneys representing various requests of citizens regarding zoning ~f certain
parcels of laud to be heard.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland. James E, Jones, Roy R, Pollard,
SFe, Clarence E. Pond, Murray Ao Stoller and Vice Mayor Vincent S. ~heeler ........
ABSENT: Mayo~ Benton On Dillard ........................................I.
OFFICERS PRE~ENT: ~r, James N. Eincaaon, City Attorney.
ZONING: Council having continued its public ~earlng until 7:30 pom**
May 19~ 1965, on the proposal of the Roanoke City Planning Commission to adopt an
Ordinance amending in its entirety Chapter 4, of ~itle XV, Of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as presently amended, relating to Zoning, thereby amending,
supplementing, changing or modifying all of the regulations, restrictions, bonndarie
and districts provided for iff said chapter or Sho~n on the Zoning Plan referred to
in Section I of said chapter for the purpose of reviewing the Ordinance in general,
permitting the Roanoke Bar Association and attorneys representing various requests
of citizens regarding zoain9 of certain parcels of land to be h~ard.
MOo T. L. Plunkett. Jr** serving on the Bar Association Committee appoint.
t9 study the proposed Zonin9 Ordinance with Messrs. John D. Carr, A. Tracy Loyd,
N. Court:ney King, Jro, and G. Marshall Mandy, advised that the Committee could only
speak as individuals regarding the measure and not as representatives of the Bar
Association.
Mr. John D. Carr of the Bar Association Committee appeared before Council
in opposition to the proposed Zonin90rdtna~nce pointing out the inflexibility of
the measure by calling attention to Section 300o121, Single Family Dwelling, wh'ich
d~fin~s ~ dwelling as occupied by one family only; Section 300.13, Family, which
provides In part. "that unless all members a~e related by blood or marriage, no
such family shall contain Over five persons"; ~ection 130.01, Single Family
Reside~tial District Minimum Yard Requirements, Section 300.341, FrOnt Yard, which
reads in part, *that no fence,wall, hedge or other vegetation shall be permitted
which materially impedes vision across such yard"; Section 130°01, Maximum Height
of Structures, 2 ]/2 storl~s or 35 feet and Section 300.125, High-rise apartment,
stating in part, *stories above the ground level of the'principal entrance;' Section
200.'0~, Certificate of Zonin9 Compliance for ~onconforming Uses; Section 210.01,
Establishment and Membership of the Board Of Zoning Appeals; Section 210.04, Appealsq
P~oced~re$, Notice, Hearings.blob reads In part. *that ~arlngs concerning special
exceptions shall be held exactly ten days after final publication;* and Section
2~0,04 which provides, "that proposed zoning amendments shall.be held only ia the
l~st h·~r 0f the'months or February, Ray, August and Novemberl#snd expressed the
opinion that constant amending of the nap as provided for in SeCtion 100 could
cra·tm un unreadable plan.
'' Mr~ Rern~r R, Sensbach,'Director o~ City Planning, explained th·t the
reason for the definitional a family was to prevent any dwelling from becoming ·
rooming house, that the matter of nonconforming bses could be handled through city
employeeS, that the purpose of setting up quarterly hearings on rezonlng was to
relieve Council of continuous hearings through the year and that notntinns would
oniy be made on tb~ nap r~gnrding {he amendments.
Mr. Samuel P. Nackely appeared in connection with a'reque~t that his ''
property located on the south side of ThuFston Avenue, H. E** between Rllklns
Street and Milliamson Road, described as Lots 2?-30, inclusive. Block B. Hilliamson
Gro~es~ Official Tax Nos. 3070250 and 3070251, be ·Dried underSection 130.05,
General Commercial District - C-2, instead of under Section 130,02, Ou~lex R~sl-
dential District - RD.
Hr. Clifton AD Hoodrum. III. representing heirs of the E.' J. E~erich
Estate, r~quested that ~ l.?g-acre tract of land located on the northeast corner of
Liberty Road and Ridgefield Street. H. E,, Official Tax Ho, 3131501, be zoned under
Section 130009, Light Hanufacturlng District - LH. or some sort of buffer zone be
created rather than zone it under Section 130.02~ ~uplex Residential District -
RB as neighboring property is proposed to be zoned under Section 150.10~ Heavy
Manufacturing District - HR. and property located on t~e northwest corner of Hollins
Road· and Horton Ave'nun. N, E** described as Lots 1 and 2, ~. J. £merick Hep.
Official ~ax Nos. 3130611 and 3130612 be zoned under Section 1~0.0~. General
Commercial District - C-2, instead of Section 130.02, Duplex Residential District -
RD or creation of a buffer zone.
Hr. Claude D. Carter. Attorney, representing citizens in the Hollins Road
area, the Hollins Road Civic League and Hr. Fred G. Alouf, Sr., appeared before
Council ~equesting that properties located on the east side of Bollins Road. N,
between BI'est*ne ~venue and Shull Road, now zoned for business described as a
portion ~f Lots 1, 10 and.Il, Bloc~ 2, Bluestone Addition, Official'Tax Nos.
3250201, 3250203, 32502~2 and 32502131 a portion of a 1.25-acre tract of land,
Official'Tax No. 3256301~ a parcel of'land bearing Official Tax No. 3250302 and a
O. 5-acre tract of land bearing Official Tax Ho. 3~5030~; and property ~ocated on the
northwest corner of Liberty Road and Meadow Street, N. E., described as Lots 10 and
ll,'Block 1, Meadow Land'Map. Official Tax Ho. 2071322 which are now z~ned as
bnsine~s be zoned under Section 130.05o General Commercial District ~ C-2, instead
of a~ proposed under Section 130.02, Duplex Residential District ~ RD.
Mr. Halter H. Hood, Attorney,~ representing Mr. Dudley L. Marsteller, Jr.,
appeared before Conncil requesting tint property located on the s;uth sid; of
Orange Avenge, N. M., between Fifth Street nad Peach Road, described ua Lot 11,
Block 2, Official Survey,*Offlciul, Tax No.'2020218 be zoned under Section 130.05,
Gezernl Commercial District - C-2 instead of under Section.130.03~ General Residence
District - aG-2; tkat property located on the northeast corner of Loedon Avenue and
Nineteenth Street, N. R., described us Lots I and 2t Hloch 300 Hyde Park Land
Compeey, Official Tax Nos. 2210509 amd 2210510 be zoned under Section 130.05,
General Commercial District - C-2 instead of Section 130.03, General Residence
District - BG-1; and that a 1.3~ucre tract of land located on the west side of
Franklin Road, S. M., north of Roanoke River Official Tax No. 1040102 be maintained
us Industrial by zoning it under Section 130.10, Heavy Manufacturing District
instead of Section 130.09, Light Manufacturing District -
Mr. M; Coat*ney King, Sr., Attorney, representing the following property
owners, requested that their property be zoned under Section 130.06. Central
Business District - ¢-3 instead of Section 130.04, Office and Institutional District
C-l: Carter and Jones Dry Cleaning and Dyeing, Incorporated, whose property is
located on the south side of Melrose Avenue. Ne Me, west of Van Buren Street,
described as Lots 4-7, Block 25, Mashing*on Heights Land Company, Official Tax Nose
2761804-2761006; Mrs. Almelda #. Spencer owner of property located on the south side
of Helrose Avenue. N. W., west of Van Huren Street. described as Lot 10. Block 25,
Official Tax No. 276160g; Hr. John £. Thornhill whose property is located on the
southwest coFner Of Mesa 51de Boulevard and Melrose Avenue, N. W., described as
Lots 9 and 10, Block 26, Mashing*on Heights Land Company. Official Tax Nos. 2761909
and 2?61910; and Lewis M. and Marie S. Mills owners of property located on the
south side of gelrnse Avenue, No Mo. between Mesa Side Boulevard and Van Buren
Street, described as Lots 1-4, Block 26, Mashing*on Heights Land Company, Official
Tax NOS. 2761901-2761904.
Mr. Jack B. Coulter. Attorneyt representing Messrs. O, Matts Gills and
Robert M. Putnam, requested that property located on the north side of Shenandoah
Avenue. N. M.. between Stevens Road and Thirty-sixth Street, described as Lots 7-9,
Oak View Heights. Official Tax Nos. 2730222 and 2730223 continue to be zoned as
business by zoning them under Section 130.05, General Commercial District - C-2
instead of Section 130.01, Single Femily Residential District - RS-2.
Nra S. Griffith Dodson. Jr.. Attorney. representing ar. GeorgeKissak, et
al., appeared before Council and requested that property located on the west side of
Mhiteside Street, No So, between Mingfield Avenue and Huntington Boulevard, describe~
az Block 10, Mepleton Heights, Official Tax No° 3150102 now zoned for business be
zoned under Section 130.05, General Commercial District - C-2 instead of Section
130002. Duplex Residential District - RD; and property located on the west side of
Mhiteslde Street, N. E., between Preston Avenue and Fleming Avenue described ns a
3.Sa?-acre tract of land, Official Tax No. 3190325 be zoned under Section 130°05,
General Commercial District - C-2 instead of Section 130001, Single Family Residentia
District - RS-3.
On motion of Mr~ Stollero seconded h~ Nr, Jones and unanimously odoptedt
th? p~blic hearing mas continued until 7:30 p,t,, Jnl~ 14,, 1965, at the Health
Center Asditorium~
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Hayor
COUNCIL,. REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, June 21, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In regular me'eta,ag in the Council
Chamber lo the Municipal, Building, Moadayt June 21, 1965, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith #ay*? Dillard presiding.
PRESENT~ Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James £. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. St*lieF, Vincent $. Wheeler cod Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?,
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCATION~ The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend £. C.
Day, Post*r, Trinity Methodist Church.
HINUTE$: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
June 1. 1965. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council at its meeting on June 14. 1965, having
continued a public bearing on the application of Roanoke Hospital Association to
vacate, discontinue and close certain portions of Belleview Avenue, Lake 5treat
and Hamilton Terrace, S. Eo, adjacent to and/or in front of Roanoke Memorial
Hospital, until 2 p.m., June 21, 1965, in order that o committee appointed to
study the question of possible damages to theCrystal Spring water supply as a
result of the proposed expansion of Roanoke Memorial Hospital might meet with
representatives of Roanoke Hospital Association, the matter was again before the
body.
In this connection, a commnnlcation from Mr. W. A. Dickinson, Attorney,
representing Roanoke Hospital Association, advising that he has been informed the
committee will not be ready to submit,its report until July 12, 1965, and request-
ing that the public hearing be furtber continued to July 12, 1965, was before
July 12, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. St. Ilar and unanimously adopted.
*Progress Report Ho. 2, Roanoke City laclaerttor -
Jnne 21,' 1965 -
INSPECTION TRIP:
On Jane 4, 1965, Messrs. Arthur Owens, Stuart Franklin,
J. N. Hahn, and I made nn inspection trip to Portsmouth nad
Norfolk, Virginia, to observe the cityOs incinerator ut both
places and to see the operation of the power reels and power
tracks' at the l~l's Coil Piers ~t Lamberts Point, Virginia.
The Portsmouth incinerator is relatively new0 having be~n
in service approximately 2 years. This installation mas
engineered by Greeley and Hannah, Chicago, and the furnaces,
stack and allied parts mere constructed by Pyro Incinerator
and Supply Corporation. Blneola,'N. Y.. and Boiler Brick and
Refractory Company, Richmond, Virginia.
The incinerator has 2 furnaces each of which is rated at
ITS-tons per day, total capacity 350-tons per dev. The Stack
is 10' 6u inside diameter by 175' high. It bas a 5-ton bridge
crane Which handlea refnJe from'the garbage pit. The garbage
pit has vertical malls and m~ll hold approximately 500-tons.
The incinerator has a spray system far'removing most of the
fly ash from the furnace gesese and has a large bin located
under the furnace section filled mith mater into which incom-
bustible material from the furnace is dumped. An endless
chain drag conveyor removes the waste material from the bin tO
a highway truck parked on the ground floor. It also has a
recirculating bin for the mater used in the spray chamber.
This is an excellent design of incinerator, has good
operating results, and cost the City of Portsmouth approximately
$1,300,000.00.
The City of Norfslk has 3 incinerators. One located in
the downtown area with a capacity of about 50-tons per dayi one
at 41th Street near NGN*s Lamberts Point Terminal mhich handles
over 130-tons per day, and one small one at Ocean View that has
a Capacity of 12-tons per day.
The only one of the three we observed mas the 120-ton
capacity incinerator at 44th Street. Zbis is a very old incin=
erator*mith 4 furnaces and 2 stacks in mhich the trucks loaded
with selected refuse drive up on a ramp and discharge the load
on the fluor and it ii shoveled from there into the furnaces.
They have no automatic method of removing incombustible material
and the furnaces can be used only a~proxi~ately 7 hours per day and
then the incinerator is shut off, furnaces cooled down and cleaned
out for the next dayts operation.
This is a very inefficient and unsatisfactory type of
incinerator and the City of Norfolk is now making plans to build
a complete nam incinerato~ of larger capacity.
Norfolk has a large sanitary fill pertly located in water
near the 44th Street incinerator which is used to damp SOme of
tb~ garbage from 'the residential sections of'the city.
The inspecti0p trip also l~cluded.a visit t5 N~W*s modern Coal
Pier No. 6 at Norfolk, particularly, to observe numerous appli-
cations of 'reel and power track installations on the two ship
loaders. The purpose of this part of the trip was to determine
the suitability of power reels to replace the multi-conductor
trolley system on Roanoke*s incinerator that has been so
troublesome to maintain. The group that viewed the several
installations of reels and power trachs thought that the power
reels offered a better solution to our problem than the power
track.
CHANGE ORDERS:
Hoanoke City Council passed an ordinance for $60,000 at
the meeting on March O', 1965 to cover modifications of the
incinerator in accordance with report submitted by Greeley and
Hannah.
Hr. Franklin'of Eubank, Caldwell and Associates has pre-
pared specifications and drawings which were submitted to Pyro
Incinerator and Supply Corporation for quotations, and the
quotations have been received, approved by Greeley and Hansen
and we are r~ady to proceed with the follcming items by the
issuance of a resolution Of council covering the expenditure:
I. Damper Controls , , . . . . . $ 1,780 including wiring
2. Recording Pyrometers . . . . '4,040 including Wiring
3. Overflre Air Fans , . , . . . 6,$40 Including Installation
4. Observation Openings .... _1.1OO
TOTAL $13,460
These prices ore well within the estimates of Greeley and
flansen nad we recommend a change order, X-l, be issued so that
the murk may proaeede
A list of spare parts rot the hoist has been prepared by
Hsrnischfeger Corporntlon ns recommended by Greeley and Honsen In
their reporte 9notations have been received and we are ready for
issuance of n change order. X~2. The total amount of the quota-
tion for the spare parts for the hoist is $2,725.30 Po O. O.
Milwaukee. Rlsconsln.
On the modifications of the pomer system for the crane, me
have contacted Appleton Electric Company, Chicago, Illinois. and
Industrial Electric Reels. Ina., 0moba, Nebraska, and had their
representatives in Roanoke to observe, firsthand, the operation
of the incinerator crane and they have submitted quotations on
power reels similar to the one used on the telescopic pipe for
~¥*s ship loader on Pier 6 at Lamberts Point, Virginia.
Application sketchs are being prepared by Embank, Caldwell
and Associates which are to he approved by Greeley and Nansen,
then we are ready to have a change order. X-Ss Issued on
Harnischfeger to incorporate these changes.
Dramings have been prepared by Embank, Caldwell and
Associates on the changes of the cross section of the garbage
bin and these were submitted to Greeley and Nansen. Thes~ have
been approved by Greeley and Honsen and we are ready to put this
o~t for local bids.
It is estimated by Greeley and Hansen that the'cost of this
project will be $10.000.00, which ue consider to be very con-
servative,
The total omonnt for the above mentioned modifications, in
our opinion, will be well within the amount authorized in the
ordinance.
The City Attorney has prepared resolutions to corer the
expenditures for change orders X-I and X-2 for City Council
approval.
W~TER SPRAY FLY ASH REMOVAL SYSTEM:
Embank, Caldwell and Associates have asked Pyro Iicinerator
and Supply Corporation to update their proposal for installing a
water spray fly ash removal system, and they have submitted a
quotation to perform the necessary work, dated June 3. 1965, which
is somewhat less than estimated by Greeley and Hansen.
This mill include furnishing and installing a water spray
fly ash removal system consisting of a fly ash separator, necessary
slurry and booster pumps, settling tank complete math baffles,
necessary induced draft fans with motorst duct Murk'to draw gases
out oft he existing flue and into the existing chimney, alterations
in the furnace hydraulic dampers, pipe murk, etc.
Upon completion of the above work, the incinerator mill be
guaranteed to burn 230-tons per 24-hour day without 'visible fly
ash and within the existing local smoke' ordinances,
The time required to make these chinges can be worked along
math the other modifications and Ynrnace down time would be
approximately 3 weeks per furnace during the modification period.
Preliminary plans have been made by Embank, Caldwell and
Associates covering installation of the water spray fly ash
removal system and thesehnve been sent to Greeley and Hnnsen for
approval,
The original contract between Pyro and the City of Roanoke,
prepared by Embank, Caldwell and,~ssoclates, states that any
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additions or deductions as provided in the specifications
to the original contract'pricbe'e~u'bb lu~tituted by the
issuance or a change order. Since Pyro is thoroughly
familiar with the pr,blaBs exlstihg'ot the incinerator and '
will be doing mark under change order X-l, the committee
feels that both time and'money cab be saved by issuing Pyro
an additional change order to proceed with this work at the
same time.
If this procedure i~ agreed upon, Pyro will prepare the
necessary drawing mhich will be approved by Greeley and
Hannah.
The committee recommends that ue proceed mith issuance
of a change order Immediately.
~PERATION OF CITerS INCINERATOR:
Rather than having the Gltyts incinerator under the
Jurisdiction of the Superintendent of Refuse Collection and
Disposal Department, whose duties are so varied and ~xactlng
that proper attention cannot be given to the Incinerator,
merecommend that the City delegate the operation Of the
incinerator to the Director of Public Works for engineering
advice and overall supervision'and place the daily operation
of the incinerator undera new Job classification and this
step to be taken at the earliest possible date. The new Job
classification is listed below:
A list of operating procedures will be prepared under
Eubank, Caldweil and Associates* direction and this information
will be furnished the Director of Public Works.
We believe this will be a much more satisfactory arrange-
ment, mill offer overall engineering supervision of the
incinerator which is required and is in keeping mith incinerator
operations observed fa other cities.
MAXNTENANC~:
The CltySs Incinerator loses efficiency and the maintenance
cost Is increased because of the lack of proper maintenance.
Rlth the change in operating supervision as listed in the fore-
going paragraphs and with a definite understanding ts to the
responsibility of maintenance these shortcomings can be largely
corrected.
An adequate supply of repair parts for critical items of
the incinerator should be hept on hand and maintaining this
material will be one of the responsibilities of the Director of
Public Works.
LANDFILL:
In order to provide additional cover material, and to raise
the level of the East Gate landfill, it is recommended the 13
(thirteen) houses and all of the vacant lots located On the north
side of Worth Avenue, which property adjoins the East Gate landfill
be acquired by the City.
The Budget Commission has included in the 1965066 Budget an
item of $40,000 to acquire this property. City Council*s approval
of this recommendation would permit the Department of Public
Works to move ahead immediately in having this property appraised
and In acquiring the property. 'Since the incinerator is scheduled
to be closed for a period of approximately 6 seek*$ duration later
this summer, it ia Imperative that action be taken on the land
acquisition at this time.
ESTIMATED DOWN TIME OF THE INCINERATOr:
After all of the material has been received for naklog the
'modifications, including the water spray fly ash removal system,
all the modifications can be made simultaneously and barring
unforeseen difficulties it is estimated the incinerator will be
out of service approximately 6 weeks.
~IMETABLE FOR COMPLETION OF PROJECT:
Depending upon delivery of manufactured materials which are
~n tight supply, Such as motors, fans, controls, steel products,
eton, it Is estimated that approximately 3 months will be re,wired
to prep*re the shop dromlngo Bud secure the accessory mot,rials.
This time mill stort nrt~r City Council bas approved the issuance
of the foregoing c~ange ?rd*rs,
S/ ¢, E, Fond
C. E. Fond**
In a discussion of the matter, M~. St*lief raised the question os to mhy
the re*posed improvements mere not included in the original specifications for
improving the City Incinerator,
Mr. J. Stuart Franklin, Jr** representing Eubank, Caldmell nod Associates,
Architects and Engineers, explained that the firm mas trying to keep the cost'of
the project et a minimem, '
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendations of'the committee
nod offered the following emergency Ordinance approeJng Change Order X-I to the
contract of Pyro Inginerator and Supply Corporation:
(s16481) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to issue Change Order
X-I to the contract of August 16, lg63,'betm~en the City and Pyro Incinerator
Supply Corporation, relating to certain improvements to the Cityts Refuse lucia,rat*
Plant; and providing fir an emergency.
(FOr full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. RO, page
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was' seconded
by Men aheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messes, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7,
' NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr,' Pond offered the following emergency Ordinance approving Change Order
X-2 to the contract of Harnischfeger Corporation:
(~16462) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of a change order to the
Oity*s contract with Oaroischfeger Corporation for certain improvements to the
City's Refuse Incinerator Plant; and providing for a'n emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 222.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................
Mr. Pond offered the following emergency Ordinance approving Change Order
I-3 to the contract of Pyro Incinerator and Supply Corporation:
(~16483) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to issue Change Order
I-3 to the contract of August 16, 1963. between the City and Pyro Incinerator
Supply COrporatlon.'relhtlngsto ~ertain improvements to the Clty*sRefuse lnctnerato~
Plant; and providing for an emergehcy:
(For fall text of Ordinances see O~dinance Rook No. 28, page 223.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption Of the Ordiacnce. The motion mas seconded
by Ir. Wheeler and ad~pted by the folloming vote:
AYES: MesSrSo Garland. Jones, Pollcrd, Pond, SCalier, Wheeler and
loyor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ................. O,
Hr. Pond moved that the recommendation of the Special Incinerator Committe
that supervision of the daily operation of the City Incinerator be placed under a
new Job classification in the Pay Plan be referred bock to the committee for further
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Pond then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure providing for the appraisal of the property aeeded to expand the
East Gate Sanitary Landfill and the securing of options thereon, The motion mas
Seconded by ~ro ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: Hr. J. E. Dudley, Sr., Chairman of a Steering Committee for
the construction of a Southeast Branch Llbrary, appeared before Council and presentel
petitions signed by 3,160 residents of the southeast section, requesting that a
branch library be provided for their area,
NF. Stoller moved that the petitions be received and filed. The motion
mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
The Reverend Harold E. Helms appeared before Council in support of the
request, Nr, Helms advising that the residents of Southeast have no desire to take
priority over the proposed construction of the Raleigh Court Branch Library, that
they hope funds for the Raleigh Court Branch Library will be restored to the
1965-66 budget non under consideration, but that they would like for consideration
to be given to placing the Southeast Branch Library in line for construction after
the Raleigh Court Branch Library,
Hr, William D, Dltman, representing the Garden City Parent-Teacher
Association, appeared before Council and presented petitions signed by 813 residents
of the Garden City section, requesting that library facilities be provided for the
Southeast and Garden City areas and voicing the opinion that any study made con-
cerning the provision of library facilities for Southeast should take into considera-
tion Garden City, that these facilities should be located centrally so that tbey are
available to the various areas or a bookmobile should be provided for those areas
removed from the branch library.
Mr. Pond moved that the petitions be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted,
Mr. Garland then moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed
of Nayor Benton O, Dillard. Chairman, NF. Vincent S, Wheeler. Mr. #illiam L,
Whitesides and Mrs. Elisabeth N, Dremry for study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
At this point NF. Pond left the meeting.
CITY MAREET: Dr. Joh~ M, Cknppelenr,*Jr,',.Pre~ldeat, Downtown Roan*he,
Incorporated, appended b~fore Council nad presented a plan to revitalize the City
Mather area es prepn~ed'~y the'City #erket Improvement Committee of Domntomn
Roan*bee Incorporated, and the Southwest Section, Virginia Chapter, of The American
l~stltute of Architects,
Appearing in support of the plan were Mr, ¥illiem R. Dill, Executive
Director, Do~ntown Roanoke, Incorporated, Messrso M, Howard Monde Paul D, Grins,
and M, Carl Andrews, members of the City Darker Improvement Commlttee,' Mr. Do Clay
Ferguson, member o! the Doard of Directors, and Mr. Joseph L, Rertz, a merchant
at the City Market.
Dr, Garland voiced the opinion that shoppers have moved amay from this
type of shopping mlth the increase In supermarkets and shopping centers, but was
told that the City Market still operates a hustle-bustle business and is unique
because it Is' In the downtown area where it can be reached easily.
After a further discussion of the matter, Dr. St*lief moved that the plan
be taken under consideration and referred to 1965-66 budget study. The motion was
seconded by Dr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONIND: A communication from Mr. S. P. Nackely, requestin9 that property
located on the south side of Thurston Avenue, N. E., between Welkins Street and
Wlll~amson Road, described ns Lots 27-30, inclusive, Block B, Millinmson Groves,
Offl~lal'Tax Nos. 3070250 and 3070251, be rezbned from General Residence District
to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr, Garland, seconded by Mr, Rheeler and unanimously a~opted
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Rr, Claude D, Carter, Attorney, representin!
Richard R. Damlett Construction Company, Incorporated, requesting that the portion
of a 6, g-acre tract of land oi Franklin Road, S. W,, Official Tax No. 1290101, zoned
as General Residence District, be Fez*ned to Special Residence District, was before
Council.
On motion of Hr. Dh*el*r, seconded by Dr: Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the reqoest was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PAY pLAN:' Council having ~uthor lzed the e~ployment Of Public
Administration Service to make n comprehensive review of classification and compen-
sation plans for personnel rules, and related matters, for n sum not'to exceed
$7,000, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that to include
approximately 300 non=professional members of the school system in the survey will
cost an additional $1,500.
On motion of Mr, StoIlere seconded by Mr, Pollard smd unanimously odopted~
the question of Including these members of the school system in the survey mot
BUDGET-PAY FLAN-PLANHING: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that be be authorized to fill the position of Assistant Planning
Director in the Planning Department since it in of an emergency nature.
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recomtendatlon of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS~ Council having authorized the acquisition of
easements needed for the Wright Road=Robyn Road sewer project from Mr.
Bulloch in the amount of $220,45, the City Manager submitted a mritten report,
transmitting a counteroffer from Mr. Bnlloch in the amount of $367,77, and
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16484) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No, 16232 providing for the
City's acquisition of certain easements necessary for construction of the Wright
Road - Robyn Road - Colonial Avenue and Creston Avenue Sanitary Sewer Project; and
~roviding for an emergency,
(FOP full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No, 20, page 224.}
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr, Pond absent)
The City Auditor advising that an additional appropriation of $1,000 is
needed for the Wright Road - Robyn Road sewer project, Mr. Stoller offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~16485) AN ORDIHANCE tO amend and reordain Section =170, "Capital,' of
the 1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Wo, 28, page 225,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr, Pond absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the folloming report with
regard to the acquisition of property needed in connection with the improvement of
Virginia State Route 24:
"Roanoke, Virginia
Jane 21, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Our negotiator for land needed on Route 24 has advised me
that Mrs. Reua Bradley. owner of Parcel ~o. 04?, 406 Elm Avenue,
S. E., and B. A. and Rildred Nafft owner of Parcel No. 010, 605
Jnmison Avenue, S. E., bare refused the Cityes offers for
necessary land needed for Route 24 in the amounts of $28?5 and
$3152, respectively.
There is a residue left Jn each case; however, I see no
reason for the City to purchase this land unless there is a
willing seller. Therefore, I recommend that you make an official
offer for the necessary property for Route 24 and an offer for
the ~esldae; however, if the offer for the residue is not
accepted, then make no further action to purchase it.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager#
The City Manager also submitted a written report, recommending that
construction easements be acquired fram Rillinm Edward and Montugue M. Starkey and
C. E. and Dorothy L. Moodson in connection with the project.
In this c~unec~tou, a group of property owners ]n the 400 and 50D blocks
of Elm Avenue, S. £., appeared before Council in opposition to the amounts offered
for their homes.
Mr. T. S. Martin, Jr., complained that the price offered for his property
is lomer than the amount it is assessed for taxation, that the price is also lower
than the amounts paid for property In the 300 block of Elm Avenue, So E** and
questioned the method used by the Virginia Department of Highways in appraising
his land.
Also speaking In opposition to the amounts offered for their homes were
Mrs. LaVernia T. Lee, Hr. C. G. Updike and Mr. J. M. Cf*use.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the Virgini
Department of Highways be requested to make a new survey and appraisals of the
properties on Elm Avenue, S. E., from Fourth Street through Seventh Streett needed
In connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, and submit the
results of same to Council for its consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the following
report with reference to acquisition of the former FAA Radio Range at Andrews Road
and Nineteenth Street Extension, N. W.:
"Roanoke, Virginia
June R1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
! have been advised by the City Attorney, Mr. James N.
Elncanon, that the City'has now acquired 7.83 acres of lhnd on
Andrews Road and lgth Street Extension, N. M., which is formerly
the radio range site of the Federal Aviation Agency.
One of the conditions of the conveyance to the City is
t~at the ~land be forever used end maintained as a public path
and public recreations! area as proposed in the Cityts
application made to the government for the conveyance under
date of June 24. 1964.
I recommend that by appropriate resolution that you
include this in the park system of the City of Roanoke and
designate en appropriate name.
Respectfully s~bmltted,',
S/ Arthur'S. Owens
City Manageru
Mr. St*lieF moved that Council concur In the recommendations of the City
Manager Suggesting that consideration he given' to naming the park the John F,
Kennedy Park, and moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the foil*win9 report,
transmitting a petition of residents of portions of Cove Road. Andrews Road and
Florida Avenue, N. M., requesting that a sewer project be initiated to serve the
area:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 21, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A group of property owners in the Cove Road area has
asked the City to pay one-half of the cost of providing sewers.
The total cost is estimated at $3,000, which our part would be
$1500. ·
Under existing ordinance, my office is only permitted'to
approve one-half of the cost of sewer lines up to 300 feet with
the property owners paying all the cost In excess of 300 feet.
The property owners want an exception in this case, and I am
bringing it to you for your disposition.
Respectfully 'submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager*
'Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in ~he r~q~est 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.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a writt~
report, recommending that the United States Of Americat Housing and Home Finance
Agency, be requested'to agree to extend the time provided for in the Grant Agreement
for the acquisition of open=space land in connection' with the Mill Mountain, Ch*stunt
Ridge and Yellow Mountain Recreational Area from one year to two years.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
i Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(=16486) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's contractwitb the United
States of America, Housing u~d Home Finance Agency for grant to acquire certain
open-space land, ,
(For full text of-Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 226.)
~r. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stollero Yheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS~ Moue ..................O, (Mr, Fond absent)
FIRE DEPARTHER?-CORRISSIONER OF TRE REVENUE: Council boring referred
to the City Manager for investigation and report n complaint or
Mattox, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of the Revenue,
that the Chief of tbe'Fire Department has ordered firemen to remove his campaign
bumper sticker's from their private automobiles on the grounds that the cars are
)nrked on city property, the City Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 21, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
You referred to me at yOUr meeting of June 1, 1965. a
complaint of a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Commissioner of the Revenue, with reference to an order by the
Fire Chief that cars belonging to fire department employees be
required to remove certain stichers from their c3rst while'the
cars are located on city property assigned to the supervision
· oY the Fire Chief. ·
I appointed a committee consisting Of the Chief of the
Fire Department. Sidney
Elngery, Assistant Chief Alfred K. Hughson, Staff Captain
Clayton D. Sink and three citizens, Messrso Sydnor M. BrizendJne,
Jr., Danford M, DeShields, Jr., and Frank D. Mandy. to make n
study of the then rules and regulations governing the fire
On September 1, 1964, these gentlemen concluded their study
and I approved the 'Rules and Regulations for'the Government of
the Fire Department.' In Chapter ?, Section ?,11, there is
clearly defined reason governing the situation and I quote:
that is calculated to disparage or bring into disrepute
permitted to remain on the bulletin hoard in any fire
station or elsewhere on any property of the Cityof
Fire Department of said City,'
I feel certain that the gentlemen who drew these rules
were sincere in their belief in trying to make reasonable rules
and regulations, consistent with wide latitude for individuals
to pursue their partisanship activities as they sam fit.
I directed the Chief of the Fire Department to make a survey
concerning partisanship activities and I believe their rules are
consistent with the practices of five other Virginia cities, The
report is available in my office for your observation at anytime,
It would appear to me that Chief Vnnghan In his enforcement
of the rnlesl nhereashe permitted each individual the option of
parking on the fire department property under his supervision ns
usual without the partisanship sticker, or If left on, park
somewhere other than city property, interpreted the rules properly
in my Judgment; and I concur in his actions,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur S, Owens
City Manager*
Mr, Stellar moved that Council express itself as being of the opinion that
tolJtical bumper stickers of the usual type endorsing election of a particular
candidate shall not be construed as violating Section ?.11, Chapter 7** of the Rules
and Regulations of the Fire Department, The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and
unanimously adopted.
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STREETS AND ALI~. YS: Coqucil hiving refqrred to the City Manager for
study end report a petition signed by tweqty citizens, requesting that Mllson
Street. S, E,, from Pechiu Avenue to Morgan Avenue. be repairede the City Manager
subwi.tted u mritten report, advising that repairs to the street will be accomplished
neither permitting, either on June 17 or June 18. 1965. and that in the event of
inclement weather repairs will be made during the week of June 21.
On motion of Mr. St*liar. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
APPOINTMENTS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that he is appointing Dr. W. Allen Hark*F. Dr. E. G. Gill and Mr.
Milliam P. Swartz. Jr.. as members of the Hoard of Health for a term of two years
each beginning July 1. 1965.
On motion of ~r. St*Il,r. seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed,
REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of April, 1965, and listing
other monthly departmental reports on file In hls office.
On motion of Mr, Pollard, seconded by Mr. St*liar and u~animously adopted,
the repo~t was filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTE£5:
WATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to study the bid of Stetsco
Service Company on cleaning, repairing and painting the Carroll Avenue Standpipe
submitted the following'report:
*June 15, 1965
TO - The Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
Your committee has reviewed the bid by Stetsco Service
Company, Charlotte, North Caroline on the subject work°
Inasmuch as only one bid was received and it was con-
siderably higher than had been estimated, your committee
recommends that the bid of Stetsco Service Company be rejected
and that the project be re-advertised in about 90 days, The
need for this work is not so urgent that it could not be
postponed for two or three months and it is probable that a
more favorable bid can be obtained in the fall.
Respectfully submitted,
~/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland! Chairman
S/ Arthur S~ Owens
Arthur S. Owens
S/ J, N, Klncanon
S! Joseph A, Hroqan
Joseph A. Brogan"
Mr. Gm,land moved that Coancil concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the foil*win9 Resolution:
(m16487) A RESOLUTION reJectlag'n bid ~eceived for repolntJog the
*Clty*s Mater Department Carroll Avenue, N, W** standpipe.
(Far roll text of Resolution, see Resolu~lom Hook No, 28, page 22?.)
Mr, Garland moved th~ adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mbeeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 6.
NAYS: None ....Z ............. O. (Mr. Pond absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET-H~ALTfl DEPARTMENT: Council ~t its last regular meeting having
deferred action on a recommendation of the City Manager that Mr. Joseph A. Braun,
Aduinlstrative Assistant, Health Department, be authorized to take an Executive
Development Program course' at the ~niversity of GeOrgia, Athens, Georgia, August
29 through September 17. 1965, in order to gain more information as to the high
cost of the tuition fee of $700, the matter was again before the body.
In this'connection, Dr. Milliam H. Reeler, Commissioner of Health, appeare
before Council, explaining that this Is a concluding and final phase of the Super~
viso~y Management COUFSe that Mr. Brown has be~n enrolled in before, that the
course he took last year has done much to help Health Department administrative
operations,'and that although the tuition fee, mhich does not include travel
expenses of approximately $50, seems high it is his opinion that in ~he long run
it will be a morthwhlle investment.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager that Mr. Brown be authorized to take the course, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Stoller and unanimously adopted~
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: OrdinanCe No. 16475, authorizing the exchange
of a portion of the south Side of Stnunton Avenue, N. M., east of Fifth Street,
heretofore permanently vacated, closed and abandoned, for a strip of land owned
by Cainsboro Nursery Schooi, IncorpOrated, t~ provide for access between Lucy
Addison High School and Nashington Park, having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16475) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the exchange of certain real estate
between the City of Roanoke and Gainsboro Nursery School, Incorporated, upon certain
te~ms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28, page 218.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following v~te:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller and Hheeler ............ 5,
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ................................................. 1.
(Mr. Pond absent)
TAXICABS: Ordinance mo. 16477, approving the issuance of ia extended
Certificate of Fabli¢ Convenience end Necessity to B.P.W. Cab Company. Incorporated.
for the operation of ten rather than six taxicabs in the City of moaaohe, having
~reviously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over. mas again
before the body. Mro Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(x16477) AN ORDINANCE approving the extension of o certificate of public
convenience and necessity to be issued B.F.W. Cab Company. Incorporated. for the
operation of certain taxicabs in the City.
(For fall text of Ordlnenceo see Drdinance Boob No. 2B. page 219.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stellar. hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................6.
WAYS: None ..................O, {Mr. Pond absent}
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16478, authorizing and
permitting the encroachment of a Certain building existing on property known as
the northerly part of Lot 8, Block 22, Lewis Addition (Offical Tax No. 1022609),
a distance of 0.'15 foot on an alley for the remaining life of such building, having
previously been befgre Council for its first reading, read and laid over. was again
before the body. Mr. Wheeler offerin9 the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(~16478} AN ORDINANCE authorizing and permitting the encroachment of a
certain building existing on property known as the northerly part of Lot B, Block
22, Lemis Addition (Official Tax No, 1022609), in, upon and over a certain public
alley within the City of Roanoke and the maintenance of such encroachment upon
certain conditions,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29, page 220.)
Mr, Wheeler mated the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, 5toller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ................. O. (~r. Pond absent)
BUDGET-PA~ pLAN-JUVENILE AND COMESTIG RELATIONS COURT: Council having
directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City
Manager to fill the vacancy of Deputy Clerk in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolntion:
(~16468) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City mana9er to employ certain
)ersonnel.
(For full text of Resolntion, see Resolution Book No. 2B, page 228°)
Ir. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mss
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jonen. Pollard. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 6,
NAYS: None .................. O, (Wro Pond absent)
ACTS OF ACKNOML£DCMENT-pLANNIRG~ -Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare ,be proper measure recognizing the service to the City of
Rosnohe by Mr. Werner K. Sensbuch as Director of City Planning. he presented same;
mhereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the follomlng Resolution:
Cn164Og) A RE~OLUTION recognizing the service to the City by Warner R.
Sensbuch us Director Of City Planning.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook Ho. 20. psge~225.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. GaFland. Jones. PollaFd. Stoller. Nheeier and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mro Fond absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council herin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure granting to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Department of Highways
an option to remove certain sand. gravel or other select soil materials, from the
Muse Spring property along Virginia Route 116 near the intersection of Banning,on
Street. S. £~. in connection with the project for Route 581 between Milliamson.
Road and £1m Avenue. he presented same; whereupon. MFo Jones moved that the follow-
ing Ordinance be placed upon its, first reading:
,(n164gO) AN ORDINANCE graotin9 to the Commonwealth of Virginia an
option to remove certain sand. gravel or other select soil materials from certain
City-owned property, upon certain terms and provisions.
WHEREAS, contractors for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Department of
Hlghmays. will need certain borrow material for tbe construction of State Route
No. 581 in the City and the use of such material from the City's property on Route
No. 116 near the intersection of Hennington Street, $. E.. might serve as a
means of improving said Route NO. 116 in the City; and the City Manager has
recommended that the Council grant the option hereinafter provided.
THEREFORE, BK IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager and the City Clerk be. and they are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver to the Commonwealth of Virginia. through its Department of
Highways. on behalf of the City. an option drawn upon such form as is approved by
the City Attorney. granting said Commonmealth of Virginia or its assigns a right
tO remove certain sand. gravel or other select soil materials located on Certain
property of the City lying on the west side of Route No. 116 south of the inter-
section of /lverlafld Rood. $, E., and Route No.,ll6. estimated to amount to
38.000 cubic yards of material, the same to be removed and the area to be graded
and left in such condition as ls agreed upon by the Gityts Director of. Public
Murks and said Commonwealth or Its contractors prior to the time the. same is
removed, but not to damage or adveFself affect the, City's #use Spring on said
property; said option to be made upon consideration of $1,00, cash, and to extend
for a period of twelve months ir*make effective date of this ordinance,
The motion was seconded by Mr, St*lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..... .-- .....................6.
NAYS: None ..................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with the United States
of America, Federal Aviation Agency, for rental of Room No. 109 in Building No. 1
at Roanoke Municipal (#**drum) Airport on a month to sonth basis, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Wheeler moved that the foil*ming Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(~164gl) AN DRDIWANCE murk*riming the City*s lease to the United States
of America, for its Federal Aviation Agency, of Room No. 109 in the City*s Airport
Building Wu. I on a month to =*nth term, commencing us of Jnne l, 1965, upon certain
terms and conditions,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City
Manager be. and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into and to execute a lease agreement, prepared on U. ~o Standard
Form No. 2 (revised) and as approyed by the City Attorney, by w~ich the City of
Roanoke will lease to the United States of America, for use of the Federal Aviation
Agency*s Field Engineering Group No. 395, one room, known as Room No. 109, contain-
ing approximately 144 square feet of floor space, located in the Cltyts Airport
Ruilding No. 1. at Roanoke Municipal Airport. for a term of one month beginning
June 1, 1965, and e~ding June 30, 1965, at a rental of $30°00 perm*nth payable to
the City at the end of each month, said lease to contain, among other, the following
provisions:
1, Zhat the City will,furnish to its tenant during its occupancy of
said premises and as part of the rental consideration adequate heat, air
conditioning, electric lighting, hot and cold running water, and Janitorial
services;
2. That the lease may, at the option ~f the Government. be renewed from
month to month at the aforesaid, rental, such option to be deemed exercised and the
lease renewed each month for one month unless the G?vernment gives 30 days~ notice
that it mill not exercise its option before said lease or any renewal thereof
expires; no renewal thereof to extend, however, beyond June 90, 1975; and
3. That the Government may cancel said lease, in whole or in part, upon
30 days' written notice to the ~ity,.uotwithstandi~g any ?that provisions of said
lease agreement.
The motion uns seconded by Ur, Pollsrd nnd adopted by the f,il,wing vote:
AXES: #etsrto Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stollero Mheeier~ nad Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6,
NAYS: ~one-' ...................O. (Mr, ~ond ablent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS* BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mayor Dillard brought to the attention nY Council the
question of inviting the Honorable Young Ch,on, Chun, Ma/or of the City of u, mjB,
K,Fane to'mike an official visit to the City of Ronnoke, us a representative of the
City of N,alu and of the Republic of Korea, ss a part of the Sitter City program,
On notion of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted, the matter was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure,
ACTS OF ACKNOWL~DCM£NY: Mayor Dillard informed Council that the
Department o'f Virginia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, has present-
ed the United States Flag to the City of Roanoke to be fl,un over the Municipal
B~ilding.'
Mr. Stoller moved that the flag be accepted and that the City Clerk be
instructed tn express to he Department of Virginia, Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United 5rates, the appreciation of Council for this generous and thoughtful
gesture, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ACTS' OF AUKNONLEDGMENT~PARKS AND PLAYCROUh~S: Mr, Jones pointed out that
expressing ~he appreciation of the City of Roanoke for each donation. The motion
1965, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy,
#r. Arthur N. Matthems Was reelected as u member or the Hoard of Trustees
of the Employees* Retirement Syste~ or the ~lty of H,un,he for a term of four
ye,rs beginning July it 1965. by the f,Il,ming vote~
FOB MR. MATTHEHSt Messes. Corlend. Jones. Pollard, St,liar. Bheeler
end MoTor Dillard ............................6. (Mr. Pond absent)
SCHOOLS: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Mr. Samuel P.
McNeil end Mr. Roy L. Mebber es members of the H,an,he City School Board mill
expire on June 30t 1965. and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Samuel P. McNeil.
Hr. Nheeler placed in nomination the name of Roy L. Mebber.
Hr. St,lief moved that the nominations be closed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Samuel P. HcNeil and Mr. Roy L. Nebber were reelected as members of
the R,on,he City School Board for terms of three years each beginning July
1965. by the f,Il,ming vote:
FOR MRSSRS. MCNEIL AHD HBHH£R: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard.
St,lief. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .................. 6. (Hr. Pond absent)
In this connection. Ha~or Dillard pointed out that there is a vacancy on
the Roanoke City School Hoard as a result of the resignation of Dr. Lo E. Paxton
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Jones plnced in nomJna~on the name of Mary W. Nilliams.
Mr. Stoller moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and nnanimously adopted.
Mrs. Mary W. Williams was elected as a member of the Roanoke City School
Hoard to fill the unexpired term of Dr. L. E. Paxton. resigned, ending Jane 30,
1966, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. HILLXAMS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Stoller, Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................. 6. (Mr. Pond absent)
LIBRARIES: Hayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Mrs. Augusta S,
Edwards, Hr. G. Pr~ cis Cocke and Hr, George P, Lamrence will expire on Jane 30,
1965, that he has been informed Hrs. Edmards does not wish to serve another term,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancies,
Mr. Stoller ploced in nomination the name of Harold E. Helmso
Mr, Jones placed in nomination the name of C. Francis Cockeo
Mr, Mheeler placed in nomination the name of George P, Lamrence.
Mr, Stoller moved that the nominations be closed, The motion was
seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
The Reverend Harold E. Helms, M~ G. Francis Cocke and Mr. George P.
Lawrence were elected as members Of the Roanoke Public Library }oard for terms
of three years each beginning July 1. 1965. by the following vote:
FOR MESSRSo HELMS. COCKE AND LAWRENCE: Hessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard,
Stoller, Wheeler and Mayer Dillard ...........6. (Mr. Pond absent)
On motion or,Mr, ~ollnrd, seconded by Mr, Jones and unenimoosly odoptedt
the meetlug wc~ adJournqd,
APPROYED
AT'rEST:
/City Clerk Mayor,
Monday~ June. 20. 1965.' ''
The Council er the Citl of Rounohe met In regular meeting in the Couoo
Chamber la the Muaicipol Dullding. #onduf. June 28. 1965. at 2 p.m** the regulor
meeting hour. ult~ #slur Dillard presldiog.
PRESEMT~ Councilmen Robert A. Garland. Jam~s E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E. Fond. Hurray A. Stoller~ Vincent 5. Rheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard .................................
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Arthur S. Owens. City Raring.r. Mr. James N.
Klncanon. City Attorney. and Hr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
IN¥OCATIOM: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend J.
Haan,y. President. Lutheran Synod.
HIHUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday. June
7. 1965. hating b~en furnished each member of Council. on motion of Hr. Stoller.
seconded by Hr. ~heeler and unanimously adopt,da the reading thereof mas dispensed
with and the minutes approred ns recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: HONE.
P£TITIOH$ A~D COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMEHT: A communication from Mro N. Frank Smyth,
Director, Dlrision of Corrections of the Department of Welfure and Institutions.
transmitting a report on an inspection of the police lookup by the Dlrision on June
T, 1965, was before Council.
In this oouoectioo, Mr. Stoller pointed out thut the report states the
police lookup is badly in need of repaintio9 nad needs a general cleaning, that the
old cast iron toilets should be replaced with modern prison type toilets and thnt
all cells should be equipped with prison type basins with built in fountains
that prisoners might be able to have drinking water available,
After a discussion of the matter, Mr, Stoller moved that the City Manager
be requested to keep the police lookup as clean as possible and to submit to Council
a cost estimate on the recommended improvements, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted,
CX~Y JAIL: A communication from Mr, W, Frank Smytht Jr,, Director,
Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report on an inspection of the City Jail by the Division on June ?. 1965, was
before Council,
On motion of Hr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were filed,
AUDITS-CITY TREASURER: A communication from Mr, J, Gordon Bennett,
Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Virginia, transmitting a report
on nn audit of the accounts gad records or Hr. J, H, Johnson, Treasurer of the
of Roanoke, os related to revenues collected for the state rot the fiscal y,ur ended
June 30, 1964, advising that the examination disclosed that proper accounting had
been made for all recorded receipts, and that the records hud ~een prepared in an
excellent manner, uaw bernre C~uncll,
On motion of' Yr~ Wheeler, seconded by Yr, Pond and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were filed, '
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A. coumunication frou Roanoke Life Saving and First
Aid Crew, Incorporated, requeutlng that a 10-foot alley running north and south from
a 14-foot alley running east and west between Franklin Road and Fourth Street, S.
parallel to Day Avenue and Elm Avenue, be vaunt,do discontinued and closed, vas
before Council,
On motion of Mr. Stall,re seconded by Mr, Fond and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for stud~, report and
recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUOGET-CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the Sonadscrlber machine in use la hfs office for almost lB years Is
worn oat, and recommended that $1,170 be appropriated to provide for the purchase of
Dictaphone dictating end transcr lbing equipment, as well as a dictating' and telephone
recording machine.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Wanager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16492) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain'Section ~3, 'Manager** of the
1965 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 23, page 230.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 6arland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Nheel~r and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .......... ~ .....
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ~ELFARE: The City M~nager submitted n written
report, adyJalng that the State Board of Nelfnre and Institutions has authorized
$30.71 per day as the new maximum rate for hospitalization of indigent patients
which cau be approved for state reimbursement on State-Local Hospitalization
contracts, effective July,l, 1~65.
Nr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to 1~6~-~6 budget study for
inclusion in the proposed budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler mud
unanimously adopted.'
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,' recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various ~unicipal
departments since they ~re of an emergency nature:
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mRoanoke, Vlrglola
June 20, 1965
To the City Connoll
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The folloming persons are needed rot the efficient operntlon
of the City Government. There ore no new positions other then
that mhich you have approved in the Melfare budget.
Municipal Building - I Janitor, Group 20, Step 1
Maintenance of City Property - I Maintenance Laborer Group 9, Step 1
Refuse Disposal - Street Cleaning I Disposal Laborer Group 10
Police Department - I Patrolman
Health Department - Clerk-Stenographer, Group 15
Public Assistance - Caseworker, Group IO
Supervisor, Group ?
Social Worker, Group 10
Fire Department - I Fireman
Rater Department - I Junior Meter Reader, Grade 15
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur Jn the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a proposal of Alvord, Burdlck and Howson, Engineers, for engineering
services in connection with the plans and specifications for the Palling Creek
Treatment Plant project at a cost of at least $5,000 which will not include resident
supervision, and recommended that he be authorized to enter into a contract with
the firm of Alvord, Burdick and Howson in accordance with the proposal.
Mr. Stoller moved that Councli concur In the recommendatlon of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommendln
that he be authorized to acquire two parcels of land and a construction easement
needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24 and the
residue of the two parcels of land for other public purposes.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~16493) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of two (2) parcels of
land and of a certain construction easement needed for the City'.s State Route No. 2
Project, and the acquisition of two (2) residue parcels of land needed for other
public purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 231,)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motiom mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard end ed,pied by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Gorload. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler end
Mayor Dill,rd ........................ ?.
NAYS: ~one ................ O,
CItY ABDITOB: The City Auditor submitted n financial report of the City
of Roan,Re for the month of May. JgG$.
On motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
the report mas filed.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission fOr
study, report and recommendation a request of the Roanoke Nehi Bottling Oorporation
that property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue. N. W.. between Thirty-fir!
Street and Thirty-first Street. described ms Lot 5 and part of Lots 6. ? nod B.
Tract B. ~orkley Map. Official Tax Nos. 26bOdld. 2660413. 2660412 and 2660411. he
fez.ned from Business District to Light Industrial District. the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be denied.
rapt,sensing the Roanoke Nebi Bottling Corporation, requesting a public hearing on
the matter, was before Council.
Mr, St,liar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m.. August 2. 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF C~NMI~TEES:
TAXES: The committee appointed to study the question of levying a local
sales tax submitted the following report:
*MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council
FROM: Sales Tax Study Committee
SUBJECT: Retail Sales Tax - City of Roanoke
On April 19, 1965, you appointed the undersigned committee to
study the question of levying a local sales tax, the said con-
mittee, to study, report and recommend to Council the results of
this study. Also, we were instructed to meet and work with other
governmental subdivisions in the Valley to ascertain whether or
not this could be a Valley-wide tax imposed by each governnental
subdivision on an agreed upon date.
The committee ba~ attempted ~o carry out the instructions of
Council to the extent that it has held many meetings to study and
discuss spies tax ordinances of other municipalities in Virginia,
as well as a model ordinance prepare~ by the Virginia Retail
Merchants Association. Ordinances considered were from the
following locat~ns~ Bristol, Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News,
~ Williamsburg and Petershurg~ (Ne have requested a Cop~ of the
ordinance adopted ~y Charlottesville, which will be made available
to members of Council upon receipt thereof.) ,The chairman of this
committee in an interview with Horace Edwards, city manager,
Richmond, obtained copy of the Richmond ordinance and discussed
~he basic points of the ordinance which night be applicable to the
City of Roanoke. Mr. Edwards was extremely helpful in pointing
out various sections of the ordinance which ore unlike the
ordinance submitted by the Virginia Retail Merchants Association.
In like manner, discussion mas held with Mayor James Ails, City of
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Lynckburg, relative to Lynchburg adopting n sales tax ordiee·ce~
· nd It wes learned that Lyuehberg is very mush interested to.the
extent that they have appointed · committee to studio ·nd es n
result of this study, ··.ordinance mill be drafted rot possible
passage on October i, 1965.
Some*concern ~·s be~n expressed concerning t~e St·tm
Sales Tax, with several well-known organizations coming out in
support of a State Sales Tax. This method of state taxation has
been before committees of our legislature on · number of
occasions la the past only to have it voted down in committee.
Your cowwlttee feels that this tax has been refused In the past
because the state hsd · surplus ·nd th·t the tax was not needed.
This cowmlttee feels that this coming ye·r, will be no exception.
Me would like to point out that it is nam the opinion of many
that the state will this biennum have the largest general fund
surplus ever. Some estimates have reached $100,000.000. These
estimates can be snbstatiated to some extent by a report from
the State Treasury, which Indicated in a recent statement that
the st·re income for the first two months was $15,000,000 ahead
of the same period last year. Your committee feels that Virginia,
being as conservative as she is, is mt llkei~to impose additional
taxes when not needed, and more especially when there is a surplus
as large aa the evidence today indicates that it wlll be.
,Your committee is well ·ware of the demands the citizens of
Roanoke are placing aport this Council for new schools, libraries,
bridges, utc** demands which me feel are Justly made., Me are
aware of the Major Arterial Highway Plan which has been adopted
by this Council and the amount of money needed to proceed with
this all-important program. ~e are aware of the study being
madeof the positions and salaries of the employees of the City
of Roanoke and the possible effect that this study might have on
· the future operation of the departments of government in our city.
~e are aware of the proposed school construction program which
has a price tag of $6.5 million. There is no question but what
the City of Roanoke at a very early date must have additional
funds to meet the demands and requirements of e growing community.
He feel that the day is fast approaching when the general fund of
oar city will no longer be a source for capital improvements.
This prediction is based on the increased demands of our citizens.
the rising cost of supplies and equipment and the demand for
higher and more competitive pay for the skills of our employees.
To cite one real example, we call your attention to the budget of
our school system which has increased almost $2.000.000 during the
past two years of operation.
Your committee was instructed to meet with representatives
from the Town Of Salem, the Town of Vlnton and Roanoke County in
an effort to determine whether or. not a sales tax in these locations
would be feasible. This meeting was held and an expression as to
the need for this tax was general. Unfortunately. the Supreme
Court of Virginia precludes Roanoke County from adopting a sales
tax through its decision which dealt with Henrico County. However.
speaking es individuals, representatives from the county indicated
that if and when permissive legislation is enacted to permit
counties in Virginla to enact a sales tax, this would be forth-
coming. The Towns of Salem and Vinton are presently studying
ordinances from other municipalities In an effort to reach a
conclusion as to whether or not they would enact · sales tax in
their respective, areas. Expressions from members of these two
governing bodies indicated a willingness to cooperate with the city
and a need for additional revenue, which they felt could best be
obtained througb.a sales tax.
As you know. there are several methods by which we can finance
the capital improvements mentioned above. First, we can sobmtt to
our citizens a bond referendum, which will, in turn, increase the
real estate tax. Me can increase the utility tax rate. which we
.contend will drive industry and business from-our city, jest as
will a high real estate tax. or we can impose a retail sales tax,
which we believe is the most equitable tax of the three.
Realizing the needs of our city, the demands of our citizens.
the cooperation extended by,the Town of Salem, the Town of Vinton
and Roanoke County, and further realizing that the sales tax base
is the broadest of,all taxes imposed, affecting not only oar local
citizens butpersons who ~isit our city attending conventions and
shopping will contribute substantially to this form of taxation,
and that this ordinance be submitted to this Council at the
earliest possible date for passage. It is'further'recommended
that your oomml%tee be ~ontiuued to work uith the city attorney
ia the preparation of this ordinance ia order that it might
assist the attorney mfth the knowledge It has guf~%d through its
study for the post two and one-half mouths,
S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E, Fond
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler.
S/ Juu~; ;, Jones
Jutes E. Jones, Chairman"
Hr. Jones 'moved that CoundIl receive the report o! the committee. The
ua*ion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Eilllam Re Hill, Executive Director, Damn*own Ronnohe, Incorporated,
appeared before Council and read th~ foil~ming prepared statement .in opposition
to the proposed sales tax:
"June 25, 1965
Domntoun acanohe', Inc., appreciates the desire of City
Council to face up to the needs of th~ city and find the money
to meet these needs. Me are well aware that essential'capital
and operational needs are piling up because of lacR or. funds.
But the position of Damn*own Roanoke, Inc., mas sad still
is that a local sale~ tax should no.__~.tbe enacted unless a similar
veudorts tax is enacted by Roanoke County. And many retailers
feel that even if the county ha~d a mandates tax to gu with a
city sal~s tax, business would still be hurt.
Our feeling is that a good tax should stimulate the'
economy, not retard it. There is every indication that a city
~ales tax would hurt business nod retard the economy', meaning it
· nald be a self-defeating tax.
The burden of this tax falls almost e~tirely on the retailer.
It should be recognized that downtown is still very much the
center of retail trade, attracting business from'all over western
Vlrglnia~ Now, if' action had been taken years ago to make
downtow~ so beautiful. So convenient, so competitive, that it
could continue to attract au increasing number of shoppers despite
the price disadvantage caused by a sales tax, we would h~ve little
to worry.about:
Bat that has not been the case. Downtown is just now begin-
ning to get a few of the things it has needed for years. Completion
of interstate 81 will vastly expand the market area. But people
w6net come Just to pay higher prices than Lbey mould pay at home.
In addition, it*s entirely likely that a state-wide sales tax
is only a law'months off. Our legislators appear to be convinced
that they*Il have to give the localities a decent break if the
state wants revenue from this source. So is nam the time to
try a local tax mhich will Jeopardize.our business community?
~e think not. Shopping is a habit. Do something now to
break that habit and many of our friends in western Virginia may
never return.
Of course, use of sales tax revenue for schools and a civic
center is tam, tango Hut council alr?ad? has before it another
perfectly sound proposal for financing the civic center. All they
need to do is act on it. As for schoolst action that could cripple
our business community very probably would eliminate some of those
needs by eliminating quite u few of the people who use our schools.
Neither should we forget that the businessmen who are con-
cerned about this tax risk their own capital and pay other taxes
to the city. They employ thousands of people. Some of them follow
in the steps of their fathers and grandfathers in playing u major
part to help build this city.
Theywant to continue to help building this city. ~e asr
conn'cil to give them this opportunity by making it easier for
them to do business, not harder.*
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Mr. Feyton R. Keller. President of the Roanoke Rerchnn&s Association,
appeared before Council and presented the following communication ia opposition in
the proposed sales tax. Mr. Keller voicing the opinion that the best thing Council
can do is to adopt a Resolution rag*eating the 1966 General Assembly to pass a state
sales tax:
#TO THE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL June 19, 1965
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
A careful reading of the City budget study news reports
and of Council's Sales Tax CnnmitteeOs report recommending a
local sales tax for Roanoke does not. ia our opinion, afford
sufficient evidence of the immediate need for so drastic a
measure.
The Roanoke Merchants Association therefore wishes tn
reiterate Its opposition to a local sales tax expressed in our
letter to Council of October 10, 1964. We attach a copy of this
letter, inasmuch as ne feel that the reasons given therein for
considering this proposed tax unwise and short=sighted apply
with equal force today ns last fall.
Retailers probably have the largest stake of any group in
sound community progress. The advancement of Roanoke is
essential to the survival and economic well-being of every
merchant, large and small. We are sympathetic with CouncllUs
problems ia providing for the needs and desires of our
citizens, Our primary concern at this time is that Council
members will not take precipitate action which may irreparably
damage Roauokets public image and progress.
Ne feel that there is considerable doubt that several of
your Commlttee*s apparent assumptions will materialize, On the
contrary, for example, ne believe there is every'Xikelyhood
that the State Legislature can and will be persuaded to enact
a state-wide uniform sales tax at the coming session starting
in January, with adequate revenue provision for the localities,
thus ending the pressure on Virginia cities for a patchwork of
diverse sales tax ordinances extremely disrupting to business
and the public alike.
Above alit Council should not overlook the fact that the
proposed 2~ local sales tax will be paid, by the public; that it
will immediately and materially increase the cost of living of
every Roanoke Citizen and homeowner an estimated $25.00 per
persont or $100,00 annually for a family of four, Residents of
surrounding communities will be free of this tax, except to the
limited extent they can be persuaded to buy in Roanoke, and pay
this additional tax,
In spite of conflicting reports, local sales taxes ~,ave
reduced retail sales, lowered city revenue from license taxes,
caused a decline in real estate values in commercial areas, cut
employment and decreased payrolls, and accelerated a growth in
suburban shopping centers outside the city limits,
Me nrge yon gefltle~en to 'make haste slowlye and not
sacrifice Roanoke's sound long-range progress in your search for
additional needed revenue,
Sincerely yours,
S/ Edward Co Moomaw
Edward C, Muumuu,
Executive Vice President*
Also speaking in opposition to the proposed sales tax were Mr. J. R.
Arthur and Mr. John L, Thompson.
Mr. Garland read the following prepared statement in opposition to the
~proposed sales tax:
*lhat is being proposed here is a very serious matter and
I want no mistake made as to ny position on the proposed sales
tax and I have therefore prepared a statement to that effect, so
that I will be in no way misconstrued as to how I stand in this
most important matter.
I must protest Jn the strongest terms possible the proposed
2~ sales tax which is now before Council; and X must issue a call
to the people of Roanoke to Join nith ne in fighting the proposed
tax--at this time.
For Council to enact sack a tax, without positive assurances
from Salem, Vlnton, and Roam*he County that they mill do likewise,
would be to plunge n dagger into the buck of every busizessmsa
In the City ar Roanoke amd. at the same timee to band n bouquet
to every business in the county. It would be au unforgivable
betrayal of the best interests of the City which we must not
permit to happen.
Furthermore, I object to the imposition of the tax at this
time because it mould yield revenues fur beyond the iwmedizte
needs of the City. The City Council should, at nil times, take
only that om*sat from the citizens or Roanoke os is necessary
for the careful and economical maintenance of the government
the loss of Jobs and profits within the City of Roanoke. The
belief that this statement is a fallacy; and I can prove it by
the first five and,a half months of 1965~ they sold approximately
101,880 cartons in Roanoke County. Bear in mind that Roanoke City
has · 2~ tax on each pock of cigarettes. Furthermore, this same
cigarette wholesaler provided me with comparative sales figures
several stores Just inside the City limits. Generally, the stores
cigarettes os a draw. In the December - May period it sold
2,925 in April; and 20265 in May. Garland*s of Crandin Road sold
2,399 in March; 2.432 in April and 1,910 in May. Z* me, these
figures are astonishing and cannot be lightly disregarded, (I will
addition of several dollars on a lorge purchase will be sufficient
do it to save 50t on a large grocery order, or $1.00 on a tire. or
$4,00 on · TV set.
The three other governments of,the Valley have already indicated
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unit until the General Assembly changes this, ns ! b~lieve It
will tithtn the year, Then, oil of the governments of the
Volley test conuul~ together rot siw~ltnneons end lndeutlenl
action.
I nm not against the principle or the sales tax, In fact,
I think It Is un excellent nnd equitable terms of taxation;
nad, probably inevitable in the future. Bat, ~ repeat, Roanoke
must not go it alone nude further, must notimpose this tax
until it has no nltprnntive, ! think that ln.n ret years me
till ~ftely have no alternative; baal by that time, the other
Valley Governments thy be prepared to net with us.
Unquestionably, me are now faced with a deficit and rising
costs or government which till continue to plague us in the
future; but, X believe, these needs cnn be met at present by a
less drastic alternative than a general salestax. I believe
we should raise the real estate levy by,St-- from,$3,4$ to
$3,50, M~ should lmpose,a tax or $5t per $100,00 on advertising
revenee. The netspapers, rndlo, and TV stations till, probably,
contest thl~, but X urge Council to summon the courage to impose
it and face the fight if It comes. ! cannot see hot so small n
tax, which all.merchants not bear on their sales, couldbe
possibly construed as a violation of the constitutional principle
o( freedom of the press, Certainly, a tax of extortionate size
on advertising revenue thich tumid threaten the very existence
of the news'media would be illegal; but the tax which ! propose
Is mild and far from proscriptive. Moreover, a tax on adver-
tising revenue toeld exact money from national firms located,
outside Roanoke and Virginia which gain considerable £1nancial
benefit from sales in this area,
In addition to this 5t increase in real estate taxation
and the imposition of a tax au advertising; I propose a 1~
increase ia the utilities tax, Re can expect approximately
$50.000 ~rom the added real estate tax; approximately $60.000
from the advertising tax; and approximately $125,000 from the
added utilities tax. This would give us the revenue which te
require t~ ease ns over the next year or so until our need is
more acute and the other Valley governments are ready to proceed
These additional taxes which I have proposed are modest and
tax Mould bt'lng in an estlmated one and one-half to two million
dollars annually. ,This is far beyond our needs and represents a
demand which should be resisted by the people with all the per-
The newspapers, radio, and TV stations have received much
from the economy of Roanoke and I would urge them to take a
reasonable atilt,de toward this proposed tax on th*iF advertising
revenue. If truly they have the best Interests of Roanoke at
heart they will ~ccept such taxation with goodwill realizing
that i~ Is their fair contribution to the on-going*progress of
currently need; and, in the absence of concerted action by ,abet
Volley governments, it ail! be an economic disaster for the
businessmen of Roanoke. This is an Issue of fundamental impor-
tance and I call upon the citizens to protest violently this
Signed:
S~ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland, Councilman"
Hr, St,lief read the following prepared statement supporting the proposed
*City Council ~s conscious of the many reasons thy n local
sales tax would not meet with enthusiastic approval among many
Rhea you consider that the highways have done nothing more
than to lengthen Rain Street, you can appreciate how sceptical
Although our newspapers at first oppose~ u local sales tax,
the~ now recognize it as desirable.
'City Cameo*il has now c~as'ldered the budget for 1965-66. ~o
it wus felt that the Budget Commission had done the necessary
pruuing. Indeed,. in case after cuseo increases were Justified
by department bends,, and some of them mere added by us because we
felt them to be in the best interest of our City.
A general consideration or the City's fineuces shows that we
have been able to up-grade our school systew but the other
functions in our local government have had to stund still. The
budget as nam proposed is said to be the very minimum to operute
the government.
However, we have crying capital improvement needs which must
be met In order to tstand still', much less ago formard,t
Mhat alternative do me have? Let us consider real estate
taxes. In order to raise the necessary funds from this source.
the real estate rate itself mould have to be raised to $5.45.
Our propertyt as in all other cities, is omned by a compara-
tive rem of our people. An increase in real estate taxes ls almays
regressive and tends to speed up the removal of comoetcial and
business firms to surrounding areas mhich enjoy lamer tax rates
and further to discourage the creation of new real estate values
mithln the City by nam construction.
In preparing for the administration of the sales tax, it mill
be necessary for the Commissioner of Revenuers office and other
City offices concerned to aid our mercheuts and others mbo collect
the tax by sbomlng them bom to fill in the forms, bom to apply the
tax, and to explain any other feature of the ordinance itself that
they do not understand.
I do not predict that everyone will ever be enthusiastic about
this tax, but with cooperation an. proper administration, it can
help bring,this great City the finest days it has knomn."
The matter having been discussed at length, and members of Council
emphasizing that voting for preparation of a Sales Tax Ordinance doesnot necessaril
mean they will vote for its adoption, Hr. Jones moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare a Sales Tax Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Br. Nheeler
and adopted. Hr. Garland voting no.
Hr. Jones then moved that his committee be continued to mark with the City
Attorney in the preparation of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Br. Pollard
and adopted, Mr. Garland voting no.
ARMORIES: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on an addition
and alterations to the National Guard Armory submitted the following report:
"May 5. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
~entlemen:
Bids mere received and opened before City Council at las meeting
un Bay 3, 1965, for the addition and alterations to the National
Guard Armory. As can be seen from the tabulation, five bids were
submitted. The low bid was submitted by ~atts and Breakell,
Incorporated, at a sum of $69,700.00. Extra or less work than
required by the Contract Documents shall be comp,ted at actual
cost of labor and materials, plus 15~ to corer all overhead,
profit and incidentals.
The sum of $?0,00~.00 has been appropriated for the addition and
alterations to the National Guard Armory; and the sum of $5.000.00
has been appropriated for the architect*s fee and miscellaneous
items.
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It is therefore recommended that the contract be awarded to
Matts and Brenkell. Incorpornted for the addition and altera-
tions to the National Gourd Armory in oocordnnce with the
Contract Documents prepared by Mr. Jo Garry Cloy. Architect.
Respectfully subuitted.
COMMITTEE: $/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence R,. Pond, Chairman
$/ Arthur Sf Owen~
Arthur 5. Omens
S! D. B. Thomoson
Rueford B. Thompson#
In this connection, the City Manager presented n ~etter from Mr. J. Garry
Clay. Architect. advising that he has been informed by the 1o~ bidder that certain
items required by the state for approval of the proJect ,ill not effect frs contract
price.
Mtn Pond moved that CooncJl concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the follomJng emergency Ordinance:
(~16494) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for certain additions and
alterations to the City's National Guard Armory on certain terms and conditions;
rejecting certai~ other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Boor No. 20. page 233.)
Mr. Pond moved the adopt]on of the Ordlnonceo The motion wa~ seconded by
NFo Wheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Smaller. ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................~ ....... ?.
NAYS: None ..................
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having unof[icially appointed a committee to
study the advisability of authorizing an investigation of the Police Department.
the committee submitted the following report:
nJune 2Otb, 1965
TO: ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Gentlemen:
Your unofficial committee appointed to study and make recommend-
ations as to the advisability of authorizing an investigation of
. oar police department have studied the matter and recommend that
the city attorney be requested to prepare a resolution asking the
chief .of police to request the Icternational Association of
Chiefs of Police, Washington, D. C., to make a preliminary
investigation of our police department, which IOOF committee is
informed will be made without expense to the city.
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Mr, Pollard mored that Coaocll couoar lo the reoommemdatioo of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
UM~IRISHED BUSIRESS:
STATE SIGSNATS: Council at its last meeting having deferred action on
recommendations of the City Homager with regard to the acquisition or property and
construction easements needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia State
Route 24 and having directed the City Manager to request the Virginia Departwent
of aighmays to mahe a new survey sad appraisals of the properties on Elm Avenue,
So E., from Fourth Street'through Seventh Street, and submit the results of same
to Council for ltscoasideration, in view of the opposition of property owners in
the 400 and 500 blocks of Elm Avenue, S. E.', to the amounts offered rot their
homes, the matter was again before the body.
The City Eanager explained that he held a meeting with representatives
of the Virginia Deportment of Highways for the purpose of discussing the various
offers and the system of appraising the parcels of land needed for the Route 24
project and that he has asked the highway officials to appear before Council to
explain the method followed in appraising said land.
Appearing were Hr. C.,F. £ellam, District Engineer, Mr. T. C. Eel*on,
Assistant District Eight of May Eogimeer. and Hr. E. J. Angle.,Distrlct Eight of
Way Appraiser.
- Wt. Angle explained fa detail the method follo~ed In appraising the rarion
parcels of land, pointing out that the property in the area is selling'for con-
siderably less than its assessed value for taxation, that some of the property
owners who bare sold their land have bought,homes in the same area at comparable
prices, that the appraisals are governed by the market value of the land and that
he does not see how a third appraisal could differ very much from the two appraisals
already made since the appraiser would have to be'governed by the same data uvailabl,
to the other'two appraisers; ioe. t the date of purchase, the purchase price, the
assessed value and the market value,,that the Federal and State Governments will
participate in the cost of the land up to the appraised value, but that the city
would have to bear the entire cost of any amount above the appraised value.
In this connection, a group of property owners In the 400 and 500 blocks
of Elm Avenue, S. £., again appeared before Council in opposition to the amounts
offered for their homes.
The matter having been discussed at length, Er. St*liar explained to the
property owners that all Council can do is offer its sympathy and voiced the
opinion that the best thing for the property owners to do is,to let their property
be comdemned fn the hope that the commissioners will award a higher amount than
the offer made by the city.
Mr. St*Ilar then offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing and
directing the acquisition of two certain properties and certain easements needed
in connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, as well as the
residue of each of said properties for other public purposes:
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(s16495) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of two
(2) certain properties and certain easements la the City necessary for the
inprorewent and construction of State Route ~o0 24, in the City, end authorizing
the purchase of the residue of each said property for. other public purposes;
authorizing the City Manager to make to the respective owners thereof offers for
the City*s purchase of said properties; providing for the acquisition of those
properties needed for State Route Ro, 24, or either of them, by condemnation,
under certain clruwstances; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 26, page 234.)
Mr. Stoller moved the ad~ption of the Ordinance, The motion ~as seconded
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones,, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................7.
NAVS: None ..................O,
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the
acquisition of two temporary construction easements over certain parcels of land
needed iR connection math the improvement of Virginia State Route 24:
(m16496) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of two (2) temporary
construction easements aver certain parcels Of land, needed for the Cityts State
Route NO. 24 ProJectt.upon certain terms a~d conditions; and providing for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page.235.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ..................
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INYRODDCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STATE HIGRRAYS: Ordinance No. 164g0,.granting the Virginia Department of
Highways an option to remove certain materials from the Muse Spring property along
Virginia Route 116 near the intersection of Bennlngton Street, S. Eo, in connection
with the project for Route 581 between Williamson Road.and Elm Avenue, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and .laid over, was
again before the body. Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(~16490) AN ORDINANCE granting to the Commonwealth of Virginia an option
to remove certain sand, gravel or other select soil materials from certain City-
owned property, upon certain terms and provisions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 229°)
Mr. 5toller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................... 7,
NAYS: None ................. O.
' AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 16491, outhorizing the execution o! a lense
agreement mlth the United States of America. 'Federal A¥iatlon Agency, for rental
of Room Ho. 109 in Building NOg I at Roanoke Municipal (Mo*drum) Airport 'on · month
to month term, commencing ns of June 1, 1965, having previously been before Council
for' its first reading, rekd and laid OVert mas again before the body, Mr. St*lief
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(z16491) AN ORDIRARGE authorizing the Cltyto lease to the United States
of America, for its Federal Aviation Agency, of Room NOg 109 in the Clt~es Airport
Building No. I on a month to month term, commencing as of June l, 1V65. upon certain
terms end conditions.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 20', page
Hr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil.ming vote:
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ...................
Plan~ing Director, he presented same; uhereupon, Mr. St*lief offered the following
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ................. ~0.
(;16498) A R/SOLUTION relating to the acquisition of additional lan~ for
(For full text of Resolutioo, see Resolution Book No° 28, page 237.)
Mayor Dillard .......................
NAYS: None ............... O.
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the FAA Radio Range at Andrems Road und Hlneteeuth Street Extension, H.
designated as Official Tax Ho. 2340103, into the public parks system of the City
of Roanoke. be presented sane; mhereupon. Hr, Stoller moved that the folloming
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(s16499) AN ORDINANCE incorporating a certain ?,83 acre tract of land.
formerly a radio range site, Into the City's system of public parks,
WHEREAS° the City bus recently acquired from the United States Government
its former ?,83 acre radio range site, located Jn the City ut AndremsRosd and 19th
Street, Ho W,, a condition of its acquisition requiring that the City ho~d, operate
and maintain said property for public parr and recreational purposes.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council for the City of Roanoke that that
certain 7.63 acre tract of land recently acquired by the City of Roanoke from the
United States of Aoerica°s General Services Administration, by deed dated May 28,
1965, and now of record, located at Andrews Rood and 19th Street, N. M.. be. and
said land is hereby incorporated into the City*a Public Park System, to be hereafter
held, developed, Operated and maintained by the City for public park and recreational
purposes and uses, under the administrative control of the City Manager and the
Cityts Department of Parks and Recreation.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follomlng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure naming the park the John F. Kennedy Park. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the construction Of a public sanitary sewer
main to serve certain properties on Cove Road, Andrews Road and Florida Avenuet
N. W., be presented same; whereupon, Hro Stoller offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#16500) AN ORDXNANEE authorizing the construction of a public sanitary
sewer main to serve certain properties located between Andrews Road and Florida
Avenue, H, W,, upon Certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 2380)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAYS: None .................
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure inviting the Mayor of NonJu, Korea, to make an official visit to
the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following
Resolution:
(s16501) A RESOLUTION relating tO the City*s Sister-City, MooJo,
[urea.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 28. page 2300)
My. Stoller moved the adoption of the Res,Iisi,n. The motion Mos seconded
by MFo Pollard and adopted by the foil,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stall.r. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... -7.
NAYS: None ............... O.
AIRPORT: Council hav~ng directed the City Attorney ~o prepare the proper
measures providing for certain chooges in Projects 14, IS and 16 at Roanoke Municlpa
(Wu.drum) Airport, he presented sane; whereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the foil.ming
Resolution relating to an amendment to the Grant Agreement for Project 14:
(~16502) A RESOLUTION requesting the United States of America, Federal
Aviation Agency, to, amend th~ Grant Agreement between the City and Federal Aviation
Agency for Project No. 9-44-012-6414, in certain particulars, heretofore authorized
to be entered into by Resolution No. 15878 of the City Counc il.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book ~o. 29, page 2~9o)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil.sing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, Stall.r, ~heeler and Mayor
DillardT .....T ........................ 7*
· NAYS: None .................. Oo
Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution relating to a Change Order
for Project 14:
(~16503) A RESOLUTION requesting the Federal Aviation Agency to approve
and aathorize proposed Change Order No. 20 under Airport Project ~o. 9-44-012-6414.
providing for certain necessary airport improvements appurtenant ~o said Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 240.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The ~otion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stall.r. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................0.
Mr. Stoller offered the following Rqsolatfon relating to a new Project
Applicatlonfor Project 15:
(~16504) A RESOLUTION authorizing and dlrectiu~ the ~lty Manager to
submit to the Federal Aviation Agency a new Project Application for Federal Aid
for development of the Roanoke Municipal Airport; and ,amending Resolution No.
158~?, relating to certain other requests for Federal Aid in the premises.
(For full text of Resolution, see Res.lotion Book No. 29o page 241.)
R~. St,oiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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, AYES:, Me sara, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillcrd .........................?.
· NAYS: ,None ................ O.
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution relating to a new. request for
Federal Aid for Project 16:
(~16Sos) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to
submit to the Federal Aviation Agency a new request for Federal Aid for development
of the Roanoke Municipal Airport, as proposed Airport Project No, 16; and amending
Resolution No. 16240, heretofore adopted January 25, 1965, relating to certain
proposed improvements and expansion of said Airport.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 28. page 242.)
*Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. St*liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
HOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SCHOOLS: Mr. Roy C. Herr,ak*hi appeared before Council and presented the
foil*win9 communication, requesting that the City of Roanoke convey to Virginia
Polytechnic Institute the remaining tract of city-owned land, consisting of
approximately 17 acres, located ou the ~outh tide of Colonial Avenue, S. Ro.
adjacent to the Roanoke Technical Institute, for future expansion Of RoT.l.:
'June 11, 1965
Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager
City of Roanoke
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Owens:
In 1959 Roanoke City Council conveyed to Virginia Polytechnic
Institute 16.23 acres of land for the site of Roanoke Technical
Institute. The buildings erected on this site by VPI, completed
in 1961. were designed to serve a maximum enrollment of approxi-
mately 375 students. The first students were enrolled in the
fall of 1961, and it has been Virginia TechOs good fortune to
experience excellent cooperation and assistance from the Roanoke
City Counail in developing Roanoke Technical Institute into an
institution of great value to education and industry in the
Roanoke community. It is our plan to continue the development
of RTl ia future years to provide Roanoke with even better and
expanded educational and industrial opportunities.
Roan*he Technical Institute, which graduates its third group of
students this month, anticipates an enrollment in the fall of
1965 or more than 600 full-time students. In the rah of 1967,
two years hence, it is anticipated that the enrollment will
exceed 650 full-time students. This rate of growth has exceeded
our expectations and immediate steps must be taken to provide
facilities both for the overflow of students expected this fall
as well as the addition of facilities for future needs. In order
to meet these needs, we are reqnesting Roanoke City Council to
COnvey to Virginia Polytechnic Institute the remaining tract of
land owned by the city, consisting of approximately 17 acres,
located on the south side of Colonial Avenue adjacent to the
present None*k, Technical Institute,
If the city makes this additional tract of land available, it is
our plan to adapt the two buildings now on the property to provide
temporary clamor*uss and offices to take care of the overflow
enrollment this fall. This nddltlonal~land mill nits make it
possible to nnlarge the Roanoke Technical Institute CaBpas by
erecting hddlticnnl bhlldings for rnture g~oeth. Vi~giniu *
Polytechnic Institute Is requestieg the 1966 session of the
General Assembl~ to appro~rintb muds for the erection'or nn
additional building at RTl, estimated to cost $$10.000, to
provide additiosnl clussrooes, offices amd ~ library. It Is
expected that this feclllW mill be completed ready for ese
during the 1966o67 schbol ~esr. The obmpletlon'o! this
additional building mill enable ns to offer ns ueimterrnpted
opportunity rot students in the Roanoke area to attehd an
institutiop offeripg the first two years of college mark nnd
tea ~enra of collegiate education in engineering technology
and the applied sciences.
Me hope the Roanoke City Couocfl will glre Immediate acd
favorable consideration to this request so hs to make' it
possible for Roanoke Technical Institute to continue to
provide the educational services needed in the aoanohe
Math kind regards, I am
Sincerely,
S/ T. Marshall flahn, Jr.
T. Marshall Hahn. Jr.
President"
Mr, Mheeler moved that the City Attorney be directed ko prepare the proper
measure indicating the mlllingness or the Clay of Roanoke to convey the tract of
land to Virginia Polytechnic Institute for future expansion of Roanoke Technical
Instltute~ The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and'unanimously adopted,
Mr. ~heeler al~o moved that a committee he appointed to determine the
location of the tract of land proposed to he con~e~ed to Virginia Polytechnic
Institute.' The motion was seconded by Mr, Stoller and unanimously ado~ted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James £. Jones, Chairman. Clarence E.
Pond and Murray A. Stoller as members of the committee.
Mr, Stoller then moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motto~ was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Mr. Garland having read a prepared statement earlier during the
meeting opposing a proposed local sales tax and voicing the opinion that additional
terence could be derived from the levying of a license tax of 55 cents per $100
on the advertisin~ revenue of nem~papers,'Fadio and television stations, he moved
that the City Attorney be'directed to prepare the proper measure imposing such a
tax on the gross receipts of advertising by radio, television and newspaper,
Members of Council pointing out that Mr. Garland bad placed the matter on
the agenda in the for~ of obtaining a ruling from the City Attorney, the motion
failed rot lack of a second.
Mr, Garland then moved that the question of imposing a license tax of 55
cents per $100 on advertising ravenna of newspapers, radio and television stations
be referred to the'City Attorney for a ruling. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Mheeler and adopted, Mr. Stoller voting no.
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LEGISLATIOS-CITY CHARTER: The City Clerk ~eported that Messrs, Thomas D,
hotherfoord, Floyd #, Hrllit B, Grlrrith Dodson, Jr** Richard H, Hahn, Sum Lubsonf
Harry W, Whiteside, Jr,, and Holman Mlllls, Jr,, hare qualified us members of the
1965 Charter Study' Commission.
On motion or mr, Stoller, seconded by We, ~heeler and unanimously adopted,
the report mas tiled,
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Hfs, Wary M. Williams has
qualified as a member of the Roanoke GAry School'Hoard to fill the unexpired term
of Dr. L. £, Paxton, resigned, ending June 30, 1966, and that He, Roy L. Webber and
Mr, Samuel P, mcneil hare qualified as members o! the Roanoke City School Hoard for
terms of three years each beginning July 1, 1965,
On motion of We. Stoller, seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
At this.point, on motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted,*Council recessed until 8 p.m.
At 6 p,m,, Council recouvened,
DUDGET: Council having held a number of budget study sessions in
connection with the proposed 1965-66 budget, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, Council having adopted Resolution No. 16135,
appointing a committee composed Of Mayor Benton O. Dillard. Chairman, Mr. Murray A.
Stoller and Mr. Vincent S. ~heeler, pursuant to the provisions of Section 9(d) of
the Pay Plan, to review the performance and salary of Council appointees, the
committee submitted the following report:
"June 26th, 1965
TO: ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Gentlemen:
Your committee appointed by resolution of council to
study and recommend adjustments Jn the salaries of unclass-
ified officials and employees have met and recommend that no
increase or adjustment of the salaries of the unclassified
personal for the present with the exception of the Director
of Labraries which council has unofficially agreed to increase
his salary from $9,?60.00 to ~9,360o00 effective July 1,
1965. We realize that most, if eot all, employees should be
given consideration for an increase in salaries~ but council
has authorized a classification study by an independent
agency of all salaries of city employees and this report should
be in the hands of council within ~e next four months and your
committee is of the opinion that it would be unwise to attempt
to adjust the salaries of our unclassified personal befo~ the
classification report is made available to council.
Sincerely,
S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
S/ Murray A. Stoller
S/ Benton O. ~lllard, Chairman
Committee*
Hr. Sloiler moved that Codicil concur lo the recommendations of the
committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Ii'meier and nnnnlwously adopted.
Mr. Sloller then offered the following emergency Ordioooce making
appropriations from the General Fond of the City of Roanoke for ~he fiscal year
beginning July l, 19650 and ending Jnne 30,.1966:
(z]6506) AH ORDINANCE making appropriations from the General Fund of
the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July l, 1~65, and ending June 30,
1966; nod declaring, the existence of,an emergency.
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Ouch No. 28, page 243.)
NFo Stoller anted the adoption of the Ordinanceo The motion was seconded
by Rrm Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoiler, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ T,
NAYS: None ........................ O.
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance making appropriation
from the Water General Fnnd and the Water Replacement Reserve Fund for the City
of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1965, and ending June 30, 1966:
(=1650T) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Water General
Fund and the mater Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year.beginning July 1, 1965. and ending June 30. 1966; and declaring the existence
vf an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 261.)
Mr. 5toller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance making
appropriations from the Sewage Treatmm£ General Fund and the Sewage Yreatment
Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1965, and ending June 30, 1966:
(~16508) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Sewage Treatment
General Fund and the Sewage Treatment Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1965, and ending June 30, 1966; and
declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 263.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................... O,
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Rlth further reference tn the adoptJom of the 1965-6b budget, Mr,
Stoller-voiced the opinion Shot the doe dote on reol estcte tax psyments.shoold be
consistent with the fiscal year and moved tint Shaman*er be referred.to the City
Auditor for study, report and recommendotion to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and unonimously adopted.,
AIRPORTz Council having referred · recommendotian of the Airport
,Committee that four,hangars be constructed at Roanoke Municipal (Roodrom) Airport
to · committee composed of Manors, Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Clarence £, Pond
and Vincent $. Mbeeler for study of the method of financing the construction of
the hangars and the rote-structure for the rental of same. Mr. Rheeler pointed out
that funds for the construction of the hangars have not been included lo the.1965-
65 budget and moved that the City,Manager be directed to ascertain what kind of an
agreement can be worked out with corporations and individuals desiring to rent the
hangars for the construction of same, The motion was seconded by Mr, 5toiler
and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: It was brought to the attention of Council that its next
regular meeting falls on July 5. 1965, a legal holiday under the provisions of the
City Code.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council hold its next regular meeting at
July 6, 19650 The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING,
Tuesdnl, July 60 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber lo the Nunfclpol Building, TueadnF, July 6, 1965, at 7:30 p,m,, mitb Mayor
Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Jaees E, Jones, Rep R, Pollard,
Sro. Clarence D, Pond, Murray A, Stoller, Vincent S. bheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard .................................
ABSENT: None .................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager. Mr. James N.
[lncunon, City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Hr. Prince E,
Thornton, Administrative Assistant, Appalachian Power Company,
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
June 14, 1965, and the special meeting held on Wednesday. June 16. 1965, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stellar, seconded by Mr.
Jones and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC IC~TVERS:
H~ALTH DEPART~NT: Council haying previously set a public hearing for
7:30 pom** Tuesday, July 6, 1965, on a proposed new Housing and Ilygiene Ordinance.
No one appearing in connection with the proposed Ordinance. and the City
Manager advising that the Commissioner Of Health is unable to he present for u
discussion of said Ordinance due to illness. Mr, Pollard moved that the public
hearing be continued until 2 p.m,, July 12, 196~. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Fond and unanimously adopted.
STR'EETS AND A'LLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.mo, Tuesday, July 6, 1965. on the application of Johnson-Carper Furniture
Company, Incorporated, to vacate, discontinue and close a portion Of Mississippi
Avenue, N. E., from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company right of way in an
easterly direction for a distance of 156 feet. more or less, the matter was before
the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, mas before Council:
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this request during its
regular meeting of May 19. 1~65. The attorney for the petitioners
informed the Commission that his company mas planning to extend
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Its parking facilities ua land along the railroad tracks. The
area mou~d be fenced in nad would extend across the subject
~ortlon ~f Mississippi Avenue.
After due consideration of the proposal, the planning Commission
concluded that the closing of this portiom of Mississippi Avenue
mould permit the consolidation of land required for the expansion
of an existing industry and would not result in undue hardship
to nearby residents0 nor be detrlmeetnl to the value of their
pr6~e~ty. 'It wa~ also'determl&ed that the major highway plan
does not call for the use of Mississippi Avenue as part of the
highway system.
The Plan~lng Commissiont'therefor~o recommends to City Council
that the above described portion of MissiSsippi Avenue be
vacated, discontinued'and olosed~ provided the City'cnn retain
the necessary easements for public utilities.
Very truly yours.
$/ Rerner K. Sensbach
Renry R. 8oynton
Chairman"
A report of viewers, advising that they have viewed ~he street and the
neighboring property and are unanimously of the ~plnion that no inconvenience would
result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and
closing the'above'portion df Mississippi Avenue. was also before Council.
Mr. John ~. Balker. Jr., Attorney, ~epresenting Johnson-Carper Furniture
Company, Incorporated, appeared before Council in support of the request of his
client.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed street closing, Mr. St,Ilex
moved tbot Council concur in the reconnendotion of the City Planning Commission
a~d that the following Ordinance be placed upon its flrs~ reading;
(~16509) A~ ORDINANCK permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a portion of Mississippi Avenue, N. E., beginning at a point where said Mississippi
Avenue dead ends at the Ruff,Ih and Restern Railway Company right of way and
proceeding in an easterly direction, a t'otal distance of 156,65 feet.
WHEREAS, Johnson-Carper FurnitUre Company, Incorporated, has heretofore
filed its petition before the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in accord-
ance with law, requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close
a portion of the above-described street for a distance of' 156.65 feet, the' [i~ing
of which petition due notice was given to the publl~ as required by law; and'
· HEBEA$. in accordance with the prayers of said petition, viewers w~re
appointed by the Council' on the 3rd da~ of May. 1965, to view the property and to
report in writing whether in their opinion any inconvenience would result f~om
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of said street; and
NHERZAS, tt appears f~om the written report of the viewers flle~ with the
City Clerk that ho inconvenience would result to any individual or to the public
from permanently vacating, discontinuing a~d closin~ said portion of said street;
and
WHEREAS, Council at its meeting on May 3, 1965, referred the petition to
the City Planning Commission, which Commission in its report before Council on May
20, 19650 recommended that the request to close 156.65 feet of Mississippi Avenue
as hereinafter described be granted; and
WHEREAS, n public hearing was held on the qaesklon before th? Council nt
its meeting on the 6th day of July, 1965, nt ?~30 p.w** otter due and ~lwely notice
thereof published In The Roanoke World-News, at which hearing all pert!es in interns
nad citizens were cfforded an oppovtnnity to be heard on the qaestioa~ end
MHHR£AS, from ali of the foregoing, the Council considers that no incon-
venience will result to any individual or to the public fvow permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing a portion of #~ssissippi Avenue, as recommended by the
Planning Coumisslon, and that accordingly said street should be permanently closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a
portion of Mississippi Avenue, Ho £** beginning where Mississippi Avenue dead ends
at the Norfolk and Western Railway Company right of Way and proceeding in an easter]
direction to a point where the easterly line of Lot 23, Oueensburg Heights, inter-
sects the southerly side of Missl~sippi Avenue and where the easterly line of Lot
18, Queensburg Heights, intersects the northerly side of Mississippi Avenue, being
a,distance of 156 feet, more or less, he, and it,hereby is, permanently vacated,
discontinued and closed and ~hat all right, title and interest of the City of
Roanoke and Of the public in and to the same be, and it hereby is, released insofar
,as the Council of the City of Roanoke is empowered so to do, the City of Roanoke
reserving unto itself, however. ~ perpetual easement for sewer lines, drains, water
lines and Other public utilities which may now be located in and over the aforesaid
street.
BE IT FURTHER OR~AINED that the City Engineer be, and he hereby is,
directed to mark mperwanently vacated* on the portion of Mississippi Avenue above
described on all maps and plats on file in his office on which the said street is
shown, referring to the book and page of ~rdinances an~ Resolutions of the Council
of the City of Roanoke wherein this Ordinance shall be sprqad.
DE XT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the
Clerk of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia. a certified copy of
this Ordinance in order that the Clerk of said court may make proper notation on
all maps or plats recorded in his office upon which are shown the said street, as
provided by law, and that if so requested by any party in lnterestt he may record
the same in the deed hook in his office indexing,the same in the name of the City
Of Roanoke as grantor and in the name of any party in interest who may request it
as grantee.
The motion wa~ seconded by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the,following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................7~ ,~
NAYS: None ................. O.
STATE fllGHMAYS: Council having concurred in a report of the City Manager
in connection with the request of a group of city and county residents that a
portion of Virginia Route 116, especially Mount Pleasant Boulevard, 5, E,. be
improved, advising that he cannot recommend any improvements to Virginia Route 116
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at this time, a group of residents of the area again appeared before the body, with
Mr. Prince E. Thornton acting'as spokesman6
Mr. Thornton contended that the Improvement of Mount Pleasant Houlevord is
the responsibility of the city and should be'done now instead of under the Major
Arterial Highway Plan mhich calls for the construction of a four-lone hlghmay
between 1975 end 19HO~
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard mowed that the question of
improving Mount Pleasant Boulevard be referred to the City Planning Commission for
stody, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nas senonded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
, SYREEYS AND ALLEYS:~ A petition signed by three citizens, requesting that
an alley running parallel to Yellow Mountain Road, S. E., between Springvale 5tree*
and Bear Street, be opened and repaired, was before Council..
On motion of Mr. #heeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation
to Council.
SPECIAL I~MITS-STREETSA~D ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Carroll D. Rea,
Attorney. representing the Tlmes-Morld Corporation, requesting permission to
construct and maintain a building across the alley between Campbell Avenue and
Salem Avenue, S. M.. extending from Second Street to Third Street, as a part of
the buildings owned by tke Times-World Corporation on its lands abutting on both
sides of said alley, was before Council,
After a discussion of the matter, Council stipulating that the alley
should be adequately lighted, and Mr. Rea, who was present at the meeting, assuring
the body that it will be, Hr. Mbeeler moved that Council concur in the request of
the Times-World Corporation and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(u16510) AN ORDINANCE approving the construction and maintenance by
Times-World Corporation of an additional building over and across the alley which
lies between Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, S. M., Roanoke, Virginia, and extends
from Second Street to Third Street, S. M.; and authorizing the Building Commissioner
to issue a building permit for the same.
MHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke did by Resolution No. 8529
on July 1, 1946, authorize Times-World Corporation to erect, construct and maintain
a building over and,across a,portioo of the,alley which lies between Campbell Avenue
and Salem Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, and extends from Second Street to Third
5tree*, S. W.; which building was subsequently constructed and has since been
maintained over said alley; and
RREREAS. Times-World Corporation has now requested that it be permitted to
construct*and maintain an additional building over and across said alley in accord-
ance math plans which it has filed math the City Clerh; and
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#NEkEA5, it nppesrs to Council that aa public Inconvenience mill result
from the grunting of said reqoeste
TNEg£FOR£, RR I! OROAINRO by the Council of the City of Noenoke that
Times-World Corporation bee and it is herebye autborlzede pursuant to the provisions
of and subject to the limitations contained lo Section 15,1 - 376 of the Code of
Vlvglnieof 1950, as awendedo to construct and maintain an additional building over
and across the alley which lies between Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, 5,
Roanoke, Virginia, and extends from Second Street to Third Street, S. Mo. as u part
of the buildings owned by Times-World Corporation on its lands abutting on both
sides of said alley, and the Citl Ruilding Commissioner is authorized to grant o
permit for the construction of the same. subject to the following conditions, to-wit:
That the additional boJlding, to be erected, constracted
and maintained over end across said allele shall abut on
the western face of the present building which crosses
said alley approximately fifty feet west of Second Street,
S, M** and shall extend approximately sixty-five feet,
westerly to the western line of the Tlmes-~orld Corpora-
tion property,
2o That the additional building shall be constructed in
accordance with plans on file with the City Clerk, and to
be approved by the City Building Commissioner.
3. That no part of the additional building shall be less than
sixteen feet above the present surface of the said alley
used for vehicular traffic,
4. That the Times-Horld Corporation, by acting hereunder.
agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke
from all claims for damages to persons or property by
reason of the ereotlon,.constrnction and maintenance of
the additional building over and across said alley.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Building Commissioner shall make
reference to this Ordinance on the building permit issued to Tines-World Corporation
for the construction of said building,
The motion was seconded by Br. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
Malor Dillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: ~one .................O.
ZONING: A communication from Rr. Claude D, Carter, Attornel, representing
Nra Howard E, Sigmon, requesting that property located on Sweetbrier Avenue and
Rollowell Avenue. S. H., between Strother Road and Buckner Street, described as
Lots 1, 2, 3, 23, 24 and ~5, Block 8, Corbieshaw Nap, Official Tax Nos. 1651001,
165100~, 1651003, 1651014, 1651015 and 1~51016, be rezoned from General Residence
District to Special Residence District, was before Council.
On motion of Hr, Stellar, secooded bI Rt, Pond and unanimously adoptedt the
mendatlon to Council.
ELECTIONS: Council having referred to the Roanoke City Electoral Board
Roanoke that twenty-three of the voting precincts of the City of Roanoke be renamed
and suggested names for the voting precincts for better identification and ease in
locating same. the following communication from the Electoral Board was before the
body:
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"Joan ~0, 1965
Honorable Boyor Benton O, Dillard nnd
Members of Bosnoke City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Geatlemen:
Referring to %ou~ communication o! June 3rd regarding the naming
of certain precincts,
~ A~ a recent meeting Of the Roanoke City Rlectornl Board this
matter mas thoroughly discussed, While the Hoard mould have no
objections to this chungee me feel it mould not materially help
the sltnhtion, #e have realized for some time that nny nnme or
number designating precincts is confusing to certain people ns
they simply forget from one election to nnotber,
A change of this type would caase considerable work an~ expense
In the Registrnr's office ns more than 26e000 Addressogrnph
plates and registration cards woul~ have to be changed, The
Reglstrorts office at the present time Is in the process of
making changes In their records pertaining to the elimination
of race classification,
Th~refgre, It would be almost impossible to make these.changes
that ore proposed during the current year. The Hourdo therefore,
recommends against the proposal,
Vours very trolye
S! To Howard Hayer
q
T. Howard Boyer, Chairman'
Mr. Garland moved that Council co'cur in the recommendation of the Klector~
Board that no change be made in the n~mes of the voting precincts at this time. The
·otion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopled.,Mayor Dillard voting nc.
SCHOOLS: Council having authorized and directed the conveyance of a 35-
acre tract of land on the west side of Colonial Avenue. $. W., to the Rector and
Visitors of the University of Virginia for use of the Roanoke Center of the
University, a communication from Rt. #eldon Cooper, Secretary of the Hoard of
Visitors, transmitting a Resolution of the B~ard of Visitors, extending the deep
appreciation of the Universit~ to the member~ of Council, representing the people
of Roanoke, for the gift of land which now opens the way for the Roanoke Center of
the University of Virginia to fulfill its established educational mission for the '
Roanoke areal'was befor~ Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication and ResolutiOn be re~eived and
filed. The motion'was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adop~ed.
AUDITS-CLERK OF COURTS: A communication from Mr. J. Gordon B~nnett~
Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth of Yirgini~, transmitting n ~eport
on an audit of the accounts and records of Mr~ Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk of the
Hns~ings Court, Court of Law and ~hancery and CirCuit Court of the City of Rganoke,
the calendar year 1964~ with the assistance of the office of the cat! Auditor,
adrising that the examination disclosed full accounting had been made for all funds
of record coming into the custody of the Clerk of Courts during ~he year, was before
Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication nad report be received and filed
The motion mos seconded by Mr. St*liar end unoniwously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFIC£RS~
HUDG£T-STR££TS AND ALLEYS, Council ut its meeting on Mnrch 22, 1965,
having awarded u contract to Adams Construction Company for pn~iug of streets at
various locutions in the city In the total amuun~ of $1470000 for which funds were
lnnlnded in the 1965 budget, the Cily Manager submitted a written report, advising
that $113,520.53 of the worh was completed by the end or June 30. 1965, and that It
will be necessary to appropriate 'the balance of $33,4?9.47, plus*the 10~ of the
couple*ed portion of the contract in the amount of $11,352.05 being withheld, a
total of $44,831.52, to the 1965-66 budget.
Hr. Stnller moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*ming emergency Ordinance transferring $44,831.52 from
Section #i66, 'Con~ngencles,' to Maintenance of Bulldlng and Property under Section
n82, "Street Repair,m of the 1965-66 budget.
(~16511) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~82, 'Street Repair,R
and Section ~166, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, a~d
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 265,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motJou was seconded
by Mr. Mb,cleF and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the folluwin9 report, recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in variuus municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke. Virginia
July 6, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen;
The following persons are needed for the efficient operation
of the City Government. Zhere are no neu positions.'
Engineering - 2 Chainmen, Group 17
Fire Department - 1 Fireman
Sanitation - 5 Disposal Laborers, Croup 10, Step 1
Welfare Department - City Home - Practical Nurse, Group lg
Juvenile Home - Clerk-Typist, Group 14
Health Department - I Sauitarian~ Group 11, Step 2
Hespectfu~ly submitted~
City Ranager'
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper meusureo The motion mss seconded by Mr, Follard and unanimously adopted,
APPOINVREHTS-PLANNIHG: The City Ranager submitted a mritten report,
recommending that Mr, Dexter Norris Smith he appointed us Planning Director of the
City of Roanoke effective August 1, 1965,
MFo St.o. ller moved that Cou.ncil concur in the recommendation ut the City
Manager and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted,
STREET LIGHTS-STATE HIGHNAYS: The City Manager'submitted the following
report with regard to recommendations of the Appalachian Power Company for street
lighting facilities on Elm Avenue and Virginia Route 24 from Jefferson Street to
Seventh Street, S, Eo:
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 6, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am in receipt of the following letter from the Assistant
Division Ranager of the Appalachian Power Company, Mr, John
Vaughan, with reference to new street lights around the Community
Hospital and on Route 24 and necessary construction costs:
*Jane 23, 1965
Mr. Arthur 5, Omens '
City Manager
City ef Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Owens:
Enclosed with this letter are two copies of a layout
showing our recommendations for street lighting facilities
on Elm Avenue and State Route 24 from Jefferson Street to
Seventh Street, S. £. The plan for improving the lighting
ties in with the relocation of Elm Avenue and the improve-
ments On Route 24.
'For discussion purposes, this layout has been divided
into three areas to be handled as described below:
Area I - Elm Avenue in Front Of Communit~ Hospital
It is proposed to install 17 - 21,000 lumen Mercury
Vapor street lights mounted on steel poles, Because of the
proximity to the downtown underground electric distribution
system, the electric service for these lights would be
installed by Appalachian and would be in underground conduits.
It is further proposed that Section I of the street lighting
agreement between the City and Appnlachian be amended to
extend the underground street lighting prices in the agreement
to this area. Under this arrangement, the cost per light
would be $6,25 per month,
Area 2 - State Route 24 - Bridges over N~W Railway and
Interstate Route 581
It is proposed that 22 standards and 24 luminatres be
installed on these bridges. Under the provisions of the
street lighting agreement between the City end Appalachian,
the City would have installed, or pay to Appalachian the cost
for installing, standards and luminaires for this bridge
lighting. The estimated cost to the City for this portion
of the system mould be approximately $15t000. In addition,
the City should make arrangements to have installed the
caudal*si as noted on the layout. This mould normally be
a part or the bridge coastrcction contract.
The cost per light in thin section would be $4.50 per
Area 3 - Roadway from End of Brldqe to Seventh Street. S.
There are tm, suggestions for handling the installation
in this area.
(1) To continue the same general appearance. 21.000
lumen Mercury Vapor luminaires mounted On ri*eel poles
supplied by an overhead service could be used. Nine-
teen standards and twenty-one lumlnaires would be ·
needed. The present street lighting agreement does not
provide a price for such-an installation. It would.
vide for this new price which would he $6.00 per light
(2) The twenty-gun luminaJres could be mounted on wood
poles and billed as provided in the contract et $4.50
per light per month.
Area I - 17 - 21.000 lumen units O $6.25/mo. = $106.25
Area 2 - 24 - 21,ooo lumen units O $4, SO/mo, - 108.00
Area 3 - 21 - 21.000 lumen units ~ $6.00/no. = 126.00 (Steel Poles)
Total $340.25/mo.
Should there be any questions concerning this proposal or
additional lnfornatlon is needed, please let me know.
Very truly yours.
S/ John W. Vaughan
John M. Vaaghan
Asst, Division Managers
In conformity with our contract, the lighting Installations arc
the responsibility of the City and the services would be paid under
our existing contract. It is obvious that lighting costs would be
approximately $4100 additional per year and it should be provided
for in the latter part of the 1965-55 budget if and when the con-
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Ranager"
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager verbally reported that he
~as conferred with representatives Of the Virginia Department of Highways as to the
~osslbillty
of including the cost of the lighting installations in the project for
~oute 24,
eeh to hove the cost o£ the lighting Installations Included In the project for Route
24. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
seats needed in connection mith the improvement of Virginia State Route 24. as well
es tm, residue parcels of land needed for other public purposes.
Mr. St,Ilar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(w16512) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition, of four (4) parcels of
laud and certain construction easements needed for the ¢ityts State Route No, 24
ProJect, and the a~qulsitiou of two (2) residue parcels of laud. needed for other
public purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency,
(For full tent oK Ordinance, see Ordinance Cook No, 28, page 266,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard u~d u~opted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Statler, Wheeler and
Mayor Oillard~ ........................7.
NAYS: None ................. O,
STATE HXGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that be has been unable to obtain signed options for two parcels of land and a
temporary construction easement needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia
State Route 24t or the residue of one of said parcels of land for other public
~urposes. and recommended that he be authorized to mahe a formal offer for same with
a view of instituting condemnation proceedings for the two parcels of land and
temporary construction easement needed in connection with the improvement of Virgioi~
State Route 24 if the offer is not accepted,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16~13) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of two
(2) certain properties and a temporary construction easement necessary for the
improvement and construction of State Route No. 24, in the City; authorizing the
purchase of the residue of one of said.properties for other public purposes;
authorizing the City Manager to make to the respectiv~ owners thereof offers for the
Cityts purchase of said properties; providing for the acquisition of those properties
needed for State Route No. 24, or either of them by condemnation, under certain
circumstances, and for a right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 267.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
PARES AND plAyGRouNDS: Yhe City Manager submitted the following report
with reference to making application for open space funds for the purchase of land
needed for the extension Of Malay Drive from Was.aa Park to the west corporate
limits:
#Roanohe, Virginia
July 6, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Thursduy, Jane 24, I met with officials of the Dousing
and Dome Fincnce Agency, Special ProJects Division, in Phllu-
delphiu, uitk reference to extending Wiley Drive from the
western part of Dasena Park to the City Limits of ioanoke, und
I would like to recommend the roll0uing:'
1. That you adopt u resolution directing the City
~iauoger to make appropriate application for open
ipoce rands for abe purchase of land needed tar
the extension of Wiley Drive from luseua Park on
the west to the City Limits or Roanoke, nad
That there be included in the application u request
for funds to aid in the purchase Of the Trompeter
property in the amount of ST.O00, to the north and
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur So Omens
In this connection. Ir, S, Albert Trompeter appeared before Council and
munlcation from ir, Wiley N, Jackson° transmitting a check for $2,O00, of which
~ltSO0 is to be used for the beautification of Wiley Drive and the balance of $500
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POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Ranager submitted the
following report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department for the mouth of June,~1965:
"Roanoke, Virginia
July 6, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am presenting below the personnel changes in the police
and fire departments for the month of June:
*Fire Department
eDuring the month of June, 1965, the following personnel change
occurred in the Fire Department.
Resignation - Firemen Joseph Samuel Deal, Jr.
*On this date there is one vacancy in this department**
*Police Department
*Mr.,Cordell Lee Allmond was sworn in as a police officer June
1, 1965.
'Officer Fred O. Yarns resigned June 15, 1965.
*Officer Jesse Meck Mash retired effective June 30. 1965.t
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Arthur $. Owens
City Manager*
On motion of Mr. st.lief, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
SALE DF PROPERZ¥: Council having received a counteroffer of Messrs.
Joseph R. Milan, Jr** and Ellis D. Milan to purchase property located on the north
side of Salem Avenue. $o Eo, between Jefferson Street ned First Street. designated
as Lots 24 and 25, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax No. 4010114,
for the sum of $12,250. conditioned upon the removal of a 13-foot setback line,
and haviug advised the prospective purchasers that the ctt~ is willing to sell the
property for $15.250. but will not remove the setback line, the City Ranager submit-
ted a written report, advising that the Milan brothers are milling to pay $~5,250
for the property, conditioned upon the removal of the setback line, bat that he
feels the setback line should be retained.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager. ~he motion was seconded by Rr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council having requested the City Manager to keep the
police lockup as clean as possible and to submit a cost estimate on improvements
recommended by the Department Of Welfare and Institutions, he submitted the
following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 6, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting of Monday, June 28, you referred to me a
report from the Department of Welfare and Institutions, with
reference to the police lockup in the city of Roanoke.
This is n recurring criticism and I om inclined to believe
somewhat either unJuut or misunderstood.
The Jail lockup is cleaned every day and washed damn once
n meek. which is mall above the average institutional care. It
Is painted every tun or three years when needed. The plumbing
Is of an antique variety aid much of the plumbing Is embedded
in thc concrete floors mud have been there for fifty
years. In order to replace these fixtures would cost approxi-
mately $16.000.
Recurring painting without sandblasting the iron bars is
merely thickening the paint, which could be chipped off .with
ones fingernails, or possibly the tip of a ShOe. The cost of
sandblasting would be $3t000.
We will continue our cleaning prOOesses d~lly nnd weekly.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ ArthUr S. Owens
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller poi~ted out that Council plans to request the International
Association of Chiefs of Police to make an Investigation and survey of the Police
Department and moved that Council receive the report of the City Manager. defer
action on improvements to the police lockup until' the International Association of
Chiefs of Police has made its investigation and survey and direct the City Manager
to keep the police lookup as clean as possible un, er present conditions. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously accepted the counter-
offer of Mr, L. K. Bullock in the amount of $36T.77 for easements needed in the
Wright Road - Robyn Road maser project, instead of $220,45 previously offered and
having appropriated the difference of $147.32, the City Manager verbally reported
that the ctty entered condemnation proceedings for the easements and paid the
$220.45 into court, that, subsequently, the cburt refunded to ~he city ~he $220.45
which sas paid into the City Treasury on January 2, 1955, therefore, it will be
necessary to appropriate this amount to the lq65-66 budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferrin9 $220.45 from
Section ~166, *Contingencies." to Robyn Road - Creston Sewer under Section #170.
"Capital," of the 1965-66 budget:
(=16514) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaiu Section =166, *Contingencies0'
and Section $170, *Capital** nf the 1965-65 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boor No. 28. page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ..........................
~AYS: ~one ................. O.
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STATE HIGRRAYS: The City Attorney submitted the followia~ report
requesting authority to move for · right of entry on properties needed in connection
with the improvement of Vlrginia State Route 24 where it becomes necessary to
acquire ·aid properties by condemnation proceeding·:
'July 1. 1965
ffouorable Mayor and the
Rembers of the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
· As you know, some eighty-odd properties are needed to be
acquired for construction of the Cltyts Route No. 24 Project,
the contract for which we understand is proposed to be let
sometlme in September, 1965, A number of the properties will
doubtless be acquired by purchase agreements negotiated with the
respective owner·; bomever, it will doubtless become necessary
to acquire other of the properties by condemnation proceedings
brought against the owners. In this connection. City Council
has already provided by ordinance for the condemnation of some
oY sold properties Jn the event the City Homager is unable to
reach agreement with said owner· for purchase of their properties
for the prices provided by ordinance,
~hlle Ordinance Nos. 16472 and 16495 sade provisions for
the institution of condemnation proceedings In the event that
acquisition by purchase cannot be effected, the ordinances did
not specifically direct the City Attorney, in bringing necessary
condeunation proceedings, to move the court for the entry of an
order granting the City a right of entry on the properties to
be condemned, prior to a determination of the amount of Just
compensation for the properties being condemned.
Accordingly, and in order to assured that no delay be
involved in the planned award of a construction contract for the
Route No. 24 Project and of the commencement of work under it,
I have prepared and transmit herewith for the Council'· con-
sideration and adoption an ordinance which would direct that in
all condemnation proceedings necessarily brought to acquire
properties for the Route No..24ProJect, the City Attorney move
for a right of entry on the properties and that the sums author-
ized by ordinance to be paid for the purchase of said properties
be, instead, paid into court.
Respectfully,
S/ J, N. Kincanon
James N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
After a discussion of the matter, Council emphasizin9 that the city should
not enter upon the properties unless and until absolutely necessary and'that extreme
tact and diplomacy Should be exercised by the city in such cases, Mr. Nheeler effete(
the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16515) AN ORDINANCE relating to the City'· condemnation of lands and
easements necessary for the improvements to State Route 24 in the City; and providln~
for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 270°)
Mr, ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secsnded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by ~the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Oarland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
~LANNIRG: The Roanoke ¥~lley Regional Planning Commission submitted its
annual report for the period, from July It 19640 through June 30, I965.,
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: A committee composed of b ssrs. Arthur S. Owens,
Chairmen, James N. Rin~anon, J. Robert Thomas and Roy R. Pollard, St** submitted a
written report, transmitting nn offer of Mr. Fred P. Bulling*on, Real Estate Agent,
on behalf of a client, to purchase pro~erty located on the north side of Salem
Avenue, S. M** east of the Boulevard, described as Lot 23, Block 43, West End and
River View, Official Tax No. 1311216, for the sum of $1,900, mhlch includes his
commission of $145. and recommended that the lot be sold for the sum of $1,900
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that Mr. Bulllngton be so notified. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to a committee
unanimously adopted,
SALE OF PROPERTY: Councll having referred to a committee composed of
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East Side Lind Compnny, Official Tnx Nos, 4110801. 4110802 nad 41~0803, for the
sam of $1,O00,'the committee submitted a written report, ret*sm*riding that the three
lots be sold to the Safety Motor Transit Compnny for the sum or $1,ooo NET,
Mr, Pollnrd moved that Council concur In the recommendation'of the
committee and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr, St*liar and unsnimously adopted,
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-SCHOOLS: Council having
referred to n committee composed'of Messrso Arthur So Owens, Chnirman~ James N,
Elncanon, Jo Robert Thomas and Roy R, Pollard, Sr., for study,'report and recom-
mendation, a communication'from the Roanoke City School Board, advising that it has
no need for property adjacent to the Gilmer Elementary School offered by the City
of Roan*he Redevelopment and Housing Authority, but that Council might wish to
consider purchase of the land, the committee submitted a written report, recomme~din
that the City Manager be directed to have a modern appraisal made of the property
and if the appraisal is reasonable that the land be purchased at the closing of the
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project which should be completed during the calendar
year of 1965,
Mr, St*liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committ
and that the City Manager be directed to have a modern appraisal made of the property~
The motion mas seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND pLAyGROUNDS=SCHOOLS: Ordinance No, 16499, incorporating the
?.63-acre tract of land surrounding the F,A.A. Radio Range at Andrews Road and
Nineteenth Street Extension, N, #,, designated as Official Tax No. 2340103, into
the public parks system of the City of Roanoke, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. St*lief
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16499) AN ORDINANCE incorporating a certain 7.83 acre tract of land,
formerly a radio range site, into'the City*s system of public parks,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 264,)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*Ilar, Wheeler' and
MayorDillard ...... ~ .................. 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
In thin connection, the City Attorney having been directed to prepare the
proper measure naming the new park the John F. Kennedy Park, be presented same;
whereupon, Mr. St*liar moved that the following Ordinance be ~laced upon' its ~lrst
reading:
(x16516) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the Cltyos nam ?,83-ncr*
park nt Andrems Road end 19th Street Extension, N. M.
RREREAS, the City recently acquired from The United States of America a
Certain T.83-acre tract of land located in the City mt Andrews Road and 19th Street
Extension. N, M** which said land, by ordinance of the City Council, is being
incorporated into tbe. City Public Park System; and
RDEREAS, this Council deems it proper and fitting, in assigning a name to
said new park. to do honor to *be memory of one of this Countryts great and esteemed
Presidents, the late John Fitzgerald Eennedyo
-. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City*s newly established ?oO3-acre public park, located in the City at Andrews Road
and lgth Street Extension, N. M., be designated, named and known as 'John Fo
Kennedy Park**
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stall,r, Wheeler and
M~yor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the,City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certnin vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency natnre, he presented same;
wherenpon, Mr. 5toiler offered the following Resolntlon:
(=I651T) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page 271.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeSSFS. Garland. Jones, ~ollard. Pond Stall,r. Mheeler and
Mayor Oillard ..... ~ .................... 7,
NAYS: None ..................O,
MAYER DEPARTMENT: Conncil having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Alvord, Rnrdick and RaMada, Engineers, for the,preparation of plans and
specifications in connection Math proposed improvements to the Fallin9 Creek Treat-
ment Plant at a cost not to exceed $6,000, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16518) AN ORDINANCE relating to certain proposed Improvements Of the
City*s Failing Creek Treatment Plant; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 272.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYF~: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall*r, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... -7,
NAYS: None ................ O.
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I~.LICE DEPARTI~NT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper uensure authorizing ~sd. dl~ecting the Superintendent of Police to requesl
the lnternatlonnl Association of Chiefs of Police to muhe an inves.tlgutiou and
survey o! the Police Department, he presented same,
After ~ discussion or the matter, Counci~ being of'the opinion that the
Investigation and survey should also include the police locRupt Mr, St*lief offered
the following Resolution.:
(s16519) A RESOLUTION relating to un investigation and survey of the
Police Departs,at und police lookup.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No, 20, page 272.)
Mr, St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard mud adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and
Ra~or Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ARMORIES: Mr. Stoller stated that it was his impression Couflcil approved
the fee of Mr. J. Garry Clay, Architect for an addition and alterations to the
National 6uard Armory, in the standard amount of 6~ of the cost of the project, but
it seems that the agreement with the Architect includes an additional ~500.
The City Manager explained that the additional $500 corers extra,work in
checMing the air conditioning and duct system, checking the boiler heatlog capacity
and exploring the electrical circuits and terminal boxes for the additional load.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Mr. Clay be ~otified that Council expects to pay
him 6~ of the cost of the project for his services and no more which services shall
be interpreted as those outlined in the standard agreement of architects. . .
The motion (ailed for lack of a second.
Mr. Jones then moved that the question of the architectts fee be leferred
to a committee composed of Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Arthur.S. Owens and
Bueford B. Thompson for study, report and recommendation ~o Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr, Stoller and nnanimously adopted,
Oa motion of Mr, Jones, seconded by Mr, Po~la~d and u.nantmoasl~ adopted,
the meeting was adjourned,
APPROVED,
! City Clerk
Mayor
CODNCILe REGULAR MEETING,
Honduy, July 12, 1965,
The Council or the City of Roanoke set in regular meeting in the Civil
Defense Room in the #uniclpal Building, Monday, July 12, 19§St it 2 p.me, the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. ~Gurlnnd, ~umes E, Jones, Roy B. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E. Pond, Hurray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Uheeler end Mayor HenLan O.
Dillard ........... ~ .....................
ABSENT: Noae-~ ...............O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens, City Manager,
Eincsnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting wes opened with a prayer by the, Reverend R.
Hammer. Pas*ore Grandam Court Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes Of the regular meeting held on Honday, June
2It 1q65. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr..Pond,
seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS.AND ALLEYS: Council having continued until 2 p.m., July 12,
1965, a public bearing on the application of Roanoke Hospital Association to vacate
discontinue and close certain portions of Belleview Avenue, Lake Street and
.Hamilton Terrace. S. E., adjacent to and/or in front of Roanoke Memorial Hospital,
the matter was again before the bodyo
In this ~onnectton. the following communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that those poFtions of Lake Street and Hellevlew Avenue
be closed, was before Council:
~May 6, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor .
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia ·
Gentlemen:
During the regular meeting o~ Bay 5, 1965,the City Planning Com-
mission considered the request by. Roanoke Memorial Hospital for
the closing of certain portions of Belleview Avenue and Lake
Streets So Bo, which had been referred to this body by City
Council. It mas learned that the proposed addition to the hos-
pital will necessitate the closing of these sections of two public
streets and the relocation of Helleview Avenue.
After hearing evidence presented by representatives of the
hospital, their engineers and architects, and the city engineering
department, the Planning Commission concluded that the proposed
development and relocation scheme as shown on a map No. 6507,
prepared by Embank ~ Caldwell and Associates onder date of May
1q65, is feasible and could be accomplished without undue hardship
to the general public. This development scheme appears practical,
provided that Helleview Avenue can be relocated and Hamilton
Terrace will be afforded access to Belleview Avenue designed on
the basis of adequate engineering standards.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that those port,ions Of Lake Street and flelleviem Avenue, So E., be
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closed ~hlch ·re show· o· · map prepared by EBb·nh ~ Celdmell,
· ·der date of Ray 1965, COMB, No, 650T/A, which Is Bede part or
this recoamendatlon, It is f·rther recommended that Roanoke
'Remortal'Hospital make every effort to provide additional oft-
street parking facilities ·t · ratio of one parking space for
every additional hospital bede It Is f·rther recommended that
the Improvements on Hamilton Terrace be designed In s·ch · way
so as to permit the possibility of fat·re connections with the
.extension Of Riley Drive when it is accomplished,
Information received in connection with the development proposals
for Remorlal Hospital, iscl·dl·g signet·res of residents opposing
the cloiing of Hamilton ,Terrace, is incl·ded with this communi-
cation,
S/ RerneF R. Sensbach
Henry B, Boynton
Council having appointed viewers to study, the Bat.tar, the viewers
a written report, advising that they have viewed the portions of Helleview Avert·e,
Lake Street and Hamilton Terrace, S. H., requested to be closed, end. are unaoimousl
of th~ opinion that no inconvenience would resultt either to any individ·al or to
the p~blic, from vacating, d~scontiouing and closing the portions of the three .
streets as req·ested, provided that. Belleview Aven·e in the affected.area be
relocated in a northerly direction to provide access from Hellevlew Avenue to and
from Jefferson Street and that a service Fond be located to provide access from
Jefferson Street to the remaining ··closed portion of Lake Street.
Council having referred the question of relocating the portions of the
three streets and conveying certain city-owned land to the Roanoke Hospital
Association, in connection with the proposed expansion of Roanoke Memorial Hospital
to the City Manager for study and report, he submitted the following report:
July 12. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On Monday. March Ht 1965, you referred to me the question of
relocating portions of Selleview Avenue. Lahe Street and Hamilton
Terrace, S. E., and conveying certain city-owned land to the
Roanoke Hospital Association, in connection with the proposed
expansion of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, and I was directed to
make a study and report to Council.
There have been Several meetings in an attempt to reconcile
the changing of streets and other related materials that would
provide expansion of the hospital. Rithout doubt, and certainly
Bet the responsibility of this office, I am of the opinion we are
trying to accomplish too much in too small a space and at the
best this is not a complete satisfactory solution to the problem.
The firm of Hubank, Caldwell and Associates, through the able
assistance of Mr. Stuart Franklin, has worked with our staff in
an attempt to resolve the relocation of the streets and the
attached map mith some slight variances is approved by my office.
It provides for the following:
1. Proper space for the continuation of #iley Drive east
and west along the southern banks of Roanoke River.
2, The status quo of Riley Drive and Jefferson Street for
3, , The closing of n portion of Lake Street, which should
not be accomplished until the road to the south is
completed from Jefferson Street to Lake Street.
4, ~The relocation of Belleview Terrace,
5, AdJu~tBents 1~ grading of Hnnllton Terrace,
6. Th~'Mnn~ger o! tie Mater Department, Mr. J. A, Brogan,
believes.the City should be paid for this land and the
City Manager concurs in this suggestion.
Respectfully subwitted,
$! Arthur S, Owens
City Manageru
Council having referred the question of possible damages to the Crystal
Spriug water supply as a result of the proposed addition to Roaanhe Memorial
Hospital to a committee for study, report nad recommendation, the committee submitte~
the fallowing report:
WRoanoke, Virginia
June 14, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
You referred to the below committee, in your file n46BB-1540
the question of possible damages to the Crystal Spring Mater
Supply as a result of the proposed addition to the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital,
The committee has met and discussed the possibilities very
carefully; we have the Virginia State Department of Healthts
report, received a letter from Dr. Byron Cooper, Geologist from
Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, and discussed the
question of blasting with Hr. C. A. Ourress, an expert in.
explosives,
We are attaching a copy of the letter and report from the
State Department of Health and we call special attention to the
last sentence in the third paragraph of the report which is as
follows: *We would consider such action mandatory for the
protection Of the people of Roanoke City consuming the water**
The report points Out that there are certain hazards to
drinking water and the reservoir should be covered. The con-
struction of the hospital merely accelerates the time.
I am attaching a copy of Dr. William H. Keeler*s letter of
June 9, 1965. endorsing the State Department of Health*s report
in the belief that the reservoir should be covered,
Item 8 of Dr. Compares report of June 4, 19~5, is as follows
and I quote: *The projected construction of the new building and
driveway will not affect the flow or quality of water of Crystal
Spring** After studying his report and appreciating his expert
knowledge, we would have to concur in his statement,
We did check with'Mr. Burress as to blasting and he suggested
that we be assured the hospital will include in their specifications
if a need to blast Occur that seismograph equipment for measuring
the earth vibrations be included.
We are also attaching a letter from Dr, Byron Cooper advising
in his opinion that no irreparable damage would be done to the
Spring by blasting for the construction of the hospital.
The Committee recommends that the covering of the Crystal Spring
Reservoir be aCCelerated Just as soon as possible and prior to the
addition to the hospltalt and, secondly, that equipment for seismo-
graph recording be incorporated in the specifications when bids are
invited for construction,
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The conwlttee then submitted the
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Respectfully sabmitted,
B/,Roy R, Pollard, St,
Roy R, Pollard, Sr** Chairman
S/~Clarence E, Pond
Cluraoce E, Pond
S/ Vincent S, Rbeeler
Vincent S, Wheeler
S/ Arthur S, Owens
Arthur S, Qwens
S/ Joseph A. Brogan
Joseph A. Brogan'
folleuing supplemental report:
#Roanoke, Virginia
July 12, 1965
You appointed a committee to make a study of the possible
dosages to the Crystal Spria9 Mater Supply, as a result of the
proposed addition to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. On June 14,
1965, the committee node a report, copy of which is attached
hereto, for your perusal. The proposals as outlined on that
date are again concurred in by the committee, with the following
1. A COpy of a.letter dated June 14 from Dr. Byron Cooper
assures the City t~at there will be no physical damage
to the water supply caused by blasting which was of
some concern to the committee.
2. The recommendation in the last paragraph concerning the
covering of the Crystal Spring Reservoir should be
modified to have this accomplished just as soon as
possible.
3. Our committee believes that we should seek the assis-
tance of the firm of Al~ord, Burdick and nausea for
their guidance iff the type of cover that should be
placed over the Reservoir.
?be committee is happy that we
of the Hospital.
can concur in the fine work
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Srj. Chairmau
S/'Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S/ Vincent S. ~heeler
Vincent S. #heeler
S/ Arthur S. Owens
· Arthur S. Omens
S. Joseph A. Brogan
Joseph A, Brogan*
Mr. W. A. Dickinson. Attorney. appeared before Council in support of the
request of his client, Mr. Dickinson explaining that the residents of Hamilton
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Terrace have mithdraun their objection since the final pleas provide for the
acre of city-owned land is involved in the proposal and that his client does not
feel it should be required to pay rot this land because in its opinion the proposed
improvements mill offset the,value thereof.
Also appearing in support of the application of the Roanoke Hospital
Association mere Messrs. Robert M. Cutshall, Arthur Taubmano flenjaeia F. Parrott,
Paul S. Stoa.slier and Edmund To Gooduin. members of the Roard of Trustees; Drs.
Harry R. Yak.a, Jr**.Eharlea D. Smith. James C. Gale, Relier S. Johnson, John A.
Martin, R. Earle Glendy and Henry Lee, members of the Hedical Staff; and Messrs.
William H. Flannagan, E. L. Derring, Jack H. Richardson and MFS. Doris T. Carper,
members of the Administrative Staff.
Mr. J. Stuart Franklin, Jr** representing the firm of Euhank, Coldwell an
Associates. Architects and Engineers, explained the plans for the proposed addition
to the Roanoke Memorial Hospital and the relocation of the above streets in
connection theremith.
Mr. Stoller then read the follomin9 statement:
"STATEMENT ON REQUEST OF ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS FOR
ADDITIONAL LAND FOR ITS EXPANSION, JULY 12, 1965
Councilman Murray A. Stoller
A tremendous resource of Roanoke is its gromJng status as
medical center. We should encourage the expansion of Roanoke
Memorial Hospitals because these medical facilities are needed
not only for our region but for our immediate vicinity. As a
trustee for tea years of the Hospitals. the uore-than-lOO%-
occupancy became familiar. The need and merit of the construc-
tion are not questioned.
As trustees of the City's property, me must balance these
needs and merits with our duties. We have since September 1962
made three very generous conveyances of land. The first was the
Community Hospitnl-Elmmood Park exchange. We should remember
substantially equal. Therefore me received a consideration for
that land. besides the benefits to the core of our City.
The next tmo conveyances were educational donations. The
Roanoke Center of the University of Virginia and the expansion of
Roanoke Technical Institute will do much to make of Roanoke an
educational center, besides providing the nucleus of a four-year-
degree=granting college. The benefits there mere indirect, but I
submit that there is a distinction betmeen public college
facilities and private hospitals.
The covering of the Crystal Spring reservoir is not caused
by the expansion being considered today. It Is actually caused by
the urbanization of the entire area and growing standards Of
public health,
In summary, the hospital expansion can be helped by this
Council by the street closings and changes. The hospital should
bear these costs as well as the value of the Cityts land involved."
It being pointed out that the Roanoke Hospital Association will bear the
expense of improving the three streets and the relocation of sewer and water mains,
and Council being Of the opinion that in vies of this fact the city should donate
the land as requested. Mr. Garland moved that the follomin9 Ordinance providing for
the closing of portions Of Belleviem Avenue, Lake Street and Hamilton Terrace. S.
be placed upon its first reading:
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(~16520) AN ORDINANCE rocotl·g, discootlnkl·g 'sad closing the portions
of Bellevieu Aveoseo S. E., Lake Street. S. Eo, and Hsmllto· Terrocee S. R., Ronnohe
Virginia, ns ·re no·tsined in the follonJng described boundary, to wit:
BEGINNING at the,southeast corner of Lake Street. S. R,.
nnd Bellerien Avenue. S. E.; thence with the present easterly
side of Late Street. S, E,. S..6o 46* #. !15.34 feet to nn
nngle point In Lake Street. S. E.; thence continuing uith the
present easterly side of Lake Street, S. E., S. lO 2T' E. S2,0
feet to o point; thence mith o ·em line crossing Lshe Street,
St E.. S. 85° 33' W. 50.0 feet to n point on the westerly side
of lake Street; thence nith three new lines through the property
of the City of Ran·ohm, H, 50° 00' ~, 94,0 feet to n point;
thence N. 17° 00' E. 9S.O feet to n point; thence H. 7° 00'
passing the southerly side.of Bellevlem Avenue, S. E.,.nt about .
30 rent, in all 68.23 feet to n point in Bellevlem Avenue, S. £.;
thence mJtb · nan line Jn the same nod Hamilton Terrace, S.
N. SI° 00' E. 86.71 feet to · point In Hamilton Terrace. S.
thence ui~h · nan line ~. 09° 00' E. passing the southeasterly .
side of Hamilton Terrace, S. E., st about 23 feet, in nil 6S.0
feet to · point of curve; thence mith,n neu line, · curved line
to the right abase radius is Oi.2S feet and abase chord is S.
60° S9* 30" E. 81.27 feet passing the northnesterly side of .
Bellevien Avenue, S. E.. at about 24 feet, In all the arc length
of 85.11 feet to · point on the present southeasterly side of
Helleview Avenue, S. E.; thence mith the sane with n curved line
to the right mbose radius is 344.6 feet and whose chord is S. 77°
S2' 56" H. 126.29 feet. the arc length of 127.0 feet to the place
of BEGIHNI~G, containing 0.67 acre. more or less, of nhich 0.47
acre, more or less, is a portion of the streets and avenues pro-
posed to be vacated, discontinued and abandoned, and being more
particularly shana On a plat drama from existing records made for
Roanoke Hospital Association by C. H. Malcolm & Son, State
Certified Engineers, doted February 24. 1965.
WHEREAS, Roanoke Hospital Association, after first having posted notice
its intended application as provided by lan. heretofore made application to the City
of Roanoke. Virginia. that the portions of the streets and avenues hereinafter
described be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed; and
HHEREAS, the Council of the City of Hoan'oke, Virginia. on the 0th day of
March, 196S, adopted Resolution NO. 16312 appointing Messrs. William M. Harris,
Robert K. Rector, James L. Trinkle, Harold W. Harris, Jr.. and L. S. Waldrop as View
to view the aforesaid streets and avenues and report in writing, pursuant to the
provisions of Sect'ion 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of lgSO. ·s amended, whether
in their opinion 'any and. if any. ,hat 'inconvenience mould result from discontinuing
the same; and
WHEREAS. the said Vie,ers did visit and ~ie, the aforesaid streets and
avenues and the adjacent neighborhoods and did report in writJn9 that in their
opinion no inconvenience would result either to any individual or the public from
vacating, discontinuing and closing the described portions of the said streets and
avenues, provided that Belleview Avenue in the affected area be relocated in ·
northerly direction to provide ~ccess from Belleviem Avenue to and from Jefferson
Street and that n service road or street be located to provide access fro= Jefferson
Street to the remaining unclosed portion Of Lake Street; and
WHEREAS, this matter has been referred to the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia. which said Commission has approved the permanent vacntin
discontinuing and closing of said portions of the streets and avenues herein affect
it Is recommended that Helleview Avenue be relocated and that Hamilton Terrace be
afforded access to Ballerina Avenue on the basis of adequate engineering standards
and thal the applicant make every effort to provide additional off-street parking
facilities; and
MHRREASo a public bearing aa the IforesoJd application to perlaneotly
vacate, discontinue and close portions of sold streets and aveaueo Mas held after a
notice thereof was duly advertised is The Roanohe WorldoNewo OR Hey 28° 1965,
advising the public or the said public hearing before this Council os June 14, 1965,
at 2 p.m. on said day, which public hearing was° by Council aa June 14, 1965,
properly, legally and publicly continued to June 21. 1965. et 2 p.m. on sold day,
and again by Council properly, legally and publicly continued on Jane 21° 1965o to
July 12, 1965, at 2 p.a. on said day, at'which meeting on July 12. 1965o there was
expressed no objection or opposition to vacating, discontinuing and closing the
described portions or sold streets and avenues, provided that Hamilton Terrace will
be afforded access to Hellevieu Avenue. all opposition from residents in that area
being directed only st any attempt to relocate Relleview Avenue so that Hamilton
Terrace would not be afforded access thereto at its southerly terminus; and
RHEREAS, in the opinion of this Council. it will be beneficial and to the
best interests of the public that the portions of said streets and avenues be
vacated, discontinued and closed for the purposes set forth in the aforesaid
application:
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanote that,
effective upon the relocation of eellevlew Avenue to connect its unclosed portion
adjacent to Roanoke Hospital Association to Jefferson Street and the location of
service road or street connecting the unclosed portion of Late Street uith Jeffersot
Street at the cost and expense of Roanoke Hospital Association, and the acceptance
thereof by the Council. the portions of Bellevien Avenue. S. E.. Lake Street. S. E..
and Hamilton Terrace, S. E., in Roanoke. Virginia. as are contained in the following
described boundary, to wit:
BEGINNING at the southeast corner of Lake Street. S,
and Bellevieu Avenue, S. E.; thencewith the present easterly
side of Lake Street, S. E., S. 6° 40* W. 115.34 feet to on
angle point in Late Street. S. E.; thence continuing with the
present easterly side of Lake Street, S. E., S. 1° 27* E. 52.0 feet
to a point; thence uith a nam line crossing Lake Street, S. E.,
S. 86° 33' W. 50.0 feet to a point on the masterly side of Lake
Street; thence with three new lines through the property of the
City Of Roanoke, N. 50° 00' Mo 94°0 feet to a point; thence N. 17°
00' E. 95.0 feet to a point; thence N. 7° 00' E. passing the
southerly side of Belleview Avenue, S. E.. at about 30 feet, in
all 68.23 feet to a point in Believieu Avenue, S. R.: thence with
a nan line in the same and Hamilton Terrace, S. E., N. 61o O0° E.
86.71 feet to a point in Hamilton Terrace S. E.; thence with a
neu line N. 69° 00' E. passing the southeasterly side of Hamilton
Terrace, S. E., at about 23 feet, in ail 65.0 feet to a point of
curve; thence with a hem line, a cur~ed line to the right abase
radius in 81.2§ feet and whose chord is S. 60° 59* 30" E. HI.R?
feet passing the aorthmesterly side of Belleview Avenue, S. E.,
at about 24 feet, in all the arc length of 65.11 feet to a point
on the present southeasterly side of Belleview Avenue, S.
thence with the same lith a curved line to the right whose radius
is 344.6 feet and whose chord is S. 77° 52' 56" R. 126.29 feet,
the arc length of 127.0 feet to the place of BEGINNING, containing
0.67 acre, more or less, of'uhich 0.47 acre, more or less, is
portion of the streets and avenues proposed to be vacated, discon-
tinued and abandoned, and being more particularly shown on a plat
drawn from existing records made for Roanoke Hospital Association
by C.'B. Malcolm ~ Son° StateCertified Engineers, dated February
24, 1965.
be and the same shall be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed and that
thereupon all right of the general public in and to the same as public streets be
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and is released insofar ss the Council is empowered so to do; the City of BOleOke
and other public utilities uhJch nay gu said effective date he located in the
aforessid portions of said streets;
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that on end after the effective date for the
closing, vacation end discontinuance herein provided tbs City Engineer be sad he ia
hereby directed to mark #Peroanently Vncsted, Discontinued end Closed" sued portions
of Bellevieu Avenue, S. E., Lake Street. S. E.. and Hamilto? Terrace. S. E.. on
all maps and plats on file in the office or the City Engineer in the City of
Roanohe, Virginia, on which said portions of streets and avenues are shown, referrin
thereon to the book and page of Ordinances and Resolutions of the Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, wherein this ordinance shall be spread.
The motion mas seconded bF Mr. Pond and adopted bF the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gar]and, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.m,, Tuesday, July 6, 1q65, on a proposed new Housing and Hygiene Ordinance,
gad having continued the public hearing until 2 p.m., July 12. 1965, the mutter was
before the body.
In this connection, Dr. William H. Heeler, Commissioner of Health,
appeared before Council for a discussion of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Jones ~ug~ested that Section 2.1 be amended to provide that the
Health Officer, upon proper identification, be authorized to enter duellings for th~
purpose of inspection; that Section 4 be amended to provide that rules and regula-
tions for the enforcement Of the Ordinance shill be subject to the approval Of
Council; that various sections of the Ordinance b~ clarified from the standpoint
of applying to nam construction only; that Section 10.1 be amended to provide
that no permit shall be issued to a person to operate a rooming.house until the
proper license has been secured; and that various other amendments to the proposed
Ordinance he considered.
Council being Of the opinion that the fine should be not'less than $5 nor
more than $50, or lmprison&ent for not less than one day nor more than'lO du~s, and
that the Ordinance should be 6ffective on and after January'l,'1966, Mr. Jones
moved that the nbw Housing and Hygiene Ordinance be referred*bach to the City Manage
for conference with the Cit~ Attorney in the redrufting Of the measure pursuant to
changes suggested at the public hearing and to submit same to Council for further
consideration, The motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council h aving referred a request of Mr. Harry N.
Lichtenstein, Attorney. representing Messrs. Herman Trompeter and S. Albert
Trompeter, that Ordinance No. 16292. providing for the purchase of 4.5 acres of
land needed in connection with the proposed extension of Malay Drive, be amended
to permit extension or saner laterals to their remaining property and the coas~ructi(
of a haximum of rive crossovers at equal intervolso to the City Manager and the City
Attorney for conference mith Mr. Llckteasteia, Mr. Llchtenstele appeared before the
body, pointing out that at the laat meeting or Council th~*body mas informed of a
plan rot the extension of liley Drive on the south side or'Roanoke River rather than
the north side nhJch mould eliminate the need rot the Trumpeter property: therefore,
he has mritten the City Manager advising that his clients ore mithdrauing their offal
to sell the 4.5 acres of land to the City of Roanoke for the sum or $7,000, and
requested that Ordinance No, 16292 be repealed.
The City Manager verbally recommending that the Trumpeters be permitted to
mithdrum their offer, Mr. StolleF moved that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for preparation of the proper measure repealing Ordinance NO. 16292. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
CLAIMS: Miss Helena Paxton appeared before Council; advising that her
carport man damaged in the amount of $249 by the falling of a tree limb from u tree
on city property, and requested that she be reimbursed by the city for.the damage
to the carport.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to%he City Attorney for a
legal opinion. The motion mas seconded by'Rt. Jones and unanimously adopted.
P~TITIONS AND COWRCNICATIONS:
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARRS AND [~uAYGROUNOS: Council havieg previously
rejected an offer of Rro C. L. Wertz to sell to the City of Roanoke a l.?O?-acre
tract of land located on the southeast corner of Salem Turnpike and Thirty-sixth
Street, N. W., adjacent to the Fairviem Elementary School, for a net price of
$8,500, a communication from Mr. Wertz, offering to sell the property for $8,000,
mas before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
#essrs. Arthur S. Omens, Chairman, James N. Rincanon, J. Robert Thomas and Roy R.
Pollard, Sr., for study, report and recommendation to Council. The notion mas
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by 20 residents of the 3000 and
3100 blocks of Shenandoah Valley Avenue and the bO0 block of Lindberg Lane, N. E.,
requesting that said streets be blacktopped, mas before Council.
· On motion of'Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the matter mas referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
Council.
CITY MANAGER: A Resolution of the Roanoke JunJorChamber of Commerce,
Incorporated, strongly endorsing a City Manager - Council form of government,
urging Council and the Charter Study Committee to implement the division of duties
of the policy-making body and administrativeoffice, both in act and principle,
requesting that only those applicants for City Manager be considered aha. through
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both edscotloo old brood experience, qualify el professional City Hanogers and
reconnendiag that a solery be established nhlch mould attract men mlth these
attributes, mos before Council.
On motioo of Mr. Smaller, seconded by Mr, Jones amd unanimously sdoptedt
the Resolution uae filed,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
~TREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted 8 uritten report, recommending
that u street light be installed et the intersection or salem Turnpike and Westnood
Houlevard, N.
My. Smaller moved tbet Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouing Resolution:
(n16521) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light at the intersection of Salem Turnpihe and
Meitnood Boulevard, N.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29, page 276.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was Seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Smaller, Mheeler and
Mayor QJllard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having received from Mr. Miley N.
Jackson, a ~hecK for $2,000, of uhJch $1,500 is to be used for the beautification
of Wiley Drive and the balance of $500 is to be used for the same purpose in the
parks Or other points at the discretion of the Miry Manager, the City Manager
submitted a written report, recommending that $2,000 be appropriated for this
purpose.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Cltl
Maqoger and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,000 from
"Contingencies," to Materials - Building and Property under Section Fill, "Recreatic
Parks and Recreational Areas." of the 1965-66 budget:
(316522) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordsin Section ~111, ,"Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," and Section =166, "Contingencies," of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordiqance, see Ordinance Book No.,28, page 277.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mro Iheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stellar, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a mritten
report, advising that it mill be necessary to appropriate the additional sum of
$1,258,25 to cover the final cost of erecting the Jupiter Missile at the Transporta-
tion Museum, and recommended that the appropriation be authorized.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
lslager and offered the folloelog eeergeocy Ordinance transferring $1,258.25 frae
Sectioa ~166, *Contingencies,' to Operating Supplies tad Materials under Section
· 111, 'Recreation, Paths amd RecreatJonnl Areas** of the 1965-66 budget:
(~16523) AN ORDINANCe to am~ad aid reordnin Section ~111, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Aress** and Section 2166. *Contingencies,# of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Dusk No. 28, page 2??°)
Mr. $tolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinsnce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and sdopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrao Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
SEKERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted n written report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill the v~cancy of Office Assistant at the
Sewage Treatment Pleat.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recomuendatioa of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. Tbs motion was seconded by MFs 6arland and unanimously adopted
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that
he be authorized to release to Frye Building Company funds non being held on Project
14 at Roanoke Municipal (Roodrum) Airport. with the exception Of $500°
Mr. Stoller moved thor Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLA¥OROUNBS: Council havinR previously authorized the leasing
Of Rockledge Inn on Mill Mountain to Roanoke Summer Theatre. Incorporated, the City
Manager submitted n written report, recommending that the lease be assigned to the
Mill Mountain Playhouse Company.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager 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.
STAYE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmittin*
the following communication from the Director o'f Public Works with reference to
reqaesting the Virginia Department of Highways to landscape and beautify the
approaches On major hlghuays leading in to the City Of Roanoke, and recommended
that such a request be made:
'DATE: July 8, 1965
TO: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Broyle$, Director Of Public Works
Recently I have been working with Mr. A. O. English, Chairman Of
City Approaches Committee, a sub-committee of the Area Beautifica-
tion Committee of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. We have been
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ia conferemce mlth officials of the State Higbuey Departmeo~
in regard to landscaping end beautifying the approaches De me]or
.highmeys leading atto Roanoke and feel that it mould be helpful
et this tine to have resolutioes from both the City and the
Rosnohe Chamber or Comterce us folloue~
1, Since Interstate 581 is nam progremoed to be land-
scaped damn to Elm Avenue, and since Route 5qgo
*The Southuest Rxprestuoye is in the process of
being surveyed and planned, it is recommended and
requested tbut the Highuay Department Include in
the overall project plans for the accomplishment
of adequate landscapieg and beautification on said
Expressus~ from Elm Avenue to the Intersection of
U, ~, Route 220 and Virginia Route 419.
2, Tbut the Department of Highmays be requested to
prepare an ~eqn~elandscaplng and beautification
plan on D, S. 220 inside mud outside of the City
froo Rosnoke River to the Franklin County line and
to initiate a program to accomplish emma,, and
further that the City mill agree to cooperate and
mill undertake to accomplish that part of the plea
mithin the City of Roanoke,
3. That the Department of Righmays be requested to plan
an adequate landscaping end beautification plan on
D, So 460 both inside and outside of the City from
Interstate 581 to u point approximately 10 niles
East of the City*s East Corporate Limits and to
Initiate a program to accomplish same, and further
that the City will agree to cooperate and will under-
take to accomplish the part of the plan mJthin the
City Of Roanoke.
S/ Bt Cletus Broyles
Bo Cletus Broyl~s
Director of Public Marks'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the preparation of
the proper measure. The motion w~s seconded by Mr. Garland end unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a writteh report.
advising that the State Water Control Board has expressed concern over the failure
of the' City of Roanoke to test the waters mithin 'its corporate limits' mith reference
to the intensity of pollution, Jf any, and pointed Out that there are adequate funds
in the Sewage Treatment Budget to provide for the test at an estimated cost of
$10,6g0 the first yeer. th~ cost thereafter being approximately sixty per cent
annually of the initial amount.
It appearing that the City Manager is scheduled to appear before the State
Mater Control Board on July 20, 1965. for a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Jones
moved that action on the report of th~ City Manager be deferred until' the regular
meeting of Council on August 2. 1965. The motion mss seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GtI~TEE: The City Manager submitted
a written report, transmitting an offer of the Appalachian Pomer Company to donate
to the City of Roanoke strips of land On the north side Of Day Avenue, the east side
of First Street and the south side of Bnllitt Avenue, S, W., in exchange for the
installation Of sidemalk, curb and gutter, a retaining' wall ulon~ First Street and
street paving at an estimated cost of $13,S00, and suggested tha~ the' matter be
referred to the Committee on Ca'pit'al Improvements for its consideration.
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Hr. Jones pointing out thcs the Appalachian PaRer Company Rill be unable
to coBplete the inproveoeet of its property until the city coBpletes the street
inproveneets, Hr. Nheeler Bayed that the nether be referred bach to the City Nonsger
for s Bore accurate estimate of the cost of told street Jnproveoents. The motion
Boo RecoRded by Mr. Stellar end unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: The City Ransger submitted a uritten report, tracsuittfng on
eciusrlal report of Bowles, Aodreus & Toune, Incorporated, on u valuation or the
account of the City of Roanoke under the Virginia Suppleuentol Retirement System os
of June 30. 1964.
Hr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Ir. Pollard and unanlnously adopted.
PARKS ANO FLAVGROUNOS: Council having referred · proposed Ordinance
unending Section 3, Chapter 6, Title VIII, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
to prohibit the'cutting of uny moody plant,on onniclpolly ouned land by persons ethel
than those employed b7 the City of Roanoke for this purpose unless a uritten permit
is first secured from the city, back to the City Attorney for redroftin9, he
submitted the following report:
· July 7, 19&5
The Honorable Mayor and the
Members of the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
At the meeting of the Council held Jane 14, 1965. a proposed
ordinance amending Sec. 3, Chapter.6. Title VIII of the City Code,
relating to the cutting, trimming, etc. of City trees end shrubbery,
was referred to this office mith directions to make certain changes
in the proposed ordinance mhich uould eliminate the requirement for
removal of tree stumps, Mould permit of the issuance of a blanket
permit, provide for a $5.00 inspection fee and a $1.000.00 bond to be
posted by abe permittee. Furthermore, the undersioned was directed
to confer with the Director of Parks and Recreation mud uith a
representative of o local public utility company regarding any
additional matters deemed necessary to be incorporated into the
proposed ordinance,
There is now transeitted hereuith to the Council a redraft Of
its former meeting and which has heretofore been submitted to the
City's Director of Parks and Recreation and to the public utility
the general approval of each of said other persons.
Respectfully,
5/ J. N. ~incanon
James N. Ki~canon
City Attorney*
In this connection, Admiral Corleton H. Hrtght. Chairman, City Beautifica-
tion Committee. Men*a Garden Club, appeared before Council and o~vfsed that the
Ordinance as redrufted meets with the approval of the Men*s Garden Club.
Mr. Stellar then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16524) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3, Chapter 6, Title VIII of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, relating to the City's trees, flowers and
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shrubbery, byprovlding certuiu penalties for certain injury to any of the CUBe uud
providing, further, procedures rot the pruning, trimmlhg or removal'of City-omned
trees nad issuance of perwits therefor by the Department of Pnrhs and Recreation,
. HE*IT.0RDAInED by the Council or the City of Roanoke tbut Section 3,
Chapter 6, Title VIII, of The Code of the City of Rosnohe, 1956, relating to the
injury of trees, flouers and shrubbery on the public streets or public grounds of
the City, and providing penalties therefor, be, and said section is hereby amended
and reordained to preside ss follows:
Sec. 3. Unauthorized cutting, trimming or reuovul of trees,
flouers and shrubbery; injuring trees, etc.; penalties;
permits.
(1) Aoy person who shall, mJthout having obtained authority
as hereinafter provided, cut. trim, prune or remove any trees,
fleuers or shrubbery in the public streets or uuys or in any of
the public grounds or property of the City. or who shall will-
fully or wulicieusly injure, in uny way, uny such trees, flowers
or shrubbery in uny of the aforesaid places shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not lena than
two dollars nor safe than three hundred dollars for each offense.
(2) Any person desiring authority to trim, prune, cut or
remove trees, flouers or shrubbery on the public streets or ways
or on the public grounds or property of the City may apply for
such authority to the Director of Paths and Recreation in writing.
specifying in detail the work proposed to be done. Each such
application shall be accompanied by payment to the City of n fee
of such amount as will reimburse the City the sum of five dollars
for each inspection to be made of the work authorized by permit
issued on such application, all of which said work shall be
inspected at least one time by said Director; and by a bond
payable to the City in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars
to guarantee satisfactory completion of the work proposed to be
done, which said bond may be la the form of a certified check or
of a bond. in writing, of the applicant, and such bond shall be
deposited ~it~ the City Clerk. Should the trimming, pruning or
removal of such trees, flowers or shrubbery be, in the sound
discretion of the Director of Parhs and Recreation, necessary
or desireable and the method proposed for performing said work
be according to approved practices, a permit authorizing the
performance of the work applied for shall be iisued by said
Director, which permit shall contain and.set forth the terms and
conditions under which such work shall be performed; and there-
after the Director of Parks and recreation shall have the
authority to supervise and direct said work and shall, upon
completion, inspect the same to insure performance of the work
in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance and approved
practices. More than one location may be designated in a single
permit, but no permit shall remain ia force and effect for more
than one year followingits issuance. Upon inspection and mritten
approval by said Director of all of the work authorized by such
permit, the City Clerk shall forthmitb release and deliver to the
permtttee the bond theretofore bold pending such completion and
approval. The use of climbing irons or spurs shall be prohibited
on any live tree.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Smaller. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............. ~ ........... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council havin9 referred to the City Planning Cowwissi
for study, report and recommendation the request of John Jo Russell, Bishop of the
Roman Catholic Diocese Of Richmond that Harrison Avenue. N. W.. be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed in a masterly direction from North Jefferson Street to Gainsboro
Road. the City Planning Commission submitted a uritten report, recommending that
the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public he·ring o· the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
August 16, 1965~ The marlo· mas seconded by Mr. Carload nad ·na·lmously adopted.
SCa00LS: Con~cil havi·g referred to the City Pla·ninE Commissio· rot
study, report and recomme·datio· · request of the Virgi·ia Polytechnic institute
that the City of Roanoke co·rev to V. P. Io the remai·l·g tract or cJty-omned la·d,
consisti·g of approximately 17 acres, located on the south s~de of Colonial Ave·Be,
S. M., adJacent to the Rom·aka Technical Institute, for future expa·sio· er R.
the City Planning Commission submitted the rollouJng report:
"July 8. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
sad Members of City Council
Rcnnohe, Virginia
Ueutleten:
At its regular meeting of July ?o 1965 the Planning Comuiaaicn
cousidered the request of Virginia Polytechnic Institute for the
co·veya·ce of l? acres of City-oxned Innd located on the south
side of Colonlul Ave·ua, S. M.
In studying this request the City Pla··l·g Coumissio· ·oted that
the subject property is located adjacent to the pFesent Roanoke
Technical I·stitute land and buildings and mould constitute the
logical expansion area for the Institute's facilities. The ·end
for expansion of R. T. I. facilities has previously been recog-
nized and is reflected in a development model prepared by the
planning departme·t in January 1965.
.The City Planning Commission. therefore, finds that the conveya·ee
of said land ·re· to the Virgi·ia Polytechnic Institute is in the
best i·terests of the community and is consiste·t math the lan9-
ra·ge pla·s prepared by the Planning Coemisslon.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
S! #erner K. Sensbach
for Henry D. floynton
Chairman"
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be referred'to'a ~ommittee composed of
Messrs. James E. Jo·es, Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Murray A. Stoller for it~
information in connection with its study of the location of the tract of land
proposed to be conveyed to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and to the City
Attorney fo~ his information in preparing the proper measure conveying the land.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
RSPORTS OF CO~SITTE£S: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16509, vacating, discontinuing and
closing a portion of Mississippi Avenue, N.'E., having previously been before Counci
for its first reading, read and laid over mos again before the body, Mr. Stoller
offering the following Ordinance for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16509) AN ORDINANCE permanently vocatlngo discontinuing and closing
a portion of Mississippi Avenue, N. £., beginning at a point ·here said Mississippi
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Avenue dead ends at the Norfolk nnd fleateru Rnilmny Company right of uny and
proceeding Ir an easterly direction, a total distance of l~6.65 feet.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 2?3.)
#r, Sloller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the folloelng vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones. ~ol~nrd. Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and
flnyor DJliurd .......................... 7,
NAYS: None .................. O.
SPECIAL EERHITS-STREETS AND ALLEfS: Ordinance No. 16S10, epproring the
construction and maintenance by Times-florid Corporation of an additional building
over and across the alley uhich lies betseen Campbell Avenue and Salem Asenne,
and extends from Second Street to Third Street. having previously been before Coutcil
for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Stoller
offering the folloeing for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16510} AN ORDINANCE approving the construction and maintenance by
Times-Horld Corporation of on additional building over and across the alley which
lies betueen Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue, S. N., Roanoke, Virginia, end extends
from Second Street tO Third Street, S. fl.; and authorizing the Building Commissioner
issue a building permit for the same.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 2R, page 2?4.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by'the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond. StolleF. MheeleF nnd
Hayor Dillard .......................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................
PARKS AND PLAV~ROUNDS-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 16516, naming the 7.83-ocre
park surrounding the F. A. A. Radio Range at Andrews Road and lqth Street Extenoion
N. fl., the 'John F. gennedy Park," hating prertously been before Councl~ for Ils
first reading, read and laid over. was *gain before the body, Hr. Stoller off'ring
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~1651b) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the City*s neu 7.03-acre
park'at Andrews Road and 19th Street Extension. N. H.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance B~ok No. 28, page 27b.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AVES: Heists. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Hheeler and
Hnyor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGET-PAY ~AN: Council having directed the City Attorney to pre pare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they ore of an emergency nature, he presented same;
ehereapou, Mr. Stoller offered the folloutng Resolotion:
(m16525) A RESOLUTION nnthorlzlcg the City Manager to employ certsin
(For fall text of Resolution, nee Resolution Book No. 28, page
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nos seconded
by Hr. Garland sad udopted by the follomJng vote:
AYES: Neasrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pood, StolleF, #heeler, nod
Nsyor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
PLANNING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
· ensure confirming the appointment of Mr. Dexter Norris Smith ns Director of City
Planning. effective August 1, 1965. at u salary of $9,600 per annum, he presented
sane; mhereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the follouin9 Resolution:
(~16S26) A RESOLUTION confirmin9 the appointment of Nr. Dexter Norris
Smith ns Director of City Planning, effective August 1, 1965; and fixing the salary
of said appointee.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page 2TR.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Nra PoJ]erd and adopted by the foJ]omJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Nayor Dillard~ .........................
NAYS': None .................. O.
PARKS AND L~AYCROUNDS: Council herin9 directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure expressing to Rt. Wiley N. Jackson the appreciation and
gratitude of the body for his gift of $2.000, of uhich $1,500 is to be used for the
beautification of Wiley Drive and the balance of $500 ia to be used for the suue
purpose in the parks or other points nt the discretion of the City Reneger, he
presented same; whereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the follomin9 Resolution:
(m18527) A RESOLUTION expressing the City's appreclution and gratitude
for a recent gift to the City from Hr. Wiley N. Jackson.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page
Rt. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
· NAYS: None .................. O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the sale of property located on the southeast.
corner of Campbell Avenue and Thirteenth Street, $. E., described os Lots
and IR, Block 14, East Side Land Company. Official Tax Nos. 4110801, 4110802 and
4110803, for the sum of $1,000 cash, to the Safety Motor Transit Company, he
presented same; mhereopon, Mr. Stoller moved that the following Ordinance he pl~ced
upon its first reading:
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(u16528) AN ORDINANCE accepting aa offer of Safety Motor Transit
to purchase Lots 16o 17 and 16, Block 14. according to the map of Host Sid~ Load
Company., for $Io000,0.0, ooshl and authorlmiog conveyance of sold property to be mode
to said purchaser.
NBEREAS, Safety Motor Transit Company has offered in uritJng to purchase
frae the City the property hereinafter described for the sun of $1,000.00, cash, to
be paid to the City, and · committee appointed by the Council to consider acid
offer hen recommended that the same be accepted.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
mr/tten offer of Safety Motor Transit Company to purchase frol the City Lots 16, 17
and 18, Block 14, according to the mop of East Side Land Coupany, for the omb of
$1000.00, cash. be and said offer is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they ore
hereby authorized and directed to execute, seal end attest, respectively, the
City's deed of conveyance, conveying the aforesaid lots to said Safety Motor Transit
Companyin fee simple, for the consideration aforesaid, said deed
special marranty of title on the part of the City and to he prepared and approved
by the City Attorney; and, thereafter, upon acknouledgement of said signatures and
upon full payment of the aforesaid purchase price made to the City Clerk, said
City Clerk shall be and is authorized nad directed to deliver the City's said deed
of conveyance to said Safety Motor Transit ~ompany or to said compsnySs attorney.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pond ned adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Joues,~ Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. 0.
STATE HIGNNAFS: Mr. Stoller offered the follo~fog emergency Ordinance
authorizing ~he acquisition of tad parcels Of land and certain construction ease-
ments needed in connection slab, the improvement of Virginia Siate Route 24, and the
acquisition of one residue p~rcel of land needed for other public purposes, upon
certain, terms and conditions:
(=16529) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of two (2) parcels of
land and certain construction easements needed for the City's State Route No. 24
Project, and the acquisition Of one (1) residue parcel of land needed for other
public purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B, page 27q.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland,. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
STATE HIGHMAYS: Mr. Stoller offered the fol.lowtn9 emergency Ordinance
authorizing and directing the acquisition of three certain properties and certain
temporary construction easements needed Jn connection with the improvement of
Virginia State Route 24 and the purchase of the residue of tmo of said properties
for other public purposes:
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(z16530) AN ORDINANCE authorizing sad directing the acquisition of three
(3) certain properties end certain temporary construction easements necessary for
the improvement and construction of State Route No, 24, in the City; authorizing
the purchase of the residue or ama (2) of said properties rot other public purposes;
authorizing the City Manager to wake to the respective ouuers thereof offers for
the Cltyts purchase of said properties{ providing for the ncqusltlon of those
properties needed for State Route No. 24, or either of thew by condemnstlon, under
certain circumstances, and for 8 right of entry thereon; mud providing for on
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Cook No. 28, page 281.)
Mr. Stoller moved tbs adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomJn9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler end
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. H. ¥. Robinson, President of the Mllduood Civic
League, appeared before Council and complained that although manhole covers on
Idlemild Boulevard, N. E., mere raised three years ago the street still has not
been blacktopped and, apparently, is not included in the blacktop program for this
year.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report to Council. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council at its meeting on February 1, 1965. having
received and accepted the report and recommendations of the Civic Center Project
Committee and having referred the matter to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, Mayor Dillard recommended that the body proceed fovthmJth to
carry into effect the recommendations Of the committee.
In this connection, Mr. Jones read the following prepared statement:
'STATEMENT OF J, E. JONES MADE IN CONNECTION MITB THE RESOLUTION
AND ORDINANCE DEALING MITH THE I~OPOSED AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM -
JULy 12, 1968
In voting for this resolution and ordinance I moat it clearly
understood that if in the event other methods of financing this
most needed facility are forthcoming, I mill support the method
mbich, in my opinion, mill provide these facilities at the lowest
possible cost to the citizens of Roanoke. I base this statement
on the following:
1. Campaigning for this seat on Council I stated I mould
support o redaction in the Utility Tax imposed by the City on its
citizens. This was predicated on ama known facts:
a. Members of the Council in office nhen the Utility
Tax was increased to 1S~ promised the citizens a
l-year tax. (Three of these Councilmen still hold
seats on this Council.)
b. I believe it mould deter new Industrial growth,
resultin9 in off-setting losses in revenue through
real estate and personal property taxes. (The Utility
Tax was reduced from 15~ to 12~ as of January 1,
1963.)
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2. Tho State nnd Federal Gover·meato ore presently considering
legislation mklck could mate available money to suppleaent the cost
of this project. I refer to the Public Becreotino Facilities Act.
3. Already fn preparation fs o· ordinance ~or lhe ennctaeal
· loci1 sales tax, mba*ch revenues could be allocated for the payment
of these needed facilities, os well as schools, lncJaeralors,
libraries, bridges, fire stationa, ~lc,
4. The Citizens* Committee in proposing the financing of this
facility staled publicly thnl ir other methods of financing thio
facility were forlhcoming that they mould have no objection to
olber proposed methods.
5. ! contend lhal, after thorough study and proJeclion of the
Income to be defiled from the propound Uti]it7 TaX Increase, this
increase mill ual underwrite lhe lotal cost of operation and lh~
cnrlailmen% of lhe bonds needed to pay for ltese facililJeo.
I do agree with and support th~ eslnblJsbment of an authority
os proposed uhich mill be lhe vehicle needed to proceed mitt. the
sole of the bonds for this faclllly: and, I also ·glee .fib the
proposed increased size of the coliseum. I mould oppose, homever,
on increase in real and personal properly loxes to provide this
· much needed facility unless such increase mould b~ approved by
our citizens.
S/ James E. Jones
Mr. B. B. Harden appeared before Council and stated that he has been
against previous proposals for an Auditorium-Coliseum because the burden of the
cost of the project would be placed on the home onner but that he is in favor of
the project if it is financed by an increase in the utility t~x.
After a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard relinquished the Chair
and offered the following Resolution approving the report of the Civic Center
Project Committee:
(~16531) A RESOLUTION relating to the report dated January 27. 1965,
made to the Council by its Civic Center Project Committee.
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 2R3.}
Mr. Dillard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Mesxrs. Dillard, 6arlaod, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stol]er, and
Vice Mayor Wheeler .......... L .................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency O~dinance authorizing the
employment of the firm of Moods. Rogers, Ruse and Nalker, Attorneys. to implement
the specific recommendations of the Civic Center Project Committee:
(~16532) AN ORDINANCE authorizing employment of the services of Special
Counsel for the City to implement the specific recommendations made to the Council
by Its Civic Center Project Committee; providing for the payment for such services;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 204.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the folloui~g vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard. 6upland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller and
Vice Mayor Nheeler .............................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ARMORIES: The committee appointed to study the question of the architect*
"Jely 12, 1965
To the City COBICil
Rosnohe, Virginia
At Roanoke City Council oeetlng held July 6, 1965, the sase
Committee ehich mis appointed to revieu the bids end mehe
recommendations rot the addition to the National Guard Armory
mBS req*ested to ngeln revleo the transaction end report their
findings to Council.
We had 8 oeeting of the full Coomittee on July 10, 1965, mith
Architect Garry Clay present, end investigated ell phases of
the matter,
A brief revJeo of this transaction is es follous:
The sum of SYO,O00.O0 uss appropriated for additions end altera-
tions to the present National Guard Armory, end $5,000.00 mos
appropriated by Ordinance 16023 for erchitect*s fees, making a
total of $75,000.00.'
Thl's project is to be financed by the Virginia Stets National
Guard contributes9 $50.000.00 and the City $25,000.00.
Bids mere opened at Council Meeting Ney 3, 1965, the Ina bidder
mas Watts and Breahell, Incorporated, wlth a sum of $69,?00.00.
The architect was Garry Clay, and the agreement betmeen the
Architect and the Ouner mas 6~ of the bid price, plus
Matts end Rreehell, Incorporated ............. $ 69,?00.00
Architect*s Fee (6~) ............ $ 4,182.00
500.00 4,682.00
$ 74,382,00
The reason for the $500.00 addition to the standard architect's
fee mas that considerable oath mos required in chechlng the air
conditioning end duct system, cheching the boiler heating
capacity, end exploring the electrical circuits and terminal
boxes for the additional load. Mr. Clay estimated that 60 man
hoars in addition to that required for the new construction were
necessary on the project, which, if billed et his customary
rates, would have amounted to $720.00.
In viem of ell circumstances, the Committee feels that there has
been no abuse of City funds, and recommends that ue proceed with
this moth as planned.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman
Arthur S. Owens
S/ Bueford B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson*
Mr~ Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
The motion mas seconded, by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr. Jones stated that it appears e majority of Council will be
out of toun next week and moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure canceling the. meeting of Council on July 26, 1965. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Stellar, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adop~ed/
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST: '
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Medeesduy, July 14, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia special meeting ia the Auditorium
of the Clty*s Health Center, Meduesduy, July 14, 1965, aL 7;30 p.m** for the
purpose or continuing the public hearing ge the proposed Zoning Ordinance to hear
requests o! citizens BUd their attorneys regarding zoning of certain parcels of
land.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard. Sr.. Clarence E. Pond,
Murray A. Stoller and Mayor Benton O, Dillard .................................... 5.
ABSENT: Couecllmen Ja~ea E. Jones un~ ¥1oceet So Mheeler ....................
ZONING: Council having continued its public hearing until 7:30 p.m., July 14,
1965, On the proposal of'the Roanoke City P~anuiug Commission to adopt un Ordinance
amending in its entirety Chapter 4, of Title X¥, of The Code of the City of Roanoke
1956, ua presently amended, relating to Zoning, thereby amending, supplementing,
changing or modifying all Of the regulations, restrictions, boundaries and district
provided for in said chapter or shown on the Zoning Plan referred to iu Section 1
of said chapter for the purpose of permitting citizens and attorneys to present
their requests regarding, zoning of certain parcels of land, the matter was before
the body.
Mr. J. Glenwood 5trickier, Attorney, representing Mr. William N. Beudley,
appeared before Council and requested that property located on the south ~de of
Center Avenue, N. W., between T#enty-fifth Street and Twenty-fourth Street, describe
aa Lot 3, Block 10, Runnymede Corporation, Official Tax No. 2310503, nog zoned ua
Light Industrial and proposed to be zoned under Section 130.03, General Residential
District - RG-2, be zoned under Section 130.09, Light Manufacturing District - LM
of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. C. E. Caddy, Attorney. representing Mr. S. A. Carter. appearing before
Council requested that property located on the south side of Center Avenue, N.
betmeen Tmenty-seventb Street and Tmenty-fifth Street described as Lots 11-13,
Block 15, Runnymede Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2420711-2420713 presently zoned
Light Industrial and proposed to be zoned under Section 150.03, General Residential
District - aG-2, be zoned under Section 130.0~, Light Manufacturing District - LM
Of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. C. E. Caddy, Attorney, representing Mr. John R. Buttermorth, appearing
before Council requested that property located on the south side of Center Avenue,
N. M., betmeen Tmenty=flfth Street and Twenty-fourth Street, described us Lots 1
2, Block I0, Runnymede Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2310501 and 2310502, presentl~
zoned Light Industrial and proposed to be zoned under Section 130.03, General
Residential District - aB-2, be zoned under Section 150.09, Light Manufacturing
District - LM of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
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Mr. James H. T·ylor, President, Hollizs Rood Civic League, eppeerlog before
Council requested that properties located on the east side of Hollies Road, N,
between Bluestone Avenue sod Shull Rondo non zoned rot business described ss ·
portion of Lots 1, 10 ·od Il, Block 2, Bluestone Additiou, ofrict·l Tax Mos. 3250201
3250203. 3250212 sod 3250213; · portion of o 1,25~scre tract of lo·d, Official Tax
No. 3250301, e parcel of loud bearing OfficI·l T·Z No, 3250302 ·nd u 0.5-aero'tract
o! lend beefing OfflcJ·l T·x No, 3250303, be zoned under Section 130.05, General
Counercl·l DIstrict - C-2, Instead or us proposed under Section 130.02. Duplex
Residential District - RO.
In this connection, Mr. Morner K. Sensb·ch, Director of City Planning, advised
that the proposed ch·ages requested by Hr. Taylor have been made on the revised rani
uup being drafted.
Mr. E. Griffith Oodson, Jr., Attorney, representing Mr. Rurray E. Coulter,
appearing before Co·nell requested that property located on the north side of
Hlgblnnd Avenue, S. R., and the south side of Mountain Avon·e, S, M.. betneen
Franklin Rand and Fourth Street, Block 18, Louis Addition, be zoned under Section
130.04, Office and Institutional District -'C-I, Hr. Coulter being the ouneF of
Lots 8-10, part of Lot 12. Lots 13 nad 14, bearing Official Tax Nos. 1021412 -
1021414, nnd 1021416. nhich ore proposed to be zoned under Section 130.03, ~eneral
Residence District - RG-2 end Lot 16, and · 124.8-acre tract of land. bearing
Official Tax Nos. 1021418, 1021419 and 1021411 proposed to be zoned under Section
130.04, Office and Institutional - C~l, Mr. Coulter desiring the zonin9 os proposed
if the request cannot be 9ranted.
Mr. Millis R. Anderson. Attorney, representing Hr. R. C. Athins, appearing
before Council requested that · 9.2-acre tract of l·nd located on the east side
of Beenington Street, S. E.. south of Riverside Terrace, Official Tax No. 4350b05
presently zoned Light Industrial, be zoned under Section 130.09. Light Manufactur-
ing District - LR. instead of as proposed under Section 130.02. Duplex Residential
District - RD.
On notion of Mr. Stellar, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the public hearing was continued until 7:30 p.m., Aug·st 10. 1965, et the Health
Center Auditorium.
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, EEGULAE MEETING,
Mosdsy, July 19, 1965.
The Council of the City of Rosuohe net in regular.seating in the Council
Chsuber in the Municipal Building, Monday, July 19, 1965, et 2 p.u** lbs regulsr
ueetiag hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, ROy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Sloller. Vincent $. #heeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncanon
City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATIGt~: The meetiu9 was opened ~ith a prayer by the Reverend J. L.
Uaddex, Pastor, Villa Heights Baptist Church.
MIN O'fES: Copy Of the minutes of,the regular meeting held on Monday, June
28, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Broiler,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with
and the minutes approved us recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARKS AND PLATGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOYAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids on the installation of (1) a concrete buffer mall and (2) a steel dumping
iplate in connection with the modification of the storage pit at the City Incinerator
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, July
1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p,m., before Council, Mayor Uillzrd asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening Of the
bids; mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
~,idder Proposal No. ,t Proposal No.
Days Construction Company,
Incorporated $ 6,400 $3,600
Frye Building Company 8,735 4,434
Matts and Breakell, '
Incorporated 9.4S0 4.900
S. Lewis Lionberger Company 12.222 3.380
Mr. Si.Ilar moved that the bids be referred ton committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorney
Pond. Roy R. Pollard. Sr., and Benton O. Dillard as members Of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAYUROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids On
at Golden Park. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m..
Monday, July 19, 1956, and to be opened at 2 p.m.. before Council, Mayor Dillard
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naked If nnyooe had nay questions about the advertisement, nnd no representative
present raising nny question, the Mayor lnstrnctod the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the rationing
bids:
Bidder Golden Park Shrine Hill Pa rh
John A. Hall & Company.
Incorporated iB.0?2.e0 $7,161.60
Adams Construction
Company 6028.59 8,439.94
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendationto Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance mith the recommendation of the committee
The notion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence £, Pond. Chairman, Robert A.
Garland and Vincent S. Rheeler as members of the committee.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council at its meeting on May 10, 1965, having been
advised by the City Manager that the State Library Board has approved a federal
grant of $42.040 for the construction of the proposed hem Raleigh Court Branch
Library if $63,060 in local funds is provided, and having referred the matter to
1965-66 budget study, Mrs. Mllliam A. Tingle, President of the Raleigh Court
Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. appeared before the body. advising it is her
understanding funds for the project mere not included in the 1965-66 budget and
urging that Council adhere to promises made in prior Ordinances on uhich the federal
grant mas based.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a mritten report transmittin
the folloming communication from Mr. Randolph W. Church, State Librarian, advising
that if actual construction on the Raleigh Court Branch Library fs not begun by
October 26. 1965. the federal grunt will be lost:
'July 12, 1965
Mr. Arthur S. Owens
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Omens:
It is my understanding that the City Council of Roanoke has
deleted from their 196S-66 Capitol Budget appropriations for the
construction of the Raleigh Court Branch Library.
On April 26, 1965, the State Library Board approved a federal ;
grant in the amount of $42,040 for aid in the construction of this
'faCility, giving full faith and credit to Ordinance-No. 16277 and
No. 16326 passed by City Council on February 15, 1965, and March
15, 1965.
The action of our Board mas duly reported to federal authorities
mhD have encumbered funds for this purpose, charging them against
the total State great for 1964-65. with a first payment due us on
November 1, 1965.
Under the contract between the State Library and the City of
Roanoke. duly executed by your office, it mas agreed (Item X. C)
that actual construction would begin not later than six months after
our approval (i.e. October 26. 1965).
It is most important that the State Library Board be advised
as promptly as possible as to the intent of your office and Council
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es to the completion of tkls project. Federel grants to ga gust
be expended in n renaoneble period of lime and soy not be carried
forusrd from one fiscal year to nnothnr unless construction Is
begun promptly and obligations ore established.
If your Council fails to authorize completion of this
project, the federal grant will be lost to the Stale, and It
not be possible to recover it. thus resulting In a penalty to the
State ns n whole.
Sincerely yours,
S/ RandolpA M. Church
Rondo]pA ~. Church
State Librarian'
After e discussion Of the matter, Hr. Garland moved that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measures advising the ¥irginia State Library Board
that the City of Roanoke intends to commence construction on the proposed new
Raleigh Court Branch Library on or before October 26. 1965. and appropriating the
total amount of $105,100 to the 1965-66 budget of uhich $42,040 ia to be reimbursed
by the [edernl grant. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted, Mr. Mheele
voting no.
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the City Manager and the Raleigh Court Branch
Library Committee be directed to have Randolph Frantz and Associates. Architects for
the Branch Library, proceed with the preparation of plans for the project. The
motion uss seconded by Mr. Staffer and unanimously adopted.
FETITI~S A~D COMM~ICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Pomer Company, trans-
mitting allst Of street lights which were Installed and/or removed during the month
of June. 1965, mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimoosly adopted.
the communication uss filed.
AIRPORT: A communication from Mayor Beverly Briley, Nashville, Tennessee,
advising that Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated. has filed an application math the
Civil Aeronautics Board for an amendment of its Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity for Route 87 to extend the western terminal Of said route from Knoxvlll
Nashville, that the City of Nashville has filed a motion with the CAB to expedite
the application, that since the extension Of the mestern terminal Mould offer sub-
stantial improvements to both Boanoke and Nashville it uould be very helpful if the
City of Roanoke mould file a motion to intervene and also furnish the Civil Aerou~uti,
Board supporting ansuers to the motion filed by Nashville and soliciting the assist-
Of Roanoke in this respect, Nas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
approving and supporting the application of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSIOn: A notice from the State Corporation Com-
mission of a hearing held at 10:00 a.m., July 0. 19&5, in Richmond, Virginia, on an
application of Tennessee Trailmays, Incorporated. for a correction of the taxes
assessed ugeJnsk it pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-620 of The Code of
Virginia by the State Corporation Commission for the year 1965. wes before Council,
On motion of Hr. Stoller. secouded~by BF. Pollard end ueunJuously adopted.
the notice was filed.
PARKS ~qD PLAYGSOL~DSoSCHOOLS~ Conncll at frs leering on Februery 19.
1962, having adopted Resolution Ho. 14717, authorizing the Patrick Henry High School
Boosters Club to coetribute the funds necessary for the completion of the truck.
football and baseball fields and related locker and shoeer facilities and to proceed
with the construction of such facilities ut aa cost to the city under the supervision
of the Roanoke City School Board and the Department of Parks and Recreation and in
accordance with the waster plan for Patrick Henry Bigh School, a communication from
the School Board, advising thus there is an unpaid balance of $5,500 of u note wade
by the Roosters Club ehich is a small part of the total expenditure mud~ ~y the
Boosters Club on the athletic field and requesting that this amount be appropriated
from the School Improvement Fund. was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the following Resolution modifying Resolution No. 14717 to the extent
of authorizing payment by the School Board of the $5,S00:
(=16533) A RESOLUTI(~ modifyin9 certain provisions of Resolution No.
14717 relating to the contribution of funds necessary for the completion of certain
facilities at the City's Patrick Henry High School.
IFor full text of Reuolution, see Resolution Book No. 2R. page 289.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the followin9 emergency Ordinance appropriatJn9
the $5,500:
(m16534) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~12000, *Schools-
Improvements and Betterments," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 2qO.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: Hone ..................O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having previously approved the participation of
the City of Roanoke in certain programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of lqb4,
and having approved an application by the Roanoke Public School System for the
initiation of a hJudergurten program, a communication from the Roanoke City School
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Board. requesting un approprietion of $110.912 for Project Heud Slurs mhlch will
be reimbursed Iron federul funds, was before the body.
Hr. St,lief waved that Council concur in the recowaendation of the Roanoke
City School Board and offered the f, il,ming eaergency Ovdieunce:
(~16535) AN ORDIMANCE to amend end r,ordain Section u25000. 'Schools ~
ProJect Heudsturt.' of the 196S-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for un
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book ~o. 28. page 291.)
Mr. Stofler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The m,lion mas seconded
by Yr. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A coilanfcatfon fro~ the Roanoke CJt~ School Board,
transnltting the f,Il,ming Resolution relatin9 to the establishment and operation
of an educational television pr,gram, was before Council:
'HREREAS. upon studies made by u colmittee of She Roanoke
City School Board and by said School Board of the benefits to
be obtained by the school children and inhabitants of the City
of Roanoke and of surrounding areas through the establishment
of a public owned educational television station, this Board is
of the opinion that such facility should be provided, to be
o~erated in a manner provided by ~ 15. i-23 of the 1950 Code of
¥irginJu. os amended, and to be made available to other public
SChool boards au, political subdivisions offering to participate
and share in the cost of establishin9 and operating said facility;'
In t~is connection. Messrs. Roy L. Webber, Chairmen, Jack B. Coulter.
Samuel P. McNeil end William C. Pittman, representin9 the School Board, appeared
before Council for a discussion of the matter.
Also appearing was Mr. William W. Meredith, a member of the Governor's
the lead.
program.
Hr. Pollard raised the question as to the overall cost of the proposed
Hr. McNeil estimated that the total cost will be $?SO,OOO of mhlch the
local share will be one-fourth.
Mr. Pond, alanG with Mr. Jones, stated that he is not ullling to approve
the program until more detailed information is furnished as to the cost thereof and
how the money is going to be spent.
Mr. Hebber replied that the reason for the request for an appropriation of
$25.000 is to obtain this information.
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' M~.Stoiler stated that the city simply does ual have available funds to
eppropriote the $25.000 and raised the question as to uhetber or sot the amount
could be appropriated 'from the School Bond Account.
Mr. Hobber replied that this mould be agreeable.
Hr. Nheeler stated that he too uoald like to have more detailed information
on the program and the total cost thereof.
Mr. Nebber assured Council that ir the present request is granted the
School Board mill submit the detailed information at a later date.
Hayor Dillard objected to establishing a corporation to carry out the
educational television program rather than the School Board.
Hr. Hobber replied that under state low this is not possible.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. Stoiler moved that Council
concur in the request of the School Board and offered the folloning emergency
(For full text of Ordinance,see Ordinance Book No. 2fl, page 291.)
$25,000 from the School Bond Account:
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Pond ........................1.
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uasoiuous oplalon that the approximately 300 employees of the school system mbo
hove sisals beea classified smd paid according to the Pay Plan should be included iR
the survey and should bore been a part or the original contract mfthout the additions
cost of $1o500 to the city, sas before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the opinion of the School Board.
The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pond mod unanimously adopted.
BUUGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Hoard,
expressing its appreciation for the sympathetic considerntion and response to the
1965-66 budgetary request of the School Board, ~as before Council.
On notion of Hr. Smaller, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the
COmmunication sas filed.
PAY PLAN-POLICE DEPART#ENT: A communicatJoe from the Personnel Board,
recommending that the six months' residency requirement for prospective city police-
men be abolished, mas before Council.
It being pointed out that the City Charter precludes the abolishing of
this requiremeat, Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Younger be directed to discuss sith
the Personnel Hoard the question of chsngin9 the rules and regulations of the Police
Department with regard to age, height and weight requirements for prospective city
policemen.. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smaller and unanimously adopted.
aS applicable.
S/ Jonas G. Eller
Jonas G. Eller, Chairman
Personnel Beard
S/ R~lph K. Bowles
Ralph E. Bowles, Vice Chairman
S~ William A. Martin
William A. Hartin
Sf David S. Ferquson
David S. Ferguson
Personnel Director
S! Jiuuie B. Layman
Jimmie B. Layman
S! James M. H~e~ Jr.
James M. Roe. Jr.'
Mr. Jones stated that it is his understanding the Personnel Board desires
tO reconsider the above recommendations and uo~ed that action on the matter be
:deferred until the regular meeting of Council on August 2, 1965. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Smaller and unanimously adopted.
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LEGISLATION-PAH~S AND PLAYGROUNDS: The tollowiog commooicaliou ~rom Yr.
James O. Trout uftb reference to securing funds for beautification of certain
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 16. 196S
To the City Council
The Honorable Senator Fitzgerald BeBiss, Chairuan of a
endorsing Senator Beuiss' proposal, and, likeuise, to encourage
S/ Jauea O. Trout
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I believe Council is f·lly aesre of the critical
space st the l·odfill, and them ee must tike
every step possible to protect and fully utilize
shot space me hive there.
II. Seoer TaooJlo Mlchlne. ~2,000,00
(Seuer and Grai· Co·structio·--Account 141-79)
This machine is one or the true monders I. aeuer
mark thio bas come along in .any ye·rs. It sill
enable our people to make · better ·ad quicker
semer tap tho· the prese·t method nos employed.
This means less labor and more efficie·cy in
this operation. With the amount of semer oork
me ore called upon to do, I feel that this is
an item that should be purchased and used uae
rather tha· to maim until after January 1.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stiller moved that Council concur
in the recommendation of the City Manager and that he be authorized to proceed mith
the purchase of the brush chipper. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unani-
mously adopted.
Mr. Garland then moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and that he be authorized to proceed mith the purchase Of the sewer
tappin9 machine. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted. Messrs. Jones
and Stoller voting no.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the folloming report recou-
meudin9 that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 19. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The follouin9 employees are needed for the efficient opera-
tion Of the City:
Garage - Laborer, Group 10
Auto Mechanic, Group 4
Engineering - I Rodman. Group 14
Sanitation Department - ] Clerk-Dispatcher. Group 14
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager#
Mr. Stoller moved that Uouncil concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted u written report, recommend:
that be be authorized to enter into an agreement with the U. S. Geological Survey
for continued cooperative operation of the stream gaging stations on Tinker Creek
and Catauha Creek for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1966, at a cost of $1.200 to
the city as compared with $I,000 under the present contract.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPABTMENT: Council nt its meeting on June 28, 1963, having
authorized the Meter Deportmeot to sell water to the Sumoerdenn Mater Coopnny on
n temporary basis for a period sot to exceed sixty days, the City Munnger submitted
n uritten report, advising that the Sumuerdeun Mater Coupnny has been unable to
develop additional sources of supply to meet its needs, thereforeo the Mater
Deportment has continued to Furnish water to the company periodically, and recom-
mended that permission be granted to continue this service until the.shortage has
been alleviated.
Hr. 5toller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by MFs Pollard and unanimously adopted.
APPOINTMENTS-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Banager submitted a verbal report
advising that Mr. J. A. Brogan, Manager of the Mater Department. is Ill and that
he has appointed Mr. Thomas K. Dunn as Acting Manager of the later Department during
the absence of Mr. Brogan.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council approve the action of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE flXGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report with
reference to the acquisition of four parcels of land and certain construction
easements needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, and
the acquisition of three residue parcels of land needed for other public purposes:
WRoanohe, Virginia July 19, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the development of Route 24, we have secured signed options
for the following parcels of land:
Parcel No. 012, Owner. Nellie F. Andrews, et al.
610 Sixth Street, S. E.
Value of Tahe (approved appraisal) $3,100.00
Value of Residue 10.00
Parcel No. 052, Owner, Millard J. and Louise Martin
Rierson
403 Elm Avenue, S,
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $3,368.00
Parcel No. 027, Owuer,~ James H. and Maggie E. Sledd
711 Sixth Street,
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $2,904'00
Value of Residue 96.00
Parcel No. 062, Owner, Mrs. Mildred Martin Mnndy, widow,
sole heir of B, E. Willis, deceased
325 Elm Avenue. S.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $5,037.00
Value of Residue
Parcel No. 016. Owner, Trustees of Roanoke Intern.
Church of Four-square Gospel
612 Bullitt Avenue, 5. E. $ 300.00
Parcel No. 051, Owner, Samuel E. Martin
405 Elm Avenue, 5. E. $ 376,00
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
CiOI Manager"
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Hr, Pgllard.moved that Council concur in the verbal recommendallon of the
Clt~ Manager that the offers be accepted end offered the folloming emergency
Ordinance:
(s16539) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of four (4) parcels of
land and certain construction.easements needed for the Cityts State Route No, 24
ProJect, and the acquisition of three (3) residue parcels of laud needed for other
public purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No, 28, page 293.)
Mr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYKS: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, pond, Stoller, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously authorized the acquisition of
a parcel of land and construction easement needed in connection with the Improvement
of Virginia State Route 24 from Laverniu R, Lee and Sheen Lee for the sum of $4,035,
the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the owners have refused
the offer, and recommended that he be authorized to submit another offer In the
amount of $4o435, plus $65 for the residue of said parcel of land for other public
'purposes.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(e16540) A~ ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of a
certain parcel of land and a certain temporary coustrnction easement necessary for
the improvement and construction of State Route No. 24, in the City and, to that
extent, modifying Ordinance No. 16472 relating to the same property; authorizing
the purchase of the residue of said property for other public purposes; authorizing
the City Manager to make to the owners thereof an offer for the Clty*s porchase of
said properties;' providing for the acquisition of that property and easement needed
for State Route No. 24, by condemnation, under certain circumstances, and for a righl
of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 295.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AVES: Mess~s. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................... ~ ..... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O,
TAXES: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
Administrators of Roanoke Valley have agreed to present to their respective governin
bodies identical Resolutions petitioning the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Virginia to enact such legislation as is required to enable all of the political
subdivisto'ns, including the counties, of the Commonwealth of Virginia to enact a
locol retail s~ules and use tcx should the local governing bodies deem It upproprSute
or lecessur! to ensct snob 8 tCXo
After u discussion or the mutter, Council being of the opinion that the
Resolution should smuts the tax Is one or the most "suitable" means of providing
ret°ames fast°sd or uslag the merd "equitable," Mr. Smeller moved that the Oily
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure. Tbs motion was seconded by Mr°
Rheelev end unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Manager rot study
report and recommendation the request or three citize*s that an alley running
parallel to Yellom Mountain Road. $. E,. b~tmeeu Spvingvale Street and Bear Street,
be opened and repaired, the City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting
o petition signed by six residents fn the area opposing the opening of the alley.
and recommended that the alley remain Jn the status quo.
Hr. Mb°cleF moved that Council concur In the recommendation or the City
Homager. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard.
In this connection, Mr. O. D, Blchols appeared before Council, advising
that the residents opposing the opening of the alley do not live adjacent to said
alley as he does, and requested that since the alley is being used for a dump It at
least be cleaned up,
Mr, Jones offered a substitute motion that the matter be referred back to
the City ~anager to have the alle~ cleaued up. Tbs motion was seconded by Mr.
Mba°let and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Council having received an
offer Of the Appalachian Power Company to donate to the City of Roanoke Strips Of
land on the north side of Day Avenue, the east side of FiFst Street and the south
side of Bullitt Avenue,' S. M., In exchange for the Installation of sidewalk, curb
and gutter, a retaining wall along First Street and street paving, and having
referred the matter bach to the City Manager for an estimate of the cost of said
street improvements, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
estimated cost of the street improvements is ~13,425.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed with
advertising for bids on the street Improvements. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and adopted, MF, Jones not voting.
Hr. Mheeler then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure accepting the offer. Tbs motion nas seconded by Mr. Smeller and
adopted, Mr. Jones not voting,
STATE HIGH~AY$-PARES AND PLAYGROUBDS: Council having referred the request
of Messrs. Charles E. Kepley and C. B. Long that South Jefferson Street be extended
through Fern Park to connect mlth the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur to the Clt~ Attorney
for an opinion as to whether or not tbs city can legally extend the street, the
City Attorney submitted the following opinion:
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=July 9, 1965
To the Honorable Mayor sad
#embers of the City Coaacil
Gentlemen:
At a recent meeting of the City Council amd stemming from a
request made to the Council that South Jefferson Street be
extended, soathmsrd, through Fern Park so ms to connect with
the Blue Ridge Parkway Spur Rondo the matter mas referred to
this office for am opinion as to the City's legal position with
regard to said request, ! sm of opinion that the question can
be best summered by reference to the covenants and agreements
undertaken by the City at the time of its acquisition of the
property through which the proposed extension of South Jefferson
Street would be made,
By a deed dated January IS, 1943, the late Junius B, Fishburn
and his wife conveyed to the City of Roanoke the 9.06-acre tract
of laud sometimes ha,mn as Fern Park but referred to in the deed
as *Wildwood Parh** which deed contains the full,ming recitals.
the underscoring, however, being my own:
THAT, RBRR£A$, the Grantors desire to and have offered
to give and convey unto the Grantee the real estate
hereinafter described and conveyed to be by the Grantee
preserved, lmnroved and maintained for the use and
pleasure of the people of the City of Roan,he, Virqlnia,
and vicinity, as in this deed mope particularly set
forth; and
~HER£AS, the Council for the City of Roanoke. Virginia,
has, by appropriate resolution, accepted the offer
of the Grantors to so give and convey the property
hereinafter described and to accept conveyance thereof
from the Grantors upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth.
Oma of the covenants contained in the deed and mhich the
City agreed to carry out and fulfill, as evidenced by the City's
signature to the deed by its then Hay,r, is as follows:
The said real estate is given and conveyed to the
Grantee for public use and shall be by the Grantee
developed and forever preserved, improved and
maintained for the use and pleasure of the people
of the City of Roanoke, Virqinia, and vicinity as
a public park and shall be known as 'Hildwood Park.'
By Resolution Wo. 7499. adopted on January 16, 1943, the
City Council accepted the above-mentioned conveyance upon the
conditions set out in the aforesaid deed and authorized the
proper City officers to Join in the execution of the deed on
behalf of the City.
As will be seen from the foregoing, the express purpose and
intent of the City°s benefactor in conveying the land in question
to the City was to provide land for a public park for the use
and pleasure of the people of the City and vicinity. For more
than twenty years that use has been applied to the land by the
City.
If, in order to make the land more useable for public park
purposes, a portion of it is needed to be used for access
purposes, doubtless such other but accessory use would not, In
my opinion, do violence to the purposes and intent spelled out-
in the deed. However, if such use of the land or a part of i~
not reasonably necessary for its basic purpose as a public park,
! am of opinion that such other use would be beyond the intent
stated in the deed and in Council's resolution accepting the
conveyance.
Assuming, then, that the present requested use of a part Of
the park laud is in nowise related to the preservation, improve-
ment or maintenance of the main part of the land for the use and
pleasure of the people of the City of Roanoke and vicinity as a
public park bat, instead, relates solely to a change or extension
of the Cltyts street system. I am of opinion that the request to
the Council Is contrary to the City's commitments to its donor.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Is this connection, Mr, Charles E, Kepley appeared before Council and
protested that when be donated land tv the city for .street purposes some years ago
he wes promised that South Jefferson Street would be extended,
After i further discussion of the mutter, Mr, Stoller moved that Council
concur in the opinion of the City Attorney, The notion mas seconded by Mr, Pond
and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no,
STREET~ AND ALL~V~: Council having referred to the City Planning Cam-
mission for study, report and recommendation the request of abutting landomsers that
u portion of Roy Drive, S. M** running parallel to Southern Rills Drive, east of
Griffen Road, located within the limits of the City of Roanoke and that portion
of au unnamed street between Rlochs I and 2, Southern Rills (now a portion o! Lot 7,
Biec~ i, Edgebill £statea), he vacated, discontinued and clmsed, the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recoumeuding that the request be granted.
Mr, Stellar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at T:30
p.a., September ?, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously
adopted,
STREETS AND ALL~yS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commis-
sion for study, report and recommendation the request of the Roanoke Life Saving and
First Aid Crew. Incorporated, that a lO-foot wide alley extending 5S feet betmeen
Lots I and 2, O~iclal Tax Nn. 1030RO1, and Lot 3. Official Tax No, 1020203, to a parcel
of land. designated as Off~cial Tax No. 1020202, Block 10, Lewis Addition. be
vacated, discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request be granted.
There being some question as to whether or nat the above alley is actually
a public alley. Mr. Stellar moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney
to confer with the attorneys for the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew.
Incorporated. as to the proper procedure to be followed to accomplish the request
of the petitioner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMIT~E~:
SCROOLS: Council having referred to a committee composed of Hessrs.
James E, Jones, Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Hurray A~ Stellar the request of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute that the City of,Roanoke convey to Virginia Polytechn:
Institute the remaining tract of city-owned land. consisting of approximately 17
acres, located on the south.side of Colonial Avenue, S, ~., adjacent to the Roanoke
Technical Institute, for future expansion of R, T. I** to determine the location of
the t~ct of land proposed to be conveyed to V. P, I., the committee submitted the
,following report:
Members of Ro~uoke
City Council
Gentlemen:
As requested by your committee, we reviewed the proposed property
to be conveyed to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute for the
*Roanoke, Virginia ,
July 19, 1965
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expansion o! the Roanoke facll, lty, Ia view or the fact that
the Planning Commission has recommended to t~e Council that
this land be conveyed, the Committee coeca£s ia this recom-
mendation with the following exceptioes~
1, Tha~ the fifteen-foot set bach for the future
widening or c~lonial Avenue be retained,
2. That the Engineering Department in cooperation
with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute determine
the location o! two storm drain easements which
will be necessary to properly drain Colonial
Avenue, said drains to tie in with existing drains
presently installed under the Norfolk and Western
right or way,
3. That the house presently located on this property
be retained by the City until such time as Virginia
Polytechnic Institute is ready to start construction.
on this site, at which time the occupants of the
property shall receive 30-days notice to move. the
City to retain the re'tat fees paid by the occupants
a,atil such tine constructS.on notice is. received.
4. Your Chairman not having a copy of the Ordinance
conveying this property to the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute recommends that the City he protected by
a performance clause in this Ordinance similar to the
same conditions as exist between the Cityof Roanohe
and the University of Virginia,
5. That the ounership of the furnishings in the present
Jerome Matt School be determined and properly disposed
of.
S/ Clarence Ey Pond
Clarence E, Pond
S/ MurraF A? Stoller
Murray A, Stoller
5/ Janes E, Jones
James Eo Jones, Chairman* ,
Mr. Jones moved that Conncil concur in the recommendations of the committe~
and that the report of said committee be referred to the City Attorney for his
information in preparing the proper measure conveying the tract of land to Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. The motion was seconded by Mr° hbeeler and unanimously
adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINEbS: ~ON~.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM~:
INTRODUCTION AND CONbIDERATXON OF ORDINANCe5 AND R~SuLUTIONS:
$~RR~TS AND ALL~YS: Ordinance No. 16520, vacating, discontinuing and
closing portions of Helleview Avenue, Lake Street and Hamilton Terrace,
adjacent to and/or in front of Roanoke Memorial Hospital, having previou~ly been
before Conncil for lts first reading, read and laid over, was again before the.body,
Mr. Stoller offering the follo~ing for its second reading and final adoptionz
(m16520) AN ORDINANCE Vacating, discontinuing and closing the portions
of Believtew Avenue, 5. E** Lake Street. 5. E** and Hamilton Terrace, $. R** Ronno~e
Virginia, as are co~tatned in the following described boundary, to wit:
(For full'text of Ordinance, sen Ordinance Hook ~o. 29. page
Mr° Stoller moved the adoptlon of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vute:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, J,Ben, Follerd. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler nad
Muyor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 16924. amending Section 3. Chapter
6, Title VIII. of The Code of the City or Roanoke. 1956. relating to the trees,
flowers and shrubbery of the City of Roeno~e. having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over. was again before the body. Mr. St,lieF
offering the f,il,wing rot Its second reading and final adoption:
(~16524) AN ORDINANC£ amending Section 3t Chspter 6. Title VIII of The
Code of the City or R,eD,he. 1956. relating to the Cityes trees, flowers and
shrubbery, by providing certain penalties for certain injury to any or the same and
providing, further, procedures for the pruning, trimming or removal of City-owned
trees and issuance of permits therefor by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(For rail text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 290.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................0.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 16528. providing for the sale of property
located on the southeast corner or Campbell Avenue and Thirteenth Street. $.
described as Lots 16. 17 and-18. Block 14. East Side Land Company. Official Tax
Nos. 4110801. 4110902 and 4110~03. to the Safety Motor Transit Company for the sum
of $1.000 cash. havin9 previously been before Council for its first reading, read
and laid over. was again before the body. Mr. Pollard offering the f,Il,ming for
its second reading and final adoption:
(m16528) AN ORDINANCE accepting an offer of Safety Rotor Transit Company
to purchase Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 14, according to the map of East Side Land
Company, for $1,000.00, cash; and authoriztngconveyance of said property to be made
to said purchaser.
(For full text of Ordinance..see Ordinance Book No. RS. page 209o)
Mr. Pollard moved the ad,pti,nor the Ordinance. The motion #as seconded
by Mr. St,liar and adopted by the followiog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARK5 AND PLAYGROUNDS: Conncll having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure repealing Ordinance No. 16292. authorizi]
and direct~g the Elty Manager to acquire'or attempt to acquire from Messrs. Barman
and 5. Albert Trompeter approximately 4.5 acres of land in and on the north side of
Roanoke Slyer for a sum not to exceed $7.000. in connection with.the extension of
Miley Drive along Roanoke River. he presented same; whereupon~ Mr. Wheeler offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
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(w16541) .AN ORDIN~.NCE repenlieg ~rdlnsnce No, 16292, relating to the
acquisition of epproxlwately 4,5 acres of land in and on the north side of Roaeoke
River; and providing for an emergency,
.(For full ,text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 29?°)
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion wes seconded
by Iro Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ?.
NATS: None ..........~ ....... O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to employ an
Office Assistant for the Sewage Treatment Plant, he presented sane; whereupon, Mr,
Pollard offered the following Resolution:
(~16542) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(FoP full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 28, page 298,)
Yr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
iby Mr. Jones and adopled by lhe following vole;
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
N~YS: None ...........................O.
AIRPORT:. Council having directed the City. Attorney to prepare the proper
maasure authorizing the release to Frye Building Company of funds now being held.
on Project 14 at Roanoke (Municipal) Noodrum Airport. with the exception of $500,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16543) A RESOLUTION relating to the payment of certain funds due under
the Glty*s contract with Frye Building Company fop construction of a coocrete apron
*avement Jn the vicinity of the Administration Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28. page 299°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:.
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................... ~ ............ 7.
NAYS; None ........~ .................. O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the assignment of the lease dated June 15,
1964t o£ the premises known as Rockledge Inn, on Mill Mountain. from Roanoke S~mmer
Theatre, Iqcorporated, to Mill Mountain Playhouse Company, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16544) A RESOLUTION authorizing the assignment of the City*s lease
dated June 15, 1964, of the premises known as Rockledge Inn, on Mill Mountain, from
Roanoke Summer Tbeatreq Incorporated,' to Mill Mountain Playhouse Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 300.)
mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Pond ond adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Rheeler Dad
Mayor Dillard ........... ~ ..........
NAYS: None ..................O,
STATK HIGmmAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Virginia Department of Highways to ~andscepe and
beautify the approaches on major highways leading into the City of moanoke, he
presented same; whereupon, mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16545) A RESOLUTION making certain recommendations to the Department of
Highways with respect to certain highway landscaping and beautification.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 28, page 300.}
mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messr$. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Rayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
COUNCIL: Council hav~g dh~cted the City Attorney ~ pr~are the proper measure
canceling its regular meeting on July 26. 1965. he presented same; ~hereupon. Mr.
Stoller offered the following ~uer~ency Gr~inance:
(~16546) AN ORHINAN~ relating to the regular mGetlngs of the City
CooncIl to he held during the month of July, lg65; modifying to the extent provided
in this ordinance Rule I of Sec. 2, Chapter 4, Title II, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956. as amended, relating to The Councill and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 301,)
mro Stoller moved the adoption of the'Ordinance. ~he motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote!
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: Council at its meeting on Ray 10, 1965 having directed the
City Auditor to furnish an estimate of the operating'expenses of theEmployees*
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke with a view of changing the present policy
of absorbing the amount and charging sane to the ,mployees* .etirement ~ystem, Mr.
Stoller read the following statement:
"July 19, 1965.
Honorable mayor and Fellow members
of mac,aka City Cooncil,
Gentlemen:
During our budget study sessions ft was agreed that the employees
retirement system should bear its own expenses, This would help
the general fund of the City In the amount of approximately
$10,000 per year.
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Tke City Auditor bus brOlgkt to my ntteatioo tkot Sab-sectioa 6
of Title 3, Chapter 1, Section O provides for appropriation of
the expenses necessary in connection mith the administration
aid operation of the system (kept in an account set up by Sub-
section 5.)
Accordingly, I move thus the City Attorney prepare the necessary
ordinance to amend Title 3~ Chapter 1, Section 8, Sob-sections
(6) sad (S) to provide that the system shall pay Its oma admin-
Istration sad operating expeoses~
Otherwise, me mould have to appropriate $10.000 now for this
purpose.
Justification for this amendment: la Its Infancy, the fund may
, have required some assistance. It has a good income eom and
should bear its own expenses.
iespectfally,
S/ Hurray A. 5toiler
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Janes ned unanimously adopted.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having amarded a
contract for the construction of the Eureka Park Recreation Center to HartJn
Brothers Contvactors, Incorporated. Hr. Jones, Chairman of the Eureka Park Eecreatio
Center Committee, stated that the committee is of the opinion the body should
authorize the extension of mater, semeF and storm drain facilities to the site at
this time and moved that the City #manger be directed to proceed with the extension
of mater service to the site of the proposed Eureka Park Recreation Center at an
estimated cost of $1,006, the construction of a storm drain at an estimated cost of
$1,040 and the Installation of a sanitary namer at ac estimated cost of $560. The
~I~NSIOM5: The City Clerk reported that Br. Arthur M. Matthews has quail-
fled as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System for a
term of four years beginning July l, 1965.
the report mas filed.
On motion of Mr. Jones. seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPRO¥£D
ATTEST:
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING.
Monday. August 2. 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Ouilding, Monday, August 2, 1965, nt 7:30 p,m** mith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, James E, Jones, Clarence E, Pond,
Murray A, Stoller, Vincent S, Mbeeler nnd Mayor Benton O. Dillard ................
ABSENT: Councilman Roy R. Pollard. St.- .............~ ................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Owens. City Manager. Mr. James N.
Elncanon. City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas~ City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend E. Thom;
Murphy. Jr** Associate Pastor. Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES~ Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday.
July 6b 1965. having been furnished each member Of Council. on motion of Mr. St,lieF
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30
Mondays August '2. '1965. on the request of the Roanoke Nehi Bottling Corporation that
property located on the south side of M~lrose Avenue. N. M.. between Thirty-fifth
Street and Thirty-first'Street. described as Lot 5'and part of lots 6. ? and
Tract B. Markley Rap. Official Tax Nos. 2660414. 2660413. 2660412 and 266041'1. be
fez,ned from Business District to Light Industrial District. the matter was before
th'e body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending t'hat the request be denied, was before Co'until:
*June 22. 1965
The Bun,ruble Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During its regular meeting of June 16. 1965 the City Plannin~g
Commission considered the request of Roanoke Nehi Bottling
Corporation for fez, ming of their property located on the south
side of Melrose Avenue between 35th and 36th ~treets, Official
Tax Nos. 2660411 - 2660414, inclusively from Business District
~o Light Industrial District.
Arguments mere presented by the attorney for the petitioners
that the operation of a bottling plant would be compatible with
the type cf commercial uses which have developed on Melrose
Avenue. Claim was made that light industrial use would not be
detrimental to the business activities on BelroseAvenue nor~ to
the Fairvtew Cemetery which is located adjacent to the subject
property.
Upon~discussing the feasibility of this request and having duly
made field 'inspection. the Planning Commission concluded that
fez, ming of the subject proper~y to light iud,atrial use would
constitute spot zoning, since the parcel is located within a
commercial zone and adjacent to a residential zone. The Cltyts
land use plan does not propose any light industrial activities
in this area and no unusual circumstances exist which would
warrant a change in zone districts for this area.
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The Planning Commission. therefore, reconmemds to City Council
that this request be denied.
Sincerely yours.
$! Merrier [. Sensbnch
#ereer [. Sensbnch
Director of City Planning"
Mi. Marl A. FitZpatriCk. Attorney. representing the Roanoke Nehl Bottling
Corporation. appeared before Council in support o! the request of his client. Mr.
~itzpn~rlck statln~ that the entrance to the proposed new bottling plant will be
from Melrose Avenue. but that it mill hardly be seen because the building will be
a Iow one and hedge or shrubbery will be planted in the rear of the structure
adjacent to the Fairvlem Cemetery, it also being the intention of the petitioner
to seed the grounds around the building and plant shrubbery to make the property
as beautiful and as attractive as possible.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed fez,ninE. Mr. Sa,lief moved
that Council concur in the request for Fez,ninE and that the foil,ming Ordinance
be placed upon Its first reading:
(u16547) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1g$6. in relation to Zoning.
hBEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue, N, Wo, between
Thirty-fifth Street and Thirty-sixth Street. described as Lot 5 and part of Lots
60 7 and D. Tract B. Ma~kley Map. Official Tax Nos. 2660414. 2660413. 2660412 and
2660411. fez,ned from Business District to Light Industrial District; and
RHERKAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be rezoned from Business District to Light Industrial District;
and
WHEREAS. notice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke. 1956. relating to Zoning. has been published in "The Roanoke
World-News," a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 2nd
day of August, 1965, at 7:30 p.m,, before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed fez, ming; and
WHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be fez, ned.
THER£FOR£, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz,:
Property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue. N. W., between
Thirty-fifth Street and Thirty-sixth Street, described es Lot 5 and part of Lots 6,
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7 and 8, Treci B, Mnrkley ~ep, designated on Skeet 266 cf the Zoning Dcp as Official
Tax MOS, 2660414, 2660413, 2660412 eld 2660411, be, ~nd is hereby, changed from
Boniness District to Light Irides,rial District and the Zoaicg Map shell be chnnged
ia this respect.
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Mheelnr and adopted by the foil,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond. St,Il,r, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6,
MAYS: Hone ........................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
SCHOOLS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Nlley E. Vought, representing
tmenty-tmo residents of Fleming Avenue and Minsloe Drive, M. M,o appeared before
Council, Dr. Vought adrisin9 that last year the grass was rem.red from the athletic
field at Rreckinridge Junior High School. that the fence around the area was taken
down, flood lights were installed and ball games initiated, as a result Of which the
residents in the neighborhood have been plagued by dust, the shining of the flood
lights into their eyes, noise, parking around their homes and litter on their lamas,
Mr. Vacght requesting that the athletic field be restored to its original state.
On notion of Hr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Mb. CleF and unanimously adopted.
the matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation, report and recom-
mendation to Council.
~F. TITIOM$ AMD COMR~MICATIO~S:
STREET LIGHTS: A petition signed by twelve residents of ~indsor Avenue
and Winborne Street. S. W., requesting that the street light at the intersection cE
Mindsor ~venue and Minborne Street be restored to its original position, was before
Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Manager 'for investigation and report to Council.
ROANOKE VALI. EY: A Resolution of the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce,
urgin9 that the people and governments of Roanoke Valley be informed of the
advantages and disadvantages of consolidation through a proficient study made bI
an impartial group, endorsing the work of the Committee for Valley Consolidation,
urging the signing of the petition for consolidation so that such a study may be
made and requesting that the citizens of Roanoke take such action as is necessary
to assure the consolidation of the Roanoke Valley area financially, emotionally and
in spirit, mas before Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that the Resolution be ;Jled and that Council express it:
appreci~tion to the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce for itc interest in the
matter. The motion was seconded b$ Mr. Wheeler and unaninouslT adopted.
CITy MANAG£R: The following Resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of
Roanoke, Virginia, Incorporated, mith regard to selecting a Successor to the City
Manager, was before Council:
~The Hoard of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Roanoke,
Virginia, Incorporated, at' its regular neetJn9 on July 19,
1965, passed the following Resolution:
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*The Roanoke Ghcmber of Commerce reiterates its eudoruemelt
or the Council-City Momcger form or Goverum~mt for the C~ty
or Roacoke, old with d~e interest and coocero that Council
shal~ s~eh us a successor ia the City Manager a'person
highly qualified to wanage the twenty-two million dollar
municipal operation, Ne, therefore, respectfully submit
to Council the following recommendation:
l, Council should mot be busty in seeking i successor to
the City Ranuger, taking ample time to seek a suitable
candidate. The ei~yts routine mould not be interrupted
should it be necessary to mike un'interim appointment, or
to hare un acting City Manager tike over temporarily,
2, It is recommended that Council reappraise the salary
schedule undo if necessary, upgrade the position to make the
pay commensurate math the responsibility of managing a
twenty-two illiion dollar corporation. This would also make
the Job m~re attractive to competent candidates,
3. It is also suggested that Council consider going far
afield to seek competent candidates, yet not eliminate the
possibility of finding o qualified local person,
4, Consideration of u candidate should not necessarily be
restricted onl~ to persons with public administration training
and experience, #any cities have taken adminlstratorsfrom
other fields with satisfactory success.
5. It is suggested that Council should seriously Consider
contracting math a management consultant firm experienced in
seeking and pre-screening top executive personnel. This would
save Council a great deal of time in interviewing numerous
candidates and mould assure that a final selection mould be
made from the hast qualified candidates,t
S/ Jack C, Smith
JACK C, SMITH
£X~CUT1VE VICE PRESIDENT
July 26, 1965"
Council indicating that it is already following the procedure recommended
by the Chamber of Commerce, Rr. Stoller moved that the Resolution be filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
BUD(~T-SCROOLS: Council at its meeting on April 19, 1965. having 'referred
a request of the League of Women Voters, Roanoke Area, that the City Attorney be
directed to render an opinion on certain questions concerning the financing of
public schools to the City Attorney to render an opinion to Council on those questto~
which, in his discretion, need interpretation, a communication from the League of
Women Voters, pointing out that it still has had no reply and advising that it
would appreciate an answer at the earliest possible time was before the body.
On motion of Rt. Stoller, seconded by gr, Garland and unanimously adopted,
the communication was referred to the City Attorney for his information.
LEGISLATION-TAXE~: A ResolutJon'o~ the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Connty, petitioning the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia t~ enact
such legislation ag is required to enable all of the political subdivisions,
including the counties, of the C~mmonwealth of Virginia t~ egact a local retail
sales and use tax should the l~cal governing bodies deem it appropriate or necessary
to enact such ~ tax, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the Resolution be filed and that Council thank the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for the action taken. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
RKPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
~he installation, of a street light in the 3200 block of Salem Turnpike. N. M.
Mro St011er moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16548) .A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the 3200 block of Salem Turnpike. N. M.
(AP Pole No, 253-756).
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolut.ion Hock Ho. 20. page 302.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pond. 5toiler. hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
HAYS: Hone ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that the change fund at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport be increased from
to $100.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16549). A RESOLUTION authorizing a Petty Cash Fund of $100,00 at the
Roanoke Municipal Airport; and repealing Resolution Ho,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution 8oak Ho, 28, page 303,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pond. Stall,r. Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAY5: Hone ..................O, (Hr. Pollard absent)
Hr, Stoller then off'red the following emergency Ordinance proriding for
additional $50:
(~16550) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~150, 'Ham-Depart-
mental,' and Section ~166, ~Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing'for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No, 28, page 303,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pond. Stall*ri Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......... ~ ..................... 6.
tqAys: None .................. O, (Mr, Pol~ard absent)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
a written report, t~ans~ltttng a statement fro~ Embank, Caldwell and Associates in
the amount of $2.468,03 for ~rchitectural services rendered in connection with the
modification of the City Incinerator t~rough June 30,
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Hr. Rbeeler offered the f,Il,ming emergeocy Ordlnonce transferring the
ow,nut froB the Contlugeocy Fund:
(s16551) AN ORDISANCE to sueud ,nd re,rd,In Section z166. "Contingencies.
und Section nlTO. "Capitol." of the 1965-66 Appropriotion Ordinance. mod providing
for un emergency..
(For full text of Ordincnce. see Ordinance Book No. 28. puce 304.)
Hr.. Nheeler w,red the adoption of the Ordiococe. The motion wos seconded
by Hr. Pond und adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Xessrs. Garland. Jones. Pood. St,lief. Nheeler and Hayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Hr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-SCHOOLS: Council having concurred la the opinion of the
Roanoke City School Board that approximately 300 employees of the school system who
have always been classified and paid according to the Pay Plan should be included
in a survey being made by the Public Administration Service and should have been a
part of the original contract without on additional cost of $1500 to the city, the
City Manager submitted the following report, advising that if the school employees
are to be included in the survey an additional appropriation of $1500 will be
required:
"Roanoke. Virginia
August 2. 1965
Y, the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our meeting of Bonday. July 19. you concurred in a letter
from the Roanoke School Board with reference to including the
300 school employees in your Job plan study and you authorized
that this be accomplished.
It is not as simple as the record would show to have accom-
plished as it mould require an appropriation of $1500 to have
this included in the program. Historically, at no point have I
mentioned anything with reference to the school employees and at
every conference, or reference that I can find, and certainly it
was the intent of me personally, to provide a study for city
employees under the City Manager*s supervision. If the school
is to be included in the program, tt would require an additional
appropriation of $1500,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1500
from the Contingency Fund:
(z16552) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u14, "Personnel,"
and Section z166, "Contingencies,* of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and
!providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 304°)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. St,lief and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6,
NAYS: None ..................O, (ar, Pollard absent)
BUDGET-RECREATION DI:PARTI~NT: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that the softball and baseball teams hare contributed a total of $440 to
purchase trophies for the champions and runners-ap In each league sponsored by the
Department of Parks and Recreation, and recommended that this amount be appropriated
In the 1965-66 budget,
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
ianagev and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the amount from
the Contingency Fund:
(s165§3) AN OROINANC~ to amend and reordain Section nlllo WBecreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,w and Section n166, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for aG emergeoCyo
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 305,)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by
Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
ALES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pond, SCalier, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
ROO~KT-ARVKRTISING: Yhe City Manager submitted u written report, trans-
mitting communications from the Virginia Travel Council requesting that the City of
Roanoke become a member of the Virginia Travel Council at a fee of $100 a year and
that $1400 be included in the budget annually for the next six years to cover the
cost of twelve exhibits of Roanoke attractions for use in the rest areas throughout
the state that are located on the interstate highmays.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the 1966-67 budget
commission. The motion was' seconded by Mr. Wheeler'and unanimously adopted.
RUDGET-BUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having appropriated $1400 for the
extension of the contract of Bud Weaver Heating and Air Conditioning Company for
furnishing and installing certain air conditioning and ventilation systems in the
Municipal Building in the total amount of $1,697, the City Manager submitted a
written report adrlsing that it will be necessary to extend the contract by
Resolution.
On motion of Mr, Stollez, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the propek measure.
BUDgET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report.
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
'Roanoke. Virginia
August 2. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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The folloeing employees are needed rot the efficient
operation of the City: '
Library - Branch Librarian I - Group 13
City Baengeres office - Dsplicnt~r Operator, Group 14
Traffic Engineering nnd Communications - I Signalman I, Group $
Refuse Disposal - 3 Disposal Laborers, Group 10 I Load Packer Driver, Group 6
Street Cleaning - I Disposal Laborer, Group 10
Sewer Maintenance - 2 Street Crew Helpers, Group 9 I Gang Leader, Group 5
Street Construction - I Damp Trucker II, Group 7
Street Repair - I Gang Leader I, Group 5 I Street Cram Helper, Group 6
I Dump Trucker I, Group 8
Sewer and Drain Construction Department - I Street Crewman, Group 7
Fire Department - I Fireman
City Home - Orderly, Group 20
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S, Owens
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
SEt. RS AND STORM DRAINS: Council at its last regular meeting having
deferred action on a report of the City Manager that the State Mater Control Board
has requested that the City of Roanoke expand its steam testing program, the City
Manager submitted a written report, advising that he has asked a representative Of
the State Water Control Board to appear before Council for a discussion of the
matter.
Mr. MJllard H. Robbtnn, Jr., Division Engineer, explained that stream
testing is required of most municipalities and industries discharging into state
waters, tkat the extent of the testing program In each Instance is governed by the
volume of the waste discharges and the down stream uses of the stream, that the
revised stream sampling program for Roanoke requires the addition of three saopling
stations year-round with four more stations during the summer months, said stations
to be sampled once each week that an expenditure of $5,000 will be required for
additional laboratory equipment for proper operation and control of the chlorination
facilities, that the total cost of $10,B90 is for the first year only after which
the annual cost should be approximately $5,000, that because of'the volume of
treated and untreated waste discharges in the City of Roanoke and the development
of the Smith Mountain Reservoir as a recreational area the State Mater Control
Board believes the increased stream testing program is imperative, that Roanoke will
hare top priority for a grant under the Mater Pollution Control Act on its Lick Bun
and Tinker Creek problems as far as he is concerned.
After · ]elgtky discussion of the'mutter~ Mr. iheeler Bored that the City
Attorney be directed to prepore the proper measure providleg rot the exteuuloe of
the stream testing progrom or the City of Roanoke os requested by the Store Mster
Control Dourd. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pond and usuelmously adopted.
Mr. Stoller the· moved that the possibility of~· duplication or laboratory
facilities of the city be referred to the City Manager for investigation nnd report
to Contcil. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
i~NSIONS-POLICE DEPARTHEST-FIRE DEFARTHEST: The City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that Mr. T. R. #ilson. a former police officer, retired
on August 21. 1964. after twenty-seven years of service, that Mr. Milson is 53 years
of age..has Just had u complete physical chech, and is very anxious to return to the
police deportment as n patrolman, but is prevented from doing so because Section 1.
Chapter 2. Title III. of The Code of the City of Roanohe. 1956. provides that member
of the Police end Fire Pension System shall bavecontinuously remained in employ
of the Police Department and Fire Deportment In order to be eligible for retirement.
the City Manager recommending that The City Code be amended to permit members of
Police and Fire Pension System to return to the employ of the city where justifica-
tion is proven.
In this connection. Mayor Dillard voiced the opinion that the above
section should also be amended to provide that retirement shall be compulsory at
the age of 65 ~e,r~ rather than 6b years as at present to coincide with the provisiot
of the Employeest Retirement System.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure amending Section 1. Chapter 2o Title III. of The Code of the City of Roanohe
1956. to include both changes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
ipointing out that fonds for renovation Of tbe downstairs at the Health Center for
use of the Consultation and Evaluation Clinic for Retarded Children were not'
included in the 1965-66 budget, that he has been informed that unless the City of
Roanoke lives up to its obligations to provide adequate facilities for the clinic
federal funds will be withheld, and recommended that $3,700 be appropriated for
renovation of the ~acant space.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concer in tbe recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered tbe following emergency Ordinance transferring the $5,000 from
the Contingency Fund:
(~165S4) ~N ORDINANCE toamend and reordain Section ~166, "Contingencies,
and Section ~170, *Capital," of tbe 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book So. 29, page
Mr. Stoller moved the ado~tlon Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
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AXES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. F, ad. St,liar. Mheeler wed Mcfor
Dillard ................................ 6,
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr, Pollard absent)
SALE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGBMAYS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Ci~f Manager
submitted a mritten report, advising tbot Messrs. Talmadge E. M,bares and Mllliam J.
Roberts hove offered to sell to the city 665.4 square feet of land at the southeast
corner of Wells Avenue and Second Street. N. E** for the sum of $1.287.34. for
street mldening purposes, provided the clw mill convey to them upproxlmately 21.73
square feet of adjacent land situate on the east line of Second Street. N. E.. and
recommended that the offer be accepted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the ~iW
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. 5toiler and unanimously ad.opted.
EUDGET-GARNAGE REMOVAL: Council having stipulated in the 1965-66 budget
that a. funds included therein shall be expended for capital improvements or the
purchase of equipment until January 1. 1966. the CIW Manager submitted a written
report, advising that in order to maintain the Damps,er Dumps,er schedule of the
Refuse and Garbage Collection Division of the Department of Public Ruths in the
next few months it will be necessary to purchase four new trucks now and that since
the leaf season is only u few meeRs away and the two old leaf collectors are in had
shape two new leaf collectors should also be purchased immediately.
Mr. Garland moved that the City manager be authorized to advertise for
bids on the above equipment. The motion mas seconded by Mr. 5toiler and unanimousl~
adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
tabulation of bids received by the Purchasing Agent for the purchase and removal
of three dwellings in the Dogwood Acres Subdivision in Roanoke County in connection
with providing a clear zone for the north-south runway at Roanoke Municipal (Woodruml
Airport, and recommended that the highest bids be accepted.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Clty
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m16555) A RESOLUTION approving the sale of certain buildings needed to
be removed from certain properties recently acquired for the City*s Municipal Airpor~
North Clear Zone.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution E,ok No. 28. page 306,)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
~y Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, St,lief. W~eeler andMayor
Dillard .............................. 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
SEWER ASSESS~NTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a communication from Mr. John M. Wilson, Jr., Attorney, advising that there
is a Sewer Assessment against Lot ?, Block 9, Roonoke Land and Improvement Cowpany,
ia the amount of $20.24, with interest from June 1, 1926, that when o suit in
equity was Instituted and conducted for the collection of delinqaent'toxes sod other
liens against the property the Sewer Assessment was not reported, consequently, the
Law and Chancery Court in its final decree did not order the rowoval of the assess=
meat as a lien against the lot, that the present owner is willing to pay the princip
auount due, but does not feel he should be required to pay the interest.
Council being of the opinion that the entire Sewer Assessment should be
released, Me. Stolle£ moved that the uatter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr~ Pond and
unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Msnager submitted the following report, recom-
mending the acquisition of two parcels of land and three constrnction easements
needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, and one
residue parcel of land needed for other public purposes:
#Roanohe, Virginia
Augast 2, 1965
To the City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the development of Route 24. He have secured signed options
for the following parcels .of land:
Parcel 02~ - Owner, John J. and Maebell Vo Wood
713 Sixth Street, S. £.
Value of Easement $10.00
Total consideration (a~proved appraisal) $500.00
Parcel 029 - Owner, Lois Stewart, widow
507 Bullitt Avenue, S. E,
Value Take (approved appraisal) $750,00
Parcel 036 - Owner, William Roy and Hanna Phillips
506 Elm Avenue, S, E.
Value of Take (approved appraisals) $2,925.00
Parcel 042 - Owner, Eate I. Bryant, widow
416 Elm Avenue, So E,
Value of Residue $36,00
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $3,864.00
Respectfully submitted,
S/ AYth~r S. Owens
City'Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Wsnager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(e16556) AN ORDINANCE au'thorizin'9 the acquisition of two (2) parcels of
land and certain constrnction easements needed for the' Cityts State Route No, 24
Project, and the acquisition of one (l)'residue 'parcel of land needed for other
public purposes, upon certain terms'and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 307.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: #essrs. Garland, Joue~. Poad, Stoller, Nheeler uud Nuyor
Dillard ...............................6,
RATS: None ..................O, (NFo Pollard absent)
STATE HIGRRAYS~ The City Manager subwitted the following report, recow-
wending the acquisltiou of four parcels of lurid and four construction eeseaeuts
needed lu connection with the lwprouement of VlrgJni~ State Route 24. and the
of one parcel of land for other public purposes:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 2, 1965
To the City Council
Roanohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the developwent of Route 24, we hare been unable to
' secure the following parcels and the owners have returned the
unsigned options to us for property and easements. They are as
follows:
Parcel 017 - Owner, R. A. and Mildred L. Naif
610 Bullitt Avenue, S. E,
Value of easement $10.00
Total consideration (approved appraisal)
Parcel 030 - Owner, John Ho Hindel and N. Eo Jennings
505 Bullltt Avenae, S. E.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $12T.00
Parcel 031 - Owner, A. N. nad Claudine Terrell
503 Hullitt Avenue, So E.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $77.00
Parcel 035 - Owner, M. Ko and Helen Y. Haga
510 Elm Avenue, S. ~.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $76.00
Parcel 063 - Owner, Annie B. Clark. uidow
323 Elm Avenue. S. E.
Value of Take (approred appraisal) $3,873.00
Value of Residue $?1.00
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16557) AN OEGIWAA'CE authorizing and directing the acquisition of four
(4) certain properties and certain temporary construction easements necessary for
the improvement and construction of State Route No. 24, in the City; authorizin9 the
purchase of the reaidue of one of said properties for other public purposes; author-
izing the City Manager to make to the respective owners thereof offers for the
City's purchase of said properties; providing for the acquisition of those properties
needed for State Route No. 24, or either of them by condemnation, under certain
circumstances, and fur a right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B. page 308.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
'by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
i9!
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlnmd, Jones, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr, Pollard absent]
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Conncil hating referred to the City Mannger for
cindy, report and recommendation the request of residents of the 3000 and 3100
blocks of Shenandoah Yalley Areone and the 600 block of Lindberg Lane, Ro £,, that
said streets be blacktopped, the City Manager submitted a urJtten report, advising
that these streets, like many others in the city, mere not included in the program
this year dna to a study proving that other streets enjoyed higher priority, that he
expects to maintain these streets under the normal maintenance program and if and
when funds are available for blacktopping they will be given consideration the same
as other streets before final recommendation is made to Council for the blacktoppin
program.
In this Connection, Messrs. E. H. Cole and A. G. AFtrip appeared before
Council, complaining that nothing has beam done by the city to improve these street
since the area was annexed in 1949 and that the 'potholesw in said streets are a
traffic hazard.
Mr. Garland moved tbnt the matter be referred back to the City Manager to
repair the above streets. The motion was seconded by Mr. St*liar and unanimously
adopted.
iTRREV$ AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Manager for
investlgatlo*n and report a complaint of Mr. H. Vo Robinson, President of the
Mlldwood Clrlc League, that although manhole covers on ldlewlld Boulevard, N.
were raised three years ago the street still has not been blacktopped and. apparently~
is not included in the blacktop program for this year, the City Manager submitted
the following report:
*Roanoke. Virginia
Augnst 2. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At our regular meeting of July 12. you referred to ne a
letter from the Wildwood Civic Lengce. asking why Idlewild
Bonlevard. N. ~.. had not been paved, due to the fact that the
manholes had been raised.
It is not uncommon for os to change our paving program; and.
although this mas not included in any program that I can find.
nevertheless, it is customary to pave streets when manholes are
raised. This mas an exception.
Me mill adjust the manhole corers where necessary, maintain
the street under our ns,al maintenance program, and certainly
consider this. among with many other streets, lm oar 196& paring
program.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager"
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Mrs Jones moved thut the matter be referred bach to the City #nnnger for
necessary maintenance of tke street. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler aid
unanimously adopted,
REPORTS: The City Homager submitted u written report, transmitting u
report of the Department of Public Helfare for the month of Hay, 1965, and listing
other monthly'departmental reports on file in his office.
On motion of Mr, Jones, seconded by Hr, Pond and unanimously adopted, the
report was filed,
CLAIMS: Coancil having referred to the City Attorney for an opinion the
request of Hiss Helena Paxton that the City of Roanoke pay for the damage done to
her carport by a tree limb from a tree belonging to the city in the sum of $249.
the City Attorney submitted the folloming opinion, advising that the city is not
legally liable for the damage,
'July 22, 1965
To the Honorable Hayor and
Hembers of City Council
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Conncil held on July 12, 1965, the
claim of Miss Helena Paxton made to the City for certain damage
resulting to the claimant*s carport by reason of the falling of
a tree limb was referred to this office for an opinion as to the
Cityts legal obligation to the claimants An investigation of the
matter made by the City's Parks and R~c~ation Department very soon
after its occurrence disclosed that a decayed limb of a tree
growing in a public alley near Miss paxton~s property line bad
fullen during a moderate raja and wind storm and had, in fact,
damaged said omnerts carport. The investigation disclosed that
the City appeared not to have had prior notice of the decayed
condition of the tree limb nor did there appear any facts which,
legally, would have amounted to constructive notice to the City
Of the condition of the tree limb or Of a possibility of damage
therefrom.
Accordingly, the undersigned was of the opinion then, as he
is now, that the City had not committed any act of negligence in
connection with the matter which would render the City liable to
the property owner for the damages sustained. Being able to
approve for payment from public funds only those claims for which
the City is legally liable. Miss Helena Paxon*s earlier-made
claim to the City Manager wast accordingly, disapproved.
The above is not to say, however, that the City Council may
nott if it sees fit, authorize such reimbursement or partial
reimbursement, in the nature of compromise, as may in the opinion
be deemed proper.
Respectfully,
$/ J, ~. Kiflcanon
City Attorney"
Mr. 5toller moved that the request be denied. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEy~:. Council having referred the request of the Roanoke
Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Incorporated, that a 10-foot wide alley extending 55
feet between Lots I and 2, Official Tax No. 1020201, and Lot 3, Official Tax Ho.
1020203, to a parcel of land designated as Official Tax Ho. 1020202, Hlock 10, Lewis
Addition, be vacated, disconttnned and closed, to the City Attorney as to the proper!
procedure to be follomed to carry out the request, the City Attorney submitted the
following report:
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......... - . . #July 21, 1965
To the Hoaorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
Gentlewea:
Subject item was, at the meeting of the City Council held
on July 19, referred to the undersigned In order that he might
discuss with attorneys for Roaaohe Life Saving and First Aid
Crew, Inc** the proper method of procedure to accooplish the
purpose Of the aforesaid request.
Please be advised that I have discussed the matter with C. K,
Cuddyt gsqulre, one of the attorneys for the applicant, who agrees
that the statutory method of closing a public street or alley is
not applicable to this situation; that the 10 x 55 foot area in
question is not, in fact, a public alley but is a private access
way appurtenant to what Is shown on the tax appraisal asp as Lot
1020202; and that the better and proper may of eliminating from
the recorded maps the showing of such way is by recordation,
after approval by the planning agent is given pursuant to the
City*s land subdivision ordinance, of a aeu map consolidating into
a single lot the various properties, including the private access
way, heretofore acquired and assembled, and now oMned, by Roanoke
Life Saving and First Aid Crew, lac,
Mr, caddy bas indicated to the undersigned that the above-
m~ntioned request will not be pursued further before the City
Council.
Respectfully,
$/ J, No Klncanon
City Attorney"
Mr, Stoller moved that the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew,
Incorporated, be permitted to witbdraw its request. Zhe motion was seconded by
Mr, Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
ClZy AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of June, 1965,
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
PAy PLAN: Counc il at its lost regular meeting having deferred action
on certain recommendations of the Personnel Board with regard to changes in the
policy on holidays for city employees, the Personnel Board submitted the following
revised report:
City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
~he Personnel Board met Tuesday, June 29, 1965, and voted
to recommend for your approval the following proposal to
effect all esployees presently observing the policy of eight
paid holidays,
1. For employees working a normal 40 hour weeh, Monday through
Friday, the follomin9 schedule mill be observed for
holidays. If a holiday falls on Saturday the preceding
Friday will be observed as a holiday, and if it falls oa
Sunday the following Monday will be observed as a holiday,
2. Any employee working Other than the normal Monday through
Friday, 40 hour week will be entitled to an extra day off
if a holiday falls anytime during his normal break,
excluding time off for sick leave.
3. Any employee required to work an observed holiday will be
granted an extra day off during the month, or overtime
pay as applicable,
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S/ Jonas G. E)I~ S/ David S. Feeg#~Bu
Janus G. Elier. Chuirmau David S. Fergusom
Personnel Bourd Personnel Director
~! Ralph Mf..Bow~e~ S! Jfmmfe Bt Luyman
Ralph K. Bowles. Vice Chairman Jimwie B. Layman
S/ William Af Martin S/ James M. Boa. Jr.
Milliam A. Martin James M. Roe. Jr.'
After n discussion of the metier. Council obJeoti,g to observing FrJduy
· holiday when tbs holiday fulls on Saturday. Mr. Mheeler moved that the Git7
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure providing that nil city employees
a 40-hour work week mill get eight days off for holidays per year. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City ?lanning Commission for study.
report and recommendation the request of Mr. $. P. Nackley that property located on
the south side of Thurston Avenue. N. K.. betmeen ~ilkins Street and ~llliamson Road
IdescrJbed as Lots 27-30. inclusive. Block B, Mllliamson Groves. Official Tax Nos.
3070250 and 3070251. be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District
'the City Planning Commission submitted the following report, recommending that the
request be denied:
"July 14. 1965
?be Honorable Bentoo O. DJ]Jard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its regular meeting of July ?. 1965 the Planning Commission
considered the above described rezoning request. It was learned
that the petitioner is contemplating abe erection of a laundromat
on the premises, which use is contrary to those permitted under
the present zoning.
In studying this request, the Planning Commission noted that the
proposed zoning map suggests residential use of the property for
higher density development. It was determined that non-residential
use would not be compatible with the residential character of the
area extending west of the subject property.
The City Planning Commission. therefore, recommends to City Council
that this rezoning request be denied.
Very truly yours.
S/ ~erner K. Sensbach
Henry Bi Boynton
Chairman"
In this conneFtion, a communication from Rt. Nackley, requesting permission
to withdraw the petition for rezoning, was before Council,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that Mr. Nackley
be granted permissionto withdraw the petition for rezoning. The motion ~s seconded by
Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COBMI~'fEZS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to tabulate
bids received on the installation of a concrete buffer wall and a steel dumping plate
in connection with the modification of the storage pit at the City Incinerator
submitted the following'report:
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*July 22. 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened before City Council ut its meeting
on Monday. July 19. 1965. rot the lostolXntJon of n concrete
burrer wall ,nd · steel damping plate in connection with the
modification o! the storage pit at the City incinerator. Attached
Jn · tabularium of bids listing the four (4) bids which were
received.
The concrete buffer wall (Proposal · 1) is considered to be the
more positive means Of solving the present problems mith the
storage pit. The low bid for this wnrk was submitted by Days
Construction Company. Inn** in the amount of $6.400.00. It is
recommended that a contract be awarded to the Days' Construction
Company for Proposal u I only, and that oil other bids be rejected.
Funds are available and no additional appropriation mill be
necessary.
Since 11 is very important that the Incinerator be closed down for
a minimum length of time. and only on one occasion, it is essential
that this work be coordinated with other proposed modifications.
Therefore, a letter has been secured from Days' Construction ·
Company agreeing to o possible delay in the time originally called
for this work to begin. The specifications stated work to commence.
September 1. 1965. but me are not certain whether this time schedule
can be met for other changes at the incinerator.
S/ Vincent 5, Mheeler
Vincent S, ~heeler. Chairman Roy R. Pollard. St.
S/ Benton O, Dillard S/ Clarence £, Pond
Mayor Benton O. Dillard Clarence B. Pond'
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(s16559)' AN ORDINANCE providing for certain improvements at the City*s
Incinerator Plant by accepting a certain bid made for the construction of a concrete
buffer wail in the storage pit; rejecting other bids made therefor; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 311.}
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stellar, hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr, Pollard absent)
PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS: The committee appo inted to tabulate bids received
on the construction of tennis courts at Golden, Park and Shrine Bill Park submitted
the following report:
#July 22, 1965,
To the City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened before City Council at its meeting
on Mondayb July 19, 1965, for the construction of tennis courts
at Golden Park and Shrine Hill Park.
As can be seen from the attached tabulation of bids. tm, (2) bids
were received. The apparent low bid exceeds the City estimate
for this work by a considerable sum. Me believe these bids were
influenced by the large an.nut of other construction undermay in
the area during this season of the year.
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It iL therefore recommended that all bids be rejected, and that
the Department of Public Murks be directed to readvertise
sometime after January 1, 1966 in an effort to obtain better
prices,
S/ Clarence £. Pond
Clarence K. Pond. Chairman
S! Vincent St Wheeler
Vincent $, Wheeler
S/. Robert At Garland
Robert A. Garlandw
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following Resolution:
(nl6SSg) A RESOLRTION rejecting certain b~ds recently made to the City
for the construction of certain tennis courts at Shrine Rill Park and at Golden
Park,
(For full te~t of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 312,)
Mr, Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Rheele'r and Mayor
Olllard ................................ 6.
NAYS: N'one .................. O. (Mr. Pollard' absent)
LIBRARIES: The Raleigh Court Branch Library Committee submitted the
following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia
August 2. 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Library Committee met on Thursday, July 22, to discuss
procedures with reference to the Raleigh Court Branch Library
and at the meeting the City Manager informed the Committee of
his recent conference in Richmond with Miss Florence Yoder in
the State Library Building and a telephone conversation with Mr.
Randolph Church. State Librarian.
Mr. John Chappelear of the firm of Randolph Frantz and
John Chnppelear, Architects.,has b~en advised to proceed
expeditiously with necessary drawing and preparations of th;
library, as outlined in your directive of July 19.
Mr. Church advised the City Manager that if the architect
were employed and the necessary funds appropriated for the
library that the deadline date of October 26 for construction
could be extended indefinitely, in order to give the architect
proper time for his drawing, advertising for bids, preparation
of bonds and the awarding of the contract.
The Committee recommends the City Council make the necessary
appropriation in the amount of $63.060. in order that funds avail-
able mill be assured for the City and the construction of the
library may he initiated.
S/ Elizabeth M. Drewry
Elizabeth M. Rrewry
S/ Sidney P. Chockley
Sidney P. Chockley
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray Au Stoller
Respectfully submitled.
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A~ Garland, Chairman
S/ Evans B. Jessee
Evans B. Jessee
$/ James E. Jones
James E. Jones
S/ Andrew H. Thompson
Andrew R. Thompson~
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Mr. Garland noted that Council concur im the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following Resolution advising the Virginia State Library
Board that the City of Ronnohe intends to commence the construction on the proposed
new Raleigh Court Branch Library on or before October 26, 1965. and appropriating
the total amount of $105,100 to the 1965-66 budget of mhlch $42.040 is to be
reimbursed by a federal grant:
(m16560) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's proposed hem Raleigh Court
Branch Library.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 26, page 313.)
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Stoller and adopted by the following Tote:
AYES: messrs. Garland, Jones. Pond, Stoller. Rheeler and Hayom
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Nr. Pollard absent)
Bt, Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the
entire amount of $105.100 from the Contingency Fund with the understanding that
$42,040 of the amount will be reimbursed to the city:
(#16S61) AN ORDINA~C£ to emend and reordafn Section ~166, "Contingencies.
end Section al?O, "Capital." of the 196S-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B, page 314,)
Mr. Garland muted the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Nr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O, (Hr. Pollard absent)
Mr, Garland then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure approving preliminary plans prepared by Randolph Frantz and Associate
Architects, for the proposed new Raleigh Court Branch Library. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
U~FINISBED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Attorney having been directed to prepare the
proper measure providing for the sale of property located on the north side of
Salem Avenue. S. W., east of Boulevard. described as Lot 23, Block 43. Mesa End and
River View, Official Tax No. 1311218. to Hr. Fred P. Bullington, or his designee.
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(t16562) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of Lot 23.
Block 43, according to the map of the Nest End and River View Land Company, Official
No. 1311218, upon certain terms and conditions, to Fred P. Bullington, or his
designee.
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NH£REAS. the offer of Fred P. Rulliogton to purchase from the. City the
property hereinafter described was heretofore referred to a committee appointed by
the Council, which committee has recoumeeded to the Council that said lot is eot
needed for public purposes ,and should be sold and conveyed upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter provided; in which report the Council concurs,
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer in writing of Fred P. Hulllngtoo to purchase from the City for $1900,00,
cash. net to the City. Lot 23. Block 43, according to the map of Mess End and
River View Land C~epany, Official No, 1311218~ upon the terms and conditions herein-
after directed to be incorporated into the Cltyes deed of conveyance be, and said
offer is ACC~P~O; and the Mayor and the City Clerk be and ere hereby authorized and
directed, upon payment to the City of the ca. sh sun Of $1900,00, net to the Cityo to
execute, seal and attest the City's deed of conveyance drawn and approved by the
City Attorney conveying the title to the aforesaid lot to the said Fred P. Ballington
or to whomsoever he may in writing designate to be the City's grantee, said deed to
contain the Cityts special warranty of title and to expressly reserve to the City a
perpetual easement for the continued use. operation, maintenance and repair or
replacement of an existing public sanitary sewer line constructed on said property
along the easterly side thereof and within a lO-foot wide right of way therefor
reserved fnsfde said lot.
.BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Auditor be and is directed to furnish
to the City Attorney the City's check in the amount of $2.20 for the purchase of U, ~
Revenue S}amps to be affixed to the City's deed of conveyance prior to delivery
thereof to the City*s grantee~
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pond, Stollero Wheeler and Mpyor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
supporting the application of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporatedt for the
extension Of its western terminal from Rnoxvllle to Nashville. Tennessee, he present~
same; whereupon. Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(m1~563) A RESOLUTION in support of an extension of airline service by
Piedmont Aviation, Inc., on Route No. 97 from Rnoxville to Nashville, Tennessee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook Ne. 28, page 315.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the,Resolution. The motion w~s seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted bF the /ollowlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............... 7 ................ ~.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
LEGISLATION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the C~ty
Attorney to prepare the proper measure requesting the Virginia Outdoor Rqcreatton~
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Sttdy Commission to recommend and sponsor legislntion It:the next session or the
General Assembly of.Virginin which would entitle and qonlify the Commonxenlth
Yfrgfnln and its political subdivisions to portlcipote fo the funds available under
the Federal Laud and Muter Conservation Fund Act, he presented saner mhereopon, Hr,
Jones offered the following Resolution:
(x16564) A RESULUTION relating to the Coumonwealthts portlcipation in the
Federal Lind and Mater Conservation Fund Act,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 20, page 315,)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloulug vote:
AYES: Hessrs, Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ........a ......... O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: Gouncll'haring directed the Ultl Attorney to prepare the
proper meashr~' authorizing the EliI Manager to fill certain vacancies In various
municipal departments since they are of an emergenoT nature, he presented same;
mhereupon, Nfo Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~16565) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 23, page 3lb.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
ALES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Nayor
Dillard ...............................6.
NAYS: None ................. 0. (Mr. Pollard absent)
MATER DEPARTI~NT: Council'having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing tho City Manager to enter into a new Cooperative Agreement
with the U. S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, for the investigation
of the water resources of Catawba Creek and Tinker Greek for the period from June 1,
1965, to June 30, 1966, and annually thereafter, at a cost to the City Of Roanoke
of 91,200 per year as'compired with 91,000 heretofore, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Stoller ~ffered:the'following Resolution:'
(~16566) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new
Cooperative Agreement mith the U. S. Geological Survey. Department of the Interior,
for the investigation of the water resources of Catawba and lloher Creeks for the
period from July 1, 1965, to June 30. 1966, and annually thereafter, upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book ~o. 28, page 317.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr. Pollard absent)
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MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure math,ri,icg the Mater Department to continue, for the time being.
to sell city water to the Summerdean Meter Company on n temporary basis, he presente.
same;, nhereepoee Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
¢s16567) A REGOLDTION authorizing the Muter Department to continue, for
the time being, to sell City mater to the Sumnerdeun Mater Comp,ny on · temporary
basis.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 20. page 317.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Si,lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MessFS. Garland. Jones. Pond. Stol. let. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
LEGISLATION-TAXES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure petitioning the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia
to enact suck legislation as is required to enable all local governing bodies,
including those of all of the counties of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to impose
a local retail sales and use tax skould the local governing bodies deem it appro-
)Flute or necessary to provide for such a tax, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Jones offered the. following Resolution:
(z16568) A RESOLUTION recommending to the General Assembly of Virginia
enactment of enabling legislation relative to local retail sales and use taxation.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page 318.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond. Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None--7 ...............O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
SIDEIALE, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper ~easure providing for the. acquisition from }he
Appalachian. Power Company of certain land necessary for the widening Of portions of
Rullitt Avenue, First Street and Day Avenue, $. M., in exchange for certain stree}
improvements, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the follouing
emergency Ordinance:
(~1656g) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition from Appalachi
Power Company of certain land necessary for the,widening ofportl0ns of Dullitt
Avenue, S. W., 1st Street, S. M., and Day Avenue, S. W., upon certain terms and
conditions; and p~oviding for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 28, page 319.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by.the following rote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pond, Stollero Nheeler nad Mayor Dillard ........
NAYH: None .............................................................O,
(Nr, Jones~aot voting) (Hr. Pollard absent)
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepore the proper
measure providing for the conveying or n tract or'land OR the southerly side of
Colonial Avenue, S, M** adjacent to the Roanoke Technical Institute, to the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute for the expansion of R, T. Io. he presented sate; mherenpon,
Ir, Wheeler moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon Its first rending:
(u16570) AN OSOINANCK authorizing nnd directing the proper City officials
to prepare, execute and deliver o deed conveying to the Board of Visitors of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute IO,23-acres of land. more or leas. comprising the
easterly residuo of the City Farm that is located on the southerly side of Colonial
Avenue, S. W.. upon certain terms and conditions.
~HEREAS, the City of Roanoke heretofore donated to the Board of Visitors
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute a certain 16.23-acre tract of land located
in the City on the south side of Colonial Avenue, S. ~.. on which said land has
thereafter been established the Roanoke Technical Institute; nnd
WHEREAS, the student body Of Roanoke Technical Institute has grown
rapidly and the need for nn expansion of said Instituters facilities has become
recognized and the City has been requested to make available to the aforesaid
Board of Visitors the additional land hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS. the City Planning Commission. to whom was referred the request
made to the Council, has recommended in writing to the Council that the area of
land hereinafter described constitutes the logical expansion area for said Institute
facilities, the need for which is recognized by said Planning Commission. and t'hat
the Cltyta donation of said laud to said Board of Visitors is in the best interest
of the community and is consistent with the long-range plans prepared by said
Planning Commission; and
~BER£AS, a committee of the Council. lJhewlse directed to study said
request, has reported in writing that it concurs in the recommendation of the Clty*s
Planning Commission made to the Council and recommends that the property hereinafter
described be conveyed by the City to said Board of Visitors upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter provided.
TB£REFOR£. DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to prepare a deed of bargain and sale
pursuant to which the City of Roanoke donates and conveys to the Board of Visitors
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute for a nominal consideration of $1.00, with
covenants of special warranty, all that certain tract of land comprising the
easterly residue of the City Farm, located on the southerly side of Colonial Avenue,
So ~,, in said City, adjoining the 16o23-acre tract of land heretofore donated and
conveyed to said Board of Visitors by the City by deed dated December 17, 1959,
said deed to make provision, inter alia, for the following:
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(·) That said land be used for the expa·slo· of the existing Roanoke
Technical l·stltute;
(b) That · IS-foot wide strip of land be reserved by the City, extending
along the entire present frontage of said 18,23 acre tract of land aa the existing
southerly line or Colonial Avenue, S, No, to permit of the midenlng of said Colonial
Avenue.
(c) That easements be reserved by the City in the land so conveyed,
necessary to provide proper drainage of storm maters from Colonial Avenue to exlstln
drains installed under the Norfolk and Western Railway Company's adjacent right or
way; and
(d) That. as a condition subsequent to said conveyance, said City*s
grantee covenant and agree that, within five (5) years from the passage of this
ordinance, said grantee mill cause to be built or constructed on the above-d~scribed
land suitable facilities fay public educational and training perposes sufficient in
size and design to care for the needs of said Roanoke Technical Institute as said
needs now exist and to provide for such needs for the immediate future.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINCD that the City reserves the right to retain poasesnil
control and rental income frae the aforesaid property until such time as its afore-
said grantee requires possession of the same for construction Of its proposed new
facilities; that the present occupants of the buildings on said property shall be
entitled to thirty (30) days notice in writing to vacate and surrender possession of
said buildings and premises; that the ownership and right to possession Of the
furnishings in the present Jerome Natt School on said property ~e properly determined
by the City Manager and the respective owners of said furnishings; and that the
City*s grantee of said lg.23-acre tract of land, prior to taking title thereto,
satisfactorily discharge to Roanoke Council for Retarded Children, lac., the City's
obligation to said Council with respect to reimbursing said Council for the recent
cost Of installing e new heating system in the building occupied by the Jerome Natt
School, as said City*s obligation is set forth and contained in Ordinance No. 16290
of the City Council, heretofore adopted on February 15, 1965.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, upon preparation and approval by the City
Attorney of the aforesaid deed Of conveyance and upon adequate compliance with the
provisions contained in this ordinance, the Mayor of the City of Roanoke be, and he
is hereby authorized and directed to execute said deed for and on behalf of said
City and the City Clerk is directed to seal and attest the same; whereupon, and
after proper acknowledgment of the signatures to said deed, the same shall be
delivered, to the President of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, or to whomsoever
said President may direct.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Junes, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .... ~ .......................... 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
PENSIONS: Conncil having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure emending The City Code with regard to the methods of financing the
Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon,
Hr, Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(nl6$7l) AN ORDINANCE amending nnd reordalaing sub-section (S) Expense
Account, and sub-section (6) Appropriations, of Section 8, Chapter l, Title Ill,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to the methods of
financing the Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke; providing an
effective date for the amendments herein contained; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook NO. 20, page 320.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6,
NAYS: None ..................0. (Mr. Pollard absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously authorized the
operation of four boats on Roanoke River in the vicinity Of the Roanoke Transporta-
tion Museum, Mr. Garland stated that the boats have been such a success the body
should appropriate funds for the purchase of two additional boats and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $600 from the Contingency Fund for this
purpose:
(n16572) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =111, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational AreasoN and Section s166, ~Contingencies,' of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 321.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................
NAYS: None ..................O, (Mr. Pollard absent)
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mr. Stoller raised the question of providing for
parking on the roof Of the proposed new auditorium and suggested that the matter be
considered by the Civic Center Committee.
Hr. Garland voicing the opinion that the idea would be impractical and
that it would be cheaper to buy more land for parking space, no action was taken
on the matter.
LKGISLAYION-TAXES: Mr. Stoller brought to the attention of Council the
question of levying a local payroll tax and moved that the City Attorney be directe~
to prepare the proper measure petitioning the General Assembly of Virginia to enact
the proper legislation permitting cities to levy such a tax. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGBOUNDS-GARBAGE BEMOVAL~ Mr, Nkeoler offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $5,000 from the Contingency Fond to
provide for emergency repairs to the City Incinerator:
(z16573) AN ORDINANCE to aoead and reordaln Section o88. *Maintenance of
City Property** and Section o166, 'Contingencles,* of the 1965-66 Appropriation
O~dinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 321.)
Hr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by MFo Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messra, Garland, Jones, Pood, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................... 6,
NAYS: None ................ ~0. (Mr, Pollard absent)
On motion of Mr, 5toller, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned,
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAB I~r-TING,
Monday. Aogost 9. 1965.
Tke Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chcmber in the Municipal Building. Monday. August 9. 1965. at 2 p.e** the regular
meeting hour. mlth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. St,lief. Vincent S. Hheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .................................. ?,
ABSENT: Hone ..................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Ouens. City Manager. Mr. James N.
Hinccnon. City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend C. M.
Key. Director. Friendship Manor B,me for the Aged.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC ~ATTKRS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the replacement of a portion of the 24-inch sanitary sewer on Heat Side Boulevard.
N. N.. between Troutland Avenue and Green Spring Avenue. said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m** Monday. August 9. 1965. and to be opened
at 2:00 p.m.. before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about
the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the C]~y Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read bids from Hudgins and Pace. in the amount of
and Draper Construction Company in the amount of $18.840.
Mr. St,lief moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee~
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stoller. Chairman. Clarence
Pond and Billiam F. Clark as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STATE fllOHHAYS: Council having adopted a Resolution requesting the
Virginia Department Of Highways to landscape and beautify the approaches on major
highways leading into the City Of Roanoke. the f,Il,ming communication from the
Highway Department. setting forth its schedule for planting on R,at, Sill. 460 and
220. was before the body:
*July 30, 1965
Ms. Virginia L. Sham
City Clerk
City of Roanoke
Virginia
Dear Ms. Shaw:
Reference is made to your letter of July 22 transmitting a
resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke. relative
to planting on certain routes in and around Roanoke.
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Boete 5~1 is n port of the llterstute System iud. no
such. will be plashed. He propose letting the contract so
.that this. con be started this roll, .
Route 460, east or Roanoke. was scheduled for planting
in the foil or 1968. However. it mill be possible for us
to begin this phntiag la the fall or 1966. Funds will not
be available before then.
'Route 220 ~os scheduled ro~ planting in 1971. However.
it way be possible for os to advance this so that we con et .
least begin on it in the foil of 1966.
I r~gret that we will be unable to help you at thi~
time with the preparation of the. plans for the planting of
Routes 220. 460. and 599 within the City since we. ourselves.
are seriously considering employing consultants to help us
catch up with our present schedule.
5/ E. W. Turner
Landscape Engineer'
Hr. St,liar moved that the communication be filed and that Council express
Its appreciation to the Virginia Department of Highways and the Roanoke Chamber of
Commerce for steps taken toward landscaping and beautifying the approaches on major
highways leading into the city. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Claude D. Carter. Attorney. representin9
the West*vet Development Corporation. requesting that a 3.SS4-acre tract of laud
located between the right of way of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company and
Burks Street. S. W.. north of West*vet Avenue. Official Tax No. 1520101. be fez*ned
from General Residence District.to Special Residence District. was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Pollard. seconded by Mr. St*lief and unanimously adopted.
the request for rezoning was referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
PENSIONS-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE OEPART~NT: A communication from Major
Frank H. Webb. Superintendent of Police. advising that Officer J. R. Nash has
resigned from. the Police and Fire Pension Board and that the members of the Police
Mayor Dillard called for nominations to fill the.vacancy.
Mr. Stoller placed lo nomination the name of R. H. Garnet,.
a member oF the Police and Fire Pension Hoard to fill-the vacancy created by the
resignation of Patrolman J. M. Nash by the following vote:
FOR SERGEANT GARNETS: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller.
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....................... 7.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report.
advising that it will cost $1.127 to repair and paint the Meat Inspection Center
and that he has been informed by 1he Commissioner of Health that with the present
condition existing ct the Neat InsPection Center there is certainly a large risk
that the city is taking mhJch could develop into some kind of contamination of the
product being processed and could lead to a food-bOrne disease out-break,
Council raising the question as to whether or not the City Market Ruildin*
could be used for the Meat Inspection Center, Mtn Jones moved that the matter be
referred back to the City Manager for further study and. report to Council, The
motion was seconded by Mr, Garland end unanimously adopted,
BUDgET-LIBRARIES: Council having included in the 1965-66 budget o
provision that no funds shall be expended for capital improvements or the purchase
of equipment until January 1, 1966, the City Manager submitted n written report,
recommending that since the Library Director cannot porchsse the automobile include
in.his budget until that time an automobile allowance in the amount of $240 be
restored to the budget.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $240 from the
Contingency Fund:
(~1~574) AR ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~121, *Libraries,"
and Section n166, 'Contingencies," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 326.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion wa's seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Nheeler and
Mayor Oillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND'PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that donations of $$0 from the Rarsteller Corporation and $100 from
American Motor Inns, Incorporated, have been received for the Transportation Museum,
and recommended that $150 be appropriated to the Transportation Ruseum account
covering the donations.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouin9 emergency Ordinance:
(~16575) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170. "Capital," of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for on emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 326.)
Mr, St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ...... ~ .......... O,
BUDGET-PAY pLAN-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Yhe Special
Incinerator Committee having recommended that rather than having the City Incineruto
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· nder the Jurisdiction of the S·perintendent of ief·se Collection and Disposal the
operation of the city Incinerator be delegated to the Director of Public Works for
engineering advice end overall s·pervision and that the daily operation of the
incinerator be placed ·sder · neu Job classification, the City Manager s·bmitted a
written report, recommending that the ~ncinerator Operator, Group 3, Step 5, ·t ·
salary or $357.06 per month, be promoted to the classification or Disposal Foreman.
Grade 11. Step 6. at · salary of $385 per month.
In this connection, Mr. Pond, Chairman of the Special Incinerator Committ
advised that upon farther consideration of the matter the committee decided that
the,Disposal Foreman should be responsible to the Superintendent of Refuse Collectlo
and Disposal who, in turn, is responsible to the Director of Public Works.
It appearing that the promotion does not create an additional position.
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager
and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and ·nanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAT PLAN: The City Manager submitted the foil.mia9 report,
recommending that he he authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 9, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City:
Public Assistance (~52) - 2 Social Workers, Group l
Street Cleaning Oirlston - 2 Disposal Laborers, Group 10
Refuse Collection and Disposal - 6'Disposal Laborers, Group 10 I Load Packer Driver, Group 6
City Clerk - Clerk-Stenographer, Group 15
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and tha~ the matter be referred to tbe City tttorn~y for preparation of the
proper measure.. The motion was seconded by Mr. ,Garland and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: fha City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that
Randolph Frantz and Associates, Architects for the proposed new Raleigh. Court Branch
Library, also be authorized to prepare drawings and specifications for all furnish-
ings and equipment for the Branch ~ibrary,
In a discussion of the matter, Hr. Garland, Chairman of the Raleigh Court
Branch Library Committee, voiced the opinion that the Library Director would be
better qualified to prepare the drawings and specifications for the furnishings and
equipment.
Mr. Nilliaw L. Mhltesideso Library Director° explained that he does not
feel he can devote the amount of time to this aspect or the project as wes spent
OR the Williamson Road Branch Library.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the Raleigh Court Branch
Library Committee for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Pond and unaoimously adopted.
' LIBRARIES: The City Manager sUbwitted a written report, advising that
under the formula for allocating state aid the Roanoke Public Library is eligible
to receive the amount Of $4.095 for the fiscal year 1965-66. that under the Library
Services and Construction Act the Roanoke Public Library is eligible to receive the
amount of $15.905 in federal aid funds for services for the fiscal year 1965-66.
recommended that he be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Virginia State
Library Board for th~ allotment of state aid funds, make application for the federal
aid grant for services and execute e contract for the services with federal funds.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Auditor advised Council that a
minimum appropriation of $11.000 is necessary in order to obtain the state and
federal grants in the total amount of $20.000.
Hr. Evans B. Jessee. a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board. stated
that the Library Board feels the total amount of $20,000 should be appropriated.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones and Ma/or Dillard
objecting to appropriating any funds because of the financial condition of the city.
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measures
authorizing the City Maoeger to execute the agreements with the Virginia State
Library Board for state and federa.l aid in the total amount of $20,000 and appro-
priating $11,000 to the budget of the Roanoke Public Library. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted, Mr. James and Mayor Dillard voting
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that
the lease between Eugene Bass and Billie B. Bass and the City of Roanoke dated
September 27, 1962, for a 2.4SS-acre tract of land at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum)
Airport at a rate of $100 per month be transferred to Mr. G. Shannon Hudgins,
effective September 1, 1965.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
pro,er measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having refer~ed to a committee'composed of Messrs.
Robert A. Garland. Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Vincent S. Wheeler a recommendatio
of the Airport Committee that four hangars be constructed at Roanoke Municipal
(Woodram) Airport for a study of the method 5f financing the construction Of the
hangars and the rate structure for the rental of same, and having directed the City
Manager to ascertain what kind of an agreement can be worked out with corporations
and individuals desiring to rent the hangars for the construction of same, the City
Manager submitted the following report:
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"Roanoke, Virginia
Aubuat 9, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
the possibility or additional hangar space nt the Municipal
Airport. This is becoming n critical need, if me are to keep
abreast wllb the demands of air travel, freight services, etc.
I hare received letters from eleven individuals and corporations,
each signifying their willingness to pay $900 per year rent if
hangar space is provided, or a total of $9,900. Rhereas, !
cannot assure this would be a permanent contract, nevertheless,
it is an indication for the desire or rental space.
! mould like to recommend that you authorize $100,000 be
borrowed from water department funds, whfck would enable the
hangars to be constructed within the next several months. This
would provide architectural fees (not to exceed 6 percent} and
necessary construction funds to provide for the initiation of the
project. We have reviewed the cost very carefully and are of the
belief that the cost ns required will be between $80,000 and
$100,000,
I am satisfied the necessary funds are available for the
loan.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager'
Mr. Jones moved that the report Of the City Manager be referred to the
above committee for its information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS-STAT£ HXGHWAYS: Council havin9 filed recommendations of th(
Appalachian Power Company for street lighting facilities on Him Avenue and Virginia
Route 24 from Jefferson Street to Seventh 5treat, S. E.. and having directed the
City Manager to.seek to have the cost Of the lighting Jnstallationsincladed in the
project for Route 24, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that he
bas been informed by the Virginia Department of Highways there is a possibility the
Bureau of Public Roads may go along with the lighting over and under the proposed
new Elm Avenue Bridge at Project expense, provided the City Of Roanoke sill agree
to light the rest of Rim Avenue at the same time and at no cost to the project or
state, the City Manager recommending that Council adopt a Resolution to this effect.
Mr. Stoller moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that he be authorized to acquire from L, R. Barbonr and Ella Campbell Rarbour a
parcel of land and a temporary construction easement needed In connection with the
improvement of Virginia State Route 24, and the residue of said land for other public
purposes.
Rt. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16576) AH ORDINAHGE authorizing end directing the acquisition of a
certain property and a temporary construction easement oeceasary for the Improvement
aid construction of State i,ute No. 24. in the GI~; authorizing the purchase of the
residue or said property for other public purposes; authorizing the City Manager
to make to the owners thereof on offer rot the Gity*s purchase of said property;
providing rot the acquisition of that part or the property needed for State Route
No. 24 by cohdemnetlon, under certain'circumstances, end rot a right cf entry
thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 28. page 32?.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O.
POLICE DEPARTI~NT-FIRE DE PARVI~NV: The City Manager submitted the
f,Il,ming report on changes in personnel of the Police Department and Fire Departmen~
for the month of July. 196S:
"Roanoke. Virginia
August 9. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following fs the status of the police and fire depart-
meats as of August 1.
*Fire Department
*During the month of July 1965 the following personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
Retirement; Captain Ralph L. Stinnett
Dismissal: Fireman Roodrow N. Hale
Employed: Nelson #o Moore
*On this date there is one vacancy in the Fire Department**
*Police Department
*The following persons resigned in the police department during
the month of July. 1965:
Stephen J,bm Handy
Roy M. Hemmer
*There were no appointments during the month Of
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager#
On motion of Mr. Stollero seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a report on an examination of
the Patrick Henry Senior High School Activities Fund for the year ended June 30.
1965. stating that it presents fairly the financial condition of the fund at the
end of the audit period.
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Mr, Stellar moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted.
STAI~ HIGURAYS: Counoil having referred to the City Planning ¢ommAssloo
for studye report nnd recommendation the request of the Meant Pleascnt, Coopers
Cove, Ioyflower Bills and Red Valley Civic Clubs that the portion of Virginia Route
116 within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke, knomn ns Mount Pleasant
Boulevard, S, K,, be improved, the City Planning Commission ~nbmitted the followlng
report, recommending that Council give consideration to widening and'Improving the
existing two-lane highway at the earliest possible date from Rlverland Road to the
city limits:
'Aogost S. 1965
The Honorable Benton O, Dillard. Mayor
and Members of the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission at its regular meeting on August 4.
1965 heard representatives of the above-mentioned civic groups
request improvement of Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E. These
groups cited hazardous traffic conditions, increasingly higher
traffic counts and specifically increased traffic to Smith
Mountain Lake.
City Eng~heer. William F. Clark, indicated that difficulties Jn
acquiring rights-of-way and solid rock banks on some portions of
the route were problems in improving Mount Pleasant Doulevard.
Be nuggested that some priority might be given to thin under-
taking in the Capital Improvements Program. It was pointed out
that Va. Rt. 116 is scheduled for 4-1anOn9 during the 1975-1980
priority period in the Major Highway Plan.
Members of the Plannin9 Commission generally agreed with most of
the arguments presented. The City Planning Commission, therefore,
recommends that City Councll give Conslderatlon to widening end
improving the existing 2-lane highmay at the earliest possible
date from Riverland Read to the City limits.
: Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N, Smith for B. N, Eubank
B, N. Eubank
Vice-Chairman~
In this connection. Mr. Prince E. Thornton appeared before Council and
urged that the highway be widened and improved without delay because of increased
traffic to Smith Mountain Lake and hazardous traffic conditions.
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager advising that he hopes
to take some of the curves out of the road with city forces during the month of
August and Mr. Jonah pointing out that there are other routes to Smith Mountain
Lake, Mr. Stoller moved that the recommendation of the City Planning Commission be
referred to the Advisory Committee appointed to assist the City Planning Commission
in the preparation of a Master Capital Inproveme~t Program for the City of Roanoke
for its information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation a request of Mr. Howard E. Sigmon that property located
on Sweetbrier Avenue and Hollowell Avenue, S, M.. between Strother Road and Buckner
Street. described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 23. 24 end 25, Block 8, Corbieshaw Map. Official
rex Nos. 1651001, 1651002, 1651003. 1651016. 1651015 nnd 1~51014, he rezoned from
General iesldecce District to Special Residence District. the City Planning Cos-
mission submitted u Written report, recoutendlng that the request be denied,
In this connection, n communication from Mr. Claude D. Carter. Attorney.
representing Mr. Signori. requesting a public hearing, wes before Council.
Mr, 5toller moved that n public hearing on the matter be h~ld nt 2:00
pom,, September 20. 1965, The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and ueaniuously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTK~S:
MA~fKR DEPARTIfE~T-SKMERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to
study water and sewer rates presently imposed by the City of Roanoke on non-resident
users submitted the following report:
'August 9. 1965
Honorable Mayor and Council
of the City of Roanoke:
Report of Mater and Sewer Rates Committee.
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee mas appointed by Resolution bo. 16123
adopted November 16, 1964. Me were to study the water and sewer
rates presently imposed by the City on non-resident users, and
to report to Council what, if any, changes we concluded should
be made in rates, procedure, etc.
On January 7, 1965. we recommended and you accepted the principle
producing and 6elivering the water used by them.
Similarly, we recommended and on February 23, 1965, yon directed
OS to attempt to renegotiate the sewer contracts with the County
of Roanoke and Town of Salem, and you approved a contract by
which they would pay the actual cost of treating the sewage,
including non-operating as well as operating costs.
Me bare furnished you statements prepared by the City Auditor
showing actual costs per million gallons for 1964 of water to be
$373.H9, for which Vinton paid us $118,82; Hollins College,
$164.18; General Electric. $117.91; and Roanoke Electric Steel.
$118,27, Mater van also furnished 2,833 individual customers at
the regular City rate plus $0~ surcharge. Revenue from these
individual customers wan $179,256.
Tour committee submits that the four large users should pay the
actual cost. Me held meetings with the Council of the Tomo of
Vinton and they were willing to pay double their present rate.
Their distributing cost was computed by the City Auditor and we
recommend they pay actual cost $373 less $53 p.m.g, distributing
cost since they distribute through their lines, a net charge of
$320 p.m.g.
Me met with Roanoke Electric Steel and they conceded that there
was little they could do bat pay the cost, Their use is industrial
and they do not actually need treated water, but they have no
Hollins College representatives with whom we met told us they believe
the City has recognized thelr~*riRht* to a preferential rate because
company, a 1925 deed containing this provision, and because they are
a non-profit organization and valnable*to our community. Me agree
they are valuable but are Ofrthe opinion the City.is not bound by
the agreement, this being an express holding cf the Supreme Court of
Appeals in the Vinton case when a similar claim was made. We do not
acknowledge that the City has irrevocably recognized any Such aright*
Me believe we should not delay farther the'institution Of new and
informally discussing the reason for the rate increases.
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In faceit years large sums bqve been e.xpeeded by the City for the
secsrit~ or the surplus mater we furnish our non-resident neighbors.
We believe new kites should reflect these end the increased costs
of producing sod delivering the mater.
Muter Rate Recommendation
gffective October 1'. 1965. the rate charged 'non-resident consumers
be the regular City sate plus 100~ surcharge. This should yield
$60.000. over present revenues. Effective October 1. 1965. the
rate charged the Town of ¥ieton should be $320 p.m.g** and the
rate charged iounohe Electric Steel. Hollins College end General
Electric should be $373 p.m.g. The rate should be revised annually.
based on the operating results for the preceding year. for the four
large users.
On February 24 ten copies each of the proposed new sewage treatment
contract mas sent to the County end to Salem. On March 9. Mr. Llpes
wrote that he bad distributed them to the members of the Board Of
Supervisors. Commonwealthes Attorney and Chairman and members of
the Roanoke County Sanitation Authority. On March 30. Mayor Shanh
wrote that distribution had been made to their Toun Attorney and
Council. Each presiding officer stated me would be advised of any
action taken or developments. Me have heard nothing further.
Me bore furnished you the statement prepared by the City Auditor
showing the actual cost p.m.g, of treating sewage in 1964 to be
$80.79; the operating cost $53.23. The contract rate is $35.10.
The City's cost $90.000. exceeded its revenue $39.000 by $51,000
for sewage treated for Salem in 1964. The loss on the County
treatment mas $31.O00.
A memorandum furnished by the City Auditor compares the sewage
treatment charges to City and County customers. Rased on the
average monthly water consumption of 800 cubic feet or 6.000
gallons (0.006 million gallons) the City collects from the average
City resident $1.27 monthly sewage treatment fee, From the average
County resident, the City collects $0.21 per month.
Computation: County Customer
Pays to County Sanitation Authority $3.00
Authority pays City $35.10 p.m.g, x .006 ,21
Net to County Sanitation Authority $2.79
City Customer
Mater bill - monthly rate for 800 cubic feet $3.17
Seaage treatment 40~ 1,27
Sewer Rate Recommendation
Suit should be filed to adjust the contract rate to the actual
cost.
Re acknowledge the assistance of the City Managert City Auditor and
Manager of the Rater Repartment.
Respectfully submitted,
S~ Robert A, Garland
Robert A. Garland
S~ James Et Jones
James E. Jones
S~ MUrray A? Stoller
Murray A* Stoller. Chairman
Addendum: Loss on water to large users in 1964.
General Roanohe
Vinton H,Ilium Electric Electric Total
Cost $53,000 $10,000 $58,000 $55,000 $176,000
Revenue 16,000 4,000 18,000 17,000 55,000
Loss S37.000 $ 6,000 $40,000 $38.000 $121,000~
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones cited capital improvements made
by the City of Roanoke with regard to its mater system and sewage treatment program
as Justification for signingthe report of the committee.
Other members of Council voiced the opiuJoc that the body es n whole
should meet with those effected bythe recommendations or the committee before
reaching a Yiuel decision on amid reoowweadetJoas.~
Hr, Stoller moved that the report of the committee be approved and
accepted, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Garland end enaefmoesly adopted,
Mslor Dillard stated that bI accepting the report or the committee Council
fs fa a position to negotiate math the interested parties,
Rro Smaller stated that the committee spent seven monthsnegotlatiag math
the interested parties, that cost of thew would eot give In at ell, and moved that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measures providing rot the
recommended water rates effective October 1. 1965, and the filing of a suit to
adjust the sewage treatment contract rate to the actual cost. The motion was
seconded.by Hr. Garland,
Mr. Pollard offered a substitute motion that Council acting as a cocmittee
of the whole attempt to arrange a meeting with the interested parties within the
next two weeks for the purpose of negotiating, the water and sewer rates recoumended
by the committee, The motion was seconded by Hr. Nheeler and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Pollard. Pond. Nheeler and Ma~or Dillard ................4.
NAYS: Ressrs, Garland, Jones and Stoller .............................. 3,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NON~.
CONSIDERATION OF GLAIRS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLOTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16547, rezoning property located os the south side
of Melrose Avenue, N. N., between Thirty-fifth Streetaad Thirty-first Street,
described as Lot S and part of Lots 6. ? and 8, Tract fl. ~arkley Rap, Official Tax
Nos. 2660414, 2660413, 2660412 and 2660411, iron Dusiness District to Light Industri
District, having previously been before Council for its firs~ reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body,
In this connection, Rr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick, Attorney. representing the
Roacohe Nehi Bottling Corporation, appeared before Council and presented a communi-
cation from the petitioner confirming statements made by Rt. Fitzpatrich at the
public hearing on rezoning with regard to the beautification of the 9rounds around
its proposed new bottling plant.
Mr. Pollard moved that the commuaicationbe filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Rt. Stoller then offered the following Ordinance for its second reading
end final adoption:
(=16547) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XY, Chapter 4, Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning~
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 322°)
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Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the OrdJnnaceo The motion mos seconded
by #Fo Wheeler nad adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Heists. Garland. Jones, Pollard0 P,id. St,lieF. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 16562. providing for the sale of property
located on the a,yah side~of Salem Avenue. S, N** east or Boulevard, described as
Lot 23. Block 43. West End and River Viem. Official Tax No. 1311218. to We. Fred P.
Bulling,on. or his designee, for a consideration of $1.900 net. having previously
been before Council for its first rending, read and laid over. nas again before the
body. MF. St,lieF offering the following for Its second reading and final adoption:
(a16562) AN ORBINAHCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of Lot
Block 43. according to the nap of the Rest End and River ¥1em Land Company. Official
No. 1311216. upon certain terns and conditions, to Fred P. Bailing,on. or his
designee.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 26. page 323.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Er. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,wing vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T.
NAYB: None .................. O,
SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 16570, conveying to Virginia Polytechnic Institute
a tract of land located on the south side Of Colonial Avenue. S. W.. adjacent to the
Roanoke Technical Institute, for expansion of R. T. I., having previously been before
Council for its first reading, read and laid over. was again before the body. Mr.
Pond offering the f,Il,win9 for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16570) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials
to prepare, execute and deliver a deed conveying to the Board of Visitors of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute 18.23-acres of land, more or less, comprising the
easterly residue of the City Farm that is located On the southerly side of Colonial
Avenue, S. M., upon caF,aim terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 324.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYHS: Messes. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. St.lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................. 7.
NAYS: None .................Oo
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to
prepare t~e proper measure extending the contract of Bud Weaver Heating and Air
Conditioning Company for furnishing and installing certain air conditioning and
ventilation systems in the Municipal Bnlldingin the amount of $1,697, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. St.lief offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(mi65TT) AN ORDINANCK outhorlzimg a change order to the City*s contract
ulth Bud Hearer Renting nad Air Conditioning Company relating to certain air cos-
dilionfng fmprovememtc fn the #cnlcipal Ruildiag; nad providing for an emergency°
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 20, page 329.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion.mas seconded
by Pr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
mhereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the follomlng Resolution:
(m16578) A RBSOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ ceFtain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page 330.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: lessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................O.
SEI~RS AND STORH DRAINS: Council baring directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the establishment and operation of additional
stream sampling stations to provide for an extension of the stream testing program
of the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller moved that the
folloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m16579) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the establishment and operation of
cartain additional stream sampling stations in extension of the City*s stream
sampling program.
MHEREAS, a revised and extended stream sampling program has been recommend
to the Council by the State Pater Control Board la order to better locate, control
and eliminate sources of maste mater discharges and causes of pollution in the
streams and rivers flomin9 in and,through the City. such extended program to require
the acquisition of certain additional laboratory supplies, a vehicle for use in
collecting samples and as,a field laboratory, and the services of a laboratory
technician, the total cost of mhich is estimated to amount of $10.B90 for the
first year of snob extended program; and
WHEREAS. funds sufficient to pay the City*s cost of all of the foregoing
ar~ available in the City*s Sewage Treatment Account and have been appropriated for
the foregoing purpose and. for the immediate preservation of the public health and
safety, an emergency is declared to exist in order that this ordinance take effect
upon its passage..
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THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAIMSD by the Council or the City or,ioaaoRe that the
City Haaoger bet and he is hereby authorized ·nd directed to establish three oddi-
tlqnsl stream stapling stations, to be operated on · year-round basis, ands also,
four other or additional stream stapling stations to be operated during manner
months, only, at such points or places as may be mutually agreed to or.decided upon
by the City Manager smd the State Mater Control Roord, or duly authorized repre-
sentatives thereof;,a·d said,City ~snager is further authorized ·nd directed to
proceed to acquire for the City tn the manner required by tau the additional equip-
menS, supplies and personnel necessary to properly operate and maintain said Station
the cost thereof for the current year to be paid Out of funds appropriuted_~or the
purpose from the City*s Sewage Treatment Fund.
HE IT FURTHER.OROAINKD that, an emergency existing, this ordinance shall
be in force and effect upon its passage.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Fond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................... 7,
~AfS: None ...................
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS-STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Council having
directed the City A~torney to prepare the p~oper m~asnre authorizing.the acquisition
of approximately 665,4-square feet of laud at the southeast corner of Wells Avenue
and ~econd Street, N. E.. from Ressra. Yalmage E. Roberts and William J. Roberts
for the sum of ~1,287.34, for street widening purposes, and the conveyance of
approximately 21.73 square feet of adjacent land situate on the east line of Second
Street, N. E.. by the City of Roanoke to Messrs. Talmage E, Roberts and William J.
Roberts. he presented same; Mhereupon. Mr. 5toller moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(z16580) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of approximately 665.4
square feet of land at the southeast corner of Mells Avenue, N. K. and 2nd Street.
N. E., in consideration of $1287.34 and the City*s conveyance of approximately 21.73
square feet of adjacent laud situate on the east line of 2nd Street,
WHEREAS, for the proper constr·ctJon of the City*s Rails Avenue Project,
it is necessary that the City acquire in fee simple the 665.4-square foot parcel of
laud hereinafter described and the o~ners thereof. Messrs. Talmage E. Roberts and
William J. Roberts. have offered to sell and convey the same to the City upon the
terms and provisions hereinafter set forth and authorized. ·nd the value of said
properties having,been appraised, the City Manager has recommended that the offer of
said owners be accepted.
THRREFORE, HE XT 0RDAIERD by the Council of the City of ·Roanoke that the
proper City officials be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to acquire.
for and on behalf of the City, from Messrs. Talmage E. Roberts and MJlliam J.
Roberts, owners thereof, that certain 665.4-square foot parcel Of land situate ·t
the southeast corner of Wells Avenue, N. E. and 2nd Street, N. E., and being ·n
easterly part of Lot ?, Ward 4, according to tke gap of the Roanoke L.l. ld
Impr0vemeni Company, in consider·tiaa of the Cltyts payment to said owners of ~the
cash saw of $1267.34, together with the Cltyos conveyance to said ~a~mage E..Roberts
and William J. Roberts of all or the City,s,right, title and. interest in and to u
certain 21.?3-square foot parcel or land adjacent to said 665.4.-square foQt per.c,el
of lend, above-mentioned, situate on Lhe east side o! 2nd Street, N. E., end being
· part of Official Wa. 3013701, each of the.aforesaid parcels of teed ~eing as
shown on · copy of Plan No. 4063-A, prepared in the office of the City Engineer
under date of May 11, i965, and on file in the said office and in the office of the
City Clerk.
B~ IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, upon delivery Lo the City of- a good and
sufficient deed of conveyance conveying to the City the unencuobered fee simple till
to the 665.4-square foot parcel Of land aforesaid, approved as Lo form and execution
by the City Attorney, Lhe City Auditor shall be and is hereby authorized and directe(
to issue the Cityts check payable Lo Messrs. Talmage £. Roberts and #llliaw J.
Roberts, or as directed by the City Attorney, in the sum of $1287.34, and the Mayor
and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge a deed
of conveyance drawn and approved by the City Attorney conveyleg to said Talmage
Roberts and William J. Roberts all of the City's right, title and interest in and
to the-above-described 21.?3-square foot parcel of land; and thereupon the City
Attorney shall be and is authorized and directed to make prope,r delivery of the
City*s said check'and deed of'conveyance in conformity with the offer, of said owners
bereinabove mentioned.
T~e motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by, the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: None-L-~ .... ~ .......... O,
'SEWER ASSESSI~NTS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper me~sure'authorizing the release of a Sewer Assessment against Lot 9.
Block 9. Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, in the amount of $20.24, with interes
from June i, 1926. he presented same; whereupon,' Mr. Stellar offered the following
Resolution:
(m16591) A RESOLUTION directing the release of the lien of a sewer
assessment On Lot 9, Block'9. according to the map of Roanoke Land and Improvement
Company, made in the name of Edward Quinn.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page 331.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
+AYES: 'Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None~ .................O.
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' ~IBRARIES~ Coitiil kiting directed tke City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure'approving'preliminary drawings for'the'proposed new Raleigh Court
Branch ~Jbroryo' he presented same.' ~' ~
In'this conaectIoi. #r. 'Gnrland."Chairmhn of the Raleigh Co~rt Brauch
Library Committee.'presented the preliminary'drawings and verbally reported that the
hev~ been approved.by his committee.
Hr. Garland then off,red the'following Resolution approving the preliminer
drawings:
(~16582)- A RESOLUTION approving certain preliminary drnmiags prepared
for the Cityes proposed new Raleigh Court Rranch Library.
(Par full text of Resolution. sen'Resolution Boot No. 20. page 331.)
#F. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: '~essrs. Garland,' Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stolle~, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
NOTIONS AND MISCELLAIiEOUS BUSIneSS:
TAXES: Rt. Garland read the fall*win9 statement with regard to increasing
the utility tax from twelve per cent to fifteen' per cent:
~Before me consider my proposal to raise the utility tax,
lets try to dismiss from our minds whether or not we will have
a s'ales tax, or whether br not the citizens of the city of
Roanoke mill vote a referendum for the auditorium-coliseum as
to itt relatio~sh'ip in the increase o'f utility taxes, Neither
sider first our immediate and present needs for monies. There is
no disagreement among us concerning the need for money--the only
~lsagreement lies in the method and the source to get it from,
Tm sabstantiate this, one only needs to look at our operating
statement for the first six months and see that we operated at a
$447,000 def,icit,
As all of yom know, the budget is already trimmed to a
minimum; this council having to take out many items that had been
proposed and needed and in some instances that had been promised.
The council has already been faced with pressing eqalpment needs--
things that are needed this year that cannot be put off, I am sore
that all of you will agree that there will be other requests,
. Most of us are milling to spendmoney farthings that give us'
pleasure and satisfaction, and resent money that goes for things
that do not, In this category Comes =oney spent £or medical
services and taxes, A person will willingly pay $6,00 for a bottle
of Scotch whiskey but will resent having to pay $5,00 for a
prescription or some other essential service. Taxes are a form of
prescription, in that they are necessary if we are to avoid municipal
misfortune, The most expensive thing in the world for this city to
'have Is a cheap police department ora cheap school system or
cheap program for the young people of the city.
~e are faced with a crisis of rising costs in city government
and capital improvements which everyone'wants b~t which'have been
put *fY for a generation or more, Nhen ! first ran for City ConncJl
over three years ago, I stood for giving Roanoke economical gsvern-
meat but I also stood for no compromise on the primary needs of City
Government, At that time*! advocated~an increase in real estate. '
taxes in order to teep Roan*tn from becoming a second-class city,
This was not pop~lar politically bna the people elected me
spite of that because, pr*sum*ably they understood that City
Government had responsibilities which could not safely be neglected,
I hope that they understand that this is still t~ue, In lg62 this
taxes by 20~. At that time I mas ogalast it aDd I voted ogolnst
it becouse I knew that this mosey mould eveotually be Deeded gad
at last It has caught up with us again, Anyway, this council.
by a vote of 5 to 2 reduced the utility tax end ia so doing reduced
the city's reveoae by approximately $365,000 a year, Approximately
S1,000 per day, Even so, by increasing the real estate tax, it
gave us the money we needed at the time iud enabled us to tackle a
few of the neglected problems, Hut rising costs of city government
have put as back where me uere in 1962, olthough the situation Is
nat nearly so critical as it was then,
The proposition to raise the utility tax 3~ will give us the
money me need n_~ to restore some of the Items that mere token oat
of the budget such os additional blacktopping and other items too
numerous to mention here, And I sm sure that ail Of you here on
this council realize that there will be something to come up here
before this council every week that will be outside of the budget--
things that we will unquestionably need,
The in'reuse of 3~ On the utility tax mill /all equally on
business, industry, home owners and non-home owners. Althougb I am
sure that there will be some on this council that will disagree
with me, I feel it is the fairest of all our taxes. It would eot
affect anyone drastically; the additional tax on the average house-
holder would be no more that ,25~ to ,3§t a month, Is this not
reasonable to keep the city of Roanoke In the black and allow us
the latitude me need for emergencies that cone up from tine to
time? This tax increase will cost me personally at least $50.00
a month yet 1 realize that this is part Of the price that I must
pay for a healthy City Government,
It has been suggested that this small increase in the utility
tax will cause industry not to locate in the City of Roanoke. I on
by no means convinced of this and I cannot believe that an industry
really desirous of locating in Roanoke mould be deterred by this.
They, like you and I, must necessarily pay their share of the tax
burden. And, are we likely to 9et any industries that are not
specifically desirous of locating in Roanoke. Our land available
for industrial use is terribly limited anymay so I cannot think
that this is much of a problem,
Furthermore, let us compare this 15~ mith some of the cities
and towns throughout the Commonwealth. and would any fair minded
person consider It exorbitant. Me have in Hampton, itaunton and
Buena Vista, not a 15~ utility ~xbut a 20~ utility tax. In the
following cities; Waynesboro, Norfolk. Portsmouth, Chesapeake and
Petersburg, we have a 1S~ utility tax. Wer~ any of these cities or
tomns de.t~red by this increase in utility taxes?
It is a good chance that the General Assembly is going to
institute a sales tax. If not that, at least allow local options
and this small increase will tide us until then.
Gentlemen of the Council, me were elected by the voters to use
good Judgment in attending to the needs of the City of Roanoke.
This 3~ utility tax increase is the thing to do now by every
reasonable test--it will provide us sufficient revenue for our
present needs; It will fall equally on all sections of our population;
it is small enough not to be resented; and it will not harm the general
welfare of the City as other taxes might. I do not propose it because
I like doing it. Imposition of taxes is always unpopular but I pro-
pose it because it is necessary and it is Just. So really, gentlemen,
we should not defer this tax another day for every day we do. it is
costing the city approximately $1.000 and its money me desparately
need. I mill therefore offer the ordinance which has been prepared
for us making the effective day September Isa, 1965."
Appearing in opposition to the proposed increase in the utility tax were
Messrs, John C. Parrott. President, Roanoke Gas Company, Arthur T. Kllett, Vice
President, Roanoke Gas Company, C. L. Mhitehnrst, Jr., Manager, The Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia, John N. Vuughan. Assistant Division Hanager,
Appalachian Power Company, and V. S. Denny.
In a discussion of the matter, other members of Council indicated they
would support the increase in the utility tax if it is not made effective until
October 1, 1965, but that they still do not feel it is the answer to the mhole
problem.
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Mr, Jones stated that he does not disagree that the city needs additional
revenue, that the real estate tax is about os high as It cnn go, hut that he feels
Council should defer action on the utility tax until it is ascertained mhethor or
not the 1966 ~eneral Assembly is going to authorize a sales tax, and moved that the
effective date of the proposed increase in ~tllity taxes be March 1, 1966,
The motion failed for lack of a second,
After n further discussion of the nattero Mr. Garland reluctantly agreed
to an effective date of October l, 1965, end offered the follomlng emergency
Ordinance:
(u16585} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Sec. 2e. tAnount of tax;
to be paid by purchaser** of Ghapter 3** °Utility Service Tax*, of Title ¥I..
*Taxation** of The Code of the Glty of Roanoke, 1956o as heretofore amended~ pro-
viding an effective date for this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 332.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: #easts. Garland, Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Jones ..................... 1.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
ayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING.
Monday, August 16, 1965.
The Council of the City or Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, August 16, 1965, ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A, Garland, Janet E. Jones, Roy R. Pollnrd,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, ¥1ucent S. Wheeler nad Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .......................................... Y.
ABSENT: None ..........................O.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Eincauon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mos opened with n prayer by the Reverend C. A.
Eearus, Pastor, Firth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
July 12, 1965. and the special meeting held on Wednesday, July 14, 1965, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr.
Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed nith and the minute~
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UFON PUBLXC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
2 p.m., Monday, Au§u t 16, 1965, On the request of John Jo Russell, Bishop of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, that Harrison Avenue, N. M., betmeen Jefferson
before the body.
In this connection, the folloming communication from the City Plunulng
"July H, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members Of City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of July ?, 1965 the City Planning
Commission connidered this street closing request. The
petitioners submitted that the subject portion of Harrison
proximity to a higher density area, problems of sanitation
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission
concluded that the subject portion of Harrison Avenue is not
included in the Major Highway Plan. However. all utility
companies, including the City Mater Department, have facilities
located in this right-of-may and the closing of this street
can be effected only mith the proviso that no structure be
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The City Plooofeg COiBISSlOO recoumend8 to City Council thor the
chore described portion of Horrlson A~eene be vucnted, discontinued
,end closed, the City retaining ecseuents rot public utilities.
Sincerely yours,
S! Wereer E, Sensboeh
~enry B. Boynton
Council huvieg appointed viewers in connection uith the epplicution, the
(~16584) AN ORDINANCE enacted pursuaut to the provisions of §15.1-364
of the Code of Virginia of 1450 ns suended to date, providing for vacating,
pursuant to the provisions of §15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of lgSO as nnended
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MREREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke caused · public hearing to be
held aa the question after publication of the ·alice thereof, and at mblch hearing
opportunity to be heard both for and against the requestl and
RHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence submitted, is of the
opimio· that vacating that portion of Harrison Ave·ne. more folly described herein-
after, mill not abridge or destroy uny of the rights and privileges of ·ny person,
firm, or corporation, and that no inconvenience mould res·It to anyone therefrom,
and Is further of the apl·ia· that the request of the said petition should be
granted.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that that
certain undeveloped and unimproved portion of Harrison Avenue, N. W., approximately
60 feet in mJdth, and extending in · westerly direction from North Jefferson Street
to Oainsboro Road. N. R., situated in the City of Roanoke, State of Virginia. be
permanently vacated, discontinued, and closed as provided by §!$.1-364 of the Code
of Virginia of 1950 as amended to date, and in accordance Mith the law in such case
made and provided, and that 011 right, title, and interest in the City of Roanoke
and the public is hereby released insofar as the Council is eupouered to do so. the
City of Roanoke. homever, reserving unto itself an easement in said property for anl
located in ~aid street, together mith the right of ingress and egress for the
maintenance, repair, and construction Of any such lines or improvements, and provid*
that no perm·neat buildings or structure be erected thereon so long as such mater
BE 1T FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council Of the City of Roanohe that ·
certified copy of this Ordinance he delivered by the City Clerk to the Clerk of the
Hustings Court Of the City of Roanoke, Virginb, and to the City Engineer of the CJt
of Roanoke, Virginia, and that the City Engineer of Roanoke, Virginia. make
appropriate notation of the vacation herein approved on the Official Map Of the Cit
of Roanoke.'
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler ·nd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dill·rd ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
HOUSING-SLUR CLEARANCE: Council having approved · request for planning
funds from the federal government by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority to defray costs of preliminary planning on 300 units of Iai-rent public
housing, Mr. William S. Habard, Chairman of the Redevelopment and Housing Authority
appeared before the body and presented the folloming communication, transmitting ·
comprehensive plan for 105 of the dwelling units proposed to be co~ trncted in an
area meat of Hurt Pork Elementary School, with the request that Council approve the
plan ·nd authorize the additional low-rent housing:
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#Aagost 12, 1965
#cubers of City COuncil
City of Rosooke
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentleuen:
The City Couocil. in July. 1964. approved planning ret 300
doelling units or lee-rent public housing end authorized the
City er Roanoke Redevelopuent and Housing Authority to proceed
submission to City Council.
than 210 individuals smd families aha may be displaced fret the
proposed ~lnball RedeJelopseot ProJect. Also, there ore
our existing Housing ProJects.
and April, 196B.
By $/ Wu. S. Hnhnrd
Elementary S~ ool.
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Hr. J. M. Bosuell sppesred before Council in opposition to epprovsl of tbs
proposed project end requested tbut the body ut least cull for un advisory
rereresdum au the question.
Mrs. M. G. Raison, Jr., rend the rolloniug prepared statement expressing
the opinion abut an edeiaory referendum should be held on the question:
'August 16, 1965
To Roanoke City Council
In 1951 Federal Housing wes voted down in the City of Roanoke
and I believe Rounohe taxpayers should be given the opportunity
to express their sentiments onthe ~ceatly proposed plum for u
Federal Aulhorlty for redevelopment of t~ureu beginning ut 18th
and Salem Avenue or thereabout.
The Federal Government cannot grant any ioney that is not
first contributed by state or local taxpayers, end cost of
admin~ tritium by the federal government is added to the grm t
(not us' such but i'm hidden taxes). In addition, restrictions
can be and often are. imposed on the use of nhutever the funds mere
designated for.
Going ba~k to the uJshes of the taxpayers, the proposed
financing of the proposed civic center on the rucunt lead on the
Roanoke Redevelopment ProJect site, is on endeavor to force
the citizenry to pay for the three-times-voted-dorm-location
civic center. On'the occassion of the lust rejection by the
taxpayers, the cost of the site (half n million dollars) was
miraculously and conveniently found in the city treasury.
RerentJy, the rate of taxation on utilities has been increased
by council to make up u lack in city funds (which lack mould not
have existed if the $500,000 had not been extracted to purchase
the site). When the luck In city funds has been taken care of.
it is proposed that the increase in utilities taxes can be used
to finance the proposed civic center to circumvent the expressed
wishes of the people.
I am not against a ~Ivic center or auditorium us such.
against 6u-~er the table manipulation Of tan money,,and l, um
aguinst the continued hiking of c~ts by addition of Federal
administration costs.'
! am fo_.~r fiscal integrity.
(Mrs. M. G. Nelson, Jr.)"
Also appearing in opposition to the proposed project were Mr. Edgar F.
Jamis'on and Mr. T. L. Huts0n.
Fourteen Of the property onners Jn the affected area appeared before
Council and indicated their willingness to sell their property if they are offered
a fair price.
Speaking on behalf of the property owners M~re Mr. Arthur Nichols, Mrs.
Emma L. Brunet and Mr. ~terling J. JoE s.
Mr. Stollef read the following prepared Statement in favor of the propose
project:
"Anoust lb, 1965
I think me mast recognine that our citizens generally take n
conservative upproach to public housing. Possibly this is
due to the high percentage Of home ownership (37.633 parcels
of real estate are omned by 24,802 property owners indicating
b5.8~ home-ownershlp~ although there is doubtless much duplica-
tion in the owners.)
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On the other baud, having served us this Councli*s observer.on the
Redovelopeat cud HnusJig Authority, I c~n report that the
Authority is mall-administered and our connisslouers ore of u
high-type, conservative but practical nature. Radical proposals
uould not be expected of them, and this is uo~ a radical
proposal.
The corefully-documeuted approach of the'proposal made ~odsy by
the Authority is Impressive. Personal observation shous that
excellent care is cohen of the existing properties. It mos
pro~lesied years ago that this mould not be the case. The
uniting list of upplicutious sad the dependence of the KJubsll
project upon this project require me to state that bused on
need. experience and confidence in our appointees, this request
should be supported, and I nail do so.'
The mltter having been discussed ut length, MF. Stiller offered the
follouing Resolution:
(m165D$) A RESOLUTION approving a comprehensive plan and authoFizing
and approving additional-Ion-rent housing for Project No. VA. 11-3 proposed tn he
erected by the City of £oauukeRedevelop~eut sod Housing Authority.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 28, page 335,)
Mr, Stiller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The marius sas seconded
by Mr, Garland and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St011er. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ................... O.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a list of street lights which were installed and/or removed daring the
month of July, 1965, was before Council,
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the communication sas filed.
ZONING: A communication from Mr, E. F. Jamison. requesting that property
located on the south side of Bullitt Avenue, 5. E,, between Ninth Street and
Eleventh Street, described as Lots 12 and 13, Block 26, Belmont Land Company,
Official Tax Nos, 4121410 and 4121411. be rezoned from General Residence District
to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stiller and unanimously adopted
the matter was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Allen W. Staples, Attorney, repreaenttn
General Stone and Materials Corporation, requesting that property located on the
west side of Franklin Road, S. W,, between Allison Avenue and Woods Avenue, describ
as Lot 21 and part of Lots 22 and 23, Block 10, Exchange Building and Investment
Company Map, Official Tax Nos. 1030422 and 1030421. be rezoned from General Reslden*
District to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stiller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously ndopted
the matter was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report end
recommendation to Council.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from the League of Women Voters,
Nooaohe area, commending City Council for its interest tad financial support of a
utter study rot the ioaaohe Valle~, was before Council.
Oa motion of Mr, Stoller, seconded by Hr, Pollard and unanJuously adopted,
the communication wis flled~
'STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: A statement of th~ State Corporotion
'Commission showing the assessed value of property or Public Service Corporations
in the State of Virginia end tax levies for the year 1965, was before Council,
On motion of UFo 5toller, seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted,
the statement nas referred tothe City Auditor for an analysis.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: Council having authorized'the installation of a street
light in the 3200 bloch of Salem TuFopike, N. W.. on Appalachian Pole No. 253-756,
the City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that the street light'be
installed on Appalachian Pole No, 253-839 instead.
Mr, Stoller noted that Council concur in the recoameadatioa of the City
Ranager and offeredthe following Resolution:
(~16~6l A RESOLOFION authorizing the removal of one 2500 lumen overhead
incandescent street light (AP Pole No. 253-756) and the instellationof one 2500
lumen overhead incandescent street light (AP Pole No, 253-839) in the 3200 block of
Salem Turnpike, N,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard ·ad'adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that the Norfolk and Western Railway Company has agreed to construct a
bronae plaque for the Robert Ball Smith Park on Wiley Drive, and recommended that
$250 be appropriated in connection with the installation of the plaque in the park.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $250 from the
Contiogency Fund:
(a165~7) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordafn Section al/l, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," and Section mlGS, WContingencies** of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordtnaoce Book No. 28. page 336.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................O.
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Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure accepting the plaque and authorizing the installation thereof ia
Robert Hall Smith Par~, The motion mas aeconded, by Mr, Rheeler and unanimously
adopted,
BUDGET-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: The City Manager cubmitted
n written report, recommending that $300 be transferred from Section #166, "Contin-
gencies," to Repair Parts - Equipment under Section n83, "Street Signs and Barkings,'
of the 1965-66 budget,
Mr, Stoller moved thot Council concur Jn the recommendation of the City
Manager end offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(t16588) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section s83, "Street Signs
and Markings,~ end Section n166, "Contingencies," of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 20, page 337.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeSSFS, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T.
NAYS: None .................. O,
BUDCET: Council bating provided Jn the 1965-66 budget that no funds shall
be expended for capital improvements or the purchase of equipment.until January
1966, the City Manager submitted the following report, recommending that the policy
be clarified with regard to the purchase of minor equipment items:
"Roanoke. Virginia
August 16, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
~hen you adopted your 1965-66 budget, you incorporated
therein a policy with reference to equipment purchases; and 1
think that there should be a clarification of what you intended
to do, as I am satisfied that you did not want to cattail some
purchases, or deter the normal operations of the City. We find
it difficult to purchase minor equipment items due to this
ruling,
It would appear to me that you would want to consider
limitation of purchases for amall items until January 1, 1966,
in order that minor needs, which have to be purchased could be,
without bringing this to your attention week after week for
disposition.
I have no thought as to what the limitation should be but
will leave it to your discretion.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Arthur S.O~ens
City Manager"
The City Auditor advising that the city cannot expect any large amountc
revenue nntil October, Mr. Stollermoved that the matter be tahen under consideratio~
until the regular meeting of Council on October 4,1965. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-JUVENILE AND D01G~STIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager
submitted a written report, recommending that nn additional Chief Deputy ClerR.
be authorized for tie Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and that the position
of a Oep*ay ClerR be abolished in order that one of the Deputy Clerks can be
promoted to Chief Deputy Clerk.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the Personnel Department
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nas seconded by Mr.
St*lief and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
communication from Airport Parking Company of America pointing out that its contract
with the City of Roanoke to operate the parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum)
Airport expires September 30. 1965. that at this date its losses hare been sub-
stantial due in no small way to the continued unauthorized free parring and lack of
adequate police protection at the airport, and requesting an opportunity to meet
representatives of the city to discuss the extension of its lease on mutually
Mr. St*lieF moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs, Roy Lo Webber, Chairman, J, #. Barrens, William H. Carder, Francis X,
Carroll. ~. E. Frantz. Arthur S. Owens. Roy R. Pollard. St.. E. R. Yanght and
Robert W. ~oody. and to a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A. Garland. Chairman
Clarence E. Pond and Vincent S. Wheeler appointed to study the rate structure at
Roan,Re Municipal (Noodr~m) Airport for study. ~eport and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-STREET NAILS: The City Manager submitted a written report.
recommended that they be discontinued and replaced with a new type sign consisting
of two aluminum blades or blanks covered with *$cotchlite* and attached with
aluminum /itttngs.
In this connection. Mr. James O. SluR. Superintendent of Traffic Engineer-
ing and Communications. appeared before Council and displayed samples of the two
types of street name signs now. in use and the proposed new type of sJ~n.
After a discussion of the mattert Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in
the recommendation of the City Manager that the present types Of street name signs
be discontinued and that they be replaced with the new type of sign. the letters to
be white on blue, as and when it becomes necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.. Mayor Dillard voting no on thegrounds that the city already
has a good street name sign system.
STATE HIOH#AYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Mr. mallard J. Rierson has bid $50 for the purchase and removal of the dwelling
at 403 Elm Avenue. S. E** formerly owned by him and purchased by the City of Roanoke
in connection with the improvement of Virginia State Route 24. and recommended that
the bid be accepted.
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommeodotion of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution~
(e16589) A RESOLUTION approving the sale of · certain building needed tm
be removed from certain property recently acqalred for the CityOs State Route 24
Project,
(For full ~ext of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 26, page 338.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted hy the following vote:
AYE5~ Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................
STATE NIGDMAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report, recom-
mending the acquisition of ama parcels of land needed tn connection mith the
improvement of Virginia State Route 24:
'Roanohe, Virginia
August 16, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, ¥irgJnJa
Gentlemen:
Me hare succeeded in securing options on the following two
properties, which I mould appreciate your. by appropriate action,
authorizing tAm. purchase.
Parcel 061 Owner, £. L. Karmas and Thelma Karmas
329 Elm Avenue, S. E.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $4,444.00
Parcel 090 Owner, E. S, Marshall and A, Genevieve Marshall
816 Third Street, S, E.
Value of Take (approved appraisal) $8,960.00
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manageru
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur to the recommendation Of the City
M3nager and offered the following emergency Ordinance: ,
(n16590) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of two (2) parcels of
land needed for the Cityts State Route No. 24 Project, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page
Mr, Similar moyed the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................0.
STATE flIGHRAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising tho1
he has been unable to secure an option from N., P. Deacon and Lottie Z. Deacon for a
parcel of land and a temporary construction easement needed in connection mith the
improvement of Virginia State Route 24, and recommended that he be authorized to
make an official offer for the property and easement on behalf Of the city.
Hr. Stoller loved.that Conecil concur in the recommendation of the
Manager ntd offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1&5912 AM ORDINANCE authorizing and directing ibc acquisition of n
certain property and a temporary oooatructl~n easement necessary for the improvement
and construction of State Route NDe 24, in the City; authorizing the City Manager to
make to the owners thereof no offer for the CIW*s purchase of said property and
enseoent; providing for the acquisition of that port of the property needed for
State Route Mo. 24 by condemnation, under certain circumstances, and for a right of
entry thereoo; and providing for an emergency.
(FaF full text of Ordinance, see Grdinance Book No. 20, page 33g.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Grdinance. Th~ motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS:. None .................O.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having referred the matter of appro-
priating $1,127 to repair and paint the Heat Inspection Center bach to tho City
Hanager for further study and report with avien of using the City Barker Building
for a Meat Inspection Center, the City Hanager submitted a written report, advising
that moving the Rant Inspection Center to the City Barker Building is not feasible.
Hr. Garland then. offered.the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$1,127 from the Contingency Fund:
(~16Sg2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~§8, 'Haintenance of
City Property," and Section ~166, 'Contingencies,w of the 1965-~6 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance.' see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 341.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................?.
NAys: None ................. O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SK~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the replacement of a portion of the 24-inch sanitary sewer on Meat Side
Boulevard, N. Wa, between Troutland Avenue and Cream Spring Avenue, submitted the
following report:
'August 11, 1965
TO thc. City Council
Boanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, Auguat g, 1965 pertaining to the replacement
of a portion of a 24* sanitary sewer on Hest~Jde Boulevard, N.
between Troutlund Avenue and Greenspring Street, As can be seen
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by the attaohed tabulation of Blds~ two (2) bids Were received,
the low estimate or $13,540.00 having bees submitted by Hudgins
and Pace. The EaglneerOs estimate for this work is $13,605.00.
This work involves the replacement or o portion of a nasa lime
sewer serving all of the ~eters Greek drainage ares north of
Salem Tnraplke. The. damage was originally discovered several
months ago when a contractor attempted to make lateral connec-
tions to serve sew homes la the area. .The sewer Was fonnd to be
cracked etd to end across the top and on both sides. This mss
probably n resalt of Improper bedding and subsequent settlement
of the backfill.
At that time it was assumed the problem lo he confirmed to n
section of the line approximately 300 feet in length. Later
test pits were dug and about 900 feet of sewer found to be
effected.
This particular sewer being the outfall for semage for such a
large area, it is considered of prise Importance that this
facility be replaced before n complete failure occurs. In
addition, the location of the existing line mould place it under
the pavement of Westside Boulevard, which is in the process of
being developed as part of the Hilmont Farms Subdivision. Should
this street be constructed first,,the later reconstruction of the
sewer woold be more costly. The new alignment under the proposed
project will be removed from the otreet into the area of the
future Strauss Park.
It is therefore recommended that a contract be awarded to Hudgins
and Pace in the amount of $13.540.00. and that the sum of
$13.657.00 be appropriated to cover the contract cost, advertising,
and testing services.
S/ Hurray At Statler
Hurray A. Smaller, Chairman
S/ ClarenCe Et Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Councilman
$/ Hilllam F~ Clark
Hilllam F. Clark. City Engineer"
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concor in the recommendation of the cam-'
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16593) AN ORDINANCE providing for the ~onstruction of a 24-inch santtar~
Greenspring Street, by acceptance of a bid; awarding a contract therefor; rejecting
a certain other bid made for the perforance of said work; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinanc~ Book No. 28. page 342.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
ALES: Heists. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?o
~AYS: None .................. O,
In a discussion of appropriating the sum of $13,657 to cover the cost of
the contract, advertising and testing services. Hr. Jones raised the question as to
whether or not f~nds are available in the sewer re,air account or t'he sewer and
The City Auditor advising that there are no funds available in either of
these accounto for this purpose, Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency
Ordinance. transferring $13,657 from the Contin~ency Fnnd:'
(elCSg4) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section n166, 'Contingencies/
smd Section #l?Ot *topi,al," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance ODoR No. 28, page 343.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinonce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Follard, Fond. Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NOh~o
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEb~RS AND STORM DRAINS: Ordinance 16579° authorizing the establishment
and operation Of additional stream sampling stations toprovide for an extension of
the stream testing program of the City of Roanoke. having previously been before
Council for itsfirst reading, read and laid over, was again before the body.
Mr. Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(=165Y9) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the establishment and operation of
certain additional stream sampling stations in extension of the Cityts stream
sampling program.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 333.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. lheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STAlE HIGHMAYS-STREETS AND ALLEys: Ordinance No.
16~0, authorizing the acquisition of approximately 665°4 square feet of land at the
southeast corner Of Wells Avenue and Second Street. N. E** from Messrs. Talmage
Roberts and William J. Roberts for the sum of $1,28T.34, for street widening pnrposes
and the conveyance pf approximately 21.73 square feet of adjacent land situate on the
east line of Second Street, N. E., by the City of Roanoke to Messrso Talmage
Roberts and William J. Roberts, having previously been before Council for its first
reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Hr. Stoller offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~165~0) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of approximately 665.4
square feet of land at the southeast corner of Wells Avenue, N. E. and 2nd Street,
N. E., in consideration of $1287.34 and the CityOs conveyance of approximately 21.73
square feet of adjacent land situate On the east line of 2nd Street,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 334°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance° The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
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AYKS:, Momars, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler end
Mayor Dillard---~
NAYSj ~one ..................Oe
.P~NSIONS-POLICE D~PARTMENT-FIR£ DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare t~e proper measure amending and reordnlning Section 1,
Chapter 2. Title Ill, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing for the
retirement of any meaber oF tie Poi,ice Department a~d Fire Department. Mbo was so
employed on December 31. 1945, and who has continuously remained in such employ,
under certain terms and conditions, to permit members of the Police and Fire Pension
System to return to the employ of the city where Justification is proven; also. to
require that retirement of any member of the Police and Fire Pension System shall
be compulsory at the age of 65 years rather than 66 years as at present, he presente(
same,
In this connection, Mr. Stellar read the following prepared statement with
regard to the requirement that retirement shall be compulsory at the age cf 65 years:
*Angust 16, 1965
The present law provides for retirement of policemen and firemen
at 66 as a compulsory age.
One member of the police department who is near the new retirement
age has told me that the enactment of the nam age would work a
hardship on btm. He says he planned all through the years to
retire at bb. If he must retire at age 65, he will be without his
*nest eggj!
While it iS true that fire-fighting bud police work ore activities
requiring relative youth and vigor, we should net forget what is
gained by experience and years.
On the whole, I can support the proposed change if an exception is
made for those now In service who have relied on the presen~ law.
I am infor~ed about60 individuals*are affected, In my opinion,
they should be given the option to continue off till their
birthday.#
Mr, Jones moved that the matter be referred to the Personnel Department
withthe request that it furnish Council with the number of members of the Police
and Fire Pension System who would be required to retire at the age of 65 each year.
The motion ma~ seconded by'Mr, Pond and adopted, Mr. Pollard voting no,
Mr, Stellar then offered the following emergency Ordinance permitting
members of the Police and Fire Pension System to return to the employ of the city
where Justification is proven:
(m16595) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordai~ing Sec. 1 of Chapter 2, Title
III of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating t5 Police and Fire Pensions,
by making certain provisions forte-employment of certain retired employees; and
providing for an emergencY.
(For full text'of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 28, page 344,)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption Of the Ordinance, The motion was sec~n'ded
by Mr. Mbeeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. ~arland, Jones Polla[d. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..............~---0.
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OFFICE DOORS-DUOGKT-~AY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure emending nnd reordninlng Section Il (b), Chopter 3,
Title II, of The,Code of the City of ionnoke, 19~6, to permit oil cfm employees on
t 40-hour uork meek to observe eight legal holidays each yeor, he presented sure,
Council objecting to observing the Fridcy preceding a legal holiday.uhen
it fails on Saturdnyt Mr, St*liar moved that the question be referred to n cocmittee
composed of Messrs, James E. Jones, Chcirman, Robert A. Garland and Arthur S. Omens
ia conoection with its study of granting members of the Fire Department the ssue
holidays obseyved by other city employees. The motioo mas seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously, adopted.
· PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure promoting the Incinerator Operator, Group 3,
Step 5, at a salary of $357.06 per month to the classification of Disposal Foreman,
Grade 11. Step 6. at a salary of $305 per month as an over-all Supervisor at the
City Incinerator, he presented same.
After a discussion of the matter, the City Attorney explaining that no
amendment to the Pay Plan Is necessary. Mr. St*Ilar offered the following Resolution
(~16596) A R~SOLDTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel as proposed by the Councilts Special Incinerator Committee· .
(For Full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 345.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of .the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYBS: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond. St*liar. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O,
Mr. St*lieF then offered the follcwin9 emergency Ordinance amending and
reordaining Personal Services under Section ~97, 'Refuse Collection and Disposal,*
of the 1965-66 budget, to provide for seven Foreman instead of six:
(~16597), AN ORDINANCE to amend and ,reordain Section s~7. "Refuse
Collection and Disposal** of the 1~65-65 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dock No. 28, page 346.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Man'seconded
by Mr. Fond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. St*liar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ 7.
~AYS: ~oue ..................O,
BUDGET-PAy PLAN: Council having d lrected the ~ity Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of un emergency nature, he presented same;
mh~reupon, Mr. St.liar offered the following Resolution:
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(s16598) A BESOLUTION authorizing-the City Manager to esploy certain
personnel.
(For full tent of Resolution, see gesolntlon Book No. 28, pure 346.)
Mr. St*lief,moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and '
Hayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
LIBRARIES: Council baying directed the City Att*racy to prepare the prope~
measuresoutborizJng the City Manager to execute agreements with the Virginia State
Library Board for state end federalaid in the total amount of $20,000 and appro-
priating $11.~C0 to the budget of the Roanoke Public Library, he presented same;
whereupoo. Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager
to enter into the agreements:
(n1659g) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into agree-
m~nt with the Virginia State Library with respect to the City*s use of certain State
and Federal funds for public library purposes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 28, page
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
bF Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St*liar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$11,000 from the Contingency Fund:
(~16600) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~121, #Libraries,"
and Section sigh. "Contingencies,~ of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and
pr*riding for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 28, page 347.)
Mr. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................O.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the pr*pew
measure authorizing the assignment by Eugene B. Bass and Blllie B. Bass to G. Shannol
Hudgins of a lease dated September 27, 1962. of 2.435 acres of land at Roanoke
Municipal (Wu*drum) Airport, effective September 1. 1965, he presented same; whereupo'
Mr. St*lief offered th~ following Resolution:
(n16601) A REiOLUTION authorizing the assignment by Eugene B. Bass and
Billie B. Bass to G. Shannon Hudgins of the City's lease dated September 27, 1962,
Of a certain 2.435 acre parcel of land at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, in Roanoke
County. to be effective September 1, 1965.
(For full tent of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28. page 348.)
Bt. Stoller moved the cdoption or the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by,ir. Wheeler and adopted by the tallowing vote:
AYES: #essrs. Borlundt Jones, Pollnrdo Pond, Stoller, NAeeler and
ioyor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
STREET LIGHTS-STATE fllGHRAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure advising the Virginia Department of Highways that
if the state hears the cost of the lighting over nnd under the proposed new Elm
Avenue Bridge in connection with the Virginia State Route No. 24 ProJect the City
of Roanoke will agree to light the rest of Klm Avenue at the sane time and at no
cost to the project or state, he presented sane; whereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the
following Resolution:
(~16602) A RESOLUTION relating to the future lighting of portions of Elm
Avenue, S. E., and of the proposed new Elm Avenue bridge and approaches thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 28, page 349.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYb: None ..................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr.
John F, Newsom, Jr,, as a member of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority expires August 31, 1965, and called for nominations to fill the pending
vacancy.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name Of John F. Newsom, Jr.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the nominations be closed. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. John F. New$om. Jr.,was reelected ns a Commissioner of the City of
Roan.he Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term of four years beginning
September 1, 1965, by the following vote:
FOR MR. f~W$OM: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5loller, Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................. -7.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
~ty Clerk
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COUNCIL, SL~CIAL
Mednesdny. August. 18, lg6$,
Tko Council of the City of Roanoke met tn special meeting in the Auditorim
of the City*s Health Center, Wednesday, August 18, 1965, nt 7:30 p.m** for the
purpose or continuing the public hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance to permit
members of the Roanoke Bar Association to report on their study of the Ordinance
and hear requests o! citizens and attorneys regarding zoning of certain parcels of
land,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E, Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence B. Pond, Murray Aa StolleF, Vincent So Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?o
ABSENT: None .................O,
ZONING: Council having continued its public hearing until 7:30
August 18, 1965, on the proposal of the Roanoke City Planning Commission to adopt an
Ordinance amending in its entirety Chapter 4, of Title XV, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956. as presently amended, relating to Zoning, thereby amending,
supplementing, changing or modifying all of the regulations, restrictions, boondarie
and districts provided faf in said chapter or shown on the Zoning Plan referred to
Section I of said chapter for the purpose of continuing the public hearing on the
proposed Zoning Ordinance to permit members of the Roanohe Bar Association to report
on their study of the Ordinance and hear requests of citizens and attorneys regardin~
zoning of certain parcels of land, the matter mas before the body.
Hr. Arthur M. Levin appeared before Council and requested that his propertj
located on the south side of Center Avenue, N. M., between Twenty-fifth Street and
Twenty-seventh Street, described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 1St Runnymede Corporation,
Official Tax Nos. 2420709 and 2420710 non zoned Light Industrial and proposed to be
zoned under Section 130.03, General Residential District -,RG-2. be zoned under
Section 130.09, Light Manufacturing District - LM of the proposed Zuning Ordinance.
Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Roanoke Hauling end Riggings
Corporation appeared before Council and requested that an 8-acre t,ract of land south
of Tearer ,Avenue, ~. E., ,and East Gate A~enue and east of Thirteenth Street, Official
Tax No. 3231701. now zoned as General Residence District and proposed to be zoned
under Section 130.02, Duplex Residential District -RD, be zoned under Section
130.10. Heavy Manufacturing District - BM of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attorney, representing Messrso Gilmer D. Nulls,
Co E. Bowling, F. T. Plybon, J. M, Padgett, George M. Ltnhenhoker and Mrs, Aa S,
Carton, appeared before Council and requested that property located on the north
side of Melrose Avenue, N.W., betueen Van Baron Street and Must Side Boulevard,
described as Lots 12 - 20, Block 22, Nashington Heights Land Company, Official Tax
Nos. 2761411 - 2761420, no~ zoned as business and proposed to be zoned under Section
130.04, Office and Institutional District - C-1 be zoned under Section 130.05,
General Commercial District - C-2 of the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Ir, SsBael E. Gamier appeared before Council etd requested that · 9, Ob-ocr
trent of load located on Beunlagton Street, S, R,, Rutroagh goad nad Mount Pleasant
Boulevard, Offiolol Tax No. 4250202, now zoned as Light Industrial .sd proposed to
be zoned nude; Section 130,02, Duplex Residential District - RD be zoned under
Section 130.09, Light Manufacturing District - L# or the proposed Zoning Ordinance,
Mr. Y, L. Plunkett, Attorney, appeared before Council in behalf of the
committee.of the Moasoke Oar Association studying the Zoning Ordinance us to its
clarity and correctness cud offered the assistance of his committee.
Mr, John R. Young. Attorney. who Is studying the definitions and conformit
of the Zoning Ordinance pointed out the following discrepancies:
wOUTLINR
1. Definitions
A. Lot is not a lot if it fails to meet zoning requirements,
300.19
B. tLot of Record" 300.23 does not include pi·ts recorded in
County.
C. Yard is not a yard unless it is a required yard. 300.34
D, *In any required front yard* 300.341 ignores definition
in preceding paragraph.
£. Fall-Out shelter includes golf shelters and bus stop
shelters, 300,28
F. ~hat are personal services
2. Zoning Administrator
A, Zoning Permits required before~premises ~an be used
(200,02). Transitional provisions apply only to Certificates
of Zoning Comliance under 200.06 (non-conf6rming uses) and
not to Zoning Permits.
B. Administrator must act on complaint of landowner, 270.02
C. Administrator required to construe ordinance literally.
200.02
D. Landowner must pay fees before Board of Zoning Appeals
(260.01) and cost of court appeal regardless of outcome
(230.03).
Zoning Board
A. Provision for action of court mas only changed in a few
places to 210.01 and 210.03.
B. 5 members - Quorum of 3 but all three must agree in order
to overrule the Zoning Administrator - who has no discretion
(210.02 and 210.04).
C, Public Notice Provision - Rhy require hearing on special
exceptions exactly ten days after last publication (220.0~).
D. Requirements for Variance, 220.02
E. Limitations on Councils* power to amend zoning ordinance -
Four times a year after at least thirty days notice, reference
to planning board, public bearing, 240-250
DEFINITIONS '*
300.19 Lot: For aoning purposes, as covered in this ordinance, ·
lot is a clearly defined piece of land of sufficient area
and dimensions to meet minimum zoning requirements for
width, area. use, and coverage, and to provide such yards
end other open spaces as are required herein (proylded
that certain nonconforming lots of record at the time of
passage or ame·dment of this ordinance are exempted from
certain of its provisions under the terms of Section 150.03.
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300.34
300,28
acme,er,ruing lots of record). Sack lot s~oiI~kove .
rrootuge om a public street or on 8 prlvote street
approved by tke Fire Deportment. the Department of
Psbtic Works. a~d the Planning Depsrtmeat. and mil
consist of all. portions, or comblaatlgn$ of lots
record osd lots described by hemes end bounds, pro-
vided that ia ac cos, of subdivision oF combinstion
shuil any residual lot or parcel be'created mhioh
does Rot meet the requirements of this ordieusce.
Yard: A required open spuc, unoccupied nnd usbbstructed
by any structure or portloh cf a strhcture from 30 inches
above the generul ground level of the graded lot uputrd.
provided, homever, that fences and malls may he permitted
in any yard subject to height limitations es indicated
herein amd that flagpoles, clothes lines, bird houses.
and other yurd accessories and ornaments may be permitted
in any yard ir they do nos ~enstitute'substantlal impedi-
ment to vision or to free flom of light and air across
the ysrd.
Shelter. fall-out: A structure or portion of a structure
intended to provide protection to human life during
periods of danger to human life from nuclear fall-out~
air raids, storms, or other emergencieso
wHAT ARE t~RSONAL SERVICES
1. 130.03 General Residential District - RG-I; RG-2
Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures:
As for RS. with the further provision that home occupations
are permitted as accessory uses in residences In these
districts if they meet the requirements llsted in RS. but
such home occupations shall include only personal or pro-
fessional service, and shall not involve trade.
2. 130.04 Office and Institutional District -
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures:
3. 130.05 General Commercial District-C-2
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures:
barber and beauty shops; and dry cleaning, dyeing, laundry,
dressmaking, tailoring end garment repair shops with processing
on the premises (provided that not more than ten persons shall
be employed in processing on the premises).
4. 130.06 Central Business District-E-3
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures
200,02
~sona] Service Establishments.
ZONING PERMITS
Zoning Permits Required. No building or other structure
'issued by the zoninq administrator. A zoninq permit shall
conformity with the or,visions of this ordinance unless he
receiver a written order from the Board of Zoning Appeals
in connection with interpretation, special elceptJon or
variance proceedings o¥ appeals from an order, requirement.
decision or determination made by an administrative officer
in the administration or enforcement of this ordinance. If
a zoning permit i's denied, teas'ohs f~r the' denial shall be
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200.03 Application for Zoning Peraito All applications rot zoning
permits shall be ia trlplicule and accompanied b! plans In
triplicate, drama to scale, and shaming as appropriate to
the case the actual dimensions mud shup~ of the lot; the
exact sines nad locations on the lot of nil existing
buildings, tr ouy;'the location nad dimensions of proposed
buildings or structures, additions to building or struc-
·turns, or alterations in bulldiogj or ~tru~turea; building
or structures to be moved or removed; existing and proposed
uses, by location, of land, buildings, structures and
premises~ and such other information us may lawfully be
reouired by the zonino administrator. The application or
plans skull include, as appropriate to the caset'lnformation
''on number of familie~, hOusehe'e~lng 'units 5r rental units
the building is designed to accommodate; the nnnber and
location of off-street parking and loading spaces; conditions
existing on the lot and on nearby lots; and such other matters
as may be necessary to determine conformance with and pro-
vide for enforcement of this ordinance.
220.02 Variances; Conditions Governing Application; Procedures: TO
authorize upon appeal in specific cases such variance from
the terms of this ordinance as mill not be contrary to the
public interest, when oming to special conditions a literal
enforceoent of the provisions mill result in unnecessary
hardship; provided that the spirit of the ordinance shall
be observed and substantial Justice done, as follows: When
a property owner can sham that his property was acquired in
good faith and where by reason of the exceptional narrowness,
shallonness or shape of a specific piece of property at the
tine of the effective date of this ordinance, or where by
reason of exceptional topographic conditions or other
extraordinary situation or condition of such piece of
property, or of the use or development of property immediately
adjacent thereto, the strict application of the terms of this
ordinance mould effectively prohibit or unreasonably restrict
the use of the property, or where the Board is satisfied,
upon the evidence heard by it, that the granting of such
variance mill alleviate a clearly demonstrable hardship
approaching confiscation, as distinguished from a special
privilege or convenience sought by the applicant, provided
that all variances shall be in harmony with the intended
spirit and purpose of this ordinance.
No such variance shall be authorized by the Board artless
it finds:
1. That strict application of the ordinance would
produce undue hardship.
2. That such hardship is not shared generally by other
properties'in the' same zoning district and the same
vicinity.
3. That the authorization of such variance will not be
of substantial detriment to adjacent property and
that the character of the district will not be
changed by the granting of the variance.
No variance shall be authorized unless the Board finds
that the condition and situation of the property concerned
or the intended use of the property is not of sogeneral or
recurring a nature os to make reasonably practicable the
formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an
amendment to this ordinance.
In authorizing a variance, the Board may impose such
conditions regarding the loc~tion~ character and other
features of the proposed structure or use as it may deem
necessary in the public interest~ and may require a guaran-
tee or bond to insure that the conditions imposed are being
and willcontinue to be complied;with.'
, No variance shall be'authorized except after appeal,
public notice and notice to parties in interest, and hearing
as specified above. Notice shall also be posted on the
property at least 15 days prior to the hearing. The Board
shall keep recordings, transcripts, minutes or other records
of its proceedings on variances sufficient to make possible
court determinations on appeal as to the validity of its
findings and its reasons therefor.
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ANALYSIS OF
Yirl&Bce Allo~ed Nh~Bc
. the pr~vl~lons will.result.in unnecessary hardship.
3. T#a~ pro~erty was a~qu~red In.good faith.
4. (al The strict application of the terms of this
ordinance would effectively prdbiblt or unreasonably restrict
,~he use of.the property by reason of; .
(1). Exceptional nnrrouness, shallowness or shape of
a specific piece of property or
(2) ~xcep~ioani 'topographic conditions or
(3) Other extraordinary situation or condition of
.(4) **.**of the use or development of property Immediately adjacent thereto, or
(b) The variance Nail alleviate a clearly demonstrable
hardship approaching confiscation.
50 The strict application of the ordinance would produce
undue harship.
6~ Such hardship is' not shared by others.
?. . It will not substantially be detrimental to the adjacent
p'ro~ert~ OF change the character of the district.
~. It is not practical to formulate a general regulation
Hr. G. Marshall Xundy. Attorney, studying Sections 140 and ISO of the
Zoning Ordinance called attention to Section 140.01, Visibility at Intersections,
(1) questioning the meaning of l~dustFlal und'commer~lal'dis~ricts; Section 140.02,
Accessory Buildings, asking would a garage attached to a breezeway be in violation;
Section 140.O3. Erection of more than one principal structure on a lot. questioning
if RS-I, RS-2 and RS-3 should he omitted; Section 140.0S, Mobile Home Parks,
Inquiring if necessary; Section 14b.i12.' Minimum Yard Requirements; questioning
words "likely to be used for residential purposes~, expressing the opinion that thI~
could embrace any property; Section 140.117. Lighting, regarding the in'tention of
words. "illuminated in a manner Inappropriate"; Section 140.122.1. questioning
Intention of provision; Section 140.14. Requirements ~oncerning Review by Board of
Zoning Appealst 2, expressing the opinion that it will be Impossible to locate a
wrecking yard that would not be visible from some point; Section 140.13. Transitional
Uses. questioning the necessity; and Section 200.02. Zoning Permits Required. callin~
attention to the fact that no time limit has been established as to when the Zoning
Admlnistrat6~ shal~ Issue this.permit..
Off m~ti6n 6f' Mr~ St*ilar, seconded by'M~. P~llard and unanlmoFsly adopted,
the public hearing was continued until 7:30 p.m** September 22. 1965. at the Health
Center AUditOrium.
A~PROVKD
ATTI~ST:
Mayor
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING.
MOOdUy, Aogest ~3, 1965.
The Council o! the Cit7 of Roanoke Bet l~ regular meeting lB the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Moadny. August 23. 1965. ut 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard. SF
Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... ?.
ABSENT: None ....................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thomas. Acting City Manager and City
Auditor. and Mr. James N. Kincsnon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting mos opened with s prayer by the Reverend J.
Johnson, Pastor. Bethany Christian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, July
19, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the r,odin9 thereof mas dispensed
mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON I~JBLIC MATTERS:
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on four
cabs and chassis for the Refuse Collection and Disposal Depsrtment, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday. August 23, 1965, and to
be opened at 2 pom., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had amy questions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed mitb the opening of the bids: whereupon,
the City Clerk Opened and read the follomin9 bids:
Bidder Amount
International Harvester Co,puny - $ 13,267.UO
Antrim Motors. Incorporated 13.580.00
Magic City Motor Carp-ration 14.904.0D
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation 15,193.20
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion Was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stoller. Chairman, Clarence E.
Pond and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.*
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. John L. Nalker, Jr.. Attorney,
representin9 The Kroger Company, requesting that the portion of an alley running
in u north-south direction through Bloch 26, Belmont Land Company, from its inter-
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section ulth the south side of Bellitt Avenue. S. E.. in n southerly direction u
distence of 225.62 feet. more or less. to the soetbuesterly corner of Lot 12. Block
26. Belmont Lead Company. be eeceted, discontinued end closed, ubs before Council.
Mr. St,lief moved thet the request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for.study, report end recommendation to Council. The B,team nos seconded
by Mr. Wheeler end unnnimoesly adopted.
Br. St,lief the~ offered the f,Il,ming Resolution appointing vleuers in
connection uith the request:
(m16603) A R£SOLDTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders.
eny three of uhom may act. as viewers in connection mJth tbe application of The
[roger Co. to permanently vacate, discontinue ned close all that portion of a certeit
alley running in a north-south direction through Block 2b. Belmont Land Company Map.
from its intersection mJth the south side of Bnllitt Avenue running in n southerly
direction a distance of 225.62 feet. more or less. to the southmesterly corner of
Lot 12. Block 26. Belmont Lend Company Map.
(Par full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28. page 351.)
Br. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The m,ti.on wes seconded
by Br. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,mia9 vote:
AYES: Wessrs. GsFland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Wheeler and Rsyor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
COMPLAINTS-~EALTH DEPARTMENY: A communication from Mr. J. L. Cross, Sr.,
2236 Mountain VJeu Terrace, S. W., complaining that the vacant lot .adjacent to his
property is completely groan up mith meeds and reque'sting that something be done to
relieve the situation, nas before Council.
On motion Of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter ~as referred to the City Manager for necessary octioe.
LEOXSLATIO~ -TAXES: Conncil having adopted a Resolution petitioning the
General Assembly of the Commonmealth of Virginia to enact such legislation as is
required to enable all local goveroing bodies, including those of all of the conntJe:
of the Commonmealth of Virginia, to impose n local retail sales and use tax, should
the local governing bodies deem it appropriate or necessary to provide for such e tm:
a communication from Senator William B. Hopkins, advising that he mill give the
Resolution every consideration at the next regular session of the General Assembly,
mas before the body.
On motion Of Mr. Stoller, Seconded by Mr. Pollard end unanimously adopted,
the communication nas filed.
AUDXTS-MUNICIPAL COURT: A communication from Mr. J. Gordon Bennett, Audito
of Public Accounts for the Coomonuealth of Virginia, transmitting a report on a
Joint audit mitb the City Auditor of the accounts and records of Judge Beverly T.
Fitzpatrick, Chief Judge Of the Msnicipal Court of the City Of Roanoke, for the
calendar year 1964, advising that the audit disclosed thor fall accounting had been
made for nil funds or record coming into the custody of the Court, was before
Council,
Oa motion of Mr. Stall,r, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-BRIDGES: Council having referred to 1965-66 budget study a request
of the Virginia Department of Highuays that Council adopt n Resolution requesting a
project on Virginia Route 24, Dale Avenue, S. E., from Vernon Avenm to the west
corporate limits of Vinton, n distnnce of .15 mile, including the mid,ming of a
bridge over Tinker Creek on Dale Avenue, at a total estimated cost of $110,000, of
mhich the City of Roanoke would pay $16,500, and no funds having been included in
the 1965-66 budget for this purpose, the Acting City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager, advising that the Department of fligh~ays has again
requested the City of Eoanote to commit itself to this project In order that the
High#ay Department and the Tonn of Viutou can proceed uJth the construction of this
portion of Virginia Route 24, and recommended that since only $1,000 is needed ut
this time, with the balance to be included in the 1966-67 budget, the necessary
appropriation be made.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000 from the
Contingency Fund for the proposed project:
(~16h04) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~16~, *Contingencies
and Section ~170, "Capital,* of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, sec Ordin9nce Book No. 28. page 353.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall,r, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS= None ...........................
Mr. Garland then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure reqnestin9 the Virginia Department of Highways to program the proJec
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Acting City Manager submitted · mrittet
report of the City Manager, advising that he has received three checks in the amount
Of $1,000 each from anonymous donors for the improvement of Niley Drive, and
recommended that $3,000 be appropriated to cover the donations.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(z16605) AN ORDINANCE to amend nad reordniu Section. DIG6. 'Contingencies,
nnd Section ~170, 'Capital.' of the 196~-66 Appropriation Ordinance. ned providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Wo. 26, page 353.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion ~ss seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the r,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. G,fiend. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,tier, Nheeler nod #nyor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS= None ...........................
BUDU£T-RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARES AND PLAYUROUNDS: Council having
included a provision in the 1965-66 budget that no funds shall be expended for capit
improvements oF the purchase of equipment until Jannn Fy I, 19660 the Acting City
Manager submitted a written report of the City Nonnger. advising that the Wilduood
Civic League has offered to advance to the City of Rosnoke the sum of
enclosed before the winter months, but he does not think Jt behooves tho City to
bottom money from civic groups, and recommended that the body authorize the $3,000
expenditure as originally provided in the budget and permit the ~ork to be done
expeditiously.
On mo*iDa Of Rt. Stoller. seconded by NFo Pollard and unanimously adopted,
With further reference to Thrasher Pork, Mr. H. Y. Robinson. President of
the Wildwood Civic League, appeared before Council, advising that it is his n~der-
standing Thrasher Park is one of the parks being considered as a site for a proposed
9-hole golf course to be donated to the City of Roanoke, and informed the body that
by Mr. Pondaod unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY FLAW: The Acting City Manager submitted the following report
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 23. 196§
To the City Council
Roanoke, YJrgjnia
Gentlemen=
The fo/lowing employees are needed for the efficient
operation of the City. Me have checked ~ith each department
and find these employees are needed.
City Auditor - Junior Auditor
Water Department - Delinquent Accounts Clerk, Group 17, Step l
Draftsman, Group 10, Step I
Airport - I Airport Servicemen - Group 15 I Airport Laborer ~ Group 10
Public Melrure - Cook II. Group 20
Library - I LJbrurI Assistant II, Grade 16
I Librarian II. Grade H
I Art nad History Librarian. Group 13
Street Cleaning Division - I Broom or Fiusher Operator Group S. Step 1
Refuse Collection and Disposal - i Damp Trucker II Group ?, Step 1
Respectfully submitted.
S! Arthur S. Omens
City Manager"
Hr. Stolier moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
ManuRer end that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
PAY PLAN: The Acting City Manager submitted u mritteo report of the City
Manager on the operation of the Pay Plan for the year 1964.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion sas
seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Acting City manager submitted a mrttten report
of the City HonoRer, recommending that Council create a Mill Mountain Development
Committee composed of the mayor. City Manager. Director of Parks and Recreation,
Planning Director. President of the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs and t~e President
of the Junior Woman*s Club of Roanoke.
adopted.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Manager submitted a ~ritten report of the City
an additional allocation of $2?°250 teuard the development of Roanoke Hunicipal
(Hoodrnm) Airport has been approved under the fiscal year 1965 Federal Aid Airport
Program, vhich increase brings the total allocation to $110,000 and reflects an
completed and the system rill be installed ut the first practicable date.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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LEGISLATION-VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUEs The Actlag City Msaeger aubeitted
a mrlttea report of the City Maaagero adwisieg that recommendations of the Virginia
Advisory Legislative Council relatieg to state end local revenaea amd expenditures,
grants-in-aid and the need.for additional revenue for the localities to he presented
et the nnennl eoneeatJoe of the Virginia Municipal League for discussion do not
include anything uith reference to annexation, and expressed the opinion that
Council should bring to the attention of this group its belief that some modern
study should be made of the existing annexation lau.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager
nod that the gutter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARYMENT: Coancil having authorized the Mater Department to
continue, for the tiee being, to sell City mater to the Summerdean Mater Company on
a temporary basis, the Acting City Manager submitted a uritten report of the City
Manager, advising that the City of Roanoke sold 630,~00 cubic feet of mater to the
Samuerdean Mater Company at a total cost of $2,092.48 for the period from June
1963, through May 26, 196S.
Mr. Stol]er moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CiTY MANAGER: The Acting City Manager submitted a uritten report of the
City Manager, tendering h~ resignation os City Manager effective August 31,
Mr. Stoller moved that the resignation be accepted and that t~e City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure recognizing the very meritorious
service rendered by the City Manager daring his more than seventeen years tennre in
office, congratulating him on the significant accomplishments of the City of Roanoke
during this perio~ and wishing him and his family well in their future Opportunities
in their stay in Norfolk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted n written report of the
City Manager, advising that the Virginia Department of Highuays has requested that
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having approved the sale of certain buildings needed to
be removed from certain properties in "Dogsood Acres" recently acquired for the
north clear zone at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) AirpoFt, the Acting City Manager
submitted the folloaing r~ art of the City Manager:
'Roanohe, ¥1rgJnJe '
August 23, 1965
To the City Council
Hoauote, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On Monday, August 2, 196S, I reported to you that I had
advertised for public bids rot the removal or three houses
north of the ulrporto ten owned by Hurry H. Hill, Inc** and
one by Junes C. Smith, and the respective offers for same.
In uy discussion uith you, it nas not clear to ue nhethnr you
finally authorized these funds to he placed in the General
Funds of the City or the Airport Project Account.
I would lJhe to impress upon Council this is a Joint
agreement betueen the Federal Government and the City of
Roanoke and I would lihe to recommend that you authorize
these funds to he placed fa the Airport Project Account.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Arthur S. Omens
City Manager"
The City Auditor advising that he does not think any action is necessary
now since the total cost of the proJ ecs will be n ppropriuted ut the proper time,
Mr. Stoller moved that the report of the City Manager be filed. The motion ems
iseconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS: Council having referred to the City Manager for investJ9a-
tiaa and report a request Of twelve residents of ~indsor Avenue and Mlnborne Street,
S. ~.. that the street light at the intersection Of Nind$or Avenue and Hinborne Strut
be restored to its original position, the Actin9 City ManuRer submitted a written
report of the City Manager, ad~isin9 that uhile the Appalachian Power Company did
change the electrical connection to the light earlier this year it has Jn no way
changed the position of the light on the pole. that part of the problem seems to be
the light does not shine into Minborne Street and that this Js true ~ecnuse of the
~ery heavy foliage on the trees in the area.
Council being informed that the petitioners still want the light lowered on
the pole, Mr. Pollard moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of the body in order that the residents Of the area may have the
opportunity =to discuss the questio~ with Council. The notion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: Council having referred a statement of the
State Corporation Commission shoeing the assessed value of property of Public Service
Corporations in the State of Virginia and tax levies for the year 1965 to the City
Auditor to prepare an analysis, the City Auditor submitted a written report showing
an increase of $40.859.85 in the assessed value of the properties in question which
sill increase estimated revenue for the 1965-66 budget by $20,000.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
secondqd by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted reports oB the examination of
Lacy Addison High School, Hilllum Fleming High School and Jefferson Senior HIGh Soho
Activities Funds for the year ended June 30, 1965, made'by ~enuett and Keuuett,
Certified Public Accountants, under the direction of his office,.stuting that the
reports present fukly the financial condition of the respective funds at the end of
the audit period.
Mr. Hheeler moved that the reports be received and flied. The motion mss
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Z(X~IRC: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission rot study
report nad recommendation u request of Richard R. Humlett Construction Company,
Incorporated. that the portion of u 6.9-ecru tract of land northeast of Frunh]ln
Road. S. ¥., bordered by the Roanoke City carp orate line on the southuest and City
of Roanoke property on the northmest, designated us Official Tax No. 1290101. zoned
us General Residence District. be rezoned to Special Residence District, the City
Planning Commission submitted a mritten report, recommendinG that the request be
granted.
#r, Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at T:30 p.m.
October 4, 1965. The notion sas seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adoptee.
HOUSINGoSLUR CLEARANCE: The City Planning Commission submitted the
folloming report approving the erection of a 105-unit public housing project
immediately ~est of the Hurt Park Elementary School:
"August 19, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During the regular meeting on August lO. 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered the proposal of the Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housin9 Authority to erect a 10S-unit public housing project
located immediately west of Hurt Park elementary school.
The selection of this site mas made through close cooperation
of the City Planning Department and the Housing Authority and
is based on previous planning studies. More specifically, this
site mas identified for multiple family housing in a planning
study issued August 1965 and entitled *Meat End Neighborhood**
on the basis of this report the City Planning Commission
determined that the proposed location for this housing project
is consistent mith long=range development plans for the
neighborhood and the City as a uhole. The realization Of this
project should, therefore, be considered another step in the
implementation of the stated policies of the City of Roanoke
to provide adequate and decent housing for its citizens, and
to attain the improvement of Roanoke*s neighborhoods,
Sincerely yours,
S! W. R. 5ensbach
for Henry B. Roynton
Chairman*
Mr. ~heeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
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REPORTS OF CO#NITTEES: NO~.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAINS: NONE.
INYRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16584. vacating, discontinuing and
closing Harrison Avenue, N. M.. betoeen Jefferson Street smd Galnsboro Road, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, reed and laid over. nas again
before the body. Mr. Nheeler offering the follouino for ils second reading and final
adoption:
(ni6584) AN ORDINANCE enacted pursuant to the provisions of §15.1-364
of the Code of Virginia of 1950 as nuended to date. providing for vacating, discon-
tinuing, and closing an undeveloped and unimproved street knonn as Narriton Avenue.
N. N.. uhich is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text,of Ordinsnce. see Ordinance Book No. 2S. page 350.) .
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The mo*fan mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload. Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepa~
the proper measure accepting from the Norfolk and Mestern Rnilmay Company a bronze
plaque to be placed in the Robert Hall Smith Park, he presented same; mhereupon. Mr.
Stoller offered the follosing Resolution:
(glOb06) A RESOLUTION relating to the City*s Robert Hall Smith Park.
(For foil text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26. page 3§4.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion sas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Nheeler end Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAyGROUNDS-SCHOOLS: COuncll having referred a request of resi-
dents of Fleming Avenue and Winsloe Drive. N, #., that the Breckinridge Junior High
School athletic field be restored to a park by replacing the grass on the field and
the fence around the urea to the City Manager for investigation, report and
recommendation, Mr. Miley F. Thomas, President of the Williamson Road Recreation
Club, and Mr. Glenn E. Lazenby, head football and baseball coach for the Williamson
Road Recreation Club. appeared before the body advising that it ia their nnderstandin
all night football games at the Hreckinrldge Junior High School have been canceled
because Of the complaint, that the night football games do not last beyond 9:30, that
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the baseball glues hare bees lilting longer thil piti lienor because of un increase
la the number of teams plrtlciplling, and requested in opportunity to meet uith
representatives or the City end residents of Fleming Avelle and JlMIloe Drive for th
purpose nf uorhllg out e compromise.so that the sandlot football lad baseball glees
can be continued.
Hr. Pollard moved that the matter be reYerred to the City Manager to
arrange I night meeting on Auglst 24, 1965, of representatives of the City, resident
of Fleming Avenue and Wlusloe Drive, M. M., and the Mlllllmson Road Recreation Club,
for the purpose of working out a comproelle. The motion ess seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLA~ROUNDS: Mr. Pollard brought to the attention of Council
the need for toilet facilities along Wiley Drive and moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for an estimate of the cost. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that
Sergeant R. W. Garnets has qualified as a member of the Police and Fire Pension
Board, effective August q, 1965, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Patrolman J. M. Wash.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr, Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and cnantmously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
A P P R 0 ¥ E D
ATTEST: ~
//City Clerk Mayor .
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING.
Mondcyo August 30, 1965,
The Council of the City of ionnoke met la regular meeting in the Council
ChaMber in the Municipal Building, Mondayt August 30, 1965, nt 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PIESENT~ Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E, Jones, Roy g, Pollard,
Sr.. Clarence E, Pond, Murray A, Smaller, Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ................................. T.
ABSENT: None .................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Arthur S. Omens. City Manager, #r. James N.
£incnnon. City Attorney and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor,
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with n prayer by the Reverend C.
Edmard Reynolds, Pastor, Mt, Olivet Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
August 2, 1965, having been furnished each member Of Council. on motion of Mr,
Smaller, seconded by Mr, Pond end unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
CITY MANAGER: Mr. Arthur S, Owens, City Manager, having tendered his
resignation effective August 31. 1965. Mr. Wheeler moved that Council take up out
of order the matter of filling the pending vacancy. Yhe motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mr, Mheeler then placed in nomination the name of Julian F. Hlrst as
City Manager of Roanoke. Virginia, effective October 15, 1965. to serve at the
pleasure of Council, at a salary of $18,000 per annum.
Mr. Jones moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Julian F. Hirst was elected as City Manager of Roanoke, Virginia,
effective October 15, 1965, to serve at the pleasure of Council by the folloming
vote:
FOR MR. BIRST: Wessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Smaller, Mheeler
and Mayor Oillard ........................ ?,
In this connection, Mr. Smaller moved that a communication from Mr. Hirst
advising that he is willing to accept the appointment as City Manager of Roanoke
effective October 15, 1965, at a salary of $18,000 per annum, be filed in the offic
of the City Clerk. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanohe City School Hoard,
advising that it will be necessary to appropriate $15,763 to complete the Melding,
Bricklaying and Nurses Aide Training Programs which were already in operation mhen
the 1965-66 budget mas adopted, was before Council.
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Mr, Nheeler moved that Council concur In the request end offered the
following emergency. Ordinance transferring n t,tel of $15,783 from the Contingency
Food:
(n16607) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordoJn Section z166, 'Contingencies,
end Section S~lO00. *Schools -~ Meoponer 0.evelopmeot ,ed Training,' of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordieonce, and providing for an emergency,
(For fall text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Bo, 20, page 354,)
Mr, ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr, St,lieF and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7,
NAYS: Nose .............~ .... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting an appropriation of $45,924 to provide for the initiation of new Machine
Operators and Nurses Aide Trahlng Programs, was before Council.
Mr. St.liar moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring a total of $45,924 from the Contingency
Fund:
(~1h608) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~16~, *Contingencies,
a~d Section s2lO00, "Schools - Manpower Development and Yro~ing," of the 19~5-~6
Appropriation Ordinances and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 355.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler amd
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
SCHOOLS: A semi-annual report of the Roanoke City School Board was before
Council.
Mr. St.liar moved that Council express its appreciation tn the Roanoke
City Schoo! Hoard for the excellen~ report, commend the School Board for the
outstanding way in which the Roanoke school improvement.program is operating and
soggest that copies of the report be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce and the
various industries in the area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unani-
mously adopted.
SCH00LS-AUOXZORIUM-COLISEUM: A Resolution of the Roanoke City School
Hoard, wholeheartedly endorsing the ~roposal to provide an AudltorJnm-Collseom for
the City of R,an,he and offering Its full support, but pointing out that such
endorsement shall not be construed as subordinating the urgency of the School Capital
Improvement Program heretoforq submitted to Council, the first several phases of
which, requiring immediate action, cannot await any delays in resolving the
Auditorium-Coliseum issue, was before Couacil,
Mr, Smeller moved that the Resolution be received and filed, The motion
wes seconded by Mr, Pollard amd unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-TRAFFIC-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Council having previously authorized
the employment of registered nurses or other qualified persons to administer blood
tests under the 'Implied Consent Leu,# the City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $600 be appropriated to make necessary alterations in a room to
be used by the Health Department for the blood tests,
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $600 from the
Contingency Fund:
(a16609) AN ORDINANCE to amend nod reordain Section g88, 'Maintenance of
City Property,w and Section g166, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 355.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, bheeler and Mayor
D~llard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. St,lief ....................1.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 30, 1965
To the City Council
R,an,he, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hereby request authority to fill the following vacancies
in the City Force, all of which are needed:
Strebt Repair - I Shift Clerk, Group IT
I Street Crew Helper, Group 9
Sewer Maintenance Department - I Street Crew Helper, Group
Sewer and Drain Department - I Street Crew Helper, Group 9
Fire Department - 2 Firemen
Detention Home - I Superintendent
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Arthur S. Owens
City Manager~
Mr. Stoller ~oved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of the
proper measure, The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS- GARBAGE M£MOVAL: Counc il haying author ized the
City Manager to hare appraised additional property necessary for the enlargement of
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the East Gate Sanitary Landfill and to uegotJete mltb the respective omo.rs thereof
for optioas thereon, the City Manager submitted i written report, advising that ther
Is a good possibility the land proposed to be acquired mould qualify for 50 per cent
Open Space funds under the mew Housing and Urban Development Act ut 1965, that the
estimated cost of the project Is $55,000, and recommended that he be authorized to
make application to the Housing amd Home Finance Agency, Open-Space DJrlsloa, for a
50 per cent grant-in-aid to assist in the acquisition of the land for the East Gore
Mr. Jheeler moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follomlng Resolution:
(~16610) A RESOLUTXON authorizing and directing that application be made
to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Open-Space Division, for a SO per cent
grant-in-aid to assist in the City*s acquisition of land for the East,Gate Park.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution BOOR NO. 29, page 356.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. 5toiler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having authorized the City Manager to
file an application with the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Open-Space Qlvislon,
for a grant-in-aid to assist in acquiring land for Strauss Park, the City Manager
submitted a written report, advising that there is a good possibility of obtaining
50 per cent Open Space funds under the new Housing and Urban Development Act of
1965 instead of 35 per cent under the Housing Act of 1961, and recommended that
he be authorized to file a new application.
~r. Mheeler moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(u16611) A RESOLUTION authorizin9 and directing the filing with the
Housing and Home Finance Agency, Open-Space Division, of the City*s application for
a grant-in-aid to assist in acquiriog certain open=space land, to be developed as
Strauss Park; and repealing Resolution No. 16315 relating to the filing of a certain
other similar application.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 28, page 357.)
Mr. Rheeler moyed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAys: None .................. O,
AIRPORT: Council having authorized the City Manager to offer Charles E.
Carter and Lois G. Carter the sum of $20,S00 for their land in the Dogwood Acres
Snbdivisiom in Roanoke County in connection with providing a clear' zone for the
oortk-south runway at Roanoke Muulclpnl (Moodrew) Airport, the City Mannger
submitted o written report, trunswltting a counteroffer of the owners ia sell the
laud to the City of Roanoke for the sum of $20,500 provided they are permitted
to remove the dwelling house thereon ut their own expense, and recommended that
the counteroffer be accepted.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager nnd offered the following Resolution:
(n16612) A RESOLUTION relating to the City*s acquisition of certain land
in Roanoke County heretofore authorized to be acquired by Ordinance No. 16165, for
Municipal Airport purposes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 359.)
MFo Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde*
by NFo Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
~AYS: None .................. O,
STAZE HIUHRAYS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that be be authorized to acquire from the Hame For The Aged,
Church of the Brethren, Incorporated, a O.432-acre strip of land located on the
south side of Hershherger Rood, N. W., being a part of Official Tax No. 21RIOO1.
part of which is needed by the Ylrginia Department of Highways in connection with
its proposed improvement project on Virginia State Route 623 and part of which will
be needed by the City of Roanoke for the future widening of Hershberger Road, in
exchange for curb, gutter and street pavement when the City widens Hershberger
Road.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16513) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a O.43R-acre strip
or parcel of land on the south side of Uershberger Road, N. W.. needed for public
street purposes, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2R, page 360.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:, Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: Hone .................. O.
CIYY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of July, 1965.
Mr. Stnller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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BUDGET: The City Auditor submitted u written report au un analysis of the
Contingent! Fund showing ? balance of $301,710.91 mlth additional revenue of
$468,292,00, u total of $850,002,91,
Mr, Pollard moved that the. report be received end filed and that the
revenue in the 1965-66 budget be adjusted accordingly. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS°POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: COUncil having deferred uctio
on un unenduent to Section 1, Chapter 2* Title III, of Th~ Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, providing that retirement of any member of the Police and Fire
Penslpn System shall be compulsory at the age of 65 years rather than 66 years
as at present, and having referred the matter to the Personnel Department with
the request that the body be furnished with the number of members of the Police
and Fire Pension System who would be required to retire at the age of 65 each
year, the Personnel Director submitted a written report showing that the proposed
amendment will affect the members of the Police and Fire Pension System until
December 31. 1985.
Mr. Broiler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
U~TINISHED BUSINESS:
STREET LIGHTS: Council at its last regain? meeting having deferred action
ua a report of the City Manager in connection with a petition signed by twelve
residents of Windsor Avenue and Nlnborne Street. S. ~.. requesting that the street
light ~t the intersection of Windsor Avenue and Nlnborne Street be restored to its
original position, in order-to give the petitioners an opportunity to be heard.
the matter was again before the body.
No one appearing in connection with the matter. Mr. Stoller moved that the
report of the City Manager. advising that the position of the street light has not
been changed, be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
ananimously adopted.,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ANY RESOLUTIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to make proper
application to the Commonwealth of, Virginia~ Department of Highuayn..for the prompt
programming of a highway project providing for the improvement of that portion of
Dale Avenue. S. E.. from Vernon Avenue to the corporate limits of the Town of
Vlnton. including the construction of a new bridge over Tinker Creek. he presented
same; whereupon. Mr. Nh,clef offered the following, B, solution:
(#16614) A B£SOLUTIOH relating to proposed improvements of Dale Avenue.
So E.. and the Dale Avenue bridge, from Vernon Avenue to the corporate limits of the
Town of Vinton. a portion of State Route No. 24.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 360,)
Mr. Wheeler moved the sdoptlol of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Stoller nad adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gevlendt Jones, Pollerd, Pond. Smeller, Jheeler sad
Hayer Dillard ..........................
NAYS: Nose .................. O.
The total estimated cost of the project to the City of Roanoke being
$16,500. Mr. Jones moved that a copy of the Resolution be referred to the 1966-67
Budget Commission for its Information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Smeller and
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
mnnicipal departments since they are Of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Pond offered the following Resolution:
(~15615) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolutiom Boor No. 28, page 351.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: Nose ..................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure creating a committee to assist in and make recommendation
for the long-range development of'Mill Mountain Park, he presented same.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council defer action on the Resolution until its
next regular meeting in order that the members of the body might give consideration
to the personnel of the committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted,
CITY MANAGER: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure recognizing the services of Mr. Arthur S, Owens as City Manager
Of Roanoke. he presented same; mhereupon, Mayor Dillard relinquished the Chair
and offered the following Resolution:
(~16616) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of Arthur S. Owens as
City Manager~
(For full text of Resolotion, see Resolution Boor No. 28, page 362.)
Mr. Dillard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:, Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller and
Vice Mayor Nheeler .......................
NAYS: None ....................O.
Mayor Dillard then resumed the Chair and presented a Certificate of Merit
to the City Manager.
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Mayor Dillard Ils, presented u silver truy with the original signatures
or all of the members of Council to the City Manager ia recognition of his services.
Each member of Council e~pressed pleusur~ in morkfng mith the City Manager
and complimented him.
Mr. B. H. Hsrden also complimented the City Manager for his accompllshnent~
The City Manager expressed his appreciation for the recognition and his
pleasure In serving the City of Roanoke us City Manager for more than seventeen.
years.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure designating the proposed mSouthmeet Freeway~. State Route 599. a
limited access road from Elm Avenue. south to its intersection with the Junction of
U. S. Route 220 sod State Route 419. south of the city limits, he presented ssme;
nh,reap,no Mr. Wheeler offered.the following Resolution:
(a16617) A RESOLUTION designating the proposed WSouthnest Freeway'.
State Route 599. a limited access road from Elm Avenue. south to its intersection
with the junction of U. S. Route 220 and State Route 419. south of the City limits.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolutfnu Hook No. 28. page 363.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 16590 providing for the acquisition of certain properties
needed for Virginia State Route No. 24:
(~1661H) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 16590 providing for the
acquisition of certain properties needed for the City's State Route No. 24 Project;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 563.}
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Zhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. Oo
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: Mr. St,liar read the following proposal for placing the retire-
ment systems of city employees under social security:
*August 27. 1965.
Honorable Mayor end Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
In explanation of the item on the agenda for August 30 in which
it is proposed we discuss placing oar employees retirement systems
under social security, this Council wishes to expand the coverage
of our retirement systems, save the employees money, Bud also
save the Ctty°s money on its &nuuel contribution to the systems,
There are a number of elterutives available to es, Me cna keep
the p~esent system unchangedo we cam odd social security to the
present system unchanged, or me cum adjust the present system to
take into account the social security coverngeo The social
security coverage hun Just been extended by Congress to include
old age hospital benefits, It cum reasonably be expected that the
Yederul social security coverage will be quite responsive to
ecoa*mtn and political currents, It is already o fur better
system than ours and it can be expected to become even better for
these reasons,
I om only u lukemarm federalist, but if you caner beat them It Is
then else to Join them,
In view of the overall fiscal picture of our City, it seems to me
that the most feasible course is for us to adjust our systems to
use social security coverage as the base coverage, This should
save us money annually and provide better coverage for our
employees as well us save them moneyo
I therefore propose that we consult our actuary to determine the
advisability and costs to bring our employees under our retirement
system under social security, and to determine further the costs
of supplementing such new system to provide the retirement benefits
which our present system provides. I further propose that we
advise the Virginia Supplemental Retirement System that we desire
a referendum among employees non under our retirement systems
to decide whether or not they desire social security.coverage.
(There has been sent you a copy of the letter of August 16, 1965,
from the director of the VSRS outlining these requirements.)
Respectfully,
$/ Murray A, 5toiler
Murray A, St*liar."
After a discussslon of the matter, Rt. Stoller moved that the City Att*rue
be directed to prepare the proper measure providing for the implementation of his
proposal by an actuary. The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously
adopted.
DUDG~T-TAXES: Council having referred the matter of changing the due
date on real estate tax payments in view of its adoption of the fiscal year to the
City Auditor for study, report and recommendation, Mr. St*lief read the foil*ming
proposal with regard to changing the penalty dates:
WAugust 27, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia.
Gentlemen:
1. In explanation of the item on the agenda for August 30 in which
- it is proposed we discuss the due dates for 1966 real estate
tax payments and the tax rate it is necessary that dates con=
forming to the new fiscal year be adopted. In tabular form
this is the situation:
Present Dates
Payable Without
Tax Due Penalty By
March 1 March 31
June 1 June 30
September I September 30
November I December 5
Proposed Dates
Payable ~ithout
Tax Due Penalty BT
March I April 5
June I June 5
SeptemberI September 5
November I December 5
The dates proposed would bring in the revenue in a manner
conformable to the new fiscal year. The basic reason for
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aaggestieg the cia·ge bo made mom la that th· priutiag of
the tax. tickets is · coupllceted and formidable Job,
Bnder the old system the order had usually beb· give· about
the present time, It is said that printers take · lengthy
Christmas~vacatJoa which puts u squeeze on getting the
tickets processed i· time for the collection of the first
quarter,
This Council has expressed Itself on · ·umber or occasions
as determined to maintain the present property tax rate of
$3,45 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation, Doder
the former system the tax rate was left open until adoption
of the budget by calendar yeares end, There seems no
sabstential objection Ia adoption of the tax rate of $3,45
now si·ce we adopted the budget with revenue forecasts tun
months ago,
Respectfully,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray AG Stoller**
Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure in accordance with bis proposal, The matin· was seconded by Mr,
Iheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. 5toller advised Council that Mrs. Roy Eo Fun*z,
1005 Clearfield Road, S. l** is quite concerned about the widening of Colonial
Avenue, S. W., and has requested a map showing the details of the widening of the
street.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoiler moved that the Glty Manager
be directed to furnish Mrs. Foutz with a map showing the details of the widening
of Colonial Avenue. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mayor Dillard advised Council that the Robert
Hall Smith Park was dedicated at 4:30 p.m., August 29, 1955, and that a memorial
plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Smith.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mayor Dillard advised Council that Golden Park
was dedicated at 5:30 p.m., August 29, 1955, and that a memorial plaque was unveiled
by Mrs. Sadie C. 6olden. which plaque was accepted on behalf of the city by the
Mayor, ¥tce Mayor Wheeler and Councilman Pond.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. John F. Newsom.
Jr., has qualified as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority for a term of four years beginning September 1, 1955.
On motion of Mr° Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. C. Francis Cocke, Mr.
George P. Lawrence and the Reverend Harold E. Helms have qualified as members of
the Roanoke Public Llbrary Board for terms of three years each ending June 30. 19h6.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
COUNCIL: Mr. Stoller pointed out that the next regular meeting of Council
fails on a legal holiday and offered the following Resolution changing the date
of the regular meeting to 7:30 p.m., September 7, 1965:
(z16619) A RESOLUTION changing the date of a regular meeting of the
Council o! the City of Roanoke,
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 20, page 364,)
Mr, Stoller saved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garland. Jones. Follurd, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?,
~AYs: ~one .................. O.
CDQNGIL: Mr, Stoller pointed out that several members of Council plan to
attend the annual convention of the Virginia Municipal League at Virginia Reach,
September 12 - 14. 1965. and moved that the regular meeting on September 13, 1965,
be dispensed with by virtue of a quorum falling to appear, The motion was seconded
by UFo Jones nnd unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
~ity Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR NEETING.
Taesdsy September 7. 1965.
The Council or the City or Roaaohe met in regular meeting in the Council
Chseber in the Municipal Duildie9. Tuesday. September 7. 1965. at 7:30 p.m.. the
regular meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond. Hurray A. Stoller, Vincent 5. Nheeler end Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None ................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Nanuger and City
Auditor, and Hr. Janes N. £incanon. City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened uith n prayer by the Reverend Vernon
Railer, Pastor, Hess End Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
August 9, 1965. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the rending thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS:
S~REETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 7. 1965. on the request of abutting landowners that a
portion of Roy Drive. S. H., running parallel to Southern Hills Drive. east of
Griffen Road, located within the limits of the City of Roanoke, and that portion of
an unnamed street betmeen Blocks I and 2. Southern Hills (now a portion of Lot 7,
Block 1, Edgehill Estates). be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"July 14. 1065
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Hayor
end Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its regular meeting of July T, 1965 the Planning Commission
considered the above described street closing request. The
petitioners have recently effected the vacation of a recorded
subdivision of lots fronting on Roy Drive. turning the existing
land back into *acreage.* For this reason, it is not necessary
to retain the described portion of Boy Drive as access road to
adjacent land.
Having duly made field inspection and after studying the
pertinent regolations of the subdivision ordinance, the Planning
Commission recommends to City Council that the shove described
portion of Roy Drive he vacated, discontinued and closed, the
City retaining easements for public utilities.
Very truly yours,
S/ Merrier K. Sensbach
for Henry B. Hoynton
Chairman"
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Cosacil having appointed viemers lB connection mlth the application, the
vlemers submitted n urltten report, advising that they have vleued the said streets
and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously or the opinion that aa inconvenience
mould result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
isnd closing said streets.
Mr. James E. Buchheltz, Attorne7, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support .of the request of his clients and presented a map dated
January 16, lq61, shaming the streets proposed Lo be closed.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr, Stoller moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the
following OrdJnence be placed upon its first reading:
(m16620) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandoning, vacating, discontinuing
and closing certain streets or portions thereof located partially in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, as shown on the Map of Section No. 1, Southern Hills, of record
in the Clerk*s Office of the Circuit Court of Roaneke County, ¥1rginfa, in Pial Boob
3. page 16.
~HEREAS. the abutting property omners have heretofore filed n petition
before City Council. in accordance mith lam. requesting Council to permanently
abandon, vacate, discontinue and close certain streets or portions thereof shown on
the Map of Section No. l. Southern Hills. of record in the Clerk*s Office of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County. Virginia. in Plat Book 3. page 16. and which said
streets or portions thereof a£e more particularly Leceinafter described; and as to
the filing of said petition, duo notice mas given to tLe puLlic as required by law;
and
~HER£AS. in accordance #it~ the pro,er of said petition. Besoletion No.
1631{ was adopted by the said City Council on the flth day of March. 1~65. pursuant
to which vieuers were appointed to view the said property and to report in writing
~hat inconvenience, if any. would result from permanently abandoning, vacating, dis-
continuing and closing the said streets or portions thereof hereinafter described;
MHEREAS, u public hearing os tbs question ~us held before the Council on
the 7th day of September, 1965, niter due and timely notice of said meeting, ut
uhich hearing all parties in interest end citizens mere afforded un opportunity to b
heard on the question of tbs proposed street closing; end
NHER£AS, upon consideration or the Batter, the Council Is of the opinion
that no inconvenience mill result to say omner or to the public rron the permanent
abandonment, vucutingo discontinuance and closing of the said streets or portions
thereof hereinefter described nad them the petitioners' application to permanently
close the same should be granted, said petitioners having agreed to bear and defrey
the expenses incident to the closing of same.
TBERHFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that those certain streets or portions thereof located in the soutlmest section of
the City of Roanoke and described as folloms:
BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Roy Drive which
point is located approximately 943.4 feet northeasterly from
the point of intersection of the soutterly side of Roy Drive
mith the easterly side of Driffen Rand; thence leaving said
point N~ 37° I?' N. 50 feet. more or less, to a point; thence
S. 54° 43° #. 74,S9 feet, more or less. to a point on the
northerly side of Roy Drive: thence leaving Roy Drive and
mlth a curve line to tbs right in a northerly direction mith
u radius of E5 feet and a tangent of 25 feet. an arc distance
of 39.27 feet to u point on the westerly side of un unnamed
street; thence with the westerly line of the said unnamed
street N. 35° 17' W. 240 feet to a point; tLence 5. approx=
imately 74° E. 60 feet, more or less, to a point on the
easterly side of said unnamed street; thence S. 35° 17' E.
175 feet to a point on the easterly side Of said unnamed
street: thence mitt a curve line to tls right in a
southerly direction mith a radius of 25 feet and a tangent
Of 25 feet, an arc distance of 39.27 feet to · point on the
northerly side of Roy Drive: thence mith the northerly side
oF Roy Drive N. 54° 43* E. 1177.9 Feet to a point: thence
leaving the northerly side of Roy Drive.S, 24' 04*E. 50
feet to a point On the southerly side of Roy Drive; thence
with the southerly tide of Roy Drive S. 54° 43' N. 1200 feet
to the point and place of Beginning. and being mere* parti-
cularly shown and described on that certain map entitled
"Section No. 1, Southern Hills". Of record in Plat Book 3,
page 16, in the Clerh*s Office of the Circuit Court of
Roanoke County, Virginia, all bearings and distances herein
referred to being taken from the aforesaid mop entitled
"Section No. 1, Southern Hills",
be, and the same hereby ore. permanently abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closet
the City of Roanoke. however, reserving unto itself an easement for any water, seuer
Or other public utility line or lines, if any, non existing therein and the right
of ingress and egress for the maintenance and repair thereof.
B£ IT FUR?HER ORDAINED that the City Engineer of the City of Eoanoke be,
and he hereby i~. ~trected to mark "Permanently Abandoned, Vacated, Discontinued and
Closed" those certain streets or portions thereof hereinuhove described on all maps
end plats on file in the Office of the City Engineer Of the City of Eoanoke, Virgini
on mhich said maps and plots said streets or portions thereof are shown, referring
to the book and page of Resolutions and Ordinances of Council uherein t;is Ordinance
shall be spread.
BE IT FUR?HER ORDAINED that the Clerk of this Council deliver to the
Clerk of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia. a copy of this
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Ordinance In order that the said Clerk Boy make proper notations on all naps or plat:
recorded in his said office upon nhicb are ah,un the said streets or portions thereof
herein permsnentl! abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed ss provided by law.
The notion nas seconded by #v~ Jones and adopted by the f,Il,ulna rote:
AYES: aessrs~ Csrlmd. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Wheeler sad #syor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................
SERRRS AND S'FORM DRAINS: Council havJn9 referred to 1965-66 budget study
the question of appropriating $6.500 to install a portion of · storm drain or $31.00¢
to install a complete system in connection mlth the request of residents of the 3700
and 3800 blocks of Salem Turnpike, N. M** that drainage conditions in the area he
corrected, a delegation of residents of Salem Turnpihe again appeared before the bad
with Nr. William S. Haupt. President of the ~estmood-Nilmont Civic League. noting
as spokesman, Mr. Haupt displaying pictures and e movie shaming the drainage conditi
advising that the problem ts becoming more acute and pro§r,naively damaging the
longer Jt is put off.
Also speaking on the subject were Mrs. Cie,pa M. O,ode and Mr. M. H. Grant
Mr. Grant p, latin9 out that the drainage mater on Salem Turnpite alii freeze t~J$
winter and create a traffic hazard.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that the question be
referred to a commltteecomposed of the City Manager and Messrs. H. Cletus Hroyles,
Nllliam F. Clark, J. Robert Thomas, Benton O. Dillard and James E; Jones in connec-
tion ulth lis study of a Capital Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
in this connection, Mr. Jones stated that many of the drainage problems
are created by subdividers, that Council has requested t~e City Planning CommisSion
to bring up to date the Subdivision Ordinance in conformity with the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance, that in his opinion as soon os the Zoning Ordinance is adopted
the body should concentrate on a more strlegent Subdivision Ordinance, and moved
that the Acting City Manager be directed to ascertain from the City Planning
Commission the status of its study of the Subdivision Ordinance. The motion Mas
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
pARES AND PLAyGROUNDS~ A delegation of representatives of the R,an,he
Council of Garden Clubs. O,ant,un R,an,he. Incorporated. and the R,on,he Chamber of
Commerce appeared before Council, with Mrs. ~o B. Rasnake, Chairman of the Civics
and Hands Committee of the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs, actin9 as spokesman,
Mrs. Rasoahe presenting a Resolution of the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs opprovil
the preservation and improvement of Elmwood Park as a park area only not to be
commercialized in any may, and requesting that a competent landscape architect be
obtained by the City Of Roanoke to drax a plan for Elmwood Park, that Improvements h
made or at least started mhen street improvements take place on the east and south
So
sides of the perk, smd that consideration be give· to the possibility or erecting u
multi-purpose facility adjacent to lke Roanoke Public LJbrnry to accommodate a varlet
of zctivities, including se·Jar citizens mud public ~eetiugs, in orde~ that the
building presently used by the se·Jar citizens might be aba·do·ed.
Sposhiug In support or the Resolution mere Hr. John J. Dutler, President
nf the Chamber of Commerce ned Mr. Rilliam R, Hill, Executive Director, Dountoun
Roanoke, Incorporzted,
After · discussion of the matter, Council being informed that · pla·
previously approved by the body proved to be not uorkuble, Hr. Pollard moved that the
Resolution or the Roanohe Council of Garden Clubs be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation, said.report to include the schedulec
date roy completion cf the street improvements. The motloo mas seconded by Hr.
Stoller end unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
AIRPORT: A communication from Dodso·, Peace and Coulter, Attorneys, repre-
senting Mr. R. p. Francisco, doing business us M ~ 0 Air-Work, requestin9 permission
to operate an aircraft from Roanohe Municipal (Moodrum) Airport for the purposesof
banner taming, aerial photography and aerial patrol mss before Council.
In this connection, Mr. E. Driffith Dodson, Jr., Attorney, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client..
Mr. Mesley V. Hillman, representing fixed base operators at Roanoke
Municipal (Noodrum) AJrp~ t, appeared before Council, advising that the fixed Lane
operators are not opposed to the granting of permission for the three purposes
requested, but that they are opposed to the possibility Of granting full operating
privileges to Mr. Francisco.
Mr. Dodson explaining that the application is not a request for full
operating privileges,Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Roy L. Rubber, Chairman, Roy R~ Pollard, Sr., Miiliam H. Carder,
Robert W. Moody, J. N. Barrens, T. £. Frantz and Francis X. Carroll for study, repot
end recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Halmode Apparel, Incorporate
requesting that the uncovered portion of Lick Run north of its property nt the north-
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the Acting City Manager'for study, report and recommen-
dation to Coancll.
CITY MANAGER: A Resolution of the Women*s Democratic Club Of Rm nuke,
recognizing and expressing its appreciation for the outstanding, energetic and
faithful service of Mr. Arthur S. Omens as City Manager of Roanoke, was before
Council.
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On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Hr. Pollerd nnd unanimously adopted,
the Resolution uss flied.
REPORTS OF OFFICKRS:
STREET LIGHTS: The Acting City #nnsger submitted n written report, racom-
Beading that n street light be installed Jn the Biddle of the 2?00 block of ~ennedy
Street, N. E.
Hr. Stoller Bayed that Council concur ia the recommendation of the Acting
City #nudger and offered the following Resolution:
(~16621) A RRSOLDTION authorizing the installation of one 2S00 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the diddle of the 2700 block of Kennedy Street
N. E., (AP Pole No. 230-610~).
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 28. page 365.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The Ration was seconded
by Mr. Pollard nod adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?-
NAys: None ...........................O.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Kanager submitted the fo/lowing report with
reference to auendin9 the Grant Agreement for Project Ho. 9-44-012-6414 at Roanoke
Municipal (Roodrum) Airport:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September,?. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Yfrgfuio
Gentleuen:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 16502 adopted'by the Council
on the 28th day of June, lqGS, the Federal Aviation Agency
has approved an amendment to the Grant Agreement between the
City and the Federal Aviation Agency for Project No. 9-44-012-
6414. I am forwarding herewith a resolution accepting the
amended Grant Agreement, with a recommendation that it.he
adopted.
Appropriations heretofore made for'this projec[ t~tal
$310,000, whereas the Grant Agreement is for a total of
$308,000, leaving $2,000 in the appropriation account, which
should be cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Actin
City Manager and Offered the following Resolution amending the Grant Agreement:
(~16622) A RESOLUTION ratifying and adopting Amendment.No. 1 to Grant
Agreement for Project No. 9-44-012-6414, (Contract NO. FA-EA-523) heretofore entere(
into between the City of Roanoke and the United States of America, Federal Aviation
Agency, accepted June 30, 1964. , .
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 28, page 365.)
Hr. SI,liar loved the adoption of the Resolution. The lotion mss seconded
by Nr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Mesors. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. SCalier. Nheeler nnd Nny~
Dillard .....................................
NAYS: Nose ...........................O.
Mr. St,liar then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance transferring th~
$2,000 to the Contingency Fund:
(=16623) AN OROINANCE to amend nad reordain Section =166. "Contingencies.'
end Section ~170. 'Capital.' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for ne emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 367.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Manager submitted the follouing report mith
regard to amending the Application for Project No. 9-44-012-C615 at Roanoke aunicipa
(Moodrnm} Airport and executing a Grant Agreement in accordance mlth said amendment:
'Roanoke , Virginia
September 7, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Resolution No. 16504 adopted on June 20, 1965,
a project application for Federal aid for Airport Project No.
9-44-012-C615 was filed with the Federal Aviation Agency, After
filing of the application, it mas subsequently amended to delete
therefrom certain pa,in9 at a cost of $15.000. thereby reducing
tho total cost of the project from $235.000 to $220,000; and by
agreements as follows:
'The Sponsor covenants and agrees that with respect to
the land adjacent to and in the immediate vicinity of
the airport, over ahich it is statutory zoning authority,
it mill adopt comprehensive and height zoning satisfactory
to the FAA by September 1~ 1967." and
'The Sponsor covenants and agrees that mith respect to
land adjacent to and in the immediate vicinity of the
airport mhlch is under the Jurisdiction of Roanoke
County, it mill propose to and encourage Roanoke County
to adopt comprehensive and height zoning satisfactory
to the FAA by September 1, 1967.0
The amended Grant Agreement application has been approved by FAA, and
I am formarding heremith a resolution accepting the Grant Agree-
ment, mhich I recommend yon adopt.
By reason Of reduction of the cost of the project, there is
$15,000 appropriated in the 1965-66 budget mhich should be cancelled.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following Resolution mitb regard to the Grant Agreement:
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(o16624) A RESQLUZION ratifying and adopting the City's
Application of June 29. 1965, st omendedl accepting the Grant Offer issued thereon
for ProJect No. 9-44~o12-c6151 ~uthorizing the Acting City Hqnsger t, execute sold
Groat Agreement os evidence or the.Cityts acceptance there,fl authorizing the City
Clerk to affix the City°s seal nnd.to attest the some~ and authorizing the City
Attorney to execute the requisite certificates.
(For full text o! Resolution, see Resolution B,oh No. 20. page 367.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Wheeler ,od adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. Mhqeler nad #oyor
Dillord---~ ..................................... 7.
NAYS: None .....~ ..................... O.
Mr. St,lieF then offered the f,Il,sin9 emergency Ordinance transferring
$15,000 to the Contingency Fund:
(=1662s) AN OROINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section ~166. 'Contingencies.'
and Section al?O. "Capitol.' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text,of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 372.)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sos Seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
With further reference to the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the report of
the Acting City Manager be referred to the City Planning Commission for conaideratiol
mith a vies of including the zoning requirements in the proposed nes Zoning Ordinanc(
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
BDDGET-PAY PLAN: The Acting City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of un emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 7. 1965.
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hereby request authority to fill t~ following vacancies
in the City Force, all of which ere needed:
Sewage Treatment Plant - Assistant Operator, Group 14, Step 1
Fire Department - I Fireman
Planning Department - Secretarial Assistant, Group 11
Personnel Department - Secretery III, Group 13
Health Department - Sanitarian, Group 11
Public Health Nurse. Group 12
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert ~homas
Acting City Manage"
Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendntiousof the Acting
City Manager end that the easter be referred to the City Attorney tar prepnrntion
of the proper measure, The action uss seconded by Hr. Pond aid unnniuousl! adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Acting City #nnnger submitted the folloufng report
math regard to street improvements on Mountain Avenue and Orchard Hill Street, S.
lu the vicinity of the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley:
'Roanoke. Virginia
September ?, 1965
To the City Council
Ronnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Forunrded heremfth is n copy of u letter frog the Community
Hospital of Roanoke Valley doted August 4, requesting that
Mountain Avenue, S. E.. be regrnded alan9 n portion of its
property, nod Orchard Hill Street be regrnded, approximately 40
feet Southusrd from Mountain Avenue to conform to construction
requirements of the Hospital, The Hospital has included in
its construction contract regrading of the street and the installa-
tion of curb and gutter and sidemalk, along the north side of
Mountain Avenue and requests that the City repays the streets
involved and construct curb and gutter and sidewalk on the south
side of Mountain Avenue and on Orchard Hill Street.
There is also attached an estimate of the City Engineer, shaming
that the cost of the mark to be performed by the City will approximate
$S,197. The City Engioeer*s report further recommends that if the
mark is accomplished, Monntain Avenue be reworked from the easterly
end of the project to the dead end, at a cost of approximately $31T0.
It is my understanding that the mark requested by the Hospital
mas included in the original program under mhich the Hospital and
the City exchanged certain properties, provided for other street
changes, and mas, inadvertently, overlooked and not heretofore
reported to the Council for its consideration.
Under these circumstances, ! recommend your approval.
Respectfully submitted.
S! J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
The Acting City Manager then submitted the following supplemental report
the matter:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September T, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is a supplement to report dated September T, 1965, and
on the agenda for today's meeting, concernin9 the request of the
Community Hospital Of Roanoke Valley for certain changes in
Mountain Avenue, S. E.
Subsequent to Mriting the original report, I have talked
utth representatives Of the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley
and they have agreed that if the Council approves the proposed
changes to Mountain Avenue a~d Orchard Hill Street, including
that portion of Mountain Avenue betueen the hospital*s original
request and the dead end as recommended by the City Engineer,
the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley will have its contractor
remove paving, curb, gutter and sidemnlk and do the proper grading
in the area recommended by the City Engineer and mill construct
curb, gutter and sidemalk along its property in the said area.
The City to remove the necessary trees, construct paving,
curb, gutter and sidewalk on the south side of Mountain Avenue
mhere necessary and, also, lower the necessary saner mud boles
end the City Water Departmm t to loner its later meters and boxes.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
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After · discossioh of the smiter, Mr. Smaller moved that the qaestio· be
referred back to the Acting City #manger for additlo·al iorormstlon to be considered
by Council at Its seetSng on September 20, 1965. The motion uss seconded by Mr, Pon(
tad uaanlmoasly adopted.
STATE fllGflYAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted · mritten report, recom-
mending that authority be graoted for the acquisitio· of · construction easement over
s parcel of lend ouned by Ceph as fluffman end Pearl florfmsn, ·eedad in co·nection mith
the improvement of Virgi·la State Route 24, for the sum of $1,575.
Hr. Smaller moved th·t Council concur In the recommendation of the Acti·g
City Raneger and offered the follouing emergency Ordi·ance:
(z16626) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a certai· coostractio
easement over · certain parcel of lend, needed for the City's State Route No. 24
Project, upa· certain terms and condJtioes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book NO. 28, page 372.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
by #r. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Carla·d, Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoiler, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
STALE HIGHMAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a mritten report,
recommending that authority be granted for the acquisition of a parcel ~ land from
Hrs. Annie B. Clark, needed in connection with the improvement of Virginia State
Roate 24, for the sum of $5,429, plus $71 for residual land, as compared with a prlc*
of $3,673 previously authorized.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the Acting
City Manager ;od offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~16627) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of a
certain parcel of land necessary for the improvement and construction of State Route
No. 24, in the City and, to that extem . modifying Ordinance No. 16557 relating to
thc same property; authorizing the purchase Of the residue Of said property for othe:
· nblic purposes; authorizing the City Manager to make to the omner thereof an offer
for the City*s purchase o f said propert/es; prov i/lng for the ucq~lsition of that
property needed for State Route No. 24, by condemnation, under certain circumstances
and for a right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 373.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted ~y the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollnr~ Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted the
follomJng report on changes in personnel Of the Police Department and Fire Depcrtmen
for the month of August, 1q65:
#Roanoke, Virginia,
September.T, 1965.
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed belou is the status of the police Iud the fire
department ns of August 31, 1965:
'Fire Department
'During the month of August 1965 the folloming personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
Retirement: Captain Denry P. McDsniel (Disability)
Resignations: Fireman James S. Davis, Sr.
Fireman Stanley L. Glass
Employed: Thomas V. Johnson
*On this date there are four (4) vacancies in the Fire Department!
*Police Department
*The foil*miaR were sworn in us police Officers during August,
1965:
Mr. Gordon R. Parker
5001Hollyhoch Rood, N. W.
Mr. Robert D. Shields
623 Elm Avenue, S. E.
'There were no resignations during the month of August.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager'
On motion of Mr. St*liar. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
the report mos filed.
REPORTS: The Acting City Man$ger submitted a written report, transmitting
a report of the Department Of Public #allure for the month of June, 1965, and listin
other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
On motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to study the question of erecting four
hangars at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport submitted the following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia
August 31, 1965
To Ronnohe City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On August 31. 1965 your Reference Committee met to consider
a method Of finunclng the construction of four (4) Airport Hangars
including n suitable rate structure for the rental of same ns
referred from Council*s regular meeting June ?. 1965. After
careful examination of this matter, and assisted by Council's
Airport Committee, the following is respectfully sobmitted.
Your committee voted unanimously to recommend the construction .
of four (4) SO ft. by 100 ft. Metal Hangar Buildings according
to preliminary plan ~3392-D dated April 20, 1965 and if acceptable
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to Council that detailed plans amd specifications, including ndvertlse-
ment~ for bids, be prepared and submitted nt the earliest possible
dote,
It is further recommended that the final completed cost orthis
project be amortized is o lO year period and that the rental rates
for this hangar space be adjusted accordingly.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Robert A, Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
Cometttee Members present: Mr. Robert A. Garlnnd
Mr. Clarence E. Pond
Mr. Vincent S. Mheeler'
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee.and that the committee be continued. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on fou:
cabs and chassis for the Refuse Collection and Disposal Department submitted the
following report:
*September 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On August 23, 1965, four bids mere received and opened before
City Council for supplying four trucks, cabs and chassis only,
to the Refuse Collection and Disposal Department. The low bid
mas submitted by International Darrester Company; however, the
bid does not meet all requirements as set forth in the specifica-
The next lamest bid was submitted by AntrJm Motors, Incorporated
at a net sum of $13,$90,00, f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia. This
Incorporated. which bid meets all requirements as set forth in
the City*s specifications.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee: S~ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller. Chairman
$~ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S~ B. D. Thompson
(=16628) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of certain trucks,
cabs and chassis for the Cltyts Refuse Collection and Disposal Department upon certs
terms end conditions; accepting the bid Of Antrim Motors, Incorporated, made to the
City for furnishing and delivering said equipment; rejecting certain other bids made
to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 375.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
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AYES: R,sara. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AIRPORT: The Airport Committee and u Special Committee on Heugnrs mud
submitted the f,Il,ming report uJth reference to operation of the parking lot it
Roanoke RunlcJpul (W,,drum) Airport:
#R,un,k,. Virginia
September 1. 1965
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
On August 30 Council*s Airport Committee met with Councll*s
Special Committee on Hangars and general rate structure and
examined the several assignments to date. Separate consideration
mas given to the preparation of Bidding Specifications for
advertising the Airport Parking Lot to replace the present three
(3) year contract ehich expires September 30, 1965.
The Committee voted unanimously to recommend to Council the
following:
I. R,advertise the Auto Parking Lot for u three (3) year
term to begin October 1, 1965o
2. Change the specified parkin9 chnrRes to the following:
0 - 30 Minutes .....................1at
Bp to 2 hours ......................25t
2 to 8 hours .......................40t
O to 12 hours ......................
12 - 24 hours ......................$1.00
Each added 24 hours ................$1.00
Advance meekly rate ................$5.00
3. Revise the existing Parking Lot specifications as necessary
tp up date and comply with City requirements ,nd use as
criteria for submitting new bids.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy L. Mebber
Roy L. Webber, Chairman Council*s
Airport Committee
Mr. Roy Pollard
Mr. Marcus Eaplan
Mr. Arthur Omens
Mr. Marshall Harris
Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland.
Chairman Special
Committee On
Hangars ~ Rates
Mr. C. E. Pond
Mr. Vincent Wheeler*
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committees. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIRRRATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
LEGISLATION-TAlES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure petitioning the General Assembly of Virginia to enact legislatiot
authorizing and empowering municipalities to impose, levy and collect l,col taxes on
payrolls, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St,liar offered the following Resolution
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(u16629) A RESOLUTION petitioning the General Assembly of Virginia to
enact legislation expressly authorizing iud empouering municipalities to impose, le!
and collect local taxes on payrolls.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 377.)
Hr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The Ballon nas seconded
by Wv. Pollard sad adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller. Wheeler sad mayor
Dillard ........................ ~ ................ ?,
NAYS: None ...........................
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to pre'pave
the proper'measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments, he presented same; mherenpou. Mr. Smaller offered the
following Resolution:
(=16630) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28. page 378.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ ?.
NAYS: None ............................O.
PARIiS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepar~
the proper measure creating a committee to assist ia and make recommendations for ti
long-range development of Mill Mountain Park, he presented same.
After a discussion by the members of Council as to the membership of the
committee. Mr. Jones offered the follo~ing Resolution:
(=16631) A RESOLUTION creating a committee to assist in and make recommenda
tions for the long-range development of Mill Mountain Park.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book,No. 28~ page 378.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded by
Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler'end Mayor
Dillard .......................................
NAYS: None ...........................0.
BUDGET-TAXES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure changing the penalty date on real estate tax payments in view of its
adoption of the fiscal year, he presented an Ordinance amending Section 3, Chapter
Title VI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. advancing the due dates of the
installment payments, and a second Ordinance amending Section 6, changing the penal
dates; uherenpon. Mr. Stoller moved that the following Ordinance amending Section 3
be placed upon its first reading:
(z16632) AN ORDINANCE tO upend and reordola Section 3 of Chapter 1, Title
¥I of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing the dates upon mhlch real
estate taxes become due and are payable.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 3 of
Chapter 1, Title VI of the Code of Roanoke, 1956, be, and said Section is hereby
upended and reordaiued to read and provide us folloms:
Sec. 3. Mhen real estate taxes due and payable.
All city taxes on real estate for each year shall be due and payable
during the year for uhich the same are assessed in four upproxlnately equal install-
Bents, as follous: One-fourth on or before March first; one-fourth on or before
June first; one-fourth on or before September first; and one-fourth on or before
November first of said year.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Rkeeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Honors. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Sto~lec then moved that the follomlng Ordinance unending Section 6 he
placed upon its first reading:
(=16633) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section 6 of Chapter 1.
Title ¥1 of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providin9 certain penalties for
the failure to make payment of current real estate taxes and tangible personal
property and capitation taxes on or before the dates upon mhich the same become due
and payable.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section b of
Chapter 1, Title VI Of the Code of the City Of Roanoke, 1955. be, and said Section
is hereby amended and reordained to rend and provide as folloms:
Sec. 6. Pennlties for failure to pay current taxes.
Any person mhd shall fail to pay to the city treasurer, on or before April
fifth. June fifth, September fifth and December fifth of each year. the quarterly
installment of real estate taxes becoming due and payable on or before March first.
June first, Se ptember first and November first, respectively, us provided by Section
3 Of this Chapter. and any person mhd shall fail to pay to the city treasurer on or
before December fifth of each year the tangible personal property or capitation tax
then due and payable as provided by Section 5 of this Chapter. shall be assessed and
shall pay a penalty of five per cent on the amount of such unpaid installment or tax
aa the case may be. Interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be
assessed and collected on the principal and penalties of all such taxes and levies
remaining unpaid from the date non fixed or hereafter fixed by general lam for the
payment of interest on delinquent taxes.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: None ...........................0.
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HOTIONS AND NISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TRAFFIC: Hayer Dillard pointed oat that nuder the present provJsloe$ of
the City Code the City Manager has authority .to remove psrhlog meters uithont
consulting Council end that he feels the body should be notified before uny parking
meters ore removed.
In this connection, Mr, William R. Hill, Executive Director, Oountomn
Roanoke, Incorporated, appeared before Council and voiced the opiniqn ~hst s system
for coordinating the removal of parking meters should be established.
After a discussion of the Better, Mr. Stellar moved that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure requiring the City Beringer to notify
Conncil before removing psrhing meters. The motion mas secosded by Br. Wheeler nad
unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Hr. Pollard presented n copy of s communication from the
Virginia Deportment of Nighuays to the City Hnnager with regard to the Virginia
State Route 599 project from Elm Ayenue to Franhlin Road, sdvisin9 that there ore
warehouses on Third Street, S. E,, Just north of Albemarle Avenue. owned by Mr.
C. C. Boys, that these two buildings currently have s rail siding Bbich will be take
by the First Street connection in the Virginia State Route 24 project, that damages
have been, or will he, raid the owner under the project for Route 24 for loss of Fei
access, that it appeqrs physically possible to provide rail access to these buildings
from the south by extending an existing spur tract, but that if the City of Roanoke
permits this to be done when the project for Route 599 is constructed it mill require
the lengthening of a bridge nt a cost of approximately $??,000, else damsges will
have to be paid the owner a second time for the loss of rail service, and requesting
that the City of Roanoke take the necessary steps to prevent the extension of the
spur from the south, if suck is contemplated, because if the city alloms the extensic
then the cost of extending the bridge or the damages for the loss of rail service
will have to be borne by parties other than the highmsy department.'
On motion of Er. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the commnnJcation mas filed.
On motion Of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
the meeting wan adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Wsyor
COUNCIL, REGULAR #EETING,
Benday. September 13, 1965.
The Council of the City of R,es,he met in regular ue~ting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Hoodey, September 13. 1965. et 2 p.a.. the regale]
meeting hour.
PRESENT: None ...................... O.
ABSENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones. Roy R. P, Il,rd, Sr.
Cloreuce. E. Pond, Burro! A. St,lief, Vincent S. Ih,clef and Meyer Benton O.
Dlllerd ....................................... 7.
OFFICERS PRESENT: BISs D,rule M. Graham, Deputy City Clerk.
A quorum foiling to oppear, the meeting mss not held.
APPROVED
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/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING.
Monday. September 200 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday. September 20. 1965. nt 2 p.mo. the
regular meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. Stoller. Vincent So Nheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7,
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor. and Mr. Janes N. Elncanon. City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend G. A.
Johnson. City Rescue Mission.
HINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
August 16. 1965. and the special meeting held on Mednesday. August lC. 1965. having
been furnished each membeF of Council. on motion of Hr. Stall,r. seconded by Mr.
Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
CITY MANAGER: Council having appointed Hr. Julian F. HIFst as City Ranugel
effective October IS. 1965. Mayor Dillard acknowledged the presence of Mr. Hirst
at the meeting.
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Clerk and the Acting City Manager give the
new City Manager all cooperation and that the City Clerk be directed to forward a
copy of the agenda for the furore meetings of Council to Mr. Hirst for his informa-
tion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing two leaf loaders for the Street Cleaning Department of the City of
Roanoke. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.. Monday,
September 20. 1965. and to be opened at 2 p.m** before Council. Rayor Dillard asked
if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no represe.ntative present
raisin9 any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed mtth the
opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Amount
Municipal Sales Company. Incorporated - $ 3.683.58
- $,165,28
- $,632.78
Shaffer Equipment ~ Supply Company - 4,841.10
Cary Hall Rachinery Company. Incorporated - 5,052.44
Mr, Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
T~e motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso Clarence E, Paid, Chairman, J, Robert
Thames and Bserord B, Thompson as members of the committee,
COAL:. Porsuont to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing the coal
requirements of the City of Rosnake for the period from October 1, 1965, through
September 30. 1966. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk snail 1:30
p,m,, Monday, September 20, 1965, amd to be opened at 2 p.m,. before Council,
Mayor Dillard asked ir anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no
representative present raising any question, tho Mayor instructed the City Clerh
to proceed mlth the opening of the bids; uhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the following bids:
~idder Furnace Coal Stoker Coal
Hunter ~ Cummings Company - $6,55 per ton $6.25 per ton
Blair Pltaer Coal and Fuel Oil
Company. Incorporated - $6.65 per ton $6.10 per ton
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorne
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance mith the recommendation
Of the committee, The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stall,r. Chairman. J. Robert
Thomas and Bm*ford B. Thompson as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2 p.m**
Monday. September 20. 1965. on the request of Mr. Howard E. Sigmon that property
located on Sweetbrier Avenue and Hollo,ell Avenue. S. W.. between Strother Road
and Bschner Street, described as Lots 1, Z, 3, 23, 24 and 25, Block 6, Corbiesham
Map. Official Tax Nos. 1651001. 1651002. 1651003. 1651016. 1651015 and 1651014. be
rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District. the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that the request be denied, was before Council:
'August 5. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its regular meeting of August 4. 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Claade D.
Carter. attorney representing M~. Slgmon. informed the Commission
of the intention of his client to erect 16 to 20 multi-family
housing units on the premises, which use is contrary to those
permitted under the present zoning.
In studying this reqaest, the Planning Commission noted that th~
proposed zoning map suggests single family residential use for
the development of the property. The Commission felt that the
density proposed for the subject property would not be compatible
with adjacent residential properties.
The City Planning Commission. therefore, recommends to City Council
that this rezonJng request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith for S. H. Embank
B, N. Eubank
Vice-Chairman'
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ir. Gleede D. Carter, Attorney, representing tko petitioner0 appeared
before Council iu support of the request of his clieut.
Also appearing were Hr. Signori and Mr. Richard i. flamlett. Contractor.
mhd discussed the question as to whether or not there Is sufficient space on the
lots for the housing units ned off-street parking.
Hr, Arthur L..~lmmer appeared before Council in opposition to the request
rot vezoning, raising the question of adequate parking space and protesting that
the housing units will create a traffic hazard on what is ODe a quiet street.
After a further discussion or the matter, members of Council indicating o
willingness to place the Ordinance providing fog the rezoning on its first reading.
b2t expressing a desire to see a plan for the location of the units and pavhing
f2cilitles before considering the Ordinance on its second reading. Hr. Stoller
moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16634) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥. Chapter 4. Section
1. of The Code of the City of Roanohe. 1956. in relation to Zoning.
WDEREAS. application has been made to the Council or the City of Roanohe
to have that property located on Sweetbrier Avenue and Bolloweli Avenue. $.
between Strother Road and Buckner Street, described as Lots 1-3 and 23-25, Block 8,
Corbieshaw Map. Official Tax Nos. 1651001-1651003 and 1651016-1651014, rezoned from
General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
~HEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land not be rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence
District; and
WHEREAS. notice required by Title XV, Chapter d, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in "The
Roanoke World-News," a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 20th
day of September, 1965, at 2 pom** before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezonlng; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be rezoned,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV. Chapter 4, Section l, of The Code. of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on Sueetbrier Avenue iud Hollomell Avenne, S, M., between
Strother Road and Buckner Street, described az Lots 1-3 aud 23-25, Block
Corbieshaw Map, designated on Sheet 165 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax Nose
1651001-1651003 and 1651016-16510~4, be, and is hereby, changed from General
Residence District to Special Residence District and the Zoning Map shall be changed
in this respect,
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The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Iheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O,
ACTS OF ACKNORLRDGEMENT: COuOcll having previously cited Kenneth Lee
Slmmols, II1, age fourteen, for the exceptional bravery and valor displayed on
December ?, 1964, in risking his own life to save the lives of two snail children
from a burning house trailer in Palmer Park. he appeared before the body math his
parents to receive a medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.
Mayor Dillard made the presentation which was acknowledged by the
recipient.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company.
transmitting a list of street lights which were Installed and/or removed during the
month of August, 1965, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
the communication nas filed.
AIRPORT: A communication from Roanoke Juoior Chamber of Commerce,
Incorporated, transmitting a Resolution offering to purchase a lighted sign for
installation at Roanoke Municipal (Ioodrum) Airport to identify the City of Roanoke
to all air passengers who may travel to and from Roanoke, provided the City will
supply the necessary electricity and maintain said sign. was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that Council accept the offer of the Roanoke Junior
Chamber of Commerce and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure accepting the sign and thanking the Junior Chamber Of Commerce for the
gift. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Incorporated. proposing that the downtown Roanoke traffic signal light system be
modified to allow pedestrians to cross one side of certain one-way street inter-
sections with the green light for vehicular traffic moving straight ahead
or away from ~hat side Of the intersection, was before Council.
In this connection, Mr, J. D, Sinh, Superintendent of Traffic Engineering
and Communications, appeared before Council, recommending that the proposal be
accepted and advising that the change can be made at no additional cost to the city.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council accept the proposal end that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to
modify the downtown Roanoke traffic signal light system accordingly and thanking
the Junior Chamber of Commerce for its suggestion. The motion was seconded by Mr.
~heeler and unanimously adopted,
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Ernest W. Ballon, Attorney, representing
Charles R. Paxton and Ila B, Paxton. requesting that property located 'at the'
southeast corner of Colonial Avenue and Twenty-second Street. S, N., described us
Lot 8, Block 2, Colonial Heights, Official Tax No. 1271108, he rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District, wes before Council.
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permission to mithdrum the p~titian for rezonlng, mas also before Council,
mlthdrom the petition for rezonlng, The motion mos seconded by Mr, Pond end
OUUGBT-ROSTINOS COGRT: A communication from J~dge Richard T. Edunrds,
Bustings Court, requesting un nppropriation of $112 rot a subscription to the Unit
States Lam Week, the volumes, if authorized, to be kept in the office of the Dustings
Court and available to all users, mas before Council,
offered the follouing emergenc! Ordinance transferring $112 from the Contingency
Fund:
(~16635) A~ ORDINANCE to amend end reorduin Section ~20, *Bustings Court,
providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 383.)
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
September IS, 1965, was before Council.
(n16636) A RESOLUTION authorizing tee installation of one 2500 lumen
Street, N. E., (AP Pole No. 2202D).
(For full text of Resolution0 see Resolution Book No. 28. page 383.)
Mr. St,lief moved the.adoption of the Resolution. The motion mew seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,wing vote:
AYES: Beasts. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St.lief. iheelet end
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYs: Noae .................. O,
BUDGET-BUILDINGS: The Acting City Mnnager submitted o written report.
recommending that $1500 be appropriated to cover the demolition of buildings
declared as unsafe by the Commissioner of Buildings for the balance of the fiscal
year.
Mr. St,lief moved that Cpuucil concur lathe recommendation of the Acting
City Manager end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z16637) AN OROINANCE to emend end reordnin Section ~63. ~Department of
Buildings.' and Section n166. "Contingencies.' of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 384.)
Mr. StolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St.liar. Wheeler and
Mayor Oillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-S~BEET5 AND ALLEYS: Coancil having appropriated $44.631.52 to
cover the uncompleted portion of the contract of Adams Construction Company for
paving of streets at various locations in the city in the total amount of $147.000.
the Actin9 City Manager submitted a written report, advising that it will also be
necessary to appropriate $1.T50 for testing services, and recommended that the
amount be appropriated for this purpose.
Hr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the f,Il,wing emergency Ordinance:
(~16638) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =82. "Street Repair.'
and Section ~166, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of O~dinance. see Ordioance B~ok NO. 28, page 384.)
Br. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Bt, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .............~ .... O.
BUDGET-STATE HIGHNAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that Interstate 581 husbeen opened to traffic down to Orange
Avenue. that with the additional heavy traffic mhich will be imposed on that portion
of Orange Avenue from Peach Road. N. W.. to Courtland Road. N. E.. steps should be
taken to provide an adequate surface on this portion of Orange Avenue. and recom-
mended that the contract of Adams Construction Company for paving of streets et
various locations in the city be extended in the amount of $6.500 for this purpose.
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Nv. Stotier moved that Council ootcur Ia the recowxeodattoo of the Aokizg
City #taGger and offered the folloulag emergency Ordinance authorizing the
extensIoo of the cozCroct:
(#16639) AN ORDINARCE oethorlzing the extension of a certnla eontrnot
for street paring heretofore authorized robe entered into hy Ordinance No, 16339;
and.providing for an elergency.
(For foil text of Ordinooce, see Ordinance Oooh Wo. 28, page 385.)
Hr. Stoller Bored the adoption ef the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Yessr$o Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: ,None .................. OD
Mr. Wheeler then offered the.following emergency Ordinance transferring
$8,500 from the Contingency Fund:
(~16640) AN ORDINANCE to amend and.reordaJn Section ~82, "Street Repair,"
and Section ~166. "Contingencies." of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. aDd
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28, page 386.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b7 Mr. 5toller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, [heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The Acting City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various mnnicipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
"RoanoRe, Virginia
September 20, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hereby request authority to fill the following vacancies
in the City Forces, all of which are needed:
Health Department - Public Health Nurse, Group 12
Purchasing Department - Clerk-Stenographer, Group 15
Refuse Collection 5 Disposal - 2 Disposal Laborers, Group 10
5trent Repair - I Street Crew Helper. Group g
Sewer and Drain - I Street Crew Helper, Group g
Water Department - I Shift Standby Man, Group 5
I Junior Meter Header, Grade 15
Public Welfare - I Social Worker: Group 10
I Clerk-Typist "B' Group 14
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
Mr, SO,lief moved that Council coneor in the recommendotions of the Actin
City Homager and that the matter be referred to ihe CltyAttoroe! for preparation
ot the proper measure. Tko motion wes aecooded by Mr. Pond nod unanimously od,pled
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-SCHOOLS: Council having opproprloted $1500 to cover the
addition of approximately 300 members og the school system fo · survey o~ the
Pay Plan by the Public Administration Service. the Acting City Manager submitted
n mritten report, advising that It will be necessary to extend the contract with
the Public Administration Service in the amount of $1500.
Hr. So,lief moved that Council concur Jn the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager end offered the following Resolution:
(a16641) A RESOLUTION authorizing an extension of the comprehensive
review or the City*s classification and compensation plans and of certain other
services contracted to be rendered to the City by Public Administration Service.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Dook No. 20. page 386.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Hayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
PARKS AND PI. AYGROU~DS: The Acting City Hanager submitted a written
report, recommending that he be authorized to rent approximately four feet of floor
space la the radio transmitter building atop Hill Hountain to the United States
Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. for · radio transmitter and receiver.
to be used by the Jefferson National. Forest. at a rental of $324 per annum.
Hr. SO.lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Hanager and that the foil,wing Ordinance he placed upon its ~Irst reading:
(m16642) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental of four (4) square feet
of floor space In the main equipment room of the transmitter building atop Hill
Mountain to the United States Government for use by its Department of Agriculture.
Forest Service. upon certain terms and conditions.
WHEREAS. the CitF Ranager has advised the Council that the United States
Government*s Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. desires to rent certain
space In the math equipment room of the City*s transmitter building atop Hill
Hountain for use of a radio transmitter and receiver end associated equipment and
also. certain outside space for antenna support, and said agency is agreeable to
the terms and provisions hereinafter contained.
THEREFORE. DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that said
City doth hereby agree to rent to the United States Government. for use by its
Department o! Agriculture. Forest Service. four (4) square feet of floor space in
the main equipment room of the transmitter building atop Hill Hountain for said
ogency*s asa £or the placement and operation of a radio transmitter and receiver.
with associated equipment and. also. space adjacent to said building for an antenna
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support with aa antenna attached, to be connected by coaxial cable to the radio
equipment in said building, upon the following terms and conditions:
'1, That the right of such use shall commence during the calendar year
1966, au or after January Ism ia said year;
2. That the term of said agreement shall be from month to month or from
year to year with the right in either party to terminate said agreement upon 30-days
written notice to said other party, the type of term to be at the option of said
Government;
3, That the Government pay to the City the sum of $324.OO per year,
payable in equal quarter-annual payments of $81.00, each;
4. That the City supply without additional charge therefor heat. light,
water and electric power, but not telephone service, reasonably necessary for the
operation of the aforesaid radio equipment:
5. That authorized representatives or employees of said Governnent*s
agency have a free right of ingress and egress to and from the aforesaid premises
at all reasonable times In end about the operation and maintenance of said radio
equipment;
6, That the radio and other equipment installed on the City's premises
pursuant hereto be located In such place or places and be of such type as is
specified or approved by the City's Chief Communications Officer; and
?o That the City reserves the right to terminate the aforesaid agreement
at any time on 30-days' prior notice in writing to said Governmental agency should
the City need for its oma use the space or premises hereinabove mentioned or
should said agencyOs radio equipment interfere, by its operation, with the operation
of the City's radio or communications equipment.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the agreement herein authorized to be entered
into on behalf of the City may be effected by the Cityts execution of a written
lease agreement embodying the terms herein provided or, at the option of said
Government, by the issuance of a purchase.order of said Government, referrin9 to
the terms and provision of this ordinance,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Steller, Wheeler a~d
Mlynr Dillard ......................... ~7.
NAYS: None .................. 0.
STREETS ANn ALLEYS: Council having referred the question of street
improvements on Mountain Avenue and Orchard Hill Street, S. E., in the vicinity of
the Community Hospital of Roanohe Valley, back to the Acting City Manager for
additional information, the Acting City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting the additional information and advising that the total amount of cost for
the work to be accomplished by the city is $?,900.
In this connection, Mr. H. Cletus Hroyles, Director of Public Norks,
appeared before Conncil and explained Jn detail the mark proposed to be done.
After · further discussion of the question, the Acting City Manager
advising that Bo approprlotioa is.needed at this time. bet that authority for the
proposed lmprovemelt is required. Mr. St,lief moved thet Council concur il the
recommendation of the Acting City Manager and that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Ir. Pollard nad unanimously adopted.
5BH£R$ AND STORM DRAINS-PARIS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred
to · committee coup.ned of Hessrs. Hurray A. Stoller. Chairman. Arthur S. Omens.
Rex Z. Mitchell. Jr** and H. Cletus Hroyles for study, report and recommendation
a request of Hr. Homord B. Signori thate sewer.proJect be-initiated to serve the
1500 blocks of Carlisle Avenue and Gordon Avenue. S. E.. and on offer to donate
a swimming pool for Golden Park. provided the city will operate same after it is
completed, the Acting City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the
foil,ming communication from the Director of Public Norks with regard to a new
proposal of Hr. Slgmon. the Acting Gity Manager recommending that the revised offer
be accepted:
"DAZE: September 16, 1965
TO: Mr. J. Robert Thomas. ActlngCity Manager
FHOH: Hr. H. Cletus Hroyles. Director of Public Norks
Attached lsa letter dated September I5. 1965. from Mr. Howard E.
~lgmon. President. and Hr. Richard R. Homlett. ~ecretarys of
Golden Park Corporation.making a proposal relative to the con-
of fifty-three (53) homes, a few of which have already been built
and mill soon be occupied.
In general the proposal is as follows:
Zhe Golden Park Corporation agrees to dedicate a five
foot strip of land on the sooth side of Corlisle Avenue
extending across lots 6 through 27, Block 5, Riverdale
Map. and a ten foot strip on the north side of Gordon
Avenue. extending across lots 34 through 51. in the
same block, and to construct approximately 1200 feet of
sanitary sewer according to the City of Roanoke speci-
fications, which sewer will serve lots 8 through 27;
conditioned upon the City agreeing to construct approxi-
mately 1.O00 feet of 8" sewer line to serve lots 34 through
51, BlockS, Rlverdale Hap and serving lots 4 through 21,
Block 4, Riverdale Map. It is estimated that*the Cityes
would amount to approximately $7.5000
As pointed out in Mr. Slgmon*s letter, this will enable his firm to
start work on their port of the sewer immediately, which will serve
Also attached is a sketch plan. indicating in green the street
dedication and in red the proposed sewer lines.
Zn light of the proposed.street dedication I feel that the breakdown
of cost would be equitable. Normally. under a sewer project the City
that the City accept Mr. Slgmon*s proposal and that the City be
authorized to receive bids on the sewer line proposed to be con-
S/ H. Cletus Bro¥1~s
H, Cletus Hroyles
Director of Public Works"
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
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of the proper measure, Mr, Stoller pointing out that such action automatically
relieves his committee of that phase of its study, The motion uaw seconded by
Mr, Pond and umanfmnutly adopted,
The Acting City Manager voicing the opinion that bids on that portion of
the work to be done by the city.should be advertised rot us soon as possible,
Smaller moved that the Acting City Manager be authorized to proceed with advertising
for said bids, The motion ems seconded by Mr, Wheeler and uuanimously adopted,
STATE RISRMAYS: The Acting City Mannger submitted a written report, ·
advising that he has secured a signed option for the purchase of Parcel No, 015 and
un easement from Bertha L, Nofsinger, et ul., needed in connection with the iuprove-
meat of Virginia State Route 24 at a price of $500, and recommended that authority
be granted for acquisition of the land and easement,
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16643) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of one (1) parcel of
land and an easement needed for the City*s State Route No. 24 Project. upon certain
terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dna/ No, 28. page
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, ~heeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that he has secured a signed option for the acquisition of o construction
easement over Parcel No. OT6 from Mrs, Lillian Po Conner, needed in connection with
the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, in the amount Of $1,500. and recommended
that authority be granted for the acquisition of the easement,
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16644) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a certain constructi,
easement over a certain parcel of l~nd, needed for the City*s State Route No. 24
Project, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29, page
Mr, Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?,
NAYS: None ..................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report.
advising that in attempting to negotiate for the acquisition of a construction
easement over Parcel No. Ogl owned by the Blaine Berry Estate, needed in connection
with the Improvement of Virginia State Route 24, it appears that a clear title may
not be had becnnse or minors la the estntej consequently, it mill be necessary to
acquire the easement by condemnation proceedings.
Mr. St*lief moved that Council concur in the recaeeendntlon of the Acting
City Manager and offered the foil*ming emergency Ordinance;
(s16645) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition or n
certain construction easement in real estate, necessary for the lmproveeont nnd
construction of State Route No. 24, in the City; providing rot the acquisition of
said easement by condemnation, and for moving for a right of entry thereon; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St*lief, hheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that he has been unable to negotiate an option to purchase Parcel Nos. 070,
072 and 075 from Roanoke Distribution Company, Incorporated. C. C. Eova and Pearl
Bore and William C. Bore and Georgia Born. needed in connection ~lth the improremont
of Virginia State Route 24, at the appraised values of $59,927, $9.577 and $1,129,
and recommended that a firm offer be made for the acquisition of the parcels of land
mith a view of instituting condemnation proceedings, if necessary.
Council having previously been informed of the possibility of the City of
Roanoke being required to bear the cost of lengthening a bridge at an estimated
amount of $77.000 or pay damages to Mr. C. C. Dove a second time for the loss of
rail service when the project for Route 599 is constructed, Mr. Jones moved that
the matter be referred back to the City Manager for further st*dy with the City
Attorney in view of such possibility. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that authority be granted for the acquisition of four parcels of land
needed in connection with the construction of Virginia State Route 599.
Mr. St*Ilar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16646) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of four (4) certain
parcels of land needed for the CltySs State Route No. 599 Project. upon certain
terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 390.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
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AVES: Messrs. Garland. J,nee. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Eheeler eld
Mayor Dillard ......................... -7.
NAYS: ~oee ..................
STATE HIGH#ATE: The Acting City Reneger submitted e written report.
recowmeedlng that authority be greeted for the acquisition of Parcel No. 009 fro.
R. S. end A. Genevieve Marshall. needed In connection with the construction of
Virginia State Route 599. et a price of $2.?00.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16647) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of n certain parcel
of land needed for the City's State Route No. 599 Project. upon certain terms end
conditions; end providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance B,oh No. 20. page 392.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard. Poed, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................
STATE HIGUNAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report.
advising that he has been unable through negotiation to acquire an option of Parcel
No. 015 from E. M. and Mary V. Pendleton. needed in connection with the construction
of Virginia State Route SUg. at the appraised value of $4.~50. and recommended
that authority be granted for acquisition of the parcel of laud at the appraised
value or by condemnation, if necessary.
Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16646) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of
a certain property necessary for the improvement and construction of the City's
Route No. 599 Project. in the City; authorizing the City Manager to make to the
owners thereof an offer for the Cities purchase of said property; providing for
the acquisition of said property bI condemnation, under certain circumstances, and
for a right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 393.)
Mr. Et.lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,liar. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... T,
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PAY pLAN-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
referred to the Personnel ,apartment for study, report and recommendation the
question of deleting one Deputy Clerk, Group IS, and the creation of a second
Chief Deputy Clerk. Group 13, In the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court budget.
the Acting City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the following
communication from the Personnel Director:
'September 1, 1965
City #nuDger
City of Roanoke
City flail
Roanoke, Vlrgimin
Dear Sir:
The following ere my findings concerning the creation of an
additional Chief. Deputy Clerk in the Juvemile and Domestic ielatlons
Court, mhile cbolishing a Deputy Clerk as such,
Ia order to miletain a fair and equitable classification plan,
the creation of ce additional Chief Deputy Clerk cum only be done
where the work load or · Deptty Clerk charges or increases in such
a way as to necessitate the ap-grading of the Job to Chief Depot7
Clerk, This is not the case with regard LO our present circum-
stances la the Juvenile end Oowestlc Relations Court, In this
particular situation, the only reason for the creation of in
additional Chief Deputy Clerk is the fact that we do not uish to
demote tke present Chief Deputy Clerk, Mrs, imlley, lo the
position of Deputy Clerk vacated by Mrs. Carter who for the present
has assumed the Chief Deputy Clerk*s Job. Based upon the above I
cannot recommend the creation or an additional Job of Chief Deputy
Clerk in the Juvenile and monastic Relations Court at this time.
The present circumstances, fn the Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court, 6f HFS. Carter presently a Deputy Clerk, assuming
the Job or Chief Deputy Clerk, while Hrs. imiley is in the hospital
is not unusual, The assigning of different duties due to another
employee being on a leave of absence is the normal procedure in
any department. The fact that Mrs. Carter while assuming the duties
Of Chief Deputy Clerk is performing these duties better than Mrs,
Smiley, mhD is presently on leave of absence Is well taken, however,
while an employee is absent from work due to Illness is not the
correct time to reclassify her, which will result in n demotion in
both job title and pay.
It Is therefore my recommendation that upon Mrs. Smileyts
return to work she be notified in writing according to the Cityts
present personnel ordinance that she is going to be reclassified as
· Deputy Clerk. At the time of this notification she should also
be instructed as to her appeal rights before the Roanoke City
Personnel Board. la this way both the City and Mrs. 5alley will
have the opportunity to present their side to an impartial board
concerning Mrs. 5mileyes demotion. The Personnel Board can then
either approve or disapprove the reclassification of the employee
and refer, their findings to the City Manager for final determina-
tion. If the Personnel Board approves the reclassification of Mrs.
Smlley to Deputy Clerk. then Mrs. Carter. who has at present assumed
the duties of Chief Deputy Clerk. should be promoted to that
position in both Job title and proper pay for that particular Job.
The hearing of cases such as the above with regard to reclassification
and demotion is one of the responsibilities of the Personnel Board
according to our present personnel ordinance, and I believe this
to be the most fair and equitable manner In which to handle this
particular case which now faces the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court.
Very truly yours,
S/ David 5, Ferguson
David 5. Ferguson
Personnel Directorw
Mr. 5to~ler moved that the matter be referred to the Personnel Doard for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDXTOR: Zhe City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
Of Roanoke for the month of August. 1965.
Mr. 5toiler moved that the report be received and filed. Zhe motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred ~o the City Planning Commission for
study, report and ~ecommendation the request of the Nest,vet Development Carp,ratio
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that a 3.8$4-ecre tract of land located between the Norfolk and Western
Compan! property and murks Street. S. M** north of Restorer Avenue. Official Tax
No. 1520102. be resined from Geaernl Residence District to Special Residence
District. the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending
that the request be granted.
Mr. Stiller moved that a public hearing on the master be bald at 7:30
p.m.. November 1, 1965. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and ,nanimoesly adopted
STREET WARES: The City Planning Commission submitted the foliomlng report
recommending that the name of Garden City Boulevard. S. K.. be changed to Yellow
Mountain Rood from its Junction with Yellow Mauntain Road to the city limits:
"September 16. 1965
The Donorabl~ Denton O. Dillard. Mayor.
and Members of City Council
City of Roanoke. YJrglnia
Gentlemen:
In its regular meeting of September 15. 196S. the City Planning
Commission considered the matter of changing the name Of Garden
City Donlevard to Yellom Mountain Road from Its Junction with
Yellow Mountain Road to the City limits line (approximately two
blocks).
This matter was referred to the Planning Commission on August
1965 by the City Manager after a resident located on this portion
of Garden City Boulevard bad complained about difficulty in
getting mail. The Postmaster for the City has verified this
difficulty yin the attached letter. The City Planning Commission
found this condition is cause for confusion and is contradictory
of the intent of the maser plan for street naming which requires
continuity and regularity.
The City Plannin9 Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the aforementioned blocks (3800 and 3900 blocks) of Garden
City Boulevard be renamed to Yellow Mountain Road and to proceed
with the preparation of the necessary ordinance.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. 5math
Harry B. Boynton
Chairman'
Mr. Stiller mired that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LXBRARXES: The Raleigh Court branch Library Committee submitted the
following report, recommending that Randolph Frantz and John R. Chappelear. Jr**
Architects, be engaged to prppare the plans and specifications for all furnishings
and equipment for the Dranch Library:
"Pursuant to notion duly seconded and adopted at regular
meeting of Council August 9, 1965 to consider the matter of
equipment, the Raleigh Court Dranch Library Committee met un
Thursday, September 2, 1965 and adopted the following recom-
mendations:
1. Recommend that Randolph Franta and John Ch~ppelear, Jr.,
Architects for the branch, be engaged to prepare specifica-
tions for necessary furniture and equipment that shall be
selected in co-operation with the library director, to
submit the specifications for competitive bids, and to
follow prescribed procedures of the City of Roanoke and
the State Library far the purchase thereof.
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That the Architect°s fee be 6~ or the totcl cost of the
furniture uud equipment, such fee to be reimbursed 40'~ by
the State Librcr! from the federal grant If the totcl
amount of the fee and the cost of the equipment does not
exceed the $15,000 itemized in the uppllcctlon ret federnl
funds,
S/ Rgbert A. Garland
Robert A, Garland, Chairman
S! Jumg~ Em J~ne~
James t. Jones
S! Yurrav A. Stellar
Murray A. Stoller
Sidney P. Chockley
S! Elisabeth Mt Drewrv
Rllsabeth H, Orewry
S/ Evans Bt Jessee :
Rvunn H, Jessee
S/ Andrew Bt Thompson
Mr, Garland moved that action on the report of the committee he deferred
until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
AIRFORT: The Airport Committee and the Hangar and Rates Committee
submitted n Joint report with regard to rates and fees ut Roanoke Runicipal (Noodraml
Airport:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 15, 1965
TO Roanoke City Council
Roanoke. Virginia ~
Gentlemen:
On August~30 Councllts Airport Committee and Special Com-
mittee on Hangars held a joint meeting to examine and recommend
to Council those changes in Airport Rates and fees considered
necessary to more equitably meet increased operating caste
The Joint Committee voted favorably to recommend the following
changes to Council including a public bearing, ~
Group ml consisting of a business fee; hangar, hangar
office and ground rentals will increase approximately
'365 as shown under PROPOSED on the attached comparison
of items covered in this group.
Group n2 consist of two (2) divisions of building space.
Section *A* for businesses located in the terminal building
lobby and Section em* for U. S. Government space located in
both the Terminal and Office Building mi. ,This group, as
increase of 37~.
Respectfully.submitted,
S! RoT L, Webber
Roy L. Webber, Chairman Council*s
Airport Committee
S/ Robert A, Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
Special Committee
Mr. Garland moved that Council accept the report of the committee and
that a public hearing on the proposed rates and fees be held at ?:30 p.m** October
4, 19650 The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS-' NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS~ NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES:AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance DO. 16620. vacating, discontinuing and
closing abut portion of Roy Drive, S. I** running parallel to Southern Hills Drive,
east of Griften Rosd, located within the limits of the City or Roanoke, and abut
portion of au unnamed street between Hlocks I sad 2. Southern Hills (sow a portion
of Lot T, Dloch 1, Edgehill Estates), having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over, Hr. grolier offered the folloming Ordinance
for its second reading and final adoption:
(s16620) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandoning, vacating, discontinuing
and closing certain streets or portions thereof located partially in the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, as shoun gu the Map of Section No. 1, Southern Dills, of record
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat
Hook 3, page 16.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 281 page 37g.)
Mr. grolier moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
TAXES: Ordinance No. 16632, amending and reordainlng Section 3. Chapter
1, Title VI. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, advancing the due dates of
the installment payments on real estate taxes, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body, Mr. Stoller
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#16632) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 3 of Chapter I.
Title VI of the Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956, providing the dates upon which
real estate taxes become due and are payable,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 381.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr, Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Harland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................Os
TALES: Ordinance No. 16633, amending and reordaining Section 6, Chapter 1
Title VI. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1966, changing the penal~ dates on
real estate tax payments, having previously been before Council for its first
reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(a16633) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 6 of Chapter I. Title
VI of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing certain penalties for the
failure to mnhe payment of current real estate texas nod teagfble personal propertF
aid capitation taxes on or beforo the dates upon which the same become due end
payable.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No, 20, page 302.)
Mr, St011er moved the ed0pti0n of the Ordinnnce, The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pollard end adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Momars, Gerlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and
Mn/or Dillard .........................7,
NAYS: None ..................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed tbeClty Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies la rations
municipal departments since thef are of an emergency nature, he presented name;
mhereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(e1664g) A RESOLBTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 394.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoptioa of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ..................O.
TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure requiring the City Manager to notify the body before removing parking
meters, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller moved that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
(g166501 AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaifling Section 07, Chapter 1,
of Title IVIII of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to motor vehicles
and the establishment of and changes in parking meter zones.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 67, in
Division 2, Article VI of Chapter 1, Title IVIII of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
relating to motor vehicles and the establishment of and changes in parking meter
zones be, and said section is hereby amended and reordained, to read and provide
as follows:
Sec. 87. Parking meter zones.
The parking meter zones as heretofore established upon certain
of the public streets, parts of streets or other public places in
the city and in effect upon the passage of this ordinance ere hereby
approved and ratified by the city council, and the operation,
supervision and use thereof are expressly made subject to the pro-
visions of this division.
The city manager may, from time to timetereafter, upon any
streets or parts of streets or other public places In the city
where, in his Judgment and as the result of engineering and traffic
surveys, conditions so require, establish parking meter zones
wherein, during any period from 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.. each
day except Sundays and on the folloming holidays: New Year*s Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day.
Christmas Day.or the Monday next following any such day should
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such holiday rail aa Sunday, the parking or vehJcle~ may be
controlled by cola-operated parking melers~ to be installed and
operated lo occo~dnuce.mlth the provisions or this division,
Individual perking spaces shall bo designated mitbin said zones
by lines or mcrhlogs on the street or by signs or mothers erected
along said street, or other public place, The privilege or
pcrhlog vehicles Il purhlsg meter zones so establishedshull,
by signs,or markers placed on said pnrhlng meters, be limited to
the period of time established bi the olay munsger for the
pcrticulnr zone* Either 6, 12, lO, 24, 30 or 36 minutes, 1/2 to
I hour, 1/2 to 2 hours, or 1/2 to 5 hours, In intervals of 1/2
hosr, us the cube may be,
The city manager shell, prior to establishment of pur~lag
' meter zones under the provisions of this.section, notify the
council in writing or the proposed establishment or such nones
and shall obtain from the cooecil its approval thereof by
resolution adopted by the coencil,.upon approval of which such
change shall become effective; end the sane shall be shomn, by
location and type, upon un official parhing map~ one copy of
uhich shall be maintained by the city clerh in said clerh*s
office and another copy of which shall be maintained by the
city manager in the traffic bureau of the police department.
Thereafter, every proposed change relating to the control of
parking by the use of parhing meters upon public streets and
public places of the city shall be first reported by the city
manager to the council and be subject to similar approval by
said council; and shall, ir approved, be similarly entered and
shown upon each of the official parking maps referred to herein-
The motion mas seconded by Er. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
SCHOOLS: Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution recognizing the
public services rendered by the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services in
the organization, administration and development of local programs under the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964:
(~16651} A RESOLUTION recognizing the public services rendered by the
Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services in the organization, administration
and development of local programs under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 395,)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ................... O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Mr. Stoller ~ead the following statement with regard
appropriutin9 $5,000 in order to qualify for s matching gift from the Tonphins
residents of the City of Roanoke for bottoming cards at the Roanoke Public Library
and its Branch Libraries:
'September 16, 1965.
Ronorsble Msyor ond Fellon Renbers of
Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia,
Gentlemen:
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By letter of Seplember 3 me were advised that we would lose the
$$,000 wat'chisg'gift'from th~ Tompklss Estate.
la our budget sessions ! thought m'e h*d made it plain that me
sere increasing our appropriation rot books $5,000 to qualify
for the matching gift. Since it appears that Er* Freak M.
Samara, Executor, ss donor, requires that no federal fends be
used (and incidentally ut the time Council hsd so knouledge of any
federal funds angle) ue should do what Is necessary to obtain
the mstehlog gift
Yhile I consider it unfortunate that the Tompkias funds are being
used is uspecioliaed area (like Bacon it is preferrable to toke
sl~l knowledge for our province) at least the additional $5,000
con be used in part to meet the 'knowledge explosion.' Tremendous
Increases in knowledge have made conventional library purchases
insufficient and outmoded.
Mhere is the Boney coming from? Libraries the country over ore
chargi~$5 to $10 for snncel non-resident family cards. Our
1,200 non-resident users pay $2, which is inadequate. Residents
are spending $1.75 per capita exclusive of capital and supplementary
appropriations (Department 121 in the 1965-66 Budget). There are
probably 4 users in the average family. Increasing the charge to
$6.25 may produce $5,100 additional revenue to supply the $5,000
additional appropriation.
I move that $5,000 be appropriated to Object Code 39 of Department
121 to obtain the matching funds, I further move that the City
Attorney prepare the necessary amendment to specify $6.25 as the
non-resident borromer fee.
Respectfully,
S! Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.#
In this connection, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Drewry, President of the Roanoke
Public Library Board, Mr. Evans B, Jesses, a member of the Library Board, and Mr.
Milldam L. Rhitesides, Director of the Roanoke Public Library, appeared before
Council in support of the appropriation of $5,000 and agreed that some increase
should be made in the non-resident borrower fee.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorne]
be directed to. prepare the proper measures appropriating the $5,000 and increasing
the non-resident borrower fee, the awount of the fee to be. decided upon before
final action is tahen. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopt*d.
BUDGET-CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Stoller read the folloulng prepared statement
uith regard to an official visit to the City of Roanoke of the Mayor of Mania, Korea
'September 16, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
It now appears that Mayor Chun of Mania will be in Roanoke October
24-27. Be is invited to stay at OUr home. Tentatively we plan
to leave Sunday, the 2dth, free after his arrival. Monday, the
25tho me plan to take him to the MUyOF*S Prayer Breakfast, to see
City Operations in the morning, Innch with me and attend Conncil*s
meetin9 in the afternoon, and spend the evening with Korean friends
here. Tuesday we expect to Show him City operations morning and
afternoon, have e.dntch-treut luncheon mith the directors Of the
InternatJonsl Municipal Cooperation Committee, and u formal dinner
at Hotel Roanoke in the evening. .It is expected that the dinner
would be Counciles gesture. Agreement is therefore requested to
sion the bill on behalf of Council for the dinner. A~ ut 20
Should be in attendance and the cost should run $100.
Respectfully,
S! Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. 5toiler.#
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Mr. Stoller moved that Mayor Dillard be authorized and directed to sign
the bill for the dinner ntn cost not to exceed S100, The motion uus seconded by
Mr. Pollard ced unanimously cdopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mr. Stoller read the folloulug sentencer mith regard
to plans rot u civic center:
"September 16, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellou Mashers of
Boauohe City Council.
Mosnohe, V?giuin.
Gentlemen:
As an example of abe excellent material available in the Rounohe
Public Library, I call to your attention *Auditoriums end Arenas:
Supplement, Facts From A Survey by the International Association
of Auditorium Managers** (This is Librnry Mo, 338411258 In 8)
Contained in the pamphlet ire the replies to the 1963 question-
nuires of the Association.
1. The trend is to locate such buildings in n civic center.
2. There will be n continued groxth of such facilities.
3. 73~ are located mithin u mile OF less of the business
district center and near major hotels and restaurants.
4. Buildings coutinne to be operated under three basic
philosophies: some meet operating costs and amortize
capital costs; some meet operating costs only; some ore
expected to be subsidized us a community service. Of
the 10 buildings that reported their revenues and
expenditures for 1961-62, 23 brahe even or operated ut
a profit and 4T operated at a loss. Self-operated
concessions appear tabu un important factor in
profitable operations.
Mhile primarily of interest to members Of the Civic Center
Committee, this little publication should prove valuable to
all Councilmen. To ansmer our question, our plans are
suitbble and by implication Snlem*s are not.
Respectfully,
S/ Murray A, Stoller
Murray A. 5toller."
Mr. Pollard moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
BUILDING DEPARTM£NT: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. J. M
Yeatts, ns n member of the Board of Appeal, Building Code, will expire on September
30, 1965, and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomincation the name of J. M. Yeutts.
There being no further nominations, Mr. J. M. Yeatts was reelected us
member of the Board of Appeal, Building Code, for a term of'five years beginning
October 1, 1965, hi the following vote:
FOR MR. Y£ATTS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 8toller, Mheeler
hud Mayor Dillard ............. ~ ..................
MUNICIPAL COURT: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Judge Harris
Birchfield ns Substitute Judge of the Municipel Court will expire September 30,
1965, and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
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Mr. Mheeler pieced In nominltJon the Rime or HIrris S. Blrchfield.
There being ·o r·rtber nominutlots, Judge Herric S. Birchrleld mst
reelected Is Substit·te Judge or the Municipal Court for · term or r,ur y,sro
beginning October 1, 1965, by the r,Il,ming vote:
FOR JUDGE fllRCHFIELR: Messrs. GIrlundo Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lief,
iheeler iud Muyor Dlllurd .............................. 7.
RUNIClPAE COURT: Judge Raymond P. aurnes having submitted his resignation
· s Substitute Judge of the MunJcipsi Court, Mayor Dillard called rot nominutio~ to
rill the vacancy.
Mr. St,lief placed in nomination the nome or #Milner F. Dillard.
There being no further nominations. Mr. Milluer F. Dillard nas elected Is
Substitute Judge or the Municipal Court for · term or ro~ yesrs beginning October
l, 1965, by the rolloulng vote:
PaR HR. DILLARD: Messrs. Garland° Jones. Pollard, Pond. St,lief. Rheeler
lid May~ Dillard ....................................... 7.
On uotlon of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously Udopted,
the meeting ~es adjourned.
AT]'EST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL NEETING.
Wednesday. Septeober 22, 1965
The Council of the City of Roaeoke Bet la special meeting Is the Audit,flat
or the City*s Health Center. Wednesday. September 22. 1965. at 7:30 p.m., for the
purpose of continuing lbo p'ubllc hearing on the proposed Z,,lng Ordinance to ~e~mit
to voice their requests regarding proposed zoning of r~ous
attorneys
parcels of lend.
PRESENT: Coancflae~ Robert A. Garland, J,sea E. J,n,n. R~! R. Poilzrd,
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond. Hurray A. St,lieF and Mayor Benton O. Dillard---~ ..........
ABSEnt: Coonc~luan Vincent S. Nheeler ..................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. James N. ~lncanon. City Attorney.
ZONING: C,,moil having continued its public hearing until 7:30 p.m..
September 22. 1965. on the proposal of the Roanoke City Planning Co~oission to adopt
an Ordinance amending in its entirety Chapter 4. of Title IV. of The Code of the
City of Roanoke. 1956. ns presently amended, relating to Zoning. thereby amending.
supplementing, changing or modifying all of the regulation*s, restrictions, boundurie:
end districts provided for in said chapter or shown on the Z,nan9 Plan referred to
in Section I of said chapter for the purpose of continuing the public hearing on
th~ pr,posed Zoning Ordinance to permit attorneys end citizens to voice their
requests regarding proposed zoning of various parcels of land. the matter wes before
the body.
Hr. John D. Cart. Attorney. representing the P. C. Huff Estate. appeared
before Council regardin9 the z,nih9 of property located on the south si~e of
Hershberger Road. N. W.. between Huff Lane and Cove Road consisting of a 1.23-acve
tract of land, Official Tax No° 2350107; a S4.51-acre tract of land, Official Tax
No. 2360101; a 206.10-acre tract of land. Official Tax No. 2490101 and a 1.41-acre
tract of land. Official Tax No° 2490102 presently zoned General Residence District
and proposed to be zoned under Section 130.08, Industrial Derelopment Dtntrict -
of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and advised he will be unable to discuss the
until certain studies being made by the Plannin9 and Engine,rim9 Deportments of the
City of Roanoke are completed,
Mr. Dexter N. Smith, Director of City Planning, advised that the questions
regarding the P. C. Huff Estate could be worked out in n few days.
Mr. John D. Cart, Attorney, representing the McClaugherty Estate, appeared
before Council regarding the znning of property located on the north side Of Hrandon
Avenue, S. W., east of Mindsor Avenue, described as Lots 1-6. Block 6, Stratford
Court, Official Tax Nos. 1250701 - 1250705 now zoned an General Residence District
and proposed to be zoned under Section 130.05, General Commercial District -
of the proposed Zoning Ordinance and advised that an oil company is interested in
five of the lots and he mill file a petition for rezonimg of the property if this
materializes.
Mr. Morton Honeyme·, Attorney, representing Mr. Berrey S. Lull·so ·ppeered
before Council opposing the proposed zoning of · 5.II-acre St·ct of land loc·ted
o· the north side of She·eedoeh Ave·ce, N. W,, betueen Old Stevens Road end West
Side Boulevard, Official Tem No. 2732201 end e O.60oecre trees of lend loceted on
the soethuest car·er of West Side Boulevard and Shenendosb Ave·ne, Official Tom
No. 2732301, now zoned es BusS·ess District and proposed to be zoned under Section
130,01, Si·gin Femil~ Residential District - RS-2 of the proposed Zoning 0rdi·e·ce.
Mr, Morton Boneyeen, Attorney, representing Mrs~ Tobee Rosenberg Kaplan
znd the Lube Rosenberg end Berry Rosenberg Estates, appeared before Council ie
opposition to the proposed mania9 of property loceted on tho southwest car·er Of
Melrose Ave·ne and Thirty-first Street, N. W., described es Lots I and 2, Block
1, Angell Addition, Official Tax Nos. 2530101 and 2530102, now zoned as Rosiness
District end proposed to be zoned under Section 130.04. Office and Institutional
District - C-I and under Section 130.02, Duplex Residential District o RO of the
proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Horton Boneyman. Attorney, representing Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger,
appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed zoning of property located on
the southwest corner of Patterson Avenue and Nineteenth Street. N. W., described as
Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block 35. West End and River %Sew Map, Official Tax No. 1313508
non zoned us Light Industrial District and proposed to be zoned under Section 130.03
General Residential District - RG-2, of the proposed Zonin9 Ordinance.
Mr. Maury L. Strauss. representing the Roanoke Valley Home Builders
Association, appeared before Council reiterating his position that the 0rdinence
is too restrictive particularly in the Central Business District end adjacent areas.
At this point Mr. Wheeler entered the meeting.
Mr. Richard R. Quick. representing the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors,
appeared before Council reiterating his position that the Ordinance is too restrictS'
particularly in Section 130.03, General Residential District - RG-I, RG-2, and
Section 130.02, Duplex Residential District - RD.
Mr. C. F. Kefaover, Realtor, appeared before Conncil Jn opposition to the
zoning of Fifth Street. S. W., from Luck Avenue to Mountain Avenue, proposed to be
zoned under Section 130.07, Central Business District Expansion Area - C-4 and
Section 130.04, Officeand Institutional District - C-I, expressing the opinion that
it should be left business os most of it is presently zoned.
Mr. Willis' M. Anderson, Attorney, representin9 members of the sign
industry, appeared before Conncil in opposition to the regulations a~plying to signs
particularly under Section 130.05, General Commercial District - C-2 of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. rancher T. Turner, President, Dominion Signs, Incorporated, appeared
before Council in opposition to the regulations placed on signs expressing the
opinion that the Ordinance is too restrictive and that most signs in the section
zoned under Section 130.05, General Commercial District - C-2 were non-conforming.
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After o discussion of the setter, er, Wheeler moved thet the.draft of the
proposed nee Zoning Ordinance b'e taken under odvlsemeet smd referred buck to the
City Planning Coemission together slth the Director of City Planning and the City
Attorney to confer uith members of the Roanoke Volley Board of Realtors, ettoreeys
of the committee of the Roanoke Rsr Associstioe studying the Ordinonce sad members
of the 'sign industry in the redrsfting of the measure pursuant to chsnoes suggested
et the public hearing sod aubuJt same to Council for further consideration. The
motion mss seconded by Mr. atelier end unanimously adopted.
Hr. atelier moved that couprehensive and height uoning satisfactory to the
Federal Aviation Agency mith respect to land edJncent to and in the lumediete
vicinity o! Roeoohe #unicipal (Woodruu) A~rport be incorporated into the proposed
nee Zoning Ordinance. The notion uss seconded.by Hr. Wheeler end unsniuoosl!
sdopted.
On motioo of Rr. Rbeeler, seconded by RFo Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
A~TE~:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING.
Monday, September 2T, 1965.
The Council ot the City of Roanoke let in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Mondly, September 27, 1965, nt 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, ulth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R, Pollard,
St** Clarence E, Pond, Murrny A. St,lief, Vincent S. lheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .......................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thouu~, Acting City MsnngeF and City
Auditor, and Mr. James No Kincanon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting Was opened with n prayer by Dr. Jesse E. Davis.
Pastor, Virginia Neights~Bnptist Church.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on equipping and
operating the automobile parking facility at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport
for a period of three years beginning October 1. 1965, including n fiat sum plus
u percentage of gross receipts for each year. said pro@,sols to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p,m.. Monday, September 27, 1965, and to be opened at 2 p.m.,
before Council, Mayor Dillard asked If anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment. and no representative present raising any question, the Rayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed mith the opening o f the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opene~
and read the folloming bids:
Bidder 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Plus Percentaqe
Allright Company,
Incorporated $16,000 $1O,O00 $20.000
Carolina P~rking
System $18,000 $19.000 $20,000
91.OT~ over
$38,000
first year
92.07~ over
$40,800
Second year
93.07~ over
$42,800
third year
?$~ from
$36.000-$66,000
85~ over
$66.000
first year
75~ from
$36.000-$66.000
B5~ over
$66.000
second year
75~ from
$36.000-$66,000
B5X over
$66.000
third year
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Ridder
Airport Perking
Company of
America
1st Yea, K ~nd Tear 3rd Year Plus Percentage
$20,000 $22.000 $30,000 60~ over
$45,000
first year
60~ over
$47,000
second year
60~ over
$55,000
third year
Mr, Stoller moved that the bids he referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, J. Robert
Thomas and Rueford B. Thompson ns members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. Bristou Hardin, Jr** Executive Director
Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley, advising thet the first Day-Core
Center mill open soon at ?02 Shenandoah Avenue, N. M., and requesting that since
the playground will be on the Opposite side of the street a member of his staff he
put in uniform and given police pouers to serve aa a crossing guard, that school-
type flashing traffic signals, costin9 SI.100 be erected and that traffic signals,
cummin9 $5,225, also be erected, was before Council.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Smaller moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure granting the request for furrier
consideration of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
AIRPORT: A communication from Martin, Hopkins and Lemon. Attorneys,
representing Arrow Wood Country Club, Incorporated. requestin~ that the City Of
Roanoke lease approximately 41 acres Of land in the clear zone for the northeast-
southwest runway at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport for o term of thirty years
st an annual rental of $1,000, was before Council.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler explained that he, Mr. Smaller
and Mr. Pond have been studying the request as an unofficial committee and that the
petitioner wants to use the land for a golf course,
After a farther discussion of the matter, the City Attorney explaining
that he has not had an opportunity to approve a proposed lease for the land and
that if an Ordinance providing for the leasing of same is placed upon its first
reading some changes may be required before final adoption thereof, Mr, Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the request of Arran Mood Country Club, Incorporated,
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(u16652) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's lease of certain vacant
loud lB Roanoke County. a part of the Cltyts Municipal Airport sou*hues* clear zone
and conditions.
MltEREASo Arrow Wood Country Club. Inc** hum offered to lease for 8 term
of lears hereinafter provided, from the City that portion of its northeast - sou*hues
airport ruuuay clear zone property which lieu uesterly of Inters*ute Spur Route 591
in Roanoke County, Virginia, said to contain approxiwately 43 acres, nil of ehich
said laud lies vacant and unused except to provide au unobstructed clear zone for
said Cityts northeast - southwest Municipal Airport runway, end said Corporation bus
offered to pay to the City as rental therefor the sum of $1o000.00 per year, payable
in advance during the term of said lease; and
I~liEREAS, all said land was acquired by the City in participation with the
Federal Aviation Agency of the United States of America for the sole purpose of
Jroviding un unobstructed clear zone area for the aforesaid airport runway, the terms
and provisions of uhich said participating sgreeme~ between the City and Federal
~artles as Contract No. Clca-3400-A, dated October 23, lqS?. on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
WH£REAS, a committee of the Council, considering said proposal, has
recommended to the Council that the offer of Arrow Wood Country Club, Inc.. to lease
said land from the City be accepted upon the terms, conditions and provisions herein.
after provided, and said Council concurs with its said commit*eats recommendation.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke.that, upon
approval by the Federal Aviation Agency, an Agency of the United States Government.
of the covenants, provisions and conditJoos to be incorporated into the City*s lease
relating to the approximately 43 acres of land in the City*s northeast - southwest
County, Virginia, said City doth hereby approve, authorize and direct the execution
behalf of the City. by the Mayor and the City Clerk, of u written lease agreement nit
Arrow Wood Country Club, Inc., pursuant to which said City doth lease, let and demise
unto said Arrow Wood Country Club, Inc., all Of that certain 43 acre tract of land
hereinabove mentioned for a term of thirty (30) years commencing as of the lSth day *
November, 1965, and ending on the 14th day Of November, 1995, for an annual rental
of $I,000.00, cash, payable to the City in advance on the first day Of each and
every year during the term of said lease and in such manner as is provided in said
lease, said land to be used by said tenant solely for purposes of n golf course, and
no other; said lease to contain adequate and express provision that the superior use
Of said land shall at all times be that of providing an unobstructed airport runway
clear zone area; that said City shall at all times have the unqualified right to use
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or reclaim eay part of Or all of the demised premises for nay airport development
purpose or parpoaea uhnteoever; that said tenant mill eot construct nor suffer to be
constricted, or tO exist upon iai port of ~he demised premises Bay artificial
structures of say type mithout prior ·pproval thereof in writing by a~ authoriled
officl·l or the City who ~all, prior thereto and if appropriate, obtain similar
approval of the aforesaid Federal Aviation Agencyl that said tenant oill at nil time
teep ell trees and shrubbery aa the demised premises cut amd trimmed lo saab · may
as to preclude the same from being or becoming · navigational hazard to users of
said City*a Municipal Airport; that said tenant adequately agree to idemuify and
save the City harmless from any and all liabilities arising as a result of its lease
of the demised premises, and will provide adequate liability insurance against
claims fur personal injury or property damage; that said lease shall be noeassignabl
on the part of the said tenant without the prior consent and approval of this Cannel
expressed by ordinance or resolution, which such consent will not be arbitrarily
withheld by the Council; said lease to contain, in addition, such other general
terms, provisions and conditions as are deemed necessary to fully protect the Clty*s
interests by the Mayor, the City Attorney or the City Manager, and the said lease,
prior to its execution on behalf of the City, to be approved as to form by the City
BE XT FURTHER ORDAINED that the annual net rental received by the City
pursuant to the aforesaid lease be expended, annually, for other purposes of said
Ronnohe Municipal Airport so long as the City be so required by the terms Of t~e
Grant Agreement abovementtoned.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and May~
Dillard ......................................... 7..
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ZONING: A communicntloe from Mr. I. J. Thomas, requesting that property
located on the northeast corner of Hollins Road and Shall Rood, N. E., described
as Lots 10 and 11, C~ G. Orange Map, Official Tax Nos. 3121710 and 3121711, be
rezoned from Special Residence District to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, secondedhy Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the request for rezoning sas referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council,
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Miss Catherine E. Brown,
requesting that sanitary sewers be installed in the Fnirland section of the City Of
Roanoke, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
marked up for the area for further consideration of Council.
LEGISLATION-TAXES: A communication from u Joint Tax Committee composed of
representatives of the Roanohe Merchants Association, Dountonn Roanoke, Incorporated
end the Chamber of Commerce or Roanoke, Virginia, Incorporated, again requesting
that · local Soles Tax Ordinance be delayed until after determination is made as to
mhether or not the 1966 biennium session of the General Assembly mill enact u soles
tax statute and eshing that in the event u local Sales Tax Ordinance should be drama
the Joint Tax Committee be given un opportunity to reviem and discuss the proposed
Ordinance mith members of the committee before such Ordinance is placed on the amend
of Council, mas before the body.
#r. Stoller moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Junes E. Jones, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler and Clarence E. Pond for its
information in connection mith its preparation of n Sales Tax Ordinance. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
LlflRARIES: A communication from the Reverend E. Uelus. resigning us
member of the Roanoke Public Library Uourd, effective September 13. 1965. as a resul~
of leaving the City of Roanoke to serve on the faculty of Mt. Vernon Bible College,
Mt. Vernon. Ohio. was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. The matin
AUOITS-CIT¥ TREASURER: A communication from Mr. J. Gordon Bennett, Audito
of Public Accounts for the Commonmealth of Virginia, transmitting a report on an
audit Of the accounts and records Of Mr. J. I!. Johnson, Treasurer of t~e City
ended June 30, lgbS, and advising that the examination disclosed slat proper
accounting had been made for all recorded receipts, also, that the records had ~een
prepared in excellent manner, was before Council~
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication and report be received and filed.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that a street light be installed in the middle of the 3300 block of
Salem Turnpike, N. W.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and Offered the following Resolution:
(~16653) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the middle Of the 3300 bloch Of Salem Turnpik*
N. W., (AP Pole No. 2S3-19).
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 399.)
Mr. Stoller moved t~e adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
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BUDGET-SENERS AND STORM DRAINS: The Acting City Muncger submitted e
nrittee report, recounendisg that $15,892,93 be appropriated to cover the total cost
of repairing a cave-in surrounding a portion of the atorm drain end sanitary seuer
behind Arlaa*s Department Store, said repairs baying been authorized by the City
Manager under emergency conditions.
Mr. SCalier guyed that Council concur in the reconnendation of the Acting
City Manager end offered the folloning emergency Ordinance:
(=16654) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~4, 'Saner Main-
tenance.' and Section z166, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 399.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The uotion uss seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-REFUNDS AND REBATES-TAXES: The Acting City Manager submitted a
mritten report, recommending that $3,500 be appropriated to cover the refund of
tobacco taxes due to meter changes.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Actin9
City Manager and offered the follosinu emeruency Ordinance:
(=16655) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =150, *Non-Depart-
mental." and Section =!66, 'Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing for an e~ergencyo
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 40g.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGBT-PAY PLAN: The Acting City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 27. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hereby request authority to fill the following vacancies
in the City Force, all of Mhicb are needed:
Refuse Disposal - 4 Disposal Laborers, group 10
Engineering - 1Rodman, Group 14
Respectfully sn~mJtted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager'
Mr, Sloller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the Aciing
City Manager Iud that the uniter be referred to the City Attorney for prepnrntion
of the proper measure. The motion uns seconded by Mr, Pond nnd unsnimoosly adopted.
STATE HIG~IWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a uritten report.
advising that be has been unnble to acquire Parcel No. 017 and Parcel No. 020 needed
in connection elth the improvement nad construction of Virginia State Ro~e 5gm
ut the appraised value and recommended that he be authorized to make n firm offer fei
said parcels of lend uith a vJeu of instituting condemnation proceedings.
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager nnd offered the follouJng emergency Ordinance:
(z1665b) AN ORDINANCE authorizing end directing the acquisition of tea
i(2) certain properties necessary for the Improvement and construction of the City's
Route No. 599 Project, in the City; authorizing the City Manager to make to the onner
thereof of YeFs for the City*s purchase of said properties; providing for the acquisi-
tion of said properties by condemnation, under certain circumstances, end for a right
of entry thereon; and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of O~dinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2~, page 400.)
MF. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seco~ ed
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted u mritten re port,
advising that he has been unable through negotiation to acquire Parcel No. 089 owned
by City Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Incorporated, needed in connection with the
improvement Of Virginia State Route 24, at the appraised value, and recommended that
he be authorized to make u firm offer for the parcel of land with a view of
instituting condemnation proceedings.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the Acting
City Manager and offered the follooJng emergency Ordinance:
(316657) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of a
certain parcel of land necessary for the improvement and construction Of State Route
No, 24, in the City; authorizing the Acting City Manager Or City Manager to make to
the omner thereof an offer for the City*s purchase Of said property; providing for ti
acquisition of said property by condemnation, under certain circumstances, and for a
right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(Par full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Bock No. 28, page 402.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Has seconded
by Mr. Smaller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Smaller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................... ~ ............. 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O,
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'SRMERS AND STORM ORAINS: Connoil having referred to the City Msnnger for
stud! and report e petition signed by fifty-six residents or the 700 ned 600 blochs
Thirtieth Street, N. N., requesting that a drainnge problen in the ores be corrected
the Acting City Manager submitted a uritten report, reconeending tbnt the matter be
eferred to the Cnpbl Improvements Comeittee for its consideration.
Mr. Wheeler moved thnt Council concur in the recommendntion of the Acting
Unnnger and that the request be referred to the Cnpitnl Improvements Couuittee
for its consideration. The unties ess seconded by Mr. Pollnrd nnd ununlmously
adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-SCHOOLS: Council laving
directed the City Manager to have a modern apprnJsnl made of n parcel Of land ndJ
the GliDer Elementary School omned by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, the Acting City Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 27, igh5
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your directive of July 6, 1965, there is
attached hereto an appraisal of Parcel No. 6, of the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority. located on the corner
of Fourth Street and Gilmer Avenue, adjacent to the Gllmer
Elementary School, setting the value of $4200 thereof.
mhich is the same value at which the property has been
offered to the City Of Roanohe by the said Authority.
purchase of this property, after a modern appraisal had been
made, and I am attaching hereto an ordinance, nut~orizJn? t~e
purchase thereof, which I recommend you adopt.
This would require un appropriation of $4400, which will
include the cost of the appraisal and incidental costs relative
to the closing of the deal.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager#
City Manager. and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
.(~16656) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase ad acquisition of certain
real estate situate on the nortLwest corner of Gainer Avenue and 4th Street, N. E.,
from City of Roanohe Redevelopment ~ Housing Authority upon certain terms and
conditions;and providing for ao emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 404.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas Seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Girland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following eoergency Ordinance transferring
$4,400 from the Contingency Fond:
(o1665g) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section nlSOo #Non-Deport-
contel,# and Section m166, "Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance,
end providing for on emergency.
(For fall temt of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rooh No. 28, page 405.)
Mr. Stoller Bayed the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion naa seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the rolloein9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dill ~ d ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having requested the City Manager to prepare
a map showing the details of widening Colonial Avenue. S. M., the Acting City Manage:
submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 27, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your directive et your regular meeting of
August 30, 1965, I am forwarding, herewith, a report of the
Director of Public Works, outlining a plan for widening and
improvements on Colonial Avenue, S. M.. mhich is in considerable
detail and I believe meets your directive.
It is planned that the Mark involved will require no
additional appropriations of funds, except that curb and gutter
work will be included in the next curb and gutter contract
for which no funds are presently available in the 1965-66
budget, and, further, that the actual cost Of the right of way
may ~xceed present estimates and require additional funds for
that purpose.
If you concur in this report, we will proceed a pace.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Actin9 City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council accept the plan for midening and improving
Colonial Avenue and that the City Manager be authorized to nego%iate for the necessa
lend. The motion was seconded byMr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHMAYS: Council having referred the question of purchasing
Parcel Nos. OTO.. 012 and 075 from Roanoke Distributing Company, Incorporated,
C, C. Bova and Pearl A. Bore and William C. Dove and Georgia Dora, needed in connec-
tion mith the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, back to the Acting City
Manager for further study, the Acting City Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 27, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of September 20. you referred bach to me for
study with the City Attorney, the request for authority to acquire
Parcel Nos. 070, 072 and OT5 in connection mith State Route 24,
with particular reference to advice from the State Department of
Highways that in acquiring these properties the City is paying
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dswsges ~o *the present oMuers under this project for loss of rill
access smd lilt is is physically possible to provide rail access
to the property from the solth by exteedlng ux existing spur trick,
uhich would ?terlully increase the cost of Route 599.
! au attaching heretl s copy of o letter frot the Deportment
or Hlghus'ys,'dat~dAbguit 3~, 1965. advising of this condition
and stating to pertit this spur track eztension into the properties
concerned would require nbrtdge on Route 599 to be lengthened nt
a cost of upproziwntel~. ST?,000o or for damages to be paid to the
Darters n 'second tiwe for loss' of rail service, in uhich event the
State Department of Highways. would bear no portion of such cost
and requesting that the City take lecessnry steps to prevent the
extension o! the spur frae the south.
The Director of Public Marks has advised the Norfolk nad
#astern Railway Cowpeny and the onners of the properties involved
that no permission mould he grunted to extend the spur trnch from
the south into the properties over the public ways; houevero it is
important that should nn application for such on extension be later
presented to the Council, this entire mutter be of record lathe
Council's official files. The attached letter is provided for that
purpose.
The City Att'oma! bna advised that no further action is
the properties as recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16660) AN OR01NANCE authorizing and directin~ the acquisition of two
(2) ~arcela of land and certain easeeents in Other la~d necessary for the improve-
ment and construction of State Route No. 24, in the City; 8uthorizin? the City
Manager to make to the ouners thereof offers for the City's purchose of said
properties end easements; providing for the acquisition of that part of the propert]
needed for State Route No. 24 by condemnation, under certain circumstances, and for
a right of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 406.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Mheelec and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?-
NAYS: None ...........................O.
REPOgTS: The Actin9 City Manager submitted a written report transmitting
a report Of the Department of ~ublic Welfare for the month of July, 1965, and
listing other monthly departmental reports on file in the office Of the City
Manager.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PURCHASE OF PROpERTY-SCHOOLS: The Real Estate Committee submitted th e
following report with regard to an offer of Mr. C. L. Wertz to sell to the City
of Roanoke a l.?07-acre tract of land located on the southeast corner of Salem
Turnpike and Thirty-sixth Street. N. R., adjacent to Fairview Elementary School:
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#Saptem~er~230 1565,
The Honorable Council or the City of Rosooheo Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of July 12, 1965, yon referred to the undersigned
committee u communication from Mr. Co L.. Wertz offering to sell
to the City of Ro·nohe · l.TO?*acre tract of land located on the
southeast corner or Salem Turnpike and Thirty-sixth Street, M. W.,
adjacent to Foirriem Elementary School, ut · net price of
Thin property has previously been offered to the city for Sg.soo.oo
and $8,500.00, both offers having been declined after on original
study of the question by u committee composed of Men·rs. ReaSon O,
Dillard, Chairman, Robert A. Garland and Murray A. Smaller.
After considerable study, your undersigned committee has concluded
that the city has no present need for this property and that the
offer should be declined.
We so recommend.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollord, Sr,, Chairman
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S! J. N. Eincanon
James M. Kincanon"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the offer he declined. The notion was seconded by Mr. Jane· and
unanimously adopted.
GAROA6E REMOVAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
furnishing two leaf loaders for the Street Clesnin9 Department submitted the
follomin9 report:
'September 22, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On September 20. 1965, bids mere opened and read before City Council
for furnishing tmo neu leaf loaders to the Street Cleanln9 Department.
The bid in the amount of $3.683.$8, submitted by Municipal Sties.Co.,
Inc.. does not meet specifications since this bid is for leaf
loaders with air-cooled engines instead of mater-cooled engines as
specified. The Superintendent of the City Garage advises that
mater-cooled engines mere specified in order to prevent excessive
heating of the units while in operation.
Therefore. the Committee recommends acceptance of the lamest bid
meetin9 all specifications of the City, mhlch bid mas submitted
by Shaffer Equipment and Supply Company for furnishing and
delivering, f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia, two new *Good Roads* leaf
loaders at a sum of $4,890.00, less a discount of 1~ for payment
mithin ten days, a net sum of $4,841.10. This amount includes
trade-in allowance for tmo old 'Good Roads* Leaf Loaders.
Respectfully submitted,
CORMITTEE: S~ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E, Pond,.Chairman
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ B.'B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson"
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Mr. Pond u,red that Council concur Jo the recommend,tiaa of the committee
iud offernd the follouiug emergency Ordinance:
(e16661) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's purchase of tun (2) leaf
loaders for the City's Street Cleaning Deportuent~ accepting u certain bid rot
furnishing the soue upon certain terms nad conditions: rejecting certain other bids:
and providing for on eoergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book NO. 20. page 40~.)
Mr. Pond u,red the adoption of the Ordnance. The motion uos seconded by
Mr. Stoller nad adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Heists. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lieF. iheeler and #oyor
Olllord ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
COAL: The coumittee appointed to tabulate bids received for supplying
cool to the City of Roanoke for the period from October 1o 1965, through September 3¢
1966, submitted the folloulng report:
'September 22. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
S/ J. Robert Thomas
S~ B. B. Thompson
Dillord ......................................... T.
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LIBRARIES: Council having deferred uctioo on the recoelendution of the
Raleigh Court Branch Librery Committee thou Rsndol~ Frsutz end John W; Choppeleer,
Jr** Architects, be enguged to prepure the plans nad $pecificutiont for nil
furnishings end equipment f~r the flrunoh Library, the coueJttee submitted ·
subsequent report, recemueodlug thou the services of the architects not he enguged
for this purpose, Mr. Gurlund, Chairman of the committee, expluining thus 8 citizen
hes offered to murk uith the Director of the Roanoke Public Librury in preparing the
specificutionn rot the furniture and equipment.
Mr. Garlund then moved thus Council concur in the recommenduti~u Of the
comuJttee thus the services of Randolph Froutz end John M. Chappeleur, Jr.,
Architects, not be engnged to prepare the plans and specifications for the furniture
end equipment for the Raleigh Court Oranch LJbruryo The notion mas seconded
Mr. Pollard and unanimously edopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance NO. 16634, rezonlng property located on Sweetbrier
Avenue and Hollomell Avenue, S. W., betueen Strother Road and Buchner Street,
described as Lots 1o 2, 3, 23. 24 nnd 25, Block 8, Corbiesha~ Rap. Official Tax Nos,
1651001, 1651002, 1651003, 1651016, 1651015 and 1651014, from General Residence
District to Special Residence District, herin9 previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and lnid over, mas agai~ before the
In this connection, Rt. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing the
petitioner, uppeared before Council and presented a plan showing the proposed
location of the housing units and parking facilities.
RF. Stoller then offered the following Ordinance for its second readln9
end final adoption:
(g16634) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in reletlo n to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 396.)
Rt. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Nr. Pond nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nbeeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 16642. authorizing the rental of
four square feet of floor space in the main equipment room Of the transmitter
building atop Mill Mountain to the United States Government for use by its Departmen
of Agriculture. Forest Service, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over. was again before the
body, Mr. Stoller offering the folloning for its second reediu9 and final adoption:
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(m16642) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental of four (4) square feet of
floor space ia the msia equipment room of ~e transmitter building atop Mill
Mountain to the United States Government for use by its Deportment of Agriculture.,
Forest Service, upon certain terns and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Rook No. 28. page 397.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion oas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follooing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Poll~urd, Pood, Stollero Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TRAFFIC: Ordinance No. 16650, unending nod reordainJng Section
Chapter 1, Title XVIII of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, requiring the City
Manager to notify Council before removing parking meters, having prevfonsly been
before Council for Its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body,
Wt. S[oller offering the fo]lowing for its second reading and final adoption:
(~16650) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 87. Chapter 1. of
Title X¥III of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to motor vehicles and
the establishment of and changes in parking meter zones.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 390,)
Mr. Stoller eared the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Rt.'Pollard and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler amd Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AIRPORT: Council huvin~ directed the City ~ttorney to prepare the proper
measure accepting the gift of a sign for Roanoke Wunicipal (Noodrum) Airport from
Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated, he presented same; ~hereupon. Mr.
Stoller offered the folloNin9 Resolution:
(=16663) A RESOLUTION accepting the gift of a sign for the Roanoke
Municipal Airport from Roanoke Jaycees, Inc.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20. page 410.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS= None ...........................O.
TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the prop r
measure approving a modification of the dolntoun traffic signal light system et
certain one-way street intersections, as the same relates to pedestrian travel, be
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(#16664} A RESOLUTION approving a proposed modification of certain of
the City's downtoun traffic signal light system at certain one-nay street inter-
sections, as the same relates to pedestrian travel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20. page 411.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of lhe Resolution. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Pond end adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, Smaller. iheeler sad Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O,
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the Acting City Manager to fill certain vacancies, in
various municipal deportments since they are of on emergency nature, he presented
same; mhereupon. Mr. Smaller offered the following Resolution:
(n16665) A RESOLUTION anthorizin9 the City Manager to employ certain
)ersonael.
(FaF full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 28, page 412.)
Mr. 5taller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folioming vote:
AYES: Masaru. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Smaller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providin9 for certain changes in the grade of nnd improvements
to a portion of Mountain Avenue, S. £.. and a portion of Orchard Bill. S. E., in
the vicinity of the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, he presented same;
#hereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the followin emergency Ordinance:
(x16666) AN ORDINANCE providing for certain changes in the ~rade of and
improvements to a portion of Mountain Avenue, 5. E., and a portion of Orchard Bill,
S. E., at and adjacent to the'intersection of said streets; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 413.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed tie City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the construction of sanitary semer mains
and necessary laterals to serve portions of properties abutting on Carlisle Avenue
and Gordon Avenue, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same;
mhereupon. Mr. Smaller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~166b?) AN ORDINANCE providing for 'the construction of certain sanitary
semer mains and necessary laterals to serve properties abutting upon portions of
Carlisle Avenue, 5. E., and Cordon Avenue. S. E., one part of mhich is to be con-
structed by the City and the other to be constructed by the abutting land owner and
thereafter conveyed or dedicated to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page dlS.)
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Mr. Stoller move~ the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~aa seconded
by Mr. #heeler nad adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES~ Nessrs, Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mhqeler nnd Mayor
Dillard ....................... ~ .................. ?'
NAYS: None ............................O,
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measur~ appropriating $5,~00 in order to qualify for a matching gift
from the Tompkins Estate rot the purchase of certain books and increasing the annual
fees of nos-residents of the City of Ronnoke for borrowing curds at the Rosnoke
Public Library and its Branch Libraries. the amount of the fee to be decided upon
before final action is token, be presented same: ~hereupnn, Mr. Stoller offered the
follomfng emergency Ordinance transferring $5.000 from the Contingency Fund:
(=16660) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =121, 'Libraries,"
and Section =166, "Contingencies," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an euergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 28. page 416.)
Mpa Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordiosnce. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. GsrlBndo Jones, Pollard, Pond, St nile r, Wheeler and Rayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................0.'
la a discussion of the non-resident borrower fee, Mr. Stoller read the
following statement:
"September 27, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fello~ Members of
Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke. Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Mith reference to our adoption of $6 or more non-resident borro#er's
card for the Roanoke PublicLibraries, in the interest of good
public relation it mould be well to point out that there are
32,000 users of our library system. The per capita cost per resident
oser is $6 and therefore me are cborgin~ non-residentS less than
residents even at the new rate.
In addition, the old charge nas adopted when the system had 1/3 the
books and facilities it has today.
Furthermore, no charge is made for the fact that the libraries
represent a million dollar investment, nor for the Nilliumson Road
and Raleigh Court additions, each costin9 at least $100,000, one
having been paid for last year, and one this.
While I do not think ue have to apologize for charglnq fair services
fees. the public relstiats aspect is always worth considering.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller."
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Mr, William L, Mhltesldeao Director of the Roanoke Public Library,
~resented · Resolution adopted by the Roanoke Public Library Board, endorsing
Increase la the non-resident fee to et least $5.00 for an adult card and $2.50 for
Juvenile card.
After · discussion of the matter, Council bein~ of the opinion that the
fee for an adult should be $6.00, that the fee for a Juvenile in or n~ove the eight
grade should also be $6,00 and that the fee for a Juvenile below the eighth grade
skould be $3~00. Mr. Stellar offered the follouieg emergency O~dinance:
(~16669) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 10 of Chapter 2,
Title VIII. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1g$6. relotin9 to entitlement to
bottoming cards at the City's Public Library and Drench Libraries: and providing
for an esergency.
(For full text,of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 20, page 417.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The. motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by tbs following vote:
AYES: Messrs,* Garland, Jones~ Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr, M, Courtney King. Sr,, Attornej, representing
Carter and Jones Dry Cleaning ann uyeing, Incorporo.ted, appeared before Council,
advising teat Els client is constructing a new plant et 4026 M~lrose Avenue, N,
that since .tbs plant is located On the south side Of Melrose Avenue it mill be
inconvenient for Best bound traffic to reach said plant, and requested that a
crossover be p~rmitted in tbs median strip opposite the property Of his client at
its expense.
Mr, Stoller moved that the request he referred to the Acting City Manage
for preparation of a plan and to submit a cost estimate to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted,.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Council hating agreed to act
as a committee of the whole and.to attempt to arrange a meeting with interested
parties for~e~imrpose of negotiating mater and sewer rates recommended by
committee composed of Messrs. Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Rdhert A. Garland and
James E. Jones, Mr, Stoller read the following statement:
"September 27, 1965,
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia,
Gentlemen:
Acting as a Committee Of the Whole, Me have nam done all that
can reasonably Ee done preparatory to instituting new rates
for our non-resident Mater users.
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It is lnportnut to maintain our October l.dendlioe, in my
opinion, The City Attorney is therefore being requested to
prepare the necessary ordiusxce amendments to proaide that
mater raten for our non-resident users effective October
i965, be ss follons:
1.For the Toun of Vinton $289.11 per million gallons, until
July 1, 19b?.
For the Ronnohe Electric Steel Company $3?3.83
3. For the General Electric Conpnny $373.03
lu the event that standby service only is rendered
General Electric, there aboald be charged them the
normal charges pins one-tenth of the cost of extending
muter lines to General Electric (thus amortizing the
cost of the mater lines in ten equal annual installments
of $5,711.49 each.)
4.Hollias College $373.fl8 p.m.g. ·
S.Other users 100~ surcharge on regular rates.
For the proper development of our urea, we should nou sit
dorm with the governing bodies of the County end Salem
to adjust the seance treatment ~ontrncts. It is axiomatic
that an area develops only' ns fur as its sener and unter
lines extend. There ore now numerous areas in process of
development but lacking proper semnge treatment and muter
facilities. They may utah tO petition for annexation to the
City. Certainly their neighbors should not be terrorized by
threatened sewer lagoons. It would be intolerable for the
proper econemic derelopment of our area to continue to be
halted because of stubbornness on the part of governing
bodies mbo are elected to lead, not stifle.
Sincerely.
S! Murray A. Statler
Hurray A. Stoller"
After a discussion of the matter, ar.. Stoller offered the foilowia9
emergency Ordinance increasing the water rates:
(~16670) AN ORDINANCE emendin9 and reordaining subsection (F) of Rule
3~ in Section 5. Chapter 1, Title XII. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
relatin9 to the schedule of rates for the City's sale and suppl7 Of surplus water
to certain consumers thereof residing or located without the City limits; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see OFdinnnce Book NO. 29, page..410.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and ~syor
Dillard---~ ...................................... 7.
NAYS= None ............................O.
~r. Stoller then offered the folloning emergency Ordinance fixing o new
water rate for surplus water furnished by the City of Roanoke to other incorporated
municipalities:
(zlbbTl) AN ORDINANCE amending end reordaining subsection (B) of Rule 39,
Section 5, Chapter 1. Title XII, of the Code of the City of Roanohe. 1956, relating
to the rates and charges for surplus water furnished t~ other incorporated
municipalities by fixing a hem rate therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 419.)
#r. Skoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Garland end adopted by the rollouJug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler nod Mayor
Dillard ........................................?.
NAYS: None ...........................O,
AIRPORT: Mr. Mheeler pointed out tbnt Piedmont AvletJon, Incorporated. ha
made application to the Civil Aeronnutics Uonrdfor OD amendeent to its certificate
of public convenience and necessity for Route 87 so ns to authorize scheduled ere
transportation betmeen Roanoke. VlrRinia. and Nem York. Nem York, end offered the
following Resolution authorizing ned directing the City Attorney to mohe application
on behalf of the City of Roanoke to intervene in the pending case in support of
the application:
(=16&72) A RESOLUTION ~pproving the application'of PiedmOnt Aviation.
loc., to the Civil Aeronautics floard, in Docket 16455, for amendment to its
certificate of Public convenience'and necessity for Route 87 so as to authorize
ach,doled air transportation between Roaoohe, Va. and Nee York. N. y. -- Newark.
N. J. and certain intermediate points; authorizing'nod directing that the City Of
Ronooke make application to the Civil Aeronautics Board to intervene in said pendin!
case; and authorizinR the employment Of consultant and legal services in support Of
said City*s intervention.
(For full text Of Resolution, see ~e$olution Book NO. 20° page 419.)
Mr. Wheeler moved th~ adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos Seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the fsllowing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller% Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..... ~ .............................. ~ .... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Curlnn~ and unanimously adopted.
the meeting wes adjourned.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, gEGOLAR MEETING,
Moodcy, October 4, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal auilding, Monday, October 4, 1965, at 7:30 p,m., uith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
FRESRNT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R.
mr,, Clarence E. Fend, Durray A. St*Il*r, Vincent S. #heeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard .................................... 7.
EATS: None ...................... O.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor, and Mr, James N. Klncanon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting mis opened mlth a prayer by the Reverend
Jimmy Do Eduards, Pastor, Emunnlel Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held On Monday,
August 23, 1965, hiving been furnished each member of Council, on motion Of Mr.
St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed alta and the minutes.approred us recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON I~BLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council hiving previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Dondcy, October 4, 1965, on the request of Richard R. Bimlett Construction
Company, Incorporated, that that portion of a 6.9-acre tract of land northmeat
of Franklin Road, S. N., bordered by the city limits on the southmost and property
of the City of Roanoke on the northwest, designated as Official Tax NO. 1290101,
be fez*ned from General Residence District to Special Residence District, the
matter Mis before the body.
In this connection, the foil*ming communication from the City Planning
*August 19, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
City.of Roanoke, Virginia
At its regolar meeting of August 18, 1965 the Planning Commission
meat project containing approximately 58 units.
After investigation of all pertinent factors of land use planning,
the Planning Commission concluded that the proposed of* of the
land for apartment structures is feasible and appropriate, and in
keeping math a development pattern evident in adjacent areas.
de~cribed land area be fez*ned from General Residence to Special
Residence District.
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The proposal for rezoalng uae Bade on tke basis or coepatible and
appropriate laud use and does act cass*irate a recoueeadatioa rot
the expenditure of public reads ia order to provide public utilities,
suck as ua*er, ueeeruge nad streets, uhich *key ore needed for the
realization of the project,
Sincerely yours.
· - $/ Wetter M. Sensbach
for Henry H. Hoynton.
Rt. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Caen;il in support of the request of his cliest and displayed plan~ for the
apartment project.
Mr. Charles L~ Legg and Hr. Ronald B. Harris appeared before Council in
opposition to the proposed reaching, protest~ng that the apartments uill increase
the existing traffic congestion at the entrance to Edgehill,'
Mr. Milline F. Clark, City E~gJneer, discussed the question of sewer
facilities for the project, recommending against hooking onto th~ existing sewer
in Franklin Road because it is already overtaxed.
After a further discussion of the matter, Ur. Garland and Ur. Pond
Indicating a millJngness to vote for an Ordinance rezonlng the property on its
first reading until the Acting City Reneger can ascertain whether or not a un*nelly
satisfactory solution to the problem of sewer facilities can be worked out with the
petitioner, and Hr. Stellar protesting that the property should not be reaoned
uhen it is obvious that the sewer facilities cannot be furnished, Mr. Jones moved
that Council concur in the recommendation of tee City' Planning Ccmmissio~ and that
the following O~d~nance be pIaced upon its first reading:
(~16673) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4. Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, tn relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke.
to hare a 6.9-acre tract of land northwest of Franklin Mood, S. W.. bordered by
the Roanoke C~ty Corporate line on the southwest, being Official Tax No. 12gOlOl,
rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be reached from General Residence District to Special Residence
District; and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section 43, ~f The Code
of the City of Roanoke. 1956. relating to Zoning. has been published in "The
Roanoke World-News," a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke. for the time
required by said section; and
W~EREAS. the hearing as provided ~or In said notice was held on the 4th
day of October, 1965. at ?:30 p.m., before the Council of t~e City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
be beard both for and against the proposed rezontng; and
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WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be reuoaed.
TRSREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Cl~y of Roanoke that
Title mY, Chapter 4,.Section l, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the follouiug particular tad no other, vim.=
Property located approximately 970 feet northuest of Franklin Road, S.
bordered b; the Roanoke City Corporate line on the southmost, described as a 6.9-
acre tract, designated os Sheet 129 of the Zoning Map as OffiCial Tam NO, 1290101,
be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Special Residence
District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by ir. Mheele~ and adopted'by the folioming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................. ~ ................... 6,
NAYS: Hr. Stiller ................
Ir. Jones then moved that the complaint of residents of the Edgehill
Section that the proposed rezonin9 ~ill lucre:se the existing traffic congestion
at the entrance to Edgehill be referred to the Acting City #sncger for study and
report to Council and that the mutter of sewer facilities also be referred to the
Acting City Manager for the purpose of m irking out a mutually satisfactory solution
to the problem mitb the petitioner and to report bach to Council uith aa estimate
of the cost of solving the problem. The motion was seconded by H~. Hheeler and
adopted, Rt. Stoiler rating no.
AIRPORT: Council having set n public hearing for T:30 p,m., Honday,
October 4, 1965. on the Joint recommendation of the Airport Committee and the
Special Committee on Hangars and Rotes with regard to an increase in the rate
structure at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, the matter ~as before the body.
In this connection, a delegation of fixed base operators at Roanoke
Hunicipal (Hoodrum) A~rport appeared before Council, with Mr. Edward S. Marshall
acting as spokesman, and requested that the body defer any action on the matter
until the tenants at the Airport can meet uith the joint committee with u view of
reaching a more equitable rate increase and submitting a revised recommendation to
Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the proposed increases in the rate structure at
Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport be referred back to the joint committee for
the purpose of meeting with interested parties affected by the proposed increases
mitb a view Of #orkiug Out a mutually satisfactory rate structure and to report
back to Conn¢tl with its recommendatJono The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting a transfer of $350 from Personal Services to Transportation of Pupils
under Section #25000, "Schools - Project Headstart," of the 1965-66 budget, sas
before Council.
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Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur ia the request nnd offered the
folloeing emergency Ordinance:
(e16674) AN ORDINANCE to emend nad reordcin Section m2S000, ~Schoolo
Project Heodstcrt,# of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing for nn
emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO. 20, page 422,)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloufng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Sloller. Mbeeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The Acting City Manager submitted n urltten report,
recomnendin9 that five street lights be. installed at various locations in Mill
Mountain Estates.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
Acting City Manager and offered the follouing Resolution:
(~16675) A RESOLUTION nuthorizin9 the installation of street lights
nt various locations in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Hesolution Hook No. 20. page 423.)
Mr. Stellar eared the adoption of t~e Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stellar. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None .........................O.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The Acting City Manager submitted o writte.n report,
recommending that $730 be appropriated to replace the guide shoes on the passenger
elevator in the Roanoke Public Library.
Mr. Smeller moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Ronnger and offered the follosing emergency Ordinance:
(~16676) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnln Section ~S8. 'Maintenance
of City Property." and Section ~166. "Contingencies.' of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providin9 for nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 26, page 423,)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC: The Actin9 City Manager submitted o written report,
advising that an extreme traffic hazard bas been created at the intersection of
Brandon Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., with the opening of Edgewood Street
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Extension, and verbally recoeweoded that $11,000 be ap~roprinted for the Installation
or traffic signals at the intersection.
Mr. Stgller waved that Council concur fw the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager und offered the following emergency Ordinance trnusrerring $11,000
rrna the CoalJagency Fund:
(w166T?) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reorduiu S~ctien z166, "Contingencies,!
end Section ZlTO, "Capital," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. nnd providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page.424.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The wotlon was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
#ayor Dillard ..............................
NAYS: None ...................... O.
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having
previously authorized the City Manager to proceed with improvements to the shelter
house at Thrasher Park in the amount of $3,000 rather than waiting until January 1,
1966. as required fa the 1965-66 budget, the Acting City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that in view of the plans and specifications prepared by
the Department of Public Works it Is estimated that the cost of the project will
be approximately $4.900.
In this connection. Mr. H. y. Robinson, President of the Mlld~ood Civic
League, presented a cost estimate submitted bi Mr. J. C. Oliver in the amount
of $1,838.78 and voiced the opinion that the improvements covered by the cost
estimate are all that are needed.
Mr. William F. Clark. City Engineer. explained that the Thrasher Park
Shelter will have to be maintained by the city and that he feels the plans and
specifications prepared by the Deportment of .Public Works ere necessary if the
city is to provide a year-round faciliti.
Rt. Stoller moved that the Acting City Rsnsger be authorized and directed
to advertise for bids on the project in accordance with the plans and specifications
of the city? The uotioq was seconded by Mr. Pollurd and unnnimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY pLAN: The Acting City Rsnuger submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vuconcies in various municipal
departments since they are of sa emergency nature:
"Roanoke, ¥irginin
October 4, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I hereby request authority to ftll the following vacancies
in the City Force, all of which are needed:
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Street Repair - 5 Street Creu Helpers, Group 9
Seoer Maintenance - I Street .Creu Helper, Group 9
Gnrnge -' i Anleuobile Jecbnnioo Group 4
I Service Assistant, Group 6
Juvenile Detention
Hooe - Recrestioeal Snpervisor, Group 12
Respectfully submitted,
$/ J. Sobert Thomas
Acting City Manager'
Mr, Cruller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
Acting City Manager end that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion Mss seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unenluously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK. CURB AND CUTTER-~RAFFIC: The Acting City
meander submitted the following report 'with regard tO an offer of the K-Mart
Store at Twenty-fourth Street end Melrose Avenue, N. #., to donate to the City
of Roanoke approximately one-third acre Of land in exchange for street improve-
ments and a traffic signal:
"Roanoke. Virginia
October 4, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Formarded hereuith is a communication from the City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public Worts. advising that the owners
Of K-Mart Store at 24th Street and Melrose Avenue, N. W., have
offered to donate to the City approximately one-third acre of land
around their property for street widening purposes, provided.that
the City will construct the necessary street improvements, includ-
ing curb and sidewalk, alon9 their property uhen it midens said
streets end mill. at the present time. change the traffic signal
et Melrose Avenue end Lafayette Boulevard to n four-way installa-
tion to sccomodete the major entrance to their property.
The necessary signal equipment is on hand to convert the
trofflc light and no appropriation of funds IS necessary at this
time.
Since the arterial htghuoy plan calls for a four-lane
divided highway improvement adjacent to these properties within
the next five years, it is recommended that this offer be accepted.
If you agree, I recommend that you refer this matter to the City
S/ J. Robert Thomas
unanimously adopted.
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AIRPORT: The Attila City Manager submitted the foil,alia re port ufth
regard to a c,mater-offer or Nra. Morgurette T. S·yder to sell to the City of
Roanoke · ,.61-acre parcel of load:located north of State Route No, 117 Ia
Roanoke County, Virginal, needed tO provide un unobstructed clear ·one for the
north-south rsnmoy at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport, for the sum of $19,725,
plus the right to remove the duelling house located on said laud Bt the expense
of the ouner:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 4. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Ordinance No. 16165, ed,pied December 14. 1964, ~uthorized
acquisition of u parcel of load containing .61 acres and · house
lbereoo omned by #rs. #orgorette T. Snyder for the north clear
zone, Airport Project No. 15 st · price of $19.725. Negotiations
mJth the property omner bare failed to acquire the property at
that cost; h,meyer, t~e property omner has nam made a counteroffer
to transfer the property to the City for · soo of $19,725, Cash.
and reserve the right to remove the house therefrom.
The estimated value of the house on the property, consider-
lng the necessity for Fen,vol of it from said property, is
It is our belief that this offer should be accepted in order to
more this project along and avoid the necessity of condemnation.
It is, therefore, recommended that you adopt an ordinance,
authorizing acquisition of this property under the terms offered
by the o~ner thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the
Acting City Manager and offered the folloming Resolution:
(mlbG?R) A RESOLUTION relating to the City*s acquisition of certain land
in Roanoke County, omned by Mrs. Rargarette T. Snyder. heretofore authorized to be
acquired by Ordinance NO. 16165 for municipal airport purposes.
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, p~ge 425°)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution._ The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Mheeler nnd adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None .......................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council bay b9
referred to the Personnel Board for study, report and recommendation tie question
of deleting one Deputy Clerk, Group 15, and the creation of a second Chief
Deputy Clerk, Group 13, In the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court budget, the
Acting City Manager submitted a mritten report, transmitting a ~ommunication from
the Personnel Board, advising that the Personnel Board decided not to create the
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additional Job of Chief Deputy Clerk since it la of the opinion that the matter
should be handled by the deportmentl In eit'he'r denoting or replacing the employee
presently ua,bin to assume the dull'es of' Chi'er ~epot'y Clerk.
Hr. Garland moved that C~uncil concur in the report of the Personnel
REPOTS OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROSNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Mr. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman Of
the Special Incinerator Committee submitted the following Progress Report No. 3 on
the Roanoke City Incinerator:
Since the last Progress Report, Ko. 2, dated June 21, 1965, #r. J. S. Franklin
of Eubank, Caldwell au'd Associates, end the Special Committee have been very busy
studying the incinerator problems and arranging for engineering mark, preparing
drawings and specifications that mould improve the day-to=day operation of the
incinerator at the least cost to the City. This has necessitated correspondence
and conferences uith Greeley and Hansefl, Pyro Incinerator and Supply Company,
Harnischfeger Corporation, Industrial Reels Incorporated, Boiler Brick and Refractor
Company, etc.. Conferences have been held mlth the City staff, such as Director of
Public Barks, Superintendent of Sanitation Department, and Foreman of the Incinerato
to keep them advised of developments and to solicit their suggestions.
Ail of these efforts hare been directed tomard securing the necessary materials
and equipment at one time so that the incinerator would be closed down only once to
make the modifications required and return the incinerator to service as quickly as
possible.
One farther problem has been the East Gate Landfill. As you know, an attempt
wan made to secure the property south of the landfill to be used as cover material.
It was thought that this property could be secured under the Open Space Program
(50~ of cost by Federal Funds) and arranging for this has delayed completing this
transaction.
RE-ELECTRIFICATION OF HOIST
Of all the equipment secured mhen the incinerator mas remodeled lA 1964, the
mooora~ hoist has been the least dependable and hardest to malatafo. This is caused
by the multiplicity of the conductors and sliding contact shoes and the fact that
the crane tends to rock as it moves alan9 the monorail I beam. To minimize this
difficulty, outriggers have been applied to the crane to reduce the rocking tendency,
See Figure 1.
After studying various recommendations it mas decided to install two motor-
driven reels located above the crane on the roof at approximately mid-way of the
cranets travel. The crane has been tested to prove that the drag of the power reels
on the crane would not interfere with its operation.
Since the motor-driven reels have ,an extended delivery date (10 to 12 weeks)
these items were sent out for Competitive bids September 23, 1965. These bids will
be received and opened at our next Council meeting, October llth.
Power-driven reels as specified are used extensively in iud.atrial application
such as coal piers, loading docks, and similar types of machinery.
~NGE IN CROSS-SECTION OF GARBAGE pit
Another condition that has been troublesome math the remodeled incinerator has
been that the monorail crane is so located that it is impossible for the grab bucket
to cover the entire pit area, and this results in the garbage sticking to the north
wall and has to be cut damn by manpower. See Figure 2. The reason the garbage pit
constructed iu this manner was to permit the storing of approximately SOO tons
Of garbage in,a minimum length pit and to allom the hoist to operate at the same tim~
trucks were unloading refuse.
In .order to reduce the amount of dead space in the garbage pit and to p~rmit
the crane bucket to reach the,fall width of the pit at the bottom, a concrete wedge
recommended for the north wall. Bids were received for this coostruction on
July 19. 1965 and this wqrk was given to the lam bidder, Days Construction Company,
amount $6,400.00. This money has been appropriated but Days Construction Company hue
been asked to delay this work until the incinerator is shut down for the complete
modifications.
FURNACE MODIFIC~TIOA~ AND FLY AS~ REMOVAL E~OIpME~T
At Council meeting held June 21. 1965, under 0rdtoaoce Number 16481, a change
order X-1 mos issued to Pyro Incinerator and Supply Corporation to cover the followl~
equipment:
. Dumper Controls .......... $ 1,780 including wiring
· Recording Pyrometers ....... 4,040 including wiring
3. Orerflre Air Fens .,. · · ..... 6,540 including iustullotious
4, Observation Openings ...... .
TOT&L ...............
Tkl's change order uss Issued with the understanding that the work would be
accomplished at the same time the other wodiricetions ore to be made.
~t the sane tlme, a change order X-2 was issued under Ordinance 16462 to
Dsruischfeger Corporation for spare ports rot the hoist, amount $2,?25°30 F. O. 0.
#iluaukee, Wisconsin.
These spare parts are on order at Hurnischfeger and un early delivery is
anticipated,
The change orders listed above mere recommended by Greeley and Hanson,
Pyro updated their proposal dated June 3, 1965 for installing a mater spray
system in conjunction math the incinerator furnaces to remove fly ash, amount
$52,950.00, and this mas submitted to Council on June 21, 1965. Au Ordinance Number
16403 was issued covering this mark on change order X-3.
In order to conserve time and reduce the fly ash complaints, this matter was
submitt,ed to Council before it was approved by Greeley and HanseQ. Pyro*s proposal
mas not accepted by Greeley, and aansen, and in lieu thereof, they .recommended that
we follom the design as Indicated la their report dated February 1965. After
several conferences mith Greeley and Hansen a design more suitable to our lncinerato]
was selected as shown in Figure 3.
An extension to each of the furnaces is recommended with u wet uall fly ash
baffle incorporated in each of the furnace extensions. This baffle is constructed
of fire brick arranged in staggered rows and flooded with water so that the fly
a~h entrained ia the furnace gases will be mashed damn when the gases hit the wet
walls of the baffle.
The wash water will be collected in a sump at bottom of the spray chambers and
flou through a 6# pipe located under the floor of gas passageway of the stack to
a large re-circulating tank located between the two furnaces belom the stoking floor
as shomn in Figure 4.
This tank bas a capacity of approximately 5,5U0 gallons of water aa5 i~
arranged for re-circulation of the water through the system.
A 'continuous drag chain has been provided in the bottom of the tank to remove
the wet fly ash. The discharge for the drag chain is through the south wall of the
incinerator shown in Figure 5.
Change order X-3 issued to Pyro, amount $52,950.O0, has been held up pending
receipt of Greeley and Hansen's recommended design of fly ash removal arrangement.
Plans and specifications were sent Pyro September 24, 1965 of the revised fly ash
removal arrangement with a request to resubmit a bid.
OPERATION OF INCI~R~TOR
In Progress Report No. 2, dated June 21, 19650 it mas recommended that the
operation of the incinerator be placed under aa Incinerator Foreman mbo would
supervise the total operation. The line of authority mould be through the Dlrector
of Public Worhs to the Superintendent of Refuse Collection and Disposal Department
to the Foreman of the incinerator. This has been accomplished and the position of
Incinerator Foreman was created August 16, 1965 by appointing L. W. Booze to that
position. It wes understood that Mr. Gauze will supervise all three shifts in u
general way and be responsible for the total operation. We are considering having
Greeley and Hanson prepare a list of simplified operating instructions which they
agree is most desirable.
MAINTENANCE OF INCI~RATOR
At the present time, the maintenance of the City*s incinerator Is accomplished
by L. G. Harvey, Superintendent of Property Maintenance. In the past, 5uperJntenden
Harvey has been working at a disadvantage in that no adequate supply of repair parts
for critical items of incinerator were hept on hand and he mas not briefed on
correct maintenance procedures recommended by the builders of the equipment. Wit~
improved communications from Director of Public Worhs, Superintendent Refuse
Collection and Disposal Department, and the creation of Incinerator Foreman and
with the ordering of some items of spare parts as required, the loss ia efficiency
~ue to lack of proper maintenance should be minimized.
We recommend further that me purchase and place at the incinerator an adequate
set of hand tools so that the Incinerator Foreman can make minor repairs as
necessary. This would reduce domn time and maintenance cost.
LANDFILL
As you are aware, the available space for garbage dumping ia the City*s Kant
Gate Landfill is limited aid the earth cover required ia operations of this hind is
in short supply. This matter mas handled at the June 21, i965 meeting of Council
uud the City Ms~Se~ uus instructed to appraise the property lyiug on the south
side of the landfill end on the north side of North Avenue (13 houses), secure
options from the owners so that the land could beacquired prolptly. Forty thousand
Dollars ($40,000.00) wus included i'm the 1965-66 budget to acquire this property.
City Manager Owens qeveloped abut qcqulriug of this property could be done under
the Open Space Program rev Federal Housing und Home Finance Agencies, the Federal
Go~erument contributing 50~ of the funds for purchasing this land., At the present
time, this matter 'is being handled by the Director of Public Works nad,it i~ thought
that federul 'funds will be available shqrtly for colpleting this transaction.
COST OF PROJECT
As of June 1, 1965, Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor, was requested to
furnish a breakdomn of the amount of money paid for land, equipment, etc., for
construction of incinerator and to the ,various contractors and the amount retained
~nder the original authorization. These were as follows:
Amount
Retained Total Pa~d
Land' $ ~10,875.00
Engineering, Alvord, Burdick
and Dowson 325.00
Structoral Steel Company , ) Direct expenditures 2,900.00
Mcllhany Equipment Company) by City for changes 42.97
Reliance Equipment Company ) in improvements 37.63
Miscellaneous 40922.7T
COI~FRACTS
Eubank, Caldwell ~ Associates 61.32
S. L. Lionberget
Pyro Incinerator Company 500.00
Harnischfeger Corporation 3,567.90
Greeley and Haflsen 2.601.22
$ 6,750.44
19,107.35
121,619.69
162,154.00
35,879.00
3.39n.78
361,542.39
Under date of September 27, 1965, Mr. Thomas was requested to update these
finites giving the balance on band June 30, 1965, the amount appropriated in the
1965-66 budget and appropriations for August 1965. These ave as follows:
· CON~RACFS ENCU#BERE~ APPROPRIATION
Balance June 30, 1965 $ $ $ 20,111.~3
1965-66 Budget 78,000.00
Appropriation August 2.468.03
$108,579.66
CONTRACTS
Pyro Incinerator 6 Supply
Balance March 31, 1965 500.00
Change Order No. Xl and
HO. 16481 13,460.00
Change Order No. X3 and
No. 16483 52.950.00
Harnlschfeger Corporation
Balance June 30, 1965
6,313.20
6,201.22
Greeley and Ransen, Engrs.
Balance June 30, 1965
66,910.00 66.910,00
$ 41,669.66
6,313.20 . 6.313.20
$ 35,356.46
6,201.22 6.201.22
$ 29,155.24
PAID
3,533.11 3.533,1'1 2,460~0:
$ 25,622.13
£ubank, Caldwell
Balance Juoe 30, 1965 1,065.08
August 1965 2,468.03
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CONFBACTS KNCBMRERED
Times World Corporation
July 1965 $ . 14.OO $ 14.00
Days Constriction Company
Contract 6.400.00
6.40o.00
$69,371.53
APPROPRIATION
$ ld. O0
$ 351608,.13
6.400.0~
14,00
Of the $1~8,579.66 allocated for use during 1965-66 only $19,20B.13 remains.
However, $52,950.66 for installation of the fly ash separator plus $19,208.13, or
$72,158.79 is available. As soon as me receive revised bids on the re-eleotrlficati
of the hoist, installation of the fly ash separator, and secure information on the
City*s cost of landfill property, this matter mill again be brought to Council.
TIMETABLE FOR COMPLETIOH
Due to circumstances beyond our control, as specified in the foregoing report,
we bane been unable to schedule the exact date the incinerator mill be taken out of
service. Under the most favorable delirerfes of necessary Items, such ns motors,
fans, controls, steel products, reels, etc., it is estimated that 3 additional
months will be required to secure all tho necessary materials. It in now forecast
that the incinerator mill be taken out of service approximately January 1, 1q66 for
modification, uhlch is estimated to require approximately 6 weeks.
SI C~ E, pvnd
C. E. Pond, Chairman
SI Vlnceqt St RheeJ~r
Vincent Wheeler, Councilman
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engineer
J. H. Hahn
, L. ~. Noe~l, Pres., Southeast Civic League
In this connection, Mr. J. Stuart Franklin, representing Embank, Calduell
and Associates, displayed charts showing the proposed modifications to the City
Hr. Pond moved that the progress report be approved and that the Special
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received for operation
of the parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (Ho*drum) Airport submitted the foil*ming
"October 1, 1965
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke, Yirginla
Your undersigned committee has tabulated the bids 'received
for operation of the automobile parking facility at Roanoke
Municipal Airport for a period of three years, and, math the
assistance of Airport Manager Marshall L. Harris, made a thorough
analysis of the operations at Municipal Airport in order to
develop a projection of revenue for the period covered by the
bids.
Based upon our analysis, me believe that the increase in
rates provided under the new contract will produce a base gross
revenue per annum for the first year of the contract of
and that a 13~ increase in business might be expected which would
produce a gross revenue of $45,000 for the next year.
,Ne did lot project the annual increase beyond the first year
is an atteBpt to be conservative is our projection, Using the
gross revenue of $45,000 per,year, the bids as shouu om the
attached tabulation mould produce from Airport Parking Compsuy'of
America $720000; from Allright Virginia Psrhlng Company $65,590,82;
and from O. Stanley Smith, Jr** trading ss Carolina ParRing System,
$7?,250 over the three-year period of the contract,
Me therefore recommend that you ausrd the contract to
O. Stanley Smith, Jr** trading as CaroleRs Parhing System, and
reject the othertuo bids.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
· S/ J. Robert,Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ n. B. Thompson
Bneford B. Thompsonw
In this connection, Mr. Ernest M. Ballon, Attorney, representing the
Carolina Parking System, appeared before Council in support of the bid of his
client.
Hr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing the Airport Parking Company
of America, appeared before Council in support of the bid of his client, Hr. Pence
contending tha~ the bid of the Carolina Parking System is not realistic, that it
is based on an erroneous and impossible revenue and that the proposal of the
Airport Psrkin9 Company of America offers the best guaranty to the city over a
long-range period.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Hr. Pollard moved that Council
concur in the r~comme~dation of the committee and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure accepting the proposal of
the Carolina Parking System. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and nnanimousl
adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET: Council having deferred action on a request of the City Manager
that the prorision 1~ the 1965-66 budget that no funds shall be expended for
capital improvements or the purchase of equipment until January 1, 1966, be
clarified with regard to the purchase of minor equipment, the matter was again
before the body.
The City Auditor advising that he does not see how the minor equipment
can be purchased on the ~asis of present revenue, and suggesting that action on the
request of the City Manager be deferred until a clearer picture of the financial
position of the city is reached, Mr. Stoller moved that the present policy be
continned for the time being. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimousl
adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLA'IM$: NON~o
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE5 AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 16652, providing for the lease of approximately
43 acres of land in the clear zone for the northeast-southwest runway at Roanoke
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Nnnlclpal (Wa*drum) Airport to Arrom Wood Country Club, lncorpornted, for u term
or thirty ye~n commen¢ll~ a~ of November I~, 1965, for au annual rental of $1,000,
having prevlgusly been before Couocil for Its first readfegt,rend cad laid over,
men agile before the body.
In this connection, Ur. Walter O. Colemnn appeared before Council and
Club, Incorporated, is city property will the golf course to be operated thereon
Hr. St*lief,voiced the opinion that this Js a matter of administration by
Arrom Wood Country Cleb, Incorporated, and not a function of Council once the land
is leased.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the Ordinance be amended by deletion of the
foil*ming WOrdS: and mill, further, fully comply mith and conform to Federal
Aviation Agency's Technical Standard Order H-Ia and Part 626 of the Regalatiocs of
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency, as the same may, from time to
time, be amended. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Xn this connection, the City Attorney submitted the foil*ming communicatlc
suggesting a further aoendment to the Ordinance:
'October 1, 1965
Honorable Vincent S. Rheeler
Vice Mayor
Roanoke, Virginia
I am advised that.FAA's approval of our lease of the
proposed clear zone area to Arrom Need Country Club, Inc., is
contingent, among other things, on the City's applying the
rental received therefrom to other municipal airport purposes
betmeen the City and FAA are Jn effect.
Accordingly, I would suggest that prior to the passage of
the pending ordinance authorizing said leaset it be amended by
adding the following additional provision to the ordinance nam
before Council.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAX~ED that the annual net rental
received by the City pursuant to the aforesaid lease
be expended, annually, for other purposes of said
Roanoke Municipal Airport so long as the City be so
required by the terms of the Grant Agreement above-
This can easily be accomplished by your moving to amend the
final passage.
Respectfully,
SI J. N. Kineanon
City AttorneyN
Mr. #heeler moved that the Ordinance be amended by adding the following
paragraph: BE IT FURTHER ORDAIIqED that the annual net rental received by the City
pursuant to the aforesaid lease be expended, annually, for other purposes of said
Roanoke Hunlcipal Airport so long ns the Clt'y be so required by the terms of the
Grant Agreement ab*,,mentioned. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unani-
mously adopted.
Mr. Mheele~ the· offered ~he follo~iug Ordinance, ns amended, for its
aec*ad reading and final ·d,pti*a:
(z16652) AN ORDINANCE providing tar the City's lease of certain vacant
land l· Roanoke County, · part of the City*s Municipal Airport sou*hues* clear zone
properW, to Arran Mood Country Club, Inc., for n term of years upa· cereal· terms
nad conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 420.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il*ming vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jo·es, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
STREET NAM£S: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure changing the name of that portion of Garden City Boulevard, So
extending from its existing intersection mith Yellow Mountain Road, So Eo, in a
sootheasterly direction to the southeast corporate limits,,so as to make the same
a continuation of Yellow Mountain Road, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. 5toiler
moved that the follouiog Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(·16579) AN OROINAHCE changing the name Of that portion Of Garden City
Boulevard, $. E., extending from its existing intersection with Yellow Mountain
Road, 5, E** In a southeasterly direction to the Cityts southeast corporate limits,
MBEREAB, the City Planning Commission having so recommended and the
street hereinafter described beingt in fact, a continuation of the street known as
Yellow Mountain Road, 5. E.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAXH~D by the Council of the City of Roan,he that the
name of that certain poblic street mhich extends from the present intersection of
Yellow Mountain Road, 5. E., and Garden City Boulevard, 5. E., in a southeasterly
direction under the Blue Ridge Parkmay to the City*s east corporate limits and whicl
has heretofore been known as a portion of Garden City Boulevard,.5. E., be, and the
name of said street ~s hereby changed to, Yellow Mountain Road, S. E.; and the plats
of the Official Map and other maps on f.ile i~ the office of the City Engineer shall
be marked so as to show the aforesaid change of street name.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAIA~D that the City Manager cause necessary changes to
be made in existing street name signs along the aforesaid street and that, if
necessary, the house numbering of the houses located on said street be changed so
as to accord to the provisions of Chapter 5, Title XVII of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956; and, further, that the City Cl~rh transmit to the Postmaster at
Roan*he six attested copies of this ordinance in order that said Postmaster be
apprised of the aforesaid change.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
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Al'KS: Nessra. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Food, Stollero fheeler ted
#myer Dlllcrd ..........................
NAYS: None .......~ .......... O.
SCHOOLS: Cooocll haviog directed the City Attorney, to prepare the proper
measure providing for · crossing,guard, school-type flashing traffic signals and
traffic signals in connection with the Day-Care Center to be operated by. Total
Action Against Poverty in Roanoke. Valley at 702 Shenandoah Avenue, H. a., for
further consideration of the body, he presented same.
In this connection, Mr. 0ristom Hardin, Jr** Executive Director, Total
Action Against Poverty inRoaooke Valley, appeared before Coencil and requested
that action on the matter be deferred since, there Js some question as to the
availability of land for the Bay-Care Center.
After a discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion that amc
crossing guards should be authorized, that they should be authorized to wear
appropriate Uniforms at the expense of TAP and that the school-type flashing traffic
signals aboold be erected,,bot that no action should be taken on the traffic
signals, Hr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred back to the City Attorney
for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mt. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
· fth further reference to the TAP program the Acting City, Manager submitted
t~e following communication from the Director of Public Welfare:
· Date: October 4, 1965
To: Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager
From: Bernice F. Jones, Director of Welfare
Re: TAP Program
I have read the material which you gave me and have made several
telephone contacts in an effort to find out what Roanoke City*s
responsibility is in the TAP program.
In the written material there is mention that the city ia responsible
for providing office space and utilities and that the two counties
(Roanoke and Dotetourt) are to provide eqoipment. Another statement
indicates that the directors of TAP are responsible for providing
,equipment.,
Xe talking math Mr. David Herbert, Executive Director, Roanohe Valley
Council of Community Services, who has been with the TAP program
through its organizational program, gave me some facts which may or
may not be helpful. He pointed out that in developing the program
that the three localities (City of Roanoke and Counties of Roanoke
and Botetouvt) agreed to assume responsibility for meetlng the needs
of the program as it seemed appropriate; that a share could be in
cash, kind or some other means. Xn the early stages of developing
~he program It mas coosldered that Roanoke City would proride the
office space by using city omned property. As you hnom the facility
being used is owned by the Dank of Virginia. I have been unable, to
find out if their gift mas intended to be Roanoke CJty*s share or if
it mas intended to be a gift to the program. ! was told that this
point mas not discussed. So, I do nat know If Roanoke City has
provided it*s share. This is debatable.
I have attempted to verify cost of utilities but so far the water
bill Is the only one that has come out and it ia felt that an error
has been made because the amount of the bill for 49 days consumption
is $95.?6. Aa investigation by the water company is being made.
In the budget (TAP), $1OO.OO per month is allomed for telephone
service. I can get no figure for electricity and there is no ready
information regarding the cost of heating. The day care center will
be heated by gas but it is not in operation nom.
If I m·y make · suggestion, It ls that Roanoke City ·pproprl·te
$2,500.00 us its'approxlm·te oRe-third share of the son-Federal
share for the oper·tlon of this program. (Tot·l in kind,
! am sorry that I have beeo un·ble to prepare · better report but
· s I have already explained lo you, ! hume tot beeo 8 purr of this
program and my OmB knowledge la very general about it. The best Z
have been able to do is to read from Mr, Arthur Ouens' files ·nd
to talk uitb several people who have shared IR the programming.
ulsb to say that it ia difficult to pin specifics down because the
material is so broad.
If you can think or uny other WRy in which I can get more information,
'in case it is needed, please advise me what it is.
$/ Bernice F. Jones*
Hr. Stoller moved that action on ·ppropri·ting the share or the City of
Roanoke for the operation of the program be deferred until the actual ·mount is
determined. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Math further reference to the matter, RF. Jones pointed out that Mr,
Arthur $. Owens, former City Manager, w·s appointed as one of the members of a
committee created for the purpose of the development and screening of various
programs proposed pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and moved th·t
the City Attorney be directed to prep·re the proper ueasure providing for the
filling of the vac·ncy. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Smaller and un·nimously
adopted.
BUDC£T-PAV PLAN: Council buying directed the City Attorney to prep·re
the proper measure ·uthoriziog the Acting City Manager to fill cart·in vic·acius in
various municipal dep·rtments since they are of an emergency n·ture, hepresented
s·me; whereupon, Mr. Smaller offered the following Resolution:
(u16680) A RESOLUTIOM authorizing the City Manager to employ cart·in
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20, page 426.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde¢
by er. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Mheeler and
Rayor Dillard ..........................
NAVS: None .................. O.
MOTIONS A[~ MISCRLLAIiEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY MARKET:. Council having referred to lq65-66 budget study a plan of
Downtown Roanokee Incorporated, to revitalize the City Market area as prepared by
the City Market Improvement Committee of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, and the
Southwest Section, Virginia Chapter, of the American Institute of Architects, a
group of representatives of Downtown Roanoke,' Incorporated, appeared before the
body, pointing out that funds for this purpose were not included in the 1965-66
budget, and requested that the city proceed with the working drawings for the plan
so that the drawings will be completed if and when funds are appropriated for
revitalization of the City Market area.
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Among those speaking on the matter were Measrs. M. Howard Mood, Chairmen,
of the City Berber Improvement Cowmitteeo William R. Hill, Executlv? Director, end
Frenh'H. Hill: Jrt, Architect, .ho'indicated khnt he is willing to do the srchitecte~
moth.
Council indicating · desire to defer consideration of the matter until the
proposed Co,itel Improveuents Program ts submitted, no action wes token on the requef
INDDSTRIES: Hr. Jones called attention to the announced closing of the
Roaebhe plant of American Hridge Division, United States Steel Corporation, end
offered the following Resolatioo extending an offer to ell parties concerned of the
assistance of Council in seeking out some mutually satisfactory means whereby
the operation of said plant may be continued on an economical basis and without
detriment lo the members of the community abm are now dependent thereon for gainfu!
employment:
(~166B1) A RESOLUTION relating to the announced closing of the Roanoke
plant of American Bridge Gfrfsion, United States Steel Corporation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. 2B, page 42b.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AXES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... ?.
NAYS: ~one ............................O.
Mr. Jones moved that copies of the Resolution be forwarded to the
Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, the Honorable Harry F.
Byrd, United States Senate, the Honorable A. Willis Rohertson, United States Senate,
Mr. !. W. Abel, President of the United States Steel Workers, and Mr. R. Conrad
Cooper, Executire Vice President, Personnel Services, United States Steel Corporatlo
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stellar and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stellar then moved that the May~ and one OF more members of Conncll
be authorized to go to Pittsb~rgb, ~ennsylva~ls, and mherever necessary, to see
what they can do to Implement the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
!~US~RIES: Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution myth regard to
the proposed merger of theNorfolk and Western Railway Company. and the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway Company:
(=16602) A RESOLUTION concerning the proposed merger of Norfolk and
Hestern Railway Company and The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.
(~or full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. 28, page 427.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ ?.
~A¥S: None ......................... O.
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, IHDUSTRIES: Hr.' Stoller offered abe following Resolution continuing the
Industrial Developne~ Committee comprised or ell of the members of Council mud
naming Councilman James E, Jo~es as Chairmen of said committee~
(s16663) A RESOLUTION relating to the Industrial Development Committee
of the Roanoke City Cobncil, ,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO, 26, page 429,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Rbeeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................7.
~AYS: None ...........................O.
LIBRARIES: Mayor Dillard called attention to a vacancy on the Roanoke
Public Library Board due to the resignation of the Reverend Harold R. Helms and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Laurence R. Noell, President
Of the Southeast Civic League, advising that it is the desire of the Southeast
Civic League that the vacancy be filled by o resident of the Southeast section was
before Council.
Mr. St*liar placed in noalnation the n3me Of Lawrence R. ~oell.
Mr. Pollard moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was ~econded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously ad*pta*.
Mr. Laurence R. Noell nas elected as'a member of the Roanoke Public
Library Hoard to fill the unexpired term of the Reverend Harold £. Helms, resigned,
ending June 30, 1968, by the following vote:
FOR MR. NOELL: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Nheeler,
and Mayor Dillard---~ ...... ~ ....................... 7.
BUILDING CODE-MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. J. M.
Yeatts has qualified as a member of the Board of Appeal, Building Code, for a ter~
of five years ending September 30, 1970, and that Judge Harris S. Blrchfield and
Judge Millmer F. Dillard hare qualified os Substitute Judges 5f the Municipal
Court for terms of four years each ending September 30, 1q69.
Mr; St*lief moved that the report be filed. 'The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and~unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGI~LAR MEETING,
Mondavi October 11, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke net in regular meeting La the Council
Chamber in the municipal Building, Monday, October 11, 1965, at 2 p.m., the regular
aeetlng hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent 5. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ...................................... 7.
ABSEKF: None ......................O.
OFFICERS PRESEll: Hr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor, and Mr. Janes N. Kiucanon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend S. Earl
Mitchell, Pastor, First Church of the Brethren.
mINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on monday, Angus~
50, 1~65, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of BF. Broiler,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-$TAT£ BIDHMAYS-MATER DEPARTMEK£: Pursuant to notice
of advertisement for bids on furnishifl~ and installing a 100 G.P.M. Pump in the
present Chapel Forest Pumping Station, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 11, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00
before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions.about the advertisem
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 B ~ H Plumbing and Heating Company in the amount of
$3.789.20.
Rt. Broiler mored that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee.
The motion bas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. J. Robert Thomas, Chairman, Joseph A.
Brogan and Sam P. Weens as members of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAVGROUNI~-GARBACE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
ment for bids on the installation of a complete new electrical system for the
existing monorail hoist at the Roanoke City Incinerator, Proposal No. I being.based
on equipment by Industrial Electric Reels, Incorporated, Proposal ~o. 2 being based
on equipment by the Appleton Electric Company and Proposal No. 3 being based on
equipment by the Gleason Reel Corporation, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 11, 1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m.,
before Couucil, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment, and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; shereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Prop,sol Prop,sol Proposhl
Bidder No. I No. 2 No. 3
JeffersOn Electric Company - $16,560.00 $15,753.00 $14,276.00
Cross Electric Company
J, M. Murphy Company - 21,519.60 21,519.60 21,519.60
Mr. St,lief moved that the bids be referred to a committee to'be apb,anted
b/ the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion uas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Vincent S.
Mheeler, Murray A. St,liar and J. Stuart Franklin, Jr., as members of %he committee
PETITIO'.~S Ah3) COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DRPARTHRNT: A communication from Mr. M. M. Cunningham, Jr**
Director, Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institution~,
transmitting a report on an l~spection of the police lockup by the Division on
September 20, lg6S, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. St,liar, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
the communication and report were filed.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. M. K. Cunnlngham, Jr., Director,
Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report on an inspection of the City Jail by the Division on September 20, 1965, wa
before Council.
'On motion of Mr. St,liar, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were filed.
ZONIH~: A petition of Mr. John D. Cart, Attorney, representing the
McClaugherty Estate, requesting that property located on the north side of Brandon
Avenue, S. W., east of Windsor Avenue, described as Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block
Stratford Court, Official Tax Nos. 1250701-1250705, inclusive, and a O.655-acre
tract of land extending north from the rear Of Lot 6, east of Murray Run, designated
Reserve, Official Tax Nos. 1250707, be fez,ned from General Residence District to
Business District, w'as before' Council.
On motion of Mr. St,liar, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and racom.
mendation to Council.
SHEERS AND STORM ORAXHS: A communication from Mr. 0.' B. Hartman, Chairman
of a committee representing petitioners opposing the proposal of the Old Heritage
Corporation to install a sewage treatment lagoon to serve the Hunting Hills Sub-
division, and asking why the plan of the Old Heritage Corporation to connect with the
sewage system of,the City of Roanoke on Franklin Road was dropped, was before Counci
Mr. Stoller moved that Mr. Bartman be advised to direct his request for
~his information to the Old Heritage Corporation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones and unanimously adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STgEET LIGHTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a Brltten report, recoB-
Bending t~ot n street l~gktlbe installed in th~ middle of the 3200 block of Ellswortk
Street, N~
Mr, Stollev moved that ¢guncil concur In the recommendation of the Acting
GitT Mnnnger nnd offered the following Resolution:
(#16604) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead lncnndescent street light in the middle of the 3200 block of Ellsworth
Street. N. E., (AP Pole Ro. 230-4546.)
(~or full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 20, page 431.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion BUS seconder
b7 Mr. Pond and adopted bT the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheoler nnd #alor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-PARKS A~D PLAYGBOUI%DS: The Acting Citl Manager submitted a written
report, advi~ n~ that additional donations in the total amount of $?,013 have been
received for the construction of n fountain on NileI Drive, S. M.o and recommended
that this amount be appropriated to the 1965-66 budget.
Hr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
CitI Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $7,O13 from
the Contingencl Fund:
(B16685) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section ml66, "Contingencies
and Section BI?O, "Capit'al," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
tFor full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2~, page 431.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Bna seconded
bi Mr. Stoller and adopted by t~e following vote:
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ........................ O.
BUD~'T-STATE HIGBMAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report~-:
recommending that $5,400 be appropriated to cover the estimated cost to the Cit7
of Roanoke ~or a survey and preparation of plans for the widening of U. S. Route
460 from Spur Route 501 east to Twelfth Street.
~r. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation o~ the Acting
Cft7 Manager and offered the following emergenc~ Ordinance transferring $5,%00 from
the Contingent7 Fund:
(z16686) A~ O~DI~NCE to amend and reordain Section ZlG6, ~Con~fngeflcles,'
and Section =170, "Capital," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance ~oo~ No. 28, page 432.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr, Pollord end adopted by the following:vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollar~ Pond, St,lief, Nheeler nad Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
BUDGET-COUNCIL: The Acting City Homager submitted a written report,
recommending that' $2,000' be appropriated to the Travel Expense and Education account
of Council la the 1965-66 budget.
Hr. St,lief moved that Council'concur in the rec~muendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the fol]~ lng emergency Ordinance transferring $2,000 from
the Contingency Fund~
(o166~7) 'AN O~DINANCE to amend and reordain Section gl. 'Council,# and
Section z166, "Contingencies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance O,ok ~o. 28, page 432.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
b/ Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Rheeler and Ma/or
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-pAy PLAN: The Acting City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
'Roanoke, ¥irg~nia
October 11. 1965
To the City Conncil
Roanoke, YtFglaia
Gentlemen:
! hereby request authority to fill the following vacancies
in the City Force, all of which are needed:
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court - Probation Officer,
Group 10
Nater Department - Laborer, Group 10
Refuse Collection and Disposal - I Loadpacker Driver, Group b
I Dump Trucker II, Group 7
2 Disposal Laborers~ Group 10
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendationsof the Acting
City Manager and that tho matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of
the proper me~sure. The motion was secocded by Mr. Pollard acd unanJmoasly adoped.
BUDGET-AIR POLLUTION COf~ROL: The Acting City Manager submitted the follo~
lng report, recommending that Council authorize the purchase of an automobile
included In the 1965-66 budget for the Air Pollution Control Department now rather
than waiting until January 1, 1966:
'Roanoke, Virginia
.. October Il, 196§
To the Cit,.COuncil'
Roanoke, Virginia
Included in the 1965-66 budget Is one automobile et sa
estimated coat or $2000 for Air Pollution Control, uhlch, of
course, la restricted until January 1, 1966, under the policy
of the Council.
The vehicle, a 1956 Chevrolet, now lc ese by this depart-
meat, is due for state inspection; and I am'advited by the
Superintendent of Garage that repairs needed for tala automo-
bile to pass state lnspeotion alii cost approximately $200.
'Re has requested that this car he traded at this time, since
the mileage on the car is in excess of 211,O00, and there is
only about two months remaining for the car to be used, after
the*rape.frs ~onld be made.
I believe it is economically sound to purchase the new
car at this time and so recommend.
Reapectfu]ly submitted,
s/ J. Robert Th,nas
Acting City Manager '
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and that he be directed to advertise for bids to be opened befQre the
body. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERY¥-IIOUSI~G-SLUR CLEARANCE: The Acting City Manager
submitted a mritten report, advising that the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority has offered to convey to the City of Roanoke for a nominal
consideration of $1,00 four parcels of land in the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project
[to be devoted by the city for public open space use, and recommended that the offer
be accepted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16688) AN 0~0INANCE authorizing the acquisition of four (4) parcels of
land in the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project from City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authgrity upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing and directing
the City to join in the execution of the deed of conveyance relative thereto; and
providing for an emergency.
(~or full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 26, page 433.)
Mr. St,lief moved th, adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Me'ssrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..............................................7.
~AYS: None ................................ O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAY~ROUNDS: The Acti ag City Manager submitted
written report, transmitti~ an offer of ~ppalachtan Real Contractors lncor-
S, W,, desiguoted cs official Tax ~os. 1230701, for the sum of $16,100, and recom-
mended thom the offer be referred to the Real Estate Committee for study, report
cad recowmecdetion to Council.
After a discussion of the matter, it being pointed out that it is the
policy of Council not to sell park land, Mr. Stoller moved, that the offer be
declined. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC~ The Acting City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Old Dominion Services located at 340 Salem Avenue, $. M., has applied for a
loading zone in front of lts~establishment,'whlch would require the removal of two
pcrhing meters, and recommended that permission be granted*for the removal of
these meters,
MFo Stoller moved thut Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motionmas seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously
adapted.
Mr. Mb*cleF then moved that the matter of removing the balance of the
parking meters in the block be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously
adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAIALS: The Acting City Manager submitted the following
report with reference to improvements to the Semage Treatment Plant:
*Roanoke, Virginia
October 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am formarding,,herewith, a communication from the
Director of Public Morks and from the State Mater Control
Board mitb reference to improvements to the sewage treatment
plant. The State Mater Control Board advises that its ap-
proval of the sewage treatment plant expansion in 1959
provided for additional improvements as outlined In their ·
communication.
Th'e paragraph dealing with installation of chlorination
facilities at the plant requests submission of the plans in
connection mith this in the near future. As you hnow, these
plans are being prepared by Alvord. 8nrdick and Do.son and
will be forwarded to the State Mater Control Doard upon
receipt thereof.
With reference to the remaining facilities and improve-
ments outlined in their letter, it mill be necessary to employ
the services of our consulting engineers for preparation of
the necessary plans and recommendations. It is. therefore,
reques'ted yon authorize necessary negotiations with Alvord.
Burdick and Bowson to determine the scope of the work involved
and cost thereof, in order that 'the necessary appropriation
may be provided and a contract authorized for the work.
As pointed out by the Director, of Pnblic Works, speedy
action is necessary, in order that an application may be
filed with the State Mater Control Board prior to February 1.
196~, requesting aid in the construction of the needed
facilities.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager'
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After t discussion of the petter, the Actieg City Manager verbally ,
reporting that the plans for the chlorination facilities have now been received end
foruarded to the State Mater Control Hoard, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur it
the recommendation of the Acting City Ravager that the City Manager be author t~d
to cegotlcte uith Alvord, Hurdick and Ronson, Consulting Engineers, to determine the
scope of mork Involved end the cost thereof mith regard to further lmprovementsto
the Semuge Treatment Plant. The motion uts seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HIUHRAYS= The Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that the City of Roanoke agree to perform requisite phases of the right
of may acqnlsitlon program in regard to the proposed construction of U. S. Route No.
460.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager and offered the following Resolution math regard to Project No. 0460=
128-102, RM-201, C-501:
(u16659) A RESOLUTION agreeing to perform requisite phases of the right
Of may acquisition program in regard to the proposed construction of U. S. Route No.
460, Project No, 0460-12H-]02, RR=201, C=SO1, in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 2H, page 434.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond 3nd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............... £ .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution with regard to Project
No. 0460-12H-102, RM-202, C-502:
(~16690) A RESOLUTION agreeing t'o perform 'requisite phases of the right
of way acquisition program in regard' to the proposed construction of U. $. Route No.
460, Project No. 0460-129-102, RR-2020 C-502, in the City of Roanole.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 435.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follciing vote:
Dillard ....................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................... ~ .... O.
STATE' HIGHWAYS: 'The Acting City Manager submitted a written report, advlsJ
that an agreement has been reached with Abe and Hazel Cohen for the purchase of
Parcel No. OIH, needed in connection with the Route 599 Project, at a price of
$28,325, which is the appraised value, and recommended that the offer be accepted.
Mr.'Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting
City Manager 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.
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PLANNING: Cooncil knriog directed the Actlo9 City Manager to ascertolo
from the City Planning Commission the status of Its st*dy of the Subdivision Ordinan
~ke Acting City Manager submitted a written report, advising that up to the present
no work has been'done on updating the Subdivision Ordinance to conform with the
proposed Zoning Ordinance, but that this task mill be started immediately end the
Planning Deportment mill mark toward the completion of a revised or proposed
Subdivision Ordinance by January 1, 1966.
On motion of Mr, St*lief, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the report mos filed,
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred the question of the
possibility of a duplication of laboratory facilities of the city to the City Managez
for investigation and report, the Acting City Manager submitted a written report,
transmitting the foil*ming communication from the Commissioner of Health:
*DATE October 40 1965
TO: Mr. Robert Thomas, Actin9 City Manager's
FROM: Milliam H. Keeler, M. D., Commissioner of Health
SUBJECT: Consolidation of Roanoke City Government Laboratories.
Air Pollution Control, the Senage Treatment Plant, Water
Department and Health Department each have a laboratory
mhich carries out a control program for a particular
aspect of environmental health quite independently of
the other laboratories. Interagency relationships of
various kinds are on a friendly but inf~ mai basis.
The health department has Just completed a study of the
feasibility of consolidating these laboratories into
a Central Laboratory. Fact-finding and discussions among
agency representatives produced the following recommendations;
1. Consolidation of all city government laboratories
is not only feasible but desireable and should be
accomplished as soon as possible.
2. Consolidation is Justifiable because of the
eventual savings in tax-money, greater efficiency,
better training and supervision of all technicians,
and centralization of records permitting better
professional evaluation and coordination of findings.
All the agencies mentioned need someone skilled
in sanitary chemistry. At least two-the sewage treat-
ment plant and the water department - have for approxi-
mately five years requested a city chemist. He would
work in and operate from the Central Laboratory. Re
should be employed with,at further delay.
4. The health department laboratory should be
designated'the Central Laboratory; the health depart-
ment laboratory director should be designated the
Central Laboratory Director; and the hehlth commissioner
should be designated the administrator of the Central
Laboratory and the director of the city-wide environ-
mental control program carried out by any city govern-
went laboratory.
5. Consolidation should be carried out in phases.
Phase 1. Designation of admihistrator, laboratory
director and location of Central
Laboratory.
Transfer of one Mater department technician
to the central laboratory in rotation.
Transfer of water department laboratory
incubators (2), autoclave and mater bath
to semage treatment plant laboratory.
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Pbuse 2. Employ chemist specializ-
ing ia smeltery chemistr
Physical eelergemeot of
health depertBeet
laboratory to acc,mm,der
the additional equipment,
supplies, records and
personnel.
Phuse 3. .Eventuully phase out all
laboratories performing
highly technical tests
by transfericg such testi
to the central laboratory
6. Consolidation will require a minimum number of
personnel transfers and/or neu employees
compared to the benefits to the community.
I hereby request you to present this proposal to the City
Co,noel as soon as possible**
After a discussion of the question, Mr. hheeler moved that the matter be
referred back to the City Manager for the purpose of working out e more specific
plan for the consolidation of the laboratories math the Commissioner of Health, and
to submit said plan to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMEf~f-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted
the following report on changes in personnel of the Police Department and Fire
Department for the month of September, 1965:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 11, 1955
To the City Council
Roanoke, Vlrginis
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police and the fire depart-
ment as of September 30, 1965:
'Police Department
'Mr. Richard 0. Ash~ell, 2707 Kenwood Blvd., S. E., was sworn in
as a police officer September 15,- 1965.
'Officer Michael E. Dowles resigned September 15,
'Fire Department
*During the month of September 1955 the following personnel changes
Occurred In the Fire Department:
Resigned: Charles B. Snyder, Jr.
Gary W. Mebb
Employed: Bobby G. Geary
*On this date there are three (3) vacancies in the Fire Department.*
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager*
On motion of Hr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. St,lief and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
BDDGET-SEBOOLSx The City Auditor submitted a written report, transmitting
a report of Andrems, Burket and Company on an examination of the accounts and
financial records Of the Roan,he City School Board for eighteen months ended June 30,
1965.
Hr. St*lief moved that the report be riled and that the City Auditor be
directed to inform Council uhen the comments ulth regard to disbursements nnd
purckuslng procedures and old outstanding unrrnats hare been implemented. The motlo
mss seconded by Mr. Wheeler and uoeoimoasly adopted.
PK~SIO~S: The City Auditor submitted n uritteo r~ort, trnnsmitting ·
report of Mennett nnd Mennett, Certified Public Accountants, on an audit or the
accounts of the Employees' Retirement System ~r the City or Roenoket Virginia,
rot six months ended June 30, 1965, lcdicstin9 that the accounts are in order.
On motion or Hr. St*lief, seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was riled.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council having referred to a committee composed or Messrs. Roy L
Webber, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Willia~ H. Carder, Robert W. Woody, Jo W.
Burress, T. E. Frantz and Francis X. Carroll, for study, report and recommendation,
o request of W ~ 0 Air-Work for permission to operate an aircraft from Roanoke
Municipal (Woodrum) Airport for the purposes of banner towing, aerial photography
nod aerial patrol, the committee submitted a uritten report, recommending that the
request be granted in strict compliance with the City Code.
In this connection, the following communication from Uodson, Pence and
Coulter, Attorneys, representing W ~ 0 Air-Work, agreeing to comply with the City
Code, mas before Council:
"October 8. 1965
Mr. J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager
City of Roanoke
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. ThOmas:
Supplementing MF. Francisco*$ letter to Mr. Arthur S.
Owens, dated June 29, 1965, and in accordance with our under-
standing of the requirements stated by you and the Airport
Committee on October 6, lg65, ue submit the following
information:
1. Mr. R. P. Francisco will represent himself at the
Municipal Airport during the period Of time that he is actually
operating there. During other times, Mr. Samuel T. mr*un, Jr.
is authorized to act as his representative.
2. As stated in Mr. FranciscoOs letter Of June 2g, the
office facilities for the business are located 5t 7640 Old
UominJon Drive~ Roanoke County, Virginia, and the aircraft
is hangared at Woodrum Airport. Mr. Francis* proposes to
conduct this business activity during the hours Of 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily and during other hours Ir his hustness commitments
so require.
Thank you rOF your consideration of our request. Please
let us know when the Fecomoendatlon of the Airport Committee
will be presented to council.
Yours very truly,
DODSON, PENCE ~ COULTER
S/ James M. Young
James M. Young'
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Mr. Stoller, moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
mmlttee etd that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion UBS seconded by Mr. Pond end unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NO~E,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIRE: NONE.
IKIRODUCT~ON AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES A~D RESOLUTIOn:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16673, rezooieg that portion of · 6.q-acre tract of
land northwest of Franklin Road, S. M., bordered by the city limits on the aouthnest
and property of the City of Roanoke on the northwest, designated es Official Tax No.
~290101, from General Residence District to Special Residence District, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again
before the body.
In this connection, the Acting City Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 11, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Last Monday. you passed on first reading, an ordinance to
rezone property of Mr. Richard R. Ramlett located to the west
of Franklin Road. near the south corporate limits of the City;
and at the sane tine. referred to me the question of handling
the sewer from an apartment house proposed to be erected on the
property and the question of creating a traffic hazard on
Route 220 at the entrance to Edgehill.
We have had a number of conferences with the landowner
and Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, who are making a sewer
survey for the City. I am attaching hereto a report of the
Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of Traffic
Engineering and Communications covering both questions. There
is also attached a copy of a letter from Hayes, Seay, Mattern
and Mattern in connection with the sewer problem.
Mr. Hanlett indicated that it would be approximately 1H
months before the sewer connection would be'needed for his
apartment house. Yon will note from the attached report that
the City has programmed a sewer project for Fraeklin Road to
relieve the overload on the existing Franklin Road sewer line,
which is to be completed within the time element required by
Hr. Haulett;.
It is appareat from the attached communications that it
is possible to sewer the Hamlett property from Franklin Road
by construction of o sewer l~ne and a pumping station on the
Ramlett property, which would cost the property owner somewhere
between sixteen and twenty thousand dollars. But, to do so, it
would be necessary to restrict further connections to the sewer
line from the County.
An alternate to this connection mould be the construction
of a sewer interceptor line up Ore Rranch to the City-limitt,
at an estimated cost of $130,000.00, which Hayes, Sway,
Mattern andRattern point out would serve the County with R2
per cent of its capacity. If satisfactory arrangements can be
concluded with the Coonty for construction of the Ore Rranch
line, it would appear thatthis is the best approach to the
problem. If negotiation with the County is undertaken in this
matter, consideration should be given to a special contract
covering the area to be sewered in the light of the present
negotiations betmeen the City and County concerning the existing
sewage treatment contract between them.
Rased upon this report, I can see no reason for withholdiog
the rezoning as requested.
Respectfully submitted,
SI J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager#
la a discussion or the matter, the Acting City Maunder advised that he has
received a communication from Mr. Charles L. Legg, stating that since he has learned
the exact location of the proposed apartment proJect be would like to mitkdram his
comphin~ that the apartments milt increase the existing traffic congestion at the
entrance to Edgehill as it is evident they mill not affect the £dgehlll entrance.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council receive and file the report of the Acting
City Manager. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pond and uncnimo.sly adopted.
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#16673) AN ORDII/ANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 1,
of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 429.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond. St.tier. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 16679, changing the name of a portion of
Garden City Boulevard, S. E., so as to make the same a continuation of Yellow M,natal
Road, S. E., having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, mas again before the body, Mr. St,liar offering the following for its
second rending and final adoption:
(x16679) AN ORDINANCE changin9 the name of that portion of Garden City
Boulevard, $. E., extending from its existing intersection with Yellow Mountain
Road, S. E., in a southeasterly direction to the City's southeast cora,rate limits,
so as to make the same a continuation of Yellow Mountain Road, S. E.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 430.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secocded
by Mr. Pond nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................... T.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
(s16691) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page 436.)
MW. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Mesars, Garlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ ...................~ ..... ~---T.
A~LYS: None ........................... O,
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEMALE, CURB AND GUTTER-TRAFFIC: Council having directed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting an offer of the K-Mart
Store at Tmenty-fourth Street and Melrose Avenue, N. W** to donate to the City of
Roanoke approximately one-third acre of land in exchange for street Improvements and
a traffic signal, he presented some; mbereupon, Mr. St,lief offered the.f,Il,ming
emergency Ordinance:
(m16692) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of certain lend from
Melrose Plaza, Xncorporated, to be used for.the future mldening Of a portion of the
sontbuesterly side of Melrose Avenee betmeen 24th Street and Lafayette Boulevard,
No Mo, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the installation of a four-may
traffic signal installation at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Lafayette
Hoalerard; end pr,riding for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 437.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard .... ~ ................................
NAYS: None .......................... U.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
accepting the proposal of the Carolina Parking System for operation Of the
p3rking lot at Roanoke Municipal (W,,drum) Airport, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Pollard moved that the follo~ing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:.
(=16693) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of O. Stanley Smith, Jr., doing
business as Carolina Parking System, for operating the automobile parking lot at '
Roanoke Municipal (W,,drum) Airport for a term of three (3) years, upon certain
terms and conditions; authorizing the proper City officials to execute a requisite
lease; and rejecting all other bids..
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Council held on September 27. 1965, and after
due and proper public advertisement made therefor, three sealed bids or proposals
for the operation of the automobile parking lot at the Ctty*s Municipal Airport for
a term of three years were received, opened and read before the Council, whereupon
all said bids were referred to a committee composed of the City Auditor, the City
Purchasicg Agent and Mr. Roy R. Pollard, St** Councilman,.Chairman, for. the. purpose
of tabulating and studying said bids and making recommendation thereon to the Councl
and
WHEREAS, the. aforesaid Committee has tabulated and studied all said bids and
reported in writing to the Council at its meeting held on October d, 1965, that the
bid or proposal of O. Stanley Smith, Jr.., doing business as Carollnn Parking System,
bas been determioed to constitute the best bid submitted to the City pursuant to its
advertised iuvitntiont that said bid meets the Clty*s specifications for bids requir~
of all bidders and should be accepted; and that the 6ther tuo bids should, accordingl
be rejected; and
MREREAS, upon the Council's receipt of the aforesaid Committee Report,
representatives of all bidders and all other interested parties were afforded an
opportunity to be heard further on the matter before the Council, whereupon, and at t
conclusion of uhich further hearing, the Council is unanimously of opinion to concur
with the report of the aforesaid Committee.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAII~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ns follous:
1. That the written proposal of O. Stanley Seith, Jr., doing business
as Carolina Parking System, made to the City under date of September 7, 1965, for
operating the automobile parking lot at Ronnohe Municipal (MoodFum) Airport faf a
~eriod of three years, uhlch said proposal guarantees the follouing in payment as
rental to the City, namely:
A. For the first year*s term of said lease. $1B,000. plus 75~ of all gross receipts
in excess of $36,000 per annum to $66,000 smd 85~ of all'receipts in excess of
$66,000 per annum.
B, For the second year's term of said lease. $19,000, plus 75~ of all gross recetpt~
in excess of $36.000 per annum to $66.000 and 65~ of all gross receipts in excess
of $66.000 per annum.
For the third year*s term of said lease. $20,000~ plus ?$~ or all gross receipts
in excess of $36,000 per annum to $66,000 and 85~ of all gross receipts in excess
of $66,000 per annum;
which said proposal is on file in the office of the City Clerk be~ and said prOpOSal
is hereby ACCEfffED.
2. Thatthe City Manager and the City Clerk be. and they are hereby
authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the City, to execute and attest.
respectively, a requisite lease with the aforesaid successful bidder, the terms of
which, including the aforesaid rental provisions, shall be approved by the City
Manager and the form of Mhich shall be approved by the City Attorney, the term of
said 3-year lease to commence upon such date in the month of November, 1965, as is
agreeable to said successful bidder and to the City Manager, to be set so as to cause
an orderly transfer of business operations between the former and the future operator
of said parking facilities.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the proposals of Airport Parking Company of
America and of Allright Company, Inc., made to the City in response to its aforesaid
invitation to bids be, and said other proposals are hereby REJECTED; the City Clerk
to so notify each said other bidder and to express to each the City's appreciation
for said bids.
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~Thenoti9n u·e seconded b7 Mr. ~toller.aod ·d,pled b7 the foilouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. P, Il,rd. Pond. St,tier. Wheeler and Mayor
Dill·rd .........................................
NAYS: None ......~ .......... ~ .........
SCHOOLS: Council hating directed the City Attorney to prepare the.proper
measure providing for the fiiliog or n v·c··cy o· the committee.~ppointed for the
purpose of the development and screening of various prograts proposed pursuant to the
Economic Dpportuaity Act of 1964. he presented same.
After 8 discussion of nb, should be ·ppointed to rial the vacancy. Mr. J,n*
offered the r,Il,Ming Resolution naming Mr. Juli·n F. flirst. City M·nager-elect:
(~1669d) A RESOLUTION filling a vacancy left on · committee appointed for
lb, purpose of the development and screening of v,ri,us pr,graBs proposed pursuant
the Ecnnomi~ OPportunity Act of'1964, heretofore provided for in Resolution No. 16361
of the Council of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Res,Intron. see Resolution B,oh No. 28. page 438.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Follatd. P, cd. St,lief. Mheeler end Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AN, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUSES-SCHOOLS: RFS. H. F. Carmack, President of the Moodrow Wilson Parent-
Teacher Association. and Mrs. R. C. Crawl,rd a~peared before Council, advising that
buses serving students at M,,draw Wilson Junior High School are overcrowded and asklc
if the Parent-Teacher Association has the right to charter an additional bus and
increase the student fares to subsidize the cost thereof.
In this connection, Mr. St,lieF read the following statement:
~October 11, 1965
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
lengthy editorial 'Con/inued School Bus Overcrowding Requires
Quick Action By Co,nell.' The .editorial calls for
!. An ordinance limiting ~he number of children
2.Standees should be limited to the number of
seat rails available.
3.A *white line* ordinance to prohibit anyone
ttanding next to the driver.
la the interest of the safety of school children concerned.
I mM e that the alleged situation be re~erred to the City
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.
After o farther dlscassioe of the questioe, Ur. Stoller mJthdrem bis mukluk
sad moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of Mr. J. R~ert Thoua:
Chairman, HFS, H. F. Csrmack, Hr, O. A. Thomas and Hr, Richard T~ Vis rot study,
report smd reconeeadatJon to Council, The motion was seconded by Hr; Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Hr. Stoller stated that there is an Ordinance on abandoned
automobiles on public property, that s number or citizens and businesses are being
subjected to the problem of abandonment orundeairsble aatoeobJles on their
property, and that he has requested the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance siding
these citizens for the consideration of Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that action oh the matter be deferred until the proper
measures have been prepared by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: Mr. Stoller read tm following statement with regard to the
question of the policy of the City of Roanoke on voluntary annexation:
'October 11, 1965.
Honorable Rayor sad Fellow Rembers of
Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginia.
Centle~en:
Effective last January I the City of Roanoke annexed its first
surrounding territory since 1949. There are other areas besides
Edgehill ~hich are contiguous to our corporate limits and should
be a part of the City. While it Is too late to bemoan the
extension of municipal services to the County, we should be firm
in denying further extensions unless the areas become part of the
City.
Unless Me do, we shall eitness further *fragmentation of a single
physically and culturally homogeneous community,t The quotation is
from a lucid article by Douglas N. Ayres in *Public Management*a*
August issue on *The Forgotten Amuser to Retropolitan Services.*
Interestingly, Mr. Ayres was once assistant manager of Salem,
Virglnio, .and is now city man,gar of another Salem in Oregon.
In his article he makes a strong case for voluntary annexations
as the *forgotten answer' to problems such as ours *of growing
metropolitan areas.' His thesis la *that if. at the appropriate
time in the history Of any metropolitan area, the statutory climate
for annexation and spirited leadership are combined, there in fact
uould be no metropolitan problem.' (I must confess to being puzzled
at his inclusion of the urban areas of the state of Virginia among
the better models. He has been away from Virginia for a long time.)
POSITIVE PROGRAM NEEDED
The City of Roanoke should adopt a comprehensive and positive
program to encourage the annexation of its fringes.
1. The statutory climate in Virginia is not suitable for
involuntary annexation by cities.
2. There should be s stnnding offer to fringe areas that
the city services will be extended to them in proper
cases.
3. Upon approval of a proposed area, a timetable for the
extengion of the city services should be adopted,
promoted and implemented.
There are long-range economic, sociological sod tan advantages to
a 'Greater Roanoke' rather than the growth of special districts
such os the Roanoke Sanitary Authority.
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This consent petition route ben the.dJssdveutege of 'nibbling* et
au ores, mherees ~onveatlonel annexation mould provide better plenning,
Ass&ming (but ual conceding) thet ue could ant file a conventional
annexation suit ut this tine, I see Bathing la the lam to prevent
us from u~noanciug o~r uttitste touird'pr6per areas which'vol#nteril7
seeh to be annexed to the City or Roanoke,
Experience has shown the basic shortcoming of use of the volunLury
annexation method is that the City is open to lanuendo~ misrepre-
sentation of policy statements, and outright falsehoods, usually at
the heads of n rem malcontents. Such charges seldot can be ansmered
fully satisfactorily,
Estimates of the utilities, public marks, police, fire, library and
other urban service needs of the peripheral areas of Rosnohe indicate
that nil our suburban areas bare un insufficient level.of govern-
mental service for urban concentrations of population. They lock
routine police protection, proper fire protection, routine street and
storm drainage care, adequate parks, library service or more than
limited street lighting. It is notorious that there ave critical
logs tn water and sewer service.
City Council should state the City*s urban service intentions to tbe
entire metropolitan area. It should be realized that the extension
of water, sewer and other services to nil hones in the metropolitan
area is a good deal for the City and the suburbanite alike onl~ if the
suburbanite becomes a part of the City. It is felt that suburbanites
will solicit and millingly pay for municipal services if fully
informed of the benefits that accrue for the relatively few additional
tax dollars per month. How much is it worth, for instance, to have
pure water rather than from a contaminated spring?
NHAT NE SHOULD DO
Ne should state publicly that we aFe interested in annexing the
areas which border our City if they desire to be voluntarily
annexed. 'The City of Roanoke is milling to provide municipal
services to the Roanoke metropolitan &rea through pFogrammed
voluntaryannexntions.*
2. The voluntary annexation must be initiated, financially supported,
and promoted by those living within the area.
3. Each campaign should be based on on honest, concise, scheduled,
and readily understood service program. Upon each propos~ being
made, the City should revieu the needs of the area in question,
and whether the City facilities are adequate to provide these
services.
The monetary effect of annexation on the average homeowner Jn the
proposed area should be fully understood. The City should be
fulfilled.
become more attractive either financially or psychologically
than annexation.
7. The City must not allom itself to become hemmed in.
The issuance of a formal statement on voluntary annexation forces
the City ~ examine its capabilities, clear its OWn thoughts, and
do away with inconsistencies in policies. Ultimately, the City
must be committed to urban service responsibility for the entire
metropolitan area. City Council should be the first of the
numer6us governmental units in this area to take the initiative
in declorlng its ~illingness to provide urban services to the
Suburbs when theyhave been incorporated.
City Conncil should review and act favorably upon each annexation
request if an area can be financially and physically Joined to the
City and if there is sufficient indication of interest on the part
of residents and property owners in the area.
10. The administrative staff 5f the city should assist those request-
ing annexation with the necessary property description and staff
work to consummate a voluntary annexation petition.
11. Municipal services should no longer be extended to areas contiguous
to the City if the area can be served as appropriately through
annexation.
12. #auJcJpnl services may be provided to sresn and persons outside
the city limits us, If, sad uheu necessary for the general melfn~
of the entire wetropolltsu oreo, but only ir 1oo per cent of the
utility capital costs ore defrayed by the petitioners, mud service
charges reflect thu Intangible value of tbs financial bucking
the taxpayers or the City of Roanoke nad their finnncJul invest-
went lu existing services nnd facilities.
13. The City should ween its obligation to eot area nnnexed by mnhiug
o full level of wunicipsl services available ns rapidly ns feasible.
14. Council should eld in the annexation of the metropolitan nre8 to
the City through nil legal menns available to it and to its
citizens, and should direct the nduinistrntive staff of the City
to so proceed.
15. The ambitions of the City ore mythical. We seek only the proper
development of our metropolitnn area..
16. Re should be able to guarantee specifics of accelerated service.
in order to sham the vitality, of the City government as opposed
to the maintenance of the status quo.
HIGHER OUTSIDE SERVICE RATES
17.
Higher service charges for any service provided to persons
residing beyond the City limits ~ve necessary. It should be
recognized that where suburban residents enjoy essential urban
services partially adequate to their needs and at less cost than
the tax increase that would occur mere they to annex, they will
be reluctant to annex. Denial of outside service also can brim9
amazing results.
CONCLUSION
To be effectlse a voluntary annexation program warrants a positive, without
being oppressive, approach. It should be consistent, founded on fact. and
well publicized.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller'
mr. Stoller moved that the matter be taken under advisement until the next
regular meeting of Couocil with a view of requesting the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure in accordance with the recommendations in his statement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones sad unanimously adopted.
CITY MANAGER: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Julian F. Hirst has
qualified as City Manager of Rosnoke, Virginia, beginning October IS. 1965.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, secooded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
the report was filed.
In th. is connection, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the proper measure thanking Mr. J. Robert Thomas for the excellent manna
in which he has served as Acting City Manager from September 1, 1965. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
CLAIMS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: After au executive session the Acting
Manager submitted the follouing report with regard to a claim against the City of
Roanoke for damages resulting to the property of the trustees of the Williemson
Road Church of the Brethren at 3107 Crockett Avenue. N. W.:
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*goonoke, Vlrginl·
October 11, 1965
To the City Council
no·make, Vlrgini·
Gentleoen~
The p·rso·age or the Wllli·mson Road Church Of the Brethren,
loc·ted ·t 3103 Crockett Avenue, w·s d·m·ged because Of · cave-in
of · moll drilled in the street is front of the p·rson·ge by ~be
City.
I sm attaching hereto · copy of m letter, from Dr. Byron N,
Cooper, Geologist at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, pointing
out the reason for this situation, along mJth other papers in
connection theremitb.
The Church bas agreed to settle this matter for $160S, mhich
is the amount of the lan bid received from three bidders for
repairing the damage. The City Attorney has prepared a resolution
uutborlziflJ settlement of the claim, mhich I recommend you adopt,
Respectfully submitted,
S! J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager#
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the Acting
Manager and offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16695) A RESOLUTION authorizing payment in compromise of a certain
claim for property damages.
(For fall text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 43g.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The. motion Mas seconded
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................ ~ ............ 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance tram'alerting the
$1,605 from the Contingency Fund:
(~16696) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section glS0, *Non-Repa~rtment~
and Section ~16~. *Contingencies," Of the 19~5-65 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of 0~dinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 439.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. 'Th~ motion Mas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by th~ following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the m~eting mas adjourned.
ATTEST:
--City Clerk
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October lO, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regularmeetiag in the Law nnd
~hancery Court Room in the Municipal Building, Monday, October lO, 19§5, at 2 p,m**
the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence Eo Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Rbeeler and Mayor Rem, on O,
Dillard ................................7.
AHSEKF: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hits,, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Eincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened math n prayer by the Reverend V.
Moyer, Assistant to the president, Lutheran Synod.
MIN%STES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
September T, 1965, havin9 been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Pond, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZE~LS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAY~ROUhDS: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids on enclosing the existing Thrasher Park Shelter, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 18,
1965, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement.
In this connection, the City Clerk advised Council that the bid of
Crutchlow Construction C~mpany, Incorporated, was received after the deadline of
1:30 p.m., stipulated in the legal advertisement for bids.
Mr. Jones moved that the bid be received. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones and 5toller ............................... 3.
NAYS: Messrs. Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .................
Mayor Dillard then instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; uhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the follouing bids:
Days Construction Company, I~corporated $4,450.00
Regional Construction Services, Incorporated - 4,476.00
Budges Lumber Corporation - 4~636.00
Allied Construction Company - 4,?74.00
Mr. Nheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance mith the recommendation of the committee,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Julian F.
Bits, and B. ~. Robinson as members of the committee.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
· STREET LIGHTSt A communication from the Appalachian Porter Compnny.
transmitting a list of street lights uhieh mere Installed and/or removed during the
month of September, 1965, mas before Council.
On.motion of Er. Garland, seconded by Er. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the communication mas filed, .
AODIT$-CO#MISSIO~R OF TH£ REVENUE: A communication from Mr. Jerome S.
Howard. Jr.. ashiug Council ir there exists an audit report covering a lO-day
investigation of the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue in July. 1965, and
requesting that if such a report does exist he be permitted to have a copy, mas
before the body. ·
In this connection. Hr. Howard appeared before Council and read the
follonlng statement:
wi appear before you this afternoon as an~inquisitive citizen and as ,
a dedicated candidate for public office. In either case, I appear
and speak with the sole interest of the public in mind. On July
14th of this year, an investigation of the office of the commissioner
of revenue ~was ordered by a city council audit comnitteeheade~ by
councilman Roy R. Pollard. This committee instructed the city
auditor to make an investigation of alleged irregularities in the
commJssioner*s office. On July 22 of this year, Mr. Pollard gave
a brief statement to the press on the investigation, declining to
elaborate. Quote, 'The audit committee of council has received a
report of an exhaustive investigation conducted by the office of
the city auditor into the procedures of the office of the con-
missioner of revenue relating to possible irregularities.', Unquote.
On October lltb, I went to see the city auditor and requested a
copy of this audit report. The city auditor advised me there was
no audit report..
Gentlemen, the public and I have a number of questions which have
gone unanswered. What type of report did Mr. Pollard receive from
the city auditor? What was the depth and scope of the audit
investigation~ Rhy weren't the contents of the audit report
released to the public?
To date, the publichas been informed only of:
1. Certain weaknesses in procedure were noted, these
deficiencies are being corrected by the ~udltor.
2.A handler Of pinball machines had been asked to pay for
licenses on some additional machines.
3. The state tax commissioner declining to give details of
an oral report received from one of his inspectors cone
cern lng Roanokets commissioner of revenue's office..
Gentlemen, public funds are'assessed and handled by this office. I
believe the citizens of Roanoke have a right to know the detail
findings and recommendations of the city auditor concerning this
investigation. Also, I feel that I, as well as the citizens of
Roanoke,have the right to determine, for ourselves, whether an
enploye .in the commissioner of revenue*s office aha aspires to
public office was or was not involved in the investigation.
I respectfully ash you, does an audit report covering the ci~y
anditor*s investigation Of the office Of commissioner of revenue
exist? If so, I respectfully request a copy of the audit report or
permission to examine the existing copy.*
Mr. Pollard, Chairman of the Audit Committee of Council, read the followin
statement in reply to Mr. Howard:
~Mr. Mayor and Members Of the Council:
As the Chairman of the Council*s 'Audit Committee', I am,
perhaps, in the best position to reply to the commanication before
In the first place, and on behalf of the Committee and the
City Council. I ulsh to advise Mr. Homa~ that there exists no
formal, mrittea report or my committee to the Council bearing on e
any matter mentioned ia Mr. Homardts communication of October 13
to the #ay,r. sppearfog on todoy*a Council Agenda. This is not
to say, however, that the Audit Committee and the City Auditor did
eot. during the period commencing late in May and extending through
July. and even later, mahe an Intensive effort to investigate and
subtantiate, if.possible, several rumors and unsubstantiated state-
ments and claims uhich, by various means, came to the attention of
the members of the committee and the City Auditor. during the
course of mhich investigation the other members of Council and the
Coamonmealth*s Attoroey mere hept informed by periodic, informal
rap.ran.
The C~mmlttee'~ activities and informal, bu~ detailed and
iutemslve, investigations dealt largely with attempts to verify
and substantiate certain rumors, charges and insinuations uhlch.
at the time. appeared to be circulating from an unknomn source or
sources, relating to procedures in and compliance with certain of
the City*s license tax ordinances. Each and every such matter
uhich come to the attention of the Committee or the City Auditor
mas looked into and Investigated by the Andltor*s Office ia the
greatest of detail and the committee, the Members of Council and
the Commonwealth's Attorney were, from time to time, kept informed
and posted of the efforts made by that office. ~hile certain
minor deficiencies in procedure relating to the administration of
certain license tax requirements were noted, no creditable or
snSstantiated evidence was discovered which would in any manner
reflect upon the integrity of any official charged math the city
of administrating the tax laus or the license tax ordinances, and
once corrected by the City Auditor.
The intense investigation and spot check of licenses did,
however, disclose several instances of violation or disregard of
as appears always to be the case, immediate assessments of proper
made and, similarly, the above-mentioned officials were notified.
The Council's Audit Committee and the office of the City Auditor
con~lder that their duties in the matter of assuring compliance
with the City*s ordinances, by taxpayers and by public officials
of them will be promptly investigated and, in such cases, the
members of Council and other officials will be kept fully informed."
Mr. Smaller moved that both statements be filed with the records of
Conncil. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mrs. Lena F. Holcomb, requesting that
$. M., described os Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, Virginia Heights, Official Tax
No. 132270q, be rex.ned from Special Residence District to Business District, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Sa.lieF, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the request for fez.ming was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
ZONING: A communication from Mr. T. L. Plunk.tm, Jr., Attorney,
representingMr. Hobart ~. Howers,*et al** requesting that a 1.66-acre tract, a
3.07-acre tract and a 2.6.-acre tract of land located on the southeast side of
Tenth Street, Ho No. beam.em Hlllcrest Avenue and Round Hill Avenue, described as
Official Tax Nos. 20?0222, 20?0223 and 20?0239, be rezcned from General Residence
Dinar*ica to Special Residence District, ~ns before Council.
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Oe motion of #r. Stoller, seconded by MrL Garland nod unanimously adopted,
the request for retorting wes referred to the City Planning Commission rot study.
report and recommends*ion to Council, said study to include particular emphasis on
the question of setback lines.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. T. L..Ple~kett, Jr** Attorney, repre-
senting Hr. C. F. Kefouver end Ba~ey C. and Hlllie ~. Iddlngs, requesting that
property located on the east side of Whiteside Street, H. E.t between Huntington
floulevnrd and Dreu Avenue, described as Cots 2Z and 22. Block 9. Huntington Court,
Official Tax Nos. 3100221 and 32fl0102, be retorted from Generol Residence District
to Business District. mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Hr. Garland nad unanimously adopted,
the request for rezoning was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council. said study to include particular emphasis on
the question of setback lines.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MANAGER: Council having appointed Mr. Julian F. Hlrst as City
Manager, effective October 15, 1965, he read the following statement:
"October lB,
Statement of City Manager to abe City Council
Math the permission of Council and with this being my first
meeting, I should like to make a brief statement to the Council,
concerning my position as City Manager in your City Government.
First, I mash to acknowledge my official andpersonal appreciation
to Mr. Thomas for the assistance that he has given me in my
introduction to the job. He has been extremely cooperative and
I look forward to being dependent upon him for a long, long time.
Secondly, I have already expressed to you gentlemen the
feelingof high privilege I regard this position to whicb you have
appointed me. X simply reiterate that statement.
Without any intent of getting into political philosophy, I
would make these observations to yon. The form of local government,
of which I am a part, is often termed the City Manager Form.
happen to disagree with that title because X feel that it places
the City Manager in a role which is not appropriate. Rather, I
would classify our local government here in Roanoke as tbe Mayor-
City Council-City Manager form of government. This title gives
proper recognition to the position of the various persons within
the government.
The Mayor is the established and recognized official headof
tbe City. Tbe City Council is the duly=elected governing body
and, as such, is responsible to the people for the government that
the people desire.
The City Manager Js certainly neither tbe Mayor nor the City
Council but is an individual appointed by them and totally subject
to then. He, therefore, and the heads of the departments associated
with hime as well as the employees of the City, are responsible to
the.Council at all times and in all matters. The direction of the
Council eh*that.it be by ordinance, resolution, or merelysuggestloe
establishes the guidelines for the administration of the City
Government.
One of the purposes of my office and those affiliated with me .
is to recommend to and advise Council. This on occasions can
naturally cause situations, wherein the views that we might have.
would differ with the vi*us of one or more members of Council.
This difference is confined~only to recommendation and advice. It
is not intended to crept conflict, nor to infringe upon the
p~erogatire of Council. Once you Council have made up your mind,
then, without any reservations, we have our instructions.
By necessity, the Manager mmst deal with the Council US
n body, Obbiouslyt there nra variations to this but these
ire only minor ia nature aid without strong effect.
From time to tiwee I Will no doubt debate with you
gentlemen on questions here in this room, This debate is
mlth complete recognition or my position end subject to you.
Our role ndmialatratiuly includes the responsibility to
advance before you id*ns, proposals ned plans rot the better-
meat, growth and development of this City. This me shall do,
again rec6gnizing that the final nnd unquestionable decision
is with you and that it is our obligation that any such
posals will be placed before you in such a manner that you
will hare the benefit of nil factual Information known to ns.
Additionally, we must recognize we err in any circumstance
where the Council Is placed on the spot or wherein me hinder
effective decision.
I looh forward to a close and beneficial work relation-
ship with yon gentlemen, with the fine people in cur City
Government and with our citizens that you represent.'
MPg Jones moved that the statement of the City Manager be filed math the
permanent records of Council. The motion was seconded bv Mr. Pollard and unaninousl
adopted.
STREET LIGHTS; The City Manager submitted a written report of the Acting
City Manager, advising that it will be necessary to remove eight street lights in
connection with the Interstate 5~1 project, between Hells Avenue, N. E** and Elm
Avenue, S. E., so that construction may proceed; also, to relocate a light on the
south side of Campbell Avenue, S. E., approximately 350 feet east of Third Street,
to the north side of Campbell Avenue, and recommended that the changes be authorizec
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16697) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of three 2500 lomen
overhead incandescent' street lights, five 6000 lumen overhead incandescent street
lights and the relocation of one 2500 lumen overhea'd incandescent ntt'net light in
connection with the constructio'n Of Interstate Route 501 between ~ells Avenue,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 442.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................7.
WAYS: None ................. O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report of the
Acting City Manager, recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies
in various municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 16, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Vi,rginia
Gentlemen:
Authority is hereby requested to fill the following
vacancies;
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Mn*er Department - Laborer, Group 10
Jr. Meter Reader, Group 15
Rnlateaa~ce of City Property - I Municipal Building Janitor 1,
Group 20
Planning Department- Assistant Director of Planning
Fire Uepartment - I Fireman
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager and that the matter be referred to the city Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Nra Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGBT-DEpARTR£r~T OF PUBLIC #ELFARE: The City Manager submitted a mrltte:
report of the Acting City Manager, advising that there is included in the 1965-66
badget for the City Home a coffee urn at a cost of $400 for replacement of the unit
now in service, that the present urn has broken down and the cost for repairs is at
least $50, that he does not believe it is economical to spend this amount on the
present urn, and requested that Council approve purchase of the item at this time,
the City Ranager concurring il the request.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the' recommendation of the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. I. J. Thomas that his property
located on the northeast corner of Bollins Road and Shall Road, N. E., described as
Lots 10 and 11, C. 6. Orange Map, Official Tax Nos. 3121710 and 3121711t be rezoned
from Special Residence District to Business District, the City Planning Commission
submitted the following report, recommending that the request be denied:
"October 7, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In its reg'ulaF meet'lng of' October '6, 1{6~ the Planning Commission
considered the above described rezoning request. It was noted
that the petitioner intends to sell the property for use as a
service station, which use is contrary to the uses permitted
under the present zoning.
In studying this request, the Planning Commission noted that the
proposed zoning map for the City of Roanohe shows Duplex Resi-
dential (RD) rezoning of the subject property. In addition, the
topography of this property is steep and would require extensive
grading for business use.
The City 'Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that this
rezontng request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S! Dexter N, Smith
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman'
In khla connection, n communication from Mr, Thomaso requesting
permission ko mithdrau bis petition for rezoniag, mas before Council.
Mr. Sin]imF Bored that Council concur In the request and tbnt Mr. Thomas
be permitted to withdraw his petition for rezoniag. The mot{on mas seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PLANWING: The Roanoke Valley Regional Planking Commission submitted
a urltten report for the first quarter of the fiscal year 1965-66 (Jnly 1, 1965,
through September 30, 1965.)
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and uo~nimously,sdopte~.
REPORTs OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS AM) PLAYGROU~S-GARRAGE REMOVAL; The committee appointed to tabular
bids received for the installation of a complete new electrical system for the
existing monorail hoist at the Roanoke Municipal Incinerator plant submitted the
folloming report:
"Roanoke, Va., October 14, 1965.
To The City Council
Roanoke. Yirginia
Bids for modifying the ele~trical system on the monorail
hoist at Roanoke"s Municipal Incinerator Plant mere opened and
read before City Council at the m~eting on October Il, 1965.
There were three contractors bidding, and the bids were
separated into Proposals Nos. 1, 2 and 3, depending upon the make
of power reel,to be furnished.
Jefferson Electrical Company Mas the lowest contractor
bidding in all three proposals:
Proposal No. I ................. $15,469.00
Proposal No. 2 ................. 15,753.00
Proposal No. 3 ................. 14,27h.00
Of the three proposals, Proposal No. 3 with the Glea~on reels is
the cheapest. Me have investigated this carefully and recommend
that w~ secure the reels listed under Proposal No. I with the
Industrial Electric Reels, amount $15,469.00, since they are
recognized leaders in the field, make a high quality product, and
sent representatives here and calculated our requireqents care-
fully.
The calendar days reqnired by the contractor to complete the
~ork was specified as 112, ~flich Includes the time required for
delivery of Ilia*iRis and for making the application. This is in
line with the time specified by Cross Electric Company's quotation.
J. M. Murphy's quotation of 30 days was in error.
Therefore, for the best interest of'the City, we recommend
that the contract be awarded to Jefferson Electric Company,
Proposal No. 1, alarm* $15,469.00.
'Respectfully submitted,
S/ C. E. Pond
C. E. Pond, Chairman
V. S. Wheeler
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and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(si6690) AN ORDINANCE providing for certain modifications of the
~leotricat system on the monorail hoist at the Cityts Huaiclpai Incinerator Plant;
accepting · bid for performing said moth and awarding 8 contract therefor; reJectin!
certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 442,)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlando Jones, Pollard, Pond, Statler, Wheeler and
Hayer Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
DUSE$-SGHOOLS: Yhe committee appointed to sandy the question of bus
transportation for students at Wa*draw Wilson Junior High School submitted the
following report:
*October lO, 1965
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of October Il, 1965, you referred to the under-
signed committee the matter of bus transportation for pupils of
Wa,draw Wilson Junior High School.
Your committee has met and considered this matter, and the
representatives of Safety Rotor Transit Company, Roanoke City
School Board and the Parent-Teachers* Association have agreed to
try to work out afl arrangement agreeable to all concernedt within
the framework of the present rate schedule established by
Council.
Beginning October Iff, 1965, bus schedules will be rearranged on
a trial basis in an attempt to arrive at a suitable conclusion.
As soon as this trial is completed, your committee will submit a
further report.
Respectfully submitted,
Si J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas, Chairman
SI Mrs. H. F. Carmack
Mrs. B. F. Carmack
S/ D. A. Thomas, Jr.
O. A. Thomas
S/ Richard P. Via
Richard P. Via"
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report be received, that the committee be
continued and that Hr. Julian F. HOrst, City Manager, be appointed as Chairman of
said committee in place of Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard'and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: The Raleigh Court Branch Library Committee submitted the
following report:
"This committee received the final proposed plans for ih6 Raleigh
Court Draach aa Nednesdcy, October 13t 1965. Raving considered
the plans cod specifications and having beet notified that the
City Manager bas received approval of the plans from the State
Librarian,
this committee recommends that the plans tad specifications
be advertised for bids as soon es lhe City MinaRet has
received certain additional statements of approval or
necessary addenda, ell of which hare been applied for:
1. Approval by the Roanoke Public Library Board,
2. Approval by the City Engineering Dept.
3. Approval by the State Fire Marshall.
4. Rage determination rates from the Dept. of Labor as
required In the State Librarlan*s letter of approval.
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
SI J~e~ E. JgPe~
James E. Jones
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Hurray A. Stoller
Sidney P. Chochle!
S! Elis~beth R, Drear¥
Elisabeth M. Drewry
S! EVanS B. Jesse¢
Evens D. Jessee
Andrew H. Thompson'
In this connection, the City Manager ~ubmitted a communication from the
State Librarian, authorizing the City RanageF to advertise for bids when the new
wnge determination is received.
The City Manager also submitted a communication from the City Engineer
outlining minor exceptions to the plans and specifications for the proposed
Raleigh Court Branch Library.
Mr, Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee, that the City Manager be authorized to proceed to advertise for bids
on the proposed new Raleigh Court Rranch Library as soon as the additional statement:
of approval or necessary addenda have been recelved'and that the committee be
~ontlnnedo The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ANNEXATIOn: Council having deferred action on the question of announcing
the policy of the City of Roanoke On voluntary annexation, the matter was again
before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the City'Attorney be directed t~ prepare the
proper measure Incorporating the policy of the City of Roanoke on voluntary
annexation for cSnslderation by Council. Th~ motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
COF~SIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
X N~RODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF'ORDXNANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 16593, accepting the proposai of the Carolina
Parking System for operating the automobile parking lot at Roanoke Municipal
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(Ye,drum) Airport, hiving previously been before Council for its flrtt rezdizg,
read and lnid over, uts zgnin before the body; ah,read,n, Mr. St,tier offered the
f,Il,ming for its aec,ad rendin~ and final zdnptiou:
(u16693) A~ ORDIttA~CE accepting the pr,p,ssi of O. Stanley Smitht Jr**
doing business as Carolina Parking System, f6r operating the automobile parking lot
st Roanoke Munfeipzl (W,,drum) Airport £or u term of three (3) years, upon certain
terms and conditions: authorizing the proper City officials to execute a reguisite
lense; nad rejecting all other bids.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Rook ~o. 28, pnge 440.)
My. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nns seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Usyor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
In this connection, Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution providlw
for the interim operation of the parking lot:
(n16699) A RESOLUTION providing for an interim operation of the nut,m,bi
parking lot at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution B6ok No. 26, page 444.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlandt Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
SCHOOLS: Council having referred a Resolution providing for school-type
flashing traffic signals and traffic signals in connection with the Day-CaFe Center
to be operated by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Yalle~ at ?02 Shenandoah
Avenue, N. W., back to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure
authorizing two crossing guards, the wearing of appropriate uniforms by said guards
at the expense of TAP and the erection of the school-type flashing traffic signals,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. St,Ilar offered the following Resolution author-
izing the installation of the school-type flashing traffic control signals:
(~lb?O0) A RESOLUTION authorizing the provision of certain traffic
control signal devices on Shenandoah Avenue, ~. W., at the intersections of and
between ?th Street, N. Wo, and 6th Street, N. W.. necessary in connection with a
certain project undertaken pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 444.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYRS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
~AYS: None ..................o.
mammas
Mr. Stoller then offered the foil.ming emergency Ordinance transferring
$1,100 from th'e Contingency Fund to provide for the installation of the signals:
(#16701) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section sSI, 'Traffic
Engioeeriag and Communications,' nnd Section s166, "Contingencies;' of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinnnce, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 445.)
· Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...... ~ ................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Mr. Stoller offered the fol~ouing emergency Ordinance approving the
appointment of the two crossing guards and the wearing of appropriate uniforms by
said guards:
(a16702) AN ORDINANCE approving the appointment of two (2) persons as
special police officers to supervise vehicular and pedestrian traffic on a portion
of Shenandoah Avenue, N. N.; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 446.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil.ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollert'Rheeler and
NAYS: None ...........................
In this connection, Council having deferred action on appropriating the
share of the City of Roanoke for the operation Of the TAP Program until the actual
amount is determined, the City Manager submitted the following report of the Acting
City Manager;
'Roanoke, Virginia
October lO, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Miss Bernice F. Jones, Director of Nelfare, advises that her
investigation into the agreement between the City and the Total
Action Against Poverty program indicates that the total local
sh~re for the City of Roanoke in the cost in connection with the
present program is'$3,665.52, befog 54 per cent of the total
local share of $6700.
The City has of this date transferred property valued at
$259.50 to the program, which will reduce the remaining contri-
bution of the City to $3,407.02.
X recommend that this amount be appropriated to the welfare
department for the TAP program; however, since the localities may
furnish their contribution in rash, equipment, supplies or
services, there may be further redoctioos from the cash *.be
transferred to the organization, in which event there mould
remain unexpended funds in the appropriation.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
Acting City Manager*
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager nad orr.red the folloulag emergency Ordinance transferring $3,407.02 rron
the Coating.nos Food:
(s16703) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordalo Section 852, 'Public
Assistance,u and Section '166, mContiagencles** of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance, mad providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page44?.!
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas segonded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the fol~omiag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGEY-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in ration!
m~nicipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
abet.upon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(z16704) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
(For full text of Resolutiono see Resolution Book No. 2B, page 447.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted b? the following,vote:
AYES: #.sirs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler ccd
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
TRAFFIC: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure approving the removal of two parking meters on the south side of the 300
block of Salem Avenue, S. ~., in order to establish a loading.zone In front of Old
Dominion Services, 340 Salem Avenue, S. N., he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(#16705) A RESOLUTION approving the removal of two (2) parking meters.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO.;2B, page 448.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondec
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, StolleF, Wheeler and
(u16706) AN ORDIWAWCE ·nth*firing the soquisition of · cortuJ· parcel~
of l·nd needed for the Clty*s St·ne Route No.~ 59g~ Project, upon certzin terms and
co·ditions; znd providing rot an emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Dooh No, 20, p·ge 449.)
Mr. Stoller moved the ·doption of the Ordin·zce. The motion ubs seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and ·dopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. G·rl·nd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
WAYS: None .................. O.
AIRPOR{: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the issuance of · permit to M 60 Air-Worh to operzte nn
· ircraft from Roanoke Municipal (#oodrnm) Airport rot the purposes of banner towingt
aerial photography and aerial patrol, he presented same; uhereupon, Mr. St*liar
offered the following Resolution:
(#16707) A R£SOLUTION consenting to the issuance of a permit to M & 0
Air-Work to conduct cart·in business operations at Roanoke Municipal Airport.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 450.)
Mr. St*lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and ·dopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeSSFSo Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
CiTY MANAGER: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure commending Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor, for services rendered
ns Acting City Manager during the period from August 31, 1965, to October 15, 1965,
he presented same; Nh,reap*n, Mayor Dillard relinquished the Chair and offered the
following Resolution:
(=16708) A RESOLUTION commending Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor, for
his services as the Acting City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2H, page 450.)
Mayor Dill·rd moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secom
by Mr. St*lieF and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lief and
Vice Mayor Wheeler ....................... 7.
NAYS: None .................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSIWE~S:
WATRR DEpARTMR~: Mr. A. S. Brown appeared before Council and presented
a petition signedby g? residents of the Boxley Hills Subdivision in Roanoke
County, protesting a 100~ increase io their water rates and making the increase
retroactive to the months of July, August and September instead of on and after
October 1, 1965,
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Hr. Broen being advised that the effective date of the increase la enter
rates is ne adutnistrntire matter, Hr, Stoller moved that Council express
sympathy and that the petition be flied., The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pollard
nad unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mro Laurence R. Noell has
qualified as · member of the Sonnohe Pebllc Library Board to fill the unexpired
term of the Reverend Harold E. Helms, resigned, ending June. 30, 1968.
On .orion of Hr. Garland, seconded by Br. Jones nnd unanimously adopted.
the report was filed.
On motion of Hr. Jones, seconded bi Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL; REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Octobe~ 25, 1~65,
The Co#ocli of the City of neonate met la regular mootiog in .tho Council
Cksnber la the Mnlicipll Building, Moodsy, October 25, 1965, nt 2 p.m., the regular
westair hour, nith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESEll: Couucilmeo Robert A. 6nrllad, JIBes E. Jones, Roy Ro Pollard, Sr
Clarence E. Pond, Mnrrny A, Stoller, Vincent $. Wheeler nnd Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. ?.
AOSENT: None .................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. Janes N. Kincnnol
City Attorney, nnd Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting wis opened math i prayer by the Reverend John F.
Eberman, Associate Pastor, St. John's Eplscopnl Church.
At this point, Mayor Dillard called attention to the death Of the Reverend
C. M. K~ , Director of development of the Friendship Manor Church of the Brethren
Howe for the Aged, on October 22, 1965, and requested thnt a silent moment of prayer
be observed in memory of the Reverend Key.
MINU~ES: Copies of the minutes Of the regular meetiug held on Monday,
September 20, 1965, and the special meeting held on Wednesday, 5e@tewber
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by
Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas dispensed with amd the
minutes approved o$ recorded.
REARING OF CXTIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS~
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice Of advertisement for bids on
the construction Of an B-inch sanitary sewer on Gordon Avenue, S. E** betweefl
Sennington Street and Sixteenth Street, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk' until 1:30 p.m** Monday, October 25, 1~65, and to be opened at 2 p.m** before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the openin~ of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
rend bids received from Hudgins and Pace in the amount of $9,466.?$ and Draper
Construction Company 'in the amount Of
Mr. Staling moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for ssa'dy, report and recommendation to Council, the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation Of the
committee. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Julian F. Hlr]
end H. Cleans Broyles ns members Of the committee.
STREETS AND ALL£YS-SXDEWALK, CURS AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids on street widening and improvements on Bnllitt Avenue, First
38O
Street ced Day Avenne. 5. H., said propoocln to be received by the City Clerk snail
1:30 p.m., Hoedey, Ock0ber 25, 1965, etd to be opened et 2 p.¢., before Couecil, Mayo
Dillard asked if sn~oee hod on! quesk~ono about the edvertisemento nad mo representa-
tive present rainier uny qeeflloe, the Mayor instructed thc City Cler~ ko proceed
uith the opening.or the bids~ mhereepoo, the City Clerk opened o~d read bids received
from S. R. ~reper Paviog Coupeuy, Incorporated, in the amount of $16,564.20, aed,H.
& S, Constrnetioe Coupsny,.in the amount of $20,113.50.'
Hr. Nheeler moved them khe bids be referred to o committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation ko Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper u~esu~e Jo accordance uith the recomnendetJon of the committee
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Smaller and.unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence £. Pond,.Chairasn, Julian F. HOrs
and H. Cletus flroyles ns nembers of the comuittee.
HEALTH DE FARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on reuode]
lng e portion n! the Doenoke City Health Deportment to cover a e renovation of the
vacant space at the Health Center for use of the Consultation and Evaluation Clinic.
Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the ndvertiseuent, and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Cler~ to
~roceed witht~ opening Of the bids; uhereupon, the City Cl~rk opened and read the
follauing bids: *
Hodges Lumber Corporation - $4,894.00
Crutchlom Construction Company, Incorporated - 5.990.00
Southwest Building Corporation - 6,?77.00 .
Allied Construction Co=pany - 7,476.00
Mr. StolJer moved that the bids be re;erred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recomuendatinn to Council, the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Fond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence E. Pond. Chairman. Julian F. HOrst
and D. Cletus Droyles as members of the committee.
FUEL 0IL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing the
fuel oil requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period from November 1,
through October 31, 1966, said proposals tn be received bl the City Clerk until
1:30 p.m., Monday, October 25. 1965, and to he opened at 2 p.a.. before Council,
Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement.
In this connection, Mr. C. F. Hartman, representing the Gulf Oil Corpora-
tion, advised Council that due to a misunderstanding as to the deadline for subuitt-
lng bids the bid of his company was submitted after the deadline of 1:30
stipulated in the legal advertisement for M ds, and requested that the bid be
received.
Council being of the opinion that in tiew of the legal advertisemen~ for
bids the bid of the GnI~ 011 Company cannot he received, and Mayor Dillard voicing
opinion that in the future the deadline for receiving bids to be opened before the
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body st its day meetiogs should be 2 p.~., Br. Smaller moved that the proposal of
the Golf Oil Company not be accepted, The motion mss seconded by Mr, Pollard sad
unanimously adopted.
Mayor Mlllurd then instructed the City Clerk to proceed math'the opeu~ng
of the bids: whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the folloulug bids:
No. I NO. 2 No. $
Bidder Met ,Net Nat
Americas Oil Company .limo .1070
Sinclair Refining Company .1180 .IO?§
Whiting Oil Company .1219 .1094
The Pure Oil Company ,1250
Andrews, Pitzer, Butler
Fuel 011 Corporation - ,1400 .1220 .0040
Mumble Oil and Reflnin9
Company - .14TO .1295
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be nppointe
by the Mayor for tobu~ tiaa, report nad recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance with the recommendation of
the committee. The motion ~nr seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Murray
Stoller and Julian F. Mirst as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MARKET: A petition signed by 25 tenants of the Roano&e City Market
Millding and a petition signed by 53 farmers and merchants of the Romoke City Market
requesting that deep consideration be given to appointing MFo Donald R.
Assistant Clerk of the Market, as Clerk of the Market to succeed Mr. Russell
On motion of Mr. S~ liar, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the petitions were referred to the City Manager for his information.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mr. Everett J. Miles
requesting that he be relieved of payment Of the second installment of
license taxes on the dance hall portion of a business operated by him at 5010
Williomson Road, N. E., through late June, 1965, mas before Council.
Mr. Smaller moved that the request be referred to a committee .composed of
Messrs. James N. Klncanon, Chairman, Charles R. Lescure and Julian F. Hirst for
study and report to Council.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mr. W. C. Triplett,
requesting ~hot he be refunded $127.92, representing a portion of the retail
merchants license taxes for 1960 on the operation of a service station ut 1106
Mllliamson Road, N. E** was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to o committee composed
of Messrs. James N, Kiueanon, Chairman, Charles R. Lescure and Julian F. Birst for
study and report to Couecil, said study to include the question of the statute of
limitation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-FAY I~.AN: The City Munuger submitted the followiug report,
Jug that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various muuicipul departments
since they ute of an emergeucy suture:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 25, 1965
To the City Co~ncil
Rounohe, Virgiulu
Gentlewen:
Authority is hereby requested to fill the following
vacancies:
Traffl~ Englneerln9 ~ Cowwunlcatlona - Telephone Operator, Group 16
Refuse Collection ~ Disposal Division - 5 Disposal Laborers Group
Street Repair - 3 Street Crew Helpers.'Group9
Sewer ~ Drain Construction - I Street Crew Helper, Group
Sewer Maintenance - I Street Crew Helper, Group 9
Garage - I Service Assistant, Group 6
City Physician's office - Social Worker, Group I0
Detention Home - Janitor, Group 20
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
~anager and that the matter be referred to th~ City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The notion ~us seconded by Mr. Jones' and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPART#ENT: The City Wanager ~ubmitted u written report, advising
that Mr. Harry A. Shaver, a member of the Fire Department, was injured in line
of duty on August 21, 1965. that payment of his regular salary expired on October
19, 1965, and recommended that Mr. Shaver be 9ranted an additional sixty days sick
leave with pay.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the reeom~endation 'of the City
Ranager and offered the follouing R~solution:
(=16709) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing that Barry A. Shaver,
an injured member of the Fire Department, be paid his regulur salary for u period
not exceeding sixty (60) days commencing October 20, 1965.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page' 451.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. Th~ motion was seconde
by Nr. Fond and adopted by the following vote: ·
AYES: Wessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller~ Wheeler and Wayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None .................. ~ ........ O.
SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted the following report mith regard to
the participation of the City of Roanoke in Program Development, developed and
undertaken by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley pursuant to the
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, end the qnestion of the basis of certain p!~ces
of furniture which have been placed in the TAP office by the City of Roanoke:
'Roanoke, ¥1rgiuio
*October%25,
To tke City Coulcil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The attached ~tter dated October 21, 1965, frae Miss
Derulce, F, Jones, Director of Public Melfore, conceruiug the
Total Action Against Poverty Program, is rornnrded for
Infatuation,
The Council will note that oue question Is mimed by Miss
Jones, relating to the furniture thfl has been placed by the
City In the TAP office. The question is as to abe(bet It ia the
iuteut that. this furniture be un · loan bus(o, In nhich cnne there
cnn be no deduction against the City*a ubor~ rot it, or whether it
ia to be on 8 rental basis, in nh(ch case on nllounnce can be unde nnd
· new roroulu derived.
The Council will note that the distribution of opernting
expenses, ns submitted, is In accordance with the 1960 offlcinl
population or the three governmental Jurisdictions.
The remainder of the letter ia ns information; and it is
Intended, from tine to time, to advise Council with respect to
the program, even though in some instances specific action uny not
be necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Rlrst
City Manager"
In this connection, the City Manager also submitted the follow(n9
comuunJcntion from the Director of Public Melfare as referred to in his report:
'Dote: October 21, 1965
To: Hr. Julian F. Rirst, Cit~ Manager
From: Bernice F. Jones, Director of ~elfare
Re: ~up~leuentnl Information; TAP Program
At the direction of Mr. J. Robert Thomas. I have secured additional
information about the TAP Program and now wish ~ submit it.
As explained in my letter under date of October 15o 1965. there are
two parts to the program: (1) Community Action Program (later
referred to as Program D~velopment) and (2) the Day Care Center
School.
The first one in~e~program (VA-CAP =2058, Couponent 6.1) in which
the three localities ~ere in opera((ann1 expenses ($6,?~8) on u
population basis. This means according to the 1960 census they will
share on the following percentages and in the following nmou~ s:
Locality 1960 Poculntio~ Percentage Amount
Roanoke City, 97,110 55.33 $3,755.80
Roanoke County 61.693 35.15 2,385.98
Botetonrt County 16.715 9.52 646-2~,
$6,T8B.O0
Certain pieces of furniture have been placed in the TAP office by
Roanoke City. The question has arisen as to whether this furniture
in an~out~right gift, whether it is on loan or ehether it is rental
property. Will yon please ask City Council to wake a definite
statement? If the furniture is a ~ift then its appraised value may
be deducted from Roanoke City*s share of the operational cost. The
TAP office has had a representative of ulocnl off.ice supply store
appraise the furniture and he has listed it ns $258.50.
As I understand itt if the furniture is there on a loan basis, no
deduction from Roanoke'City's share can be wade. If it is there
on a rental basis, it will be necessary to get n new appraisal and
arrive at a new formula for purp6ses of deducting the value from
the share.
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The eecoud pert of the progrsw Is the Dey Csre Cutter School eed eo
feuds ere belle Inked from the three locelitiee (Counties of Roenoko
end Botetourt dud City of Roanoke), Fends for this progreu ere
Federal.
I hope this leforwetion, along with that previously stbuittedo is
sefficient to now prepare u resolution for City Council°t coenidere-
tiaa.
S/ Bernice F. Jones'
Council being of the opinion then the furniture shoeld be u donation le
hind, Hr. Stoller Bayed then the wetter be referred to the Cit7 Attorney for prepara-
tion of the.proper measure. The motion wan seconded by#r. Pollard end unanimously
adopted.
Hr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure approving the participation of the City of Roenoke in the Coouuuity
Action Prograw. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council baying referred e recommendation of the former
City Homager that the City of Roanoke accept certain streets in the Roanoke lndustria
Center es public thoroughfares, back to the City Manager for n detailed study nad
preparation of a map shaming the metes and bounds of the streets to be dedicated aa
public thoroughfares, the City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the
following communication from the City Engineer:
-"October 21. 1965
TO: Mr. Julian F. Rivet, City Manager
FROR: Milllam F. Clarh. City Engineer
SUBJECT: Proposed Street Dedications
Roanoke Industrial Center
Early in 1964, officials of the Roanoke Industrial Center
(property formerly occupied by American Viscose Corporation)
approached the City with a proposal that they donate to the
City certain bridges, romps, streets and roads through their
property for use as public thoroughfares. Althoug~ privately
owned and maintained, and so posted, many of the general public
do use these facilities as e connection betueen Riverland Road
and Ninth Street, S. E. At its meeting on November 9, 1964, City
Council requested a detailed study and preparation of a map
shaming by proper metes and bounds the certain rights of way
involved.
Attached please find copy of n pisa showing the requested
information. This layout is in heeptin9 with the wishes of
Industrial Center representatives, with whom numerous meetings
have been held. We are proposinge new fifty-foot (50) right
of nay he,inning et Riverland Road, extending approximately
1700 feet northerly through the present paved parking area and
includin9 the bridge over the Roanoke River. Although not
following exactly the present traveled way, ~ls location allows
for a more desirable future alignme6t. Along the north side of
the property we are proposing a right of way of sufficient width
to accomodate the present loop and ramp up to the Ninth Street
bridge over the Norfolk nnd #astern Railway. The bridge itself
is also owned by the Industrial Center, and their agreement, with
the Railway mill have to be transferred to the City or renegotiated;
it currently incl'udes obligation for ell maintenance. Allowance.
in also mode for the future extension of Industry Avenue by
including a seventy-foot (70) right of uny to the easterly "
limit of the property. Part of this latter area ~is non ouned
by Noland Jackson Realty Company; Mr. Jackson iu reported to
look favorably on this proposal, All structures within this
proposal ere reported to be ia sound condition and in need of no
more than routine maintenance.
If ut sane future time the City should decide to construct c
aeu bridge over the BaJluay aa as to provide · more direct align-
went ned connection between Ninth Street and the River Bridge, ue
'have bee· assured that there mill be ·o difficulty Ja working out
additicoal right of uny with the Industrial Center,
If City Council chooses to go shead with the acceptsnce of these
right or uny dedications, se will cowplete o finslized plot sad
descriptlon~for use by the City Attorney iu preparing the necessary
docuaeutu.
APPROVEDI S/ Hi Cletus Broyles
H. Cleans B~ylea=
After · discussion of the question. Hr. Stoller moved thus the mutter be
referred to the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting the right
o! uny dedications, including laud adjacent to Riverlund Rood. S. E., ·nd that the
City Manager be directed to ascertain if the Virginia Department of Highways mill
contribute funds touard the construction of · new street and bridge, The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred the matter of providing
toilet facilities along Wiley Drive to t~ City Manager for an estimate of t~e cost,
the City Manager submitted · written report, transmitting the following communica-
tion from the City Engineer: "October 20, 1965
· TO: Mr. Julian F. flirst, City Manager
PROM: William F. Cltrk, City £ngineer
SUBJECT: Proposed Restroom F~cilities
R, H, Smith Park
At its regular meeting of August 23, 1965, City Council
reqlested that · plan and cost estimate be prepared for
restroom facilities alan9 Wiley Drive in S~ith Park.
He have prepared two (2) schemes, shetches of mhich are
attached..The smaller shetch offers two (2) choices of
reatroows only; wh would estimate either of t~ese structures to
be in the price range of $6,$00 - $7,000. The lorg~ shetch
shams a proposed complete park shelter. This plan iS similar
to the facility recently cowpleted in Golden Park, bouever, it
suggests brick columns rather than wooden arches to minimize
maintenance and Vendelism; me would estimate this structure
to be in the price range of $12.500 - $13,000.
As · location for these facilities we mould suggest · spot
on the east side:of Wiley Drive approximately 100 feet upstream from
the R. D. Smith Memorial; therels · clearing about 100 feet off
Of the roaduay and utilities would he reasonably available.
Also attached pleasefind memorandum from Mr. Rex Mitchell,
Director of Parks nod Recreation, with his recemmendation concern-
this matter.
If Council so chooses, me could complete plans and advertise
for bids mithin approximately three (3) weeks time.
APPROVED: S/ R~ Cletus Oroyles
H. Cletua Droyles*
After o discussion of-the question, Mr. Poll·rd moved that the matter be
referred back to the City Manager for the purpose of eecertainin9 whether or not
federal aid can be obtained for a complete park shelter in the Robert Hall Smith
Park, The motion u·s seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
REpORTS: The City Manager submitted · written report, transmitting ·
report of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of August, 1965, and lists
other monthly departmental reports on file in his office.
Mr. Stoller moved that the repo~t be received and filed. The motion
Seconded by Mr. Pond end unanimously adopted. .
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AUDITS-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Auditor to faforu Couscil
mbeo the comments of Aadrems, Barker and Company On aa examination of the accounts
and tlnanciol records of the Roanoke City School Hoard for lO months ended June 30,
1965, with reg*~d to disburseueats end purchasing procedures and old outstanding
warrants, have been iwplemeated, the City Audllor sobmitled the folloulog report:
'October 20. 1965
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
6eotlemen:
With reference lo the report of Andrews, Barker end Company
coveriig an examination of the accounts and financial records or
the Roanoke City School Hoard for eighteen months ending June 30,
1965, and with particular reference lo the comuenta conloined on
the last page of'sold report. I hove met with the School Board
and gone'afar the questions involved. Hith reference to the
couments on Olsburaeuents and. Purchasing Procedures mhich dealt
with fulling to have contracts for four non-degree teachers and
uith occasional purchases being made prior tO issuance of purchase
orders therefor, the School Hoard has directed its officers to
comply mith the rules and regulations of the School'Board sod the
lams.
with reference to the comment on Old Outstanding Warrants,
this is not a problem peculiar to the School Account only but
applies to mil accounts of the City, As ;l advised the Council
at its meeting of October 11. this entire matter is being studied
and us soon as time permits, the City Attorney will be ested for
an opinion concerning the legality of establishing o period during
which such murrunts mill be honored. At that time, it is my inten-
tion to bring the matter to the Council for legislative action.
NJtb reference to the comment on the bottom of Exhibit B of
the Audit Report concerning $9,4q0,50 from the Capital Improvement
Fend, this comment was made in error and should be struck from the
report.
Tau mill recall that there mere a considerable number of
changes made in the School Hoord*s accounting procedures and its
operating policies based upon the recommendations of this office
on April 29, 1964, and subsequently ayproved by the Council and
the School Hoard. In my judgment, the-number of exceptions noted
in the Audit Report to these policies is minimal and indicates
that the School personnel has done remarkably nell in implementing
the procedural changes covered by the new School Hoard policies
which have been in effect less than one year. I think the School
Board and its officials ~hould be commended for their diligence in
patton9 the nam procedures into effect and their almost perfect
adherence thereto.
Very truly yours,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor#
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unueiuously adopted,
the report was received and filed.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of September, 1965.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unuelmously adopted,
the report was received and filed.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1965.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Yr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the report mum received end filed.
ZONING: Council hiving referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report smd recommendation tbs reqsest of the HcCisugherW Effete that property
located on the north side of Brsndon Avenseo S. M., *sst of Mindsor Avenue, described
ss Lots 1-6, inclusive, fllock 6, Strntford Court, Official Tax Nos. 1250701-1250706,
inclusive, sad a O.6$S-scre tract of lord extending north from the rear of Lo1 6,
east of Murrsy Ruso designated Reserve, Official Tsx No. 125070?o be resorted from
General Residence District to Business District, the City Planning CommJssio~
submitted a mritten report, recommending that the request be granted.
After a discussion ns to the'earliest feasible date for o public hearing on
the matter, #r. Stoller mooed that the public hearing be held st 2 p.m., November
22, 1965. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
report and recommendation the request of The Kroger Company, ~st property iocsted
on the south side of Bailiff Avenue, $. E., between Ninth Street and Eleventh Street,
described es Lots 12 sad 13, Block 26, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax Nos.
4121410 nad 4121411, be rezoned from General Residence DistFlct to Business District
the City Planning Commission suhmlLted a written report, recommending that the
request be granted.
Mr. Mheeler mooed that a public hearing on the mutter he held at 2
November 22, 1965. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Stoller end unanimously adopted.
S~RKEYS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Plannin9
Commission for study, report and recommendation the request of The Kroger Company
that the portion of 8n alley running in a north-south direction through Block 26,
Belmont Land Company. from its intersection with the south side of Bailiff Avenue.
S..E., in u southerly direction a distance of 225.62 feet. more or less, to the
southwesterly corner of Lot 12, Block 26, Belmont Land Company, be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recom-
mending that the request be granted.
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
vieners submitted e written report, advising that they sre unaninously of the opini¢
no inconvenience mould result either to any individual or to the public from vscetin
discontinuing and closing said alley.
Mr. Mheeler moved that a public bearing on the matter he held at 2 p.m..
November 22, 1965. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
MATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to study the bid of H ~ B
Plumbing and Heating Company for the installation of a 100 G.p.M. Pump in the Chapel
Forest Pumping Station submitted the following're~ort:
.... 'OCtober 13, 1965
To: Council of the City of Roanoke
Your committee has met and reviewed the bid of H ~ H
Plumbing and Beating Company in the amount of $3,769.28 on
furnishing end installing e 100 G.P.M. Pump in the present
C~upel Forest Pumping Station.
We recommend that this bid be accepted sad the contract
be ausrded to H ~ B Plumbing and Heating Company ss their
bid is considerably loser than the estimate ~ the City of
Roanoke q~ter Department for doing the work nith City forces.
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Mespectflll7 submitted.
S! J~ Robert Thomas
J, Roberk Thames, Chairmen
S! See P, Weems
Sam P. Ueems
S/, Joseph A~ Broqee
Joseph A. Brogan'
#r, Pollnrd moved that Council concur ia the recommeadntJon of the
cnomittee, and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(=16710) AN ORDINANCK providing for the lnstelletion of e lO0 G.P.M.
Pump in the City's Chapel Forest Pumping Station; accepting a bid made for the
installation thereof and euerdiag a contrect: and ~oviding for en emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 28, page 452.}
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The uotio~ was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
RECREATION OEPART#ENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The committee eppointed to
tabulate bids received on enclosing the existing Thrasher Park Shelter submitted the
following report:
"October 21, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginie
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened end read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, October lB, 1965, for enclosing the existing
Thrasher park Shelter. FolloWing is n tabulation of bids
received:
Bays Construction Company, lac. = $4,450.00
Regional Construction Services, Inc. = $4,476.00
Hodges Lumber Corporation = $4,636.00
Allied Cohstruction Company = $4,?74.0~
As cnn be seen, the lan bid wan submitted by Days Construction
Company. Inc. of Salem, Virginia. They have been contacted and
appear to full7 understand the construction proposed, and would be
expected to provide the City with a very satisfactory Job.
The sum of $3,000 mss appropriated in the 1965-66 budget-for
this 9xpense. It is hereby recommended that a contract be emnrded
to Bays Construction Company in th'e amount of $4,450.O0,-and that
the additional sun of $1,464.00 be appropriated to cover the
bolnnce of the contract end advertising costs. The Engineer*s ~
estimate for this work mas $4,900.00.
APPROVED: S/ Clarence E, Pond
Clarence E. Pond, ~hn~rman
APPROVEB: S~ Julian Ft Hirst~
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
APPROVED: S~ H. V. Robinson
H. V. Robinson, President
Southeast Civic League'
Hr. Pood movad that Council concur in the recotmendatioe of the coeuittee
and offered the follouleg eaergeecy Ordinance accepting the proposal of Days
COlstractiol Couposye Incorporated:
(~16711) AN OMOINANCE providing for the enclosing of the existing Thruske~
Park Shelter and certain related improvements thereto: accepting e bid Bode to the
City for constructing sold improvements and rejecting all other bids: authorizing
tho execution of o contract with the successful bidder~ and providing rot on
emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinance, see O~dinance Book No. 28° page 453.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of.the Ordinance. The notion nas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the fail.lng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Uheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$1,464 from the Contingency Fund:
(#16712) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =16h, 'Contingencies,
and Section ~170, 'Capital,' of the 19h6-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 454.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded by
ar. Stoller and adopted by the follouin9 rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None~ ..........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: Council having appointed a committee composed of Res'sra.
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman. Benton O. Dillard, James E. Jones and J. Robert Thomas
to study the question of placing city employees under Social Security. as well os
the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke. Virginia. and having
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure a proposal of Mr
Stoller that the city consult its actuary to determine the advisability and costs
to bring members of the Employees' Retirement System under Social Security the matte
was again before the body, Mr. Stoller presenting the following communication from
Mr. George B. Back, Consulting Actuary: -
'September 10, 1965
Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Ctt~ Auditor-
Employees' Retirement Syste~ of the City of Roanoke
p.O. Box 735, Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Dear Mr. Thomas:
I am writing in regard to the request you made of Mr. Gaines
that we indicate the actuarial charge for calculations of costs'
for combining the benefits under the Employees' Retirement System
of the City of Roanoke with Social Security benefits.
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The beeefits cedar th'6 City retirement system mcl be combined
ulth Social Security by either the *directs,truer* or the *iedlrect
offset° method.
Umder the tdlrect offset' nethod, ell or port orthe Social
Security benefit Is subtracted from the benefit otkeruise payable
under the City retlremect aysteu. An example or the direct offset
method ia to provide thct the pension be reduced by one-bolS of the
primary Social Security benefit, uith the proviso that the net
au.oct is not to be less than the funded pert of such pension
computed on the basis of the menber*s oversge fJlSl salary and creditable
service at the tine Social Security coverage became effective for
members of the City retirement system. The City of Norfolk uses the
direct offset approach.
Under the *indirect offset* method, the benefit rate applicable
to the psrt or the member*s average final salary eot in excess of
the amount subject to Social Security taxes mould be loner than the
benefit rote applicable to the part or his conpensotion In exoesa
of the Social Security breohpoint. The pension non provided under
the City retirement system for esch year of membership service lc
equal to 1/140 of the menber*c average final salary. An example
of ac Indirect offset or Social Security mould be to provide that
the pension for each year of nemberahip service oster the effective
dote of Social Security coverage be equal to 1/2S0 Of the part of the
nenber*a average final salary not in excess of $6.600 plus 1/140 of
the part of such compensation in excess or $6.600. The City of
Danville uses the indirect offset approach.
The indirect offset method Is generally simpler to administer
since it does not involve· any calculations or estimates of the
Social Security benefit, this method also provides higher
benefits from the employer than does the direct method, both for
short term employees and for employees in the lower pay brackets
who supplement their income by part-time work.
Since there ave different approaches to consider, it is sug-
gested that ~e first prepare benefit examples under both methods
for the Board*s consideration, Then. if a decision could be
reached as to the preferable approach, we could prepare cost figures on
this one basis. This procedure would have the advantage of keeping
the actuarial charges to a minimum.
Me estimate that our charge to prepare the benefit examples
on both bases and the final cost calculations on one basis would be
in the neighborhood of $1o000. Me would plan to use the December
31, 1963 valuation data in the calculations.
Should it ultimately be decided to amend the chapter of the
City Code containing the rules and regulations of the retirement
system in order to combine the system with Social Security. there
would be additional work in connection with the actual drafting
of amendments to the system, the preparation of referendum material,
etc., the cost of our services for nhich could be quoted in advance
at that tiue.
Please let us know if you hare any questions regarding the
foregoing.
Very truly yours,
S/ George B. Buck
Actuary"
In this cocnectlon, a communication from Mrs. Mary S. Shanks, Secretary.
Roanoke Food Service Association, advising that the Roanoke School Cafeteria
Retirement System nndcr Socisl Secerity iud to recommend the benefits suck revised
system should provide, old that his committee be continued. 'The motion mss seconded
by Hr. Jones end unanimously adopted.
Hr. Pond then moved that the comuunlcstJoe from Mrs, Shsnks be referred
to the committee for its informstion in connection math its study or the matter.
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Pollard sad nnenlmously sdopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: RONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ARB RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vscencies in various
municipal departments since they are of tn emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the folloming Resolution:
(u16713) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to mploy certain
~ersonnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 29, page 455.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollero Wheeler aA Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LEGISLATION-INDUStRIES: Mr. Jones presented the following statement ~ttb
regard to u~ng the local re presentetives of the Cenernl. Assembly of Virginia to
sponsor end support et'the 1966 session of the General Assembly appropriate legisla-
tine mhich would enable o'r p~ovide for the creation of n political subdivision of
abe Commonmoalth, similar to those provided for in Chapter 643 of the 1964 Acts of
Assembly of Virginia, whose purpose it shell be to do all acts and things which may
be reasonably necessary to foster end stimulate the development of industry in the
City of Roanoke and in its environs:
*October 16. 1965
TO: MEMBERS ~F ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
PROM: JAMES E. JONES
SUBJECT: INDUSTRIAL FINANCING
A rem days ago I furnished you math copies of approved legislation
which enables the Cities of Norton, ¥1rginim, Virginia Beach,
Danville and the County of Fnirfex the power to create an
Industrial Development Authority whose purpose would be that of
issuing revenue producing bonds for industrial financing as mell as
other things for promoting industrial development. In support
of similar enabling l~glslntion for the City of Roanoke I would
like for you to consider the following statement.
In 1956, when I became e member of Appalach!an*s Industrial Develop-
ment team there mere approximately 3900 agencies throughout the
United States organized for the' porpos~ of attracting new industry
into their area. Tod~y thereare~over 14,000 such agencies working
in an effort to attract nam industries to their respective community
ns mell aa retaining end assisting with the expansion of their
existing industries. These 14,000 organizations ere dedicated to the
future gromth end economic well being of their communities, knoming
full mell that the continued gromth depends on their activities and
success in attracting new payrolls~ nam Job opportunities today.
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Vlth over 14,000'ogeocles it oork-lt~Ic ooly natural that coup*ti-
tiao for eeo nad expanding industries is extremely heee. Coouueltlea
to be more competitive otd~ln~Oo effort to lmpr6Vo their positions
have offered a variety of Inducements such os free land, free site
development, free taxes, free utlllty.exteaalons, special utility .
rotan, lam let*reit tiooocieg, Jmst to BOmb ofcm, iodlvldual atones
themselves ara getting lototh'e act a~d are likeelse offering.
inducements us quoted ia aR editorlal~eppearlug lo *The Bee** a
Danville aeuapuper - *At.preaeat,,43 of 50 states have some type of
Realizing that in order to be and,stay competitive uith neighboring
Cities of Norton,,Virginia Beach, Danville and the County or Fairfux
hove asked for and received from the General Ass*obiT permission to
create authorities to promote Industrial development bT and if needed
through the Issuance of revenue-producing bonds, This permisainc
gives these ureas another important *tool* and if ~sed uisely could
be all important to the future growth of their area.
Under the enabling legislation granted by the State of Virginia, the
issuance of these types of revenue-producing bonds *The bonds shall
not constitute aa indebtedness mJthio the meaning of any debt
limitation er restriction* - paragraph 12. la the event this *tool*
is put to ate by the authority, the repayment of the facility
provided eonld be spread over un agreed upon period of years mlth
the payment in the form of *rent* being sufficient ~ retire the bonds
covering both princips! and interest.
There uny be sou* expressed concern regarding this approach to
assisting industries wishing to relocate or to expand in our area.
This concern in nest instances is directed to the so-called *fly-
by-night* industries. To eliminate this concern me could have
written into the *bill' or we could set a firm policy that under no
condition would our city consider entering into an agreement with any
company having a net company morth of less than $500,000.
Gentlemen, my years of experience in the field of industrial
development leads me to believe that Roaboke needs this *tool* and
I encourage your full support for a Resolution by this council
to Senator ~illiam G. Hopkins, requesting Senator Hopkins to
present a bill before the 1966 Session of the General Assembly some-
what similar to the Virginia Beach, Danville, and County of Fairfax
bill approved April 1, 1964, which would enable Roanoke to establish
an Industrial Developme~ Authority ned issue revenue bends and do
other things for industrial development. The only chnnqe to
leqislation presently available to Virqinla Reach, Danville, and the
County of Fnirfax mhich I would recommend would be that the City Of
Roanoke be permitted to construct buildinqs not only in the city bq~
S! James E. Jones*
In this connection, ar. John J. Butler, President of Roan*he Chamber of
Commerce, Incor@oroted, and Mr. Jack C. Smith, Executive Vice-President Of the
Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council in support of the request of Mr. Jones.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones offered the foil*sing
(;15714) A RESOLUTION relating to the creation of o political subdivision
of the Commonwealth with pouer t~ ~oster and stimulate the development of industry
within the City of Roanoke and ina environs.
(FOr full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 455.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Podd, St.liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............... ~ ......................... ?.
NAYS:. None ........................... 0. ·
LEGISLATION-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mr. Stellar stated that the City of
R.emote Redevelopment lid Housing Authority, of ukich he is the observer for C~uncil,
has requested that the body oak the local representatives in the 1966 session of the
General Assembly to seek om amendment to Section 36-49.1 Of The Code of Virginia in
order that the City of Roanoke may have the authority to provide for rehabilitating
scattered duelllaga mbich should be improved in order to upgrade s,me of the neigbbo*
hoods, and offered.the following Resolution:
(siC?IS) A RESOLUTION relating to certain powers granted to certain
redevelopment and housing authorities by Chapter $78of the 1964 Acts of the General
Assembly of Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 29. page
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St.lief. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ANN£XATION-ROANOKE VALLEY: Mr. Wheeler Offered the following Resolution
authorizing and providing for the employment of the Honorable William Do Hopkins
as n special legal counsel for the City Of Roanoke to advise and represent the city
in matters relating in any way to the annexation of territory by R,an,to or by OF te
the Town of Salem or the Town Of Vinton in R,un,ko County or in matters pertaiolng
any proposed consolidation Of any Of said governmental units:
(~1671&) A RESOLUTION authorizing end providing for the employment of
special legal counsel for the City in certain legal matters.
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 457.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................ ~ ................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard presented a communication ~om Senator
Hopkins, accepting his employment 8s special counsel and agreeing ~ be compensated
at the same hourly and daily rate as a special counsel for the City of Roanoke was
paid in therecent suit mith regard to t~ annexation of Edgehill.
'On motion of Mr. Wheeler, sea nded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
t~ communication was received and filed.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following Resolution authorizing and
providing for the employment Of Hayes, Sony. Mattern ~ Battern as special engineerin
(~16717) A RESOLUTION authorizing and providing for th~ employment of
professional engineering services for the City in certain engineering matters.
(For f&ll text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 26, page 457.)
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Mr. iheeler moved the adoption of the Resolatioa. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond amd adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St611er, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................... ~ .................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
Mayer Dillard presented s communication from Hayes, Jeay* Matters ~ Mattera
agreeing to accept the employment st n general retainer of $3,000.
On motion or Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the communication nas received nnd filed.
Mr. Stoller then offered the folloming emergency Ordinnnce transferring
$3,000 from the Contingency Fund fa connection slab the'employment o! Special legal
counsel and special engineering consultants:
(~16TIO) AN 03DINANC£ to amend and reordain Section =150, 'Non-Departuent~
end Section =166, #ContingenCies,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 458.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
ulllard .........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O.
On notion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING.
Monday, November 1, 1965.
The Council of the City of Ronaok~ met la regular meeting Jn the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday,. November 1, 1965, at 7:30 p.m,, with
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Conncilmen Robert A..Garland. James K. Jones, Roy R, Pollard.
St** Clarence K. Pond, Murray A. St,liar. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney. and Mr, Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a p~ayer by the Reverend R.
Crauford, Pastor, Garden City Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
September 27, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Pond and nnanimoasly adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON FUBLIC MATTERS:
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bios on an
automobile for the Air Pollution Control Department, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 1965, and to be opened at
?:30 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about
the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, tbe Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerh opened and read the following bids:
Diamond Chevrolet Corporatioo - $ 10657.00
Magic City Motor Corporation - l,B96.1B
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated' - l,qTO.g5
Antrlm Motors, Incorporated - 1,99~.00
Mr. St.lief moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be nppointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the
committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, SF., Chairman, Julian F.
Blrst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council haviog previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, November,l, 1965, on the request of the West,vet Development Corporation
that a 3.B54-acre tract of land located betmeen property of the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company and Burks Street, S. N., north of Nest,vet Avenue, Official Tax
No. 1520101, be fez,ned from General Residence District to Special Residence
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, mas before Council:
*September 16, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor,
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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la its regular meeting of September 15, 1965 the City Plouuiug
Commission cousldered the above described request. Nr. Claude
Carter, attorney representing Westover Oevelopseut Corporation,
luformed tke Commission or his clleut*s loteotloo to erect
severol multi-romlly housing units gu the subject property,
lu considering this request the Pluouiug Commission too~ into
account the fica thnt the property is udJnceut to both existing
upnrtment developments and Norfol~ und MustarD Rullwuy Coopuny
property. The Plouning Commission felt that multi-family use of
this property Mould be u logionl extensibn of land use pattern
in the oreo.
The City Planning Commiasion, therefore, recommends to City
Council that this rezoning request he granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. ~mith
Harry D. Doynton
Chairman'
Hr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed rezoning, #r. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#16719) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
RHEREAS, application has been made tothe Council of the City of Roanoke
to have a 3.954 acre tract of land located between the Norfolk ~ Restern Railmay
Company property and Durks Street, S. R** and north and Mest of Dlock J, accordin9
to the map of Virginia Heights Extension, being Official Tax No. 1520101, rezoned
from General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
NHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be rezoned from HeneralResidence District to Special Residence
District; and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in ~The Roanoke
World-Rems** a newspaper published in the City Of Roanoke, for the time required
by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 1st
day of November, 1965, at ?:30 p.m., before the Council Of the City of Roanoke, at
Mhich hearing all parties in interest and citizens Mere given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, HE XT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relatin~ to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on Hurks Street, S. ~., thence extending in a Westerly
direction to the Norfolk ~ Nestern Railway Company property and lying north and ~est
of Block J, according to the map of Virginia Heights Extension, described as a 3.854
acre tract Of land, designated On Sheet 152 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax No.
1520101, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Special
Residence District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
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The motion mas seconded b7 Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the rolloming voter
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
#a~or Blllnrd .......................
WAYS: ~oae .................. O.
PETITIONS AWl) COMMUWICATIONS:
BUDGET-COMMO,~dEALTfl'S ATTORNEY: A communication from Mr. Leroy Mornn,
Commonuealth's Attorney, requesting that $180 be transferred from the extra help
eccount In Personal Services to Travel Expense end Education under Section #26,
#Commonmealth Attorney,' of the 1965-66 budget, was before Council.
It appearing that the Commonmeaith's Attorney has not as yet received
approval of the transfer of funds from the State Compensation Board, Mr. Stoller
moved that action on the matter he deferred. The motion mas seconded by Mr,
Garland and unanimously adopted,
BUDDET-SCHOOL$: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that $B6.784 he appropriated as the share of the City of Roanoke in the
capital investment for the Blue Ridge Educational Television Association, was
before Council.
In this connection, Messrs. Boy L. Mebber, Chairman of the Roanoke City
School Board, Jack B. Coulter, a member of the School Board, and Mr. A. F. Fisher,
Clerk of the School Board, appeared before Council for a discussion of the request.
Mr. Coulter explained that a total amount of $950,000 will be needed
eventually for the program, of which amount three-fourths will be borne by the
federal and state governments and one-fourth will be borne by the school districts
participating in the program, that a minimum of participation of fifty per cent
of the school districts is required in order to initiate said program and that
the $§6,784 is the maximum amount required to get the program started based on
the participation of fifty per cent of the school district% however, it is hoped
that more than fifty per cent will participate, thus reducing Roauoke's share.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur
in the request of the Rosnoke City School Board and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $86,?84 from the Contingency Fund:
(~16720) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~166, "Contingencies,
and Section #13000, 'Schools - Miscellaneous (Unclassified),w of the 1q~5-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 458.)
Br. Stoller mored the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland amd adopted by the £ollowing rote:
AYES: Bessrs. Carland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Meyor Dillard .........................
WAYS: None ..................
PARKS A~) PLAYGROUNDS: A petition signed by 289 citizens, requesting
necessary improvements to provide a standard softball diamond in Noruich Park,
was before Council.
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In this connection, Mr. Rudolph N. Neighbors, ir,, appeared before
Council, advising tbot the Director of Paths and Recreation is in favor of the
requested improvements.
Hr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
the purpose of sscertciwiag what improvements are needed and to report bock to
Council with on estimate of the cost thereof. The motion mas seconded by
Stoller and unanimously adopted.
CITY TREASURERoCONRISSIO~ER OF THE REVEh~E: The following communication
from Hr. Jack A.. Pitman, requesting Council to look into the possibility of
violation of Sections 37 and 30 of the City Charter, designating the respocslblliti,
of the City Treasurer and the Commisdo~r of the Revenue, and related sections of
the City Code, was before the body:
'TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF CITY CODE
COUNCIL:
I respectfully reqoest you look into the matter of eiolation
of the city charter and (or) City Code.
Section 37 and 36 of the City Charter and also sections of
the city Cede designate the responsibilities of the City Treasurer
and also the Commissioner of Revenues office.
The City Charter specifically states the Commissioner of
Revenue will be authorized to make out the tax bill if, and only
if, City Council approves and also if the treasurers office
supplies personnel to expidite the matter.
It is my understanding that tbe treasurers office has never
received permission to let any other office do this mark,
espically when they are not bonded to do so.
The City Code also states that if these office are to be
found in violation of City Code or City Charter the responsible
party may be reprimanded or removed from office.
I do relize that it is possible to save money for the city
of Roanoke by such an operation but under this present policy of
operational capacity of the city treasurer is in direct violation
of the City Charter and (or) City Code.
I would like to see city council take steps to correct this
matter.
5incerly
S/ Jack A. Pitman
Jack A. Pitman
Do to previous business engagements I will not be able to attend
the meeting of City Council on 11-1-65 but am sure that positive
action will be taken on this matter at that time. Thank you.*
It appearing that Council authorized the purchase of tax billing equipmen
and machines for the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue on February
1959, Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A communication from Mrs. Alma Bart Keyser, requesting that
action be taken to prevent speeding on Ninth Street, S. E., was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
action. The motion.was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: The City Munager submitted a written
report, recoweendiag that $2?0 be appropriated for the purchase of two nar
mattresses cowplete with motor for the City Home.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager nnd offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2?0 frow the
Contingency Fund:
(m16721) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordein Section uS4, *City Home,*
and Section s166, *Contingencies,* of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 459.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGET-PAV PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Authority is hereby requested to fill the following
vacancies:
Refuse Collection and Disposal: 3 Disposal Laborers, Group 10
Street Cleaning: I Disposal Laborer, Group 10
Street Maintenance: i Street Crew Helper, Group g
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY MARKET: The City Manager submitted the following report, advising
of a vacancy in the position of Clerk of the Market due to the passing of Mr.
Russell E. Almond on October 11, 1965:
*Roanoke, Virginia
November 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is noted that the City Council has not been advised', as a
matter of formal record and in accordance with the provisions of
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the City Charter. that · vacancy exists lB the position of Clerk
of the City Market by virtue or the passing or Mr. Russell E.
Almond on October lie 1965.
Mr. Almond mos parse,ally keoma to the members nY this
Council and I mould be Inadequate 1· any erfurt to supplement
your knomledge of him or of bis service to the City. By uny of
record, he. competently and math full ·ttentlon to his responsi-
bility, mas employed by the City as Assistant City Clerk of lac
Market on July 1o 193St to January 1. 195§. From January 1o
1958. until his death, be served as Clerk of the Market. As a
native of Roanoke and one abe devoted thirty years and three
months In m~nicipal government. I am certain that all members
of the Council are aware of the devotion and high quality of his
dedication to the City.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Mr. Smeller moved that the report he filed and that a copy thereof be
forwarded to Mrs. Almond. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted the follouing report, advising of
the reslgflatJon of Mr. William L. Mhitesides as Director of the Roanoke Public
Library, effective January 1, 1966:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is noted that, although members of the City Council are
already doubtless aware, the attention of the Council bas not
been formerly directed as to the notice of resignation of Mr.
William L. Whitesides, as Director of the Roanoke Public
Library. Mr. Rhitesides by his letter of October 12 to Mr.
J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager, submitted his resignation
effective January 1, 1966, to become Assistant to the County
Library Director of Fairfax County, Virginia. I find that Mr.
Rhitesides has gained for himself a most commendable reputation
here in Roanoke, both as a citizen and in his official capacity.
It is regretted that he will leave the City and that the
Roanoke Public Library will lose the benefit of his leadership
but this oanstitntes for him an achievement for which he is
deserving of commendation.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
City Manager"
Mr. Stellar moved that the report of the City Manager be filed and that
copy thereof be forwarded to Mr. Rhitesides. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously authorized Valley Mater
Company, Incorporated, to purchase water from the City Of Roanoke to supply its
private system located within Roanoke County until November 16, 1965, to serve the
Jefferson Hills Section, the City Manager submitted a'uritten report, transmitting
a request of Valley Rater Company, Incorporated, to continue the arrangement for an
nnstipalated period after November 16, 1965.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager stated that If Council
sees fit to Continue the arrangement In his opinion, it should be for n ~peeific
period of tiBeo
Mr. Jones moved that the City Munager be directed to negotiate faf the
purchase of the mater system.
The motion mas'lost for lack of u second.
Mr. Stoller then mated thut the arrnngement be contfnned for a period of
60 days and thut the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion uas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS~STATE HXGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted the
following mrltten report with regard to completing the Mill Mountain Spur:
"Roanoke, Virginia November 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
There is attached correspondence directed to my office from
Mr. H. C. Broyles, Director of Public Marks, concerning the
completion of the Mill Mountain Spur.
In the attached material from the Public Works Department
is a memorandum describing the situation, a letter from the
Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkusy, and a map indicating
ia red color the section yet to be completed. There is also
attached u general financial sammary concerning the Spur. It is
felt there is not only an obligation upon the City to proceed
with this project, but that it is highly desirable that this be
accomplished as a part of a long-sought-after area achievement.
It mill be noted from Mr. Broyles' letter that it is anticipated
that further appropriations, at a later and appropriate time, of
approximately ~40o000 to $45,000 may be necessary to complete
this portion of the project.
For the present, the recommendation to the Council is for
authorization for the City to obtain bids' on this project.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirer
City Manager"
In this connection, the City Manager also submitted the following report
of the Director of Public Works:
"DATE: October 27. 1965
TO: Mr. Julian F. H~rst, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Rroylest Director of Public ~orks
! have recently been lnfoFmed by Mr. Sam P. Weems, Superintendent,
Dlueridge Parkway, that bridges over Yellou. Monntuto Road and
Virginia Route 6?2 mill be completed and that the two and one=half
mile Mill Mountain Spur, constructed by. the Blueridge Parkway, uill
be opened to traffic by July 1, 1965. Except for the two bridges,
the road work On the Spur road has been completed to the *Saddle* of
Mill Mountain, a distance of approximately 3,000 feet, from the top
of Mill Mountain.
Mr. ~eems, in his letter of October 21, a copy of mhich is attached,
emphasizes the need of having the remaining 3,000 feet of the Hill
Mountain Spur completed by the City in order to handle the Parkway
traffic when the Spur will be opened July 1, lg66.
! hare checked with the Auditing Department and find that there is
an unexpended balance in theMill Mountain Improvement Account of
$24,$0?.29. It is estloated that the 3,000 feet of the road from
the 'Saddle' of the Mountain to the top of the Mountain would cost
approximately $65,000.
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This rued mas originally luoluded'lu the overall ProJect, bat
due to increased cost of tko land and other additional costs,
the funds la this account were depleted to the point mhere un
additional appropriation alii be required to cover the 3,000
feet Spur rood referred to herein.
I feel that the City is obllgoted to complete the Spu~ road to
the top of Mill Mountain. I think me uere Indeed fortunate to
prevail upon the National Park Service (Bluerldge Parhmay) to
construct 4,000 feet of the Spur within the City, including a
bridge over Yellom Mountain. ! think too, we all realize the
potential that this facility would offer to the City,
It is recommended that City Council be requested to authoriue the
receiving of bids on this work immediately in order that ue can
have the Project accouplished by the time the Bluerldge Parkuoy
mill have its portion of the Will Monntuln Spur opened to traffic,
(July 1, 1966).
$/ H. Clet~s Brovles
B. Cleans Broyles
Director of Public Murks"
In a discussion of the matter, the Director of Public Murks and Mr. Sam P.
Neems, Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway, appeared before Council for the
consideration of the sabJect.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones questioning the rigid standard:
for the construction of the road, and Mr. Neems replying that it is necessary for
this portion of the spur to comply with the standards for the remainder of the Blue
Ridge Parkway, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and that he be authorized to advertise for bids on the completion Of
the Will Wonntain Spur. The motion wa~ seconded by hr. nheeler and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HXGRWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that Parcel No. 019, needed for the Route 599 Project, be purchased from Corrina K.
Dent, et al., in the sum of
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16722) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of a certain parcel of
land needed for the City's State Route No. 599 Project, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B, page 460.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
PARKS A~H) PLAYGROUNDS: Council havin9 referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation a request Of the Roanoke Council
of Garden Clubs that a master plan for Eluwood Park be prepared, the City Planning
Commission sobmitted a written report, recommending that Mr. Alan 6. Mlnslow,
professional landscape architect and current head of the Urban and Regional Plannin,
Program at V.P.I., be employed to prepare the plan for a sum not to exceed $1,q75,
mith the stipulutlon thst · sotisfectory reviem and approval of such work by the
Plcnning Commission be required.
Iu this connection, Mrs. L. Kraest Osborne. representing the Roauohe
Council of Garden Clubs, Dr. Hilli·m R. Dill, representiug Domntowe Rocnoke,
lucorpor·ted, Hr. Dexter N. Smith, Planning Director, HFS. J. R. Alvin, Jr** ·nd
Mr. E. P. Pettlcremo representing the Desutlfic·tion Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, appeared before Council in support of the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
PI·suing Commission and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond.
Hr. Jones offered · substitute motion that the matter be referred to the
Capital Improvements Committee for study from the standpoint of priority in the
Capital Improvements Program.
The substitute motion was lost for lack of a second.
After · further discussion of the question, Rt. Stoller, with the consent
of Mr. Pond, withdrew his original motion and moved that the matter be referred
hack to the City Planning Commission for further study, report and recommendation
to Council, taking into consideration the proposed Capital Improvements Program.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-WATER ~EPARVMEhT: The follobing communication from the Roanoke
Valley Regional Planning Commission with regard to authorizing the Corps of Engineel
to make flood plain information studies nas before Council:
*October 26, 1965
Miss Virginia L. Shaw
City Clerk
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Miss Sham:
The Corps of Engineers is authorized to make flood plain inform-
ation studies at no cost to the local governments. Requests for
such studies ere coordinated through Mr. J. R. Alexander,
Commissioner of Hater Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia, with
whom we have discussed this matter.
At its last meeting, the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission
recommended that necessary action be initiated to request studies
of the Roanoke and James River within the Roanoke Valley Region.
Results should supply much valuable information about the mater
situation in the region.
Hr. Alexander advises that our position with respect to getting the
studies started mould be stronger if backed up by resolutions from
the five governing bodies. Enclosed is a draft resolution which
me hope your governing body will substantially adopt.
With your approval and action on the resolution, this office will
follow through with the request for the study and act as the
coordinating agent with the Virginia Division of Hater Resources
and with the Corps of Engineers.
Sincerely.
ROANOKE VALLEY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION
5/ Robert H. Shannon, Jr.
Robert M. Shannon, Jr.
Director*
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Planning Commission and that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for preparation of the proper measure, The motion mas seconded by Hr.
Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
RRPORTS OF COMMITTRES:
FURL O/L: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on rurnlshla
fuel oil to the City of Roanoke for the period beginning November 1, 1965, and
ending October 31, 1966, submitted the follomlng report:
=October 26, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On October 25, 1965, bids mere opened and read before City Council
for furnishing and delivering fuel oil to the various departments
of the City of Roanoke for the period beginning November 1, 1965
and ending October 31, 1966. As can be seen from the tabulation,
bids mere submitted by six firms.
American O11 Company and Sinclair Refining Company sobmitted the
low and same net prices on No. I fuel oil. Howevert since
American Oil Company is the low bidder on No. 2 fuel oil, the
Committee is of the opinion that it would be to the best interest
of the City to auard the contract to American Oil Company on Nos.
I and 2 fuel oil as follows:
No. I Fuel Oil
Tank Ragon Price $ .155 per gal.
Less Discount .037 per gal.
Set S .110 per gal.
NO. 2 Fuel Oil
Tank Ragon Price $ .145 per gal,
Less Discount .038 per gal.
Net $ .107 per gal.
The above tank wagon prices are based on tho current *Posted
Consumer Tank Nagon Prices' at Roanoke, Virginia. The 'Posted
Consumer Tank Magon Prices' in effect at Roanoke, Virginia on
date of delivery will prevail. Above discounts mill remain the
same throughout the contract period.
Andrems, Pltaer, Dutler Fuel Oil Corporationsubmitted the only
bid on No. 5 fuel oil, which bid is at a net delivered price of
$.094 per gallon. This price is subject to increase or decrease
in accordance with the .'Posted Tank Car Price' ut shipping point
on date of shipment. Since the bid on No. 5 fuel oil appears to
be a just and reasonable bid, the Committee recommends acceptance
of same.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! ROy R. Pollard. Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S! Murray ~, Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
S! J~ljan F. Rirst
Julian F. Hlrst#
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
the American Oil Company:
(~1b723) AN ORDINANCR providing for the supply to the City of its annoal
requirements of No. I fuel oil and No. 2 fuel oil; amardlng a contract therefor;
reJecting certain other bids made to the City for furnishing said fuel oil
requirements; and providing for nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 461.}
MFo Pollard moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the tollomlng v~te:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mb,cleF and
Mayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Mr. Pollard tben offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of Andrews, Pltxer, Butler Fuel O11 Corporation:
(~16724) AH ORDINANCE providing for the Clty*s annual supply of No. S
fuel oil requirements; awarding a contract therefor; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 462.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stall,r, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
HEALTH ~EPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
remodeling a portion of the Roanoke City Health Department to cover the renovation
Of vacant space at the Health Center for use Of the Consultation and Evaluation
Clinic submitted the following report:
*October 27, 1065
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were Opened and read before City Council at its
meeting on October 25, 1065, to remodel a portion Of the Roanoke
City Health Department for use Of the Consultation and Evaluation
Clinic. As sho#n on the attached tabulation of bids the low bid
was submitted by Hodges Lumber Corporhtion in the amount of
$4,604.00.
These plans meet the needs of the City Health Department and
the requirements of the State Bureau of Crippled Children, which
requested that this work be accomplished without delay. The
proJect involved partitioning of a portion of the basement in the
Health Department into three new rooms, installation of three new
air conditioning nnlts,,with all related electrical work, painting,
The sum Of $3,700 has been appropriated for this proJect.
Corporation in the amount of $4,B94.00, and that $1,207.00 be
appropriated to cover the balance of the contract and advertising
APPROVED: Si Clarence E. Pond
APPROVED: S! J~Jl~n F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
APPROVED: S! H. Cletns Brovles
H. Cletus Broyles"
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Hr. Pond mo*ed them Council coecor ia the recommeadakloMof the committee
and offered the folloning emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of the Hodges
Limber Corporation: '
(n16725) AN ORDIr4ANCE providing for the remodeling nnd renovation of
certain vacant space in · portion of the City*s Health Center, for use of its
Consultation and Evaleation Clinic; accepting abJd made to the City for aaid
improvements a·d rejecting ell other bids; authorizing the execution of a contract
ulth the successful bidder; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28. page 463.)
Hr. Pond moved the ndoptio· of the Ordl·ance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler a·d Mayor
Dillard ............................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordi·ance transferring the
additio·al $1.207 from the Contingency Fund:
(u16726) AN ORDINANCE to ame·d and reordain Section n166, 'Contingencies,
and Saetia· ~170, 'Capital,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 20. page 464.)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler a·d adopted by the follouing vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction Of an B-inch sanitary semer on Cordon Areeoe,
betMeen Hennington Street and Sixteenth Street, submitted the following report:
"October 28, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids uere opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on October 25, 1965, for the construction of an B"
sanitary saner in Gordon Avenuet S. E., east of Benni·gton Street.
As shown by the attached tabulation of bids, tmo (2) bids uere
received.
Both bids are considerably above the Engineer*s estimate of
$7,500. It is therefore recommended that all bids be rejected,
and that the City Manager he directed to attempt to negotiate n
more satisfactory contract and report back to Council.
APPROVED: S! Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman
APPROVED:S/ Julian F. Hirst ' ·
Julian F. Hlrst
APPROVED: St H. Cletus Rrovles
H. Cletns Broyles"
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the committee
and offered the following Resolution:
(w16727) .A RESOLBTION relating to the proposed construction of an B-inch
sanitary semer main on u portion of Gordon Avenue. S. E.; rejecting certain bids
made to the City for construction of said semer main; nnd making certain other
provisions for the proposed construction of said public improvement.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 20, page 465.)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5Loller, #heeler and
Xayor Dillard .......................... ?.
NAVS: None .................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEMALE, CURB AN~ CUTTER: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on street midening and improvements on Eullitt Avenue,
First Street and Day Avenue, S. M., submitted the following report:
"October 27, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bid~ were received and opened before City Council at its
regular meeting on October RS, 1965, for the construction of
street ~idening and improvements on Bullitt Avenue, First Street
and Day Avenue, S. ~. As shown by the attached tabulation of
bids, the lom bid mas submitted by the $. R. Draper Paving
Company in the amount of
Included in this project at the request of Appalachian
PoKer Company, is an item for installing electric heating
elements in the sidewalks around their property for snow and
ice melting. Officials of Appalachian have stated that they
will reimburse the City the bid sum of $2,315.00 for this
installation, thus effecting a net contract cost to the City of
$14,249.20. The Engineer*s preliminary estimate for this
project mas $13,425.00.
It is recommended that a contract be awarded to the
Draper Paving Company in the amount of $16,§64.20, and that
the sum of $16,563.20 be appropriated to cover the contract and
advertising costs.
APPROVED: SI Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman
APPROVED:S/ Julian F. BUrst
Julian F. BUrst
APPROVED: S! B. Cletus Brovles
H. Cletus Broyles"
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
S. R. Draper Paving Company, Incorporated:
(~1672B) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract to S. R. Draper Paving
Company, Incorporated, for certain street Mldening and ioprovements on Buliitt
Avenue, First Street and Day Avenue, S. W., in the City at n cost of $16,564.20;
rejecting a certain other bid made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B, page 466.)
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#r, Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: #essrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,lief, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .......................... 7.
RAYS: None .................. O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the
entire amount of.$16.564.20 from the Contingency Fund:
(o1672g) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section s166. 'Contingencies.'
and Section ul?O, "Capital,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for un emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance D,ok No. 28, page 467.)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. St,liar and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,liar, Nheeler and
HayoF Dillard .......................... ?.
NAYS: None .................. O.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council having appointed a Charter Study
Commission for the purpose of making a study of the current City Charter and report
in writing to the Council on or before the first day of November, 1965. its recom-
mendations of suggested amendments, deletions, alterations, revisions or changes to
be made to the Charter~ the Charter Study Commission submitted the following report:
'1965 CHARTER STUDY COMRI$SION
ROANOK£. VIRGINIA
REPORT TO THE CODNCIL OF TOE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
November 1, lg65
The 1965 Charter Study Commission (the Commission) submits
this report to the Council of the City of Roanoke (Council)
pursuant to resolutiou number 16397 adopted by Council on April
lg, 1965.
The report c,at'ins: (a) introductory remarks; (b) dis-
cussion of the Commisslones major recommendations; (c) summary
Of other recommendations, an understanding and evaluation of
which do not require supporting information; (d) conclusion; and
(e) appendix setting forth the proposed text of those sections of
the Charter which the Commission recommends be amended.
I. I NTRODUCT IQ~
The Commission began its work by requesting written recom-
mendations for changes in the existing Charter from members of
Council, City officials and the public. The recommendations which
were received, as well as others received at a public hearing,
formed the basis for the Commission's extended deliberations and
for its detailed examination of approximately half of the Charter*s
seventy-three sections.
Roanoke, like nearly every' other city of' comparable size in
the United States, has adopted the council-city manager form of
government. After careful consideration of all aspects of this
form of government, the Commission is convinced the council-city
manager plan is the best form of government for Roanoke. This
form of government is characterized by a council mhlch serves as
a legislative and policy-making body and a city manager hired by
the council as its agent to direct the administration of the city
government. The cardinal principle upon which the council-city
manager plan is based is that all administrative powers of a city
are vested in u professional adwi~lstrutor ~- the city manager --
aha has under him department heads charged with clearly defined
responsibilities, ns distinguished frae commissions ted commitiees
existing either wader abe charter of e city or created from time
to time by its governing body.
The existing Charter of the City of Ronnohe iuproperly burdens
Council with administrative duties which should be assigned to the
City #on,ger. The result bis been to detract from the legislative
and policy-making functions of Council. both because of the
excessive amount of administrative detail that clutters and lengthens
meetings of Council end the excessive amount of time Councilmen and
the #ayor must devote to mutters other than meetings of Council in
order to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
In addition, this improper assignment of admlnlstrntive
functions has led to n growing diffusion of responsibility for
routlee mutters, has encouraged Council. indeed nt times has wide
it necessary for Council. to become involved in managerial matters
and has removed from the City Manager. where it should rest. the
burden and the responsibility for every aspect uf City administration.
The existing Charter also improperly restricts Councll*s
authority to issue nonrevenue bonds (for a nonrevenue producing
facility such as a bridge or school building) mithin the debt limit
imposed by the State Constitution. Council*s decision to Issue
such bonds must still stand the test of approval of the freehold
(property owning) voters of the City. The premise upon mhich this
restriction is imposed is unsound. This is that the City's revenues
for capital improvement projects ore derived only from property taxes
and that. accordingly, freeholders are the only citiaens who properly
should decide if the City should Incur additional nonrevenue bonded
indebtedness.
The Constitution of Virginia provides the proper safeguards
for limiting the indebtedness mhich a city may incur. Only Roanoke
and Danville have seen fit to tie the hands of their governing
bodies by abe most restrintJre possible charter limitation --
freeholder approval of general obligation, nonrevenue bond issues
which are .ithin the ~ebt limitation iapo~e, by the ~on~titutioo.
The limitation of freeholder approval has stifled the capital
improvement program of the City, has been responsible for the
defeat of or has prevented the initiation of progressive projects
designed to revitalize the heart of the City and has lent support
to the false impression that there is a separate capital improve-
ment fund, school fund. bonded indebtedness fund, etco. rather than
a general fund containing all revenues of the City. from whatever
source, which is available for current operations, capital expendi-
tures, schools amortization of the debt and so os. To be sure, ut
least technically, bond issue revenue does not become part of the
general revenues of the City and must be applied exclusively to the
purpose for which the bonds are issued. ~evertheless. every bond
issue must be amortized over a number of years. The amortization
of this debt should be considered as one of many obligations of the
City whlcb must be pald from the total of oil City revenues from
whatever source they are derived.
II. Major Recommendatlgq?
A. Eliminate the refluirement of freeholder a~oroval of general
obligation, nonrevenue bond issues. (Section 47)
The Commission is firmly convinced that Council should be
authorized to exercise the full power granted, city's governing
body under the Virginia Constitution and statutes with respect to
bond issues.
Under the Virginia Constitution three types of city bond-
fin.acing plans are authorized:
1. General obligation, nonrevenue bonds which a
up to a limit Of 16~ of the assessed valuation of
2. Revenue bonds or other obligations payable from
charges of a facility built with such revenue, but
payable from taxes if charges by the revenue-producing facility
fail to service the bonds, such issue being outside of
the 19~ limit if approved by the oualif~d voters of
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3. Bonds to fiunnce a facility uhose revenue mholly
supports the bond issue, such issue requiring on voter
approval,.
Bonnohe's Charter requires Council to submit to the free-
bold voters of the City general obligetlou, noirevenue head issues
referred to la the first bond-fiaaacing plan set forth above
although the Constitution of.Virginia does not require voter
approval of nny sort. In Ronnohe, u sonrerenue bond issue must
be approved by the affirmative vote of n~ majority of the freehold
voters mbo vote on the proposed bond Issue. Only Danville has t
similar restriction,
There is today in the bond authority account of the City
approximately $23,000,000. Council should hive the authority,
with specific limitations, to issue bonds up to the constit~tion-
ally prescribed limit of 165 of the assessed valuation of the real
estate in the City, so that Council cnn plan for and finance a
long-term capital improvement program for the City. The alterna-
tive is the present method of piecemeal improvement financed by
saddling annual budgets with entirely inadequate appropriations
for capital improvements.
Recommended limitations to Council's authority to authorize
a) public hearing on the proposed bond issue, with
appropriate neuspeper notification of the purpose,
b) bond ordinance approval of at least five of the
d) bonds to state on their face the purpose of the
issue, to which purpose proceeds of the sale
must be applied exclusively; and
e) advisory referendum of the qualified voters if,
B. E~imi~t~ s~p~ra~e election of the M~vor. (Section 4)
The Commission believes that direct election of the Mayor
is an unwise deviation of principle from the council-city manager
where final determinations of all issues are those of the group.
Separate election of the mayor promotes voter scrutiny of bis
lend undue importance to the position of the mayor in relation to
his fellow councilmen.
in the public mind the impression that the mayor is the public
official with whom one should deal, thus leading to a diffusion of
tko city manager*s authority for manageral matters and a diminution
of the equal end joint authority of councilmen for policy*making
decisions of the council.
The objective of a council should always be effective team-
work. The elevation of one councilman by separate election of the
playing improperly upon personalities. In other words, separate
election of the mayor tends to create t supposed center of political
administrative nature, which often should not be before a council
in the first instance, to be introduced to such conncil and treated
by it as p01itic~l issues.
The Commission believes that the role of each of this City's
Councilmen should be one of authority and of, dignity, free from
administrative detail and political technique, and that the
presiding officer of Council should not be selected on the basis of
popularity but rather on the basis of his fellow Councilmen's
judgment of his'ability to servens the presiding officerof Council
and as the official representative of the City.
C. Reduce the uulber of reaulur ueetinas of Council to 26~
(See,ina 10)
The Commission recommends that the member of regular meetings
of Council be reduced from 30 or 40 t year to 26 meetings, ore ia
each odd-nulbered meek. Too frequent meetings or Council tend to
promote involvement in aa excessive amount of administrative detail.
la sddltion. Councilmen are ifforded too little time to prepare
themselves for meetings of Council or to follom up ow committee
assignments.
D. lner~nsm the solnrv of Counclllen to $2.600 and the Mayor
to $5.200 a year. (Section 6)
This recommendation is related to C above recommending bimeehly
meetings of Council. The Commission feels that compensation for
Councilmen should be related to sole extent to the number of regular
meetings of Council. analogizing somewhat to board of director
meetings and related fees.
E. Eliminate the limitation on the tax rate. (Section 2)
The tax rate limitation now contained in subsection I of this
section is virtually meaningless. Since any foreseeable tax rate
could be imposed under the existing provision, the Commission
concludes that the tax rate should not specifically relate to cost
of paying off nonrevenue bonded indebtedness and the cost of
operating public schools. This has promoted confusion over the
actual use of revenue. Neither in fact nor in theory is there any
longer a valid reason for the present tax rate limitation.
F. Eliminate from the tax richer seoarate lis,ina of the cost
of operation and administration of City aovernment and cos~
9f 0aeration of City schools. (Section 34)
The Commission believes that the reqoiremeat that the tax
ticket show the cost of the operation and administration of City
government and separately the cost of the operation of public
schools is unwise° The separate listing of the cost of operation
of City schools leaves the impression that school operation may
be financed only by property taxes, while in fact there is no
legal requirement that school operation be financed in this
manner.
The Commission is convinced that it is far better to provide
for annual assessments of every type to raise revenue for all
types of expenditure, rather than tie a particular expenditure to
a particular source of revenue. The Commission believes that a
return to the practice of listing only the overall tax rate will
end the misunderstanding that a portion of general funds is
segregated for City administration and a portion for operation of
the City schools.
G. Elimjfl~V the Budaet Commission. (Section
The Commission recommends that the Budget Commission be
abolished and that there be a return to the normal procedure of
having the City Manager prepare the budget for the City.
The Commission proposes that the City Manager submit to Council
each year on or before May I a budget for the ensuing fiscal year
and an accompanying message. This should provide the City Manager
the opportunity to present precisely what he expects to accomplish
during the coming year, the estimated cost of his program, the
size of the City debt and the sources of revenue available to
finance the City Manager*s program and amortize the City*s bonded
indebtedness.
The Commission believes that the use of a ~udget Commission
greatly increases the time City department heads must spend
explaining the annual budget and improperly removes from the City
Manager the responsibility of preparing the budget within which
he proposes to operate during the coming year. Furthermore, the
service of a Budget Commission does not appear to have accomplished
its objective of stimulating citizen interest sufficiently to
justify its continuance.
H. Eliminate Council aooroval of anDointment Of d~nartment
heads bT the City Manaaer. (Section 7)
The Commission is of the opinion that subjecting the City
Menagerie appointment of department heads to a vote of confirmation
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by Council is au unwise restriction on the City Manager and
might seriously hamper his flexibility in negotiating mlth
good men, especially aoaresldeatso aha are potential department
heads,
I. ~rovlde oenalties for violation of the mowers of Council.
(Section 11)
The Commission proposes that grounds other than absence be
provided as the basis for imposing upon Councilmen a penalty
fat violation of the Charter, The recommended grounds for for-
feiture of office are the usual ones,
J. Provide that an Assistant City #unmoor must be hired.
(Section
The Commission feels that the City needs additional adminis-
trative leadership and that the responsibilities of the City
Manager are such ns require appointment of an Assistant City
Rannger aha mould perform whatever duties the City Manager assigned
to him. If the City government is to function properly, an Assist-
ant City Manager is essential, particularly in viem of the
recommendation that the City Manager again be assigned responsi-
bility for preparing the annual budget.
K. Provide for magistrates to issue Marrants. (Section 27)
The Commission considers the section in the current Charter
dealing with the Municipal Court (1) too detailed and repetitious
of state law and (2) believes that it should provide that Council
must appoint one or more qualified lawyers to serve as magistrates
for the purpose of issuing warrants at such times and at such
places as the Chief Municipal Judge shall determine.
These magistrates uould have the pomer of Justices of the
peace under state law and could be assigned as bail commissioners
in conjunction math their warrant-writing duties.
L. Provide the School Board with all Domars and duties permissible
under state law. (Section 56)
The Commission feels that the Roanoke School Board should be
provided all the pomers and duties permissible under state law.
Specifically the School Board should not be required to approve
each claim against it and submit such claim to the City Auditor for
audit prior to payment. The School Board, pursuant to state law,
should be able to appoint an agent, such as a deputy superintendent
of schools, for the purpose of payment of claims against it, The
processing of such claims should be treated as a routine adminis-
trative matter, since for the most part claims will conform to
planned expenditures already approred in the annual school budget.
III. 0~her Recommendations
A. P~ovJde for a new descriotion of the City's boundaries to
conform to the requirements of state lam. (Section 1)
B. Prg¥id~ tb~ City A~ditor with the ~ower to administer oaths
both to persons makino claims for or aoainst the City.
(Section 23)
Prgvid~ that facsimile sionatures of the City Auditor be
employed and that the counterslanature of the City Manaoer
be eliminated in DreDarino a check drawn on the City treasury
so as to conform to accepted financial practices. (Section 23)
D. Eliminate the patrolman residency reouireme~t leaving to the
City Manager the responsibility of determ~ni~ qualifications of
patrolmen.. (Section 31)
£. Pr0¥~e that the Fire Chief nay issue orders, rules and
r~qulgti~s for the Fire Deoartment. subject to the saner-
vision of the City Mana~eF, thereby conforming to the present
p~actJce:Jn the'Police Department. (Section 32)
F. provide that the unencumbered balance of each annrooriatJon of
Council 'laose* at the end of the fiscal year so as to provide
explicitly that all unspent appropriations, including appropria-
tions of Council for school purposes, revert to Council on
June 30 of each year for further appropriation in the ensuing
fiscal year. The Commission mtshes to make it clear that this
Charter provision ia co may relates to unspent state funds
provided the Roanoke School floerd, uhich cra not on appro-
priation of Council and accordingly do tot revert to Council
for further appropriation. (Section 36)
Provide that 8 'service' costina lore thin SS.GO0 be at.vide4
for by contract~ (Section 40)
R. Eliminate the Sin~lna Fund Commission but continue 8 sinking
fund administered by the City Auditor, subject to the super-
vision of the City Manager and such reports us Council may
require concerning its condition. (Section 46)
I. Provide that the School Board be *appointed* by COUncil
rather than *elected' by Council. (Section SS)
Jo Provide that the police mower of the City and the JuTisdiCtiOn
of City oollce extend to City-owned OFonertv located beyond
the cornorate limits of the City so as to take full advantage
of power now granted municipalities under state lam, (Section
57)
K. Streamline the provisions on zenana which are non repetitious
of state law and possibly might be restrictive of Council*s
desire to adopt n new zoning ordinance. (Section 62)
L. Provide for the creation of a Charter Study Commission in each
9dd-numbered year tO prepare recommendations which Council may
wish to present to the ensuing biennial session of the General
Assembly. (new Section 73)
M. Minor ?~itorial chanoes to account for certain other recom-
mendations set forth above. (Sections S, 17 and 20, and nee
sections 74 and 75)
IV. Conclusion
All recommendations set forth above are those of all seven
members of the Commission except item Il. B. uhlch proposes
elimination of separate election of the Mayor. This recommendation
Is supported by six members of the Commission while the other member
recommends that the present practice of separate election Of the
Mayor be retained.
The Commission recommends that Council, pursuant to state law.
provide for a public hearing in lieu of a referendum in order to
determine which of the recommendations set forth above Council
desires to present to the 19bb General Assembly for enactment us
amendments to the existtn9 Charter.
Respectfully submitted,
Floyd M. BrOil
E. Griffith Dodson, Jr.
Sam Labson
Harry ~. Whiteside, Jr.
Holman Willis, Jr,
Richard R. H~ Secretary
Thomas D. Rutherfoord, Chairman
1965 CHARTER STUDY COMMISSION
By S! Richard H. Hahn
Secretary
V. APPEIVDIX.
ROANOKE CHARTER OF 1952
(as amended to reflect the recommended changes in the Charter set
forth he~ter)
1. The city and its boundaries.
2. Powers of the city.
3. Creation and pomers of cooncil.
4. Composition of council.
5. Oualification of members of council.
6. Compensation of the mayor and of councilmen.
?. Limitations of the powers of council.
Officers elective by council; rules
9. Elections by council.
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10. Meetings of council,
11. PeocltI for violations of the pomers of council.
12. Legislotlve prdcedure,
13. Effective date of ordinances and resolutions;
eeergelcy measures.
14. Record and publicotioo.
15. The lnyOr.
16. Time of holding municipal elections.
17, #etbod of conducting municipal elections,
la. Election of other officers.
19. Genersl provisions feinting to elections;
how elections conducted.
20. City manager.
21. Assistant city manager.
22. Investigations.
23. Creation of departments and department beads; deputies and
assistants.
24. City clerk.
25. City auditor.
26. City attorney.
27. Municipal court.
Clerk of the municipal court.
Juvenile and domestic relations court.
30, Bail.
31. Police department.
32. Fire department.
33. The annual budget.
34. The annual appropriation.
35, Fiscal year.
Unencumbered balances.
37. City treasurer.
39. Commissioner of revenue.
39. Vacancies in the office of city treasurer or commissioner
of revenue.
Contracts for public Improeemeots.
41. Improvement by direct labor; emergency work.
42. Alterations or modifications of contracts for public
improvements,
Public advertlsin9.
44. Actions against the city for damages.
45. Laying out of streets.
46. Sinking fund.
4T. Bond issues.
46. Refundin9 bonds.
49. Temporary loans.
50, Special assessments.
51. Lien for taxes, etc.
52. Levy for taxes.
53. License taxes.
54. School districts, etc.
55. School board.
56. Powers and duties of the school board.
57. Police power of the city beyond its corporate limits.
58. Books, records, etc.
59. Qualification of members of the council and other officials.
60. Bonds of officers.
61. General disqualifications of officers, etc.
62. Zoning.
Pomer to appoint board or commissions of citizens.
64. Working prisoners.
65. Pensions, relief and retirement funds.
General laws to apply.
67. Attorney for Commonwealth to prosecute violations of
ordinances.
Continuance of officials and officers.
72. Partial invalidity.
SECTION I
City of Roanoke (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the
*city*), prescribed by the Acts of the General Assembly of
Virginia, hereinafter enumerated, and by final decrees or orders
of the court or courts establishing such boundaries, hereinafter
enumerated, shall continue to be a body politic and corporate,
to be known and designated the City of Roanoke.
The Acts of the General Assembly and court orders or
degrees hereinbefore mentioned are as follous~
(a) Ants of General Assembly.
1. Acts, 1952, Chapter 216, p. 258, as
amended.
(b) Court orders or decrees.
1. Order entered on September 14, 1964, in
the circuit court of Roanoke County. recorded
In the office of the clerk of the hustings
court of the City of, Roanoke in deed book
1166, beginning on page 161, and related map
recorded in map boob 1, beginning on page
169.
SECTION 2
P~w~rs of the city.
(Introduction and subsection 1)
The city shall have and may exercise all pomers which
are now or may hereafter be conferred upon or delegated to cities
under the Constitution and laws of this State. as fully and
completely as though said powers were specifically enumerated
herein, nnd no enumeration of particular powers in this Charter
shall be held to be exclusive. The city shall have perpetual
succession, may sue and be sued. contract and be contracted with
and may have a corporate seal mhlch it may alter, renew or amend
at its pleasure. In addition, the city shall hare the following
specifically enumerated powers:
(1) To raise annually by taxes and assessments in
the city such sums of money as the council
hereinafter provided for shall deem necessary
for the purposes of the city and in such manner .
as the council shall deem expedAent, in accord-
ance with the Constltullon and laws of this
State and of the United States.
SECTION 4
Comoosttion of council.
There sba'Il be a council composed Of seven members elected
by the qualified voters o~ the city at large to serve for
respective terms of four years, from the first day of September
next following the date of their election and until their successors
shall have been elected and qualified. On the, second Tuesday in
June. nineteen hundred sixty-six, and each four years thereafter.
three councilmen shall be elected for a full term of four years
and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.
On the second Tuesday in June, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, and
each four years thereafter, four councilmen shall be elected for
a full term of four years and until their successors shall have
been elected and qualified.*
At the biennial organizational meeting of the council herein=
after provided for in section 10 hereof, the council shall elect
from among its members for a two-year term officers of the city
who shall have the titles of mayor and vice-mayor;provided,
however, that the persons elected as mayor and vice-mayor by
separate vote of the electorate on the second Tuesday in June,
nineteen hundred sixty-four, shall continue to serve as such until
the first day Of ~eptember, nineteen hundred sixty-eight.
Vacancies in the council shall be filled within thirty days
by majority vote of the remaining members of the conncll from
among the qualified voter~ of the city; provided, however, if a
vacancy shall occur prior to the second Tuesday in June in the
second calendar year before the expiration of the term of such
member of the Council who created the vacancy, a councilman shall
be elected at the next such regular councilmanic election to serve
for the remaining tug=year portion of such unexpired term.
A vacancy in the office of vice-mayor shall be filled within
thirty days by majority vote of the remaining members of the
council from among its members, The vice*mayor so elected shall
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serve until the first d·y of September ·ext folloul·g the
regular co··cllmanic election. Prior to the first d·y of
September, nl·eteen hundred sixty-eight, · v·ce·cy in the
office of mayor nh·Il be filled by the .vice-mnfor elected by
separate vote or the electorate on the second Tsesday is
June, nineteen hundred sixty four; provlded,.homevere that if
the said vice-mayor shall have vacated bis office prior to the
vacancy In the office ~f mayor, the v·cancy la the office of
mayor shall be filled mithJn thirty days by msJority vote or
the remaining members of the council from nm,ag its members.
The mayor so elected in such l·tter eve·t nb·Il serve until
the first d·y of September next foil,ming the regular council-
manic election. On end after the first day of September,
· lneteeu hundred sixty eight, u vuc·ncy in the office of mayor
or vice-mayor shsll be filled mithlu thirty days by the remain-
ing members of the counollfrom sm,ag lis members to serve until
the first dsy of September next foil,ming the regular council-
manic election.
In the event of any such vacancy or vacancies in the office
of mayor or vice-mayor, the remaining members of the council
shall, after filling such vacancy from among its members, fill
the resulting vacancy in the council in the manner hereinbefore
prescribed.
SECTION 5
OaalifJc~tion of members of council.
All qualified voters of the city shall be eligible to hold
the office of councilman. No candidate for the office of
councilman shall promise any money, office, employment or other
thing of value to secure his nomination or election or accept in
connection uith his candidacy any money except as permitted by
the laws of this State. Any such candidate violating this pro-
vision shall be guilty Of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
there,fi shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred
dollars, or imprisonment for a term not exceedt·g six months, or
botht in the discretion of the court or jury, and shall forfeit
his office if elected. In the event of such forfeiture, the
person receiving the next highest number of votes mbo has not
violated the said provisions shall be entitled to the office of
SECTION 6
Effective the first day of April, nineteen hundred sixty-six,
· the salary of each councilman shall be twenty-six hundred dollars
per year and the salary of the mayor shall be fifty-two hundred
dollars per year, such salaries to be payable in monthly install-
meats as nearly equal as possible.
SECTION 7-
Limitations of the Dowers of council.
Neither the mayor, the council, nor any of its members shall
dictate, urge or suggest the appointment of any person to office
Or employment by the city manager, or in any manner interfere with
the city manager, or prevent him from exercising his own Judgment
in the appointment of officers or employees in the administrative
service. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the mayor, the council
and its members shall deal mith the administrative service solely
through the city managert and neither the mayor, the council, nor
any member thereof shall give orders to any of the subordinates of
the city manager either publicly or privately.
SECTION 10
Meetinos of c~uncil.
On the first day of September in each year next following
the regular councilmanic election, or If such day he Sunday,
then on the foil,ming day, the coencil shall meet at the usual
place for holding meetings of the council, at which time newly
elected councilmen shall assume the duties of their office.
Thereafter the council shall hold a regular meeting once every
other week in each odd-numbered week of the calendar year at such
times and at such places as the council may prescribe by ordinance
or resolution; provided, homever, the council may by unanimous vote
postpone n regolor meeting of the coonoil for abe ueeh, Any
member of the council or the nit7 muosger way cull u speolol
meeting of the council et uny time upon ut least twelve hourst
written notice to each member, survud personally or left either
et his usual place of brislings or resldence~ or such meeting
any be held ut uny time without notice if nil members or the
council attend, All regular and special meetings of the conncil
shall be public, except where the public interest may require
executive sessions. Any citizen shall hove access to the minutes
and records of all public meetings of the council.
SECTION 11
Penalty for violations of limitations of the Dowers of
A councilman or the mayor shall forfeit hfs office if he
(1) locks at uny time during his term of office nny qualification
for the office prescribed by this Charter or by law, (2) hnowingly
violates any express provision of this Cbsrter, (3) is convicted
of u crime involving moral turpitude, or (4) fails to attend five
consecutive regular meetings of the council without being excused
by the council.
SECTION 17
Method of conducting municipal elections.
The candidates at any regular municipal election for the
election cf councilmen, equal in number to the places to be filled,
who shall receive the highest number of votes at such election, shall
be declared elected to the conncil. In any such election each
elector shall be entitled to vote for as many persons as there are
vacancies to be filled. For the conduct of regular municipal
elections, the council shall adopt by ordinance all regulations
which it considers desirnble,.consistent with the laws of this
State end with this Charter.
SECTION 20
The city manager shall be the administrative head of the city
government and shall be responsible to the council for the efficient
administration of all offices of the city. He shall be chosen by
the council without regard to his political beliefs and solely
upon the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications.
The choice shall not be limited to inhabitants of the city or
5tote. He shall be appointed for an indefinite period and shall
hold office during the pleasure of the council. He shall receive
such compensation as the council may determine. He shall be
bonded as the council may deem necessary. During the absence,
disqualification or disability of the city manager, the assistant
city manager shall perform the duties of the office. The city
manager shall have power, and it shall be his duty:
(a) To see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, to
appoint such city Officers and employees as are
necessary for the proper administration Of the
affairs of the city, with the power to discipline
and remove any such Officer and employee, but he
shall report each appointment and removal to the
council at the next meeting thereof following any
such appointment or removal.
(c) To attend all meetings of the council, with the
right to take part in the discussion, but having
no vote.
(d) To recommend to the council for adoption such
measures as he may deem necessary or expedient.
(e) To make reports to the council from time to time
upon the affairs of the city and to keep the
council fully advised of the city*s financial
condition and its future financial needs.
(f) To prepare and submit to the council a budget for
the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying message
explaining the budget both in fiscal terms and in
terms of the work programs.
(g) To perform such other duties as are prescribed by
this Charter or as may be prescribed by the council.
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SECTION 21
Assist~mt city martinet
The conncll shall choose an assistant city manager in the
same manner as is provided in the preceding section of this
Charter for the selection of the city manager. He shall be
responsible'to the city maaiger rot the administration of all
city affairs'placed in his charge by the city. manager or under
this Charter..Oaring the absence, disqualification or disability
of the city manager, he shall perform the duties of that office.
SECTION 25
Cit~ auditor,~
(Introduction and subsections (c) nad id))
Theclty auditor shall be elected et the time. in the manner,
and for the term provided by section 9 of this Charter.
(c) The auditor ~hell bare the power to examine
and audit all accounts, claims lcd demands for or
against the city; and on money shall be drawn from the
treasury or paid by the city to an~ person, except as
herein othernise provided, unless the balance due and
payable, be first settled and adjusted by the auditor;
and for the purpose of ascertaining the true state of
any balance or balances so due, he shall have and is
hereby clothed with full power and authority to
administer an oath or oaths to any person or persons
making claims for or against the city, or any other
person or persons uhom he may think proper to examine
as to any fact, matter or thing concerning the
correctness of any account, claim or demand presented
and the person so sworn shall,.if he swears falsely, be
guilty of perjury and be subject to the punishment
prescribed by law.
(~) The auditor shall ~raw a warrant on the
treasury for all money found to be due and payable
to any person, stating the particular fund or appro-
priation to which the same is chargeable and the person
to whom payable; and no money shall be drawn from the
treasury except on the warrant of the auditor as
aforesaid, which warrant may bear the facsimile sig-
nature of the auditor. Out the auditor is forbidden to
issue his warrant for the payment of any money in excess
of the appropriation on account of which said money is
SECTION 27:
(al There shall be a municipal court for the city known
as The Municipal Court of the City of Roanoke composed of · chief
municipal Judge and such number of municipal Judges, associate
judges, substitute Judge, clerks, deputy clerks, referees,
bailiffs, probation officers and clerical assistants os the council
shall determine. The salary of each of the said Judges shall be
fixed by the council. The municipal court shall have such juris-
diction and other Judicial powers as are conferred on such courts
by general low.
(b) The Judges of the municipal court shall be appointed by
the council for terms of four years as prorlded in section 9 of
this Charter, and vacancies in the office of any judge of the
municipal court shall be filled.
(c) Every judge of the municipal court shall, at the time
of bls appointment by the council, have practiced law in this
State for ut least fire years, be qualified to practice law In
the city and have been a resident of the city for at least one
year.
id) The c~ief municipal judge ~hul'l divide the municipal
court into such number of divisions as he deems desirable for the
proper disposition of civil, criminal, traffic and other matters
and cases and shall make the necessary division of the business
of the court and assignment of cases for trial.
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(e) The council shall, for the purpose of the issuance
of warraotso appoint one or more persoos to be known ns magis-
trates, each of whoa shall be compensated and shall hold office
for such term ns the council may prescribe. Each such magistrate
shall have the Juriidlcklou end other powers coorerred aa
Justices or the peace by general law. The chief municipal Judge
may designate aa! such mnglstrnte n bail commissioner. Each
such magistrate shall be qualified to practice law in the city,
have been a resident of the city for at least one year nod shall
serve at such time or times and at such place or places as way
be determined by the chief municipal Judge.
SECTION 31
Police deoartuent.
(Paragraph One)
The police departwent shall be composed of n chief of police
and of such officers, patrolmen and other employees as the
council may determine. The chief of police shall hare the
innedlate direction and control of the police department, and
shall issue all orders, rules and regulations rot the government
of said department, subJect, however, to the supervision of the
city manager. In case or the disability of the chief of police
to perform his duties by reason of slchness, absence from the
city or other cause, the city manager shall designate some
member of the police department to act as chief of police during
such disability, ned the officer so designated shall serve without
additional compensation. The members of the police department
shall be appointed and may be removed by the city wanager,' but
the city manager shall report each appointment and removal to the
council. Each member of the police department shall have issued
to him a warrant or appointment signed by the city manager, in
which the date of his appointment shall be stated, and such
warrant shall be his commission. Each member of the said
department shall, before entering upon the duties of his office.
toke and subscribe on oath before the city clerk that he will
faithfully without fear or favor perform the duties of his
office, and such oath shall be filed with the city clerk and
preserved with the records of his office. And in addition the
~everal officers of the said department shall, if so required
by the council, give bond in such penalty and with such security
a~ the council may by ordinance prescribe.
SECTION 32
Fire department.
(Paragraph One)
The fire department shall be composed of a fire chief and
of such other officers, firemen and employees as the council may
determine. The fire chief shall hare the immediate direction and
control of the fire department, and shall issue all orders, rules
and regulations for the 9overnment of said department, subject,
however, to the supervision of the city manager.
SECTION 33
The annual hudnut.
The city manager shall submit to the council sixty days prior
to the end of the fiscal year a budget for the ensuing fiscal year
and an accompanying message explaining the budget both in fiscal
terms and in terms of the work programs. The budget shall provide
a complete financial plan of all city funds and activities for the
ensuing fiscal year and, except as required by law or this Charter.
shall be in such form as the city manager deems desirable or the
council may require. The city manager*s message shall outline
the proposed financial policies of the city for the ensuing fiscal
year, describe the important features of the budget, indicate any
major changes from the current year in financial policies,
expenditures and revenues, together with the reasons for such
changes, summarize the city*s debt position and include a recom-
mended property tax levy.
SECTION 34
The annual anoro~riatifln.
Before the end of each fiscal year. the council shall pass an
annual appropriation ordinance which shall be based on the budget
submitted by the city manager, and shall levy such tax for the
ensming fiscal year as in its discretion shall be sufficient to
meet all just demands against the city on any account.
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SECTION 36
Uaencumbere~ balunces,
At the end or each fiscal 7ear, or upon the completion or
capital Improvement project or other object for which a specific
unencumbered balance o! each appropriation bi council shall
lapse. An appropriation shall be deemed to be encumbered
when a valid claim or binding obligation shall bare been Incurred
against such appropriation.
shall any claim against the treasury of the city or obligation
SECTION 40
right.
~ECTION 46
prozlde for and the couocfl shall Zbereafter include tn Its
SECTION 47
imposed bi law.
subsections (a) and (b) of sectioo 127 of the Constitution
dais prior to snch public hearing, the council
shall pnblish ia n newspaper of general circulation
same as for the passage of aey other ordieeece,
except BO sech ordieaace shell be pissed es aB
emergency ordinance end five affirmative votes
shall he, necessary for its adoption;
c. Bonds issued by the council pursuant to the
provisions of this section shell state on their
face fey mhet purpose or purposes they ere issued,
end the proceeds shell be applied exclusively to
such purpose er purposes.
The council may ia its descretioe provide for an advisor7
referendum on any proposed bond issue.
The council shell determine by ordinance the form and the
manner of execution of bonds issued under the provisions of this
section, subject to such limitations as ma7 be imposed by law.
SECTION 55
School board.
The council shall appoint a school hoard of seven members
to serve for a term prescribed b7 ordinance.
SECTION 5~
Powers and duties of th~ school board.
The school trustees of the city shall be a body corporate
under the name and style of The School Board of the City of
Roanoke (hereinafter the 'board'l. The board shall hare all of
the powers, perform all of the duties end be subject to ell of the
limitations now provided or which may hereafter be provided by law
in regard to school boards of cities in Virginia, except that all
real estate with the buildings and improvements thereon heretofore
or hereafter perchased mith money received from the sale of bonds
of the city, appropriated by the council or received from any
other source for the purpose of public education, shall be the
property of the city, unless such money so received from any other
The board shall once in each year, and more often if deemed
necessary by the council, submit to the council and to the city
auditor a detailed statement of all moneys received by the board
or placed to Its credit. This statement shall detail by separate
accounts moneys appropriated by the council and moneys received
funds on hand or under control of the board as of the date
thereof.
The board shall on or before the first day of March in each
year submit to the council, and to city mann,er for his information
in preparing the budget for the city for the ensuing fiscal year,
in such fern as council may require, a detailed estimate of the
operation of the public schools of the city for the'ensuing fiscal
year, with an estimate of the amount of all funds which will he
received by the board for the purpose of public education from
sources other than appropriations by the council.
The council may, in its discretion, provide hy ordinance for
an audit of the affairs and records of the board by the city
auditor or by any other .competent person or firm selected by the
council.
SECTION 57
Police oower of the ~ltv beyond its corpQF~t~ limits.
The council may, pursuant to sections 15.1-131.1 and 15.1-142
of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, or any amendment or
exercise all power grunted by law with respect to'the powers of
police and certain other officers as to land and property omned by
the city beyond its corporate limits and with respect to the
extension of the police power of the city over city-oMned land and
property lying beyond its corporate limits.
The municipal court of the city shall hare Jurisdiction of
all offenses committed within one mile from the corporate limits
of the city against ordinances of the city prescribing rules and
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regulatioaso and peuallins for violation of such rules and
regolutfoast relating lo miry-owned land and property beyond
corporate llwita. The canary courts or the coosW In ehinh
such land and property ia lowered shall have Jurisdiction of all
offenses committed'more than one Bile from the corporate liwit of
the city against the aforesaid ordinances of the city.
SECTION 62
Zonino,
The council shall ufth regard to noulag have nil of the
pouers, perform all of the duties and be subject to ali of the
liwitatioos with respect thereto non provided or which Bay
hereafter be provided by law.
The council way by ordinance adopt land use nad development
regulations, ]acJndJng but not limited to an official map and
zoning subdivision regulations.
SECTION 73
Charter study commission.
The coancil shall not later than the thirty-first day of
January in each odd-numbered calendar year appoint a charter
study commission composed of not less than seven nor more than
eleven members, each of whom shall be u qualified voter of the
city and none of whom shall be a city official oF city employee.
The council shall direct that the Charter study commission mahe
a study of the current Charter and report in writing to the
council on or before the first day of November in the year in
which such commission wes created its recommended changes to be
made in the current Charter.
SECTION 74
Citation of Chartqr
This Charter may for all purposes be referred to and cited
os the 8oanohe Charter of 1952.
SECTION 75
Reoeal of inconsistent munici~al ~d state laws.
All clty ordinances, resolutions, orders, regulations and,
to the extent that the Constitution and laws of this State permit,
laws relating to or affecting the city or its agencies, officers
or employees which are enforced when this Charter, or any amend-
ment thereof, becomes fully effective are repealed or superseded
to the extent that they are inconsistent with or interfere with
the effective operation of this Charter or of ordinances or
resolutions adopted pursuant thereto.*
In this connection, Mr. Stoller read the following statement:
"November 1, 1965
The 1965 Charter Study Commission deserves the tbanks of City
Council and the citizens of Roanoke for the Commissioo*s careful
consideration of the Roanoke City Charter and the recommendations
for improvement thereof; Because I differ with the Commission
in its conclusions with respect to some aspects of local govern-
ment does act imply that I do not hold the members of the Com-
mission in the highest regard.
Because of its detachment the Commission has the advantage of
an objective view of our local government. On the other hand,
it lacks the detailed knowledge and the spirit of oar enterprise
which councilmen acquire from week=in, week-out connection with
our local government. .
In my opinion, the Commission's conclusions embody entirely too
Olympian a concept of City Council's fonction and indeed of the
City Manager's. The council-manager form of government is a 20th
Century concept to which Roanohe Is properly committed because
it is capable of giving ns honest, impartial and efficient local
government. The basic form has been adapted to local conditions
and tempered by local history. Only a purist would require that
the manager be installed in a position so remote from the public
(whose servants we all are) and the Council at whose pleasure he
serves. Ne huns frou experience that it is only for gross
malfeasance that the dismissal of a uanager scold even be
considered. As long as be does a reasonably workmanlike job,
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aa one even coneldern his removal. B.t being hamae he does err,
and ¢ounoll eau often eld klm lu bis admlulstralioa. If this Is
meddling, make the most of.it. Aa I see lt, a city manager ia
the executive officer for the council. Ir he ia 8 ann of
churncter and couaoilwee are likewise dedicated to their tusks,
a workable relationship based on mutual respect develops, nnd
this inures to the benefit of the City.
~e mast never forget that o~ten ue should defend our executive
officer against the pnblic*s sometimes erroneous misconceptions.·
Be should never be exclusively the subject of our castigation,
It Is up to us to match him.
SO much for governmental philosophy.
The Commission submits 12 major and 13 other recommendations.
I disagree with seven or its major recommendations. In this
disagreement I respect the fact that the commission is entitled
to honestly disagree wJtb my view. LJkemise. I may respectfully
disagree eith them.
Half the council-manager cities i~ the COuntry provide for the
direct election of the mayor. To discard it without a fair trial
may limit us in the field of civic leadership responsive to the
people. Roanoke mill be run math or without a mayor. It Is
better to bare u political head rather than the de facto or
self-assumed leadership ue mould otherwise have. A municipal
institution going back hundreds of years and of demonstrable
utility should have a more serious consideration.
To reduce the number of meetings when it is perfectly obvious that
since September 1. 1962 me have been turning out work at a
prodigious rate is to unnecessarily hobble a hard-working Council·
The volume of matters considered by this Council can be seen by
comparing the number of ordinances and resolutions passed in the
last three years with any other three-year period.
I would not modify the tax ra~e limitation at this time. ~ince
the present system gives us all the revenue we can expect from
property taxe~ a~ a practical matter, there is no point in
unnecessarily alarming property-owners.
The Budget Commission system has done no ham, and much good has
resulted from its introduction of forms for compiling the budget
in an orderly fashion. Basically the Budget Commission is an
extension of a budget committee or budget officer. The budget
itself is too Important an instrument of policy to be entirely
committed to the manager in a City of our size and expenditures.
Nor mould I eliminate councilmanic ratification of managerial
appointments. A manager of common sense obtains de facto
approval anyway, so why not formalize the informal?
It seems inconsistent to idolize the manager and then require
that he must have an assistant. This is a matter which the
manager should work out as he sees fit with the Council on an
optional basis.
Recent experience'teaches us that financial safeguards do not
unnecessarily hamper a school board working with Council, while
the recommendation fL.) takes the school board in the other
direction. Too much money is spent on schools, and a great deal
more is going to be spent, to lessen necessary controls on the
spending of the public*s money.
MINOR RECOMMENDATIONS
I disagree fairly strenuously with three of the 'minor' suggested
changes, and question some of the others.
Ordinarily countersignatures constitute a financial control (Ill-C)
bet it may be that automated systems do not need this.
Because protective forces such as police and firemen are semi-
military. I adhere to the view that they should live in the City
We have had too much trouble with the fire department to go poking
around (III-E.) Recently the rules and regulations mere updated;
this should be enough for the time being.
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· I dlaagree that school ruods,fron the State'(III-F) are not
subject-to couocllmaalc appropriation. In this parcgroph, I
do not-differ with .the recohmended'provlslon but rather mlth
the commentary,
Nlth respect to III-J. I mould'lihe to have the advice of the
City Attorney whether Council can plane Jurisdiction in n
A POSITIVE APPROACH
I believe adoption of II-A or some equivalent mould provide
Council mith the necessary flexibility for the orderly financial
progress of the City.
Anybody should be eligible to run for mayor mithout resigning,
and this confusion should be eliminated from the present
Charter.
To Justify the time the offices of Mayor and ConnclJman require,
the pay should be $6.000 and $3.000 respectively. This would be
a good investment of City funds. 'The laborer is worthy of his
hire,*
CONCLUSION
Having said the foregoing, I do not say that my mind is closed
on all or any of this matter. Certainly. I mould mish to hear
the views of those of our people who wish to speak out on this
rather technical matter.
I therefore move that a public hearing be held November
on the proposed charter changes.
Respectfully,
Murray A. Stoller
City Councilman'
Mr. Stoller then moved that Council receive the report of the Charter
Study Commission. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that a public hearing on the recommended changes
to the City Charter be held at 2:00 p.m., November 15, 1955.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller mithdrem his motion and
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report of the Charter Btudy Commission be taken under
consideration in order that members Of Council might have an opportunity to study
same before holding a public hearing on the recommended changes. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. H. F. Stoke appeared before Council and stated that he desires an
opportunity to be heard mhen the public hearing is held.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IK[RODHCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare th
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain.vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the following Hesolution:-
(~16730) A RE$OLUYION authorizing the City ianager to employ certain
(For full text of Resolution, see Hesolution Hook No. 28, page 45?.)
Mr. Mbeeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nos seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote~
AVES~ Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None .............. O,
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure approving the participation of the City of Roanohe in Program Developuent,
developed and undertaken by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley pursuant
to the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, nod authorizing the contribution of certait
articles df property, at a stated value, to he credited against the proportionate
share of the City of Roanoke of the cost of said program, he presented same;
whereupon, MFo Jones offered the following Resolution:
(#16731) A RESOLUTION approving the City*s participation in a certain
Community Action Program conducted pursuant to the Economic Opportunity Act of
1964; and authorizing the City's contribution of certain articles of property, at
a stated value, to be credited against the City's proportionate share of the cost
of said Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....... ~ ..................
NAYS: None .................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, November 6, 1965.
The Council Of the City or Roonobe. met In regular meeting fn the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Rondsy, November 8, 1965, et 2 p.m., the regulur
meeting hour, uitb Mayor Dlllsrd presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Osrlsnd, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Murray A.
Smaller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dlllsrd ................... 5.
ABSENT: Councilmen James E. Jones and Clarence E. Pond .........2.
OFFICERS I~ESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Eincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mss opened math u prayer by th · Reverend Robert L.
Bradley, Pastor, Weathampton Christian Church.
MINIons: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, Octobe
4, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
P~TITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
5TRENT LIGI~$: A communication from the Appalachian Pomer Company,
transmittinG a list of street lights which were installed dnrin~ the month of
October, 1965, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Smaller, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from the Mill Mountain Playhouse
Company, requesting that the Cltyof Roanoke forgive rental due by the Mill
Mountain Playhouse Company to the olay ~r the summer of 196~, forgive the assessment
against the Rill Mountain Playhouse Company for its proportionate share of repairs to
the air circulation system in Rockledge Ion atop Mill Mountain, discontinue charging
rent for the duration of its lease and allocate funds to the company on an annual
basis, uss before Council.
Hr. Nheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for the
purpose of furnishing more detailed informatioo to Council along with his recommenda-
tion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mrs. H. E. Dulaney, advising that
her mater bill for the last quarter Ii $29.b5, as compared uith an average of $5.70,
that she keeps the water fixtures in her home in good condition, that her. only
income is $73.00 per month from social security and that it is impossible for her to
pay this bill ucless it is adjusted, mas before Council.
Mr. Smaller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
@roper handling. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: Council ho,log uppoi·ted · cowwittee composed of Yessrs. RurrOy-
5holler, Chllrlllt ~OltOl O. Dilllrd, Jllel E, Jooel end J. Robert Th·woe ko etndy
the quesklo· o! placing.city employees under Social Security, il well os the
Employees' Retirement Systew of the City of Roanoke, and having directed the Board
or Trustees of the Employees' Retiremelt Syokem to consult Mr. George B. Bach,
Actuary, to determine the advisability smd costs to bring the Ewployees* Retireweut
System inder Social Security and to recommend the benefits such revised system
should provide, o communication from Bowles, Aldrews old Toune, Incorporated,
indicating the availability of the services of the fJrw to the city in the event Jt
CUB be of ouy uosJutonce, .as before the body.
Mr. iheeler moved thut the cowmunlcution be referred to the Board of
Trustees or the £mployees' RetJrewent System of the City of Roanoke for its informa-
tion Jn connection with its study. The motion UBS seconded by Mr. Stoller nad
unaniwously adopted,
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council having taken under consideration the
report of the 1965 Charter Study Commission for the purpose of studying sane before
holding a public hearing thereon, a joint communication from messrs. A, A. Akers
and V. M. Henzel, Co-Chairmen of the Policy Committee of the Association of Retired:ailroad
Employees, and Mr. Leslie O. Long, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the America
Asnociation of Retired Persons, protestin9 the adoption of the report, was before
the body.
Mr. Pollard muved that the communication be filed for consideration when
Council holds the public hesringo The motion was seconded by Br. Stoller and
oeonJmously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson,
transmitting pamphlets to be used Jo connection with the beautification of the
Roanoke area, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication and pamphlets be filed in the '
office of the City Clerk with the understanding that the members of Council and cat]
officials will have the right to obtain from the City Clerk any of the pamphlets
they so desire. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard then moved that the Mayor be delegated to attend a conference
on the beautification of Virginia to be held in Richmond on December 9, 1965. The
notion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-SEMERS AND S~OBM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a aRt ten
report, recommending that $150 be transferred from Materials '- Buildin~ and Property
to Rentals under Section ~4. "Sewer Maintenance,* of the 1965-66 budget, to take
care of necessary rentals for the remainder of the year.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(x16732) AN ORDINANCE to amend sod raordoin Section m94o 'Sneer Maioteaaa
of tbs 1965-66 Appropriation Ordiasace~ and providing for aa emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 28, page 4?0.)
Hr. Stoller moved the odoptioo of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and'adopted by follouing
the
AY£S: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Stoller, Mheeler sad #syor Dlllnrd .....
NAYS: None ............................................................. O,
(Messrs. Jones sad Pond, absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Homager submitted the following report,
recommending that he be outhorlzed to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
'Roanohe. Virginia
November D, 1~65
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Authority is hereby requested to fill the follouin9 vacancies:
Fire Deportment - I Fireman
Public Melfare Deportment - 1 Social #orker - Group 10
Street Cleaning Division - 1 Broom OperotoF. Croup 5. Step 1
10isposal Laborer. Group 10, Step 1
Refuse Collection ~ Disposal Division - 4 Disposal Laborers, Group la, Step 1
Sewer Rointeaance Department - I Street Crew Belper, Group 9
Street Repnir Deportment - 2 Street Crew Helpers, Group 9
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation Of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HXCHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting
the following communication from the City Attorney uith regard to accaptlog the
award made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition
of four parcels of land in connection with the improvement and construction of
Virginia State Route 24, and recommended that the awards be accepted:
"November 4. 1965
Mr. Julian F. HOrst
City Manager
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Sir:
Condemnation proceedings have recently been conducted in the
Court of Lam and Chancery to acquire for the City the four above-
numbered parcels of land necessary for the Cityts State Route No.
24 Project. Follomiag is a summary and comparison of the amounts
heretofore authorized to be offered for each parcel and, ia each
case, already paid into Court tomard the acquisition of those
parchls, and of the total amount of the amards made by the
commissioners nod the Court, trying the several cases.
"' i
EXCESS OF
CITVOS COMMISSIORERS' AMARD OVER
PARCEL ORNEE OFFER AWARD OFFER
041 Janes ~. Crouse, et exq ~. $5,766.00 $6,000,00 $ 234.00
043 Clifton G, Cpdihe, et ax. 4,468.00 6,00Q.O0 1532.00
044 Thooss S. Martin, Sr.' et mx. 4.212.oo SueDa. OD 15o8.oo
045 Thooes S, Martin, Jr** et nm. 4,190,00 5,800.00 1610,00
Tbs results of the condemnation proceedings hove, in each
las*mace, been reported to the ¥irg~nia Department of
mhD, I am advised, is agreeable to accepting the above commis-
sioners* auards. In order to complete each of the above
acquisitions, it mill be neceessrl,tkut the City pay into Court
in each case the ezcess of the awards over those aoounts
previously paid into Court for the several properties.
I have prepared in each of the above instances o resolution
bI which the City Council oonld accept each of the aforesaid
awards nnd direct that the addltionnl amounts be non paid into
Court, the resolutions being attached hereto.
I respectfully suggest and recommend that these matters be
~rought to the attention of the next Council meeting and that,
st that time. the authority contained in the resolutions be given
by the Council,
$/ J. S. Eiueanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Stoller moved th~ Council co ncur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouing Resolution with regard to the acquisition of
Parcel So, 041:
(#16733) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance ut an award made by
commissioners la condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel NO.
041 bela9 acquired for the City's State Route No. 24 Project.
(For fell text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No, 28, page 470,)
Mr. $toller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....$.
NAYS: None ............................................................O.
(Messrs. Jones and Pond, absent)
Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution with regard to the acqulsitio
of ~arcel No. 043:
(~16734) A RESOLUTION autbortzin9 the acceptance of an award made by
coomissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel No.
043 being acquired for the City*s State Route No. 24 Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution BookNo. 28, page 471.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Mheeler and adopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .....
NAYS: None .......................~ ..................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones and Pond, absent)
Mr. Rheeler offered the following Resolution with regard to the acqutsitio
Of Parcel SO. 044:
(#16735) A RE$OLUT ION authorizing the acceptance of an amard made by
commissioners in condemnation proceedings bm ugh* for the acquisition of Parcel No.
044 being acquired forths City*s State Route Soo 24' Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 472.)
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Hr. Wheeler moved the ndoptloo o! the Resolution. The matlaB uu$ secoodod
by Mr; Pollard ned adopted,by khe-followfeg vote~
AYES: Messrs. Gurluud.,Pollurd, Statler, Wheeler und Wayor Dillard .....5.
WAYS: None .............................................................O.
(Messrs. Jones und Pond, absent) - ,-
#r. Rheeler offered the following Resolution uith regard to the ucquisJtio
of Parcel No. 045:
(~16736) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of ne umnrd made by
commissioners is condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel No.
045 being acquired for the City*s State Route No. 24 Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 473.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Sto/ler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard, Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor Dillurd .....
NAYS: None .............................................................O,
(Messrs. Jones end Pond. absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a mritten report advising th~
the City of Roanoke has been unable to obtain on easement from C, C. Bovu and Pearl
Bova in Parcel No. 073, necessary for the improvement and construction of ·State
Route No. 24, at the a ppruised value of $50,590, and recommended thut appropriate
action be taken for the acquisition of same by condemnation.
Mr. Stollec moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(;16737) AN O~DINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of aa
easement in a certain parcel of land designated as Parcel No. 073 necessary ior the
improvement and construction of State Route Wa. 24~ in the City; authorizing the Cit
Manager to make to the owner thereof nn offer for the Clty*s purchase of said
rights; providing for the acquisition of the same by ~ondemnation, under certain
circumstances, and for a right of entry thereon; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 28, page 473.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by thc following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....5.
NAYS: None ............................................................
(Messrs. Jones and Pond. absent)
STATE HIGHWAY'S: The City Manager submitted the folloming report
regard to the acquisition of Parcel NO. 032 from A~nie May ~. Turner, needed in
connection uith the improvement of Virginia State Route 24, for the sum of $100:
*Roanoke~ Virginia
Noeember R, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen~
Ry Ordinance Wa. 16530, adopted July 12, 1965, the City
Council directed on offer of $30 be made for Parcel 032, owned
by Annie May T. Turner, which parcel is necessary in connection
mith the project. The Council also udvised that if the offer
was not accepted that condemnntion proceedings be filed.
Mr. J. Rodney Fitzpatrick, the project attorney, advises that
the landowner has agreed to accept $100 but will not accept
the $30 offer.
There uere tie appraisals Bade aa tho.property. 0se of the
appraisers proposed an error of $1o5, uhich ues to allan $35 for
loud and eeaemeut, plus ST0 for daaagee, The approved appraisal
ubs for $30, uhich ubs rot lead etd enaeBeut only,tailoRing for so
It Is felt b7 the project attorney that since the construction
ashes i cut ranging froB 5 to 19 feet it the rear of the lot that
au allouaace of $?0 for dosages ia aaa unreasonable,
The City Attorney advises this the Right of Way Engineer for
the SaleB District of the Virginia Departuent of Highways advises
that there is procedure is a specific case of this nKure, uhereb!
It is the recomgendntioa of the project attorne! and the city
attorney, la uhich I concur, that the abater be settled for $100,
as ia acceptable mJth the landouner.
It is also recommended that the City Council enact a resolution,
authorizing acceptance and auard, in the amount of $100, as proposed
above.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Mirst
City Manager"
Hr. Stellar Bayed th~ Council concur in the recomuendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~1673B) A R£SOLU~ION relating to the City's acquisition of Parcel No.
032 from Annie Hay T. Turner, needed for the City*s State Route No. 24 Project
heretofore.authorized to be acquired by Ordinance No. 16530~
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2B, page 475.)
#r. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Pollard, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor Dillard .....
NAYS: None .............................................................O.
(Ressrs. Jones and Pond~ absent)
SE~ERS AND STORR DRAINS: Council having concurred in the recommendation
of the Acting City Manager that the City Hanager be authorized to negotiate with
Alvord, Burdick and RoBson, Consulting Engineers, to determine the scope of work
involved and the cost thereof mitb regard to further iuprovements to the Sewage
Treatment Plant, the City Hanoger subuitted a Mritten report, transmitting a proposa
of Alvord, Burdich and RoNson to make such a study and r~port faf the sum of $3,000,
the City Homager recommending that the firm be engaged for this purpose.
Hr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Ranuger and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEpARTRENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT:' The City Manager submitted the follomi
report On changes in personnel of the Police Department and the Fire Department for
the month Of October, 1965:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 8, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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432
la iccordloce ulth ~eetioea 31 ned 32 of .the Roanohe City
Charter, I am prosentieg to you the status of the police amd the
fire department for the month of October:
*Durieg the month of October 1965 the folloulag personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
R~signed: Earl M, Koae
Employed: Gerald D. Simmons
Billy #. Southoll
ton this dote there are tun (2) vacancies in the Fire Department**
*Police Department
*There mere no appointments in the police department durlo~ the
month of October. 1965.
*Officer Molter L. Turman retired on pension October 10, 1965.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Hr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council havin~ referred to the City Planning Commission for
report and recommendation a request of Mrs. Lenn F. Holcoub that her property
located on the northnest corner of Memorial Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, S. M.,
described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 2, Virginia Heights, Official Tax NO.
1322709, be rezoned from.Special Residence District to Business District, the City
Planning Commission submitted the following report, recommending that the reqneSt
'be denied: "November 4, 1965
'The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Member of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City planning Commission considered this rezonin9 request at
its regular meeting of Novehber ~,:1965. The petitioner
indicated that the above described property could be used for
commercial purposes, but no indication nas given as to the type
of establishment proposed for the subject property.
Arguments mere presented by severnl neighbors opposing the
rezoniog on the grounds that the proposed rezoniag would
constitute spot zoning and be detrimental to property values.
A petition mith eighteen endorsees Has filed with the City
Planning Commission.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request, the City Planning
Commission concluded that the proposed rezoning would coustJlute
spot zoning since the parcel is located mithin a residential
district. The City's land use plan does not propose any commerlcal
activities in this area and no unusual circumstances exist
uhich mould warrant a change.
The City Planning Commission. therefore, recommends to City Council
that this rezoning request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman"
In thin Connection, s COnmnnicution from Mrs, Holcombo requesting permis-
sion to mitbdruu her petition for rezoeing, mum ulna before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the petitioner
ned that perminsion be grunted for the mlthdrumul of the petition for rezoniug. The
motion uus seconded b7 #r. Pollard and ununluously adopted.
ZONIHG: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report nnd recommendation u request of Hr. Robert u. Honern. et al** that u 1.66-
acre tract, u 3.0?-acre tract and a 2.60-acre tract of land located on the sou*beaut
aide o! Tenth Street. N. H.o between Hillcrest Avenue and Round Hill Avenue. describ
un Official Tax Nos, 2070222, 2070223 and 2070239, be rezoned from Genernl Residence
District to Special Residence Dlntrict, the City Planning Commission submitted a
written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Hr. Stoller moved that n public hearing on the matter he held ut 7:30 p.m.
December 6, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. #heeler and unaniuously adopted.
At thin point, Hr. Jones entered the meeting.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
DEPARTME~OF I~JBLIC RELFARE: Council having referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Benton O. Dillard, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., the City Mann9
and Ho Parnell Eggleston for study, report and recommendation a request of Roanoke
Valley Council Of Community Services, Incorporated, that a Citizens* Advisory Board
to the Public #elfare Department be created, the committee submitted the following
report:
~November 4, 1965
To: Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Vour undersigned committee appointed by Council on April lg,
1965, to study the question of creating o Board or Advisory Board
in the Roanoke City Welfare Department, ns provided for by
Section 63-53.1 of the Code of Virginia.
In its inquiry th~ committee has learned that many other
cities in Virginia have Advisory Boards in the WelfareDepartment
and that they ure working satisfactorily, as shown by a three
page attachment to this report.
Vour committee recommends that the Director of the Public
Nelfare Department of the City of Roanoke, be designated es z
Board under the above referred to statute, and that a Citizens*
Advisory Board also be created. In order to carry out the
recommendation of your committee, it has hud the city attorney
to prepare an ordinance revising and bringing up to date Title X,
Chapter 1, which is also attached to thin report.
Respectfully,
S/ Roy R. Pollard Sr.
Roy R. Pollard
S/ B. Parnell Eqqleston
Parnell B. Eggleston
S/ Julian F. Hirnt
Julian F. Hirst
S/ Denton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman~
Appearing in connection with the recommendation Of the committee were
Messrs. L. Graham Haynie, Jr., Charles B. Bray, Jr., David F. Herbert, Robert S.
Goldsmith, Jr.. E. Cobell Brand, Robert J. Rogers, Jones A. Ford, Lloyd A. Austin.
A. Byron Smith, W. Boiling lzsrd, Alvord M. Besrdslee end Hrs. Beverly Berkeley, Jr.,
representing the Roanoke Valley Councii of Community Services.
After n discusslot es to mhether or sot the Advisory Board of Public Welfst
will hove on, thing to do since it will advise only on matters nubmitted to it by the
Local Board of Public Belfnre, end the City #trimmer stating that he mould lihe to
the Advisory Bosrd appointed on this basis eom uith n vieu of defining its delia,
o later date. if necessary, Hr. Bheeler moved that the report of the committee
be approved. The motion mss seconded by Hr. Jones and unnulmously adopted.
Br. Mheeler then offered the folloming emergency Ordinance providing that
the Birector of Public Welfare shall be the Local Board of Public Welfare and for
the appointment of on Advisory Board of Foblic Welfare:
(=16739) AN ORDINANCE emending Chapter 1. Title I. of the Code of the
City of Rosnohe. 195b. relating to Public Welfare. in the follouing particulars.
nsmely: bi amending and reordaining section 2 of said Chapter sad Title, relating
to the composition of the department of public melfare, by providing that the
director of said department shall be the loc~ ~ard of public uelfare for the City;
by amending and reordainJng section 3 of said Chapter and Title, relating to appoint-
ment, removal and bond required of the director of public welfare; amending and
reordaining section 4 of said Chapter and Title, relating to the appointment and
removal of employees in the department of public welfare; by the addition of a new
section to said Chapter in said Title, to be numbered section B, providing for the
appointment by the Council of a board to serve in an advisory capacity to the local
board of public uelfare and fixing the terms of the members of said advisory board
and providin9 for meetings of said board; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Bosh No. 28, @age 476.)
Br. Wheeler moved the 9doption of thc Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
[Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: None ............................O. (Wt. Pond absent)
Later during tbs meeting, after an executive session, Mayor Dillard coiled
for nominations for members of the Advisory Board of Public Welfare for a term of
three years beginnin~ November B, 1965.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of William F. Mllholland.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of B. Parnell Eggleston.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name Of Lloyd A. Austin.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of Robert S. Goldsmith, Jr.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Alice J. Schlossberg.
There being no further mominntiona, the Reverend ~flll~m F, Milhollnad,
Rt. H. Parnell Eggleaton, Mr. Lloyd A. Austin, Mr, Robert'S, Goldsmith, Jr., and Mrs
Alice J. Schloaaberg mere elected ns members of the Advisory Donrd of Public Melfnre
for 8 term of three yearn beginning November H, 1965, by the Salaaming vote:
FOR MESSRS. MILHOLLAND, EGGLESTON, AUSTIN, GOLDSMITH AND HRS. SCHLOSSRERG:
Remits. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ............... 6.
(Mr. Pond absent)
CIfESAFEAKR AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY: The committee appointed to study
tie proposal of the Chesapeake nnd Potomac Telephone'Company to Install public
telephone booths on municipal property submitted the folloulag report:
November 9, 1965
To the City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
At the City Council meeting of June 7, lqbS, the undersigned
committee uus directed to study the proposal Of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company for installation of puSllc telephone
booths on municipal streets and park property. Your committee
met on October 18, 1965, at which tine representatives of the
Telephone Company presented a motion picture and discussed math
the committee the proposal.
Thin convenience to the public in used in many cities through-
out the country. Public telephone booths are located here in*
Roanoke on public property et n number of schools, Victory Stadium,
Moodrnm Field, the Roanoke Public Library and others. In nil
instances, the installations have been a value to the public, have
been sell maintained by the Telephone Company and have been a
source of revenue to the City.
It is the recommendation of this committee that the City'
Council approve the current proposal of the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company for the installation of public booths on streets
and certain other municipal properties, with the City to accrue a
certain percentage Of the revenue therefrom, and that the City
Manager, or appropriate personnel Of the Cltyts staff participate math
the Telephone Company in a study of the City to determine those
locations where such public booths mould be the most beneficial,
recognizing that the booths should be located mithout interference
to vehicular and pedestrian traffic or other public safety require-
manta.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Robert A, Garland.
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
S/ Vincent S. Wh~l~r
Vincent S, Mbeeler
Clarence E. Pond"
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Garland moved that the report of t
committee be approved and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure, said measure to stipulate that any authority
contained shall be revocable at the discretion of Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on an automobile for the Air Pollution Control Department submitted the
following report:
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436
"Nozembez 2,.1965
To the City Connc~!
" 'Roanoke, Virginia '
Gentlemen:
On November 1, 19b$, bids mere opened nnd rend before City Council
on ale n~B *uloooblle for the Air Pollution Control Department.
The iow bid ubs submitted bl Diamond Chevrolet ¢orporntiou on ·
''1966 mbd~l Chevrolet Bisceyoe ut n sum of $1,932,00, less n trnde- Jm ullomonce of $?$.00 for n 1956 model Chevrolet, Identification
No. YA56BOOdSlb; or · met sum of $1o857.00, f.o,b. Rcnaohe, ¥1rglnJs.
Th~"¢oumittee'recomaends ncceptnnce or the bid from Diamond
Chevrolet Corporntipn. An appropriation iA the sum of $2,000 NaS
included in the 1965-66 budget for the purchane of this neblcle.
Respectfully submitted,
CONMZTTEE: S~ Roy R. Pollnrdw St, .
Roy R. Pollard, ir** Chairman
S~ Julian Fo Blrst
Julian F. Hirnt
S! B. B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and. offered the folluuing emergency Ordinance:
(~16740) AN ORDINANCE providing for the aeqlisltlon and purchase of one
(1) men.automobile for the Air Pollution ContFol Bepnrtment: oocepting u hid made
to the City for the.supply of said automobile; rejecting certain other bids: and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2~, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion NaS seconded
by Mr. Stabler. and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler nad Mayor
Dillard ..... ~ ........ ~--~ .......................
NAYS: None ........................... O.
(Hr. Pond absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONS2OERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
II,PRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTZONS:
ZONING: Ordiuamce No. l&?19,-rezontng ~ 3.854-ocre tract of land located
between the NorPol~ und Western R~Jl~ay Company property and Bucks Street, S.
north of Weato~er Avenue, Official Tam No. 1~20101, from General Residence DisSect
to Specinl Residence District, hnrimg pre~iousl7 been before Council for its first
reading, rend und laid acer, mas ugaiu before the body, Mr. ~heeler offmriug t~e
following for its second reading and' fionl'ud0ptton:
(=16?1~) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title ~¥, Chapter 4, Suction 1
of The Code of the Clt! of Roanoke, 195~, in relation tn Zoutng,
(For full temt of Ordinance, nee Ordinance Boo~ No, 28, page 469°)
~r. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, ~he motion mas seconded
bl Mc. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Joleso Pollard. Stollero Wheeler end #syor
311lard ......................................... 6,
NAYS: None ...........................O.
(Mr. Pond absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAK: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the Cltl~Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
mulicipal departments since the/ are of an emergency nature, he presented sate:
mbereepoa. Mr. Stoller offered abe following Reaolutlon:
(z16741) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
(For full text of R~solution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 479.)
Mr. Statler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
(Mr. Pond absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: The 1965 Charter Study Commission having
recommendin9 that the number of regular meetings of Council be reduced from 39 or 40
a year to 26 meetings, one In each odd-nombered meek, Mr. Stoller read the follominR
statement math regard to comparative flgures shaming the amount of MOCk the present
Council has been turning Out:
#Noreeber S, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellou Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Believing that me mould be interested in some comparative figures which sham the
meaner of work me hare been tur~lflg out, Mrs. Wood, Secretary, City Clerk's Office,
:was asked to obtain the number of ordinances and resolutions passed In recent years.
!The Councilman year runs from September I to the following September 1, and it mas
thought that this would constitute O proper period for .comparison of quantity. Thus,
the following numbers of ordinances and resolutions were passed;
Period ~o. ~ Increase/Decrease
September 1, 1961 - September 1, 1962 373
September 1o 1962 - September 1, 1963 43~ ~16
September 1, 1963 - September 1, 1964 622 +44
Septe~be[ 1, 1964 - September 1, 19h5 611 -2
Quantity of course is one thing but quality is another. Yet I am persuaded that thi:
Councilmanic team ranks with any I can recall in dedication and insight.
Sincerely,
S! Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.*
Mr. Stoller moved that the Statement be filed Jn connection math
consideration of recommendations Of the 1965 Charter Study Commission. The motion
Mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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TRAFFIC-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Mr. Stellar reed tb .folloning e%atement
uikh regard ko use of a redo for blood teats of persona arreeted under drunk driving
chargee:
"~ovember S. 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellon Meobere of
Roaooke City Council,
Ronnoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Aa you hnom, in the interest or economy I voted against establieblng
u room for blood tests under the eD-culled Cherloktesvllle plnn Jn
mhich nurses drum blood. #ithln the past month the Supreme Court
of Appeals of Virginia denied n writ of error in an oppesl I took
aa attorney. In that case which I mentioned to Council in oar
discussion, I claioed me might not need the Charlottesville system
because the doctor or other blood-draner's testimonF might not be
necessary, and the result of the blood teat. olden would be enough
to convict. By denying uy client an appeal, the Supreme Court of
Appeals holds the doctor or other blood-drauerts testimony is not
legally necessary.
However, the November 4 issue of The Roanoke Times contains n story
that the room for blood tests still has not been put in use although
authorized many months ago. Oespite the fact that I won the argu-
ment, I have changed my mind and non think the Charlottesville
system may be an effective muy to cope with the drinking driver mhd
squires loose because of an overly=technical state implied consent
lam. And regardless of this', it seems to me that since Council
authorized the use of the system it should have been put into use
long ago.
Sincerely,
S/ Hurray A. atelier
Murray A, atelier.~
In this connection, the City Mansger submitted copy of n ~onmunicatlon
he has written to the Commissioner of Health requesting hlm to put the blood test
program into effect as soon as facilities end personnel can be made available.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the statement of Rt. Stellar nnd the Communication
of the City Manager be filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: After an execu'tive session, Mr. Mheeler offered the
following emergency Ordinance authorizing sad directing the acquisition of easements
necessary for the improvement and construction of Virginia State Route 24:
(=16742) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of an
easement in four (4) parcels of land designated as Parcels No. O66, 096, 097 and
098. necessary for the improvement and construction of State Route No. 24. in the
City; authorizing the City Manoger t o make to the o~mr thereof an offer for the
City"s purchase of said rights; providing for the acquisition of the same by
condemnation, under certain circumstances, and for a right of entry thereon; end
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see 0rdlnunce Book No. 28, psge 4?9.}
Mr. Mheeler'moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folloming vote:
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AYES: Messrs. Garish4. Jones. Pollard. Stolier. Mheeler end MaTor
Dlllnrd ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Nooe ........................... O.
(Mr. Pond absent)
On motion or Mr. Mheeler. seconded by Mr. St,liar and unanimously adopted.
the meeting uss adjourned.
ATYEST:
/ City Clerk
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, November 15, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Jn the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Huilding, Mondnyt November 15, 1965. at 2 p.m** the
regular meeting bout. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stollero Vincent 5. ~heeler and Mayor Benton O,
Dillard ................................. 7.
ABSENT: None .................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. William F. Grig§s, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened nith a prayer by the Reverend Eric R.
Alexie, Associate Pastor. Raleigh Court Methodist Church.
MINLr~Es: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 11, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SE~ERS AND STORM BRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of an B-inch sanitary sewer on Gordon Avenue, S. E., between
Bennington Street and Sixteenth Street, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2p.m., Monday, November 15, lg65, and to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
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:
Gimbert & Gimbert, Incorporated - $ 7,232.50
J. P. Turner Brotherst Incorporated - 8,539.35
Hudgins and Pace - 9,g66.T5
J. F. St. Clair ~ Sons, Incorporated - 10,053.25
Mr. ~heeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appoint,(
by the Mayor for study, v,port and recommendation to Councilt the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendatJon.of.~he
committee. The motion was seconded by,Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman, Julian F.
Birst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
LIBRARIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the construc-
tion of the Raleigh Court Branch Library, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 p.mo, Monday, November IS, 1965, and to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
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, I
Frye Bnildiog Company - STO,TBT $ 996
Days Construction Company,
Incorporated 70,000 1.400
Regional Construction Services,
Itcorporeted 01.500 1.100
S, Lewis Llonberger Company 62,500 1,500
Martin Brothers Contractors.
Incorporated 84,050 1,500
Valley Contractors Corporation - 05,970 1,000
Deduct Deduct Add
Alt. Alt. Alt,
No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
$200 $300 $4,256
250 .400 4,000
250 440 40266
200 450 4,400
200 S00 4,700
200 600 4,300
Hr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee composed of
lesars. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, James E. Jones, Hurray A. Stoller, Julian F.
flirst and n. B. Thompson for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the
committee. The motion mos seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COHHONICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEHALK, CURB AND CUTTER: A petition signed by
thirty-one residents of Vlewmont Street and Olivet Street, N. M., complaining that
the streets mere not properly repaired when sewer and mater lines were installed
and requesting that the situation be corrected, was before Council.
On motion of Hr. Hheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted
the matter mas referred to the City Ranager for investigation.
ZONIN6: A communication from Mr. Stuart A. Barbour, Jr** Attorney,
representing Mr. Leigh martin, requesting that the northwest corner of a 5.2S-acre
tract of land located on the south side of Brandon Avenue, S. W., west of Langdon
Road, Official Tax No. 1620102, be rezoned from General Residence District to
Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Br. Stoller, seconded by Br. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ZONI~G: A communication from Hr. Stuart A. BaFbOUF, Jr** Attorney,
representing the H-U Corporation, requesting that a 0.99-acre tract of land located
on the northeast corner of Franklin Road and Avenham Avenue, S. M., Official Tax
No. 1300116, be rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence
District, was before Council.
On motion of Hr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
CITY MARKET: Council having referred to 1965-66 budget study preliminary
plans to revitalize the city market area as prepared by the City Market Improvement
Committee of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated. and the Southwest Section, Virginia
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and having failed to include funds
for the project in said budget, a communication from Hr. M. Howard Wood, Chairman
of the City Market Improvement Committee, requesting that the committee be notified
at the earliest possible date bom it can be of further service in bringing about the
needed improvements in the City larket mas before the body.
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It appearing that there is · possibility of obtalaiag funds toward
defraying the cost of the proJect under the Urban Beautification Program, Mr. Stolle
shred that action on the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of CoeecJl
on Novewber 29, 1965. The wot~oB was seconded by Mr. Pollard nnd unanimously
adopted.
PARKS AM) PLAYGROHNDS: CounciI baying referred back to tho City Planning
Commission for further study, report end recowwendation the recommendation of the
Planning Cowwlssion that Mr. Alan G. Mlnslow, professional landscape architect and
current head,of the Urban and Regional Planning.Program at ¥.P.I., be employed to
prepare a master plan for Elmwood Park, · couwunication from Mr. George A. Kegley,
President of the Roanoke Historical Society, advising that the organization is
opposed to any proposal to level off the hill in Eimnood Park and requesting that
the advice of professional planners be sought in making changes in the park, was
before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council express its appreciation to the Roanoke
Historical Society for its Interest in this matter. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARES Ar~ PLAYCROUNHS: Communications frOm Mr. and MFS. C. E. Caldwell,
Sr., and Mrs. M. G. Nelson, Jr., objecting to the request of the Mill Mountain
Playhouse Company that the City of Roanoke forgire rental due by the Mill Mountain
Playhouse Company to the city for the sumner of 1966, forgive the assessment against
the Mill Mountain Playhouse Company for its proportionate share of repairs to the
air circulation system in Rockledge Inn atop Mill Hountaln, discontinue charging
rent for the duration of its lease and allocate funds to the company on an annual
basis, were before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council express its appreciation to Mr. and Mrs.
Caldwell and Mrs. Nelson for their communications. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: A communication from Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Nelster
objecting to the recommendation of the 1965 Charter Study Commission that all
registered voters be permitted to vote on the matter of the bonded indebtedness
Of the City of Roanoke on the grounds that it i$ not fair to the property OWners,
was before Council.
Mr. Stoller ~ored that the communication be taken under consideration in
connection with a study of the report of the Charter Study Commission. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: A communication from Mr. Harvey f. Stoke,
suggesting that Council delegate to the City Manager the preparation of a balanced
operating budget for consideration by the body and that Council assume the responsi-
bility of budgeting capital expenditures independent of the City Manager, was before
the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be taken under consideration le
connection with a study of the report Of the Charte~ Study Commission. The motioe
mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: A communication from Mr. Cecil Simmons,
complaining that he is unable to pay utility bills and taxes mlth the lam income
he receives from the government, was before Council.
Hr. Smaller moved that mba matter be referred to the City Manager rot the
perpose of having the Department of Public Melfnre help Mr. Simmons work out a
budget. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION ROARD: A communication from the Compensation Board,
advising that it will meet at 9:00 a.m** November 17, 1965, in the State Capital,
Richmond, Virginia, rot the purpose of fixing the salary and expenses of the
Attorney for the Commonwealth, Commissioner of the Revenue, City Sergeant and City
Treasurer for the calendar year 1966, was before Council.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the Mayor be designated to confer with the con-
stitutional officers as to their proposed budgets for the calendar year 1966 in
order to determine Nbetber OF not he should appear at the meeting in Richmond on
behalf Of tbe City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUGG£T-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that the teams participating Jn the sandlot football program have
contributed a total of ~150 to purchase trophies for the champions and runners*up
in each league, ann recommenuea that this amount be appropriated to the 1965-66
budget.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of tbe City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1§O from the
Contingency Fund:
(~16743) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #111, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," and Section #166, "Contingencies," of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 463.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the following report recom-
mending that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies in various municipal
departments since they are of an emergency nature:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 15, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Authority is hereby requested to fill th~ folloulag vocencies:
Police Department - 5 Policemen
Melfare Department - I Clerk-Typfat - Group
Market - I Janitor II, Group 16
Respectfully subBittedt
s/ Julian F. flirst
City Manager#
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
APPOI~TMEA~S-CIT¥ RARELY: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that, subject to the approval of Council, he is appointing Mr. Donald R.
Nolen as Clerk of the Market, effectire November 15. 1965. to succeed the late Hr.
Russell E. Almond.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the appointment of
the City Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparatio~
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM URAII~: Council having previously fixed the estimated
properties on Eastern Avenue, N. E., and on a portion of Mollace Avenue,
in the Jachson Path area, the total estimated cost of the project being $43,214.32,
the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the project has been
completed at an actual total cost of $40,790.11, and recommended that a public
abutting landowners.
Mr. Stellar meted that Council concur lo the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution providin9 for a public bearing before
the body at 2:00 p.m., December 20, 1965:
(g16744) A RESOLUTION relating to the Jackson Park public sanitary saner
project.
(For full'text of Resolution, see,Resolution Book No. 28, page 484.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond~ Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: Council hating fixed the estimated amounts of
on portions of Robyu Road, Wright Road, Colonial Arenue and Creston Arenue,
the total estimated cost of the project being $58,477.48, the City Ma·agar submitted
· written report, advising th·t tho proJect has bee· completed at an act··l total
coot of ~510270o36, and recommended tARt a public he·ring be held on the question
of I final apportionment and assessment on the abutting landowners.
Mr. St*liar moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*ming Resolution providing for · public hearing before
the body at 2~00 p.a., December 20, 1965:
(S1674S) A RESOLUTION relating to the Wright Road, Robyn Road, Colonial
Avenue and Creston Avenue, S. W., public sanitary sewer project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2B, page 464.)
Hr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. St,lieF, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
STATE HICHNA¥$: The City Manager submitted the following report with
regard to removing thirty-seven houses in connection with clearing the rights of
way for the State Route No. 24 and State Route No. 599 projects, mostly by a
controlled program of burning:
*Roanoke, Yirginiu
November IS. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virglnia
Gentlemen:
I~ is necessary that the City, together with the State
Department of Highways, dispose of 37 houses in the southeast
section of the City, the disposition being in connection with the
anticipated construction of the Route 24 Elm Avenue ProJect. It
is estimated that the demolition of these structures by conventional
methods will cost between $400 and $700 each. This would represent
a total expenditure in the neighborhood of $15,000 to $20,000. A
program for burning these houses has been worked out Jointly with
the City Fire Department, the Department of Public ~orks, the Air
Pollution Engineer, the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company,
the Appalachian Po~er Company and others far*Ired. This burn/ag
will effect considerable savings on the project with the total
cost Of cleaning up debris and other related work to be estimated
not to exceed $3,500.
Of particular value is the fact that this undertaking will be
conducted os a training project for the fire department and sill
afford a valuable training opportunity that could not be otherwise
available.
The procedure also carries the concurrence of the Virginia
State Fire Marshal.
The cost expended by the City in the burning operation will
not be a reimbursable item by the State but would be less than the
25 per cent the City Mould be required to pay by other procedures.
This is submittedto the City Council with the recommendation
for Council's concurrence in this demolition procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
City Manager"
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After · discussion Of the matter, Council being of the opinion that the
houses in question should not be removed by burning, but that authority should
be granted for the demolition of the six brick buildings, Mr. Stoller offered the
fnllomlng Resolution:
(~16746) A RESOLUTION relating to the clearing of the rights of uny
for the City*s State Route No, 24 and State Route No. SUg Projects.
(For full text of Resolution, sen Resolution nook No, 280 page 4B5.)
Mr. St,Ilar mored the adoption of the Res,lotion, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: Noue ...........................O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
MATER DEPARTMENT: The committee originally appointed to study mater and
seuer rates imposed by the City of Roanoke on non-resident users submitted the
following report with reference to furnishing stand-by water service to the General
Electric Industry Control Plant:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 10, 1965
The Honorable Council
of the City of Roanoke
6entlemen:
Your committee has considered the question of furnishing
stand-by water metric, to General Electric Industry Control
Plant in Salem after the plant becomes a customer of the Town Of
Salem water system, which became effective off November ?, 1965.
The service to the plant on a stand-by basis will be mainly
for fire protection. Service is through amC-inch meter with a
measuring device for fire flow. 10,649 feet of 12-inch main
costing $57,114.69 was originally constructed to the plant from
36th Street, H. W. 5inca the main nas constructed, there have
been a number of consumers added west of 36th Street. In
addition, the City has constructed a 16-inch main from Shenandoah
Avenueand Hemlock Road in Salem to the City's 2 million gallon
standpipe on Eugene Drive. Thus the City is presently using all
but 4,100 feet of the original main for purposes other than
service to 6.
Under the present rate schedules, G. E. would pay the City
for the stand-by service a monthly meter charge of ~23.50 plus
the standard rate for County customers for all water used over
200 cubic feet and up to 450,00B cubic feet per month and 20
cents per 100 cubic feet in excess thereof.
Me think that the rate is fair except that we cannot expect
G. E. to use an appreciable amount of water and, consequently, un
return on the installation from Hemlock Road to the plant would
accrue to the City. #e therefore recommend that the monthly meter
charge for G. E. be set at $100.00 per month in lieu of the $23.50
under the present schedule. In addition, G. E. Mo,Id pay for
water consumed at the rate existing at the time of consumption.
This should be effective November ?, 1965.
Re hare discussed this matter with representatires of General
Electric. They have agreed to the recommendation contained herein
provided that the City will agree to enter into a special agree-
ment to furnish G. E, with stand-by mater service for a period of
25 years, the meter charge rate as set forth herein at $100.00
per month to expire at the end of 10 years and all totes thereafter
to be on the standard rate for comparable customers ns published
by the City at the time.
We think that the City Manager should be directed to enter into
such an agreement mlth General Electric, effective November 70
1965.
Respectfully submitted°
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller. Chairman
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland
James E. Jones*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond.
In a discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard stated that he was under the
impression Council wished to avoid such long-term contracts.
The City Attorney questioned entering into an agreement at a fixed rate
for a definite period of time.
Mr. Jones pointed out that he has not signed the report of the committee
because he Nas not had the benefit of discussing the matter with the City Attorney
and offered a substitute motion that the report be referred to Council as a committe.
of the whole for the purpose of meeting with the City Attorney for a further study
of the question and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and
adopted, Mr. itoller voting no.
UNFINISRED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIOn:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to sell city water to Valley Water
Company, Incorporated, la Roanoke County, for a period not exceeding sixty days
commencing November 16. 1965. he presented some; whereupon. Mr. Pond offered the
following Resolution:
(u16747) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Meter Department to continue for
a period of not more than 60 days subsequent to November 16, 1~65, to sell City
water to Valley Water Company, Inc.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 486.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, gtoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................7.
NAys: None ........................... O.
PLANNING-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing and requesting the Roanohe Valley Regional
Planning Commission to initiate appropriate action requesting the Corps of Engineers
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to complete flood plain luformatlou atudiea per,cluing to the James River and the
Roanoke River and their trlhuturles mi,him the geogrupbic boundaries of the regiou{
viz.. Bate,gert CaUl,ye Roanoke County uud the City of Roanoke. be presented sase;
abet*upon. Mr. Stoller offered the folloul~g Resolution:
(~1674B) A RESOLUTION relating to flood plain iuformutlon stodles
pertaining to the Janes River and Roanoke River and their tributaries within the
boundaries of B,ret,ur, County, Roanoke County and the City of Roanoke.
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2~. page 497.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was sec,nde(
by Mr. Pond and adopted By the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stall*r. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Pond offered the following Resolution:
(=16749) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 28, page 487.)
Hr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
W3yor Dillard ..................................7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with Alvord, Burdick and Howson, Engineers, for an engineering study and report of
the Sewage Treatment Plant, at a cost of $3,000, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a16750) AN ORDINANCE providing for an engineering study and report of
the City's Sewage Treatment Plant by Alvord. Ourdlck ~ Howson, Engineers, at a cost
of $3,000.00 and pr,riding for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 4Og.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................?.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
Mr. Pond then offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance app~opriating the
$3,000:
(m16751) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Non-Operating Expense,"
of the 1965-66 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 469.)
Mr. Pood moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler mod adopted by the roll,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and
Ms/or Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O,
MOTION~ AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDIBG: Mr. Stoller read the following statement with regard
to storage space for =dead* records:
Honorable Mayor end Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
=Bovember 15, 1965.
In a talk to the Roanoke Bar Association this week, Honorable
Richard T. Edmords, Judge of the Bustings Court, (and former
mayor} cited the inadequate court space in the Municipal Building,
giving the following references:
1. The Clerh of the Courts of record has records in every available
space and has run out of room.
2. The Circuit Court shares its courtroom with City Council.
3. The Municipal Court has now so grown in volume of work
transacted that often the civil division is held in one of the
upper courtrooms while the criminal division is still going
on in its only courtroom and a commission is being held in
the civil defense room.
4. Recently, the Industrial Commission had to sit in the civil
defense room because the other courtrooms were occupied.
Judge Edwards did not refer to the porter he has to order us to
build a court house. But a hint to us as the governing body
should be sufficient.
Me do not waet to build a new court house or annex until absolutely
necessary, and when we do we have the three-unit plan brought out
by Merrier Sensbach which envisioned one unit at u time on Church
Avenue.
Reference to the first edition of the capital improvements plan
shows under Miscellaneous Improvements, Priority Number 24,
M~nicipal Building Annex, $600,000; Number 25, Improvements at
Victory Stadium for storage, $25,000.
In my opinion, it is time to program the storage. The Clerk of
Courts has microfilmed the old deed book records but has no where
to store the old deed boobs or numerous other original records
mhich can be microfilmed.
The only reason I can see for the inadequate number of courtrooms
is that this Is one more instance of needed improvements mhich
have been chronically deferred. A definite program of providing
the necessary court space is now imperative. The tendency Of the
organized Bar to speak out in matters of our courts is a proper
one, long overdue, and should continue. I trust me mill provide
proper court facilities without being ordered to do so. The
administration of justice was one of the first functions of
government and should be maintained in surroundings of dignity.
Sincerely,
Murray A. St*liar*
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. St*liar moved that the City Manager
be requested to present an up to date plan for the storage of city records under
the stands at Victory Stadium and to submit an estimate of the cost thereof. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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On motion of Er. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting uss adjourned.
~P. PROYED
ATTEST:
~/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCILs REGULAR MEETING
Mondays November 22,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular me,tier ia the Council
Chamber fa the Nnnicipel Dalidfeg. Monday, November 22, 1965. at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hoar. mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard. Sr.. Clarence E.
Pond. Murray A. Stall,r, Vino,at S. Nh,clef and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ........... 6.
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones ......................................I.
IN¥OCATION: The meeting nas opened uith a prayer by Dr. #slier B. Healys
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 16, 1965. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mc.
Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with nnd the minutes approved ns recorded.
At this point, upon the suggestion of Mr. Garland. a moment of silent-
prayer mas observed in memory of the second anniversary Of the assassination of
P~enident John F. Eennedy.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set n public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday
November 22. 1965, on the request of the McClaugherty Estate that property located
on the north side of Brandon Avenue. S. W., east of Mlndsor Avenue. described as
Lots 1-6, inclusive, Block 6, Stratford Court. Official Tar Nos. 1250701-]250706,
inclusive, and a 0.655-acre tract of land extending north from the rear of Lot 6,
east of Murray Run. designated Reserve. Official Tax No. 1250707, be rezoned from
General Residence District to Business District, the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"October 21. 1965
The Bonornble Benton O. Dillard, Eayor
and Members of City Cooncil
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this rezonin9 request at its
regular meeting of October BO, 1965. Mr. Carroll O. Rea. representing
the McClaogberty Estate, informed the Commission that his clients
wished to dispose of the subject property for n nam service station
and expansion area for an adjoidin9 dry cleaning establishment. Mr.
Rea noted that the property mas not suitable for residential develop-
ment allowed under the present zonin9. A representative of a major
oil company indicated the intention of his company to develop a
brick service station on the subject proper~y.
Considerin9 the existing development of commercial land uses in the
immediate area and the heavy traffic volume on Bvandon Avenue, the
City Planning Commission concluded that the proposed use of the
property for commercial purposes would be feasible. The Commission
also noted that the proposed zoning map for the City of Roanoke
already Indicates commercial r,zoning of the subject property.
The CIty rlseeleg Cottlasloe, therefore, recommends that this resorting
reqseS¢ be greeled.
Sincerely laura,
S! Dexter N. Smith
Henry B. Bpynton
Chairman"
#fl Joke D. Csrr, Attorney, representing the petitioner, eppeered before
Council in support of the request of his client.
Hr. e. R. Childreds, representing'the Gulf Oil Corporetioe, dlspieyed s
'sketch showing the design of the service stetSon'proposed to be erected on the
property.
No oe~ eppenrJng in opposition to the request for renaming, Ur. Stoller
moved that Council concur lB the recewweedetlon Of the City planning CommiSsion led
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16752) AH ORBZNANCE to amend end reenact Title XVo Chepter 4, Section
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
RHEEEAS. application has been made to the Council of Lbo City of Ransome
to have property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, known end designated es
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4. S, and 6, Block 6, of Stratford Court, bordering the north side of
Brandon Avenue, S. R,, and the Reserve extending northerly from the rear of Lot 6,
Block 6, of Stratford Court, and along the eaaterll boundary of said Stratford Court~
said prhperties being shown on Appraisal Rap of the CSt! of Roanoke. Virginia, Sheet
No. 125, Office of the City Engineer, es Lots 1250701 to 1250707. inclusive, rezoned
from General Residence District to Business District; and
MItEREAS, ~he CJt! Planning Commission has recommending that the hereinef!
described land be renamed from General Residence District to flnalness District; and
· ~REAS, notice required by Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
Of the City of Roanoke. 1956, relating to Zoning, bas been published in "The Roanoke
Rorld-News,# a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; end
WHEREAS. the hearing es provided for in said notice was held on the 22ed
day of November, 1965, et 2 p.a., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
uhich hearing all parties In interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
~HER£AS, this Council a£ter considering the evidence presented, is of
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREPORE, BE IT ORDAIB[D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular end no other, viz.:
Property located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, known and designated es
Lots l, 2, 3. 4. 5 and.6, alack 6, of Stvetf6rd Court, bordering the north side of
Brenden Avenue. S. #., end the Reserve extending northerly from the rear of Lot
Block 6, of Stratford Court, and along the easterly boundary of said Stratford Court
said properties being designated os Sheet 125 of the Zoning.Nap ss Official Tax Nos
1250701 to 12S07070 imclssive, be, and is hereby, changed from General Sesfdeice
District to Business District smd the Zoning Hap shall be changed In this respect.
The notion mfs seconded by Mr. Pollard smd adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, P, lis*d, Pond, St,lieF. Wheeler nnd Mayor Billed.
NAYS: None ...............................~ ...............................
(Nr. Jones ~bsent)
ZONING: .Council having previously set s public hearing for 2 p.u., Monday
November 22. 1965. on the request of The Kroger C,spumy that the property located
os the a,usa side of Bnllitt Avenue. S. E.. belmeea Ninth Street and Elereatb Street
described ss Lots 12 and 13. Block 26, Belzont Land Company. dfficial Tax Nos.
4!21410 and 41R1411, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District
t~matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication *ran the City Planning
Commission, recommending taft the request be granted mftR six conditions, mas before
Council:
"October 21. 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
sad Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
During its regular meeting of October 20, lgb5 the City Planning
Commission c.snide*ed the request of ~. F. JamJson, as pres~ ted
by the Kruger Company*s attorney, Mr. John L. Kolker, Jr., The
petitioaer*s attorney indicated that the proposed renaming mould
permit the Kroger Company to extend its operation to include
drug store and additional loading and employee pa,kin9 space.
It was noted that additional leading space mas needed by the
adjoining supermarket. Tho proposed dru9 store was purported to
be s desirable complementary use to the adjacent supermarket,
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request and havin9 duly
made field lnspection,'tbo Planning Commission concluded that the
proposed fez,ming mould ~e feasible, provided adjoining residential
properties could receive buffer protection and adequate alley
access.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be granted with the following conditions:
1) A six(6) foot building setback be observed alan9 the
east side of the lot identified by Official Tax
4121411.
2) An eight (fl) foot high solid u,od fence be placed along
the building setback line described above, except along
any building wall.
3) A row of plantin9 similar to hemlock of a four (4) foot
minimum height Bud a maximum five (S) foot spacing apart
he placed parallel to the wood fence described above.
4) A minimum thirteen (13) foot shadow block mall be erected
alan9 the Bullitt Avenue portion of the subject properties
to screen the truck loading area.
5) The triangle created by the p~oposed drug store, the
existing Kroger Company pa*kin9 lot, and the east-mast
interior alley Of the block be paved at the grade level
of the adjoining alley, and
6) Access be provided from the east-nest Interior alley to the
existilg Kroger Company pa*kin9 lot.
Sincerely yours,
5/ Sexier N. Smith
Henry B. Bpynton
Chairman"
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#r. Leonard G. Ruse, Attorney, representfog the petitioner, appeared boforl
Council in support of the request of his client nad verbally agreed to the six
conditions stipulated b! the City Plaanitg Gommiasi.oo.
Mr. Thomas J. Fnrr,'representing The Kroger Compnny, explained pinna rot
development of the property and agreed eith Hr. Muse that his company is milling to
-comply,nlrb the nix conditions.
Hr. J. H. Redden appeared before Council nnd presented · petition signed
by nine property om ers in the 900 bloch of Rullitt.Avenue, S. E** opposing the
willing to correct some situations mhJch exist nt times ns complained of by Mr.
Redden, Mr. Stiller moved Chit Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the folloiing Ordinance be placed upon Its first
reading:
(~1fi753) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact title X¥, Chapter 4, Section
of The Code of the City of Roanoke, lq~b, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been m~de to th~;Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property on the south side of BullJtt Avenue. S. E., described as Lots 12
and 13, Block 26. Belmont Land Company Rap, Official Tax His. 4121410 and 4121411,
r'ezoned from ~enernl Residence District to Business District; and
WREREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinnfte
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District; and
W~EREAS, notice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section 43. of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in "The Roanoke
World-News,' a neMspaper published in the City of Roanoke. for the time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice nas held on the 22nd
day of November, 1965, at 2 p.m.. before the Council of the City of Roanoke, ut
which hearing all parties in Joterest and citizens mere given on opportunity to be
heard both fo~ and against the proposed rezontng; end
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering theevidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land sho~ld be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
X¥, Chapter 4. Section 1, of The Code of the C~ty of Roanoke, 1956, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of Bullitt Avenue. S. E.. described
as Lots 12 and 13, Block 26, Belmont Land Company Rap', designated on Sheet 412 of
the Zoning Rap as Official Tax Nos. 4121410 and 4121411, bev and is hereby, changed
from General Residence District to Business District and the Zoning Rap shall be
changed in this respect.
The motion uss seconded by Rt. Pond ·nd edopted b/ the follouing vote: .
AYRS: Messrs. Gsrleed. Pollerdo Pond, Stoller. Mheeler ·ad M·yor
Dillard ................................... ~ ......
NAYS: No·e .... . ....................... O. (Mr. Jane· shsent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set · public hearing for
2 p.u.t Monday. November 22, 19~5, on the request of The £roger,Coapnny that u porli,
or tn alley running ia a north-south direction through Block 26, Relmont Land
rrou its Intersection with the south side of flullltt Avenue, 5. E.. la a southerly
direction · dlflsuce of 225.62 feet, more or less, to the southmesterly corner of
Lot 12, Block 26. Belmont Land Companl, be vacate d o discontinued and closed, the
mutter mas before the body.
la thin coaaecllon, the foIIomimg communication from the City Pineniog
Commission, recoumending that the request be granted, Nas before Council:
'October 21, ]96S
The Honorable newton O. Dillard. Ha/or
and Meubers of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 20, 1965 the CSt/ Planning
Commission considered this alley closing request. The attorne/
for the petitioners indicated that the closing of this nile/
mould enable the Kro~er Company to extend its parking and
loading facilities and to develop a drug ·tore. It mas'noted
that the Kroger Company, In addition to other access, uould
provide access to its main parking lot on Ninth Street for the
remainjn9 alleys in the block.
Havin~ duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission con*
cluded that the subject portion of the above described alley is
not needed to permit the movement of local traffic.
The City Plannin9 Commission recommends to City Council that the
above described portion of the subject alley, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the City retaining easements for public
utilities. . .
Sincerely yours,
S! Dexter N. Smith
Henry B. Boynton
neighboring property and are 5nunimously of the opinion that nO inconvenience moold
opposln9 the closin9 of the alley.
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Hr. Smaller moved that Council concur in tke.reoonuendntion or the City Planning
Commission and that the folloning Ordinance be placed upon its first reading;
(n16T54) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing nad closing the1
portion of nn alley which pisaea in a general north-south direction through Block 26,
Belmont Land Compaoy.Mnp, from the intersection of sold alley uitk the south side of
Dnllltt Avenue, $. £** runoing in · southerly direction n distance of 225.62 feet,
more or less, eld being oil that portion of said alley lying immediately nest or Lot
12, Block 26, Delmont.Lood Company Nap.
WHEREAS, The Kroger Company baa heretofore filed its petitio~ before the
Council of the City of gonnoke, Virginia, in accordance with Inn. requesting the
Council to pernunently vacate, discontinue nnd close n portion of the above-described
alley for a distance of 225.62 feet, the filing of nhich petition due notice nrta
given to the public as required by Ina; and
WHEREAS. in accordance ~ith the prayers of said petition, vieuers were
appointed by the Coanci~ on the 23rd day of August. 1965. to vieu the property nnd
to report ia uritin9 whether in their 9pinion any inconvenience mould result from
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of said alley; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the written re~or.t of the viewers filed with the
City Clerk that no inconvenience would result to any individual or to the public from
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of said alley; and
HHERHAS. Council at its meeting on August 23, 1965. referred the petition
to tbs City Planning Commission. which Commission in its report before Council on
October 25. 1965. recommended that the request to close 225.b2 feet of said alley as
hereinafter described bl granted; and
WHEREAS. a public hearing was held on the question before the Council st
meeting on the 22nd day of November. 1965. at 2 p;m** after due and timely notice
thereof published in "The Roanohe Iorld-News.* at which hearing ell parties in
interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard.on the question; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no incon-
venience will result to on7 individual or to the public from permanently vacating.
discontinuing and closing a portion of the alley hereinafter described, as racom-
l mended by the Planning Commission. and that accordingly said portion of alley should
be permanently closedf
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAIHED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that n
portion of an alley which passes in e general north-south direction through Block 26,
Belmont Land Company Map. beginning at the intersection of said alley with the south
side of Bullitt Avenue, S. E., and thence running a distance of 225.62 feet. more or
less~ and being all that portion of said alley adjacent to. and immediately west of,
Lot 12, Hlock 26, Belmont LaRd Company Rap. be. and it.hereby is, permanentl~ vacnte~
discontinued and closed and that all right, title and interest of the City of
Roanoke and of the public in and to the same bee and it hereby is. released insoforc
ns the Council of the City of Roanoke is emponered so to do, the City of Roanoke
reaervlng~ueto:itseIf, hal*vet, 8 perpetual easement for seuer linen, drains, mater
lites and other public utilities uhlch may non be located .in and over the eroresaid
alley.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, nad he hereby is,
directed to untk "permanently vscuted" on the portion of the alley above described
on all maps and plats on file in his office on nhieh the said alley is ahonn,
referring to the book and page or Ordinances nnd Reaol~tions of the Council of the
City of Roanoke uherel~ thin Ordinance shall be spread.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Hastings Court for the City of Roanoke, Yirginln, a certified copy of this
Ordinance in order that the Clerk of said court may make proper notation on all gnp1
plats recorded in his office upon nhich are shown thb said alley, as provided by law
end that if no requested by any party in interest,-he may record the some iu the dee
book in his office indexing the some la the name of the Cltyof Roanoke us grantor n
iu the name of any party in interest nba may request it'as grantee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stall*r, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....................................... 6.
NAYS: None ......................... O. (Mr, Jones absent}
PROCLAMATIONS: Hr. J. Emmett Blackmail, President, Roan~ e Junior Chamber
of Commerce, Incorporated, appeared before Council and presented a communication
requesting that the body designate January 16-22t 1966, as "Official Jaycee Week in
Roanoke, Yirginla."
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the request and tha~ the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure and proclamat
The notion nas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
I~TITIONS AND EORRDNICATIONS:
PLURBING: A communication from the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company,
requesting tbut Section 120, Chapter 3, Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke
1956, providing that cast iron Joints used in plumbing shall he either caulked or
screwed Joints, be amended to permit no-hub soil p~pe and fittings, nas before
Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that the raciest be referred to Messrs. J. O. Waddle,
Sr., Chairman, R. T. Plttmnn and O. W. Simpson for study, report and recommendation
to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Hr. John D. Copenhaver, Attornf
represent, lng Graves-Humphreys Hardware Company, Incorporated, et al** requesting
that that portion of Twenty-fourth Street, S. #., between Lynn Avenue and the
Winston-Salem Division of the Norfolk and Western.Railway, and that portion of
Winston Avenue, S. Wa, between Twenty-fourth Street and the boundary between Lots
S end 6, Block 10, Colonial Heights, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was
before Council.
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On motion of ~r. Statler, seconded b7 Hr. Wheeler end unnniuonsl7 adopted,
the matter uss referred to the City Plnnning CoMmission rot study, report nnd
recommeudntlos to Council,
RETORTS OF OF¥ICEIS:
BUDGET-PAY PLA~: The City Manager submitted the folloulng report
in9 that he be authorized to fill certain vacancies Is various municipal departments
since they are or un emergency nnture:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 22. 1965
To the City Council'
Ronnoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Authority is hereby requested to fill the following vacancies:
City Market I Assistant Clerk of the - Group 9
Market
Department of Public
Yelfare 1-Community Center Leader
for Detention Home - Group 16
A,irpor~ 1-Janitor II - Group IS
Step 3
Department of Parks and
Recreation l-Mointenanc~ labor Group 10
Traffic Engineer and
Communications l-Sign Hen Group $
Step 2
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian Y. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recammenda(lons of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PL~N-SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
following report recommending that necessary equipment and personnel be authorized
in connection mith the establishment and operation of additional'stream sampling
stations and that a total of $6,848,00 be appropriated for this purpose:
"Roanoke, Virgihia
November 22, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centle~en:
The City Co'uncil, by Ordinance' No'. 16579, dated August
1965, authorized the City Mann.gev and directed him to proceed
at once to purchase the necessary equipment, hire a laboratory'
technician, and t.o establish the sampling station as directed by the
Virginia State Mater Control Doard for the stream testing. Acting
on the basis of the above ordinance, all of the above steps
have been taken and the stream testing program is now in effect.
The City Auditor has' a~vised that two additional ordinnnces
are necessary in order to comply mith the above ordinance.
It Is, therefore, recommended that the City Council authorize
the City Attorney to prepare tau ordinances to the'following
purposes:
1. Appr0prllte the sub o! mole7 not to exeeed $6,849.00 to be
pieced In the Seunge Treolmenles eccoaet, retroactive to
August 15, 1965, os follous:
a. Sslor~ rot lob'orator7 technicioo $2,460.00
· ,b* d-uheel drive vehicle 2,167.00
o. Lnborn~or~ eqnipueot 2.213 O0
2. Authorize the eatoblishuent of the position of £sborotory
tine to permunentll fill this posltion retroactive to
Koveuber
Respectfull~ submitted,
Citl #anoger"
Manlger sad offered the follouing emergencI Ordinlnce oppropriatia9 the
(=16755) A~ O~Ol~ANCE to amend and reordalo "operating Expense" end
~Non-Oporatin9 Expense" of the i965-66 Selage Treotuent Fund Appropriation Ordinance
Dillard ........................................
"~ovember 22, 1965
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
construction of th~ FTOJect.
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The Ordinunoe mould authorize the acquisition b7 the Git7 of fear
easements' from the Horfolk old Western nad rdionse by the'Cie! of
the Norfolk nn'd Weoterm'8 obligatioUof &a:&grneu~ot~of,-189§~ln the coupes
ouoerohlp end obligutioo to' muJntuio thee Elm Avenue Bridge,
The' Cil7 needs the eusemenio and the company meets ml~nrnncn of
the'ir obligation tO mofotnin tbs eld or · JeW Elm Avehua Bridge,
As ~ons~iderotion of their release from bridge malatenmuce the
No'folk iud #astern mill convey eusemeutu to the City end mill
puy the City $15,000,00
Respectfully,~
S/ Juliun F, flJrst
City Msunger"
Camac'il indicuting u desire to study the proposed nee n~reeuent before
reuching n decision, Br. Mheeler moved that action on the uutteT be deferre~ until
the next regular meeting of tbs bed7 o3 November 29, lObS, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond end unanimously udopted.
· STATE BICBMAYS: The City Manager submitted n uritten report,'recoumending
that 'Beasts, Mercer #. Simmons end Julian R. Martin be approved as fee appraisers
for six parcels of land along First Street, $. £.. betmeeu Bullies Avenue end Rim
Avenue. opposite £1uwood Park. in connection with the Virginia State Route 24 ProJec
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the mstter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimousl~ adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SR~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed'to tabulate bids receive
on the construction of an 8-inch sinitar! sewer on Cordon Avenue. S. E.. between
Bennlngton Street and Sixteenth Street, submitted the following report:
"November 17, 1965.
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on November 15, 1965, for the construction of an 8"
sanitary semer in Gordon Avenue, S. E., from t~e vicinity of
Bennington Street to a point fifty (50) feet west of 16th Street.
An ahomn by the attached Tabulation of Bids, four (4) bids were
received mith the apparent lam bid of $7,232.50 being submitted
by Oimbevt and Gimbert, Inc. Of Roanoke.
At their meetingof September 27, 1965, Council approved
o proposal of the Golden Park Corporation relative to the
construction of seuer lines on Carlisle Avenue and Gordon
Avenue, S. E. A ~art of this proposal specified that the
Golden Par~ Corporation would install sanitary namers to serve
lots on Carlisle Avenue and the City would install the lines
to serve Gordon Avenue, The developers have completed their
installation and the subject bids cove~ the Cityts.segment.
Previously on October 25, 1965, bids mere received on
this work. Only two (2) bids were:received, however, and both
were Yejected ns considerably in excess of the Rngineerts
estimate. It' in hereby recommended ~bat s contract be umarded
to Cimbert and GJmbert, lac** in the amount of $7,232.~0 and
that the sum of $7,251.50 be appropriated to cover the contract
and advertising costs, being within the Engineer*n estimate.
API~0VRD: S/.Vlncent S, Mheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
S~ By B, Thompson
B. B. Thompson, Purchasing Agent"
Iud offered the f,Il,Ring emergency ~rdiuuace accepting the proposal
Glmberto Incorporated:
(Xlb?Sb) AN ORDINANCE pr,riding~ r~i~e'con~ructl~n of a public
sloitlry seuer m~in on u portion of Gordon Avenueo $. Eo, by accepting · certain bid
Bide to the C'ity therefor and ~murdlug u contract thereon; rejecting certain other
bids; amd pr,riding for un ~mergency,
(For full text of OrdinanCe, see. Or~iuuice Book No. 28, page 490.J
Mr. #heeler moved the .adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ual seconded
by Mr. St,lief and adopted by the ~ollouieg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond, Stollcr. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............. ~ ........... O. (~r. Jones absent)
Hr. Rheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
the $7.261.50 from the Contingency Fund:
(xI67ST) AN ORDINANCE t~ amend and reordain Section #16(, 'Contingencies.
and Section ~170, "Capttul," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, a~d pt,riding
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, pa~e 4gl.)
Mr. Rbeeler u,red the adoption of the Ordinance. The u,lien was seconded
~y Hr. St,lieF and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................... = ............ 6.
NAYS: N,ne .......................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
LIDRARIES: ~he co~mfttee uppointed to tabulate bids received on the
Raleigh Court Branch Library submitted the fall,win9 report~
'Noveuber 18. 1965.
To the City Council
R,aa,he. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened nad read before City Council at its meeting
on November 15, 1965, for the ~onstructim of a Raleigh Court
Branch Library. As shown on the attached Tabulation of Bids, the
apparent lou bid mas submitted by Frye Building Company of Vinton.
The low b~e bid of $78,787.00 would cover the basic ~onstrnc-
tiaa of the facility, although several alternate bids were taken.
Alternate NO. I would include construction of a cement concrete'
westerly side of tha proposed library, and a cement concrete sideualh
from the service drive to the rear entrance to the building.
Alternate No. 2 would substitute asphalt tile in place of vihyl
asbestos tile which was specified in the base:bid. Alternate No.
3 mould omit u kitchenette unit consisting of I stave and
refrigerator combination ~ud sl~k which mere included in the bose
bid. Alternate No. 4 w,aid include the 'installation of u,el
carpeting and underlayment pad In lien of tile.
~our'committe~ net .and discussed these bids in considerable
detail. Both the Cltyea Architect end Engineer ore satisfied ns to
the qualifications of the low bidder; they have done uork for the
CJt~ before in connection with improvements ut Roanoke #anicJpul
Airport. The concrete end pavement work under Alternate ~o. I are
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desirable u~d alii ultimately be uecossuryt so it is recommended
that they be itcloded lm the project. Vinyl asbestos tile la
certainly superior to asphalt tile, therefore, Atterhhte No. 2
is eot recommended. Concerning Alternate No. 3, other City
libraries hove similar hltoheaetts amd they bhve proven very
usefll iud coareoleut, thernfor~, tile deductfom ia mot recommended.
The proposed carpeting throughout the building mould oct es u
good sound conditioner, odd aesthetic beauty to the building,
reduce the possibillW of accidents, and repbrtedly reduce
maintenance costs; therefore, Alternate No. 4 is recommended.
It is hereby recommended abet u contract be emerded to
Frye Rulldleg Company in the amount or $84,039.00 to cover the
base bid plus Alternates No, I end No. 4; the Architects estimate
· for this project nas $85.000.00.
· APPROVED: S~ Robert A, Garland
Robert A, Garland, Chairman
S~ Julian F. Nirst
Julian F, Rirst
James ~. Jones
S/ Rt R. Thompson
Oueford R, Thompson
S/ Mar, ray A, Stnller
Murray A, Stoller*
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Smaller.
Other members of Council pointing out that such buildings as the Roeeohe
Public Library end the nam Willtenson Road Branch Library do not have carpeting
and voicing the opinion that all city buildings should be standard in ~his respect,
Hr. Wheeler offered a substitute notion that Council approve the vinyl tile i~stend
of the carpeting. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouJog
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland and Stoller ......................................
(Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Garland then moved that Council concur in the reconmendati on of the
committee, as amended, md offered the folloming emergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of the Frye Building Company:
(z16758) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of the neu Raleigh
Court Branch Library by accepting a certain bid made to the City therefor end
awarding a contract thereon; rejecting certoio other bids; and providing for on
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No~ 28, page 492.)
Hr.-Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wee seconded
by Mr. Smaller end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messr$, Garland, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. ' ...........
NAYS:' None .......................... O. (Nr. Jones absent)
UNFINISUEO BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAT PLAN: Council having directed tke City Attoroey to prepare the
proper measure authorizia9 the City Manager tO fill certain vacancies iu various
municipal departments since they are of al eeergency nature, he preseoted sene{
uhereupono Hr, Wheeler offered the Iollouing Resolution:
(nlOT$9) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 26, page 493.)
Hr. EbehJer moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motim was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Meters. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Sloller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ b.
NAYS: .None .......................... O. (Mr. Jonas absent)
APPOINTMENTS-CITY MAREET: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure approving the appointment of Mr. Donald R. Solen as Clert
of the Market, effective November 15, 1965, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
5toller offered the following Resolution:
(316760) A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Donald R. Nolen as
Clerk of the Markets.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 2D, page 493.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Uerlaud, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Hr. Jones absent)
MO~10NS AND MISCELLANEOUS UUSIN£SS:
HOUSING-SLUR CLEARANCE: Mayor Dillard presented a telegram from the
Housing and Home Fiennc~ Agency, adrlsiug that $154.20D planning advance and $2,011,~
grant reservation have been approved for the Kimball Avenue Redevelop.eat Area
Project, and a telegram from the Humming and Home Finance Agency, advising tbat
$87,100 planning advance and $2,009,000 grant reservation have been approved for
the Doentown East Urban Reneeul Project.
Mr. Stoller moved that the telegrams be filed with the records of Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTE ST:
/City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MELt"rING,
Monday, November 29, 1965.
The Council or the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Building, Monday, November 29, 1965, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PMESEh'f: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABSENT: Noun ..................Oo
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened uith a prayer by the Reverend Vernon D
Miller, Pastor, Nest End Presbyterian Church.
MIA~KS: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 25, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanleously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed math and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEhER$ A~D STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
the construction of a sanitary sewer in the Edgehill Corporation Subdivision west of
U. $. Route 220, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.,
Monday, November 29, 1965, and to be opened at that hoar before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone hod any questions about the advertisement, and no repre-
sentative 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:
Incorporated $16,682;10
D. S. Blount 20,241.00
Hudgins and Pace 20,925.00
Laramore Construction Company,
Incorporated 27,670.50
Southmest Construction, Incorporated 34,?15.00
Rr%Stoll~ moved that:the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
MgYOr Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, 5r., Chairman, Julian F.
Hits* and Bo B. Thompson as members of the committee.
,STATE B~GHMAYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the
demolition of buildings in connection with the Virginia State Route No. 24 and
Virginia State Route No. 599 proJects,.said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 pom., Monday, November 29, 1965, and to be opened at that hour before
Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
nad no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City CI
to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
bids received from Branch and Associates, Incorporated, in the amount of
and Diamond Construction Corporation, in the amount of
Hr. Smeller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to he appointed
b7 the Mayor for study, report and recommendltloa to Council, the City Attorney to
prepare the proper mensere in accordnnce mith the recommendation of the committee.
The motion was seconded by #r. Jones and unoclaously adopted.
#ulor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollurdo St** Chnirmnn, Julian F.
Hirst nad H, D. Thompson as members of the committee.
GASOLIh~: Pursannt to notice of advertisement rot bids on furnishing the
automotive gasoline requirements or the City of Rounohe for the period from January
1, lg6b, through December 31, 1966, said proposals to be receivedby the City Clerk
until 2 p,m., Monday, November 29, 1965, and to be opened at that hour before
Council, #myer Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement,
and no representative present raising any question, the Hayer instructed the City
Clerk to proceed mith the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
rend the folloming bids:
City later Fire
Bidder Garaoe Dept. Dept.
Regular Premium Regular Premium
net p.g. net p.g. net p.g. net
American 011 Company $ .1103 $ .15go $ .1180 $ .1690
Sinclair Refining Company .1119 .1385 .1207 .1385
Cream Central Petroleum
Corporation - .1446 - -
Gulf Oil Corporation .Ill9 .1409 ~122g .1439
Humble Oil ~ Refining
Company .1119 .1449 .1340 .lO20
Texaco, Incorporated .1195 .1465 .121S .1615
Atlantic Refining
Company .1209 .14T2 -
Whiting 011 Company .1214 .1564 .1~69 .1564
Pure Oil Company .1265 .1565 .1385 .1685
Fuel Oil ~ Equipment
Company, Incorporated .1590 .1940 .1690 .1940
Mr. Stoller meted that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointe(
by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and u~animoosly adopted.
Mayor billard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst and B. B. Thompson us members of the committee.
PETITIONS IAI) CORMUNICATIOA~:
APPALACHIAN PORER COMPANY: A communication from the men's Garden Club of
Roanoke, voicing the opinion that electric lines should be placed underground by
requiring, by Ordinance or as a stipulation for the granting of a building permit,
that in all nam housing developments all utility lines be underground, bi requiring
that any extension, replacement, er increase in capacity of existing lines be
accomplished by placing the new conductors underground and establishing a realistic
program of undergrounding existing lines, with a timetable for accomplishment,
urging that immediate action be taken in regard to the first step and advising that
the members of the Men's Garden Club of Roanoke will be glad to assist in solving
this problem ir such assistance is desired, was before Council.
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Mr. Stoller moved tilt abe matter be referred to the City Nlaager for
sandy, report end recommendation to Council. Zke motion als,seconded by Mr. Pollard
and ancnlmona]y adopted.
STADIUM: A communication from Uowntomn Roanoke, Incorporated, advising
tint there ~ppeara to be sentiment tomerd doing nwny with the Tbnnkapiring Day
football game in Victory Stadium, at least in its present form, and requesting tint
Council take steps perhaps through the Stadium Advisory Committee, to assure that
Roanoke retains this event, milch is both a marvelous tradition end n tremendous
asset to the city, mas before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Millias R. Mill, Executive Director, Domntomn
Roanoke, Incorporated, Mr. John J. Butler and Mr. Jack C. Smith, representing the
Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Peyton R. Keller and Mr. E. C. Moomam, representing
the Roanoke Merchants Ass,Final,n, appeared before Council and urged that steps
be taken to assure that the Thanksgiving Day football game between Virginia Military
Institute and Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Victory Stadium be retained In its
present form.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mayor Dillard stating that the President
of Virginia Polytechnic Institute has told him personally that there is nothing
to the rumor that the football game between Virginia Military Institute and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute at Victory Stadium mill be discontinued, that consideration
is only being given to changing the game to Saturday Instead Of Thanksgiving, Mr.
St,liar mored that the City Attorney De directed to prepare the proper measure
expressing the appreciation of the City of Roanoke for the many years the annual
football game has been played In Roanoke and urging that the game be continued at
Victory Stadium in its present form. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and
adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The foil,ming communication from the Roanoke City School
Board, requesting a total appropriation of $53,?63.16for various programs mas
before Council:
*November 24, 1965
$ 14,568,10
5,674.56
13,162.50
3,414.00
2,116.00
TO the Honorable Mayor and
~embers o[ C/ti Cooncil
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting November 23, 1965, respectfully
requested Roanoke City Council to appropriate funds as foil,ms:
1. To 12-000 IMPROVEMENT & BETTERMENTS (Industrial
Education Equipment)
Of this amonnt $10,926.07 will be reimbursed from
federal and state funds. (See attached explanation I.)
2. To 26-000 MOnK-STUDY PROGRAM
26-100 Personal Services
Of this amount $5,670°00 Mill be reimbursed from
federal funds. (See attached explanation II.)
3. To 2200 INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES (N. D. E. A.)
Of this amount $12,262, ff0 will be reimbursed from
federal funds. (See attached e~planation III.)
To 7500 MAINTENANCE OF INSTRUCTIONAL & OFFICE
EQUIPMENT (N.D.E.A.)
Of this amount $3,414.00 mill be reimbursed from
federal funds. (See attached explanation !II.)
To 12-000 IMPROVEMENTS ~ BETTERMENTS (N, D. E, A,)
Of this amount $2,116.00 will be reimbursed from
federal and other funds. (See attached explsnation III.)
4. To 21-000 RAMPOIER DEYELO~MENT ~ TB'AIMIMG (Mrichmusonry) 14,620.00
21-I00 Slluries 11,753,00
21-200 Supplies 1,494.00
21-SO0 Small Tools ~ Equip, 116.00
21-700 Maintenance & Repair 200.00
21-ooo Fixed Charges 1,113.00
21-900 Other Costs isa. OB
14,828.00
OftbJs amount $14,020.00 w~ll be reimbursed from
federal funds. (See attached explanation IV.)
Zn summary, the Roanoke City School Board is requesting of City Council uu nppropril
tiaa of $53,763.16. Of this amount $4g,216.$? will be reimbursed from federal,
state and other funds. Local cost of these programs mill be $4,546.59.
Fery truly yours,
S/ A. F. Fisher '
A. F. Fisher, Business manager G
Clerk of the Board
I VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1963 (Industrial Education £oulDment)
One item of equipment under this program, approved by the Hoard on
April 13, 1965, for mhich funds were provided by Council Ordinance
Number 16434, May 17, 19b$, could not be delivered by the supplier
prior to the close of the revised fiscal year June 30. These funds,
therefore, Mere unexpended. Reapprovel of this piece of equipment
by the State Department after July I was necessary. These funds
were not included in the 1965-66 budget request since at the time
of preparation of this budget It was not ~nomn that delivery of
the equipment could not be made prior to June 30. Reimbursement
for this item Mill be 75~ of the cost.
WORK STUDY PROGRAM
Toward the latter part of August, 1965, me Mere notified by the
State Department of Education that the Vocational Education Act
of 1963 had uuthorized funds for a Mark Study Program. The
purpose of this program is to provide part-time employment for
youth who need the earnings from such employment to commence or
continue their vocatlonaltruinlng on a full-time basis in a public
high school or in a public vocational-technical school. Tkis
program Is financed completely from federal funds with one exception;
the local School Board must pay Morkmen's Compensation Insurance.
In order for us toparticipate, it was necessary that ue make appli-
cation by September 1. This Was done. Since these funds were
approved, the necessary work has been done to establish the number of
pupils needing this type of help and the number of positions in the
individual schools mhere the students Mould be employed. Plans
have been made to employ 21 students during 1965-66 under this
program. However, before entering into any agreement with the
students, it Is necessary that ue have School ~oard approval Of
the project.
If the students can begin work by December 1, 1965, we will need
$5,670.O0 plus the east of the Workmen*s Compensation premium.
N, D. E. A. PROGRAMS
Nhen the 1965-66 budget mas developed, M.D.E.A. funds were estimated
for the instructional division on the basis of the best information
available to us at that time.
5inca the time of budget approval by the School Board and Council,
certain factors have necessitated the request that additional funds
be appropriated. These funds would be used to purchase N.D.E.A.
approved instructional materials. Local funds which have been
appropriated in the 1965-66 budget with the following exception will
be used to match the additional ~.D.E.A. funds which are requested-
the exception being a need for a total of ~$900.00 additional local
funds In budget details 2214 and 2217.
The factors that bring about this request are:
The N.D.K.A. of 1958 was amended by the last Congress, but the
specifications for eligibility of materials and equipment were not
made known to us until late le August 1965. The specifications
indicated a wider range of eligible materials and equipment in a
broader area of subject fields than we had anticipated.
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IV RANPONRR TRAINING PROGRAM IBriek Uas6nrv Va(BI 60~
This program'm·s approved es i coetreot betmee· the Division or
¥OC·tIoBal Kduc·tio· of the State Deportment
of Education. The Yfrgfafa State Employment Serrlce certified
the need on September 22, 1965, The progr·m is designed for 36
trainees end ia the approval of an application sub·fated in
October, 1965,"
In this connection, Hr. RO~ L. Hebber, Chairman of the Roanoke Cia7
School Board, Dr. E. H. Rushton, Superintendent of Schools, and Hr. A, F. Fisher,
Clerk of the School Board, appeared before Council for · discussion of ~be matter.
After · discussion of the matter, Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur
in the request of the School Board as outlined above and offered the folio·lng
emergent7 Ordinance:
(a16761) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1q6S-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an esergencT.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 20, page 49§.)
Er. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The matin· was seconded
b7 Mr, Pollard and adopted b! the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Malor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: Aone .................. O.
CLAIRS: A communication from Mrs. O. C. Austin, advising that she has
incurred expenses totaling $259.76 as a result of a fall on the step in the ladles*
rest room off the first floor in the Municipal Building end requesting that she be
reimbursed said amount, was before Council.
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 2g, 1965
Roanoke, Virginia
fleelth Deportweei - Pobl.ic Health Nnrae, ar.cap 12, Step 2
Health Sanitarian, Group 11, Step 2
Sewer ~ Drain Constriction - I Street Crem Helper, 6roap 9
ALrport - I Hight Tender, Grade 14, Step S
Wespectfelly submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard and unaniwously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that Resolution
15547, declaring it to be the sense of Council that. until further notice, no
vacancies occurring in city personnel shall be filled except upon recommendation of
the City Manager with the prior consent of Council, presents problems in sane
instances and moved that the City Attorney he directed to prepare the proper measure
rescinding Resolution No. ISS47. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and adopted.
Mr. St,lief voting no.
FRANCHIS£S-THE CHESAPEANE A~D POTORAC TELEPBOhE CO#PAAY: The matter of
the franchise of The Chesapeake and Pot,nsc Telephone Company of Virginia which
expires on December 6, 1965. having been referred to Council as a committee of the
whole for study, report end recommendation, the City Manager submitted a written
report calling attention to the forthcoming expiration of the current franchise
and made a verbal report as to the status aY consideration of the franchise.
Hayor Oillard indicated that the matter would be given further considera-
tion In executive session.
R£pOgTS: The City Wunager submitted a written report, transmitting a
report of the Oepartment of Public Welfare for the month of September. 196S, and
listing other monthly departments! reports on file in his office.
Mr. Staller moved that the report be filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY A~DITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roan,he for the month of October. 1965.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
.seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COM#ITTEE$:
CITY MARKET: Council having deferred action on a question of the City
ffarket Improvement Committee an to how it can he of further service in bringing
about needed improvements in the City Market, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection. Messrs. W. Eoward Wood. Chairman, William R. Hill,
Secretary. Robert W. Cutshall and Roy T. Wright of the City Rarhet Improvement
Committee. appeared before Council for a discussion of the matter.
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Mr. Dexter N., Smith. Planning Director, advised that a grant for urban
beautification cuu be up to fifty per cent of the expenditures for urban beautlflca-
t!one however, grants of ~p to ninety per cent are authorized to curry nut projects
of special value for demonstrating new nod approved methods and materials rot urban
beautification under an amendment to the 1961 Dousing Act and there is c possibilit]
the City Market project might fall in this category.
After a furtker discussion Of the matter, Hr. Wheeler moved that Council
go on record as approving the preliminary plans to revitalize the City Market area
as prepared by the City #arket Improvement Committee of Downtown Roanoke, Incorpora-
ted, end the Southwest Section, Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects, and that the City Manager be directed to make proper application to
the Rousing nnd Home Finance Agency for an urban beautification grant under the
Urban Beautification Program to carry out the project. The motion was seconded by
Mr. St.lieF and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: Council having deferred action on n recowwendntio
of the City Manager with regard to approving an agreement between the Commonwealth
of Virginia, the Norfolk and Western Railway Company a,d the City of Roanoke,
acquiring easements from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company and releasing
said compan! from its obligations in an agreement of 1890 for maintenance of the
Elm Avenue Bridge in connection with the Virginia State Route 24 project, in order
to have an opportunity to ~tudy the proposed new agreement before reaching a
decision, the matter was again before the body.
Mr, Mheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the
acquisition of the easements from the Norfolk nad Western Railway Company and
releasing said company from its obligations in the agreement of 1690 for maintenance
of the Rim Avenue Bridge:
(~16762) AN ORDINAhCE providing for the City's acquisition of certain
easements from The Norfolk and Western Railway Company necessary for certain public
street purposes; relieving The Norfolk and Western Railway Company of its obligatiot
with respect to the maintenance of certain bridges and bridge approaches; providing
for the City*s assumption of the obligation and cost of maintenance of the nam
bridge for Elm Avenue, S. E., across the tracks of The Norfolk and Western Railway
Company crossing said street, upon certain terms and conditions; amending and
modifying to the extent provided herein on ordinance adopted by the Council Of
the City of Roanoke on October 9, 1890, relating to the existing Elm Avenue, S. E.,
bridge and its approaches; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 28, page 498.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Hheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: hone ...................... O.
Mr. W~eeler then offered the following Resolution approving the agreement
between the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Norfolk and Westerh Railway Company and
the City of Roanoke:
(#16763) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution on behalf of the City
of es egreemeat between the City. the Cowmonweeltk of Virginia nad The Norfolk end
~eotere Bailuay Compony relating to the conotroctfon of the State Route So. 24,
(Elm Avenoe, S. Z.), railroad overpass nad related Improvements.
(For fell text Of Resolution, see,Zesolotion Book No. 28, pore SO0.)
Nr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond end adopted by the following vote:
AT,St Messrs. Garlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, iheeler end
RaTor Dillard .................................. ?.
tATs: None ..........................O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NOI~.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance So, 16752, rezonlng property located on the north side
of Brandon Avenue, S. N., east of Nlndsor Avenue, described as Lots 1-6, inclusive,
Block 6, Stratford Court, Official Tax Nos. 1250701-1250706, inclusive, and a
0.6SS-acre tract of land extending north from the rear of Lot 6, east of Murray
Run. designated Reserve, Official Tax No. 1250707, from General Residence District
to Business District, having previously been before Conncil for its first reading,
read and laid over. mas again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the following
/or its second reading and final adoption:
(~16752) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2B, page 494.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
, NAYS: None ..........................
ZONING: Ordinance NO. 16753~ rezoning property located on the south side
of Bnllitt Avenue, S, Z., betmeen Ninth Street and Eleventh Street, described as
Lots 12 and 13. Block 26, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121410 and
4121411, from General Residence District to Business District, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the
body.
In this connection, tbe following communication from Mr. Leonard G. Mane,
Attorney, representing The Kroger Company, confirming the willingness of his client
to comply with six conditions stipulated by the City Planning Commission and to
correct some situations ~hich exist at times as complained of by Mr. Jo B. Redden,
mas before Council:
'November 23, 1965
Riss Virginia L, Sha~, City Clerk
City of Roanoke Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
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Dear Miss Skawz
Yelterdeyeftnrnooe-City Coeecll adopted eR the first
reading In ordlBaece renaming from general residence to business
district the above described real property.
The approval of Council mas expressly conditioned upon the
kroger Company complying with the six conditions set out ia a
letter.dated October 21, 1965, from Henry fl, Doyeton, Chairmen
of the City Planning Commission.
At the hearing before Council, #r. Y. J. Parr, Real Estate
Manager of the Kroger Company la the Roanoke Division, accepted
the conditions on behalf of the Kroger Company end committed
his cnwpecy to meeting those conditions in full measure. At the
same time I stated that as eltorney for the Kroger Colpanyo
would write e letter ~o the same effect so the matter way be of
written record.
Consequently, on behalf of the Hroger Company, the six
conditions referred to are hereby accepted end they shall be
complied with in good faith.
If I may add a personal note, I should like to say that l
remember when Ry. Redden, who, at the beginning,of the hearing
appeared as an objector, was born, His father and mine worked
together in the East End Shops of the Norfolk ~ Western Company
for approximately forty years and X know of no finer Christian
family.
After the formal hearing before City Council, Mr. Redden,
Mr. Fart and myself had further discussions and Hr. Redden
pointed out some situations that at times exist that be desired
attention be given-~we promised to do this.
I am going to put this matter on my calendar and in approxi-
mately six months I am going to communicate with My. Redden to
ascertain If he feels that the Kroger Company Is meeting its
commitments ie good faith.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Leonard Muse
Leonard G. Muse'
Hr. Stoller moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption:
(m16753) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4. Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. lg56. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 26, page 495.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS AI~D ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16754, vacating, discontinuing and
closing that portion of an alley running in a north-south direction through Block
26, Belmont Land Company, from its intersection with the south side of Bullitt
Avenue, S. E., in a southerly direction a distance of 225.62 feet, more o~ less,
to the southwesterly corner of Lot 12, Block 26, Belmont Land Company, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr, Stoller offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(;16754) AN ORDINANCE permnnently vacating, discontinuing and closing
that portion of ua alley mhich passes ia a general north-south direction through
Block 26, Belmont Land Company Map, from the intersection of said alley'uftb the
south side of Bnllitt Avenue, S. E., running tn n southerly direction a distance of
225.62 feet, more or less, and being oil that portion cf said alley lying lmmedintel
west of Lot 12, Block 26, Belmont Land Company Map.
(For full text of Ordinance, seeOrdinaace Book No. 2B, page
by Mr, Mheelcr and adopted by the folleuing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................................
NAYS: None ........................... O,
JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Conncil havl~g directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure designating January 16 - 22, 1966, as "Official Jafcee
Meek in Roanoke, Virginia,' he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Pond offered the
follcuing Resolution:
(U16764) A RESOLUTION designating Janoory 16 - 22, 1966, as 'Official
Jaycee Meek in Roanoke, Virginia.'
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 20, page 502.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure aatborizing thc City Manager to fill certain vacancies in various
municipal departments since they are of an emergency nature, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(c16765) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 28, page 502.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of.the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
,Mayor Dillard ............................... ?.
{q{AYS: None ......................... O.
STATE EIGHMAYS: CouNcil having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the employment of Mr. Julian B. Martin and Mr. Mercer
Simmons for the appraisal of certain parcels of land in connection with the Virginia
State Route No. 24 project, he presented same; mhereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
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(e16766) AN ORDINANCE providing for the appraisal of certain properties
affected by the coaakruetioa of the City's Route 24 ProJect~ authorizing the
employment of two (2) appraisers of /aid properties; nad providing for in emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinonce Book No. 20, page ~03.)
Br. Smeller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Br. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler lad
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ......................... O,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANSODS BUSINESS:
ACTS OF ACKNOMLEDGMENT: Mr. lheeler pointed out that Mr. Donald L. Jordo~
has recently been named as Chairman of the Board of the national Association of
Banufactorers and moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure recognizing this honor. The motion mas seconded by M~. Jones and unaninousl
adopted.
TAXES-LICENSES: After an executive session, Mr. Pollard offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section 15. Chapter B, Title
VI. of The Code of the City Of Boonoke. 1956. relating to license taxes on utilities
by levying an annual license tax of three per cent on the gross receipts derived
from the business done exclusively in the City of Roanoke by every person engaged
in the telephone business and operating one or more telephone exchanges in the
city:
(~lb?6?) AN ORDIhA~CE to amend and reovdnin Section IlS of Chapter O,
Title VI. of the Code of the City ~f Roanoke. lgSG. relating to license taxes on
utilities; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance.Book No. 2B, page 504.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of theOrdinaece. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote, Mr. Garland protestieg that the
Ordinance is discriminatory toward the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
of Virginia and Mr. Jones pointing out that aocording to the Mayor he has to vote
on the Ordinance under the provisions of the City Charter:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. #heeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................................6.
NAYS: Mr. Garland .....
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED.
ATTEST:
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 6; 1965,
The Council of the City of R,ca,he met in regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber it the Municipal Building, Monday. December 6, 1965o at 7:30 p.m., uith
Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Boy R. Pollard,
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond, Murray A, St,lief. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Oillard ...................................
ABSENT: None ....................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager. Mr. James N.
Kincnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened with n prayer by the Reverend Millinm
Dixon, Assistant Pastor, Virginia Heights Baptist Church.
MXNLITES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 1, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr.
St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
Mayor Dillard recognized and M,lc,mad members of Girl Scout Troop 160 of
the Grandin Court Baptist Church who were present mith their leader, Mrs. Max
Camper ~ickllne.
At this point, Mr. St,liar called attention to a communication from
Victory Post No. 249 of The American Legion addressed to Mayor Dillard announcing
a nationwide program by 7be American Legion to combat the anti-Vier Nam and anti-
draft movements by a certain segment ef society known ns *Operation Show Your
Colors," whereby millions of Americans will wear a small American Flag lapel pin
to indicate their opposition to such *Anti* movements and to sho~ their support for
metric,meats efforts throughout the M,rid, and particularly in Vier Nam, and trans-
mitting the lapel pin flags to the members of Council with the expressed hope that
they will be worn by the Councilmen in support of the program.
Mayor Dillard distributed the pins to the members of Council.
BEARXNG OF CXTXZEN5 UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m**
Monday, December 6, 1965, on the request of MF. Robert R. Bowers, et al** that a
1.66-acre tract, a 3.07-acre tract and a 2.60-acre tract of land located on the
southeast side of Tenth Street, N. W** between Hiilcrest Avenue and Round
Avenne, described as Official Tax Nos. 2070222, 2070223 and 2070239, be rea,ned
from General Residence District to Special Residence District, the matter mas before
the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
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'November 4, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, Yfrginie
Gentlemen:
During its regular meeting of November 3, 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered this renooing request. Mr, T. L. Pluukett,
Jr., attorney representing the petitioner, presented a site plan
shaming a proposed 146 unit apartment development for the subject
property. He noted that the petitioner mould provide I 1/2 parking
spaces per unit and a 104 foot setback from the existing pavement
of Tenth Street to allow for the eventual uideaing of Tenth Street.
Mr. Plunkett further stated that the proposed development moald be
compatible Mlth the surrounding properties.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request nod oil pertinent
factors of load use plaunfag, the City Plaooiog Commission con-
cluded that the proposed use of land for:apartment structures is
feasible, appropriate, and in keeping with good land use practices.
It mas also noted that the proposed zoning map tar the City of
Roanoke already shams multi-family rezoning of a majority of the
subject property.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter H, Smith
Henry B. Boynton
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for renaming, Mr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the folloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~1676B) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title IV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1q56, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City Of Roanoke
to have property located on the southeast side of Tenth 5treat, N. W., to Hillcrest
Avenue and Round Hill Avenue, consisting of a 1.65 acre tract and a 3.07 acre tract,
and s tract of 2.60 acres on the northwest side of Lyndhurst Street, designated
on Sheet 207 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax Nos. 2070222, 2070223 and 2070239,
rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning' Commission bas recommended that the hereinafter
described land be renamed from General Residence District to Special Residence
District; and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title XV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to Zoning, has been published in "The Roanoke
World-News** a nenspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 6th
day of December, 1965, at 7:30 p,m,, before the Council'of the City of Roanoke, at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens mere given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed renaming; and
RBEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described laud should be renamed.
TH~RE£ORE, BE IT ORDAINED bi the Council of the Clt7 of Hoanohe that
Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating
to Zoning, be amended iud reenacted in the follouing particular and ua other,
viz.:
Property located on the southeast side of Tenth Street, N. M., to
Hillcrest Avenue and Round Bill Avenue, consisting of a 1.66 acre tract and a 3.0T
acre tract, and n tract of 2.60 acres on the northwest side of Lyndhurst Street.
designated on Sheet 207 of tho Zoning Hap as Official Tax Nos. 20?0222. 20?0223 and
2070239, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Special
Residence District and the Zoning Hap shall be changed in this respect.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYHS: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Rayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING-STATE HIGHWAYS: A Resolution of Roanohe Junior Chamber of
Commerce, Incorporated, pointing out that both the current and proposed Zoning
Ordinances mould preclude marring of any additional areas of land bordering
Interstate SO1 with billboards and commercial outdoor advertising by business not
located along the spur. that there is now a suggestion before Council to revise the
proposed zoning laws so us to permit outdoor advertising and billboards in industril
development districts along Interstate SBI, end advising that the Roanoke Jnycees
favor the passage of the proposed Zoning Ordinance uithout any relaxation of
prohibitioos against billboards and outdoor advertising in the industrial developmen
districts along Interstate Spur $61, was before the body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mro Jones end unanimously adopted.
DRPA.RTMENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE-SCHOOLS: A communication from M~. J. M. Lee
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Gainsboro Nursery School, advising that
doe to circumstances beyond its control the Uainsboro Nursery School Hill be closed
and expressing the appreciation of the Hoard of Directors for the very generous
support of Council over a period of thirty years, was before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be filed and that the City Clerk
be instructed to express to the Board of Directors the appreciation of Council for
the services of the Board nith regard to the operntion of the Gainsboro Nursery
School. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET: A communication from Mayor Benton O. Dillard, advising that he
has appointed, subject to the approval of Council, Messrs. M. T. #$tktns, Richard E,
Martin, Robert M. Moody and J. T. Hopkins, Jr., as members of the 1966-67 Budget
Commission, was before the body.
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Mr. iheeler moved chit Council cancer ia the eppoletmeete lad offered tie
following Resolution:
(u16769) A RRSOLUTION reletiig to the uppolutmelt of meubere of tke City's
Budget CollilliOl.
(For fall tezt o! Resolution. Vel Resolution Book No. 29, page 1~
Mr. Mheeler loved the adoption of the Resolution. The lotion use seconded
by Hr. Stoller end nd,pied by the f,Il,ling vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollerd. Pond. Stoller. Rheeler end #ayor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: Nooe ...........................O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUOOET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager subuitted u written report
advising that additional donations in the total amount of $3,477.55 rot the Riley
Drive fountain have been received, and recommended that this amount be appropriated
to the lgb$-Gb budget.
Mr. St,lieF moved that Council concur in the recoumendatioe of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,win9 emergency Ordinance transferring $3.477.55 from
the Contingency Food:
(UlG??O) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section u166, 'Contingencies.'
and Section Ul?O. 'Ca pitul,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providh9
for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 29, page l.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ling vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief. Wheeler and Muy~
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
STREET LIGBTS-STATE HIGBWAYS: CouncJlhavin9 previously adopted a
Resolution advising the Virginia Department of Bighunys that if the plans for the
construction Of the current State Route No. 24 Project and for the proposed new Ell
Avenue Bridge and approaches be made to provide for lighting conduits and pull boxes
in the proposed new bridge structure and its approaches, over and under said
structure, the City Of Rouno~e agrees to provide proper street lighting consistent
with other street lighting in the city for the reeainder of Elm Avenue. S. E.,
'included within said project, ut the same time and at no oddJtiona! cost to said
project or to the state, the City Manager submitted · written report, transmitting an
estimate from the Appalachian Power Company in the total amount Of $31,066.00 for the
lighting program, and recommended that the proposed lighting program he approved end
that the Virginia Department of Highways be requested to include said program into tt
existing plums for the Route 24 project, at project cost uith the understanding that
the city will pay:fifteen per cent of the actual cost of such improvements.
Nv. St,lief moved that Council concur in the reconneudstlon of the City
Rsuager mod offered the f,Il,ming Res,lull,o:
(Xl6??l) A RESOLUTION approving n proposed lighting program to be
accomplished in connection uith the City's Route 24 Project; and directing that
request be nude that the sane be incorporated into the Plans for the Route 24
ProJect at ProJect cost.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book ~o. 29. page 2.)
Mr. St,lieF u,red the adoption of the Resolution. The notion mos seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Resets. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
DJ]lord ................................................
NAYS: None ..................................O.
MILITARY COMPANIE$-MA~ER FIELD: The City Reneger n~bnitted · uritten reps]
culling attention to the fact that the lease of tho Gaited States G,var,meat on the
~avul Reserve Truinin9 Center site at ~aher Field Will expire on
Mr. Pollard u,red that the report be received and filed until such time os
u request for a new or renewed lease is received from the United States Government.
The motion nas seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
S£RERS AND STORM DRAINS-S'FATE HIGHUAYS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending that he be authorized to enter into an agreement with
the Virginia Department of Highways relative to the relocation of sanitary sewer
nuinn in connection with the Interstate Spur 581 project between Wlllianson Road and
Elm Avenue, S. E., and to the recovery by the cit~ of engineering expenses in the
amount of $515.33.
Mr, Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Ranng~
and offered the following Resolution:
(miD??2) A RESOLUTIO~ approving and authorizing the relocation of certain
sanitary sewer msi~; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement on
behalf of the City with the Virginia Department of Highways relative to the reloca-
tion of said s~oitory sewer mains and to the Cltyes recovery of certain engineering
expenses.
(For fail text of Resolution, see Rea,Inflow Book No. 29. page 3.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The ~otion nas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stollev. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .........~ .................. O.
STATE HIDHNAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Council authorize the acquisition of Parcel No. 016 from Mary Stewart Goens '
Galliund, et al., needed in connection with the constroction of Virginia State Rot~
Sgg, for the Sun of $7,?00.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloniog emergency Ordinance:
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(ulG??3) AN ORDINANCE outhorlxlng the acquisition of · merrell parcel of
lard needed for the CJty*s State Roet~ No. S99 Project. upon certain terms and
c,adiOS,ual fid providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 4.)
mr. St,lief moved the sd,pilau of the Ordinance. The motion wes secoeded
hy Mr. Pollard and adopted by the r,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Measrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,lief. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......... ~ .............................. 7.
NAYS: None ....~ ...................... O,
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Plan~ing Commission for'
study, report and recommendation the request of Dr. Lawr~n~el~. Paxton. et mx.. that
)r,petty located on the northmest corner of Rugby Boulevard and Tenth Street. N. W..
described aa Lots 20 and 21. Block B, Rugby Land Corporation. Official Tax Nos.
2231520 and 2231521. be fez,ned from General Residence District to Special Residence
District. tbe City Plannin9 Commission submitted o uritten report recommending that
the request be granted with the condition that a twenty-five foot setback from the
existing right of ~ay of Tenth Street be observed.
In this connection, a petition signed by tmelve home owners and/or
residents in the immediate area. opposing the fez,ming, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the petition be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. St,lief.then moved that n public hearing On the matter be held at
7:30 p.m., January 3, 1966. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation the request Of Mr. LeJgh Bartin that t~ northmest corner o~
a 5.25-acre tract Of land located on the south side of Braadon Avenue, S. Wa, west
of Langdcn ~oad, Official Tax No. 1620102, be Fez,ned from General Residence Distrlcl
to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report.
recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Stuart ~. Barb,ur, Jr..
Attorney,'representlng the petitioner, requesting u public hearing on the matter, ua
before Council.
Mr. St,ilar moved that a public bearing on the matter be held at 7:30 p.m.
January 3, 1966. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and ananimously adopted.'
ZONING: Council having r~ferred to the City Planning Commission for study
report amd recommendation the request of the H-D Corporation that a O.9~-acre
S. No, Official Tax No. 1300116, he fez,ned from General Residence District to
Special Residence District, the City Planning Commission submitted the foll m lng
'Recember l, 1965
Th8 Hooorsble Denton O. Dillsrd, Hsyor
nnd Hewbers of City Council
City of Roi·abe, Virginia
Gestlemen::
During its regul·r weetisg of December 1, 1965 the City Plsnnisg
Colmission considered the request of H-D Corporstion, os presented
by the petitlo·er*s otZar·ay, ir. S%·srt A. Dsrbour, Jr.
flsrbosr presested · site pisa for · proposed five slaty spsrtoent
building with 36 dwelling units, He further noted thst the
proposed building mould he 48 feet 1· height wJlh 46 off-street
parking npaces. The cleJm uss aide that the proposed development
was enltsble to the site locution.
Two neighbors oppo'sed the rezoning by contending that the proposed
apartment development would provide an excessive density, create
trsfric smd pithing congestion, sllow I building height not suited
to aurroundingproperties, depress surrounding property values, and
be contrary to both the existing ·nd proposed zoning urdlnnnces.
Upon discussing this request and all pertinent fsct0ra of loud use
planning, the City Planning Commission concluded that the proposed
Special Residence District wsa sot in beeping with good land use
planning practices. The commission noted thst the height and density
proposed was excessive for the subject property.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S! Dexter N. Smith
Henry D. floynton
Chairman"
In tbia connection, n communication from Mr. Stuart A. Barbour, Jr.,
Attorney, representing the petitioner, requesting permission to withdraw the petition
for rezoning, was before Council.
Mr. Stolier moved that Council concur in the request and that the petitions
be granted permission to withdraw Re petition for rezoning. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted n written report,
transmittin9 the resignation of Mr. Harold W. Hill from the Roanoke City Planning
Commission, effective imm diately.
Mr. Stoller moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure recognizin9 the services
rendered by Mr. Hill not only ns s member of the City Planning Commission, but other
Commissions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES;
ANNEXATION-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate
bids received on the construction of a sanitary saner in the Edgehill Corporatim
Subdivision west of U. S. Route 220 submitted the following report:
*December 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Rids were received and opened before City Council at its
regular meeting on Monday, November 29, for'the construction
of sanitary sewer to serve the Edgehill Corp. Subdivision.
as shown by the attached tabulation of bids, five (5) bids
were received with the apparent leu bid submitted by Aaron J.
Conner, General Construction, Inc. of Salem. Yfrginin, in the
amount of $16,6fl2.10.
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The apparent lea bid ·ppears to be In order s·d the contractor
ia co·tldered to be very acceptable For the proposed construction.
The engiteerts eatlmate for thlslroJect las $24,S00. Funds h·ve
bees appropri·ted lid ore ·veil·bin for the project. This cosatruc-
tie· il to be dose at Clt~ Expe·ae in accord·nee mith the Annex·ties
Order or lost year.
It is hereby recommended that · contract be sn·rded to Aaron J.
Conner, General Construction, Inc. in the sheens of $16,6R2.10.
APPROVED: S/ Boy R, Poll~rd, Sr.
Roy R. Poll·rd, St., Chairman
APPROVED: S/ Julian F. Rivet
Julian F. Rivet, City Manager
APPROVED: S/ B. B. Thompson
Bueford B. ThOMpSon
Purchasing Agent#
Mr, Pollard Moved that Council concur in the ~comn~dstion of the connittee
sad offered the folio·lng emergency Ordinance:
(=16774) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain public
sanitar! sewer mains in £dgehlli Corporation Subdivision. east of Route 220, by
accepting s certain bid made to the Cit~ therefor and anarding s contract thereon;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook NO. 29. page S.)
Nv. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
RATS: None ...........................
STATE HIGHMAYS: The committee appointed W tabulate bids received on the
demolition of buildings in connection with Highway Projects Route 24 and Route 599,
submitted the following report:
"December 1, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were received and opened before City Council at its
regular meeting On Monday, November 29, for the demolition Of.
buildings in connection nith Hlghusy Projects Routes 24 and
599 located On Elm Avenue, Dullitt Avenue, Jamisnn Avenue,
6th Street, 3rd Street, and 3~ Street, S. E. As shoun on the
attached tabulation of bids, tho (2) bids were received with
the apparent low bid be/ag submitted by Branch and Associates,
lac. of Roanoke County in the sum of $1T,420.00.
The proposed highway constructionwJll be advertised for
bids on December B. Prior to the commencement of the highmay
construction (approximately March 1) it mill be necessary that
the right of may be cleared of nil building obstructions: that
is the purpose of the sdbject bids. This moth mill be charged
to the Route R4 and 599 Projects ns an eligible item of cost,
and the City*s ultimate expense mill be fifteen percent (15~).
The engineer*s estimate for this uork is $22,000.00.
Subsequent to our advertisement of these bids, two (2)
small structures ·ere sold through the City Purchasing Agent
for the sum of $1.00 each. These structures are items 19 and
49 on our proposal sheet and can now be removed from the dem-
olition project. The low bidder. Branch and Associates, Inc.
has consented to the removal of these two buildings from his
contract, thus saving $60.00.
It Is hereby recommended that n contract be amerced to Branch
and Associates, Inc. it the cum of $1T,360o00, Proper Stale
Officials Rave reefemed the bid end found fl fm order, The con-
tractor is considered very capable of handling the proposed garb.
APPROVED: Sf Roy R~ Pollardr Srr
Roy R'. Pollard, St** Chairman
APPROVED: Sf Julian F~ Hiram
Julian F. Hlrot, City Manager
APPROVED: S! O, B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson.
Purchasing Agent'
Mr. Pollard gored that Camm:Il coo:ur In the recegmendnlIoo of the
committee and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~16775) AN ORDINANCE awarding n contract for demolition of buildings in
connection with the eonstraction of the Clty*a Route 24 and Route 599 Projects:
accepting a bid eade to the City for the performance of said work and rejecting
another bid therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 6.)
Rt. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Smaller and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
GASOLINE: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received for furnishin,
and deltre~Jng automotive gOaD]Joe lo the departments of the City of Roanoke for
the period beginning January 1o 1966, and ending December 31, 1966, submitted the
following report:
"December 1, 196S
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular meeting
on November 29, 1965 for furnishin9 and deliverin9 Automotive
Gasoline to various departments of the City of Roanoke for the
period beginnin9 January 1, 1966 and endin9 December 31. 1966.
American Oil Company submitted the lamest bid for supplying regular
gasoline to the City Garage and Mater Department as follcns:
City Garage
Posted Consumer Tank Kagon Price $ .1740 per gallon
Less Discount .0637 per gallon
Net ~ .1103 per gallon
Mater Department
Posted Consumer Tank Magon Price $ .174D per gallon
Less Discount .0560 per gallon
Net ~ ,~,!180 per gallon
Sinclair Refining Company submitted the lowest bid for supplying
premium gasoline to the City Garage and Fire Department ns folloms:
Posted Consumer Tank Magon Price $ .2040 per gallon
Less Discount ~0655 ~r gallon
Net $ .1385 ,per gallon
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prices at Roanobe, ¥irgleJe. The 'FaDed Coaasmcr Tank Wagon
Prices' ia effect Jt Roanoke, ¥1rglnic on date or deliver7 uJll
prevail. The above discounts sill remain the sane throughout the
year 1966, All prices are exclusive of State end Federal taxes.
American Oil Compa'my .quoted a one percent discount rep payment
mithin ten days free the date of eecb delivery of regular gaaoline
to the City GeKnge; houever, the terms for payment ere Net iStb
proximo on regul~ gasoline for the rater Oepertmemt. Sinclair
Refining Coupsay quoted Net 15th proximo ns their terms for
payment on premium gasoline for the City Garage end Fire Deportment.
It is hereby recommended that the leu bids be accepted ns outlined
in this letter.
Respectfully eubuitted,
CORRITTEK: S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S! Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. Dirat
S! Bt B, Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson"
Mr. Pollard moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the follouing Ordinance:
(~16776} AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of American Oil Company
for furnishing regular grade gasoline to the City Garage end to the Mater Department
for the calendar year 1966; accepting the proposal of Sinclair Refining Company
for furnishing premium grade gasoline to the City Garage and to the Fire Oepertment
for said calendar year; reJecting all other bids received for furnishing the City's
aforesaid gasoline requirements; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 29, ~ ge ?.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by MF. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council having received the report of the
1965 Charter Study Commission at its meeting on November 1, 1965, and hnvtn9 taken
the report under consideration in order that members of Council might have an
opportunity to study same before holding a public hearing on the recommended changes
t o the City Charter. e communicat ion from Mr. Thanes O. Rutherfoord, Ehairmnn of
the Charter Study Commission, requesting that in order that necessary steps may be
taken to insure presentation to the 1966 General Assembly of the recommended amend-
meats Council establish the date of the public hearing on the proposed amendments
set forth in the report of the 1965 Charter Study Commission and recommending that
the public hearing be held on December 21, 1965, was before the body.
Council indicating e desire to meet informally and decide mhich recommends
ttons of the 1965 Charter Study Commission it wants to hold a public hearing on,
Mheeler moved that the communication from the Charter Study Commission be filed.
eld thet the request be tshen under conslderctloo. The motion IlS seconded by Mr,
POld lcd uelllloesiy edopled.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper aeasure authorizing the City Manager to fill certain vacancies in vcrJous
municipal departments mince they are of On euergency nnture, he presented same;
mhereopon, Mr. Fond offered the follouing Resolution:
(u16777) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ certain
personnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 9.)
Mr. Pond oared the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller end adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
BUDGET-PAY ~LAN: Council basin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure rescind lng Resolution No. 15547. declaring it to be the sense of
Council that, until further notice, no vacancies occurring in city personnel shall
be filled except on recommendation of the City Manager with the prior consent of
the body, he presented a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 15547 to the extent
of the restrictions therein contained, but not ns to the policy of the body set out
therein.
Mr. Stoller indicating that he is willing to go alan9 with the compromise
Resolution since it repeals procedure rather than the policy of Council, Mr.
Garland offered tbs following Resolution:
(~16776) A RESOLUTION repealing certain restrictions contained in
Resolution No. 15547 adopted December 30, 1963, relating to the filling of vscnacie:
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 29. page 9.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion woe seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
A~ES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stol/er. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ACTS OF ACKNOMLEDGMENT: Council hnvin9 directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measnr~ recognizing the naming of Mr. Donnld'L. Jordan ns
Chairman of the Board of th~'National Association of M3nufncturers, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~16779) A RESOLUTION relating to DONALD L. JORDAN,
{For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 10.)
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NF. Wkeeler moved the adoption of the Res*lotion. The notion uae seconded
by Hr, Pond mud od*pled by the roll*ming vote:
AYES: Neosro, Garland, Jones, Pollard, PUado St*lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
In this connection, Hr. Jones pointed out that there are other natives
Renu*k* who have achieved not'laBel and international acclaim end that he thinks it
mould be ver~ appropriate to hove painted portraits of these people placed in the
Roanoke Public Library.
Mr, Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Wannger to
compile a list of such persons and to subuit the list to Council for its considera-
tion. The motion nos seconded by Mr. St*Ilar and unanimously adopted.
STADIUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the pr*gar
measure urging the continuation of the annual Thanksgiving Day Y.PoI. -
football gan* al Victory Studlum, be presented same: ~bereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered
the following Resolution:
(~16760) A RESOLUTION urging the continuation of the annual Thanksgiving
Day ¥. P. I. - V. M. I. Football Game at Victory Stadium.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29. page 11.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted b~ the follouin9 rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St*lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
Oillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
MOTIONS AND RISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LEGISLATION: Mayor Dillard presented a communication from the local
representatives in the 1966 General Assembly, suggesting their availability for
an informal conference with Council prior to the meetin9 of the Legi'slnture which wi
convene on January 12. 1966.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be filed and that Council arrange
an informal conference with tho local representatives in the near future. The
· otioa was secmnded by Mr. Stoller and nnanimous]~ adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the ueetin9 nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, REGULAR mEETING,
Movday, December 13, 1965,
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet in regular meeting It the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, December 13, 1965, at 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, ulth Mayor mallard presiding.
PRESEr~r: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence
Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.Billard ............
AHSENT; Councilman James E. Jones
OFFICERS PRESEA*F: Mr. Jvlian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Eincanon, City Attorney, and Mr, JoRobevt Thomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCAT/O~: The meetlvg was opened with a prayer by the Reverend E. Thom
Murphy, Jr** Assistant Pastor, Greene Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held aa Monday,
November 6, 1965, having been fmrnisbed each member of Council, on motion of
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond avd unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS CPO~ PUBLIC RATTERS:
SERERS AND STORM CRAINS: Pursuant to notice o[ advertisement for bids
on the construction of a sanitary sewer from the existing Lick Run trunk live to
the vicinity of the Intersection of Hershberger Road end Route 581, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Ronday, December 13, 1965,
and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone hvd any
questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any quentin
the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; mhere-
upon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
D. S. Blount - $ 31,671.25
Bryant*s Plumbing and Heating Company - 38,210.00
Aaron J. Conner, C,naval Contractors, Incor-
porated - 42,266.20
Hodglns and Pace - 44,312o50
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the comwitte
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stall,r, Chairman, Julian
Hlrst and D, Cletus Broyles, as members of the committee.
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGDRAYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisemen!
for bids on the construction of the proposed spur from RIMe Ridge Parkway to the
top of Rill Mountain, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.,
Monday, December 13, 1965, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no repre-
sentative present raising any question, the Mayor Instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; ah,r,upon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
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488
Brooch and Associates, Incorporated $
Albert Brothers Contractors, lncorpornted $8,~69.00
D. S, Bloust 59,435,50
Adams Construction Compnn! 65,0T0.00
Mr. Smaller moved that the bids be referred to n committee to be appointed
by the Mayor rot tabulation, report nnd recommendation to Council, the City Attorne
to prepare the proper measure in accordance ultb the recommendation er the committe
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed #easts. Hurray A. Smaller, Chairman, Julian F.
Birst and H. Cletus argyles as members of the committee.
CITY MARRET: Pursuant to notice of advertiseoent for bids on the removal
of an ammonia compressor, oil separator and accessories at the City Market, and
the furnishing and Installing of aneu ammonia compressor, two oil separators and
accessories, uith an alternate bid on Inrnishing nad installing one suction
accumulator, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday,
December 13, 1965, sad to be opened at that boar before Council, Mayor Dillard
asked If anyone bed any questions about the advertisement, end no representative
present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed math
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Bidder Amnunt Alternate
Carl H. Ressler - $ 9,327.68 $ 1,150.00
Mhitescarver Engineering Company,
Incorporated - 9,428.00 1,423.00
Mr. 5toller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointel
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the com-
mittee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. 5toller, Chairman, Julian F. B~st an
B. Cletus Broyles as members of the committee.
BBID6E$: Council haying referred the matter of constructing a low-mater
bridge at Buzzard Rock Ford to 1965-66 budget stody, and having declined to include
$20,000 in the 1965-65 budget for this purpose, but having referred the question
to the Capital Improvements Committee, Mr. Roy #, Dalton appeared before the body
and presented a communication, transmitting plans for widening the existing Buzzard
Rock Ford Bridge, and requested that this be done rather than constructing a
water bridge in the vicinity of the Buzzard Rock Ford Bridge as originally proposed.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: At this point, Mr. 5toiler moved that Council take up out of
order a Resolution authorizing the institution of proceedings for a declaratory
judgment velotingto certain controversies arising out of certain sewage trans-
mission and treatment agreements heretofore entered into by the City of Roanoke
and orders of annexation becoming effective thereafter. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
#r. Stoller then offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16781) A RESOLUTION authorizing the lestltetinu of proceedings for a
declaratory Judgment relating to certain controversies arising out of certnfe
seuage transmission end treatment agreements heretofore entered into by the City
end orders of annexation becoming effective thereafter.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rooh No. 29, page 13.)
Nv. Stoller moved the odop%lon of the Resolution. The motion mss seconde
by Hr. Rheeler nnd adopted by the follouing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ......................O. {Mr. Jones absent)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. Kenneth Lyons, Newton, Massachusetts
advising that he is interested in bidding on the construction of a community antenna
television system in the City of Roanoke in the event Council decides to request
bids. therefor, nas before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Vincent S. Nheeler, Chairmen, Clarence K. Pond and Roy R.
Pollard, Sro, in connection with its study of the question of permitting the con-
struction of a community antenna television system la the City Of Roanoke. The
motion was seconded by Mr~ Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STADIUM: A Resolution of Roanoke Jnnlor Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated
requesting that Council seek the assistance of V.P.I. and V.M.I. alumni in the
Roanoke area in an effort to prevent any alteration of the date and site for the
annual Thanksgiving Day V.P.I. - V.M.X. football game, was before the body.
Hr. Pollard moved that the Resolution be filed and that the City Clerk
be instructed to forward to the Junior Chamber of Commerce copy of Resolution No.
16780, urging the continuation of the nounal Thanksgiving Day V.P.I. - Y.i.I.
football game at Victory Stadium, as adopted by Council on December 6, 1965. The
motion was seoonded by Mr. $toller and unanimously adopted.
BONDS-CITY YRRASURER: A communication from Mr. J. H.' Johnson, City
Treasurer, advising that his city bond expires December 31, 1965, and requesting
that Council fix the amount of the bond as reqaired for the next four years mas
before the body.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard pointed out that the question of
purchasing a bond for the City Treasurer was referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Benton O. Dillord, Roy R. Pollard, Sr.,
Bm*ford B. Thompson and Jack B. Coulter for study, report and recoumendation to
,Council.
Mr. Garland explaining that an Investigation sbo#ed that the premiumsmith
other companies ere the same, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur Je the request
of the City Treasurer and offered the following Resolution:
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.490
('16T02) A RESOLUTION prescribing the amount of the bond of. the
Treasurer of the City or Ronnoke and approving the surety thereon,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 13,)
Mr, Stoller waved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Mbeeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
ATES: .Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rbeeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: N,ne ....................O, (Rr. Jones absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICKRS:
RODDET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, recom-
mending that $350 be transferred to cover Travel Expenses of oat-of-town applicnnts
for the position of Director of Libraries.
Rr.,Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
#manger and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(Zl6?B3) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~121, 'Libraries**
and Section ~166, 'Contingencies." of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordioance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 14.)
Rt. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion.was seconded
bT Mr. Garland and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Lillar~ ..... ~ ..........................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY MARKET: Councilhaving concurred in the appointment
by the City Manager of Mr. Donald R. Nolen as Clerk of the Market, effective
November 15, 1965, the City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that
the salary of Mr. Nolen be fixed at $450 per month as of the date of his appoint-
ment.
Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(;167B4) A RESOLUTION fixing the salary of the Clerk of the Market.
'(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 15.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
pURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting the following report from the Director of Public Marks
the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director of City Planning, with
reference to applying for federal funds in connection with the acquisition of land
and development of Strauss Park, and recommended that Council concur in the recom-
mendation Of the committee:
"DATE: December 7, 1965
TO: H~. Julian F, Hlrst, City Hnnager
FROM: Director of Public Moths, Director Paths and Recreation
nad Director of Planning
Oa March H, 1965, City Council by Resolution No, 16315 authorized
that application be mlde for Open Space Fends in connection with
Strauss Path, The total awoaat for the land acquisition wis given
et $42,750 with Federal participation indicated to be $12,795,
leaving the City's participation at $29,955.
There was included in the 1965-66 Gadget aa item of $4,500 for
tennis charts and na ltew of $14,000 for a park shelter that was
liter deleted, since the City did not have title to the lnnd, bat
we believe that It was the general feeling of Colacil that this
item would be restored after the lnnd wes acquired sowetime during
this fiscal year. The total nnouat of the three items listed
above, namely; City's part Of the land acquisition, the tennis
courts and the parh shelter would aeouat to $40,455,
Recently there hms been passed · neu Federnl law that Bakes 1~
possible for localities to acquire Open Space land and to develop
same ga the basis of 50 percent Federal participation and 50
percent City participation. In light of this new program a series
of conferences have been held between the three'Department Reads
signing this report, in aa effort to formulate an overnll and
complete development for the Strauss Perk. Attached is a break-
down of the various items aou proposed to be included ia the
City's application for Federni participation. Also, attached is
n plan of Strauss Path showing the proposed development. The
total amount of the Project is $106,500 with the City's SO
percent amounting to $S3,250. This represents $4,79S more than
was originally anticipated to be spent by the City on this park.
The proposal as herein recommended will give the City an excellent
park layout, fully and completely developed, that will serve a
vital need in a fast growing area and will be a real credit to the
City.
A draft of a proposed Resolution in the form suggested by the
House and Home Finance Agency has been turned over to the City
Attorney to put la final form for Council's consideration.
Mr. Strauss, the owner of the 10 acres, is very anxious to reach
settlement with the City on the land to be purchased from him.
understand that Council may be committed to purchase this land from
Hro Strauss.
Me recommend that City Council be requested to pass the necessary
Resolution to include the proposal herein submitted.
S! Ht Cl~tus Brovles
H. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Horks
S/ Rex T, Mt~ghell. Jr
Rex T. Mitchell, Jr.
Director of Parks and Recreation
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Dexter N. Smith
Director of City Planning"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Hanager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16765) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the filing of applicattol
for grant to acquire and develop certain open-space land.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 15.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uas seconde,
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .................. O. (Mr. Jones absent)
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GARDAGK EEMOYAL-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted
written report, transmitting o report from the Director of Public moths with regard
to application for federal funds in connection mltb the acquisition of land for the
East Gate Perk. and recommended that Council concur in the recommendation of the
Director of Public Movks:
UDATE: December 70 1965
TOt Mr. Julian F. Rirst, City Manager
FROM~ Mr. R, Cletus Droyles, Director of Public Works
In connection mith the East Gate Park Open Space application,
it mill be necessary to amend Resolution No. 16610, dated
August 30t 1965 pertaining to this same subject. Tho Resolution
must be changed to cover statements to the effect that undeveloped
Open Space land is not available:in the immediate area and that
there is land available in'the community for those families to be
displaced. Also, there are several other governmental type
clauses that must be Included in the Resolution.
It is now possible for legal and appraisal costs to be included
in the Open Space program, an amount estimated to be $S, lSO,
therefore, for the City to take advantage of this cost It will be
necessary for the totals In the original Resolution be changed to
cover these liens. The new figures as amended mill be:
City's share $29,625
Federal share 31.97S
Total cost of Project
The Federal Government will pay the entire cost of relocation for
persons displaced. This item is estimated to be $2,150.Oo and is
incluoed in the $31,975 shown above. (Federal share)
A draft of the proposed Resolution in the form suggested by the
Rousing and Rome Finance Agency has been turned over to the City
Attorney to put in final form for Council consideration.
Xt is recommended that the changes indicated above be made and
that a ne~ resolution be passed by Council in accordance therewith.
S/ R. Cletus Brovl~s
R. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works*
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(#16786) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the filing of applicatiot
for grant to acquire and develop certain open-space land.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page '16.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTME~: The City Manager submitted the follow-
ing report with regard to changes in personnel of the Police Department and Fire
Department for t'he month Of November, 196St
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 13, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police end the fire depart-
ment es of November 30, 1965:
*Police Department
*There mere no appointments or resignations ia the police depermen, t
during November, 1965.*
trite Department
'During the month or November 1965 the following personnel changes
occurred fn the fire department:
Resigned: Fireman Thomas V. Johnson
Reployed: Nelson D. Reed
Robert E. Jones, Jr.
*There wes one vacancy in this department at the end of November
1965.'
Respectfully submitte~,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
City #manger'
Hr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHRAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report recom-
mending that Council authorize the acceptance of certain awards made by comulssionel
in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel Nos. O46. 047,
046, 049, 060 and 085 la connection with the improvement and construction of Virgini
State Route 24:
"December 9, 1965
TO the Honorable Rayor and
Members of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
Awards made by Court-appointed Commissioners in certain condemnation proceed-
fags very recently tried in the Court of Law and Chancery have resulted, in the
cases hereinafter noted, in awards to respective property owners of amounts
somewhat larger than those previously authorized to be paid into Court for said
properties. A summary of the trihl of five recent cases, involving six-numbered
parcels, is as follows:
Commas- Difference-
City*s signers" Additional
Parcel Owners Offer Awards Cgst
046 Lavernla M. Lee ~ Sheen Lee $ 4435 $ 5600 $1165
047 Rrs. Renu Bradley, widow, et al. 2075 3250 375
046 ~ 049 Jessie ~ay Deel 7051 6600 1549
060 L.R. ~ Ella C. Barbour 3017 3100 83
085 Leigh P. ~ Virginia H. Huff 26699 30000 3301
Total Difference $6473
Upon review of the facts involved in each instance, the City Manager is recom-
mending to the Department of Highways and to the Council that the awards of
commissioners as above summarized be now concurred in by both agencies, the con-
currence of the representatives of the Department of Highways having been verbally
assured. Acceptance by the City of the awards made by the commissioners will
necessitate the City"s payment into Court of additional sums aggregating $64?3, as
above indicated.
There Is transmitted herewith for your consideration a resolution by which the
City uould, likewise, concur with the above-stated awards of commissioners and
would authorize payment into CoUrt of the additional costs set out opposite each of
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the aforesaid properties; nad it is recommended by the undersigned, with
of the City Manager, that this measure be adopted,'
ecncurrenc
.SI J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Stoller mated that Council concur Jo the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(m16787) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of certain awards made
by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel
Nos. 046, 047, 040 end 049, 060 and 065, being acquired rot the City*s State Route
Ho. 24 Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Bach No. 29, page
Mr. Stoller moved the ado'priam of the Resolution. The motion wes seconde~
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report recom-
mending that Council authorize the acceptance of certain awards made by commissioner
in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel Nos. 025 and
035 in connection math the improvement and construction of Virginia State Route 24:
"December 9, 1965
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
Awards made by Court-appointed commissioners in certai~ con-
demnation proceedings very recently tried in the Court of Law and
previously authorized to be paid into Court for said properties.
Commas- Difference-
City*s sioners* Additional
Parcel Owners Offer Awards Cast
025 Harry T. Hartman, et ux. $4600 $5500 $900
035 M.C. Haga 76 200 124
Total Difference $1024
Upon review of the facts involved in each instance, the City
Manager is recommending to the Department of Highways and to the
sentatives of the Department of Highways having been verbally
assured. Acceptance by the City of the awards made by the commis-
sioners will necessitate the Cltyts payment into Court of additional
sums aggregating $1024, as above indicated.
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration u reso-
lution by which the City would, likewise, concur with the above-
Court of the additional costs set out opposite each of the aforesaid
properties; and it is recommended by the undersigned, with con-
currence of the City Manager, that this measure be adopted.
la condemnation proceedicfa hrocght to acqoire Parcel 009,
the property of #rs. A. E. Rife° ccd others° ccd for which the
City had previously paid leto Court the scm of $3900° com-
of that parcel.
S/ J, N, Riacanon
City Attorney~
Attorney and offered the folloulag Resolution:
(u16760} A RESOLUTIO~ authorizing'the acceptance of certain awards made
by commissioners In condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel
Nos. 02S and 035. being acquired for the Ctty*s State Route ~o. 24 ProJect.
Dillard .................................. 6.
'December 10, 196S
Commis- Difference-
040 Josephine L. Showalter $16OO $2500 $700
above indicated.
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration a
S/ J. ~. Klncanon
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Mr, Stoller moved that Council ooaour ia the recommendation of the
Attorney and offered.the folloming Resolutioa~
(#16789) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of u certain sward
made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel No. 040, being acquired for the Ulty°s State Route No. 24 ProJect.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PLANNING: The City Planning Commission submitted its.annual report for
1964.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORY5 OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS:
CLAIMS: Mr. Paul C. Romeo appeared before Council and presented the
following communication with regard to n claim In the amount of $197.50 for damages
to his automobile as a result of colliding with a man-bole cover on Tenth Street,
N. W., in the vicinity of GFayson Avenue:
*December 13. 1965
Roanoke City Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I am writing this letter for the purpose of explaining the circum-
stances that caused extensive damages to a 1959 Chevrolet, 4 door
sedan, license number 444-966 Parma** as a result Of colliding
with a man-hole cover on a Roanoke City street. I also wish to
submit a claim for damages in the amount of $1g~.SO which is the
total cost of repairing the vehicle at Davidson*s Gulf Station
located at 10th Street and Patterson Ave.
The incident in question occurred the night of the 18th of
November 1965, at approximately ?:45 P.M., on loth Street HW near
the corner of Grayson Ave NW. I, Paul G. Romeo, being the owner of
said vehicle was traveling South on loth Street NM and mhlle passiog
over the area, containing the man-hole, ! was unexpectedly Jolted
by a loud crash beneath the rear of my car. I immediately stopped
the car and attempted to investigate what bad happened. It also
occurred that two women, Misses Shirley Wilson and Ann Craig, who
had.been traveling in a car a short distance behind me, also stopped.
They reported, to me, that they had seen the man-hole cover hit the
bottom of my car. If necessary, they are willing to sign written
affidavits to this effect. We then noticed that the man-hole was
uncovered, and that. the cover mas lying on the street. It was quite
apparent that the man-hole cover was not properly secured and as the
wheels of my car struck the top of the man-hole cover, it had dis-
lodged hitting the bottom of my car.
I called the City Police Department reporting the incident. Officer
Trail mas sent to investigate mhd in turn sam the damaged car and the
man-hole cover which had since been replaced over the man-hole. X
and Officer also noticed that as cars were passing over the man-hole
cover, it mould move considerably. This fact proved that the man-hole
cover vas defective, is than'It hod eot been properly secured,
rendering It a public nuisance. ] maeaged to drive the ear to
the service station, mentioned above, ulth Officer Trill
occompeoylog me, Here me encountered Sergeset Geroett mhD
obtained information regarding the occident nad the car dcmsge.
Since the accident, I have submitted e complete report to the
City Attorney, Mr. James Mincanoa, mko ia turn conducted an
investigation or ell the roots os submitted by myself, the Police
Department, and the Public MorRs Department. Consequently, he
has informed me that the City of Roonote is not considered liable
for dooeges incurred on this vehicle.
Thus, I em submitting this letter uith the hope that City Council
will reconsider the findings In this case end aline me Justifiable
compensation for the car daoage.
Respectfully yours,
Permanent address SI Paul C. Romeo
200 Cedar Ave
Hallow Grove ?, Pa. Paul C, Romeo
929 Campbell 5H, Roanoke. Va,"
Hr. Pond moved that Council take the claim under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
IN'fRODDCYION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16768, rezoning a 1.66-acre tract, a 3.07-acre
tract and · 2.60-acre tract of land located on the southeast side of Tenth Street.
N. N., between Hlllcrest Avenue and Round fllll Avenue, described as Official Tax
Nos. 2070222, 2070223 and 2070239, from General Residence District to Special
Residence District. having previously been before Council for its first reading.
read and laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Stoller offering the follouing
for its second reading and final adoption:
(u167G§) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title AY, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the ~ity of Roanoke, 1956, in relation to Zoning.
{For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 12.)
Ry. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
ZONING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure accepting the resignation of Mr. Harold ~. Hill from the City Planning
Commission with regret nad recognizing the services rendered by Mr. Hill not only
es a member of the City Planning Commission, but other Commissioa~ he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(#16790) A RESOLUYION regarding MR. HAROLD W. HILL.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook NO.. 29, page
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Ry. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................
NAYS: None ................... O. (Hr. Jones absent}
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLA~ROUS BUSINESSt
ELECZiONSt ~ro Stoller presented the foliomiag communication with zegnrd
to the question of the ese of voting machines in elections held In the City of
Roanoke:
.#~ecember 13, 1965,
Honorable Mayor and Yellow Members. of
Roanoke City Coancil,
Roanoke, Virginia,
Gentlemen:
The recent recount of the .votes in the Commissioner of Revenue
race demonstrated such probabilities of error in the counting
of ballots 'under'the present ~ntiqunted system that the oft-
discussed installation of voting machines becomes pertinent
once again.
A number of citizens have discussed this with me and doubtless
with som~ of you. I have pointed out that this mould increase
the Cost of elections, but these citizens at least bare stated
they are willing for the added cost to be a public charge.
Now much will voting machines cost? This is what we ought to
knou la time for deciding the matter for possible inclusion
in the next budget. The security of such machines against
tampering Is another factor uhlch we should consider.'
The request for machines in no way constitutes a criticism of
our election officials and. election Judges. The long voting
day, accumulated fatigue, often crowded and otherwise poor
working condttl~ns result in a built-in error factor for which
the officials and judges are not responsible.
Mbat agency should acquire this information? The electoral
board is an immediate possibility. Another is the City Manager.
Or a committee of Council could look into the matter.
Sincerely,
S! Murray A. Stoller.
Murray A. Stoller**
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that Mayor Dillard
appoint a committee to study the question. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted..-
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. 5toller, Chairman, Robert A.
Garland and Benton O. Dillard as members of the committee.
STADIUM: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. James M.
Satterfield, E. Marvin Lemon, Guy L. Furr, Rex T. Mitchell, Jr., and Earl A.
Fitzpatrick as members of the Stadium Advisory Committee expire on December 31,
1965, and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancies.
Mr. Mheeler placed in nomination the names of James M. Satterfield,
E. Marvin Lemon, Guy L. Fart, Rex T. Mitchell, Jr** and Earl A. Fitzpatrick.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. James H. Satterfield, E. Mary!
Lemo~ Guy L. Fart, Rex T. Mitchell, Jr., and Earl A. Fltapatrick were reelected
as members of the Stadium Advisory Committee for terms of two years each beginning
January 1, 1966, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. SATTERFIELD, LEMON, FURR,.MITCHELL AND FITZPATRICK: Messrs.
Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor Dillard ..... 6. (Mr. Jones absent
STADIUM: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. John A. Relley,
President of the Roanoke Touchdown Club, as a member of the Stadium Advisory
Committee rill expire on December '31, 19~5, and called for dominations to fill the
pending vacancy.
Hr. Mheeler placed it ·ollnutio· the ·lie or reacher T. Turner, Incoming
~esident of the ioeuoke Touchdou· Club.
· lexber or the Studiul Advisory Cotlittee for · tern of one 7eof beginning
Jtnuery 1, 1966, b! the follouing vote:
FOB MR. TURN£R: Heists. Gurlundo Pollard, Pond, Broiler. Hbeeler ·nd
Mayor Dillerd ............................. 6. (Mr. Jones absent)
ZONING: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. John M.
Cheppeleur, Jr., F. R. Brill. L. Blxood Norris. Richard R. Suedeglr end Jleel Y.
Meal as lelbers of the Board of Zoning Appeals expire on December 31, 1965, end
culled fo~ nouinutionl to fill the pending v~cuncies.
Mr. Broiler pieced in nomination the mimes of John W. Chappelear, Jr.,
F. R. BrJll, L. Bluood Norris, Richard B. Snedegar led James ¥. Ne·l.
There being no further nolinations, #essrs. John W. Chappeleur, Jr.,
F. M. Brill. L. Elmood Norris. Richard R. Snedegar end JIxe$.¥. Meal mere reelected
· c limbers of the Board of Zoning Appeals for terms Of three years each begin·lng
Junuur! 1, 1966. b! the following vote~
FOR MESSRS. CBAPP£LEAR. DRILL, NORRIS. SN~D£GAR AND ]qEAL: Messrs. Garland
Pollard, Pond. Broiler. Hheeler nad Mayor Dillard ............ 6. (Hr. Jones absent)
AIR POLLUTION: Mayor Oillard pointed out that the terms Of Mr. Robert L.
Lynn and Mrs. G. Harold Dove as members of the Advisory end Appeal Board, Air
Pollution Cen~rol will expire on December 31, 1965, and called for nominations to
fill the pending vacancies.
Hr. Broiler placed in nomination the names of Robert L. Lynn and Mrs.
G. Harold Dove.
There being no further nouinations, Mr. Robert L. Lynn and Mrs. Go Harold
Dove mere reelected as limbers of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution
Control, for terms of four years each begin·lng January 1. 1966. by the following
vote:
FOR MR. LYNN AND MRS. DOVE: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond. Broiler.
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ............................. 6. (Mr. Jo·es absent)
PLANNING: Rayor Dillard poi·ted oat that the term of Mr. John D.
Copenhaver ns a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission mill expir
on December 31, 1965, and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancy.
Mr. Broiler placed in nomination the name of John D. Copenhaver.
There being no further nouinntions, HFo John D. Copenhnver mas reelected
us a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Comuission for u term of three
years begin·lng J~nuary 1, 196~, b7 the following vote:
FOR MB. COPENBAVER: Messrs. Garlond, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Malor Dillard ................................. 6. (Mr. Jones absent)
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On motion-or Mr. Mheeler. seconded by Rt. Go,lend.end nnsnimoesl7 edopted,
the meeting mos edJourned.
APPROVED
ATTE ~r:
~City Clerk Mayor