HomeMy WebLinkAboutReel 28 (12/20/1965 - 01/30/67)COUNCIL. MEGULAM MEETING.
#ondny. December 20, 1965.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the YnnJcipnl Hnlldlng, Monday, December 20, 1q65, nt 2 p.u** the
regular meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillerd presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard, SI
Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Mheeler end Meyer Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincnnon, City Attorney, end Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Cuyden
Frazier, Pastor, First Foursquare Church.
MINL~ES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 15, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Pond, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
dispensed with and the minutes approved os recorded.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant t o notice of advertisement for bids on the construction
of four rigid frame metal hangars alan9 mith other appurtenant work at Roanoke
Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, December 20, 1965. and to be opened at thot 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
fellahin9 bids:
5. Le~i$ Lionberger Company
Southwest Duildin9 Corporation
Southwest Construction. Incorporated
Frye Buildin9 Company
Regionnl Construction Services,
Incorporated
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated
Steel Enterprise, Incorporated
Virginin Building Company, Incorporated
J. M. Turner end Company, Incorporated
$ 99.970.00
100,000.00
100,400.00
101.300.00
107,700.00
lOR,500.O0
114,700.00
114,700.00
116,990.00
Mr. Jones moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, r e port and recommendation to Council, the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure tn accordance wlth the recommendation of
the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Rirst
and Marshall L. Harris as members of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAyGROUNDS-STADIUM-WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids for operating concessions On city-oMned properties, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, December 20, 1965,
mud to be opened nt thut hoer before Council, Mayor 0illurd inked ir enyoue hud uny
questions ubout the udvertiseRent, and no re~resen~aLive present reining uny qaeation
the Rayor iustrected the City Clerk to proceed uith the opening of the bids: uhere-
upon, the City Clerk opened end rend the folioulng bids:
Runiclpal Stadium and Athletic Grounds st Ruber Field
Robert E, Stone 30 1/2~ Gross Sales
Harold A. Francisco nad
Patrick e. Eubae~ 30~ Gross Sales
SaEgel A. Garrison 30~ Gross Sales
Jieeie L. Xiunim 29~ Gross Sales
Peter N, Aposto]ou 26~ Gross niles
Richmond Concessionaire 28~ Gross Sales
J. Rack Nosh 20% Gross Sales
Children*a Zoo A top Rill Mountain
Richmond Concessionaire 28% Gross Sales
Robert E. Stone 26~ Gross Sales
Swing Ride and Pony Track at Children*s Zoo a top Rill Mountain
Noel J. Dalton $100 cash, plus
10~ Gross Safes
Rusena Park
Jlmmie L. Rlnnlx $175 Per Annum
Lorena R. Routt 50 Per Annum
Corrina Co~e Area
C. H, Clommer $400 Per Annum
Ar. Stol/er mo~ed 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 eith the recommendation of
tM committee. The motion was seconded by Rt. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Rayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stoller, Chairman. Julian F.
Hlrst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ~ELFARE-RUNICIPAL BUILDING-RECREATION DE PARTREhT:
Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on (A) interior painting of the city
home, (Hi interior painting of the o//icea of the Ult~ Auditor, the City Treaturer
and the Huilding Commissioner. (C) interior painting of the first floor of the
Rountnin View Recreation Center, (D) exterior painting of the Garden City
Recreation Center, and (E) exterior painting of the Buena Vista Recreation Center,
wlth an alternate if awarded the ~hole project, said proposals to be received by
the Clty Clerk nntil 2 p.m., Monday, December 20, 1965, and to be opened ut that
hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, and no representative present ralsiug any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed eitb the opening of the bids; ~bereupono the
City Clerk opened and read the folloulng bids:
L. R. Hro~n, Sr., K.B.
Paint Company Williams
Item A. $ 3,9T6.05
Item B. 1,~97.00 $1.S33.00
Item C. 1.450.00 2.289.00
lieu D. 547.00 713.0D
Item £. 1,019.00 1,163.00
Total 8,589.00 5.698.00
Alternate 8.450.00
Hr. Stoller saved them the bids be referred to I committee to be appointed
bl the Mayor for tubulotiono report nad recommendation to Council, the City
Attorney to prepare the proper necsure in accordance math the.recommendation of
the committee. The motion uus seconded by Wt. Wheeler ood euanlmousl! adopted.
Waver Dillard appointed Messrs~ Vincent S, Wheeler, Chairman, Julian F.
Hlret and B. B. Thompson es members of the committee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council, acting ns o committee of the uhole,
having previously set · public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, December 20° 1965.
on the question of o final apportionment end assessment on abutting ]andouners
of the proper auonnt to be assessed upon each said abutting owner as o proportional
part of the cost of constructing a public sanitary semer main and laterals to
serve certain properties abutting the same on Eastern Avenue, N. E.. and on a
portion of Wallace Avenue, N. E.. in the Jackson Park area of the city, the matter
uss before the body.
Mr. Paul B. Cramley~owner of Lots 15-27, inclusive. Block 17, Glen Falls,
located on the north side of Eastern Avenue, ~. E., between Thirteenth Street
and Light Street, appeared before Conncil in connection ~ith the proposed final
assessment of $1,669.96 against his property, ~rotesting that a paved street
bisects his land to the point uhere he is unable to use it and that he is unmillin
to pay the sewer assessment unless the street is relocated according to official
Hr. ¥ililau F, Clark, City Engineer, explained that pursuant to state
the city used its Judgment ns to · fair method of assessing the Iii ·nd me leaFed
the lied st the building line.
Everyone hiving been given on opportunity to be heard, Hr. Stiller Bayed
that the final assessments be approved as advertised ·nd that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the proper Be·sure. The Ration
seconded by Mr. Pond nnd usanlmously adopted.
LICENSES: Mr. John H. Thornton, Jr** Attorney, representing o group of
uholesole merchants aha ore members of the Roanoke Association of Credit Hen.
appeared before Council, protesting that the wholesale merchants b·ve been
dl·crininoted ag·inet in the amount of license tax imposed upon then, and requested
that the license tax be reduced so as to coBpure with the license tax on wholesale
rchants in other cities in the St·re of ¥irginio.
After · discussion of the question, Hr. Jones aired that the matter be
under advisement. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard ·nd unanimously
!i adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMRUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Finer Company.
transmitting a list of street lights installed ·nd/or removed during the month of
November, 1965, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
the communication was filed.
MUNICIPAL COURT: A communication from Judge Robert N. Spessard, tenderin9
Iihis resignation ·s Substitute Judge Of the Municipal Court, was before Council.
ir. Stiller moved that the resignation be accepted Math regret. The
Ii motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: Communications from the Compensation Board of
the Commonuenlth of Virginia, tentatively fixin9 the salaries and expenses of the
offices of the Attorney for the CommonMealth, City Treasurer, City Sergeant and the
Commissionerof the Revenue for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1966, Mere
before Council.
Mr. Stiller moved that the communications be referred to the Budget
Commission for its information in connection with consideration of the budget for ihtI
fiscal year 1966-67. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.!
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-HTREETS AND ALLEYS= A communication from the Belmont
Baptist Church, 825 Steuart Avenue, 5. E., requesting that four trees on the Ninth
Street side of its building between the street and sideMalk be removed, Mas before
Council.
Mr. Stiller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously
adopted.
In this connection, Rsyor Dillard advised Council that there eno s fatal
accident ebeB the driver of on automobile skidded and rnn into a locust tree on
Riverlnnd Rood, S. E** in the vicinity of Deoton Street, nnd that it bas been
requested that the tree be removed.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
skudy nad report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler nad unanimously
adopted.
TELEVISION: A communication from Mr, Jones K. Donohue, Boston,
Massachusetts, n~vising that be is interested in bidding on the construction of a
community antenna television system in the City of Ronnohe in the event that Council
decides to reqseot bids therefor, mos before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman. Clarence £. Pond nad Roy R.
Pollard, Sr., for its information in connection with its study of the question
of permitting the construction of a community antenna television system in the City
of Roanoke. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing
Fralin and Maldron, Incorporated. requestin9 that a 30.2?-acre tract of land
located north of Andrews Road and east of Cove Rogd. N. M., Official Tax No. 2240101
be rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District, was before
Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ANNEXATION-SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. M. Calduell
Butler, Attorney. representing Henry A. Davis and Madelon J. Davis, o~ners of 37
acres, lying in the County of Roanoke. and adjoining the Roanoke Technical Institute
p~rt of ~hich acreage has been subdivided ns Jefferson Forest. requesting an
expression of Council as to ~hat assurances may be given purchasers in the subdivist)n
that. in the eve~ of annexation, they will not have to p~y more for sewage treat-
ment than any other resident of the City of Roanoke, was before the body.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the matter was referred to the City Attorney for study and report to Council.
STADIUM: Council having adopted Resolution No. 16780. requesting that the
annual Thanksgiving Day V.P.1. - V.M.l. football game at Victory Stadium be
Virginia Military Institute, advising that V,M.I. and its alumni favor continuing
the annual Thanksgiving Day football game at Victory Stadium and expressing the
hope that Virginia Polytechnic Institute will be similarly interested, ~as before t~e
body.
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Mr. Stoller moved that the communication b~ flied etd thet the'City Clerk
be directed to express to 6eeersl Shell the appreciation Of Council'for his interest
lo the matter. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Po~lerd end unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Naneger submitted a written report, edtising
that emergency repairs coeplited at Roanoke Rooiiipal (Noodrue) Airport on November
18, 1q65, on the earth ramp by Draper Construction Company resulted in a total cost
of $877.18, thntthere is'a balance of $850 in the 1965~66 budget rot such repairs,
and recommended that $100 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to
ilSuppliea and Materials - Construction u~der Section :69, 'Airport." of the
~budget which mill provide adequate funds for the repairs and n slight excess
for
minor work that may be occurring through the remainder of the fiscal year.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(ml6791) AN OROINANCE to amend and reordain Section =On. 'Airport,' of
the 1965~66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. p~ge 22.)
~r. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,lief and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,Ilar. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
i!e ~ritten report, recommending that $10.000 be appropriated to cover recent
refractory repairs to the City Incinerator by Boiler Brick in the amount of $3,698.63
and to provide for maintenance cost for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Nr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Nanag~ and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $10,000 from
the Contingency Fund:
(~16792) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mBS. 'Maintenance.of
City Property," and Section ~166, "Co~ ingencies," of the 1965-66 Appropriation
Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Mr. Pollard 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: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council herin9 authorized the employment of Public
Administration Service to make a comprehensive revie~ of classification and compensa.
tion plans for personnel rules, and related uatters, the City Wanager submitted the
following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia
December 20. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virgiels
Gentlemen:
Public Administration Services. mhd are engaged by the City of
Roanoke to develop, prepsre end present ·n employee classification
end pay plot. hen eom complied its mark to the stage that it is in
the position to present its recommendations. The recommendations
us to the classification plum mere complete~ approximately · month
and one-half uno end submitted to the City Pursonuel Baird. The
Personnel Baird hun completed its mark mhich included a series of
meetings end · public hearing, and it has taken final action on the
classification
The second phase, that of the pay plan. is nam in form to be
officielly presented to the City. Hr. Robert Dunn of PAS mill
make the presentation ut the December 20. 1965. meeting of City
Council.
It is proposed to toke a period during the Deering to summarize
the method by mhich pay sceles mere generally developed and to sum-
marize the essentials of the plum. As restatement of · fact
by City Council. the pay plnn is dependent upon the classification
plan ·nd it was necessary that the first phase be completed before
the pay plan could be presented.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Rirst
City Manager"
In this connection. Mr. Robert J. Dana. Field Representative of the Public
Administratibn Service. appeared before Council. and presented the proposed Positio~
Classification Plan and the P~y Plan. as ,ell as a chart on class relationships.
Dunn explaining the methods used in the preparation of the Sma plans and the
recommendations for various classes Of city employees.
After e lengthy discussion of the matter. Hr. ~heeler moved that the
report be received and filed, that Council toke the Position Classification and Pay
Plans under advisement and that it expedite action thereon as much as possible. The
notion mas seconded by Hr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHMAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report recommend-
in9 that U, S. Route 460 (Orange Avenue) be widened to six lanes from the Interstate
Spur 501 eastmard to approximately Tinker Creek instead of four nt an approximate
cost to the city of $271,O00 rather than
"Roanoke, ¥irginia
December 20. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
6entlemen:
This is in reference to the proposed project for the widening
and improving of U. S. Route 460 (Orange Avenue) from the Inter-
state Spur (l-SRl) eastward to approximately Tinker Creek. It is
now recommended by the State Highuay Department, based On a more
detailed study of the project, that the roadmay should be constructed
for six lanes Of moving traffic instead of the four lanes
originally considered.
There is attached a letter from Mr. J. 6. Ripley, Assistant
State Urban Engineer, citing the proposal of the State Highway
Department and a memorandum to me from Mr. Bcoyles, Director Of
Public Works. in mhJch he summarizes the reasons; the cost factors
in the proposed provision of the project design; and, lhe tentative
scheduling of construction and financing of the project.
At preoeBt, 0rBuge Aveeno, ii om nvornge aeolian os between
~illiousos Baud and Sixth Street, X. E., cirrfeo I right-of-uny
width of 60 feet. The pavement width ~for~reet. The IBitlBl
propoool for roar lubes uotld have required B right°or~uny midth
of opproxinntely qO feet. Thio include0 B 14-fOOt .edlBo.
Under the current proposal to go to nix lnnes, the righ~-of-
may mfdtb uoBld be mpprezi,ute]y lid feet, BJth · roadioy m~dtb
from curb to curb of 94 feet. This neons that lB the Ben proposul
there mould be ·eceooitated ipproxiuntely 24 reel of additional
right of uny. This divided represento tun additional 12-foot
trnffic lumen, at oB addition or 12 feet oB either side.
Thio ndditionnl right or uny mill affect the requiremento .
ngninot adjoining property. In BaBy case0, there would Hot be
n geeot deal or difference betmeen tl~ original asking and the
inking involving 12 additional feet. The principle problem in
construction ufdeafng will he through the underpass where present
Orange Ave·me is willed oB either side. It is the proposal or the
State flighmay Uep~rtuent, as mentioned in Mr, Ripley's letter.
that aequJoJtJo· mould be such that through the greater portion
or this walled area, the enbnnkment mould bo by slope bank rnther
than aeu walls.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur Jn 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 unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Mauager submitted the following report recommending
that authorization be 9ranted for the acquisition of a 2.b3-acre parcel of land
owned by Mr. P. Roy Payne in the proposed clear zone for raamay 5/23 at Moanoke
Municipal (Noodrum) Airport:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 20, 1965
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There i$ attached and transmitted to the City Council a copy
cost of $3,105 ($3,000 for land and $105 for appraisal fees)°
S/ Julian F. Hirst
AIRPORT: Council having approved the application of Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, to the Civil Aeronautics Hoard for amendment to its certificate or
public coaveuietce.aad necessity rap Route 87 so as to authorize scheduled air
tralspOrtatJ~n hetmeen Rosaohe sad Nem Yorh, Nem Yorh, end Semsrh.,Nem Jdrseyo and
certain later~ediate points, and having authorized sad directed that the City cf
RoJaoke make application to the Civil Aeronautics Board to intervene in said pending
cane, and bating authorized the employment of consultant and legal services la auppo]
of sold city's intervention, the City Attorney presented a proposal from Mr. Cecil A
Beasley, Jr.. £or legal services and · proposal from Foster Aaaocietes. Incorporated
for consultant services.
Mr. Stoller offered the ~olioming i~soiution approving the euplolment of
the legal and consultant services:
(~lG?gJ) A R£SOLUTIOM approving the employment of certain consultant and
legal services for the City in support of certain proceedings pending before the
Civil Aeronautics Board.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 23.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motinn was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller% Wheeler and
Dillard .........................................
MAYS: Mane ...........................
HFs Stalker then offered the folloming emergency Ordinance transfeFFin9
SB,O00 from the Contingency Fund in connection with the employment of the legal and
consultant servicer:
(:16794) AN BROINAMCE to amend and reordaln Section :1, ~Council,~ and
Sectinn ~166. ~Conttngencles,' o£ the 1965-66 Appropriatinn Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Doo~ No. 29. page 24.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoptio~ of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted bl the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, pond, Stoller. Wheeler and Ma~or
Dillard ......................................... T.
MAYS: None ...........................O.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of gr. C. F. Kefauver and Bakey C.
and Willie R. Iddings that property located on the east side of Wbiteside Street,
N. E., between Huntington Boulevard and Drew Avenue. described as Lots 21 and 22,
Block,9, Huntlngtop Court, Official Tax Nos. 3181021 and 3280102. be rezoned from
Genera] Residence District to Husiness District, the Cit~ Planning Commission
submitted u written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Wr. Stoller moved that a public bearing on the matter be held at 7:~0 p.m.
February 7, 1966. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Plnnelzg Commission submitted the follou-
ling report recommendllg that Council request the local representatives In the Geleral
Assembly and State Senator FitzGerald Bemiss, Chzlrm~ of tie Virginia Outdoor
Recreation Study Com&isnioB, to do all mlthln their pouer to insure that any
subsequent state matching nssistnnce for Implementing outdoor recreation plans
include matching assistance for the Open=Space Land Program of the Housing and Home
Finance )meaty used by nrbsn areas: '
'Oeceober 16, 196S
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At Its regular meeting of Deceober 15, 1965, the City Planning
Commission adopted a motion asking City Council to request the
City°s representatives in the General Assembly and State Senator
Fitzgerald Bemiss, Chairman of the Virgltia Outdoor Recreation
Study Commission, to do ali uithin their pomer to insure that
any subsequent State matching assistance for implementing Out-
door recreation plaos include matching assistance for the Open-
Space Land Program Of the Housing and Home Finance Agency used
by urban areas. The City Planning Commission made this request
in viem Of the following facts:
1) On July 27. 1965 President Johnson issued Executive
Order 11237 abicA, amoflg other things, slated that
*The Open S~ ce Land Program shall be the primary
means of assistance to States and local public bodies
for the acquisition of open-space land which
located in and serves an urbanized area, such
squares, malls, and playgrounds, and parks, recrea-
tion areas, historic sites, and open spaces for
scenic purposes.'.
2) On November 1, 1965 the Virgi'nia Recreation Study
CoemJsslon issued an inventory and plan for stateMide
outdoor recreation entitled VJrqini~*s Commm Wealth
mbich included the Virginia Outdoors Plan. This
report stated *The principal sources of reveoue to the
Virginia Outdoors Fund, as proposed, are the State
money, 25~ State money, and 50~ Federal Land and Hater
S/ Dexter H. Smith
Chairman'
Mr. Jones toyed that Council concur Jn the reconmendstJon of the City
Planning Conaisslou and that the Rotter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of ~e proper measure comuendi~ the Virginia Outdoor Recreetios Study
Couuiasion on uhot it has done and requesting that the locnl representatives in
the General Assembly nnd the ¥irgioiu Outdoor RecrentJoo Studl Commission do oil
uithio their pouer to insure that any subsequent state notching assistance for
IRplenentlng outdoor recreation plans include matching assistance for the Open*Space
Lnod Program of the Banning sod Home Finance Agency used by urbnn areas. The notion
nas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
. REPORTS OF CORRITTEES:
SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on the construction of a sanitary sewer from the existing Lick Run trunk line to
the vicinity of-the intersection of Hershberger Road and Route 551 submitted the
following report:
"December 14. 19h5
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for the Construction of a
Sanitary Sewer from the existing Lick Run Trunk Line to the
vicinity of the Intersection of Hershberger Road and Route 581.
which bids were opened before City Council at its nesting on
Monday, December 13. 1965.
Four bids #ere submitted on the project. As can be seen from the
tabulation of bids the low bid was submitted by D. 5. Blount, in
the amount of $31,B71.25. The advertisin9 cost for this job mas
$16.00 making the total construction and advertising cost $31,689.25.
We base checked with the Auditin90epartment and find that funds
have not been appropriated for this project.
It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to D. S. Blount,
and that the amount of $31,869.25 be appropriated to cover the
Contract price and the advertising cost.
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
S/ Julian F. Hir~t
Julian F. Hirst
5/ H. Cletus Broyles
B. Cletns Broylea*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the followin§ emergency Ordinance accepting the proposalof
Mr. D. S. Blount:
(316795) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a certain public
sanitary sewer main from the existing Lick Run trunk line to the vicinity of the
intersection of Hershberger Road and Route 591, by accepting a certain bid made to
the City therefor and awarding a co~tract thereon; rejecting certain (~her bids; and
providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 25.)'
Mr. 5roller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the follomJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. P, Il,rd, Pond, St,lief. Mheeler and
Dlllerd ......................................... 7.
NAYS: Nose ........................... O.
Mr. St,lief then offered the folio, lng emergency Ordinance trnnsferrieg
$31,889.25 from the Contingency Fund:
(ZlhY96) AN ORDIN~S¢E to ,mend and reordnle Section ~16h. 'Contingencies.'
nnd Section ~170. 'Capitol,# of the i965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, nnd pr,viCaR
for nn emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinnnce O,ok NO. 29. page 26.)
Mr. St,lief moved the nd,pilau of the Ordinance. The notion mst seconded
by Mr. pond nnd adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrn. Garlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... ~---7.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHRAYS: The committee appointed to tabulate
bids receised on the construction of the proposed spur from the Blue Ridge Pavkmay
to the top of Mill Mountain submitted the f,Il,ming report:
'December 13. 1965
Y, the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for the Construction of the
Pro posed Spur from Blue Ridge Pa rhnay to Top of Mill Mountain.
uhlch bids mere opened before City Council at its meeting on Monday,
December 13,
Fonrbids sere submitted on the project. As can be seen by the
tnbulatlon Of bids the lam bid mss Submitted by Branch ~ Associates°
Inc., in the amount of $57,691.75. In connection uith this project
$200.00 alii be needed for Engineering and Material tests.
·e have checked with the Auditing Department nnd find that there
is an unexpended balance of $24,49D.29 in the Mill Mountain Improve-
meat Account.
It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to Branch ~ Associates,
Inc., and that an additional appropriation in the amount of $33,401.46
be made in order to cover the Branch and Associates* Contract and
the Engineering and Material Tests.
S Murra A. St,ilar
Murray A. St,lief
S Julian F. Hirst
3allan F. Nirst
S/ H. Cietus Bra les
B. Cletus Broyles'
~r. Stoller m,red that Connet! concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the propos~
of Branch and Associates, Incorporated:
(=16797) AN ORDINANCE providing for the constrnction of a sp~r ro~d ~rom
the Blue Ridge Parkway Mill Mountain Spur to the top of Mill Mountain, by accepting
a certain bid made to the City therefor and amnrding a c,ut Fact there.: rejecting
certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For f,Il text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29, page
#r~ Stoller moved the odoptioe of the Ordinance. The matins mas seconded
bl Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloein9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Mheeler end Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 7.
MAYS: Mane ............~ .............. 0.
#r. Stoller then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance transferrJmJ
the additional $33o401.4b from the Contingency Fund:
(m16798) AM ORDIMAMCE to amend and reordsin Section ~lbb, 'Contingencies
lsd Section ~170, 'Capitol," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Daub No. 29, ~ ge 27.i
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, StolleF, Wheeler ad YayoF
Dillard ........................................ 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
CITY RARKET: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on the
removal of an ammonia compressor, oil separator and accessories at the City
Rather and furnishing and installing a nam ammonia compressor, two oil separators.
one suction accumulator and accessories, submitted the folloming report:
~Oecember 15, 1965.
To the City Council,
Roanohe, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation Of bids for the Removal Of Ammonia
Compressor. oil separator and accessories; furnish and install new
Ammonia Compressor, tmo oil separators, one suction accumulator and
accessories, Bhicb bids Here opened before City Council at its
meeting on Monday, December 13, 1965.
Two bids mere submitted on the project. As can be seen from the
tabulation of bid~, the lam bid submitted by Csrl H. Kessler. in
the amount of $10,477.69, including the alternate bid, mhicb the
Committee feels is a necessary item. $9,500 mas set up in the
1965-b5 Budget for this equipment.
It is recommended that the Contract be awarded to Carl H. Kessler,
and that the additional amount of $9?7.88 be appropriated to cover
the Contract price.
S~ Murray A, Stoller ,
Murray A. Stoller
St Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
St B. Cletus Bro~les
H. Cletus Oroyles*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the folloning emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of Mr. Carl D. Kessler:
(~16799) AM ORDINANCE providing for certain improvements at the City
Market consisting of the rem oval of sn ammonia compressor, an oil separator and
certain accessories, and for the furnishing and installation of a nam ammonia
compressor, two oil separators, one suction accumulator and certain accessories;
accepting the proposal of Carl H. Kessler for providing said improvements; reject-
Jag another bid received for providing said improvements; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, ~ge 28.)
Nr, Stoller waved the adoption of the Ordinance. The lot lan was seconded
by Mr. Pood sod adopted by the follouiog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. pond, Stoller. Wheeler wad Mayor
Dillard ........................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................O.
" Nr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring th,
additional $977.08 from the Contingency Fund:
(z16800) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~90. "Market."
and Section z166.~'Contingencies." of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and provid-
ing for an euergency.
(FOr full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book NO. 29. page 29.)
Mr. Stoiler moved the adoption ~f the Ordinance. The Botion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Gar]and. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stall,r. Nba,let and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: None ............................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERAT ION OF ORB INANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSIJVESS:
S~ATE HIGHWAYS: Mayor Dillard presented a communication from the City
Attorney, advising that all papers and documents recently authorized to be
executed on behalf of the city with respect to the relocatiGn of the existing Elm
Avenue, $. E.. bridge, the acquisition of certain necessary easements from the
Norfolk and Western Railway Company and with respect to the release of that company'~
of the old or new Elm Avenue bridge, have now
further
obligation
of
been fully executed by all parties concerned; also, that ~e $15,000.00 payment
provided to be made by the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to t~ city aS part
~f the consideration agreed upon for the aforesaid release of bridge maintena~e
obligations has been received and deposited in the City Treasury.
Mr. Stoller mw ed that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ACTS OF ACKNONLEDGEMENT: Council having adopted Resolution No.
recognizing the naming of Mr. Donald L. Jordan as Chairman of the Hoard of the
National Association of Manufacturers, Mayor Dillard presented a communication from
Mr. Jordan, expressing his appreciation for the Resolution.
Os motion of Mr. Joaes, seconded by Mr. Stoller and nnonimously odopted,
the meeting nos odJoorned.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 27, 196So
The COuncil_ of rte City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the MoaJcipal Building, Monday, December 27. 1965, at 2 p.m., the regulas
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmeo Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence £. Pond, Murray A. St*lief, Vinceat S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABSE~: None ................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENt: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncano5,
-~Clty Attorney, and Mr. Milllnm F. Griggs, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Charles T.
Green, Pastor, Staunton Ave*un Church of God.
MINU~ES: Copy of t he minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 22, 19650 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 MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. M. K. Cunningham, Jr.,
Director, Division of Corrections of the Department of Melfare and Institutions,
transmitting a report on an inspection of the police lockup by the Division on
December 6, 1965, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were received and filed.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. M. g. Cunnlngham, Jr., Director,
~ivision Of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report on aa inspection of the City Jail by the Division on December 6, 1965, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the communication and report were received and filed.
STADIUM: A Resolution of the Roanoke Touchdown Club, requesting that
Council seek the assistance of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia Military
Institute 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.I. football game at
Victory Stadium, was before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the Resolution be filed and that a copy of
Resolution No. 16700, urging the continuation of the annual Thaoksgiving Day Y.P.Io
V.M.I. football game at Victory Stadium, be forwarded to the Roanoke Touchdown Club
for its information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
STADIDM: Council hiring adopted a Resolution urging the continuation of
the annual Thanksgiving Day V.P.I. - V.R.I. football game at Victory Stadium. the
folloming communication from Dr, T. Marshall Hahn, Jr** President of Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, advising that while no decision bis beeh made it is clear
· chlnge in the football game to a Saturday date is laevJtible to eliminate the
present use of ama Saturdays for one football game, mas before th~ body:
'December 20, 1965
Miss Virginia L. Sham
City Clerk
Municipal Rullding
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Miss Sham:
Thank you for your kind recent letter transmitting a copy of
Resolution No. 16780 concerning the VPI-VMI football game at
Victory Stadium, adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke at
its meeting on Monday, December 6, 1965. I am sorry a heavy
travel schedule during the past ten days has prevented by
responding to you more promptly.
Needless to say, I appreciate the interest expressed by the
Council in VPI and in this athletic event. Perhaps the following
information will be helpful to you.
First of ill, to the best of my knowledge, despite the nemspaper
stories which have appeared, no official of YPI or the ¥irginia
Tach Athletic Association, has advocated moving the game from
Roanoke or discontinuing the football series between ¥PI and
VMI, In the case of this Institution, as far as the date on which
a particular football game is played, including the game with YRl,
this is a matter left to oar Athletic ~irector, who has the
responsibility for developing the best possible schedule.
There are nam major difficulties associated with playing a foot-
ball game on Thanksgivin9 Day, and while no decision has been
made, it is clear a change to a Saturday date is inevitable. There
formerly mere many football games played across the country On
Thanksgiving. These games originated when students mere far less
mobile than is the case today and were unable to get home for
Thanksgiving. Now, with the high mobility of students, they are
expected home On Thanksgiving by their families, and nearly ali of
these football games have been moved to a Saturday.
Playing a football game On Thanksgiving uses two Saturdays in the
football season, the One immediately prior to and the one after
the Thursday of Thanksgiving. Since we must play a schedule of
ten 9ames, this makes our first game come a week earlier than
would be the case if we could use both Saturdays. Several major
problems result.
First of alit math the small number Of games on Thanksgiving, during
those years when this pushes the date Of oar first game to early
in September, me have major difficulty scheduling an opening 9ama.
This is why, for example, me end up playing a team like Tampa, and
the average gate of such a game, or even the average gate of such
a game and the YMI game cannot support a strong athletic program.
Secondly, the early date means that on approximately half of the
years, we must play our first game before school starts. This is
resented strongly by our students who share the view the VMI game
must therefore be played on Saturday.
In addition, since practice is not allowed until early September,
we must play our first game with a week less of practicing and condi-
tioning than many of the major schools. Particularly since the
weather can be quite warm for the game, this greatly increases the
chance of an injury.
You should also kno~ there is considerable opposition from parents
and students to our game math VMI being played on Thanksgiving Day,
The parents in particular mant to see their sons and daughters home
for family Thanksgiving observances. This is, of course, also an
important tradition.
The above difficulties, and mainly those centering ir,mud the
use of tn, Saturdays for one football game, leave our athletic
people uith ua impossible situatiol. We mom have the type of
program in u highly competitive nad expensive operation where
we cannot afford the luxury or tm, dates for one game. These
facts will dictate the decision, but there are additional
dimensions.
It now appears most likely ue mill gain admission to the
Atlantic Coast Conference in the near future. ! believe ~here
is ne question me mill become a member of the ACC, and the only
question has been that of timing.
As a member of the ACC, me mill be required to play six Con-
~ereace games. It is our pJaA to continue to play VMI and
Rllliam and Mary. We also mill play two other nationally
prominent teams, principally Southeastern Conference schools.
This ten-Rase schedule, and the associated flexibility required
to participate in the ACC scheduling meetings, will make it
impossible to commit two Saturdays for one game.
I might add one further observation. While the scheduling
details properly will be left to the Athletic Director. it is
my personal view that it mould be highly desirable for our
final football game to be with the University of Virginia,
This game, played on the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year,
mould be the big football game in the State, and the benefits
deriving from bringing forty to fifty thousand i~dividuals to
one of the two university campuses each year are self-evident.
In view of this point, it would also be my personal vieu that
the best date for the VWl game is the Saturday before Thanks-
giving.
The view has been expressed that Roanoke would suffer a business
loss if the game were changed to a Saturday. Rhile we cannot
place the business interests of Roanoke ahead Of the best
interest of the university and its athletic programs, those with
whom I have talked in Roanoke agree there would be no ~ucb
business loss. The hotels and restaurants would experience the
same level of business on a ~eekend as they now experience on
Thanksgiving. In addition, since the restaurants would then
be free to develop a Thanksgiving Day dinner patronage from
residents of the area, this additional business mould be gained.
The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are big business days
for retail merchants in all cities, doe to the beginning of
Christmas shoppin9, The crowds are so great that they are really
limited by the traffic and the capacity of the downtown area.
No decline Jn retail business activity has been observed in those
areas where the game has moved to a Saturday. in addition, the
availability of an additional Saturday, with the result Of an
additional major home football game, would give the hotels and
restaurants of Roanoke another big weekend of business. A home
football game in Blacksburg fills the Roanoke overnight accom-
modations for the weekend.
Perhaps it is unfortunate there was so much discussion in the press
prior to the game concerning the possibility of a change in the
date. However, the sports writers pursue this question each year,
recognizing themselves a change is inevitable at some date.
I do appreciate the interest expressed by the Council, and you
may be sure their views will be considered as coutinuinR consi-
deration is given to our football scheduling.
I hope you find the above information helpful, When a decision
Hr. Stoller moved thnt the connunlcation be flied and that Council
express Its appreciation to Dr, Hahn for the information contained therein, The
motion mss seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARYRKNT~ Conncil having adopted a Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to continue for a period not exceeding sixty days commencing
November 16, 1965, to sell and supply city mater to Valley Mater Company,
Incorporated, a commnnlcation from the Valley dater Company, requesting that
the city continue to sell and supply It water for an indefinite period, was
before the body.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller stating that he would be
~milling to continue the arrangement for u period of sixty days only, Mr. Pollard
lmoved that the arrangement be continued for a period Of ninety days and that the
fmatter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted, Mr. Stoller voting no. ,
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Fielding L. Logan, Jr., Attorney,
!representing Jarrett Brokerage, Incorporated, requesting that property located On
the north side Of Colonial Avenue, 5. W., between Persingev Road and Twenty-sixth
*Street, described as Lot 7, Block 6, Oaymont~ Official Tax No. 1260§07, be rezoned
from General Residence District to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollaro ann unanimously adopted,
the request Bas referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommend-
ing that $20,O00 be appropriated to Overtime Pay Under Job Classification in the
1965-66 budget.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $20,000 from
the Contingency Fund:
(~16901) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~165, "Overtime
Pay Salary and Wage Adjustments under Job Classification Plan,~ 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 30.)
Mr. dheeler 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: Nooe .................O,
BUDGET-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending that $35,000 be appropriated in connection with the acquisition of
rights of Hay for the Virginia State Route 24 project:
'Roanoke. Virginia
December 23, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Auditor. Hr. Thomas, adriset that the appropriation
in the Capital Improvement Fund for Elm Avenue (Route 24) and
approaches is overdramn by $27,000 because of the excess c,stol
right of may over the original estimates.
It is recommended that the City Council by ordinance appro-
priate $35,000 to this account to cover the pre,eat overdraft and
such other expenses as might be incurred, of which me are not
certain at this time.
The expenditures to date do not include right of way require-
meats from Community Hospital which hare not been resoleed.
All right of Kay costs will be reimbursed IOO per cent to
the City for items included in the project and the total costs
of such rights of way will be included in the over-all project
in Khich the City Kill participate by !$ per cent of the cost.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferrin9 $3S,O00
from the Contingency Fund:
(~16802) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u!66, "Contingencies,'
and Section ~170, "Capital." of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 30.)
Mr. St,Ilar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Rr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
CITV AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the
City of Roanoke for the month of November, 1965.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Tie City Attorney submitted the following report,
recommending that Council authorize the acceptance of an award made by commissioners
in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of Parcel No. 089 in
connection with the improvement and construction of Virginia State Route 24:
"December 21, 1965
To the Honorable Rayor and
Members of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Re: Condemnation of Parcel No. 069
Route No. 24 Project
An award wade by Court-appointed commissioners in certain
condemnation proceedings tried on December 20, 1965, fn the
Court of Lam and Chancery has resulted, in the case hereinafter
someuhat larger than previously authorized to be paid into Court
for the said property. A summary of the matter is as follows:
Coels- Difference
City's sioners* Additional
Parcel Owners Offer Aunrd Cost
069 Sa~ Golden 6. $10,400 $15,000 $4,600
Marion M. Cglden
Upon review of the facts involved, the City Manager Is re-
recommending to the Department Of Highwuys and to the Council that
in by both agencies. Acceptunce by the City of the award made
by the commissioners will necessitate the Clty*s payment into
Coort of the additional sum of $4,600. as above indicated.
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration a
resolution by which the City would concur with the above-stated
of the additional cost set out opposite the aforesaid property;
the City Manager. that this measure be adopted.
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney
Approved: S/ Julian F. Birst
City Xttorney and offered the following Resolution:
(z16803) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a certafn award
Parcel No. OBg, being acquired for the City's State Route No. 24 Project.
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 31.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................
NAYS: None ................O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STADIUm-WATER DEPARTMEr~: The committee appointed
submitted the following report:
"December 23, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were publicly opened an~ Fend before City Council at its
regular meeting on December 20, 1965 for operating concessions
on City-owned property for the year 1966, with an option to
renew for two additional years, in accordance with and subject
to the conditions and requirements contained in the bid form.
As can be sees from the tsbulotion, bids Mere received from ten
bidders. The highest and best bids received on three coscesslons
are os follows:
Locution Bidder Amount
Municipal Stadium & Athletic Robert K. Stone 30 1/2~ of
Grounds all gross
Food Concessions at Chlldrcn*s Richmond Conces- 26~ of all
Zoo siooaire gross sales
Maseoa Park Jimnie L. Minnix $175.00 per
annum
Only one bid uss received on each of the concessions listed below;
however, in the opinion of the Committee,the bids are fair and ·
reasonable.
Swing Ride ~ Pony Track Noel J. Dalton $100.00 on or
at Children*s Zoo before May 1,
1966, plus 10~
of all gross
receipts.
Carvins Cove Area C.B. Clemmer $400.00 per
annum
It is hereby recommended that the bids for operating the five con-
cessions be accepted as outlined above.
Respectfully submitted,
$! Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman
COMM1TTE£: S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Bjrst
S/ B. B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson~
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..Pond and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE-MUNICIPAL BUILDING-RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on painting the exterior and
interior of several city-owned buildings submittedthe following report:~
· December 22, 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were publicly opened and read before City Council at its
regular meeting on December 20, 1965 for furnishing all labor,
materials and equipment for the painting of certain offices
and buildings.
As can be seen from the tabulation, bids Here received from
tm0 firms. The lowest bid mas submitted by L. R. BroHn, Sr.,
Paint Company, at a total sum of $0,450.O0, on the basis of
being awarded the contract for the painting of all offices
and buildings listed on the Bid Form.
It is hereby recommended that the bid in the total sum of
$8,450.00, from L. Ri Brown, Sr., Paint Company, be accepted
for the painting of all offices and buildings listed on the
Bid Form. Funds are available for this moth is the Maintenance
of City Property nccount of the 1965-66 budget.
Hespectfully submitted,
S/.Vincent S, Wheeler
Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman
COMMITTEE: S/ Julian F. Hirst
: Julian F. HIFst
S/ B. B. Thompson
Hueford B. Thompson"
Hr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16804) A~ O~OINANCE awarding a contract for the painting of the
interior nad exterior of specified public offices and buildings in the City,
rejecting a certain other bid made for a part thereof; and providing for au
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook Ho. 29, page 32.)
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, Stoller. gheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..........O.
TAXES: The committee appointed to study the question of levyin9 a local
sales tax and to work with the City Attorney in the preparation of a Sales Tax
Ordinance submltted 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 committee
to study, report and recommend to Council the results of this study.
Also, ae were instructed to meet and work with other governmental
subdivisions l~ the Yaliey to ascertain whether or not this could
be a Valley-wide tax imposed by each governmental subdivision.
The committee has attempted to carry out the instructions of Council
to the extent that it has held many meetings to study and discuss
sales tax ordinances of other municipalities in Virginia, as well as
model ordinances prepared by the Virginia Retail Merchants Association
and the State Chamber of Commerce. Ordinances considered mere from
the following locations: Bristol, Norfolk. Richmond, Newport News.
Williamsburg, Petersburg, Charlottesville and Lynchburg. The chair-
man of this committee in an interview with Horace Edwards, city
manager, Richmond, obtained copy of the Richmond ordinance and dis-
cussed the basic points of the ordinance which might be applicable
to the City of Roanoke. Mr. Edwards was extremely helpful in point-
ing out various sections of the ordinance which are unlike the
ordinance submitted by the Virginia Retail Merchants Association.
In lihe manner, discussion mas held math Mayor James Ails, City of
Lynchburg, relative to Lynchburg adopting n sales tax ordinance;
and. as you know, ~ynchburg has adopted a sales tax ordinance with
an effective date of 1-1-66.
Some concern has been expressed regarding the State Retail Sales Tax,
with several-mell-knnwn organizations coming out in support of a
State Sales Tax. This method of state taxation has been before com-
mittees of our legislature on a number of occasions in the past only
to have it voted doun ia committee. Your committee feels that
this tax has been refused in the past because the state hsd a
surplus and that the to~ mos act needed, Ne would like to point
out that it is mom the opinioe of many that the state ulll this
biannnm have the largest general fund surplus ever. Some
estimates have reached $100,000,000. Your committee feels thnt
Yfrglnia, being as conservative os she is. fs not likely to
impose additional taxes mhen not needed, and more especially
mhen there is a surplus as large as the evidence today indicates
that It will be. In addition, It Is not so much a question es
to whether a State Sales Tox is eeeded but rather, ~Hou will
the pie be divided?' It is like enteriag a sueepstoke and
spending the money months before the horses leave the paddock.
Your committee is nell nware of the demands the citizens of
Roanoke are placing upon this Council for neu schools, libraries.
bridges, etc.. demands uhich me feel are Justly made. Ne are
aware of the RnJor Arterial Hlghmn7 Plan uhlch has been adopted
by this Council and the amount of money needed to proceed mith
this all-ieportant program. We are aware of the study recently
completed of the positions and salaries of the employees of the
City of Roanoke and the effect that this study will bare on the
future operation of the departments of government in O~r city.
Me are aware of the proposed school construction program mhich
hms a price tag of $$.$ million. There is no question but mhat
the City of Roanoke at a very early date must hare additional ,'
funds to meet the demands and requirements of a growing community.
Re feel that the day is fast approaching when the general fund
of our city will not longer be a source for capital improvements.
This prediction is based on the increased demands of our citizens.
the risin9 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.
would be feasible. This neetln9 ~as held and an expression as to
Court of Virginia precludes Roanoke County from adopting a sales
tax through its decision which dealt with Henrico County. However,
indicated that if and when permissive legislation is enacted
be forthcoming. Yhe Yowns of Salem and Vinton are presently
furnished for their study, and we hep~ and urge an early ~doption
governing bodies indicated a willingness to cooperate mith the
city, for they too have additional revenue needs which they feel
which we contend will drive industry and business from our city,
sales tax, which we believe is the most equitable tax of the
the broadest of all taxes imposed, affecting not only our local
with the understanding that it will be offered for passage
on January 3, 1966, with an effective date of March 1, 1966;
2. That consideration be given by this Council to the repeal
3. That consideration be given by this Council to the repeal
of the tobacco tax ordinnnce;
4.That t~is committee be discharged from its duties on
adoption of this sales tax ordinance;
5. That another committee, composed of councilman, be
appointed to seriously consider oue repeat - seriously
consider th~ license tax ordinabce presented to this
body by our appointed 'Tax Study Committee**
In closing, your committee realizes that this ordinance mill have
to be amended from time to time by this body as it becomes necessary;
and this, of course, is your duty and responsibility.
S/ Clar~nc~ Et Pgnd
Clarence E. Pond
S/ Vincent S, #h991~r
Vincent S. Mheeler
S/ James E. Jon~st Ch~rm~n
James E. Jones, Chairman"
Mr. Jones moved that Council adopt the report of the committee. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, a group of retired persons appeared before Council,
with Mr. A. Ak Akers acting as spokesman, and presented the following communication
requesting that food par,chased for use in the home and prescription drugs be
exempted from the proposed Sales Tax Ordinance:
"Roanoke, Virginia,
~ecember 20, 1965
Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor,
City of Roanoke,
and
All Members of City Council,
City of Roanoke,
Roanoke~ Virginia.
Gentlemen:
The Joint committee representing the American Association of
Retired Persons and the Association of Retired Railroad Employees,
wish to thank the Council Tax Study Committee for the courtesy
and consideration shown us at the meeting we held with them
December 14th. The people we were representing, however, were
sorely disappointed with the results of this meeting. They
felt tbat we should have been able to persuade their representa-
tives On City Council that, to be fair, they should have granted
the request to exempt food used in the home and prescription
drugs from being taxed.
Our committee believes the reason we failed to do this may have
been because: uith the sales tax giving you enough money to
meet the capital improvement needs of the city; with its giving
you enough money to raise the wages of the inadequately paid
employees of the city so they can have a decent standard of living;
with your having enough money will come the opportunity to do all
of the things that ittles to make Roanoke the progressive city
it should be; that because of these things it Is probable that
in your exultation at being so near to realizing your ambition
for the city*s welfare, you have overlooked the predicament in which
you would be putting your lowest income class - the retired citizens.
These retired citizens must eat. Old age has made them infirm.
They must be cared for by doctors. They cannot choose to buy
or not to buy food Or medicines. They must have both to live.
~e feel sure that the sales tax, even with the take home food and
prescription drugs exempt, will furnish enough money to enable
you to accomplish most of the things you really want for the city.
Of course ~e have some retired people who resent taxes in any
form. But most retired people are anxious to do all they can
to help make theclty abe wecau be proqd of. They do not object
to your taxing them If they have a choice to buy or lot to buy
what you tax. They do object, however, to your levying taxes ca
the absolute necessities of life especially when these oecessftfes
are so hard to get. Please do not make this low,income class of
citizens more unhappy than they ave.
Me ere addressing this letter to 'each and every member of city
council to urge that each individual member help get these two
items exempt from the sales tax. We feel straggly that take
hone food and prescription drugs should not be taxed. Mon*t
you help us?
Sincerely,
S! A. A. Akers
A. A. Akers
$./ Leslie O, L~nq
Leslie O. Long
V. M. Heazei
S! J, Ht ,R~tt
J. R. Routt
S/ D~ Lt Lynch
D. L. Lynch'
Joint ComMittee
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. M. A. Dickinson, Attorney, representin9 the ~en Car Franchised
Automobile Dealers of Roanoke, appeared before Council and presented a communication
advising that his clients are interested Jn the recommendation that a committee be
appointed to consider the License Tax Ordinance presented to Council by the Tax
Study Committee.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication from Mr. Dickinson be received
for consideration at such time as the License Tax Ordinance is studied. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones nod unanimously adopted.
'A joint sales tax committee representing the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce.
the Roanoke Merchants Association au~ Downtown Roanoke, InCorporated, appeared
before Council, with Mr. H. Clay Ferguson, Jr., acting as spokesman, Mr. Ferguson
readl.g t~e iai l ~wi'ng s'tat .... t advising that the th ..... ganizati ..... pport the
proposed Sales Tax Ordinance with the exception of the failure to exempt out-of-city{
deliveries: ,
~December 27, 1965
Sales Tax Position Statement
Mr. Mayor and Members of Council:·
seating all three organizations, have considered the proposed city sales
tax ordinance.carefully. I, H. Clay Ferguson, Jr., am speakin9 on
behalf of this Joint sales tax committee.
In view of the urgent financial needs of the ~ity, the uncertainties
The exception is the failure of the proposed ordinance to exempt
out-or-city deliveries from the proposed tun per cent tax, We
are convinced th·t failure to exempt out-of-city deliveries mould be
· powerful detere·t to persons from other ports of the Roanoke
Yalley and the state who bare previously come here to shop lo
significant numbers, #e know that a local sales tax will encourage
some city reside·ts to shop elsewhere. We do not believe it
would be f·ir to loci·de l· the ordinance · provision which will
also escourage pate·rial shoppers from outside the city to stay
out. In addition, we find that many other Virginia cities which
already have a sales tax, exempt out-of-city deliveries. These
cities Include Charlottesville, Newport ~eus. Hampton. Portsmouth.
Norfolk. YJrginia Beach. and Bristol, Va. Oat-of-city deliveries
will be exempt when Richmond and Lynchburg sales tax ordinances
become effective.
In riem of these facts, we ask that one additional change be made
in the proposed ordinance to exempt out-of=city deliveries.
This will make it possible for us to Support the ordinance, which
me believe is othermise fair and in the best interests of the
city.
We give this support with the sure knowledge that no one likes
a new tax. but that these taxes are necessary from time to time
if the progress of our city is to be furthered. We have ·ever
disagreed that the city needs substantial additional revenue to
meet urgent ·ends, including new and improved schools, highways,
bridges, a civic center and a higher pay scale for our city
employees, Just to name a few of the more obvious requirements for
the immediate future.
Me are confident that if a majority of council reels this new source
of revenue is needed, and that If that revenue is properly applied
to our needs, Roanoke mill move ahead rapidly. It is our desire
that City Council and the business community more ahead together;
that if we are to have a local sales tax we work together to make
the tax work to the best advantage Of all concerned, and that
immediate attention be given to relief in other areas, such as the
tax on personal property On household effects, the tobacco tax,
and the merchants license tax.
On behalf of our joint sales tax committee and the organizations
it represents, I want to commend council*s sales tax committee,
chaired by Mr. Jones and including Mr. Rheeler and Mr. Pond, for
their courage in proceeding with what they knew would not be a
popular task, and for their skill and patience in trying to draft
an ordinance which would be as fair as possible to all who are
affected by it.*
Mr. Pollard moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Robert H. Wagner raised the question as to whether or not the proposed
sales tax would apply to the sale of livestock.
Mr. Wagner was informed that the sales tax would not apply until the
finished product is sold in retail stores.
Mr. H. F. Stoke spoke in opposition to the proposed sales tax.
Mr. Garland reiterated his previous statement made at the Council meeting
on June 2H, 1965, opposing the sales tax.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the statement of Mr. Garland again be received and
filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
The City Clerk was then instructed to place the Sales Tax Ordinance on
the agenda Of Council for January 3, 1966, as recommended by the Sales Tax Committee
ELECTIONS: Council at its meeting on December 13, 1965, having referred
to a committee composed of Messrs. Murray A. Smaller, Chairman, Robert A. Garland
and Benton O. Dillard the question of installing voting machines in the City of
Roanoke, Hr. Stoller presented the following interim report:
'Oecember 27, 1965.
Donornble #ayor and Fellow Yenbers of
Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke, Virginian
Gentlemen:
The matter Of installing voting machines in the City of Roanoke
was referred to a committee of Councilman Garland, #nyor Dillard,
and the undersigned as Chairman by action of Council on December
13, 1965. For various reasons a great army people are interested:
Election officials because it mould affect their duties, City
forces which set up the polling places uho hope their work
be made less cumbersome, citizens mhD believe the election count
should be made more trustworthy, businessmen who sell the various
voting machines available, politicians uhc see fn this an Inter-
esting topic for public discussion, and nuns media mhd find this
a suitable vehicle for moral-pointing and some fairly dramatic
stories...because la this there is conflict of opinion, and
therefore drama, and therefore hems.
This Council Ii indebted to James A. Ford, one of our citizens,
nba sent us a copy of the December 10 essay in T~m~, page 37 of that
issue, which offers a good. short backgroand article.
Eventually it appears we will have to choose one of three courses:
1. Continue the use of paper ballots, as a majority of
the country*s precincts still do.
2. lnstall the conventional automatic voting machine
which handles about 500 voters a day and has an
initial cost of about $1,500-$1,600. Doward Buyer
was quoted by the World-News as observing that such
machines uould cost Roanoke an estimated
for the right number Of machines in the various-size
precincts.
Install the so=called electronic voting machine. The
IBM Votomatic which was demonstrated to Mayor Dillard,
various legislators and election officials and me on
December 22, can handle 200 voters a day and would
cost about one-fifth of the conventional voting
machine cost, i.e., 150 machines at $165 per unit -
$27,750, The ballot is a pre-punched IBM card which
Is counted by a computer which can be rented OF
borrowed. The counting is done at a central place
in all of these electronic devices. (The only thing
electronic is the counting.) The Coleman system uses
a paper ballot which Is marked u/th fluorescent
This enables a speedy count by the UNIVAC computing
system which is an electronic scanner and costs
$650,000 and so far as I knou no One around here has
one. Another scanner system is called the Cubic
Votronic and the scanner costs $30,000.
The complication at the present time is in the state law. Unless
u device is authorized by state law, it cannot be used. (As a
home rule man, I cannot agree with this but it is the las.) The
only devices thus far authorized are two of the conventional voting
machines, the Shonp and the Automatic.
The 1964 General Assembly passed an elaborate law permitting the
use of ballot marking devices and tabulating equipment for counting
ballots. The particular device must be approved by the State Doard
of Elections. So far none have been approved.
I shall be in Richmond December 29. On December 23 I ~rote Mr.
Levin Nock DaviSe the veteran secretary of the Board, for au
appointment at 11:30 a.m. or 12 noon on December 29. X will let
you know what happens.
My personal inclination ls that the IBM device has much to recommend
it. It is five times cheaper than conventional voting machines uhich
in my opinion are outmoded. It has won public acceptance ~here used
(California, Georgia and Oregon) and is now permitted and said to be
slated for use in about ten other states, The IDM Company is of
course one of the highly-regarded corporate giants. I have been told
that the 1964 law is supposed to have had the IBM device in mind,
but in my opinion the burden of obtaining SBE approval Is on IBM.
Mr. Garland has ashed City Manager Hlrst to obtain other infor-
mation. It mill be interesting to hear the claims of the other
companies.
You will be informed of future developments.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A.' Stoller."
Mr. Stoller moved that the interim report be filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: '
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council having taken the matter of setting a
date for a public hearing on changes recommended by the 1965 Charter Study Commis-
sion under consideration with a view of holding an informal meeting for the purpose
of determining which recommendations of the Charter Study Commission moald be
considered at the hearing, the matter was again before the body.
Mayor Dillard pointed out that Council acting as a committee of the ahole
has decided which recommendations will be considered at the public hearing and
the City Attorney has drafted a Resolution providing for the hearing accordingly.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution providing for a public
hearing at 2 p.m.., January 10, 1966, on proposed amendments to the City Charter:
(316605) A RESOLUTION providing for a public hearing at which citizens
may express their views c~ncernlng certain proposed amendments to the Roanoke
Charter of 1952, OS amended..
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 33.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ams seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................. 7.
NAYS: None .......... O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure fixing and approving the amounts to be finally assessed
against .abutting property owners in connection with the construction of a public
sanitary sewer main and laterals to serve Eastern Avenue and a portion of Wallace
Avenue, N. E., he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the follouing
Resolution:
(~16806) A RESOLUTION relating to the Jackson P ark area sanitary sewer
project; fixing and approving the amounts to be finally assessed against abutting
property ownersserved by said sewer; and providing for the recordation of the amoun!
of said final assessments in the Judgment Lien Docket in the Clerk*s Office of the
Husttngi Court of the City of Roanoke,
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29. page 34.)
Hr. Stoller moved the ~doption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jbeelor and adopted by the folloulug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler end Msyor
Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None .......... O.
SERERS AND STORR DRAINS: Council buying directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure fixing and approving the amounts to be finally assessed
against abutting property owners in connection with the construction of o public
sanitary sewer main and laterals to serve portions of Robyn Road, Wright Road
nnd Cvestoo Avenue, S.M., be presented same; whereupon, Rt. Wheeler offered the
f,Il,wing Resolution:
(n16607) A RESOLUTIOH relating to the Robyn Road. Mright Road. Colonial
Avenue and Creston Aven~e. S.~., sanitary saner project: fixing and approving
the amounts to be finally assessed against abottlng property omners served by
said sewer; and providing for the recordation of the amounts of said final
assessments in the Judgement Lien Docket in the Clerk's Office of the Hustings
iiCourt of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Fond and adopted by the f,lin,fag vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................
NAYS: None ...........O.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council baring directed the City'Attorney to prepare the
proper measure concurring in .a proposal to provide for six lanes nY traffic on
Route 460 from its intersection with Interstate Spur Route 561 easterly to Zinker
Creek rather than four lanes and indicating the willingness of the City of Roanoke
to pay its agreed proportionate part of the project expense, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
(ui6606) A RESOLUTION relating to certain improvements to Route 460
from Interstate Spur Route 561 easterly to Tinker Creek.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ,as seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................
HAYS: ~one .......... O.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing and directing the acquisition of a 2.63-acre parcel of land
In Roanoke County from Mr. Preston R. Payne, in order to provide an unobstructed
approach to Runway 5/23 at Roanoke Municipal (#oodrom) Airport, for a coosideratioo
of $3,000, he presented'same; mhercupos, Mr. Stoller,offered the following emergency
Ordloance:
(al6UOg) AN ORDINANCE outhoriziog and directing the acquisition of a
2.63 acre parcel of land in Roaoohe Couniy for Municipal Airport purposes upon
certain terns and conditions; and providing for on emergeocy,
(For full t~xt of Ordinao~e, ~ee Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Stoiler moved the ~doptioo bf theOvdinance. The notion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond and a~opted by the folloming vote:
AYEs: Messrs. Garland, Jsnes, Pollard, Pond, Stbller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................ 7.
NAYS: None ..........O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$3,105 from the Contingency Fund to corer the cost of the parcel of land and
appraisal fees in the amount of $105:
(~16010) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section a166, 'Contingencies,~
and Section zlTO, 'Capital," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
I (For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 3§.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
· by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
iMayor Dillard ..................
NAYS: None ..........O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council havin9 taken under advisement the Position
Classification and Pay Plan, Mayor Dillard stated that the City Manager has informed
him it will take several weeks to study the plan, that the city employees feel
adequate time should be given to studying the plan so that it will be right when it
the opinion every employee in the classified service should be given an increase
Of one-half step.
Mr. Nheelev concurred with Mayor Dillard and moved that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure retroactive
to January 1, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond.
Mr. Stoller stated that it was the fault of Council the plan was not
ready on time for adoption by January 1, 1966, that if Council approves an
increase of one-half step it sill be continuing past policy which sill not correct
inequities in the Pay Planand that in his opinion the same purpose could be served
by making the Pay Plan retroactive to January 1, 1966, when it is adopted.
Mcssrs, Pollard, Jones and Uarland agreed mith Mr. Stoller that Council
should not act hastily in the matter,
Mr. Stoller offered a substitute Motion thut changes uheu made in the
~ay Plan be retroactive to Jacuory 1, i966. The motion nas seconded by Mr. GarliC.
Mayor Dillard ruled the sbbstltute motion out o( order.
Mr. Stoller pointed out that the Item is not on the agenda, that the
uoanlmous consent of Council Is required to consider un item not on the agenda
and that he objects to consideration of the matter.
Mayor Dillard instructed the. City Clerk to put the item on the agenda for
the regular meeting of Council on January 3, 1966, and stated that he Mould have
the City Attorney prepare the proper measure for consideration at that time.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. RheeleF and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
Mayor
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETINOo
Moadayo January 3. '1966.
The Council of the City Of Roanohe met In regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday, January 3, 1966. at 7:30 p,m., the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Mobert A. Gsrland, James £. Jones. Roy R. Pollard, 5r
Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Rheeler and May~ Benton O.
Dillard .............................. ~ ..... 7.
AHSENT: None ....................
OFFICERS I~ESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Klncanon, City Attorney, sad Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Warren E. Miller, Associate Pastor, Central Church of the Brethren.
MINU~ES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 29, 1q65, 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.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council baying previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m..
Monday, January 3, 1966, on the request of Dr, Laurence E. Paxton, et ux., that
property located on the northwest corner of Rugby Boulevard and Tenth Street.
described as Lots 20 and 21, Block H, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos.
2231520 and 2231521, be resorted 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 with the condition that
twenty-five foot setback from the existing right Of way of Tenth Street be observed
"December 2, 19~5
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this rezoning request at
its regular meeting of December 1, 1965. Mr. James P. Hart, Jr.,
showing a proposed 7 unit apartment development for the subject
property. Be noted that the subject property on Tenth Street
seemed more appropriate for apartment development than for
single family or duplex housing. Mr. Hart further stated that
the proposed development would improve rather than depress
property values in the general area. ir. W. E. Cundiff, developer
of the subject property, indicated that an adequate setback would
be observed along Tenth 5treat for the proposed widening
scheduled for 1970-1q75.
Arguments were presented by several neighbors opposing the
rezoning on the grounds that the proposed rezofllflg would lower
property values and othermise be detrimental to area residents.
A petition with approximately tmenty names was filed in
opposition to the proposed rezoning.
' 3.4
Cou$Jderlng the existing mixture of load nsc ig~the ores. the
extent of the proposed development, end the Increusiug krsffic
volumes on Tenth Street, the City Planning CeegfnnJon concluded
that the proposed use of laud is feasible, appropriate und in
beeping gith sorrounding land ones.
Tke Clt~ Plutting CoeuJssiono therefore, recognends to City
Council tkst this request be grunted nlrb the condition that
n theOry-five foot setback frou the existing right-of-gay
of Tenth Street bo observed in order to silos for future
ing.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. Snith
Henry B. Boynton .
Mr. Janes P. Hart, Jr.. Attorney, representing thc petJtJooers, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
Al~o appearing wusRr. ~. E. Cundiff MhD proposes to develop the property,,
Mr. Cundiff displuying a plan for u seven-unit apartment, udvising that the
structures gill be tso-story buildings and that un adequate setback Mill be
observed along Tenth Street for future Midenin9.
Rt. Clarence N. Patterson uppeured before Council in opposition to the
proposed rezoning, Mr. Patterson protesting that Mr. Cundiff Mill not be livin9
on the property, that it has been his observation Mhere apartments in the vicinity
have been rented out by non-resident o~ners the caliber of the tenants tends to
decrease, that the property owners in the area have a nice neighborhood and they
want to keep it that ~ay.
Also objecting to the type of persons who might live in the apartments
acre Mr. Ardle A. Reeve and Mr. Slims w. Bond.
Mr. Cundiff assured the.objectors that if he does not have good tenants
he Mill get rid of them.
Mr. Jones questioned the existing mixture of land use in the area referred
to by the City Plannin9 Commission.
Mr. Hart explained that several of the properties are being used for other
than general residence purposes either under the 'Grandfather Clause* or
conforming permits,'
Mr. Stoller stated that he does not think it Mill hurt the property of
the objectors if the rezoning request is 9ranted and moved that the follo~ing
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~lBBll) 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.
MHEREAS, application h~s been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the northwest corner of Rugby Houlevard and Tenth Street, ~. H., described
us Lots 20 and 21, Block 6, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2231520 and
2231521, rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
~HEREAS, the City Planning Commission hun recommended that the hereinaftel
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Special Residence
RHEREAS, notice required by Title 1¥, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of goaaokeo 1956. relating to Zoning, has been published in 'The
Rocnoke Rorld-Meos,' n newspaper 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 3rd
dcy of Jcnuary, 1966, at 7:30 p.a., before the Council of the city of Roanoke, at
which hearing oil parties ia interest and citizens mere given an opportunity to
be heard both for and cgainst the proposed rez6ning: and
RHEREAS, this Connc.il, after considering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, 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 amended and reenacted in the following parti:ular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the northwest corner of gugby Boulevard and Tenth
Street. N. W.. described as Lots 20 and 21. Block 0. Rugby Land Corporation,
designated on Sheet 223 of the Zoning gap as Official Tax Nos. 2231520 and ~231521.
be, and is hereby, changed from General Resiience District to Special Resi deuce
District and the Zoning Map Shall be changed in this respect, but the twent~-fi¥e
foot set back from the existin9 right-of-way of Tenth Street be observed in any
construction on the property.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and. accordln9 to the vulin9 of the
Chair, UBS adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond and Stoller ......................4.
NAYS: gessrs. Jones, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................3.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearin9 for T:30 p.m.,
Monday. January 3, 1966, on the request of ~r. Leigh Bartin that the northwest
corner of a 5.25-acre tract of land located on the south side of Brandon A~enue,
S. M., west of Langdon goad, Official Tax No. 1620102. be rezoned fro~ 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:
~December 2, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Comoission considered this rezoning request at
its regular meeting of December 1. 1965. Mr. Stuart A. Bsrbour,
Jr., attorney representing the petitioner, stated that the
petitioner wished to sell the subject property to the Southland
Corporation to build a convenience food store. He further noted
that adjoining apartment owners did not oppose the rezoning
proposal. It was contended that the subject property was not
suited for residential development.
Arguments mere presented by au area resident opposing the rezon-
lng on the grounds that proposal was an example of spot zoning
in a site location ill suited for such commercial development.
Ia considering the rezonJsg, the Plnnnltg Commission noted thor
the proposed use of the subject property would constitute spot
zoeing~ it was further noted that theeventuel four lowing of
Hrsndoa Avenue would not allen west hound traffic to turn left
to use the proposed conveaienc~ food store.
The City P]xonJog Commission, therefore, recommends that this
rexosleg request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Henry B. Hoynton
Chairman'
#r. Stuart A. narbour, Jr., Attorney. representing the petitioner,
appeared before Council In support of the request of his client. Mr. flatboat
udrisiog that he bas in his flies a petition signed by tenants of the Yorktown
Apartments stating they hare no objection to the proposed rezoniug.
A group of property owners in the oreo appeared before Council in
opposition to the request for rezonlag, With Mr. ~erbert S. Kurshan acting as
spokesman. Mr. Knrshan pointing out that the proposed new Zoning Ordinance calls for
the ares to be used for multi-purpose dwellings with no business whatsoever, that the
operation of a convenience food store on the property will increase traffic
congestion in the area, that Brandon Avenue is the only entrance t o the city not
bordered by business and that property owners in the vicinity did not object when
the adjacent land mas rezoned for the Yorktown Apsrtments because they were
assured by Council at that time that the apartments would be 3 buffer zone fo'r the
remaining residential property On Hrandon Avenue.
Also speakin9 in opposition to the proposed rezonin9 were Messrs. YeFnon L.
Duncan, J. Russell Stamper, Norman T. Pirkey, John A. Draper, Sr., A. E. Kessler
and Dwight A. Walker.
Everyone havin9 been given an opportunity to be heard on the matter, Mr.
Stoller moved that because of the previous promise Of Council that the rezoning
of adjacent property would be a buffer ~one the request for rezoning be denied.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Council at its meeting on December 27. 1965, havin9 received a
proposed Sa/es Tax Ordinance from its Sa]es Tax Committee for study and considera-
tion with the understanding that it would be offered for passage On January 3. 1966,
with an effective date of March 1, 1966, a large group of citizens appeared before
the body to be heard on the matter.
Mr. William B. Hopkins, Attorney, representing the barbers and beauticians
of Roanoke, protested that the proposed sales tax on the business of a manicurist,
operating o barber shop, a beauty parlor and a hair dressing establishment is o tax
on personal services to.the individual.
Also speaking for the barbers and beauticians were Messrs. James S. Hall,
Earle M. Martin, Lawrence R. Buckelew. Emmett Harry Lee, Kent A. Scuffs. Rufus C.
Hurt, Sr., Roy W. Dalton and ~rs. Lorn J. Hail.
Messrs. Leslie O. Lougo A. A. Ahers and ¥. M. Heezel, representing the
American Association of Retired Persons and the Association of Retired Railroad
prescription drugs be exeapted from the tax.
Mr. A. C. Veda ushed whether or not retired military persons mould he
Included in such un exemption and uss informed that the exemption mould apply to
everyone If grunted.
Mr. M. R. flsuuer voiced the opinion that a referendum should be held on
the 'proposed sales tax.
Mr. John J. Outlet, represenling · Joint sales tax committee of the Roanok
pornted, reiterated that the three organizations s~pport the proposed Sales Tax
Ordinance with the exception of the failure to exempt out-of-city deliveries.
Mr. E. M. Blankenshlp. Bptlciun, requested that the proposed sales tax
apply to furnishing eye glasses instead of being restricted to an optician.
the Virginia RunlclpB! League, transmitting a statement of the League Mayors'
Hr. Jones, Chairman of the Sales Tax Committee. explained how the
Mr. Uarland reiterated remarks formerly made in opposition to the
proposed sales tax.
"January B, 1966
The Committee under Councilman Janes E. J~nes which prepared
ship in the finest tradition. They studied the subject
thoroughly, examined various ordinances.of other jurisdictions.
with them to discuss spec-iai problems and the lmplementa%ion
ADVANTAGES:
i. It is a productive tax.
2. The burden of the tax is relatively small and is distributed
throughout the year in small and convenient payments. It is not
too great a burden, especially when the personal benefits
received in education, health, welfare, and many other services
are considered.
3. It spreads the cost of government to all groups of citizens.
Some citizens pay little or nothing in direct taxes. All
citizens should make some sacrifice by sharing in the expenses
of government. The taxpayer should be tax consious and taxes
should be visible to the taxpayer. Under a retail sales tax, the
payer is made more fully aware of his contribution.
3. It is easy to collect and the cost of administration is low.
4. It produces revenue from tourists and transients who pass
through and cannot be reached/in other ways.
OBJECTIONS:
1. Its regressive nature, it bears more heavily on the poor.
Families having a small income must spend u disproportionate
amount of it for necessities. The tax burden is not distributed
on tho basis' of ability to pey. fa this re~pect it is like the
tax on gasoline and other commodities. Houever. since in
¥irginiu~ue'collect very large sums math the lacuna tax, uhich
the poor pay h~rdly st all. it Js more expedient and desirable
to apply · soles tax.
2. It iS argued that the sales tax has u dampening effect on
business.
3. #erckuuts object because it is u nuisance to collect, requir-
itu more clerical help aid bookkeeping. The proposed ordinance
compensates merchants for the extra cost of collection.
4. It is difficult to administer, is aa unfair burden to small
businesses, and does not loner the property tax burden.
So much for the arguments. The curious thing about the current
discussion ia that there ore leu aha oppose · sales tax
categorically. Some at the most vlolemt opponents of · local
sales tax are the most ardent proponents Of a state sales tax.
I take exactly the opposite viev. ! believe in local govern-
went. Local government ought to he responsible for the
administration of local services. Governments which spend the
money ought to raise the money. I believe it is the duty or the
State to give the local governments adequate legal authority to
raise the money required for the financing of local services.
ipparently it was no grand design for municipal home rule that
brought on the splurge of local sales taxes. Those ia Richmond
believe in State centralization and unfortunately some of our
legislators and newspapers agree nith them. We should impose
a local sales tax and resist any effort to take it anal from us.
Roanoke is standing at the crossroads. I vote to 90 forward.'
Mayor Dillard expressed the opinion that action on n local sales tax
should be deferred until Roanoke County has the authority to levy a sales tax.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed
Sales Tax Ordinance, Mr. Jones moved that Section 2 (e) of the proposed Ordinance be
amended to eliminate the words *the business of a manicurist, a barber shop,
beauty ~arlor, a hair dressin9 establishment and a hypnotist", The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard moved that Section 2 (e) also be amended to substitute the
words "furnishing eye glasses* instead of 'an optician*. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pond moved that Section 4 be amended by adding subsection is) to read
Mr. J?ees moved tb~t Section ~6 (e) be amended to rend es tolloua: "Any
person mbo shall neglect, ~uil or refuse to collect the tax herein provided; or,
mbo shell advertise or hold net to the public ie ney amuser, directly or ledlrectly.
that he mill absor~ ell or any part or the tax; or mill relieve the purchaser,
consumer or lessee of the payment oF oil or uny part ut the tex; or, who shell toil
to pay the tull amount ut the tax required by this Ordlesnce us shoee on his monthly
report; or, mbo shall tile o raise or fraudulent report uith willful intent to
detreud the City of eny tax due under this Ordinance; or. who shall willfully or
heouinqly, directly or indirectly defraud or attempt to defraud the City by false
claim to any exemption provided for in Section 4 of this Ordinance; ora who shell
violete uny provision of this Ordinance shell be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof, Jf such person is a holder of a certificate issued pursuant
to this Ordinance, he shall he fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one
thousand dollars or imprisoned in Jail for not more than tuelve months or both;
otherwise, if not a certificate holder, he shall be fined or imprisoned, or both.
in the discretion of the court, not exceedinq the ~enalties hereinahove provided."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(316812) AN ORDINANCE imposing end levying e retail sales and use tax
from March 1, 1965 to December 31. 1965. both inclusive, and every year thereafter,
unless othermise changed by the Council; prescribing the time when the doing of cart
acts or things required to be done hereunder, including the collection Of such taxes
shall commence; providing tar certain exceptions; defininq certain terms; providing
tar the payment and collection at such taxes; defining violations or the provisions
of this ordinance, and prescribing penalties therefor; providing for the severabilit
of the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases hereof; and providing
for the codification of the provisions hereof as Chapter 10, of Title ¥I of the Code
of the City of Roanoke. 1956; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 29, page 39.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption ut the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stoller,and Wheeler .................
NAYS: Mr. Garland end Mayor Dillard .....................................
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communicatim from Mr. Russell R. Henley,
Executive Director, City Of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority. advising
that it is necessary to effect u minor change in the narrative of the redevelop-
ment plan, commonuealth project, in order that a ~arcel of land located at the
northwest corner of 6ilmer Avenue and Fourth Street, N. E.. may be used for an
interim public use by the City of Roanoke, and requesting that the amendment be
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur la the request of the City or
Roanoke Redevelopment nad Bossing Authority and offered the follouiug Resolution:
(~16013) A RESOLUTION amending the Bedevelopuent Plum for the Commnsmeultl
Redevelopment ProJect in the northeast section or the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29. page 61.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
secondod by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, iheeler nod Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: ~one ...........................O.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Paterson, Hoaell nad
Heather, Incorporated. requesting u refnnd of $$~.25, representie~ a five per cent
penalt~ on its 1965 personal property taxes since its original check for payment of
said taxes was mulled to the Commissioner of the Rerenue prior to the deadline of
December 5, 1965. with n neu check in on adjusted amount covering the deletion of a
duplicate assessment being fnruarded to the Commissioner of the Revenue after the
deadline, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be denied. The motion mas seconded by
Rt. Wheeler nnd lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Stoller, Wheeler and Rayor Dillard .......................3.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard and Pond ........................ 4.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that the mtteF be referred to the City Auditor
and City Attorney for investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Rheeler pointed out that the City Code provides that the first
regular meeting each month shall be automatically adjourned at 11 p.m., and moved
that the meeting be adjourned accordtngly~ The motion mas seconded by Rr. Stoller
and unanimously adopted.
AppROVED
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Janaary 10, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 10, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, math Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEI~: Councilsen James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence E. P,ad,
Murray A. St,lief, Vincent S. iheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ..................
ABSENT: Councilman Robert A. Garland ....................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James
Kiocaoon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Th.mas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert
Tatlock, Pastor, First Christian Church.
MINLrfES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
December 6, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr.
St.lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
LIBRARIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furniture and
equipment for the Raleigh Court 5ranch Library, said proposals to be received by tb~
City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, January 10, 1966, and to be opened at that hour
before Council, Mayor Dillard asked If anyone bad 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; uhereupon, the City Clerk
opened and read proposals from the following bidders:
Brownson Equipment Company, Incorporated J. H. Pence Company
Southern Desk Company Knoll Associates,
Remington Office Systems Division of Sperry Incorporated
Rand Corporation Estey Corporation
Mr. St.lief moved that the bids he referred to a committee to be appointed
by th~ 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. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, James £. Jones
Murray A. St,lief. Julian F. Hirst and O. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
LIBRARIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids off bookstacks for
the Raleigh Court Branch Library, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, January 10, 1966, and to be opened at that hour before Council
Mayor Dillard ~s~ed 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:
Estey Corporation - $ 4,826.00
Vlrglole Metal Products Division The Gray
Yamofscturing Company - 5,00T.O0
Brounson Equipment Company, Incorporated - T,ISO.O0
Mr. Mheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the #ayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance math the recommendation of the commltte
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unamimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Robert A. Garland. Chairman. James £.
Jones, Murray A. Smaller. Julian F. Hirst and B. H. Thompson as members of the
committee.
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m..
Monday. Jnnuary 10. 1966, on proposed amendments to the City Charter, the matter
was before the body.
Mr. M. M. Armistead, III. appeared before Council in support of the
proposed changes, particularly the amendment to Section 34 with regard to the annuel
appropriation and the amendment to Section 47 with regard to bond issues.
Mrs. Robert M. Stone, Jr., President of the League of Women Voters of the
Roanoke Area, stated that the League of Romen Voters is opposed to the proposed
change in Section 34, but is in faror of the proposed amendment to Section 4?.
Mr. Richard H. Hahn appeared before Council and presented the following
statement mltb regard to the proposed amendment to Section H and Section 47:
"In proposing amendment~ to the Roanoke City Charter for
consideration at a public hearing to be held on January 10, 1966,
the Council of the City of Roanoke rejected in large measure the
recommendations made by the 1965 Charter Study Commission. This,
of course, is the prerogative of Counctl, and I do not take issue
with its course of action nor, for the most part, with the content
of the proposed amendments.
Nevertheless, I take it to be the purpose Of a public hearing
on proposed Charter amendments to provide an opportunity to con-
sider not only the substance of the proposed amendments but also
the form in which the amendments will be presented to the General
Assembly. Accordingly, because of my familiarity with the Charter
and with Council*s proposed amendments, I feel it is appropriate
for me to make it clear upon the public record that I take issue
with the substance or form of two of the proposed amendments and
with Council*s rejection of one of the amendments proposed by the
1965 Charter Study Commission.
Sectiqn ~ - The proposed.amendment provides for the deletion
of the sentence 'No person elected to the Council, whether he
qualify or not shall during the term for which he is elected, be
elected or appointed to any position Or office of trust or profit
under the city government.' The language in the present Section
6 is no more than a general recognition of the wisdom of pro-
hibiting elected members of Council from being appointed to other
positions of profit under the city government and Of the desirability
of prohibiting members of Council from serving on Commissions and
in other positions or offices of trust. Roanoke certainly has
enough qualified persons to serve on commissions and in other
positions or offices of trust. The present prohibition in Section
O, which Council proposes to delete, should be retained.
Scction 47 o The proposed amendment to Section 47. mhich deals
1965 Charter Study Commission.and is the most important recom-
mendation included in Council*s proposed amendments. Nevertheless,
language of the proposed amendment is (a) cumbersome, (b) contains
It is also necessary to ~olet out that Council rejected the
1965 Charter Study Commission s proposed emeedment of Section I of
the current chef,er providing for · eem description of the Cityts
boundaries. Sectioe IS.l-g08 of the Cede or ¥1rgieia0 1958,
provides In part that *the charter of a monicipel corporetloe
defining its boundaries hereafter amended shall eot contele the
metes and beunds of the municipal corpora,Joe, but the beundarJes
thereef shell be incorporated therein by reference to the recorde-
lion of such filing of decree or order (of the Court) or to said
act (of the General Assembly)* It nas for this reason that the
Commission proposed en amended version of Section 1. There is no
reason why a technical provision such as this need be discussed
at a public hearing, end it is Counoil*s legal obligation to
provide the General Assembly uith the Commission*s proposed amend-
ment to Section I mhen Council's proposed amendments are submitted
to the General Assembly.'
Mr. H. F. Stoke appeared before Council In opposition to the proposed
amendment to Section 47.
Everyone having been given an Opportunity to be heard, Mr. Stoller offered
the following Resolution.
(m16814) A RESOLUTION requesting the General Assembly or Virginia to
enact certain amendments to the Hoanoke Charter Of 1952, as amended.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 62.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote, Mr. Pollard stating that he is
lopposed to the amendment to Section 47, but that since he is in favor of the
remainder of the amendments he will vote for the Resolution:
AYES: Messrs. Jone~, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Rayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ......................... O. (Mr. Garland absent)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCH00[S: The following communication from the Roanoke City School
Board requesting appropriations for the Tutorial and Counseling Project and Project
Second Step, was before Council:
"January 6, 1966
TO the Honorable Rayor end
Rembers of City Council
City of Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting January 4, 1966.
approved two federal programs to begin January 24, 1966 and to be
completed June IO, 1966:
1. Tutorial and Counseling Project - Under Title II,
Public Law 81-874 es emended by P.L. 69-10. Title
For the Educationally Deprived in the Junior High
Schools in Disadvantaged School Attendance Areas.
2. Project Second Step - Under Title I, Public Law H9-10 A
Program to Provide Individually Prescribed Compensatory
Education for Educationally Deprived Children in Grades 1,
2 and 3 in Disadvantaged School Attendance Areas.
'Both programs have been approved by the State Department of
Education.
The School Board respectfully requests Roanoke City Council to
appropriate funds for these two projects as follows:
Tutorial and Counseling Project - $141,315.52
Project Second Step
The cost of these tmo projects mill be reimbursed 100~ from
federal funds. The reimbursement sill be requisitioned and
received on a monthly basis as the funds are expended.
Attached los sill find a budget classification of these funds.
Yours very truly,
SI A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher, Business Wausger
and Clerk of the Board'
la this connection. Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the School Board.
appeared before Council and presented the folloslng breahdoun of the requested
appropriations:
'PUBLIC LAW 81 - 874 - TITLE II
AS AMENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 6g-lO
2T-O00 Tutorial ~ Counseling Project
27-100 Personal Services $ gB,BO0.O0
27-200 Supplies 5,700.00
27-600 Operations 2,600.00
27-800 Fixed Charges 24.833.52
57-900 Travel Costs 800.00
57-120 Equipment 8.582.00
$141,315.52
PUBLIC LAW 89-10 TITLE I
23-000 Project Second Step
26-100 Personal Services
26-200 Supplies
29-400 Health Services
28-500 Transportation of Pupils
2d-bOO Fixed Charges
2~-~OO Fooo ~ervices
26-0~0 Travel
$129,375.00
30,150.00
4,000o00
3,600.00
8,246.79
23,341.50
2.315.00
$201,08~.29
$342,403.81'
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard stating that in voting for
these two projects which will be reimbursed 100 per cent from federal funds he
is not Binding himself to any future city appropriation, Mr. Wheeler offered the
follosing emergency Ordinance:
(~16915) AN ORDXNANCE to amend and reordain Section 327000, 'Tutorial
and Counseling," and Section ~29000, 'Project Second Step," of the 195S-66 Appro-
priation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 68.)
Mr. Wheeler muted the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follosing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
BUDGET-CLERK OF THE COURTS: A communication from the Compensation Board
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, fixing the salaries and expenses of the office of
the Clerk of the Courts for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1966, was before
Council.
Mr. ~heeler moved that ·etlon on the mutter be deferred until the next
regul·r meeting of Council and th·t in the me·ntime the Mayor, the City Auditor
mud the City Attorney make a study of the question. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Pollard ·nd unanimously adopted.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mrs, Virginia P.
Cass·Il, requesting a refund of the overcharge on her lg6§ personal property taxes
based on · 1962 C·telian Pontiac instead of · 1962 Tempest Pontiac, uashefore
Council.
It appearing that Mrs. Cass·Il did not file a return for her lqB§ personal
property taxes, Mr. 5toiler moved that the request be denied. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. Talfourd B. Kemper, Attorney,
representing Coca-Col· Bottling Works. Incorporated, requesting that an alley
betmeen Center Avenue and Shenandoah Avenue, N. M., extending east from Fourth
Street to its intersection with another alley, be vacated, discontinued and closed
for a distance of 200 feet from Its intersection With Fourth Street, was before
Council.
On motion of Mr. 5toiler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
kr. Stoller then off·re5 the follodinu Re*clarion provioJng for the
appointment of viewers:
(UlBBlB) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection uith the application of the
u 200 foot portion of that certain alley running in an easterly direction from
Avenue, N. W.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ....................... O. (Mr. Garland absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted · written
report, recommending that $350 he appropriated to cover the cost of tuo appraisals
made in connection with the acquisition of land and development of Strauss Park.
Manager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance.transferring $350 from the
Contingency Fund:
(nlbal?) AN O~DINANCR to amend and reordala Section n166, 'Contingencies
end Section ~170, #Capital,~ of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book Ho. 29, page 70,)
Hr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. St,liar and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond. St,liar, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
HAYS: Hone ........................O. (Hr. Garland absent)
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Hanager submitted the f,Il,ming report with
regard to appropriating funds for operation of the new Raleigh Court Branch
Library:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 3, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Oentlemen:
The Library Board has reviewed the anticipated cost of
operation of the new Raleigh Court Branch Library. There is
attached an outline of their recommendation for the allowance
Of personnel services and various operational costs as estimated
for the remainder of the current fiscal year. This totals $16,165.
It is expected that the Library Branch will be available for
occupancy possibly £or two months of the current year. Certain of
the operational costs including extra help are on the allowance
of the two-month period. It is proposed that individuals such
as the Librarian and Librarian Assistant be employed on the basis
of six months, in order that they can prepare the necessary
material, order books, make book selections and so forth in
advance of the actual OCCupancy of the building.
It is to be noted the major item under this proposal is
SiP,n00 for the purchase of books for the facility.
It is further to be noted that while the assignment of a
Librarian is provided for the six-month period there is some
coosiderable doabt that one can be obtained at the proposed
salary scale.
In the institution of the Hllliamson Road Library, two persons
w~re employed of librarian status to direct the operation. This
has been determined as insufficient and it is proposed that three
persons constitutethe staff at the new Raleigh Court Branch.
There is only one individual at the present Raleigh Court
Branch and the proposal wo~ld involve the addition of two people.
It is not possible with the present limit personnel to spread
this present staff over the additional facilities,
This is submitted with the recommendation that the City Council
direct the preparation of the necessary ordinance for this purpose.
Respectfully,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
In this connection, Mrs. Elisabeth M. Drewry, President of the Library
Board, appeared before Council and explained that it takes time to employ personnel
and purchase books for a branch library, therefore, it is imperative that funds be
made available for this purpose as soon as passible.
Council being of the opinion that such action at this tine would be
premature. Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Ressrs. Robert A. Garland. Chairman. Janes E. Jones and Murray A. St,lief for study
and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously
adopted.
' STATK HIGNMAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recomzendin
that Council authorize the employment of appraisers, review apprnisers, negotiators
and legal counsel for each of the-proposed U. S. Route 220 highway proJect and the
U. S. Route 460 highway project, the City Manager pointing out that this work will
be included as project right of may costs for which the city will be obligated to
t~enty-five per cent thereof, but that no additional funds are required at this
time.
After a discussion of the matter with regard to the persons to be
employed and their fees. Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation
of the City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance for U. S. Route
220 project:
(albHlO) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and concurring in the employment of
necessary appraisal services, revten appraisal services, negotiators and legal
services for the City*s proposed U. S. Route 220 Project; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Oroinance, see OrGinance Dook No. 29, page ?0.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Carland absent)
Mr. St,ilar then offered the following emergency Ordinance for U. S. Route
4~0 project:
(~16019) AN ORDINANCE. authorizing and concurring in the employment of
necessary appraisal services, revie~ appraisal services, negotiators and legal
services for the City's proposed U. S. Route 460 Project; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 2g, page ?1.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ........................O. (Rr. Garland absent)
MAYER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, trans-
mitting a report of the Roanoke Water Department for the period January 1, 1965,
through June 30, 1965.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed, The motion
mas seconded by Hr. Pollard nnd unanimously adopted,
Mr, Stoller then moved that the City Manager be directed to advise
Council as to cases where the amount paid for mater connections is less than the
actual cost to the Water Deportment and to submit his recommendation on any needed
adjustment mlth regard to such cbnrges. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond
unnnimonsly adopted.
Hr. Pollard moved that the matter o~ purchasing remaioiog water shed land
also be referred to the City Manngev for further study and report to Council. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and uonnimously adopted.
HRIDG£S: Council having referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report a request of Mr. Roy M. Dalton that $20,000 eliminated from the 1965
budget and not included in the 196§~66 budget, but referred to the Capitol Improve-
meats Committee, be appropriated tomard widening the existing Duzzard Roch Ford
Bridge rather than constructing a low-mater bridge in the vicinity of the Buzzard
Roch Ford Bridge as originally proposed, the City Ranager submitted the following
report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 3, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of December 13, 1965, Mr. Roy W. Dalton
appeared before the City Council to request mideoing improvements
tn the Buzzard Rock Ford Bridge; and in his presentation he
ofEered a sketched plan for widening the bridge to tmo lanes.
The Council referred the matter to this office for investigation
and report.
On Tuesday, December 20, 1965, Mr. H. C. Broyles, Director
of Public Works, and I met with Mr. Dalton and visited the bridge
site. We discussed with Mr. Dalton his concern iff the matter,
which justifiably relates to the single lane movement which only
can be permitted across the existing bridge.
Hr. Broyles showed Mr. Dalton the tentative proposal for
roadway realignment and major improvements in the area as is
included uuder the Major Arterial Highway Plan of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Area Transportation Study of December, 1963.
This plan, based on a propnsed extension of Virginia Route 115,
would provide a complete relocation of the roadway from Tayloe
Avenue to Beunington Street, including an overpass over the
Norfolk and Western Railway tracks and a nam relocated bridge
over Roanoke River. It was explained to Mr'. Dalton that this
was in the long-range planning of the City and was tentatively
included in a five-year capital outlay program.
Mr. Dalton indicated he felt that all would be mise
delaying any work on the present structure in the poasibility
that this new project might be accomplished.
He suggested that his proposal for widening the present
structure be held as pending over the next tmo or three years
to see iT the proposed relocation and highway project would be
and could be accomplished. If it could not be accomplished in
that time and did not appear possible, then he mould like to
have the proposal for widening the present structure again
brought up.
This recommendation of Mr. Dalton, it Is felt is well
considered. I concur and submit this report to City Council for
your information and records.
Respectfully,
S/ Julian F. Btrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerw
Mr. Stoller noted that the report of the City Manager be filed and that
Council express to Mr. Dalton Its appreciation for his proposed plan tomlden the
existing Buzzard Bock Ford Bridge. The motion mas seconded by Mr. #heeler and
unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CITY CLERK: The City Manager submitted a mrltten report, advising
that the City Auditor bas informed him it mill be necessary to appropriate $750
to cover the cost of printing the recently adopted Sales Tax Ordinance, and
recommended that the said amount be appropriated.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloning emergency Ordinance transferring the balance of
$223.12 from the Contingency Fund and appropriating $526.08:
(a16620) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~2, "Clerk," and
Section w166, *Contingencies," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providln
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
DELINQUENT TAXES: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting the annual report Of the Delinquent Tax Department for 1965.
Br. Jones called attention to the fact that B95 suits mere instituted for
the collection of personal property taxes with a total of $33,2?9.92 being collected
and that 6?6 tax liens were filed against salaries and wages of taxpayers for
collection of personal property taxes with only a total of $4.692.?7 being collected
Mr. Pond moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the
City Manager for study and report the question of removing a locust tree on Riverlan~
Read, S. E., in the vicinity Of Deaton Street, since there mas a fatal accident
when the driver of an automobile skidded and ran into the tree, the City Manager
submitted a written report, advising that the tree has been removed.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and Fire
Department fpr the month of December, 1965:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 10, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke,. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the stnlus of lhe Police end the Five
Department us of December, 1965:
*Police Department
*Mr. Hilly Meal Thompson, 1032 GreenhurslAvenne, M. #** was
smorn in ns Police OfFicer December 1, 196§.
*Fatrolman Dexter L. Bi*cheil resigned December 31. 196§**
'Fire Depnrtment
*During the month or December 1965 the following personnel
changes occurred in the Fire Department:
1214165 RESIGNED: Fireman R. K. Cramer
12/22/6S REMOVED [ROM pAYROLL DUE TO EXPIRATION OF SICK
LEAVE AND VACATION~ Lt. E. A. Thompson
12/6/65 EMPLOYED: D. $. Slayton
*On this date there are two vacancies in this department.*
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hivst
City Manager*
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received arid filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Stoller pointed out that the sick leave of
Lieutenant E. A. Thompson, u member of the Fire Department, uould have extended
past the first of the year, thus entitling him to more sick leave, if he had been
given credit for his days off each month while absent on sick leave.
After u discussion Of th~ matter, Mr. Rheeler moved that the question be
referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for study, report and recom-
mendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stollev and unanimously
adopted.
ANNEXATION-SEWER5 AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to the City
Attorney for study and report a communion%ion from Mr. M. Caldwell Hutler, Attorney,
representing Henry A. Davis and Radelon J. Davis, owners of 3T acres, lying in the
County of Roanoke, and adjoining the Roanoke Technical Institute, part of which
acreage has been subdivided as Jefferson Forest, requesting an expression from
Council as to what assurances may be given purchasers in the subdivision that, in
the event Of annexation, they sill not have to pay more for sewage treatment than
any other resident of the City of Roanoke, the City Attorney submitted the following
report:
*December 31, 1965
The Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Oeutlemen:
At a recent ~eeting of the City Coonctl, the subject communication
with reference to certain sanitary sewage services WaS referred
to the undersigned for study and report to the Council. Since
that time, the undersigned has conferred mjth Mr. Butler and
apprised him of certain litigation now pending but instituted
shortly after the ~riting of his letter to the Council, the subject
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
James N. Mincanono
City Attorney~
Mr. 5toller moved that the report be filed. The motion mas seconded by
Mc. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STA~E HIGHWAYS: The City Attorney submitted the following report recom-
mending the acceptance of an award made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings
brought for the acquisition Of Parcel No. 017 in connection mith the improvement
end construction of Virginia State Route 599:
*January 6, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Council Of the City of Roanoke
Re: Condemnation of Parcel No. 017
Route No. 599 Project
Owned by Virginia Scrap Iron and Metal Company, Inca
Gentlemen:
An award made by Court-appointed commissioners in a con*
damnation proceedin7 tried on December 29, lgbb, in the Court
of Law and Chancery has resulted la an award to the property
owner of the above-described property slightly in excess of the
amount previously authorized to be paid for the same. A summary
of the matter is as follows:
City*s
P~FC~ Offvr Commissioners* Award
017 $20,850 For land and $1,150
buildJu7 $20,500
For maria9
expenses $ 1,500
Total $22,000
In requesting that the City approve the above-mentioned award
of commissioners, the Hjghmay Department*s District Right-of-May
Engineer has advised that the $1,150 award made by the commissioners
for the owners expenses of moving between 330 and 500 tons of
metallic materials from the building being acquired does not con-
stitute a participating item of the Route No. 599 Project and that
the Commonwealth cannot legally participate lu the payment of that
expense.
Upon reriem of the facts lnrolved, the Clt! Manager is
recommending to the Department of Highways and to the Council that
the $22,000 award be accepted by the parties and that authority
be given for payment into Court of the additional sum of $1,150
made necessary by that award.
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration a
resolution by which the City would concur mith the above-mentioned
award of commissioners and mould authorize payment Jato Court of
the additional amount above-mentioned. It is recommended by the
undersigned, mith concurrence of the City Manager, that this
measure be adopted.
S/ J. N. Rincanon
City Attorney"
Difference
Additional Cost
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney mad offered the tallowing Resolution:
(Sl6B21) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a certain award made
by coumissloners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acqulsftloe of Parcel
No. 017. being acquired for the City*s State Route No. 599 ProJect.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 73.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. #heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Carland absent)
ZONING: The Board of ZonJog Appeals s~bmitted its annual report for the
year 1965.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council harin9 referred bids on tke construction of four rigid
frame metal hangars along mith other appurtenant work at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum)
Airport to a committee composed Of Messrs. James
Hirst and Marshall L. norris for tabulation, report and recommendation, the com-
mittee submitted a written report, together with a tabulation Of the bids showing
the proposal of S. Lewis Lionberger Company, in the amount of $99,9T0.00, as iow
bid, and recommended that the proposal Of S. Lewis Lionber§er Company be accepted
and that a total appropriation be made in the amount Of $100,340.40 covering the
cost of the contract, advertising costs in the sum of ~20.40 and ground testing in
the sum of $350.00.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of S. Lewis
Lionberger Company:
(=16022) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of £our rigid frame
metal hangars and other appurtenant #ark at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport,
by accepting a certain bid made to the City therefor and amardiog a contract thereon:
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page ?4.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded by
{Mr. Stoller and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Garland absent)
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$100,340.40:
(~16023) AN ORDINANGK to amend and reordain Section #170, #Capital.# of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for.an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 29. page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. St,liar end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Jones, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS: None ...................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16611, rezoning property located on the northwest
corner of Rugby Boulevard and Tenth Street, N. R., described as Lots 20 and 21,
Block O. Rugby Land Corporation. Official Tax Nos. 2231520 and 2231521. be fez,ned
from General Residence District to Special Residence District. havin9 previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, and the Chair having
ruled that the Ordinance passed on its first reading by a 4-3 affirmative vote of
all the members of Council, Ordinance No. 16011 was again before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Ueorge P. Lawrence, Attorney, appeared before
Council and presented a communication, pointing out that Mr. and Mrs. Ulas N. Broody
oxners of Lots 10 and 11, Block H, Rugby Land Corporation, have signed a petition
filed with Council on December 6, 1965, opposing the request for rezonin9, that
their property is twenty per cent or more of the area immediately adjacent in the
rear of the lots included in the proposed change which under the provisions of
the City Code requires a 5-7 favorable vote of all the members of Council, and
raised the question as to whether or not 0rdinance No. 16611 passed on its first
reading.
Mayor Dillard ruled that in view of the petition Ordinance No. 16811
failed to carry on its first reading and is now open to further discussion.
Mr. James P. Hart, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners for rea,nih
again appeared before Council in support of the request of his clients.
After a discussion of the matter by both the proponents and the opponents,
Hr. St,liar moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16811) 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.
RREREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the northmest corner of Rugby Boulevard and Tenth Street, N. R., described
as Lots 20 and 21, Block H, Rugby Land Corporation, Official Tax Nos. 2231520 and
2231521, rea,ned from General Residence District to Special Residence District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rea,ned from General Residence District to Special Residence
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 la "The Roanoke
World-News,' a newspaper in the City of Roanoke, for the time required by said
section; and
RRERRAS, the hearing ns provided for in said notice uas held ca the 3rd
day of January. 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
which bearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
be heord both for and against the proposed reaching; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be reached.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAIHED 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 northwest corner of Rugby Boulevard and Tenth
Street. N. M., described as Lots 20 and 21, Block B, Rugby Land Corporation,
designated on Sheet 223 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax ~os. 2231S20 and
be. and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Special Residence
District and the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect, but the twenty-five
foot set back from the existing right-of-way of Tenth Street be observed in any
construction on the property.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Pollard ......................................................1.
NAYS: ~essrs. Jones, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ..........5.
(Mr. Garland absent)
On a second roll call, Ordinance ~o. 16811 was lost by the following
vote:
AYES: Messrso Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ..............
NAVS: Messrs. Jones and Pond .......................................... 2
(Mr. Garland absent)
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to continue for a period not
exceeding ninety days commencing January 14, 1966, to sell and supply city water
to Valley Mater Company. Incorporated, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller
offered the following Resolution:
(316924) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mater Department to continue, for
a period of not more than 90 days subsequent to January 14. 1966, to sell City
water to Valley Mater Company, Imco
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book ~o. 29, page ?5.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secoflde(
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrso Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: Noae ..................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
In this connection, Mr, Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Volley
Mater Company. Incorporoted. appeored before Council nod presented the following
communicotion exploining the reoson for oskiog the city to continue to sell and
supply mater to the company for an indefinite period:
*Dec. 30. 1q65.
Honorable ~enton O. Dillard. Hsyor, and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Va.
Gentlemen:
In our letter of Dec. 23, 1965 we failed to state the reason for
asking the City of Roanoke, Va. to continue to furnish mater for
an indefinite period.
The State Corporation Commission will not give us permission to
increase our rates for a temporary period. The situation today
is as follows:
Hhen some mud got into the spring, the Hureau of Sanitary
Engineering, Richmond, Va. asked that me try to secure another
source of water until Such time as the spring could be used
ogain for water. He therefore asked the City of Roanoke for
a temporary hook-up. Me paid $516 for a meter, plus $154.46
and other expenses; and from Sept. 21st to October 2fl, 1965 we
paid the City $393.80 and we collected from 61 customers $399.12.
Of course we had to read 61 meters, send out 61 bills, and
collect 61 accounts, which made quite a loss to our company.
As you know, the City increased the rate 1005, leaving our company
in a vise until me can get permission to increase our rates.
He appreciate very much the co-operation we have received from
the City, and feel sure that you will co-operate fully In this
matter. Thankin9 you, we are
Yours very truly,
VALLEY WATER COMPANY,
By S/ E. F. Jamison
President.#
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Fox agreeing that the arrangement
could he terminated by either party On sixty days' notice, Mr. Wheeler moved that
the question be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for further
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and adopted, Mr. Stoller voting no.
STADIUM-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-WATER DEPARTMEKF: Council having directed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting bids for certain conces$io
privileges to be exc~cised on certain city-omned properties, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. StolleF moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(=16~25) AN ORDINANCE accepting bids for certain concession privileges
to be exercised on certain City-owned properties; directing the execution of
requisite contracts therefor; rejecting all other bids made for the award of said
privileges.
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Council held on December 20, lq65, and
aftor due and proper public advertisement had been made therefor, certain bids and
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proposals to the City for the auard of the concession privileges hereinafter set
oat were *paced and read before the Council and, thereafter, were referred to a
coomlttee for the purpose of tabulating and studying all of said bids and of making
report and recommendation thereon to the Council; and
[REEEAS. the aforesaid committee has made its report on the aforesaid
bids to the Council, from which report it appears that the bids nnd proposals
hereinafter accepted represent the highest and best bids made to the City for the
auard of the concession privileges hereinafter set out, and said committee has
recommended that each of the same be accepted and that contracts be awarded there
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
follomJng bids or proposals for the following specified concession privileges, as
said bids and proposals were opened and read before the Council at its meeting on
December 20, 1965, and are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, be, and
are hereby ACCEPTED, viz:
Concession Amount Payable
B~d~ Location t9 City
Robert E. Stone Municipal Stadium 30 112% of all
~ Athletic Grounds gross sales
Richmond Food Concessions at 20~ of all
Concessionaire Children's Zoo gross sales
Jimmie L. Minnix Wasena Park $175.00 per
annum
Noel J. Dalton Swing Ride ~ Pony $100.00 on or
Track at Children's before May !. 1966
Zoo plus 10% of all
gross receipts
C. B. Clemmer Carvins Cove Area $400.00 per
annum;
and the City Manager be, and is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf
of the City, to execute requisite contracts with each of the aforesaid bidders
respecting the concession privileges to be exercised by each said bidder, such
contracts to be made upon such form as is approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURYHER ORDAINED that all other bids received by the City for the
award of the aforesaid concession privileges be. and said other bids are REJECTED;
the City Clerk to so notify each said other bidder and to express to each bidder
the City's appreciation for the submission of the respective proposal.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by tho following
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard. Pond, St,liar, Hheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Rt. Garland absent)
DUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: C~uncil having previously referred to the
Budget Commission communications from the Compensation Board of the CommonweaIth of
¥irginia, tentatively fixing the salaries and expenses of the offices of the
Attorney for the Commonwealth, CltI Treasurer. City Sergeant and the Commissioner
of the Revenue for the calendar year begi'nning January 1, 19bb, the City Auditor
advised that the following adjastmenta in the 19bD-~b budget are necessary at
this time:
Commissioner of Revenue
Personal Service -291.25
Office Furn. ~ Equip. Repi. -T32.$0
OFfice Furn, ~ Equip. New - 47.00
-1070.75
Treasurer
Personal Services
Printing and Office Supplies
Office Furniture and Equipaent
Commonwealth Attorflev
278~76
500.00
9~0,00
1728.76
Personal Services 45.62
Office Furn. and Equip. Neu -025.00
-779,38
Seroeant
Personal Services 500.33
500.33
Jail
Personal Services
~70,00
~70,00
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the
above adjustments:
(e16§26) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reoroain certain sections o£ the
1965-6b Appropr'iation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 76.)
Mr. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Mayor Dillard having indicated his intention of having
the City Attorney prepare the proper measure providing for an increase in pay,
effective January 1. 1966. equal to a half-step increase under the Pay Plan to each
and every classified city employee, the matter was before Council.
In this connection, a communication from the staff Of the Roanoke City
Department of Public Welfare, advising that it is the consensus Of opinion of the
staff that they would rather Nait for a final decision on pay increases under the
proposed classification and pay plan than to receive a half-step increase at the
present time. was before Council.
A group of employees of the Department of Public Welfare appeared before
Council with Mrs. Corinne B, Gott acting as spokesman and presented a written
statement complaining that the starting salary under the proposed,classification
and pay plan Is too low for the Department of Public Welfare, that the Clerk Typist
should be classified as Clerk Typist II instead of Clerk Typist I and that the
method of installation is most inadequate if the Melfnre Department expects to
retain its staff.
'58
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager advising that he has
discussed the proposed classification and pay plan with members of the Department
of Public Melfare and concurs in their request, Mayor Dillard stated that he mashes
to withdraw the Ordienace he bas had prepared by the City Attorney.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordioance providing that
the proposed classification and pay plan, mheu and if adopted, shall be retroactive
to January 1, 1966:
(n16827) AN ORDINANCE providing that the City's Pay Plan, when and If
adopted, shall be, effective as of and retroactive to January 1, 1966, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 77.)
~r. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion #as seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller0 Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
TAXES-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having adopted Ordinance No. 16767 on
November 29, 1965, increasing utility taxes from tmelve per cent to fifteen per
cent, and having indicated its desire at that time to use the money toward an
auditorium-coliseum, Mr. Pond offered the lollowing Resolution:
(n16029) A RESOLUTION allocating a portion of the City's revenue from
the Utility Service Tax to the Capital Fund for theAuditorium-Coliseum Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 78.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
In this connection. Mr. Jones read the following statement with regard to
seeking federal aid for the auditorium-coliseum project:
~Last July 15, Senator A. Willis Robertson said he would
have included Roanoke's Civic Center in a measure for Federal
aid, but 'It Has never brought to my attention.* He added, it
is too late to tahe action on the matter this fiscal year
although he will be 'glad to propose it nextyear.' The Senator
was the sponsor of a rider attached to a public housing bill
granting substantial Federal aid to Norfolk's proposed $11
million cultural nod convention center.
At the same time I. S. Owens, then City Manager, and Mayor
Dillard expressed regret that 'Roanoke was not included in the
rider but the City did not know about it.'
On Jaly 19, Mrs. Mag Pail reported that Norfolk will receive
Federal credits estimated at $7 million for its Civic Center - =
one reason was that Norfolk apparently learned Of the proposal
during a trip to Washington.
There has been some speculation that Roanoke might not
qualify for Federal credits which, if based on Norfolk's credits,
could amount to approximately $3.5 million.
Improvements to provide for a greater Roanohe and offered the fol~oming Resolution:
(#16829) A RESOLUTION allocating the city's revenue from the retail sales
and use tax to the Capital Fund for the Capital Improvements Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page
Mr. Broiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote, Mr. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard
stating that they would prefer to hold the matter in abeyance until it bas been
determined what the Ceneral Assembly will do with reRard to a Sales Zax:
AYES: Messr$o Jones, Pollard, Pond and Broiler .........................
NAYS: Mr. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ....................................
(Mr. Garland absent)
PLANNING-PARK~ ANb PLAYGROUNbS-LEGISLATION: Council having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure reque~tin9 the local representatives
in the General Assembly and State Senator FitzGerald Bemiss, Chairman of the Virginii
Outdoor Recreation Study Commission, to do all within their power to insure that
any subsequent state matching assistance for implementing outdoor recreation plans
include matching assistance for the Open-Space Land Program of the Housing and
H e F' A db b s h t d
Council and stated that he Mould like for the Resolution to be broad enough to cover
n6t only the open-space land program, but the recently enacted land and water
conservation act.
It appearing that the Resolution is sufficiently broad to do this, Mr.
Jones offered the following:
(nib830) A RESOLUTION relating to a comprehensive outdoor recreation
plan; commending the Virginia Outdoor Recreation Study Commission on an inventory
aDd plan made by said Commission in the matter; and requesting certain support
toward the adoption of said plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. 5toiler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Garland absent)
ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY: Hr. Mheeler offered the following Resolution
appointing on Assessor for the purpose of the annual assessment of real estate
for taxation:
(#16B31) A RESOLUTION appointing an Assessor. for the purpose of the
annual assessment of real estate for taxation: providing the effective date of such
appointment; and fixing the annual cospensatloo of said Assessor·
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 60.}
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion Mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and Rayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr, Garland absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Council having authorized Roanoke Council
for Retarded Children, Incorporated, to replace the present beating system in the
city-owned building at 3075 Colonial Avenue, S. W.. with the stipulation that in
the event the city required the use of the building within a ten-year period the
city would reinbnrse the Roanoke Council for Retarded Children for the cost of
installing the heating system, Mr. Nheeler pointed out that the city has agreed
to convey the land to the Virginia Polytechnic Institute for expansion of the
Roanoke Technical Institute. that the total cost Of the improvements to the heating
system amounted to $3.000. that Virginia Polytechnic Institute has agreed to pay
$2,$00 of this amount to the Roanoke Council for Retarded Children, and moveo that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure authorizing the rein-
bursement of the remaining $500 to Roanoke Council for Retarded Children,
ted. by the City of Roanoke The motion Mas seconded by Mr Pollard and unanlmouslyil
adopted.
PLANNING: Hr. Harold M. Hill having resigned as a member of the City
Planning Commission, Mayor Dillard called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name Of John L. WentMorth.
There being no further nominations. Mr. John L. Wentworth Mas elected as
a member of the City Planniug Commission to fill the unexpired term of My. Harold
Hill ending December 31, 1968, by the following vote:
FOR MR. WENTNORTH: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. 5. (Mr. Garland absent)
PLANNING: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. Harold N. Hill
as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission expired December 31,
1965. and called for nominations tO fill the vacancy.
Council being advised that Mr. Hill does not wish to serve another term,
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of John P. Mheeler.
There being no further nominations, Hr. John P. Wheeler was elected as
a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission for a term of three
years endin9 December 31, 1966. by the following vote:
FOR DR. MHEELER: Bessrs, Jones, Pollnrdo Pond. Stoller. Mheeler nod
Mayor Dillard ............................. 6. (Hr. Gnrlnnd absent)
LIBRARIES: Mayor Dillard called attention to n vocnncy on the Ronnoke
Public Library Board due to the d,nth of Mc. S. P. Choekley and called for n,mina-
ti,ns to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Mheeler placed in nomination the anne of ~illlan H.'CunnJngso
There being no further nominations. Mr. Milllnm H. Cunnings uno elected
n member of the Roanoke Public Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
S. P. Chocklel. deceased, ending June 30. 1967. by the following rote:
FOR MR. CUMRINGS: Messrs. Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lief. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .............................. 6. (Mr. Garland absent)
On motion of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
the meeting san adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTE~:
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COVHCILo REGULAR MEETING,
Moeday, JuBuUry l?. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke net in regulnr meeting in the Council
Chamber in the MunicJpel Building, Mondey. January 17, 1966, at 2 p,u., the'regular
meeting hour, with May~ Dillard presiding.
i~ESENT: Councilmen Robert A~ Garland, Janes E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Murray A. 5toller, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Denton O. Dillard ........... 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Clarence £. Pond ...................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst. City Manager, Rt. James N.
Klncanon, City Attorney. nnd Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
XN¥OCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer b~ the Reverend Word L.
D,nat. Pastor. Woodlawn Methodist Church.
RINU~ES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
December 13. 1965. 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 uith and the minutes approved as recorded.
//EIRING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
RATER DEPARTRENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on a
diesel-powered backhoe for the Mater Depart=eot. said proposals to be received b~
the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday. January 17, 1966. and to be opened at that
hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement, and no representative present raisin9 any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the followin9 bids:
Riah Equipment Company $19.400.00
Rcllhany Equipment Company. Incorporated 19.T47.00
Bemiss Equipment Corporation 21,750.00
Richmond Machinery ~ Equipment Co~pany,
Incorporated 22,500.00
Mr. St,lief moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be oppointe
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City
Attorney t~ prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of
the committee. The motion mas seconded by Rr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
· ATER DEPARTRENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on street
and sidewalk restoration occasioned by the normal daily operations of the Water
Department, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p,~., Monday,
January 17. 1966. and to be opened at that h~ur before Council..M~yor Dillard
asked if anyone ~ d any questions about the advertisement, and no representatiee
present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed mjth
the opening of the bids: whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Adams Construction Company - $ 37.975.g0
Virginia Asphalt Paving Compouyo
Incorporated - 40.110.00
S. R. Draper Paving Company. Incorporated - 41,977.$0
John A. Ball and Company. Incorporated - 41.992.50
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to u committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report mud recommendation to Council. the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure iu accordance mith the recomuendstion of the
committee. The motion mss seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillasd appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard. Sr.. Chairman. Julian F.
Birst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
I~TITIONS AHD CO#~UNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board. transmitting
the revised Roanoke City public School plant Needs as approved bY the Roanoke City
School Roard on January 4. 1966. ,as before Council.
In this connection members of the Board of Directors of the James
Brechinridge Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association appeared before Council
utah Mrs. W. A. Carico. President. acting os spokesman, and presented the follomin9
communication urging expediency on the pert of Council in considering, approving
and authorizing Phase 1 of the School portion of the Ca pital Improvements Pro9ram:
"January 17. 1966
Members of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
We. the members of the Board of Directors of the James Breckinridge
Junior High School [~A, representing 1057 members, urge you, the
City Council of Roanoke, to authorize an appropriation of funds to
allow the City School Board to proceed immediately ~ith Phase I
(top priority group) of the recently submitted school portion of the
Capital Improvement Plan.
By assigning an earlier priority to Phase I of the school construc-
tion program, say March 1. instead Of July 1. the initial planning
.part of the program will have been completed and ready for construc-
tion as of July 1. 1966. instead of later in the fall. The two
month 'before school starts' advanta9e period Hould be an
advantage in many ways. The approx, completion period for these
buildings mould take anywhere from 9 to 12 mos. Any delay in this
area will delay the whole program when it is finally approved in
its entirety.
Me feel that you can do this in anticipation of additional revenue
from the sales tax. either state or l~cal, for the period Of
March I to July 1. 1966. Me also feel it mould be to the citI*$
advantage to have some school constructio~ plans authorized because
in education end school construction.
All portions of this Phase I are of an emergency nature, but we are
existing a[ our school. This despicable situation has been in
existence since 1949. We are using a room not much bigger than
the cafetoriums at Fleming and Patrick Benry for a full three
year full-time physical Education program. The building of a
Gymnasium at our school would produce the folloMing chain-reaction
to alleviate even worse existing conditions:
1. Release space occupied by present Gym program for use
as a Cafetorium (next to the Kitchen). Solve lunch
problem.
2.The space now used as a Cafetorium could be used for
much needed classroom space.
3. Health classroom and Driver*s Ed. rooms, usually
included in plans for Gymnasiums would release two
more rooms for other classes to use.
4. Mo·Id take the school off the TRII~.E schedule,
S. ~oold provide much needed s~ce for the City hrhs and
Recrestloe to co·duct their Minter progreu in this
ores. There is ·at · single Gymnasium fa. the entire
section going east from Mo·roe Junior High School,
this res~oo me ·auld suggest it mould be to the City's
The Board or Directors
Junes Brechinridge Jr. Sigh FFA
Nfs. W. A. Carico, pres.
S/ Mrs. M. A. enrico, pres,'
After a discussion of the Matter, Hr. Jones moved that the report of the
School Board and the communication froo tbe Breckinridge Parent-Teacher Association
be referred to a committee composed of Mayor Be·ton O. Dillard, Chairman, and
Resets. Jones E. Jones. Julian F. Blrst. B. Cletus Broyles. William F. Clark and
J, Robert Thomas for its information in connection mith its study of a Capital
Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke. The motion mas seconded by Hr.
ZONING: A communication from Hr. Ben N. Richardson, Attorney.
~]oc~ 4. John Miller Map, Official Tax Nos. 3020803. 3020804
Lots
3,
4
~nd
$.
3020805, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District. was before
Council.
On motion of Mr. Rheeler. seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,~;
the request mas referred to the Cit~ Blanning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
of West Side Boulevard and Woodleigh Road. N. W.. described as Lot ~, Bloch 1.
O//ici~! ?ox ~o. 27~1001 and a 1.32Soacre tract of land located On the south side
of West Side Boulevard. N. ~.. between Polh Street and Van Baron Street. Official
Tax ~o. 2751D13, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District.
wes 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 Council.
ZO~ING: ~ communication from Mr. J. Albert Ellett, Attorney, representin~
Messrs. Reid Jones, Jr., and John W. T~ylor, requesting that property located on
the north side of Church Avenue, S. E., between Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street,
described as Lots 3-B, inclusive, and a part of Lot 9, Block 6, East Side Addition,
Official Tam Nos. 4111411 ~ 4111416. inclusive, be rezoned from Oeneral Residence
District to Light Industrial District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted, the request was referred to the City Plannin9 Commission for study, report
and recommendation to Council.
from Vestover Avenue. S. W.. at the southwest corner of Lot 10, Block J. Virginia
Heights Extension Map, to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company property, be
Wt. Stoller offered the follonin9 Resolution providing for the appointment
(~16832) A RESOLtrFION providin9 for the appointment of five viewers in
discontinue and close a certain unnaued road, being approximately 20 feet in ~idth,
(formerly Northumberland Avenue) to the property line of the Norfolk and Western
Rsil~sy Coupany, shown on the Map of Virginia Heights Extension dated April. 1920,
and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke,
Virginia, on the llth day of January. 1922.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29. page 82.)
l by
Wt. Mheeler and adopted bI the follo~tn9 vote:
i AYES: ReSSFS. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stoller, Kheeler and Mayor
~Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Rt. Pond absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITY CLERK: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that he has been informed by the Cit! Clerk that it will be necessarl to appropriate
$300 to cover the cost of advertising for the remainder of the fiscal year. and *
(~16033) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~2, 'Clerk.' of the
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergeocl.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinaoce Book No. 29, page 83.)
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted b~ the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Ralor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Rt. Pond absent)
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: Council huviog referred to the City Auditor
and the City Attorney for investigation and report u request or Paterson. Howell
and Heather, Incorporated, fur o refund of $50.25, representing · five ~er cent
penalty on its 1965 personal property taxes since its original check for payment
of sold taxes mos mailed to the Commissioner of the Revenue prior to the deadline
of December 5, 1965. math o Rem check in on adJusted amount covering the deletion
of a duplicate assessment being forwarded to the Commissioner of the Revenue after
the deadline, the City Auditor end the City Attorney submitted the following report:
"January 10. 1966
To the Honorable Molar and Members
of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of Jauuar! 3. 1966, you referred to the under-
signed for Investigation nad report to the Council a request of
Paterson, D~well and Deather. lacorporused, that it be relieved of
a five per cent penalty amounting to $5B.25 assessed by the
Treasurer for failure to pal its 1965 personal property taxes prior
to December 6, Uecember 5 having fallem on Sunday.
An examination of the files of the Commissioner of the Revenue
and City Treasurer relatin9 to taxes assessed on this taxp3yer for
the years 1961-1965, inclusive, indicates that the taxpayer is in
the business of leasing automotive equipment and for five years past
has had in the City of Roanoke on January I a number of automobiles
subject to the annual tangible personal property tax.
In 1965, as in prior years, the Commissioner mailed the tax-
paler forms for illin9 its personal property taxes Math the mailing
of such forms to oil other taxpayers, in ample time for filing of
the return prior to May I as required by law, In addition, the
Commissioner made repeated requests of the taxpayer that it file
timel! returns covering its personal propertl. Despite this, the
companl failed in any of the lears 1962 through 1965 to make a timel!
and voluntary return of its personal propert! and, as a result, the
Commissioner of the Revenue has bees compelled To assess the property
Of the taxpayer annually, using the best available information which,
in this case, was information 9aimed from a record of the sale of
Ctt~ ~nto liceose plates issued for the company's automobiles.
In each of the years above mentioned the taxpayer, after receipt
of its tax bill from the Treasurer, has requested and, ia nest
instances, received adjustments of the assessments on its personal
property based upon information uhich it tardily furnished and which,
i
mitted payment to the Treasurer upon receipt of its tax bills, no
problem mould have been encountered. It further appears thut the
Commissioner of the Revenue and the Treasurer hove propefl! per=
formed their duties under the Isa and thut the penult! mos properly
ussessed,
If the tuxpoyer believes tbnt the penulty mas illegally
ussessed and is not proper, it nay proceed under the YJrgJnio Code
to seek redress Jn the proper court.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thouus
City Auditor
$/ J. H. Kinconon
City Attorney*
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request be denied. The motion Mas seconded by
RF. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
STATE H1GHMAYS: The City attorney submitted the following report recommend
ling the ncceptence of an a~ard made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings
brought for the acquisition of Parcel Ho. 020 in connection with the construction
of Virginia State Route 5qq:
"January 14. 1966.
~To the Honorable HayoF and
IMembers of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Condemnation of P~rcel No. 020
Route No. 5qq Project
Ouned by A. E. Thomas and Roxie H. Thomas
Gentlemen:'
An award made by Court£appointed commissioners in a condemnation proceeding
Htried on January 6, 1966, in the Court Of Law and Chancery h~s resulted in au award
~to the property oMner of the above-described property in excess of the amount
previously authorized to be paid for the same. A summary of the matter is as folloas~
City's
Parcel Offer Commissioners* Award Difference Additional Cost
020 ' $38.200 ' For land and $15,800
building $54,000
Upon review of the facts involved, the City Manager is recommending to the
Department of Highways and to the Council that the $54.000 award be accepted by
the parties and that authority be given fo~ payment into Court of the additional
sum of $15.800 made necessary by that award.
There is transmitted herewith for your consideration a resolution by which the
City would concur with the above-mentioned award of commissioners and would authoriz~i
payment into Court Of the additional amount above-mentioned. It is recommended by
the undersigned, with concurrence of the City Ranager. that this measure be ado~ ed.
City Attorney"
Mr. Pollard. moved that Council concur in ~he recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(e16B34) A RESOLU'flON authorizin9 the acceptance of a certain award
made by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of
Parcel No. 020, be'lng acquired for the City*s State Route No. 599 Project.
(For foil text of Resolution, see Resolution Dank No. 29, p~ge 93.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Stoller. ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
~A¥S: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
'.68
SCHOOLS: Council at its meeting na August.9. 1965, hovizg.zdnpted
Ordinance No. 16570, authorizing and directing the proper officials of the City of
Roanoke to prepare, execute and deliver a deed convellng to the 8ozrd of ¥isltore
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute 18.23 acres of land, uore or less, comprising
the easterly reaidne of the City Form that ,Is located on the southerly side of
Colonial Avenue. S. W.. for expansion of the Roanoke Technical Institute, upon
certain terms and conditions, the City Attorney sumitted the folloming report.
advising that the deed has been delivered to Dr. T. Rarsbsll Hahn. Jr.. President
of Virginia Polytechnic Institute:
"January 17. 1966.
To the Honorable Mayor and Reubers
of the Council of the City of Roanoke
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that on today, January 17, 1966. there nas delivered,
with sane attendant ceremony, to Dr. Marshall Hahn, President of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, for the expansion of facilities of its
Roanoke Technical Institute. the City's deed conveying the 18.23 acre
tract of land On Colonial Avenue. S. W., mentioned in the above
numbered ordinance,
Arrangements agreeable to the Roanoke Council for Retarded Children.
lac.. have been made with that agency for reimbursement of the costs
mentioned in the above numbered ordinance, and all of tho conditions
and provisions set out in said ordinance were made a part of the
Citl's Deed of Conveyance to said Board of Visitors.
S/ J. N. Eincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Stoller =oved that the report be received and filed. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET-CLERK OF THE COURTS: Council having referred a communication from
the Compensation Board, fixing the expenses of ~e office of the Clerk of the Courts
for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1966. to a committee composed of Mayor
Benton O. Did'lard, Chairman, Mr. J. Robert Thomas und Mr. James N. giucaaon
for
stud
and report, the matter Masagain before the body.
M~yor Dillard reported that the 1964 General Assembly amended the lam to
provide that the State CompensatJoo Board fix the office expenses for all fee officers
of the cities and toMns in Virginia, but that Roanoke is an exception since it is th~
only city Mhere all of the fees collected by the Clerk of the Courts are p~id into
the City Treasury and the office expenses of the Clerk of the Courts are paid entirely
by the city, and that some adjustm~hts Mill be made Rathe city budget later on.
Mr. Stoller moved that the commuoication* from the Compensation Hoard be
received and filed. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INZRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STADIUM-PARKS AND PLA¥~ROUNDS-WATER UEPARYRENT: Ordinance No. 16825.
acceptin9 bids for certain concession privileges to be exercised on certai~ city-
ouned properties, boring previously been before C,ascii for its first rending, reid
sod lsid over, uss ugeiu before the body, Mr. St,lief offering the f,Il,alum for
Second reading and final adoption:
(~16025) AN ORDINANCE accepting bids for certain concession privileges
to be exercised on certain City-owned properties: directing the execution of
requisite contracts therefor: rejecting all other bids made for the amard of sold
privileges.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 80.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption 'of the Ordinnnce. The m~tion Mas seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,hUng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. St,lieF, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................0. (Mr. Pond absent)
TAXES-AGOITOR1UM-GOLISEUR: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure requesting the assistance of Senator A. Nillis Robertson
in obtainia9 authorization for federal aid to the City of Roanoke in the construc-
tion of its proposed Civic Center, he presented samel whereupon. Mr. Jones offered
the following Resolution:
(~16835) A RESOLUTION enlJstin9 the assistance of Senator A. Willis
Robertson in obtninin9 authorization for Federal aid to the City in the constructio!
of its proposed Roanoke Civic Center.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 84.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of tbs Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,lief and adopted by the f,Ii,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, St,lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the reimburseuent of $500 to Roanoke
Council for Retarded Children, Incorporated, by the City of Roanoke in connection
with replacement of the heating system inthe city-owned building at 30?5 Colonial
Avenue, 5. W., at a total ~ost of $3,000. he presented same: whereupon, Wt. Wheeler
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16836) AN ORDINANCE authorizing certain reimbursement to Roanoke
Council for Re~arded Children. Inc.,for improvements heretofore made by authority
of the Council to City-owned property at 3075 Colonial ~venue. S. W.; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page BS.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted bi the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Polbrd, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. pond absent)
Dillard ....................................... &.
NAYS: None ...........................O, (ir. Pond absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET-TAXES-COBMISSIONER OF THE REYENt~E: Council havlfl9 adopted n Sales
Tax Ordinance. Rr, Jones stated that a study has been made bI the Conuissioner of
the Revenue, the City Treasurer and the City Auditor as to hun the Ordinance can
he implemented, that is other cities the sales tax is handled by the Uommissioner of
the Revenue, thal Mr. Jerome S. Hosard. Jr., Comuissioner of the Revenue for the Cit
iof Roanoke, has agreed to assume this additional responsibility provided sufficient
i!funds are appropriated therefore, and presented the follo~ing proposed amendment to
i!the budget of the Commissioner of the Revenue:
"PERSONAL SERVICES (1)
(1) Supervisor 5,600,00
Key Punch Operator. 3,bO0.O0
Clerks(2) 3,600.00
Tax Inspectors (2) 5,200,00
COMRUNICATIONS
RENTAL EQUIt~ENT
AUTOMOBILE ALLONANCE
PRINTING AND OFFICE SUPPLIES
OFFICE -FURNITURE AND EQUIPMEKF
(2) 2 Printin9 Calculator 800.00
2 Adding Machines 470.00
Desks 264.00
Chairs 240.00
13.400.00
200.00
T,960.00
500.00
8,600.00
3,153.00
33,813.00
Typewriter 422.00
Card Fifes 708.00
File Cabinets 249.00"
After n discussion of the matter. Mr, Garland voicing the opinion'that
ii should defer action on the question until it has been determined ~hat the 196,
follo~ing emergency Ordinnnce amending the budget of the Co=missioner of the Revenue
ia accordance Nith the above figures:
(~16038) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~5. ~Commissioner of
Revenue," of the 1965-65 Appropriation Ordinance. nad providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page Ob.)
Mr, Jones m red the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded by
Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the folloNing vote:
Parsley, Mr. Frank D. Mandy and Mrs. Margaret S. ~hltteker ns members of the Bonnie9
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor Dillard ......S.
NAYS: Mr. Garland .....................................................1.
(Mr. Pond absent)
In this connection, Hr. Jones moved that the City Clerk be directed to
send printed copies of the Retail Sales and Use Tax Ordinance to the four local
representatives in the 1966 General Assembly. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Nheeler and unnnJmoualy adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard advised that the terms of Mr. Thomas P.
lad Hygiene Hoard mill expire on January 31, 1966, and called for nominations to
fill the pending vacnncies.
Mr, Stoiler placed in nomination the names of Thomas P. Parsley. Prank H.
Mandy and Margaret S. Mhittaker.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Thomas P. Parsley. Mr. Frank B.
Mandy and Mrs* Margaret S. Nhittaher were reelected as members of the Housing and
Hygiene Hoard for terms of two years each beginning February 1, 196b, by the follow-
~ing vote:
FOR MR. pARSLEY. MR. MUNDY AND MRS. ~illTTAKER: Messrs. Garland, Jones.
Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ................. h. (Mr. pond absent)
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: The City Attorney submitted the following copy
of a communication to the four local representatives in the 1966 General Assembly
transmittin9 a Bill to amend the City Charter:
"Pursuant to the provisions of §15.1-H34 of the Code of
Virginia. there are transmitted herewith to you, on behalf of
the City of Roanoke. two copies of a Hill to Amend the Roanoke
Charter of 1952, as heretofore amended. The effect of the enclosed
Hill would be to amend and reenact Subsections (1) and (15) of
§2 of the Charter and §§4. 5. 6. H. 28. 31. 34, 47 and 57 ~f the
Charter and, also. to add one new section, to be numbered S21-A.
In drafting the proposed bill, I hame set Out the entire of §2.
above mentioned, including all of its 32 subsections, understand-
ing that a *section* may not be amended other than in its
entirety.
Your attention is directed to the copy of City Council*s
Resolution No. 16H14 which was recently forwarded to you by
our City Clerk. This Resolution, adopted by the City Council
after having conducted a public hearing On the question of
amending the City Charter in the respects showncin the proposed
bill, recites the acts done in compliance with 915.1-H35 of the
Code of Virginia relating to the publication of due notice of the
public hearing, and contains the full text of the Charter amend-
ments contained in the enclosed bill.
I would also call your attention to the fact that the bill
as proposed is in the form Of an emergency act, to be in force
from its pass3ge. Several of the proposed Charter amendments
incorporated in the bill require that th~ amendments be
accomplished by emergency legislation. 947, dealing math bond
issues, would make it possible for the City to issue bonds for all
needed capital improvements by approval of qualified voters,
rather than freehold voters, voting on the question at a
referendum election called for the purpose.
The amendment of subsection (1) of §2 of the Charter would
remove the limitation of tax rate on real and personal property
previously contained in that subsection, and would place the
City of Roanohe in the same statue with all but one other city
of the Commonwealth in ~he matter of providing local revenue
by the assessment ~ local p~operty taxes. The amendment of
subsection (1) ofo~ and of H47 of the existing City Charter are
deemed to be of urgent importance to the City in order that the
City go forward with certain of its long-awaited capital improve-
ments.
The proposed amendment of 157 of the Charter mould clarify~
the City's police primer over City-ached lands lying outside its
as au isadverteu~ error lB that part or existing 35? uhlch places
in County circuit courts exclusive Jurisdiction of ell offenses
connltted in such counties against City ordinances prescribing
rules nad regulations and Imposing penalties uitA r~erence to City-
named properties. Decause of the existing error lB 957, it is
most difficult, if not impossible, to effectively protect nad
regulate the use of City-oxned properties outside its corporate
limits.
Summarizing. I un authorized to state that it is the desire
and mfah of the xenhers of Ronnoke City Council that the proposed
-Charter amendments be enacted by legislation made to take effect
at the earliest moment practicable.
I shall appreciate it if you xill ncknoxledge receipt or the
proposed bill, in duplicate.ad advise me mhether or not it ia fa
such form that it may be introduced by you in the General Assembly
for enactment. I understand, from baying talked mJth you and
of the other City Representatives on last Friday. that arrangements
alii be made betueee you that identical bills he Introduced,
simultaneously, in the Senate and in the House of Delegates. and
that said bills mill be 'sponsored. tn the House of Delegates. b!
three of the City°s Delegates."
Hr. Stoller moved that the communication he received and filed. The motlonll
On motion of Mr. Wheeler. seconded b~ Wt. Garland and unanimously adopted.
lithe meeting was adjourned.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 24, 1966. ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, ~fth ~uyor Dillard presiding.
PRKSENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St,, Clarence E. Pond· Murray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .................................. ?.
ABSENT: None ..................O.
OFFICER5 P~ESENT: Rr. Julian F. Rirst, City Manager° Mr. James N. Kincano
City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas· City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened uith a prayer by the Rorerend James A.
Allison, Jr., Pastor, Raleigh Courl Presbyterian Church.
MINU~R$: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 20, 1965, havinJ 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.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUELIC MATTERS:
HEALTH UEPARIMRNT-MRLFARE DEPARTMENT-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Mr. Barton ~.
Morris, Jr., Chairman Of the Long Range Planning Committee of the Roanoke Valley
Council of Community Services, appeared before Council advising that his committee
bas been empowered with the endorsement and assistaflce of the Board of the Roannke
Valley Council of Community Services to secure financial commitments from public
and private sources sufficient to underwrite the expenses for a surrey which would
lead to a comprehensive, long range plan for health, uelfare and recreation services
in the Roanoke Valley, now determined to be $20,000, that the United Fund of Roanoke
Valley, Incorporated, has already endorsed the proposed survey to the extent of
$?,500, that he intends to ask each of the local governing bodies in Roanoke Valley
to endorse said survey and to make contributions to~ard the cost thereof, and
requested that the City of Roanoke endorse the survey and contribute $6,500 as its
share of the cost.
After a discusaion of the matter. Council indicating its willingness to
grant the request with the condition that each of the other local governing bodies
in Roanoke Valley mill do likewise, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure endorsing the proposal of the Long Range
Planning Committee of the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, Incorporated~
to nndertuke a comprehensive survey Of health, welfare and recreation needs and
services in Roanoke Valley; indicating the willingness of the City of Roanoke to
pay Its pro rata share of the cast of the survey in an amount not to exceed $6.500
conditioned upon subscription by the other local governing bodies in Roanoke Valley
of their pro rate share; and requesting the City Maosger to ascertain If federal
funds are arailable for all OF a portion Of thc survey. The motion uss seconded by
Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND CONNUNICATIO~S:
SIDEWALKS, CURB AND GUTTER~STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by
seven residents and property owners on the mest side of the 3400 block of Princeton
Circle, N. E.t requesting that the nest side of the block be widened five feet and
that sidewalk, curb and gutter be provided in the entire block, a petition signed
by six residents and property owners on the west sfde of the 3500 block of Princel~
Circle, N. E., requesting that the west side of the block be midened five feet and
that sidewalk, curb and gutter be provided in the entire block; and a petition
signed by three residents and property owners on the west side of the 3400 block of
Princeton Circle, N. E., agreeing to donate five feet of their land for the street
widening, were before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the petitions be referred to the City Manager for
the purpose of ascertaining the cost of the proposed improvements, as well as wheth.
or not all of the property owners are willing to donate five feet of their land
's
building be permitted and that · four inch soil pipe be allowed to protrude through
the moll ut the second floor level which mill be approximately three feet above
the sidewalk on Restorer Avenue, wes before Council.
Mr~ Stoller moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Pond
end unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for stud
report and recommendation a request of Jarrett Brokerage, Incorporated, that
property located on the north side of Colonial Avenue, S. R.. betmeen Persinger
Road and Twenty-sixth Street. described as Lot ?, Block 6, Gaymont, Official Tax
No. 126080?° be rezoned from General Residence District to Business DIstrict, a
comounicatioe from Mr. Richard C. Rakes, Attorney, advising that Jarrett Brokerage,
Incorporated, no longer has an interest in the property and asking that the request
for rezoning be withdrawn, was before the body.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that the petition
for rezonin9 be withdrawn. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-TRAFFIC: A communication from the Valley Lumber
Corporation, 2024 Minston Avenue, S. W., requestln9 that the drainage problem on
its property be corrected and that the traffic condition at the intersection of
Mlnston Avenue and Brandon Avenue. S. N., be remedied, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the requests be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollar¢
and unanimously adopted.
CITY COVERNME~'~: Resolutions of the International Municipal Cooperation
Committee of Roanoke, Virginia, Incorporated. expressing its sincere gratitude
and appreciation to C. M. O. William C. Stovall for his thoughtful and generous
act in arranging with his superiors for donation of surplus influenza and polio
vaccine to the citizens of Wonju, South Morea, and to Sergeant Melvin C. Massie
for his capable representation of Roanoke and its citizens during his stay in
WonJu, were before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council express its pleasure for this recognition
of Mr. Stovall and Sergeant Massie and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the proper measures of like recognition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pood and
unanimously adopted.
BDDGET: A communication from Mr. J. Cordon Bennett, Auditor Of Public
Accounts for the Commonwealth of Virginia, transmitting a uniform classification
of revenues and expenditures for use by Virginia cities beginning July 1, 1966.
mas before Council.
The City Auditor advising that t~e City of Roanoke is substantially
following the uniform classification of revenues and expenditures. Mr. Stoller moved
that the communication and report be received and filed. The motion was seconded bl
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORTS: A Resolution adopted by the Conncll of the City of Charlotte~
vJlle, Virginia, pointing out that the proposed budget fo~ the operetion of the
Comnonueolth Of Virgini~ during the 1966-6a biennium does oct provide necessary
funds for airport improvements, that the Division of Aeron&utics of the State
Corporation Cc'mmission has received requests for approximately $4,500,D00 to match
local expenditures for airport improvements and developments, aheveas, funds ia the
proposed budget to be made available to the Division of Aeronautics amouais to less
than SI,Dee,e00, that the City of Charlottesville, Jointly with Albemarle County,
has received appro,al from the Federal Aviation Agency for a project to lengthen,
wideo and improve the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport so that the facility will
be able to handle Jet aircraft which are soon to be placed in service by Piedmont
Airlines, and to handle other large aircraft which desire to use said airport, that
the changing to the use of Jet aircraft by Piedmont Airlines will mahe it mandatory
that most all airports in ¥irginia used by said airlines be improved in order to
handle these heavier aircraft, and requesting Governor Mills E. Godwin to recom-
mend to the General Assembly that additional funds be made available to the State
Corporation Commission, Division of Aeronautics, se as to enable that 0epartment to
share in the cost of these needed improvements, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the Resolution be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimousl~i
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitted
a written report; advising that $410 is included in the 1965-66 budget for the
purchase of a dictaphone recorder, but that since the preparation of the budget
last year the cost of the machine has risen to $420, and recommended that the
additional $10 be appropriated.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council COncur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~lb83q) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~22, 'Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 87.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The ~otiofl was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None .................. O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously appropriated
funds for laboratory equipment in connection with the establishment and operation
of additional stream sampling stations, the City Manager submitted a written report
mended
advising that, inadvertently, funds Mere not included for counters, and recom
that $250 be appropriated for this purpose.
NAYS:
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16§40) -AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Non-Operating Expense' of
the 1965-66 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Uook No. 29, page
Mr. StolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller. #heeler and
Hayor Dillard .............................. ?.
None ...................... O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that additional donations in the amount of $340 have been received toward
the construction of a fountain on Miley Drive, and recommended that the amount be
appropriated to the 196S-66 budget,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16041} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170. #Capital," of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29. page OB.)
Mr. ~toller mored the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
STATE H1G~NAVS: Council at its meeting on August 10, 1964, having adopted
Resolution No. 15961, directing the City Manager to request the State Department
of Highways to prepare and include in its advertisement for bids for the construc-
tion of the Elm Avenue Bridge and south end of Interstate Spur 581 Project a design
to surface drain that section of the city rather than just the surface Haters from
the Elm Avenue Bridge and south end of Interstate Spur SO1 Project. and conditionall
agreeing to pay the difference in the cost of constructing the additional drainage
if iris not pr~hibitive, the City Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia January 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Virginia Department of Hlghuays advises they have
received an acceptable bid for the Interstate 501 and Route 24
Project.
By Resolution No. 15961 of August 10, 1964, the City Council
requested that alternate bids be taken on two designs for the
storm seler outfall between Elm Avenue and the Roanoke River.
Syste, 'B' $251.671.05
Dlffereace $107,654.05
a~reela~ to assume the dlffereatlal of $107.654.05 and authorizing
purpose $100,000. Additioaal fuads of $?.654.00 will be aecessary;
yet, these supplemeetal fuads can be provided ia the 1966-67
bad,et.
providl~9 ~or az e~ergeacy.
az additioaal $7.654.05:
AYES: gessrs. 6arland. Joaes. Pollard. Po~d, Stoller, ~heeler aad
Flshburn Park and Crystal Spring Elementary Schools, stating that all records mere
ia order nnd the statements or receipts and disbursements reflect recorded trans-
actions for the period ending June 30, 1965, and the financial condition of each
fund.
Hr. Stoller moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Planning Commission submitted the following
report with regard to completing the surveys and plans on Route 599:
=January 20, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of January 19, 1966 the City Planning
Commission adopted a motion recommending that City Council request
the Virginia Department of Highways to complete the surveys and
plans on Route 599, the 'Southwest Freewayto from the Norfolk and
Western Railway tracks (west of Franklin Road) to its connection
with U. S. Route 220 and Virginia Route 419, expressing the City*s
willingness to share in the cost of the survey and plans for that
portion of the freeway within the limits Of the City of Roanoke.
The City Planning Commission took this action after reports from
both the Director of Public Rorks and the Director of'City Planning
regarding speculation of proposed development that could materially
affect this route. The Department of City Planning has received
numerous inquiries regarding the location of this major route.
~incerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Henry B. Boynton
Chairman*
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Wheeler moved that the City Manager
be directed to ascertain the cost Of completing the surveys and plans and to report
back to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission submitted its
progress report for the second quarter of the fiscal year 1965.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORYS OF COMMITTEES:
LIHRARIES: Council having referred bids on bookstacks for the Raleigh
Court Branch Library to a committee composed of Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman,
James E. Jones, Murray A. Stoller, Julian F. Hirst and H. D. Thompson for tabulation
report and recommendation, the committee submitted a mritten report together with a
tabulation of the bids showing the proposal of the Estey Corporation ia the amount o
$4,82B as low bid, and recommended that the proposal of the Estey Corporation be
accepted.
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the camm!ti*
and offered the ~ollowJn9 emergency Ordinance:
(n16844) AN ORDINANCE providing for the furnishing and installation of
certain steel bookstacks at the new Raleigh Court Branch Library by accepting a
certain bid made to the City therefor and auardlng a contract thereon~ rejecting
certain other bids; nad pr,riding for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance D,ok No. 29. page 91.}
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AXES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Pond, St,lieF. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O,
MATER DEPAMXMEN-f: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
n diesel-powered backhoe for the Mater Department submitted the following report:
"January 19, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on January 17, 1966 for one new crawled-m,nat,d, diesel-
powered Backhoe for the Mater Department.
The low bid was submitted by Rish Equipment Company on a Drott
Model 30-YC Backhoe at a price of S22,642.00, less a trade-in
allowance of $3.242.80 for one used Michigan Model C-16 Backhoe.
Serial No. 3000. or a net sum of $19,400.00, f.o.b.,Roanoke.
Virginia.
The Committee hereby recommends that the bid be accepted from
Rish Equipment Company on the Drott Model 30-YC Backhoe, which
equipment meet5 ali ~peciiication~ o£ the Glty of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
COM#I~YEE:
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
Julian F. Hirst
S! B. B. Thomoson
Bueford B. Thompson'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Rlsh Eqoipment Company:
(~16~45) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition and purchase of one
(!) new diesel-powered backhoe for use of the City*s Water Department; accepting a
bid made to the City for the supply of said equipment; rejecting certain other bids~
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 92.)
Mr. Pollard 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, Wheeler and
Mayor BJllard~ .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
RATER DEPAR~MEI~f: Council having referred bids received on street and
sidewalk restoration occasioned by the normal daily operations of the Nater
Department to a committee composed of Messrs Boy R Pollard Sr Chairman
Julian F, Hirst and Bo B. Thompson rot tabulation, report and recommendation, the
committee submitted a written report, together with a tabulation of the bids,
shoming the proposal of Adams Construction Company, in the amount of
at Ion bid, and recommended that the proposal of Adams Construction Company be
accepted.
Hr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Adams Construction Company:
(a16§46) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Adams Construction
Company for performing certain miscellaneous, snail area improved hard surface
street and sidewalk restoration; authorizing the proper City officials to execute
the requisite contract; rejecting ali other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 93.)
Mr. Pollard 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, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS:~ None ........................... O.
PLDRBING: The committee appointed to study the question of amending the
City Code to permit no-hub soil pipe and fittings submitted the following report:
"January lB, 1966
The Council of the City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
The Committee appointed by Council at its meeting on Monday.
November 22, 1965 to study and report to Council its findings
in regard to the question of amending Sec. 120. Chapter 3, Title
XV, of the Code Of the City of Roanoke. lq56, providing that
cast iron joints used in plumbin9 shall be either caulked or
screwed Joints be amended to permit no-hub soil pipe and fittings,
hereby makes the following report.
The Committee recommends that Section 120, Chapter 3, Title XV,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. requested by Charlotte
Pipe and Foundry Company be amended to permit the use of no-hub
soil pipe and fittings, joints to be made with stainless steel
jacket and a neoprene gasket subject to the following con-
ditions.
(1) Installation of the no-hub pipe and fittings mith the
stainless steel jacket and neoprene joints be per-
mitted above ground in one story commercial or
residential buildings for waste and vents.
(2) In buildings more than one story in vertlc'al soil or
waste stacks only. and in either vertical or horizontal
dry vent piping.
(3) The Committee also recommends that the neoprene ty-seal
gasket or equal be permitted mith bell and spigot joints
as an alternate to the no-hub stainless steel and
neoprene Joints.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. O. Weddle. Sr.
J. O. Weddle, Sr. Chairman
S! R, T, Plttm~n
R. T. Ptttman
S/ O, W. Simoson
O. M. Simpson"
82
Hr. Stoller moved that Coancll concur in the recommendations of the
committee and that the matter he referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The wotion mas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
NOTIONS AHB MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ANNEXATION-ROANOKE VALLEY: Mr. Jones presented the following statement
made by him before the Oak Grove Civic League on January 20, 1966, with regard to
the subject of annexation or consolidation of any of the governmental units in
Eoanoke Valley:
'Oak Grove Civic League J~flpary 20. 1966
President Johnson, members of the Oak Grove Civic League,
distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen
It is indeed a pleasure and an honer to be invited to
particfpute in your meeting tonight. A meeting, which i personally
believe, can have far-reaching effects on the future development
and growth of this entire valley. I compliment you on your effort
to learn more of the various possibilities, and I challenge you to
reach a decision - not one to satisfy today's needs and desires,
but one Nhlch will answer the needs and interest of our future
generations. I challenge you to pursue u course for the benefit
of every person in the valley, and not uae for individual or
personal
In my letter from your President. Thomas D. Johnson. I was
reque~tea to oiscuss with you several topics - nne of which deals
with the proposed Salem annexation suit and its effects on the
residents of the Oak Grove community. May I admit to you that I
am not in a position to participate on this point as requested
because of the lack of detailed information on Salem*s proposal.
I have not seen a copy of their ordinance, nor do I have know-
ledge of its contents.
I am not here to debate this annexation issue with my friends
from the Toun of Salem or Roanoke County, but I can say from
experience and study that annexation proceedings are expensive
and indeed are a drain on the taxpayers* pocketbooks. For instance,
in the 1949 annexation, the City of Roanoke, in addition to pre-
annexation proceedings and court costs, was, and I quote *required
to assume and provide for the reimbursement to the County for such
just proportion of any existing debt of the County.' Further,
*The various items of indebtedness which the City is hereby required
to assume and provide for reimbursement of, as aforesaid, and the
proper percentage and proportion of each one hereby declared to be:
'1. School Debt to be assumed in full (100%)
Oahland $34,100
William Fleming High 30,600
William Fleming High Add. 30.550 $ 95,450.00
2. Literary Fund Loans to be ~sumed in part 116,414.55
3. Wtlliamson Road Sanitary District Bonds
assumed in full (100~) 113,000.00
4. Salem District Road Debt to be assumed in part
Total Debt to be assumed $326,062.25
'That the City of Roanoke shall pay to the County of Roanoke,
in cash at or before the date when this decree shall become effective
by way of reimbursement for the then value of permanent public
improvements, consisting of certain fire equipment located at the
Williamson Road and Garden City Fire Stations ....
S~hgols
#llllam Fleming
High
'That the City of Roanoke skull pay, la cash, to the County
of Roanoke at and before the time when this decree shall become
effective as compensation for the then value of nil schools and
other public buildings of the County. located within the annexed
areas, including the land appurtenant thereto and including the
equipment located in the schools, the follomicg sums, to-wit:
Buildinm L~q~ £eulument Total
$248,967.00 $15,000 $32,371.33 $296,350,33
Oakland
Less debt assumed 61.350.00
Net $235,00H.33
144,260.00 42,500 23,601 212,361.00
Less debt assumed 34,~00,00
Net $176,261.00
25,490.00 3,000 5,841.88 34,331.8H
32,354.00 4,000 7,951.00 44,305.00
34,430.00 6,000 10,794.12 51,224.12
12,455.00 000 6,38§.!0 19,623.10
Riverdale
Garden City
Washington Hts.
Tinker Creek
Other Public Buildings
Wmson. Rd. Fire Sra.
6,620.00 13,500 20.320.00
$583,073.45'
Chapter IX of the Court Decree covered the transfer of tbe deeds
to the City of Roanoke upon payment for the facilities as prescribed.
In addition to the above the City was required by State Law to
provide certain improvements in the annexed area equal to 12% of the
assessed value of all Real Estate. The value of this Real Estate
amounted to ~12,O70,765. The improvements were to be completed
within 5 years from the date Of the award. Twenty-three months
later, in November, 1950, the City filed notice with the Court that
not only had it met this requirement, but that the City Of Roanoke
had expended $355,872.64 in excess of requirements. These improve-
ments included:
Fire Stations $124,428.81
Construction of Sewers 690,046.74
Construction of Streets 193,453.70
Engineering in connection with
seuer and street construction 40,0§H.76
Street Signs and Traffic Signals 27,472.50
Park Lands 91,046.30
Library 2,377.40
Schools 354,045.52
Water System 112.833.73
Since 1950 the City has invested in this area of our City
improvements totaling over $10,750,000.
I brim9 this to your attention and say to you that in the 7
annexation suits brought by the City of Roanoke since 18H2, in every
instance Roanoke has complied with the instructions of the Court to
thefullest extent.
Another topic to which I have been requested to direct my
remarks deals Nlth 'any long range plans the City of Roanoke may
have in respect to its Oak Grove area;' It is public knowledge that
the Council of the City of Roanoke, under Resolution No. 16717, dated
October 25, 1965, employed Hayes, Seay, Mattern ~ Mattern, Architects
and Engineers, to advise and represent the City in technical and
engineerin9 matters relating in any Nay to the annexation of territory
by this City or by or to the Tout of Salem or the TORO of Yin*aa,
la Roaeoke Corm*y, or in matters pertaining to any proposed
consolidation of any said governmental units. Nam, as for
detailed studies, our full.time planning director has already
prepared long-range plans for the City dealing mith Community
Facilities.end ~orvlees, Parka, Piavorounds end aden Sonces~ Tot
Lots. Wunlcioal Offiees & Service Center, FIFC S~ations, Blanch
Libraries. Schools. Hiobwav Plan, ~eM ZonJno Ordinance, New
Subdivision Ordinance, amd It Mould be only a matter of expanding
these plans for,the benefit of any new area uhlch might become a
part of the City of Roanoke. Therefore, the needs of the area
and any area La the valley and its citizens coo be mot with the
existing or slightly modified plans as Just listed.
During the past few meets I have saddled Math interest a
paper prepared by the 'Civic Clubs Committee' entitled, 'An
Informative Financial Analysis of the Four Political Units in the
Roanoke Valley.' After reading this truly informative report, I
asked myself this question, 'Hot long is it going to take for ns
to wake up to the fact that Me are supporting duplicate services
in 30 deportments of various governmental operations?' As stated
in the beginning, I challenge you to,reach a decision = not one
to satisfy today*s needs and desires, but one which Mill answer
the needs and interest of our future generations. I challenge you
to pursue a course for the benefit of every person in this valley
and not one forJndfrfdnal or personal gain."
Mr. Jon~s moved that the statement be filed. The motion Mas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Council at its meeting on December 27. 1965. baying adopted the
report of the Sales Tax Committee, and having passed a Sales Tax Ordinance as
recommended by the committee, Mr. Jones, asked that consideration be given to the
rest of the recommendations of the committee and moved that the City Attorney be
~lrected to prepare tho proper measure repealin5 the personal property tax on
household effects effective January 1, 1967, for consideration of Council at its
regular meeting on February ?, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler,
After a discussion of the matter, members of Council voicing the opinion
that such action is premature in view of the uncertainty of what action the Ceneral
Assembly will take with regard to a state sales tax, Mr. Pollard offered o substitute
motion that the matter be tabled. The motion was seconded by dr. Garland and.
pursuant to the ruling of the Chair, adopted, Messrs. Jones, Pond and Wheeler va*in
no.
Mr. Jones raised the question as to whether or not a motion to table
requires at least a ffve-seeeatbs affirmative vote of all the members of Council
and moved to appeal the rulin9 of the Chair. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stolle
and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Garland, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .............4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Pond and Stoller ............................... 3.
Mr. Jones then moved {hat the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure repealin9 the tobacco tax effective July 1. 1966, for consideration
by Council at its regular meeting on February 7, 1966. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Garland statin9 that he intends to
vote for the motion to repeal the tobacco tax and that he then intends to offer
o motion directing the City Attorney toprepare the proper measure levying a tax of
I.:
sideration. The notion sas seconded by Hr. Pond and adopted. Mr. Wheeler voting no
os the 9rounds that the license tax Ordinance should be considered by Council
rather than the Rudget Cosmission.
Hr. Jones then moved that the Sales Tax Committee be discharged from its
duties.. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AR¥£RTISIBG-C1TY C0¥ERNRENT: Council having authorized the publishing of
n neuspaper supplement shoving the citizens of Roanoke how their tax dollar Ss
being spent in 196S, Hr. Jones voiced the opinion that a second ne.spaper supplemenl
should be published and moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to look into the
possibility of preparing the insert. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
adopted, Ressrs. Garland and Stoller Toting no on the grounds that it is not
necessary to publish such a supplement so frequently in a city the size of Roanoke.
Rayor Dillard appointed #essrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Robert A.
Carland and Julian F. Hirst as members of the committee.
ZONING: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. John W. Chappelear. Jr,.
F. M. Brill, L. Blwood Norris, Richard R. Snedegar and James Y. Meal have qualified
as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals for terms of three years each ending
December 31, 196R.
On motion of Rt. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously ado ~ ed.
the report nas filed.
ELA~NING: The City Clerk reported that Mr. John L. Mentworth has ~ualifie
as a member of the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Harold N. Bill ending December 31. 1969.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report was file d.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Milliam B. Cummings has
qualified as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board to fill the unexpired term
of Mr. S. P. Chockley ending June 30. 1967.
On motion Of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the report mas filed.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
~'~ty Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETINGo
Moadsy. Jeeeery 31. 1966.
The Council of the City of R,no,he net in regular meeting in the Council
Chember in the Municipal Building, Mondny. Jeeuery 31. 1966, et 2 p,m** the
reguler meeting hour, ulth Mayor Dillerd presiding. · ·
I~£SENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E, Jones, Roy R. Pollard. St,
Clarence E. Pond, Mnrrey A. Stoller. Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard .......................................
ABSENT: Nole .......................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
ginesnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Th,nas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with n prayer by the Reverend Joseph G.
Yasiliou, Pastor, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the mJontes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 27, 1965, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond end unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
S~REET LIGI~FS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company.
transmitting a list of street lights removed during the month of December, 1965,
before Council.
Oa motion Of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board.
requesting the follouing appropriation in the total amount of $20,02~.00 to Manpower
Development and Training to provide for a new program in melding, was before Council:
21-100 Salaries $ 11,512.00
21-200 Supplies 6,758.00
21-500 Equipment 1.628.00
21-700 Maintenance and Repair ~00.00
21-800 Fixed Charges 1,051.00
21-900 Other Costs 4,~76.00
$ 28,025.00
Mr. Wheeler moved that Conncil concur in the request of the School Board
and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(=16B47) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sectioo ~2IO00, *Schools -
Manpower Development and Training," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 29, page 94.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland nnd ado@ted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
of Director of Federal Prograns and related expenses, mss before Council:
"January 27. 1966
To the Honorable Mayor
and Members of City Council
Bosaohe,
Virginia ~
Centlenen:
The Roaaohe City School Doard ut its meeting January 25, 1966
respectfully requested Roanoke City Council to appropriate.
$9.642.50 for the following personnel changes for the remaining
fire months of the 1965-66 fiscal year;
Director of Federal Programs $4.545,00
Directnr of Personnel 410.00
(To upgrade present position of Assistant Personnel Director)
Secretary I 1.137.50
Accounts Clerk 1,325.00
Office Equipment 1,600.00
Travel for Director of Federal Programs 625.00
Rith the exception ~ the Director of Personnel. the above are
additional positions. In the case of the Director of Personnel.
the position of Assistant Director would be U l~Jraded to Director.
The above should be appropriated to various budget categories
as folloIs:
1-100 Personnel Serrates $7.417.50
I-B00 Administratire Travel 625.00
12-000 Improvements and Betterments 1,600.00
It is believed that a substantial portion Of the salary of the
Director of Federal programs can be recovered from funds appro-
priated in various Federal programs for Supervision. etc.
Yours very truly.
S/ A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher, Business Manager
and Clerk of the Board*
In this connection. Mr. Roy L. Webber. Chairman of the Roanoke City School
Bosrd, and Dr. E. M. Rushtou, Superiotendent of Schools, appeared before Conncil
for a discussion of the matter.
Mr. Jones raised the question as to Mhether or not the Director of Federal
Progra2s mould also work on city projects.
Dr. Rushton re,lied that the Director of Federal Programs would have his
hands full in school matters, but that in marking on school matters ~hererer he
found a project which would benefit the city he ~ouid certainly include such project
in his negotiations Mitb the federal government.
After a further dJscossion of the matter, members of Council pointing out
that the body bas been considering the appointment of a Director of Federal Program~
for the City of Roanoke and expressing the opinion that the creation of the position
of Director of Federal Programs for the Roanoke City Public School System should not
be approved until a study has been made, and Mr. Rabbet explaining that if the
position is not approved now the school board mill lose any federal funds available
for this fiscal period, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council approve the request of the
school board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following
vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Gerlond. PoJd. Stol/er, and ~heelmr .................... 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Joles. Pollerd Old Major Dillard ....................... 3,
Mr. Garland then offered the foiloming emergeicy Ordinance appropriating
the necessary fonds:
(~16848) AN ORDINANCE to emend nad reordein Section :lO00. #Schools
Administration.= and Section mi2000, "Schools ~ Improvements end Betterments,' of
the 1965-66 ApproprJetion Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinsece Book No. 29, page
Hr. Oarlend moved the adoption of tbe Ordinence. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and edopted by the folloming vote, Mr. Pollard indicating twit he is
voting for the Ordinance so that it can be passed as an emergency measure:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard, Pond, Stoller end ~heeler ............ 5.
NAYS: Mr. Jones and Mayor Dillard .................................... 2.
PENSIONS: The follouing communication from Hr. A. N. Matthews, submitting
his resignation es a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement
System mf the Clty of Roanoke, effective March 1, 1966, uae before Council:
"2412 Maiden Land. S.
Roanoke. Virginia
January 20, 1966
Uonorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor, City of Roanoke
Wembers of Roanoke City Council
After considerable deliberation I have made the decision to
resign my u~bershlp on the Board of Trustees of the Employees'
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, and herewith tender
ny resignation to City Council. effective March l, 196&.
My reasons for this decision are purely personnl having to do
principally with family obligations,~d attendant probable
absences from the city making it no lon~er feasib~ to eaFFy the
responsibilities of Board membership.
! regret the necessity of this decision since I have enjoyed the
privilege ef this service to the City over the past almost
ship bestowed on me by the Board.
It has been gFatifyJn~ to observe the growth and progress of the
Retirement Fund over that period. A fR. highlights: ~
$~6,664.0~ to $219.101.50.
$625,000 to in excess of $11 million.
Investment earnings (on a cost basis) have increased from
I leave, therefore, with the confidence tbGt the fund is in the
sound condition necessary to provide the required retirement
bean/its to ctt! employees.
· ttb best wishes.to the City administration and to the 8etirement
Sincerely,
$/ A. N. Matthews
A. N. eatthews"
RT. Wheeler moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure recognizing the service
rendered by Rt. N·tthenso The notion n·· ·econded by #c. Smaller nod unanimously
adopted.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: Council having denied · requent of Mrs.
Virginl· P. Cnssell, for · refund of the overcharge on her 1965 person·l property
taxes based on · 1962 Catalina Pontiac instead of n 1962 Tea@est Pontiac, ·
communication from Mrs. Cnssell. advising th·t even though she did not file ·
person·l property tax form for 1965 and nllomed her·elf to be ·ssessed by s
previous record she bas never ouned u 1962 Catolin· Pontiac, therefore, she would
like for Conncil to reconsider her request, n·~ before the body.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communic·tion mas filed.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIUI~TS: T~ City Manager submitted the folloming report
recommending that a street light be installed in the 300 block of Church Avenue,
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 31, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
In the preparatory work in connection with the 591 Project,
it ~as necessary that Appalachian Power Company Pole No.
270-4031 on Church Avenue, S. E.. at the western terminus of the
block east of 4th Street be removed. A 2500 lumen overhead
incandescent street light was installed on this pole. Under
authority of City Council Resolution No. 16697 this light was
removed.
Concern has been expressed by residents of the area that the
removal of the light leaves the immediate vicinity in considerable
darkness and a request has been submitted that the lighting be
replaced by installation of a new street light on the next remain-
ing pole to the east. It is recommended that the City Council
by necessary resolution authorize the installation of a 2500 lumen
incandescent street light on Pole No. 254-6574 as located one
s pan east Of th~ original street light location.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Mr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~16949) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation Of one 2500 lumen
orerhead incandescent street light in the 300 block Of Church Avenue, S. £.
(AP Pole No. 254-6574).
(For full text of Rem lumina, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 95.)
Mr. Smaller m~ved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollero Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-RATER DEPARTMENT: The City Mannger Submitted · urittee report,
recommending that remittance control machine onder Section #S00, "Mater-Replacement
Reserve,' of the 196S-66 Utter Deportment budget, he amended to pr~fde fez the
purchase of the machine at n cost of $3.525.00 isstesd of $3.200.00 os previously
authorized.
RF. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
,Rtnnger and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~16~S0} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section #S00. 'Rater-Replace-
ment Reserve.' of the 196S-66 Utter Fund Appropriation Ordinance. nad providing for
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. Rgo page
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mos seconded by
,+Hr. Uheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garlnnd. Jones, Pollard. Pond. Smaller, Mheeler and Mayor
lIDillard 7
BUDCET-STAT£ HIGHWAYS: The City Wanager submitted the following report
irecomuendin9 an appropriation of $500 for the continuation of the Right of Way
Office for the handling of property acquisition and related matters on the Route 220
iznd Route 460 highuay projects:
"Roanoke. Virginia
January 31, 1966
Roanoke, Virginia
from Mr. Clark, City Eo~inoer. proposing the cootinuttioo of a
Right-of-may Office for the handling of property acquisition
and related matters on the Route 22D and Route 460 highway
projects·
the City Council.
at full city expense, mill be:
Monthly rental $50.00
Monthly utilities, supplies 50.00
Per month $'100.00
Remainder of 1965-66 fiscal year $500.00.
An appropriation by City Council to this purpose is respect-
Respectfully.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
(=16951) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 360, 'Engineering,"
of the 1965-65 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordjnsnce Book No. 29, page 96.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the iolloming yoke:
AYES: Messrs. Gsrlnnd, Jones. Pollard, Pond, SIoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
WAYS: Wane ...........................O.
SIGWS: Tbs City Manager submitted a mritten report, transmitting a
communication from the Junior Momsn*s Club of Roanoke, Incorporated. requesting
permission to erect a canvas banner at Campbell Avenue end Jefferson Street from
March 15. lqhb. to April 5, 1966, to publicize its *Red Stocking Revue* to be held
April 1, 2 and 3, 1966.
Mr. Pollard moved that ~ouncJl concur in the request of the Junior Woman's
Club and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation or the
I proper measure. The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-SYREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submit ted
· ~follouing report expressing the opinion that t~ blocking Of streets for sledding
should be discontinued and that sledding should be permitted in the public parks
"Roano~ , Virginia
January 31. 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Title 17. Chapte~ I, Section 11 of the City Code thus gives
the City Manager the authority to designate and close off certain
streets, or portions Of streets in the City. *for the purpose of
sliding, coasting, skating, or other purposes or pleasures during
such snowfall as will make the street available and suitable for
such purposes**
The section of the Code further goes on to make it lawful for
any person to use the so-marked street for that purpose and it
additionally mahes it unlawful for any person to use the designated
street *for any other purpose* and provides a fine of not less
than one nor more than fifty dollars.
In pursuance of this, the City Manager, by an administrative
order of March 22, 1960, designated certain streets in the
various areas in the City foF this purpose. Since that time and
up through the snow of tbs meekend of January 22, these streets
have been so marked. The arrangement hu~ further provided the
assignnent of off-duty uniform officers for each of the areas,
the provision of flare pots and barricading, the provision that the
areas 'be planed but not scrapped* and that the officers be
provided uith amD-way radio facilities and first aid kits.
The provisions ns established for the use of these areas were
well determined and were os complete as could be possibly proposed
for such arrangements. It is recognized that to raise the question
as to the advisability of closing streets for sledding purposes is
an ope~ invitation to disrepute amongst youngsters and perhaps
many adults. Your City Manager is an avid fan of sledding and a
strong Supporter of seasonal recreational activities. However-,
it Js believed that the matter has reached the point that it merits
consideration as to continuance of the present arrangements.
It is recognized that the Code leaves tbq discretion to the
City Manager; homever, it is felt that City Council, and through
the City Council to the public, should be aware of the considera-
tion.
The streets that,hove been designated as sledding areas are
built-u p streets. With the growth of the City. it is difficult to
find streets that are suitable for sledding. Yhe trends Of times
have changed; traffic Js increasing; people have a greater need
to move to and from their property, and the public is more insis-
tent of the accommodation of the municipal services such as snow
removal.
Me have received a large tubber of compltints during the past
tug recent lions tbout the stveetl being closed off tud
addition problems ire incurring. Barricades ts erected base beer
tars up old lo one Incident used rev firewoods barrictdes have
been removed ut the eld of tie specific sledding ~rJodn and mink
the limited police rorceo it is logically becoming very difficult
to obtain officers Var tbJa duty.
All of these reasons combined to produce the opinion that ~e
blocking of streets should be dincontinued. At the same time, the
recreational needs BUSt be considered. It in felt that the City
bas an excellent system of park areas Iud that lo most of these
park arena there is evolitble good terrain and JocttJous for
sledding. The use of such park areas minimizes the safety problems
tad provides unrestricted locations.
The Council is advised tha$ this action is being proposed;
however, if the City Council reels otberuise, me ~ill be guided
by your opinion.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Stellar moved that Couccil concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion Bas seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
SE~ER$ A~D STORM DRAI~S: The City Manager submitted the following report
on flow volumes at the Sewage Treatment Plant in 1965~
"Roanoke. Virginia
January 3Z, 1966
To the City Council
Ro3uoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following is submitted an information, without any action
being necessarily appropriate at this tine.
In calendar year 1965 the 5enage Treatment Plant experienced
the largest flow aa record. Total flab through the plant Bas
$6.035.960,000 gallons, an average of 16.540,000 gallons per day.
The total flom from the Toun of Salem Bas 1,250,035.000.
averaging 3,420.000 gallons per day. This is 20.7~ of,the total
plant flow. The City-Salem contract permits by-passing after the
means the Salem by-pass figure for 1966 nil1 be ~.$$0.O00 gallons
per day. The metering station capacity is 0,000,000 gallons,
consequently, the Town of Salem Bill have reached their metering
capacity before the allowable by-pass figure is reached. This
situation will receive continued observation as to the possible
necessity of considering installation of a larger meter,
The flab for the County ubs approximately 564.i64.500 gallons
for the year° or 1,.545,600 gallons per day. This is 9.2~'of the
total plant flow.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
~r. Stellar moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report on snow removal
at Roanoke Ranicipal (Woodrom) Airport:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 31, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On January 25, 1966, a nebs story appeared regarding snow
removal at the Municipal Airport. Because the article Bas
unfavorable to the airport at o time uhen Roanoke is promoting
Under angus comparable to the one of January 22, the field is
not closed in the technical sense. Tahe*offs and landings can be
accomplished; however, under such field conditions, airlines and
private flights generally restrict themselves.
The first landing on January 23 occurred at 12:30 p.m., prior
to completion of removal work.
Field weather conditions, by teletype, are available through-
Out the country at all airports. Pilots, incliding those of
private planes, can ascertain before departing one field the
weather and field conditions at the terminal field. ~hen weather
conditions such as snow prevail over a wide area, this is the normal
procedure of pilots.
The snow of Wednesday, January 26 commenced in early morning.
The removal equipment commenced at 10 a.m., same date. find the
snow stopped at 10 a.m., the estimate was that clearing could have
been completed by 2 p.m. The snow continued until about 11
Ulearing work on principal runways was completed at abont 9:30
a.m., Thursday, January mT. Drifting during the morning of January
2T increased the work.
Originating airline flights commenced using the field about
9:30 a.m., January 27. in this connection, a twin-engine plane
took off satisfactorily about midmorning, Wednesday, January 26.
The field was closed durin9 the day of ~ednesday, January 26
due to restricted ceiling and visibility. It is necessary to
have minimum 1000 feet ceiling and 2 mile visibility. This decision
is controlled by the weather bureau.. The field was opened that
night but flights would not use the one runway opened due to bad
cross-wind components.
Following the first snow, the field work was entirely completed,
Tuesday night, January 25. Follouin9 the second, it was completed
Thursday night, January 27. This completion refers to the entire
field of 74 acres. The individual runways were. of course,
completed earlier as previously noted.
An advantage of the second snow over the first, above, was the
earlier commencement Of handling. Upon commencement, it is felt
the ~ork proceeded as expeditiously as possible. The Contractor's
equipment consisted of 3 motor graders. I bache, loader and I pusher
dozer. This equipment is regarded as adequate for the work involved
in both snows.
The question has arisen as to whether the City should purchase
special equipment, including such as a blower. This current situa-
tion has been the heaviest snow conditions experienced at the
airport since 1960 - a period of six years. During the six-year
period, snows have resulted in only. minor delays, if any. The
principal limitations have been in restricted flying conditions.
It becomes a matter of economics versus a rem boars of limited
airport use.
The City*s purchase of adequate motor grader, dozer and loader
equipment sufficient for the quick handling is of questionable
advisability. The Contractorts agreement is more practical and
less expensive by a mide margin.
The City*s purchase of a blower is also questionable at
recognized market costs. This is single use equipment and its
cost has small spread in relation to use in this part of the
country. For snows of only several inches in depth it can be
used but is considerable equipment for the purpose. #ith ice or
beery crust se,ua It is heaardoue, Ir one uere erufieble ut Biuor
cost through surplus or such, then it possibly should here
coeslderution. Houever, the City should reteln back-up contractor
service.
i966-6T upproprietioa for soon reuovel to'the airport is
$1,000. This is being coasiderebly exceeded. The airport budget
disailous overtJue cmployee pey and this deserves conslderetioa
currently and in forth coning budgets.
This is subuitted us report.
Respectfully subuitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
City Hanager#
Nv. St,lieF Bayed that the report be received sad filed. The marlo, usa
seconded by Hr. pond and unseen,ual! adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the follo~ing report on
policies ulth regard t o overtime payed coupensatory leave:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 31 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the studies of the proposed pay plan and in observing
operational conditions, it ~onid appear desirable that the
City Council is so doubt oeore of this. The purpose of this
letter is to reiterzte any past report and to hopefully emphasize.
It is suggested that conoiderotioz, in budget planning, be
given to aonuzlly ezroorhing funds to this purpose. In doing so,
it could perhaps be advisable te recognize financial planning
touard proposed facilities in the Municipal Building area.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Blrst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that the report of the City Manager be forusrded to the
~zpital Improvements Committee and the Budget Commission for their information. The
notion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYCROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the follomlng
report mith regard to furnishing, equipping and operating the Eureka Park Recreation
Center:
*Roanoke, Virginia
January 31. 1965
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:.
It is necessary to provide for the furnishin9 and equippiu9
plus the Operation Of the hem Eureka Park Center. In addition,
murk and improvements outside of the buildin9 have never been
provided for. The building is very close to completion and it
is necessary to submit the matter to you for the provision of
funds.
To inform you there ave attached:
1. Copy of a letter from Mr. Mitchell, Director of Parks
and Recreation and dated January 24, 1966, regarding
operational and equipment requirements pud cost. To
this is attached an equipment breokdoun of Jarvis and
Stoutaoire, Architects. This list has been reviewed
and priced by Mr. Mitchell.
2. Cost estimate prepared April 29. 1965. by Mr. Clark,
City Engineer, of th~ontside murk. This notes that
items A, B and C thereon have been already completed
by City forces at Council*s direction.
3. Outlay summary sheet giving requirements at this time.
The total requirements for the remainder of the current
fiscal year are shown as $23.06d.10.
It is not felt any reasonable reduction can be proposed
in the personal services. The building should be fully
staffed upon its opening. The cost of utilities is estimated
and mill depend upon experience of operation. The equipment
item is flexible; houever, it is expected the neighborhood mill
expect full equipment in a reasonable period of tim . The
Outside work is almost unavoidable.
If indication can be obtained from City Council as to the
extent of its concurrence, me can return for necessary appropria-
tion ordinance.
Respectfully submitted.
-$/ Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. itoller moved that the question be
referred back to the City Manager to have a budget ordinance prepared in accordance
mith the figures agreed upon. 'The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
CITT AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted · financial report of the City
of Roanoke rot the month of December, 1965,
Mr. Smaller moved that the report be received end filed. .The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Pollard mud unanimously adopted.
CLAIMS: ConncJl having referred to the City Attorney nad the City
Manager for investigation, report nad recommendation u communication from Mrs.
O. C. Austin, advising that she bas incurred expenses totaling $259,76 us · result
of a full on the step in the ladies' rest room on the first floor in the Municipal
Hullding and requesting that she be reimbursed said amount, the City Attorney
and the City Manager submitted the following report:
"Jnnuury 21. 1966
TO the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
At u recent meeting of the Council the communication of
Mrs. O. C, Austin of 1219 Tuyloe Avenue. S. E., asking the
ConncilOs consideration of reimbursement to her of certain
expenses claimed to ha~e been incurred follonJng injuries
received as a result of a fall in a public rest room was
referred to the undersigned for investigation, report and
recommendation to the Council.
Our investigation of the matter has revealed the follow-
ing facts and circumstances:
On October 12, 1965, Mrs, Austin, approximately sixty
years of age. had visited the Municipal Building on business
transacted on the first floor of the building. Upon
finishing her business, Mrs. Austin, accompanied by two
relatives, went into the ladies' rest room on the first
floor of the Municipal Buildiug~~ The room is divided into
two separate spaces, one intended for the use of female city
employees, the other Intended for the use of tbeg~neral
public. The latter space had, in past years, been designed
and used as a jaaitor*s supply room and mash room but. upon eon-
ago the floors of the toilet enclosures ia both spaces mere
raised above the level of the remainder of the old floors.
The floors of the toilet space in the rest room used by Mrs.
Austin is ten (IH) inches above the level of the remainder
of the floor, is constructed of inlaid ceramic tile and of a
different color from that of the older floor. Upon lea,in9
the toilet space, the claimant fell l0 inches onto.the main
floor and sustained the physical idJuries mentioned iu her
letter. Before being taken from the Municipal Building to a
hospital, by ambulance. Mrs. Austin was assisted by Doctor
John Jofko aha also happened to be present in the Municipal
Building, by Mr. Marten Trent and by several other City
employees who also came to her assistance.
Our investigation has revealed no fact which, in our
opinion, would constitote negligence on the part of the City
in the construction or maintenance of that part of the build-
ing in mhich the claimant's injuries occurred. The room is
equipped ~ith sufficient lighting and. although small and
somemhat crouded by the installation of a~ash basin and '~'
tmo toilet enclosures, is well constructed.: Except for, the
elevation of the floor in the toilet enclosures above the
main floor level, the rest room is thought to be typical
of any small public rest room.
most other public buildings constitutes a governmental function
or operation of the local government and negligence Ju the
construction or maintenance of the building and its pablic
facilities, if it in fact exists, does not ordinarily result
in legal liability on the public agency. This bas been the
accepted rule in Virginia and in many other States for a great
number of years, The rule of immunity is not necessary to be
asserted or relied upon, hcoever, until there hms first been made
to appear some eegligence on the port of the public sgency ohich
has ceased or contributed to the injuries couplsleed of; sad, SS
above stated, me have eot, in our investigation, discovered ney
fact, uhich, in our opinion, coestitetes eeglfgeece on the part of
the City or any of its employee~ in this iestaece. Accordingly,
ue ere of the opinion that the City is under aa legal obligation
to the claimant as n result of the most unfortunate and severe
injuries ohich she received,
Any other disposition of this matter must, in our epinion,
be made or authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction, or
by the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager
S/ J. N. Kincaeon
City Attorney~
Mr. Stoller saved that the report be received nad filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation the request of Fralln and Waldron, Incorporated, that
30.27-acre tract or land located north Of Andre,$ Road and east of Cove Road, N.
Official Tax No. 2240101, be rezoned from General Residence District. to Special
Residence District, the City Planning Commission submitted e written report,
recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox. Attorney,
representing the petitioners, advising that his clients desire a public hearing On
the matter, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30 p.m.
March 7, 1~66. The motion was secm dad by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
S~REETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Plannin9 Commissidn
for study, re port and recommendation the requ~est of Graves-Humphreys Hardunre
Company, Incorporated, et al., that that portion of Twenty-fourth Street, S.
between Lyon Avenue and the ~inston-Salem Division of the Norfolk and Restern
Railway, and that portion of Winston Avenue~ S. W., bet,eau Tmenty-fourth Street
and the boundary between Lots S and 6, Block 10, Colonial Heights, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission aubmitted a written report.
recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., March 7, 1965. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, a formal application from Mr. J. D. Copenhaver,
Attorney, representing the petitioners, requesting that viewers be appointed pursuan
to the Code of Virginia, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller offered ~he following Resolution providing for the appointment
of the viewers:
(~16852) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the petition of Graves-
Humphreys Hardware Company, Inc., Homer L. Waid and Lois W. Weld, James B. Short
and Pauline O. Short, and the Norfolk ~ Nestere Railway Company to close that
portion of 24th Street, S. W., lyin9 between LIon Avenue, S. W., nod the Winston-
Salem Division of the Norfolk ~ Western Railroad. extending e distance Of npproxJwnt~
II 145 feet. nod that partial of Wlxntou Arouse bctmeen the parcel designated ns
Official Tax NO. 1271go! and the boundary between Lots 5 and 6, Block 10, Colonial
Heights Map. S. M.. extending · distnnce of approximately 310 feet.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29. page g?.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?-
NAYS:~ None ........................... O.
RE~ORTS or COMMITYEES: NONR.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
I CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS:
NONE.
BUUGEI-C.OUNEIL: Mr. Mheeler offered the follo~ln~ emecgency Ordlnanoe
approprlatin9 $10,000 to lnveatigations, Studies and Rewards under Section ~1,
"Council," of the 196§-66 budget:
. (~16853) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~1. "Council,~ of the
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an ~mergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 98.)
Mr.'Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motio~ was seconded
i!by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller. Mheeler and
Dillard .................................... ~ .... ?*
NA~S: · one--~ ........................ O.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION: Mr. Pollard offered the following emergency Ordinance
appropriating $10.000 to Annexation under Section ~]50, "Non-Departmental,' of the
1965-66 budget:
(~16854) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~150, "Non-Department-
al," of the 196S-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providin§ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book N0. 29. page 99.)
Mr. Pollard m0ve~ the adoption of the Ordinance The motion was seconded
iby Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the follou in9 vote:
i .AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
/IBili.rd .........................................
N~Y$:. None ........................... B.
WATER BEPARTMENI:Mr.'Jones nffo~ed th* following Resolution establlshtn~
9 policy that no connection of nas or additional water distribution systems or
mains of the City of Roanoke shall be permitted except upon approval of Council:
(z16855) A RESOLUTION relating to the administration of Rule 38 of the
Rules sad Regulations for the ,permalon of the CJty*s Mater Depurtue,~o
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29. pare 99.)
Mr. Jones loved the udoptlon.of the Resolution. The lotion ess seconded
by Me. Pollard sad adopted by the followlog vote:
AYES: #eases. Girl,ad. Jones. Policed. Pond. St,lief. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillued ............................. ~ ........... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY GOYERNM£NT-ROANO£E YALLET: Mr. St,lief read the f,il,sing stat,cent
citing figures oo the City of Rouooke and Roes,kc Couuty as one lark,tis9 are, and
raisinR the question ss to whether or not it is fair for the City of Roanoke to
'subsidize the T,wa of Salem or Roanoke County:
"January 21, 1966.
R,o,ruble Rayor and Fellow #embers of
R,au,k, City Council,
Roanoke. ¥irgioia.
Gentle=es:
Recently Frank E. K,,bier Ioaoed me 'Suruey of Bnyio9 Power' by
'S,les Management, the magazioe of maeketlng.
publication. Realizing that you may be familiar with this as
businessmen, nevertheless I bring it to your attention because
it seems to me that it has 9orernmeotul implications. Market-
lo9 canna,liars do not compile these figures themselves; they
use census figures which they update. At any rate, here are the
facts on R,au,k,.
1. The City'aod County are aa, marketin9 area. Population
December 31, 1964. was estimated 177,900. This is .0922% of
the U. S. A.'$ populatlon--a basic percentage with which all
of the followinG are to be co=pared.
Ia our area there are 52,200 households.
3. The urban population of our area is
4. The effective buying loc,ne for 1964 was $566 million.~ (This
is wJ~ our people baa, to spend, after all taxes ha~e been
deducted.) This is .085S% of the U. S. A. This means our people
have 94% of the national a~erage, which we must admit is less
than we would like.
S. Per capita buyin9 income is $2,061. Except for the Mashing-
ton area, only Ricbmood ($2,369) is higher.
b. Per household buying income is $7,025. Richmond,.Newport
News. Norfolk and Petersburg are higher.
7. Mhot kind of people are le? W,airy, a;erage or poor?
15.9% Of one households hare buyin9 income of $10,000 or
better. 9.3~ ha~e $7,000 to $9,999. Thus.' only one in four has o~er
$7,000. 32% have $4,000 to $b.999. 19% ha~e $2.500 to $3.999.
23.8% hale less than $2,499 and on do~u to zero.
8. Ob;tously Roanoke is a trading center. Total retail sales
were $254 millioo estimated 1964. Our sales activity index
is 107. second only to Richmond's lO0. indicating high non-
resident buying. The quality index of 90~ is slightly below
the national average.
9. Mhat do people buy here? A. $53 million in food, B. $14 million
ia eating and drinkio9 places. C. $4? millio~ Jn general
merchandise. D. $18 million in apparel, E. $13 million ia
furniture and household appliances. F. $46 million in autoeotiYe.
G. $17 million in gas stations. H. $12 millioo in lusber nod
hardware items, I. $11 million in drugs. This may gi~e you
somethin9 to tbiok about when 9r,ups request exemptions. (Roanoke
City figures ar~ in millions: A. $29; B. $8; C. $31; D. $16;
E. $10; F. $30; G. $9; H. $9; I. $8.)
99
100
10. Nou, let*s compare Roanoke City amd Salem uJth the total
Roanoke area uhich la the City sad County. Looking et buying
income in households ue find both the City end Salem bare
slightly lamer perceetages or households uitb $10,000 or over
to upend. (Total 15.9~, City 15.SX, Selem 15.1~.) Both
the City ued Salem are elsa slightly under the total percentage
of households uith $?,000 to $9,999, uhich is 9.3X; each bas
9.1~. Salem has a sigeificaetly higher perceetege of house-
bolds in the $4,000 to $6,999 group: 35.3~ to the City*s
31~ end total's 32~. le the $2,500 to $3,999 group this is also
true: 20.2~ to the City's 18.9~ and the totel*s 19~. 'I.
the definitely poor group $2,499 to zero, Salem has a significantly
lamer percentage: 20.3~, the City 25.5~ and the totll 23.8~.
Il. Breaking down retail soles, $170 million took place in the
City la 1964, $40 million in Salem, $44 million ia the rest of
the County. All included · large eunber of non-residents.
12. The 101,700 people of Roanoke City in 1964 lived in 31,600
households.
13. Sales activity in Roanoke City was 125 shooing either better
than average buying or u heavy inflou of non-resident shoppers.
Salem*s is n phenomJnal lbS. The total is I07. .Salem's quality
index of 117 shoos buying pouer is 17~ above uhat it should be
based on its population. Roanoke*s is 105, very good but not as
good as Salem,. The total 98 is below average and shows where
the real buying power in this area is.
14. Summing up, it is suggested that the per household buying
incomes tell the story. Salem is $§,015. the total $7,025. and
the City $6,756. Per capita, Sa/em*s is highest with $2,139, the
City neat with $2,099, and the total $2,061.
IS. The conclusion is inescapable: Is it fair for the City to
subsidize Salem or the County? These figures say, No.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. S~oller
Murray A. Stoller.'
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the statement was filed.
FIREARMS: Mr. Stoller read the folloNing statement with regard to the
confiscation of weapoos under what was supposed to be the local law but turned out
inot to be:
"January 31. 196~.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia.
~ Gentlemen:
Recently the 'Times-World* reported that weapons have been
confiscated upder what mas supposed to be the local law but
turned out not to be. In order to be sure that our procedures
are legal, I. move*that the City Attorney investigate the situa-
tion with the assistance of the Commonwealth Attorney and, if
needed, prepare the necessary ordinance legalizing the pro-
cedure. Since the matter was been reported in the press, it
is submitted that it is our responsibility to see that it is
checked out and if necessary, corrected.
Sincerely,
5/ Murray ~. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.*
In this connection, Mr. Stoller stated that since preparing the statement
for the agenda of Council he has been informed that confiscation is now accomplished
under state lam, after the Offense involving the unlawful weapon bas beeo tried model
Roanohe, Virginia.
GentleBen:
The MorldoNeus in its Jaanory 25 issue reported that the cities
of Richmond and Horfoit are moving to hare the financial
burdens of their health departments borne for the most port by
the State of Virglniu. As you tnomo I oppose further state
centralization or public services. Despite this I proposed three
years a9o that the City of Roanoke obtain the benefit of this
state aid; thus releasing the funds for other essential public
services and increasing the health standards, services and
salaries locally. The proposal mas not adopted at that tine.
Roping that subsequent events may have changed your minds, the
proposal is again submitted by me: I move that a resolution be
drafted forthnith addressed to the State Commissioner of Health,
State Department of Health. and our legislative delegation, in
order to get the maximum benefit of this local saving. Me
approved a Health Department budget of $316.999.50 for 1965-66.
Subtracting $55,000,00 now reimbursed by the State ($15,000.00
Mental Retardation Clinic, $40.000.00 Cooperative Health
Program) leaves $261,999.50. If the State assumed the De p~rt-
ment*s functions, mitbout appreciable loss of local control,
55~ of this $144,Gg9.73, or more could be allocated to either
improved health services or other local, public functions. I
am. asking the City Attorney to have such a resolution ready for
us.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. 5toller.
Murray A. Stoller.*
Mr. Stoller then offered the folloming Resolution requesting the State
Hoard of.Health to enter into contract mith the City of Roanoke to render its
public health services upon certain terms and provisions:
(=16955) A RESOLUVION requesting the State Board of Health to enter into
contract with the City to render the City*s public health services upon certain
terms and provisions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29. page 100.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution..The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folle~ing vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TAXES: Mr. Stoller read the following statement on ehy he opposes the
proposal of the Virginia Retail Merchants for a statewide sales tax:
"January 28, 1966.
Mr. John M. Hudgios, Jr., General Manager,
Associated Grocers of Virginia.
P. O. Box 1019,
Salem, Virginia.
102
Dear Mr. Hadglas:
Thank you for 7oar letter of Janlery 25 and Virginia Retail
Merchants booklet calling for · steteulde soles tax.
M7 positiom is mell-knomn, I atrongly raver local govern-
mens becauae it seems to be the most efficiently operated,
for the reason that it is closest to the people, they cam
see its operatiom aid identify mlth it, and their prot~ts
and observokioas are usually listened ko sympatheticolly.
Unfortunately, local government has never had the revenue
sources to finance the services uhich our people so eagerly
demand. Virginia not being a home rule state, her localities
hove only such sources of reseane as the ieg~ lature permits
them to have. 0nly Just eom are our goveraueatal officials
at the State and national level beginning to understand the
terrific effect of urbanization of our Commonuealth. Homever,
legislative control is still firmly in the hands of the rural
delegates mbo combine uith the delegates from urban counties
_such as Roanoke County. Fairfax County, Henrico and Chester-
field Counties to continue a distribution of State.monies
uhich is even more grossly unfair than the license taxes of
Virginia cities when compared with other states mhich have
different tax structures. In the cities me uust pay for
police, fire. sanitation, health, Judicial. melfare, streets,
engineering, public works, recreation, library, airport, and
literally dozens of other services for mhich suburbanites pay
little or nothing. Our schools are more expensive to operate
and me receive less contribution from the State because of
school fund distribution formula which is also rigged against
the cities.
AS ~ou know. all tax uonies eventually come from one source
only. the people. It is you and I who live lathe cities
who are paying disproportionate amounts for the operation
of nil governments: local, state and national.
The boqklet *Virginia At the Crossroads* is a skillfully
prepared piece of propaganda and special pleading. Rarely
do advocates or association executive vice presidents tell
their employers anything other than what they want to hear.
In this life and uorld, the truth is so seldom heard that
it is practically unrecognizable.
Tucked away on page 49 is the joker in this blue book. The
current budget of the City of Roanoke expects $2 million from
business and professional taxes, ~hich the VRMA ~ould have
us prohibited from imposing. Rhea you remember that we had
hoped to get $2 million from the local sales tax, and that
our utility taxes and other levies in the amount of $2
million ore endangered by this seemingly innocuous repealer,
you can see that (1) It is not too strong to say that
passage of this purported reform mould be a calamity which
would end local government in Virginia and make us like
foreign countries -- to which ! have been -- where local
9overnmental officials are not elected, they are just sent
down from the president*s palace in the national capital. (2)
For every $2 million so handed over to special interest
and personal property taxes $1.00 per $100.00 of assessed
I have spent the past four years in an effort to do what
could -- working from ten to eighteen bourn a day -- to keep
_ years ago, I have made a reasonably good living here by
marking hard and dealin9 fairly. ~hile there have been many
found this one of the better locations in Virginia. I think
while relieving the prosperous.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stiller
Murray A. Stiller.*
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Oa motion of Mr, Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pood and uosninousl! adopted,
the statenent mas filed.
Os motion of ur, ~dheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones an4 uatniuously adopted,
the meeting uss adjourned.
A pPU OV E D
ATTEST:
~lty Clerk Mayor
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GOURCIL, REGULAR MRETING,
MondaY, February 7, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met Jn regular meeting In the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, #onday, February 7, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., mith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard+
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
~illard .................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ....................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. James N. Kincanon, Gity Attorney, and Mr. William F.
Griggs, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert M.
Hammer. Pastor, Grandin Court Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
J2nuary 3, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
NEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:~0 p.m., ~onday, I]
February ?, 1966, on the request of Mr. ~. F. Kefauver, et al., that property locate~~
on the east side of ~hiteslde Street, N. ~.0 between Huntington Boulevard and Drew II
Avenue. described as Lots 21 and 22, Block 9, Huntington Court, Official Tax Nos.
3191021 and 32B0102, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District,!
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the folloming communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request for rezoning be granted, mas before
Council:
"December 16, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Rayor
and Wembers of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen~
At its regular meeting of December 15, 1965 the City Planning
Commission considered the above rezoning request. The Commission
had been informed in a previous meeting that the petitioners were
interested in locating a Seven-Eleven convenience food store and
a major oil company service station On ~he subject property. Mr.
T. L. Plunkett, Jr., attorney representing the petitioners, stated
that the petitioners would provide adequate screening to protect
adjoining residential properties.
Uuring the Planning Commission's consideration of this rezonlng
request, the Commission explored several physical development
factors, including a possible extension of Tenth Street to form
a major intersection near the subject property, the relationship
to other convenience shopping areas and to nearby residences, and
the eventual land use pattern of the area. After weighing all of
the aforementioned factors, the Commission concluded that the
subject property was a desirable location for a convenience
shopping area.
Mr. Thomas #. ~llkerson, 3703 Whiteside Street, N. E.. appeared before
Council and stated that he uould like to see all of the properties om Whlteslde
Street rezoned for business purposes, including his own property.
Everyone baying been given an Opportunity to be heard on the matter,
Mr, Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City Planning
Commission and that the foiloming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~166§7) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
l, 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 that property located on the east side of Whiteside 5treat, N, E,, between
Huntington Boulevard and Drew Avenue, described as Lots 21 and 22, Block 9,
Huntington Court,~Official Tax Nos. 3161021 and 3280102. rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to Business 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-Numa.* 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 mas held on the ?th
day of February, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at
which hearing all parties in interest and citizens Here given an opportunity to be
beard both for and against the proposed fez going; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should 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 City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to
Zoning. be amended and reenacted ia the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the east side of Rhiteside Street, N. E,. between
Huntington Boulevard and Dre~ Avenue, described as Lots 21 and 22, Block 9,
Huntongton Court, designated On Sheets 319 and 32S of the Zoning Map as Official
Tax Nos. 3101021 and 3280102, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence
District to Business District and the Zoning M~p shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the folloming vote:
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AYES: Mesnrso Garland. Jones, Pollerd,.Pond. Stoller. Nheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
GRADE CROSSINGS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr, Ralph A, Glasgou appeared before
Conncll, ndvising that there is a suit pending os to mhether or not Roanoke Avenue,
$, M.. extends to the Norfolk and Mestere Railway Company right of uny or to Roanoke
River as shown on city maps. and requested that a committee be appointed to study
the matter.
After a discussion of the question. Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mr. Jesse H.
Hahn, requesting that the stairwell leading from the charging floor to the furnace
floor at the City Incinerator be enclosed for protection from the cold, mas before
Council.
Mr. Pond moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed Of
Messrs. Clarence E. Pond. Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler, Julian F. Hirst, I. Jones
Keller, J. H. Hahn and Lawrence R. Noell for study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFXCERS:
BULGEY-CITY MANAGER: The following report from the City Manager,
requestin9 that $214 be aopropriated for a secretarial desk and that $407 be
appropriated for a.dictaphone transcriber for his office, was before Council:
*Roanoke, Virginia
February 7, 1965
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It would be appreciated tf the City Council would amend the
Rudget Ordinance to provide for the appropriation of the sum of
$1.044 to the City Manager's Office for the purpose of office
eqnlpment.
Math the current change in office personnel, it would be
advantageous to obtain this equipment at this time in order to
arrange for the maximum efficiency of the Manager's Office and
to secure full utilization of the personnel. As a matter of
practice, it would be preferred that equipment of this nature be
anticipated and included in annual budgeting rather than by
special appropriation. It is felt, however, that a delay pending
the next Budget would also delay accomplishing the office arrange-
ment that is hoped for. and there are no funds mhatsoever provided
to this office in the current 1965-66 Budget for furniture and
equipment replacement. Therefore, it is not believed that any-
changes or rearrangements in mork were anticipated at the time
the Budget was prepared.
The items proposed are as follous:
1. Secretarial desk. 60-inch by 54=inch $ 214.00
2. Dictaphone transcriber 407,00
Total $ 621.00
nnd offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16050) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~3, *Manager,' of
the 1955-§6 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page I00.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St.lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ANNEXATION: The City Attorney submitted a uritten report advising of the
filing on January 25, 1965, in the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, of a
petition by Henry Adams Davis, et al., for the annexation of the Jefferson Forest
Subdivision to the City Of Roanoke and requesting instructions from Council as to
further procedure.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIdERATION'OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTROUUGTION AND CON$1UERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
DEPARTMEN'F OF PUBLIC NELFARE: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure endorsing the proposal Of the Long Range Planning
Committee of the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, Incorporated, to
undertake a comprehensive survey of health, welfare and recreation needs and service
in the Roanoke Valley and conditionally indicating the ulllingness of the City of
Roanoke to contribute to the cost of the survey its pro rata share thereof, he
presented same; uhereupon, Mr. St,lief offered the following Resolution:
(~16659) A RESOLUTION relating to a proposed comprehensive survey of
health, welfare and recreation needs and services in the Roanoke Valley.
(For full text of Relolution, see Resolution Book No. 2g, page 101.)
Mr. St,lief 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.lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
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CITT O0¥EENMENT: Council Davis9 directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure commending Chief Warrant Officer William C. Stovoll for his
friendly and thoughtful act in arranging a supply of vaccine to De used by the
citizens of WooJu, South Korea, he presented sane; uhereupon, Mr. Stellar offered
the following Resolution:
(e16860} A RESOLUTION regarding Chief Narrant Officer, Nilliam C.
Stovail and certain services performed ia Wonju, South Korea.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Oooh No. 2g, page 102.)
MFo Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas secoode(
by Mr. Jones and adapted by the folleuing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollero Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
CITY GOVERNR£WT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure commending Sergeant Melvin C. Massie for his exemplary conduct
in private and public activities performed in and around Nonju, South Korea, while
recently stationed at Camp Long, he presented same; whereupon, Mr° Stoller offered
the following Resolution:
(w16861) A RESOLUTION commending Sergeant Melvin C. Nassie for certain
services performed while in WonJu, South Korea.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2g, page 102.)
Mr. Stoller moYed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the followln9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Nayor Dillard ..................................7o
NAYS: Noae ...........................O.
PLUMBING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure amending Section 120, Chapter 3, Title 15, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, providing that cast iron joints used in plumbing shall be either
caulked or scresed joints, to permit no-hub soil pipe and fittings, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Rheeler moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16862) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordainin9 Section 120, Article X,
Chapter 3, Title XY, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, said
chapter being the Plumbing Code, relating to cast-iron joints.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 120,
relating to cast-iron Joints, of Article X, Chapter 3, Title XV, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, said chapter being referred to as the
Plumbing Code, be, and said section is hereby amended and reordained to read and
provide as follows:
Sec. 120. Cast-iron joints.
(2) That installation of no-hob pipe and fittings with stainless steel
Jackets and neoprene Joints may be permitted above!round in one-story commercial
or residential buildings for wastes and vents;
(3) That In balldings of more than one story, installation of either
aforesaid alternate msy be permitted above the first floor in vertical or horizontal
dry vent piping but shall not be permitted in other than vertical soil or wastes
stachs;
(4) That neoprene YY-SEAL Gashets, or their equal, may be permitted with
hell and spigot Joints as an alternate to the no-humb stainless steel and neoprene
joints;
(5) That underground installation of no-hub pipe and fittings shall not
be permitted in either soil, waste or vent piping; and
(6) Yhat all pipe and fittings installed with either aforesaid gaskets
be designed by the manufacturer for use with such gaskets.
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.
pENSIONS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure recognizing the services rendered by Mr. Arthur N. Matthews as a member of
the Roard Of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System of the City of Roanoke,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~16§53) A RESOLDYION regarding Mr. Arthur N. Matthews.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 103.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
M~yor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
51GMS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure permittin9 the Junior Moman*s Club of Roanoke, Incorporated, to install a
canvas banner across the street at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson
Street in connection with the 'Red Stocking RevueS, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Pollard offered the following Resolution:
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Mr. Smaller then moved that the Mayor appoint I committee to advise
Council mhether il is pursuing the best method for 0btulaing police vehicles. The
motion usu seconded b~ Mr. Wheeler old unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Roosts. Murray A. Smaller, Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst end D. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
ZBNIHG: Council having held i public hearing on the request of Fralia
eBd Meldroe, Incorporated, that a 30.2?*acre tract of land loceted north of Andrems
Road and east of Cove Road, H. W., Official Tax Ho. 2240101, be rezoned from
General Residence District tO Special Residence District. end having continued the
public hearing and referred u uodi(ied request of the ~tJtloner bach to the City
Planning Commission for further studl, report ned recommendation, the matter mas
In this connection, the following communication from the Git! Planning
Commission, recommending that the revised request for retorting he granted, was
before Council:
~Mavch 17, 1966
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
and MeMbers of Citl Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At Its meeting of March 16, 1966 the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. The attorne! for the
petitioners, Hr. Tom S, FO~, presented the Commission with a
revised plan for utilizing the subject property, based on
three factors, as folloms: 1) a reduction in the size of the
propert! requested for retorting bI specifically excluding all
land south of a line located 150 feet north of the right-of-Mai
of Andrews Hoed and the proposed extension of Andrews Road,
2) dedication of an H0 foot right-of-way for the extension
of Andrews Road, and 3) a reduction of the proposed number of
dwellin9 units located on the property from 435 to 300.
Having previousll Bade field inspection, the Planning
Commission concluded that the revised request eliminated Bani
of the objections to the rezonin9. The Planning Commission.
therefore, recommends to City Council that the 30.27 acre
tract of land, identified by Official Tax No. 2240101, exclud-
ing that part located south of a line located 150 feet north
of the right-of-ual of Andrews Road and the proposed extension
General Residence District to Special Residence District, provided
that an 8D-foot right-ofomol for the extension of Andreus
Road, as shown on citl plans, be dedicated, as offered by the
petitioners.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter H. Smith
Joseph H. Lawrence
A delegation of property ~ners in ~he affected area appeared before
Council in oppositfoo tm the revised request for rezoning wit~ Rr. George P.
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(m16864) A RE$OLtrrlON authorizing the City #auuger to permit the
installation of a banner across the lnterneetlou of Campbell Avenue and Jeffersou
Street upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 104.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Wheeler und
Rsyor Dillard ................................... ?,
NAYS: None ......................... O,
MOTIONS AND WXSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SALE OF PROpER?Y-S?REE?S AND ALLEYS: Rro Jones presented the following
communication from Mr. John L. Walker, Jr.. offering to pay $10 cash to the City
of Roanoke for that portion of a lO-foot alley owned by the city extending in a
northerly direction from Highlond Avenue, S. W.. between Second Street and Third
Street, for n distance of 100 feet, in connection with the building program of the
Second Presbyterian Church:
"February 7, 1966
To: The Council of the City Of Roanoke. ¥irginia
Gentlemen:
The Second Presbyterian Church presently owns all of the
property included in the city block bounded on the north by
south by Highland Avenue, SW, and on the west by Third Street.
SW. except a small portion of an alley, ten feet by one
hundred feet in dimension, described in more detail hereafter.
In addition to the portion of the alley above referred to,
there is an alley running from Third Street in an easterly
direction to Second Street through the church*s property.
Proceedings have begun to hare that alley closed. Roreorer.
an alley, approximately nine feet by approximately one hundred
feet in dimension, which connects with the alley onned by the
City from Second Street.
The undersigned hereby personally offers to pay $10.00
cash to the City of Roanoke for the following described alley
with the request that the same be conveyed directly to the
FirgJnia. it being the intention that said alley being pur-
chased be also closed in connection with the church's building
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of
Highland Avenue, SR, 106 feet west from Second Street,
SW; thence with Highland Avenue, N. G9° 6' 9" W. 10
feet to a point; thence N. 6° 51' R. 100 feet to a
point in the southerly line of an alley; thence with
said alley line S. 89° 6' 9" R. 10 feet to a point;
thence leaving said alley S 6° 51' E. 100 feet to the
place of Beginning; and
BEING the same property conveyed to the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, by deed from the Trustees of the
Second Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, Virginia, dated
December 14, 1951, and of record in the Clerk's Office
of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke. Virginia,
in Deed Book Byo, page 216.
Yours very truly.
S/ J. L. Walker, Jr.
John L. Walker, Jr."
Hr. Jones moved that the offer be referred to a comsittec composed or
Ressrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. HJrst, J. Robert Thomas and
James N. Miacaaoa for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
STADIUM: Mr. Stoller presented a communication from Mr. John D. Moose,
Jr** advising that he and Mr. Martin Punch would like permission to conduct weekly
auto races at Victory Stadium.
In this connection, Messrs. Moose and Pinch appeared before Council, MFo
Moose requesting permission to conduct the weekly auto races at Victory Stadium
on a trial basis vith the understanding that if the noise becomes objectionable
to nearby residents and patients in the Roanoke Memorial Hospitals said races viii
be discontinued,
Rt. John C. Baldwin appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by sixty-seven residents or vorkers in the Roanoke Valley, asklng Council
to allow stock car rucing at Victory Stadium for the coming season.
Also voicing the opinion that weekly automobile races at Victory Stadium
should be 9ivan a trial period were Ressrs. Robert E. marl, Assistant Sports
Editor for The Roanoke World-News, Charles H. Oarlick, David K. Lisk and Jack K.
Kendrick.
Mr. William H. Flannagan, Director, Roanoke Yemorial Hospitals, appeared
before Council and presented a communication appealing to Council to not allow
auto racing in Victory Stadium on the grounds that this type of oi~turhance ~oulu
be detrimental to the patients in the hospitals.
Dr. Donald D. Barnes, Head of the Medical Staff of the Roanoke Memorial
Hospitals, emphasizing that unnecessary loud noises must be kept to a minimum
in order for best patient care to be rendered and also pointing out that there is
a shortage of parking space near the Roanoke Memorial Hospitals and any encroach-
ment on available parking space would aggravate the existing situation.
Dr. Henry Lee, Head of the Surgical Staff of the Roanoke Memorial
Hospitals, also spoke 'in opposition to permitting auto racing at Victory Stadium.
Also speaking in opposition to the auto races were Mrs. W. 6. Nelson,
Jr., Mrs. P. G. Longnecker and the Reverend Edmund E. Hallard.
Hr..Pollard stated that he does not think the city should toke the chance
of even one life of the patients in the Roanoke Memorial Hospitals and moved that
the request Of Messrs. Moose and Poach be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ......................3.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond and Stoller ........................4.
Mr. Garland voiced the opinion that the races should be permitted on a
trial basis to see if they really are objectionable and moved that the Mayor
appoint a committee to study the matter and submit its report and recommendation
to COuncil. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
11P-
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pond end Stoller ........................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Pollard, Wheeler end Wayor Dillard ......................3.
Mayor Dillard 'appointed Messrs. Murray A, Stoller, Chairman, James E.
Jones and William H. Flannagnn as members of the coamittee.
COORDINATOR OF FED£RAL FRO§RANS: Hr. Stoller brought to the attention
of Council the question of creating the office of Coordinator of Federal Progrums
and moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the adrisabllfty of creating
the office. The motion uss seconded by #r. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Nayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst
and Benton O. Dillard as members of the committee.
LICENSES: Mr. Stoller read the follouin9 statement mlth regard to using
stickers instead of city automobile license tags on vehicles in the City of
Roanoke:
"February 7, 1966.
Honoroble Mayor and Fellom Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
There has been editorial suggestion that me go to a sticker for
the City auto license. Mhen the atrociously manufactured but
(in my opinion) good advertising gimmick of the red and white
metal tag mas repealed by Council, Mayor Dillard mentiooed the
possible use of a sticker. City Auditor Bob Thomas tells me
he has the information on Norfolk's use of a sticker. Ne all
know that not much money Is involved butthe metal tag is
inconvenient on newer cars. Accordingly, I suggest me discuss
the matter and consider the appointment Of a committee or have
the City Manager report to us on the pros and cons of a sticker.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray Ao Stoller
Murray A. Stoller."
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for study and report to Council. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
LEGXSLATION-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Mr. Stoller brought to the attention o£
Council the following communication from Mr. Morton Honeyman requesting that the
body take a forthright and immediate position as to House Hill No. 165 permitting
liquor by the drink in the Norfolk~Virginia Beach area on a local option basis:
"February 2, 1966
TO: The Members of the Roanoke Valley Delegation to the
General Assembly of the Commonuealth of Virginia:
Bentlemen:
As representatives of the Governments of Roanoke Valley, it
appears essential that you must promptly take u forthright and
immediate position as to House Dill No. 165.
As you are aware, on Tuesday, February 2, 1966, the House General
Laws Committee passed, by an 6 to 6 vote, the much publicized
liquor by the drink proposed lam, applicable only to the Norfolk -
Virginia Beach area, on a local option bill basis.
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During the past ten years, an amount in excess of twenty-five
million dollars has been spent in Roanoke Valley by conveatioaalres
in attendance to various state and national conventions.
Truly. Roanoke Yalle7 has a state-aide, if not national, reputation
as a convention area. Xn recent 7ears, the Norfolk-Virginia Beach
area, along with Arlington, Williamsburg and Richmond, has been
among Roanoke Yalley*s strongest competitors for this valued
convention business,
Can the citizenry of Roanoke Valley stand by idly and uatch the
development of House Bill Wo. 1657
Recognize the position of Roanoke Valley*s retail Industries:
Recognize the position of the hotel and motel industries in the
Valley:
In 1BBS, as a direct result of convention business, it hms been
reliably concluded that retail industries grossed approximately
one million dGliurs In sales and well over ten million dollars
over the past ten years.
From recorded information, the hotel - motel industries grossed by
convention business in excess of two million dollars in 1965, and
nell over twenty-five million dollars over the past ten years.
Roanoke Valley is olrendy handicapped by virtue of the absence of
a Civic Center for conventionatres. The Norfolk - Virginia Beach
area, as well as the other areas of Williamsburg, Arlington and
Richmond, are already blessed with a Civic Censer.
As Humbugs of our Legislature and Governing Bodies, yon have an
obligation to the citizenry of Roanoke Valley to convene and
publicly give direction to your respective positions us to House
Bill No. 165. being the liquor by the drink Bill pending.
Respectfully,
S/ gorton Honeyman
Rorton Honeyman"
Ina discussion of the matter, Mr. Broiler stated that he has advised
Mr. Honeyman he would not be in favor Of liquor by the drink in the Roanoke Valley
nor could he support state legislation gavin9 the tidewater and other cities local
option.
Mr. Honeyman appeared before Council and stated that he thinks the real
issue is whether or not the people Of the Roanoke Valley are to be given a chance
to see i£ they want this legislation.
Mrs. W. G. Nelson, Jr** representing the Romen*s Christian Temperance
Union. raised the question as to why Council is being asked to take a stand on this
particular issue when it does not always take a stand on other issues.
Mr. Pollard moved that the matter be tabled. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and adopted, Mr. Stoller voting no.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Clerk reported that Messrs.
Robert S. Goldsmith, Jr., William F. Milholland. Lloyd A. Austin and B. Purflell
Eggleston and Mrs. Alice J. Schlossberg have qualified as members of the Advisory
Board of Public Welfare for terms of three years each ending November 7, 1960.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
LEGISLATION-TAXES: The City Ranager and the City Auditor having just
returned from a trip to Richmond in connection with the proposed state sales tax,
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the City Manager advised that he and the City Auditor attended n weetlng of the
YJrglmln Mnnlcipnl League Monday m~rnJng and n public hearing before the Finance
Committee of the Rouse of Delegates,Monday afternoon at which public hearing the
position of the Virginia Municipal League was presented, that the League took the
stand it is opposed to taking away iron the cities and tomns any of the taxing
pomers or the authority to impose taxes which now exist under the Statutes of
Virginia, that it feels the counties should have the same taxing powers which now
rest with the cities and towns, that It is opposed to femoral by the state of the
state wholesale and retail merchants license tax and reduction of the capital tax
from sixty cents to thirty cents per $100, that it is not opposed to the proposal
to return one per cent of the two per cent state sales tax to the state on the
ba~ls that the state will bear the total cost of the administration of all taxes
collected under the bill and under levies made by the localities, but that it ia Of
the opinion the one per cent proposed to be distributed to cities, tolns and
counties on the basis of school age population should be distributed one-half on
the basis of school age population and one-half on the basis of origin with the
stipulation that any town which is a separate school district should receive all of
its pro-rata share of the distributed tax, the towns in the Commonwealth of Virginia
to share also in the one-half distributed on the basis of origin, and that it feels
the state should not impose a third one per cent to become effective July 1, 1968,
at this time, but that this matter should be left to the 196U General Assembly.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. StolJer stating that he is against
the stand of the Virginia Municipal League, and the other members of Council pointing
out that it is important for the body to present a united front in an effort to aid
the Virginia Municipal League in getting the best compromise possible for the
localities, Mr. Hheeler moved that Council concur in the position of the Virginia
Ranicipal League. The ~otion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
AT~EST:
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COBNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Febrmnry 14, 1966.
The Council Of the City of Roanoke met is regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday, February 14, 1966. at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
· PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James £. Jones, Roy R. Pollard.
St** Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. St*lief, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ...................Oo
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, Julian F. Hirat, City Manager, Rt. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting ~ns opened uith a prayer by the Reverend R. Mnrvl~
White. Pastor. Thrasher Memorial Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings held on Monday,
January 10. 1966. and Monday, January 17, 1966, having been furnished each member
Of Council, on motion of Mr. St*lief, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the reading thereof mas dispensed #ith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmittin9 a list of street light~ remove6 Curing the month of January. 1955,
was before Council·
Mr. St*lief moved that the communication be received and filed. The motIo~
~as seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board, advising
that the School Board has approved an application for federal aid, contingent upon
authorization by Council. for financing the cost of plan preparation for school
iconstruction as set forth in the five phases of the School Building Program and
Ir*questing authorization to proceed with the application for federal funds-for
ladvance planning, was before the body.
In this connection. Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the Roanoke City School
Board, ~ppea~d ~efore Council and presented the foil*win9 tentative estimate of
federal funds for planning school construction in the total amount of $229,752,72:
"February 4. 1966
T~ntative Estimate of Federal Funds
f~r Pl~nninq Schg~ U~nstruction
1. Phase I & 2
Junior High School - Northwest Area
Preliminary Plans
Morkin9 Dra~ings ~ Specifications
Architect Fees - 4.5%
2. Phase I & 2
Booher T~ ~asbi~gton Junior U~gh School
Preliminary Plans
Norking Bramlngs & Specifications
Architect Fees - 4.5%
3. Phase I & 2
Brecklnridge Junior High School
Preliminary Plans
· orkiflg Dra~ings ~ Specifications
Architect Fees - 4.5%
26.396.58
30,167.18
6.102.36
6.974.12
6.102.36
6,974,12
56.563.76
1~,076.4B
13.076.48
4, Phase I
Poirviem Elemeolary School - Addition
Preliminary Plans 2.207,?~
Horhing Dronings 6 Specifications
Architect Fees - 4,5~ 4,720.58
5. Phase I ~ 5
Monterey Elementary School - Addition
Preliminary Plans ~.749.76
Working Dramio~6 Specifications 6.571.15
Architect Fees - 4.5~ 12.320.91
Phase 1
Lee Junior High School
Preliminary Plans l.lOl.fl7
Working Dronings ~ ~pecfficatlons
Architect Fees - 4.5~ 2,361.15
?, Phase 1
Jefferson High School
Preliminary Plans 4.006.~0
Working Drawings ~ Specifications
Architect Fees - 4.5~ 8.506.00
Total lot Phase - $ !10.705.36
Phase 2
Hart Park Elementary School - Addition
Preliminary Plans 4,006,~0
Nothing Dronings ~ Specifications
Architect Fees - 4.5~ 8~$86.00
Ph~s~ ~ ~ 4
Junior High School - Southwest Area
Preliminary Plans ~0.381.16
· orking Drawings ~ Specifications 34.721.62
Architect Fees - 4.5% 65.102.90
10. Phos~ ~
· illfam Fle~lng High School - Academic Unit
Preliminary Plans 6.338.76
· orking Drawings ~ Specifications 7.244,0~
Architect Fees - 4.5~ 13.582.80
Total Phase 3 78.685.78
11. ~hase 4 ~ 5
· estside Elementary School - Addition
Preliminary Plans 4.811.72
· orkJflg Drawings ~ Specifications 5.498.86
Architect Fees - 4.5~ !0.310.5~
Total Phase 4 10.310.5H
12. Phase 5
Maintenance and Warehouse Space
Preliminary Plans 10.017.00
Working Drawings 6 Specifications 11.448.00
Architect Fees - 4.5~ ~1.,465.00
Total Phase 5 21.465.00
TOTALS:
Phase I $ 110,705.36
Phase 2 8,5~6.00
Phase 3 78,685.78
Phase 4 10,310.58
Phase 5 21.465,00.
Total $ 229,752.72#
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Webber voiced the opinion that the
School Board should get started on at least Phase I and II since it will tahe
of the public school system hare had an opportunity to neet mith the Capital
Improvements Committee for a discussion of the proposed building program, The
motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority advising that under the Cooperation Agreement
betueen the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Uity of Roanoke the Authorit'
shall make a payment in lieu of taxes to the city each fiscal year in an amount
uhich is ten percent of shelter rents from its Lansdomne Park and Lincoln Terrace
Housing Projects. that the full amount each fear of such payments since completion
of the projects has been credited against the cost of off-site improvements which
were paid by the Authority during construction in 1952, that last year the payment
was sufficient to liquidate the balance of $10,362.70 for the off*site improvement
costs, and transmitting a check in the amount Of $19,142.41 for the year ending
September 30, 1~65, was before Council.
Mayor Dillard advising that the check has already been deposited with the
City Treasurer, Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PLUMBING: Council having adopted an Ordinance amending Section 120,
Chapter 3, Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, 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 or oakum for joining cast
iron soil pipe and fittings, a communication from the Tyler Pipe and Foundry
Company, requesting general approval of Ty-Seal Gaskets wherever properly applied
to suitable pipe and fittings, was before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. J. O. Meddle, St., Chairman, i. T. Pittman and O. W. Simpson for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
ANNUAL REPORTS: An annual report Of Prince Milldam County for the
calendar year. 1965 was before Council.
Mr. 5toiler moved that the report be forwarded to the City Auditor for
his Information. The motion was seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mr. Jesse H.
Hahn, recommending that the two blower fans in the City Incinerator be offered
for sale if the cityhas no further use forthis equipment, and a communication from
Mr. Hahn, recommendiog that all of the vents, air ducts, etc., be opened and cleaned
while the City Incinerator is closed down for necessary repairs and upgrading, were
before Council.
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Hr, St,liar moved that the communications be referred to 8 connlttee
comp*ted of Wessrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler, Julian F. HOrst
I. Jones Keller, J. H. Hahn and Laurence R. Hoell for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council, The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS ANn ALLE¥S~ A petition or Mr. John L. Whlker, Jr., Attorney,
representing the Second Fresbyterlan Church. requesting that an alley running
east amd mest between Second Street and Third Street. S. W,. parallel to Highland
Avenue and Roontain Avenue, and aa alley extending mest approximately lBO feet
from lis intersection mlth Second Street. S, W** parallel to Highland Avenue. and
extending north from HJgblaod Avenue approximately IOO feet. be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed, was before Council.
On motion ~f Mr. St*lief, seconded by RF. Wheeler and unanimously ado~ted,
the request was referred to the-City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
~r. St,lief then offered the following gesolutloo appointing viewers In
connection with the request:
(n16055) A RESOLt]TION providing for the appointuent of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, os viewers in connection with the application Of the
Second Presbyterian Church to permanently vacate, discontinue and close all of tm*
certain alleys hereinafter described with particularity.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 105,)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
NAYS: None ...........................O.
(#16B6~) A RESOLHTION providing for the appointment of five f~eeholders.
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. St,lief. Nheeler and
#ayor Dillard .... = .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O,
ZONING:. A communication from Mr. M. Caldmell Butler, Attorney. requesting
that a portion of property located on abe southeast side of Franklin Road, S.
designated as Official Tax No. 1300401. be res,ned from Business District to General
Residence District in that it is his understanding the property omner intends to
use this property for othe~ purposes than'those represented et the time said land
was fez,ned for business purposes, was before Council.
In this connection, a subsequent communication from Mr. Butler. advising
that since writing the first communication he bas reviewed the matter again with
the property ouner and the prospective purchasers and does not believe the present
intention of the property owner with reference to the use of this property Js
sufficiently nt variance with the representations made et the time the property was
res,ned to Justify disturbing it at this time. accordingly. he is asking that his
request for re~onlng be withdrawn, nas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that the petition
for res,ming be withdrawn. The motion was seconded by Nv. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted the following report, recommend
lng that the fol,,wing changes be made in the street lightin9 in connection with the
street widening being done in the vicinity of First Street - Bullitt Avenue - Day
Avenue, S.
*Roanoke, Virginia
February 14, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Firginia
Gentlemen:
The Appalachian Power Company has advised in connection with
the street widening being done in the vicinity of First Street -
Bullitt Avenue - Day Avenue, S. N., it is the recommendation of
the Company that the following changes be made in the street
ltghtln9 in the area:
Pole No. ~7fl-12~
Replace 2500 lumen incandescent overhead street light with 21.000
lumen mercury vapor street light.
Pole No. 278-1210
Replace 2500 lumen incandescent overhead $treetlight with 21,000
lumen mercury vapor street light.
Pole No~ ~7~-1~]~
Install a new 21,000 lumen mercury vapor overhead street light.
New Steel Pole at Intersection of Bullitt Avenue end First Stre~t, S, M,
Install an underground supplied 21,000 lumen mercury vapor street light.
PRESENT COST: 2 - 2,500 lumen overhead - $ 3.30/month - $39.60/yenr
pROPOSED COST: 3 - 21,000 lumen overhead - 13.50/month - 162.00/year
I - 21,000 lumen undergroun~ 6~25/month - 75.O0/year
Total $19.75/month - 237.00/year
INCREASE: $16.45/month $197.40/year
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It is recommended that the City Council. by appropriate resolution
authorize the above street light replacements and installations,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
Cji7 Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concor in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follomin~ Resolotioz:
(~16657) A RESOLUTION authorizing the removal of two 2500 lomoo Overhead
incandescent street lights, the installation of three 21,000 lumen overhead mercury
vapor street lights and one 21,000 lumen onderground mercury vapor street light in
the vicinity of First Street, Bullitt Avenue and Day Avonoe, $. M.
(For full text of Resolotion, see Resolution nook No. 2q, page
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, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................
BUDGET-pOLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $3,000 be appropriated for overtime compensation to police
personnel.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur fa the recommendation o£ the Cltr
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16868) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #60, 'Police
Department," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergeucy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
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, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having awarded Contract 'N' for the Tinker
Creek Diversion project to Lewis Construction Associates, Incorporated, the City
Manager submitted a written report, advising that the contractor has requested an
extension of its contract tine through September 30, 1965, because Of a delay
beyond its control due to the necessity of changing its supplier Of agitators as
used in placing the concrete lining in the tunnel, and recommended that the contract
be extended accordingly.
After a discussion of the matter, the City Manager advising that the
contractor can possibly finish the project by the completion date in its original
contract of August 6, 1966, but feels it can do a more thorough job by extending
the contract time, Mr. Stoller moved that action on the recommendation of the City
Manager be deferred for the time being. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
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LEGISLATION-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having adopted n Resolution,
requesting the State Hoard of Health to enter into contract with the City or Roanoke
to render its public health services upon certelu terms and provisions, the City
Hnuager submitted a written report, transmitting n Resolution of the Board of
Health, urging tb&t a thorough study be made of nil implications of affiliation
with the State Health Department aa it is felt that the economics of such au
affiliation is only one aspect and that assurances must be hsd that la any changes
made no worthwhile programs presently in effect would be discontinued, uor would the
Roanoke Health Department give up its rights to initiate and implement health
programs and procedures which would benefit the citizens of Roanoke, and urging
further that no precipitate action be taken and that any changes which are made be
done only after mature deliberation and study.
Mr. manlier moved that the report of the City Manager and the Resolution
of the Hoard of Health be filed for further consideration. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPAHTMEK~: The City Manager submitted a mrltten report, advising
of duty on December 7, lg6S, when he fell from a moving fire apparatus and received
a broken aokleo that On February 4, ig66, he ended sixty days as a duty injury,
and recommended that without establishing a precedent for future recoemendations
in matters of this nature Hr. Young be 9ranted an additional sixty days of duty
injury leave retroactive to February S, 19§6.
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
"Roanoke, Virginia
February 14, 1966
Honorable Mayor and members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Hy Ordinance No. 16785, adopted December 13, 1965, the City
Council authorized and directed the filing of a grant application
to acquire and develop a ten-acre parcel of land, along the nest
side of Mest Side Boulevard, N. W.. to be known as Strauss Park.
The City bas now received acknowledgment of receipt of the
City's application to the Housing and Home Finance Agency for the
participation Of this project in the Open* Space Program of the
Federal Covernment. The acknowledgment advises that any action
taken now by the City will not preclude the City*$ ability or
opportunity to receive reimbursement if and when the project is
approved,
It, therefore, appears in order to suggest to the'City Council
that the negotiations with Mr. Strauss for the subject property be
consummated. Mr. Strauss has offered to sell this land to the City
for the total sum of $44,312.71. lie is advised this represents
his investment in the property and it is determined that this
independent appraisers.
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It is recommended that thin matter be proceeded b7 the City
council by direction to the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
documents, signifying the approval of the City Council of the
purchase, if that be your conclusion,
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr. Stoller 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. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the follouiag report
in connection with the request of Hiss Catherine E. Brunn that sanitary sewers be
installed ia the Fairland section of the City of Roanoke:
"Roanoke, Virginia
February 14. 1966
TO the Honorable HayoF and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of September 27, 1965, the City
Council received a letter request fram Miss Catherine E.
2604 Lakeriew Drive, N. W** asking that public seuers be
installed in the Fairland section of the City. This matter was
referred to the City Manager for review and report.
This is to advise that preliminary plans of the requirements
of sewer lines in the area have been prepared based on areal
topographic maps. An estimation of the cost of lines in the area
has also been determined,
It iS proposed to conduct an informal hearing with residents
in the area to determine the extent of community interest in a
sewer line project. The residents are being notified that a
tentative date for such a meeting is being set for March 1. 1966.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report in
connection with a complaint of Mrs. H. E. Dulaney of an increase iA her water bill:
"Roanoke, Virginia
February 14. 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of City Council of November 8, 1965, the
Council received a letter 'from Mrs. H. i. Dulaney of 1213
Tazewell Avenue, S. E.. indicating a complaint of au increase
in her water bill and requesting that the bill be adjusted. The
Council referred the matter to this office and this is as report
to the City Council.
Mrs. Dulafley's bill for the period July 14, 1965, to October
11, 1965, the water was in the amount of 5400 cubic feet, or
approximately 40,500 gallons over three months' period, which
divides at an average of 13,500 gallons per month. This is
considerably in excess of her normal mater usage. This usage
resulted in a billing charge of $19.11. The addition of the '
sewer charge and utility charge to this made the total billing
for the period $29.62.
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The mater deportment sought to find a cause for the high bill
mhich Mrs, Dnlaney received ia October almost t'he time that bet
meter mum read on October 11o The meter readers rechecked their
reading at that time t~ be certain that they bcd made no mistake.
Then shes the reading mas received, the billing department
requested an Investigation on account of the sudden increase in
consamption. An inspector from the water department called oo
HFS. Dulcaey; however, at that particular time she Indicated a.
preference to oot have the plumbing mithin the household checked.
The departmeot mailed the bill to the customer and she
promptly contacted the department upon its receipt. 0n October 29,
an investigation uss made mbich included rechecking the meter
reading and using u sound amplifying device to detect possible
hidden leaks in the plumbing. Their inspection revealed no
leakage and the department at the time advised Mrs. Dulaaey that
they were not in a position to adjust her bill.
Following this, the customer wrote the City Council and then
almost simultaneously HFS. Dulaney was contacted end she contacted
the mater department again. She mas advised that the City mould
run a special test oo her meter, but first that they mould like to
install a recording meter on her service for one meek. The
recording meter mas set on November lq, and removed on November
26. In the seven-day period, the customer used less than 70
gallons of water. The chart shoued absolutely no leakage or
wastage during this period.
The meter at Mrs. Dulaney*s service was removed on December
2, 1965, amd tested at 1, 2, 5, and 10 gallons per minute. The
meter tested within One per cent accurate at all Of these rates.
The City Manager has discussed the matter mlth Mrs. Dulaney
on several occasions. In addition, the Manager of the Nater
Department, Mr. Brogan, has also talked with her on several
occasions. Her usage has returned to normal after the specific
period in question and was at normal prior to that period. It is
felt that some situation perhaps OCCUrred that caused excessive
Mrs. Dulaney has been most courteous and cooperative in the
time that her boilding has been un'derstndy.
It is felt that there are not sufficient grounds upon which
the City can, in vie# of the circumstance and with equity to other
customers, make an adjustment in this billing. Accordingly, the
customer is bela9 advised that her request is respectfully
declined.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS ~ND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted the
following report in connection with a request of Carland*s Grandin Road Drug Store
No. 6 that it be permitted to encroach on city property on Westover Avenue, S. M.:
February 14, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, 'Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of January 24, 1965, the City
Council received a letter from Embank, Caldwell ~ Associates
requesting that Garland*s Drug Store No. 6, located at the corner
Of Crandin Road and Westover Avenue, 5. W., be permitted to
encroach on City property ia two locations* both on Westover
(1) A proposed neu eotrace doorway, and
(2) A drain pipe from th~ second floor level.
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This matter has been reviewed by City Esgl·eer Clark and
the City Manager, such review Including a study of the pi·as
· s prepared by Eubank, Caldnell & Associates titled 'Alterations
Carlaad's Graadfa Road Drug Store ~o. 6', aid dated October, 1965,
and as filed ia the office of the City Clerk. It is recommended
that the requested encroachments be appropriately authorized by
the City Council.
The encroachments are described as follows:
(1) The entrnce nay is designed with riff pilasters on
either side of · recessed doormay. The building line
is On the City right of way line. The pilasters
extend two and one-half inches from the face Of the
building and each Is eleven inches wide. There is an
ornamental overhang over the door with copper flashing
and two coach lights on either side of the doors·y,
While the overhang ·nd the lights project beyond the
building, they would not be considered as constituting
an encroachment. The face of the pilasters are two
feet nine and one-half inches bach of the back line of
the sidewalk. The encroachment does not constitute a
hazsrd to traffic or public safety, does not obstruct
the u·lkmay as existing, and Is not in an aver presently
projected for future
(2) The pipe encroachment consists of a 4-inch cast iron
pipe to carry waste from the remodeled second floor to
the sewer lateral as extends to the City street main.
The outside route of the pipe has been proposed by the
architect to ·void what would be consider·bio inside
work, expense and disturb·nco if the line were projected
through the first floor restaurant. The pipe will be
encased in brick, capped with concrete. The encasement
has a depth of eight inches measured from the side of
the building with a twelve inch width measured parallel
to the face of the building. The street face of the
encasement will be two feet four inches back of the
back line of the sidewalk. The height of the pipe and
its encasement above sidewalk level will be three feet.
The encroachment does not constitute a hazard to
traffic or public safety and is not loc·ted within an
existing travel way, or within an ·re· presently pro-
posed for future travel way.
It is further recommended that the action of the City Council
granting the encroachments, if such be the action, include the
provision that the owner of the property indemnify and save the
City harmless from any action of liability against the City ~herein
damages wa·Id be alleged by virtue of the construction or existence
of the encroachments.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
City tanager'
Hr. 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 Mt. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follow-
ing report On changes in personnel of the Police Department and the Fire Department
for the month of January, 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia
February 14, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police and the fire
department as of January 31, 1966:
*Police Department
*Police Officer Howard L. Hylton, retired January 15, 1966, after
25 years with the department.
John F. Callands, maintenance laborer (helped game warden) resigned
January 15, 196b.
There is one vacancy at the present time**
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
CJl~ Yaoager"
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council baying referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of American Motor Inns, Incorporated,
that property located south of Orange Avenue, N. E., betueen MillJamson Road and
Seventh Street, described as Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 4, John Miller Map, Official
Tax ~os. 3020803, 3020~04 and 3020805, be rezoned from General Residence District
to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a ~ritten report,
recommending that the request be denied.
In this coonection, a communication from Mr. Den M. Richardson, Attorney,
representing the petitioner, requesting a public hearing on the matter, was before
Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter De held at
p.m** March 7, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mbeeler and unanimously adopted~
ZONING: Council havifl9 referred to the City Planning Commission for
M., described as Lot D, Block 1, Official Tax
Boulevard
Woodleigh
Road,
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Upon discussing the reosblllty or ~hls request, the City
PlanalogCommJssioo concluded'that the sabJeet property
mis located in the midst Or a residential neighborhood. The
City*s load use plan does not~ropose any commerelal'aotivio
ties on the eastern side or West Side Roulevard ia this-urea
and no ooosnhl circumstances exist mhJch mould maFraot a
The City Planning Commission therefore recommends to City
Council that this reaoniog request be denied,
Sincerely yours,
S/ Uexiev N. Smith
b
Joseph U. Lawrecne
Chairman"
lo this connection, a communication from the petitioners, requesting
permission to uithdraw the petition rmv reaoaing, was before Council.
Mr. $soller moved that Council concur in the request and that the petitio~
for rezonfag be uithdramo. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for .
study, report and recommeodation a request of Messrs. Reid Jones, Jr.. and John
Yaylor that property located on the north side of Church Arenue, S. E.. betmeen
Klerenth Street and Twelfth Street. described as Lots 3 2 IO, inclusive, Block
6, East Side Addition, Official Tax Nos. 4111411 - 4111417. inclusive, be rezoned
from General Residence District to Light Xndustrial District. the City Planning
Mr. Similar moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., March ?. 1966. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS ANb ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Reid Jones. Jr.,
that an alley running east and west between Eleventh Street and Tmelfth Street,
S. E., parallel to Kirk Avenue and Church Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that
the request be granted.
In this connection. Mr. J. Albert Eliett, Attorney, representing the
petitioner, appeared before Council and requested that further action on the matter
be deferred until the regular meeting of the body on March 7.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that further
action on the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on March ?,
lgbG. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation a request of the Nestover Develop-
ment Corporation that an unnamed road extending west from Westover Avenue, S.
at the southwest corner of Lot 10, Block J, Virginia Heights Extension Map, to
tho Norfolk and Western Railmay Company property, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that
the request he granted.
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report, recommending that the reqoest be granted, subJect to a satisfactory arrange-
meat mith the City Engineer for the provision of a new entrance or a suitable
cul-de-sac for the remainder of the alley.
Mr. Mheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m,, March T, 1966, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the question of a neu entrance or a suitable
cml-de=sac for the remainder Of the alley be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LIBRARIES: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on furniture
and equipment for the ne~ Raleigh Conrt ~Fanch Library submitted the following
report:
"February 8, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
· Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read b~fore City Council at its meeting on
January 10, 1966 for furnishing and delivering furniture and
equipment to the new Raleigh Court Branch Library. The bids uere
referred to the below named committee for tabulation, report and
recommendation to Council.
it is hereby recommended that the bids be accepted as outlined
below. The item numbers will identify the furniture and equipment
with those shown on the proposal form and the tabulation of bids.
Item No, Quantity 0 Descriotion
1. 9 Lounge Chairs $1,155.71
2. 2 Coffee Tables 142.66
3. ~1 Sofa 339.54
4. I Librarian's DesklComprebensive
Storage System TO0,OO
5. I Desk Chair 59.70
?. I Steel Filin9 Cabinet 59.50
10. I Card Catalog, 15 drawers ) 1,037.60
2 Card Catalogs, 30 drawers)
17. 2 Administrative Desks 490,~0
S3.985,4~
Knoll Associates, Inc.
Item No,
6. 2 Side Arm Chairs $ 150.66
O. 4 Secretarial Chairs 234.86
13. 70 * Reading Chairs 1.379,94
$1.765,46
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E?tvy Corooratiou
Item NO.
12, I hagnzloe ~ Nemspeper Rack $ 550.00
lO. 4 Childreu*s Reading Tables 704.00
$1.254.00
Remington Office Systems
Div.. Soerry Rand Corn.
Item No.
Id. I Dictionary Stand $ 22.00
IS. 4 Book Racks 700.00
16. I Charging Desk Complete 1.350.00
$2.072.00
I~m No.
9. 4 Book Trucks $ 228.00
11. D Ad~lt Reading Tables 587.00
$ 615.00
The bids hereby listed represent the low bids, and on some items
the only bids received, with the exception of the four book racks
(Item 15). The Southern Desk Company submitted a bid on book
displayers mhich are entirely different from the book racks
specified by the City; therefore, it is recommended that the
bid of Remington Office Systems be accepted on the four book
racks. Also, it is being recommended that the card catalog mith
15 drawers and the card catalogs with 30 drawers be purchased
from Bromnson Equipment Company, Incorporated, the low bidder for
the sum of both items, since it is necessary that the components
be interchangeable.
Funds are available in the present
furniture and equipment.
budget for the purchase, of this
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: Si Robert A. Gnrland
Robert A.Garlnnd. Chairman
S! J~mes E, Jones
James E. Jones
$! R~rrnv A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
$! J~li~n P, Birst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ B, B, ThomosRn
Bueford B. Thompson"
In this connection, a communication from Brownson Equipment Company,
Incorporated, advising that it nude a typographical error in its bid on the charging
desk, that the price should have been $1,344.00 instead of $4q0.50, and strongly
recommending that Council approve its bid as submitted with the typographical error
corrected, mas before the body.
Mr. Garland advising that his committee does not recommend granting the
request of Brownson Equipment Company, Incorporated, Mr. Stoller moved that the
communication be filed. The.motion was seconded.by Mr. Pond and Unanimously adopted
Mr~ Garland then moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the respective
bids as outlined te the report of the committee:
(u16869) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids fur furnishing and
delivering certain furniture and equipment to the new Raleigh Court Branch Library;
authorizing the issuance of purchase orders therefor; rejecting certain other bids;
and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 109.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mtn Stoller and adopted by the follomiog rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dfllard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCYlO~ AND CONSIUERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance ~o. 16657o renaming property located on the east side
of Mhlteside Street, N. E,. between Huntington Boulerard and Dren Avenue. described
as Lots 21 and 22o Block 9. Huntington Coort, Official Tax Nos. 3161021 and 3260102,
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, Mr.
Mheeler offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(SlGBS?) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4o Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page !05.)
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, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PLUMBING; Ordinance No. 16862, amending Section 120, Article X, Chapter
3, Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, in connection with the
request of the Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company that no-hub soil pipe and fittings
be permitted, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body.
In view of a request of the Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company that Section
120 be amended to permit the Tv-Seal Casket wherever properly applied to suitable
pipe and fittings, Mr. Stoller moved that action on tbe second reading of Ordinance
No. 16862 be deferred until a report is received from the committee appointed to
study, the request of the Tyler Pipe and Foundry Company. The motion w~s seconded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
A~NEXATION-ROANOKE VALLET: Mr. Thomas D, Johnson, President of the Oak
Crave Civic League, appeared before Council and presented the following Resolution
unanimously adopted by the Oak Grove Leagoe on February 10. 1966. with regard to
opposing the annexation suit proposed by the Town of Salem:
'MHEREAS, it appears to the OAK GROVE CIVIC LEAGUE that the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors does not intend to strenuously
oppose the annexation suit proposed by the Town of Salem, Virginia;
and,
RflEREAS, the Oat Grove Civic League has adopted a resolution
expressing their opposition to the proposed eenexetion by the
Town of Salem, Virginia; and,
¥flERKAS, the Oak Grove Civic League is mlthout sufficient
funds to procure, the necessary professionnl nad technical assis-
tance required to'properly oppose the proposed annexation by the
Town of Salem, Virginia, and finding eo other recourse, now
therefore this resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oak Grove Civic League petitions
the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to Joia with the members of the
Oak Grove Civic League is opposing the proposed annexation end
to reader to the members cf the said League nil such assistance
us is necessary to enable them to oppose the proposed annexation
by the Town of Salem. Virginia; and the secretary of the League
is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the
City Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. forthwith.*
Mr. Jones moved that Council accept the Resolution of the Oak Grove Civic
League and take under advisement the request contained therein. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
HO~SI~G-$LUR CLEARANCE: Mr. Stoller read the following statement with
reference to the City of Roanoke applying for federal aid under the ~Uemonstration
"February 14, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed is a copy of an article from the February 4 issue of
T_.l~, page~ 25 and 27: 'The Administration--Room at the Hottom,*
explaining a new approach to decaying cities (the problem of
rural poverty is a real one but it is not OURS.)
I submit that we should take immediate action to qualify under
the 'demonstration cities program' to be administered by the new
Housing end Urban Development Department. Me would apply for
federal aid for a single blighted neighborhood and submit an
overall plan to rejuvenate it.
The total environment of this area would be changed, including
housing for different income groups. Changes would be made in
the public health, education, welfare and transportation services
in the area selected.
The attractive feature is that it would be up to city officials
to determine precisely what to build. President Johnson bas
called for experimentation.
There are 14 criteria to assure that the goals are maintained
and that work goes on rapidly and efficiently. One of these is
that a single authority would have to be designated to supervise
the project. The Federal Government would put up 90~ of the
public funds involved. Private investment would be encouraged.
60 or 70 cities are expected to take part. Roanoke should be
one Of these. We have great natural beauty in our surroundings.
To some extent, however, there is ugliness in certain sections
which this radical program can correct, if me demonstrate the
initiative and imagination and ability which I am sure we
I move that this be referred to the City Ranager and Planning
Department, with copy to the Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing
Authority, and that if investigation indicates that it is at all
feasible, that prompt application be made.
it seems to me that our application would be favorably considered,
because Roanoke is typical of many cities along the Appalachians
(frnm north to south) which need help Of this type.
SI Murray A. itoller
Murray A. Stoller.'
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Mr. Staling moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that the matter also be referred to the City
Planning Commission end to the City of Roanohe Redevelopment and Housing Authority
for investigation. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
MUNICIPAL COURT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURV~ Mr. Smaller stated
that he has been informed by Snb;tJtnte Judge MJlJIam G. Anderson of the Juvenile.
and Domestic Relations Court that the citycharge of disorderly conduct is permitted
under the City Code, but must carry the sane penalty as the Code of Virginia ralher
than a different penalty as is the case, and that he is of the opinion the matter
should be corrected.
After a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard pointing out that the
penalties for several misdemeanor offenses are in the same category, Mr. Wheeler
moved that a committee composed of Messrs. Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Benton O.
Dillard and James N. Klncanon be appointed to study the question. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
FLANNiNO: Mayor Dillard pointed out that there is a vacancy on the City
Planning Commission due to the death of Ry. Julian H. martin and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of Aylett B. Coleman.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Aylett H. Coleman mas elected as
a member Of the City Pianuing Commission to fill the unexpired term Of Mr. Julian R.
Martin, deceased, ending December 31, 1960, by the following vote:
FOR MR. COLEMAN: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Mheeler
and Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
ANNEXATION-ROANOKE VALLEY: After an executive session, Mr. Wheeler
offered the following Resolution stating the policy of the City of Roanoke mith
respect to the growth and development of the city and of the Roanoke Valley area:
(~16U70) A RESOLUTION stating certain policy with respect to the growth
and development of the City and of the Roanoke Valley area.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 111.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the ResolutJou. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATYEST:
ty Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING,
Monday. February 21. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber iu the Municipal Building. Monday, February 21.*1966. ut 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, eith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. Jmes E. Jones, Roy R. Follurd,
Sr.o Clarence E. Pond. Hurray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayer Benton O.
Dillard .................................
ADSENT: None .................
OFFICERS I~ESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hirst. City Manager. Hr. Jawes N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by the Reverend
Joseph G. YasiU0u,. Pastor, Holy Trinity Creek Orthodox Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes ol the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 24, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereol
was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
SCHOOLS: Dr. E. W. Rush*mt Superintendent of Schools, appeared before
Council and Introduced Mr. D. A. Bullard~ Headmaster ol the American School of
Madrid, Spain, nh, is Jn the City Of Roanoke under the international school to school
program sponsored by the United States Department of State to study the school
system of Roanoke for the purpose of improving his school and bringing about a
~etter understanding of American education, as well as workin~ cut an exchange of
principals, teachers, etc., in the future.
Mayor Dillard welcomed Mr. Rullard and presented him with a key to the
City Of Roanoke.
Mr. Hullard expressed his appreciation for the key and stated that he is
confident both Hadrld and Roanoke alii benefit from the exchange of school
personnel.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TAXES: A delegation of members of the Roanoke Chapter of the National
Fuel Oil Institute appeared before Council, ~ith Mr. An LInwood D,it,n, Jr**
Attorney, acting as spokesman, Mr. H,leon pointing out that 9as and electricity
used solely os the principle source of space heating in a private home or private
residential unit and for no other purpose are exem~ed from the sales tax as well ns
the utility tax and requesting that the sale of fuel oil for heatin9 private homes
be exempted from the Sales Tax OrdJcnnce prior to the time the Ordinance takes
effect on March 1, 1966.
Mr. St,lief moved that the Sales Tax Committee composed of Messrs.
James E. Jones, Chairman, Clarence E, Pond and Vincent S. Wheeler be reactivated
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that the request of the Roanoke Chapter of the National Fuel Oil Institute be
referred to the couuitkee rot study, report ned recouueodstion to Council, The
motion wes seconded by Mr. Gsrleed end eullimoesly adopted~
~TITION$ AND COMMUNICATIONS:
$IDENALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr.
William J. Lemon. Attorney, representing the developers of the ~eeeed! apartment
project, offeriog to dedicate land for the extension of Hunt Avenue, N. l., from
Eigk~ Street to Liberty Boodt and sufficient land on the east side of. Eighth Street
to JBC~ asa its uidth to fifty feet. end agreeing to rough grade the proposed
extension of fight Avenue and bear one-half of ~ e cost of lnstalllu9 curb and
gutter on the south side Of the extended street, provided the city will bear the
cost of securing additional rights of uny and instellin9 storm drains and paving,
sas before Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to
negotiate with the developers and to submit his report and recommendation to
Council. The notion was seconded by Mr. Pond ~nd unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: A communication from Mr, Lawrence C. Rusgrnve. Attorney,
representing the Shenandoah Valley Leasing Corporation, advising that his client
has a contract lo purchase a 6.2BI-acre tract of land lying on the west side
of Virginia Route 118. adjoining Roanc~e Municipal (Woodrum) Airport from the heirs
of Bessie I. HJnluger subject to obtaining access rights from said tract of land
to the taxi strips and runways of the airport to accommodate the han~ur proposed
to be erected on the property and requesting that the access rights be granted,
was before Council.-
Mr, Pollard moved that the request be referred to a committee composed
of Messrs. Roy L~ Webber, Chairman, Boy R. Pollurd, Sr., Julian F. Hirst,
William B. Carder, Robert W. Woody, J. R. Burress, T. E. Yrantz. Francis'X. Carroll
~nd Marcus Bo ~apl~n for study, report and recommendation to CouocJl. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Carland and unaniuGusly adopted.
LEGISLATIO~-REALT8 DEPARTMENT: Council having adopted a Resolution
requesting the State Board of Health to enter into contract uith the City of
Roanoke to render its public health services upon certain terms and provisions,
'a Resolution of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine requesting Council to take a
cautious'and thorough approach to changing the control of the Health Department
from the city to the state and advising that the Roanoke Academy of ~edicine steads
rend7 to assist in any way in health and health related problems and would welcome
the opportunity for consultation in such matters with the B~ard of Health, the
City Mannger and the Com~issione'r of Health. was before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that~ the Resolution be received and filed for further~
consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARIS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mr. Jesse H.
Hahn. recommending that a coal bin be installed on the charging floor of the City
Incinerator while the incinerator is shut down for repairs and upgrading, was before
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Hr. Pond toyed that the matter be referred to · Committee composed or
Clarence E. Pond. Chairmao, Vincent S, #heeler, Julian F. Hirst, I, Jones Keller,
J. H. Hahn and Laurence g. N,ell for study, report and recommendation to Council.
The m,tiaa mas seconded by.Hr. Pollard nad unanimously nd,pied.
ZONING: A communication from Hr. Arthur H. Crush, Jr., Attorney, represent
inn Hessrs. Lloyd G. Nar! and Gayle E, Huff, requesting tbnt property located on the
mortbsest carper of Melrose Avenue and YJemuont Avenue, N. H,o described ns part of
Lots2$ sad 26, Vieamont. official Tax No. 266051~o be fez,ned from Genernl Resident,
District to Business District, mas before Council.
In this connection, Messrs. A. L. Aadreuc, F. W. Thomas, G. F. Cart and
G. E. Cecil appeared before Conncll fo opposition to the request for rezoning.
Mr. St,lief moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council nad that the
City Planning Commission be requested to notify opponents to the proposed rezonlng
as to when the matter mill be considered by the Planning Commission. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communi~atJon from Mr. G. R. geed, Jr., Attorney, representing
Messrs. Everett E. Flippen and Luther B. Angell, requesting that property located
on the southeast corner of Jamison Avenue and Tnelfth Street, S. E., described as
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, Oak Ridge Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002
and 4121003, be fez,ned from General Residence District to Business District. was
before Ceuncil.
On motion of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request for fez,ming was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council.
HUDGET-COMHISSIONRR OF REVENUE: A communication from Mr. Je~ome S.
Howard, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, requesting that $265.65 be appropriated
for the purchase of a mail openin9 machine in the interest Of increasing the
efficiency of his office, was before Council.
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the request aid offered the
f,Il,ming emergency Drdinance:
(316871) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =5. 'Commissioner
of Revenue," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Drdinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 112.)
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.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BCDGET-SEWER$ AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted' the following
report recommending that authority be 9ranted for payment of $$,010.6D to Hayes,
Seay, Rattern and Mattern, Engineers, for the coat of certain engineering studies
made of certain sewers and sewer use:
fe the division of snch expeete es nJ~ht have related to the
studies, it has been determined that the City mould etsume the
expense of one of the engineering Virus. Hayes. Seay, Unttere
~ MaCterm of Bonooke, Virginia.
Consiatent uith this the firm has foruerded · bill for
their professional servlcea to the City In the total amount of
$3.O10.60.
Funds nr~ available in the current 196S-66 bridget of the
GAry, and It is recommended that the City Council by Resolution
authorize expenditure of the aum of $30010.60 to facilitate
meat to the firm of Hayes, SuaVe #attern ~ Mattern for this
account.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hirst
City Manager"
Rt. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Yanager and offered the following Resolution:
(XlbR?2) A RESOLUTION approving and directing payment of the cost of
certain engineering studies bade of certain sewers and sewer use,
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolutfoc Door Wa. 29. psge 113.)
Rr. SCalier moved the adoption of the Resolutioh. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheelek and Rayor
Dillard ............................ ~ ............
NAYS: None ..............~ ............
BUDGET-SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that $54,~00 h~ appropriated to cover overtime and rental of
eqnipment In connection with snow removal:
"Roanoke.' Virginia
February 21. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is attached to this letter a report from Mr. William F.
Clark, City Engineer, summarizing the expenses attributable to
In concurrence with the report, it is recommended that ST,O00
be appropriated to Airport Acconnt 89 = 26, Rentals.
It is recommended that $2,500 be appropriated to Account
330 - 14, Capital Outlay in the Water Department.
It is recommended that a total of $45,000 be appropriated to
the Public Works Department; divided $I~,O0O for eqnJpme~t under
Account 86 = 26 and $30,000 for overtime account 165.
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Attached eisa ia · brenhdome of equipment rental outlnyo
Al,ached also rot the members or City Council Is the
tabulation of overtime by supervisory personnel end personnel
of the engineering division ns directly related to the shams.
These personnel are not entitled to compensation but ,hit
luformatJ~ is provided to indicate tbnt their overtime
pnrtitipatl~n tolelled in ezcess of $5,000.
Respectfully submitted,-
S/ Julian F. Nits,
City MnnngerU
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance amending' the
(316973) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordnfn certain sections of
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text or Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29. page 113.)
Mr. Statler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Pollard then offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the
1965-66 Water Department budget:
(316H74) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #330, *Appropriation
for Salary and Wage Adjustment Under Job Classification,~ and Section ~340,
"Non-Operating Expense** of the 1965-66 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and
providin9 for an emergency.
'(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance BoDy NO. 29, page 114.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second ed
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None .............~ ............. O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted the folloulng report
recommending that $90o~B be appropriated to balance and complete the share Of the
City of Roanoke in the Total Action Against Poverty Program based on actual 1960
*Roanoke, Virginia
February 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is in request for appropriation by the City Council
of $90.28 to balance and complete the CitI's share in the
Total Action Against Poverty (TAP) program.
The background to the request is as folloms:
This was divided, based on estiBsted population:
Locality Population Share
Roanohe County 68,000 37~
Botetourt County 17,427
Roanoke City 101,000 54~
Then it Nil determined that the $500 for CPA services Nas
sot required, redacting the total to $6,758.00. City Council
on March 29. 1965, Resolution No. 16361. agreed to population
pro-rata shore, and City Council nas advised in October 1965
the division, accordingly, mould be thus:·
Locality Population Percentage Pro-rata Share
Roanoke County 6R,O00 37 $2;511.56
flotetouFt
County 17,427 9 610.92
Roanoke City 101,120 54 3,665,52
$6.788.00
The Council accordingly appropriated $3.665,52. then question
arose as to population determination and it was directed that the
share be on actual 1960 population. This redivlded the sharing:
Roanoke County 61,693 35.15 $2,385.98
County 16,715 9.52 646.22
Roanoke City 97,110 55.33 3 755.80
$6,788o00
Accordingly. the recommendation for appropriation is for the
difference:
lnJttol Share $3,665.52
Revised Share 3,755.80
$ 90.28
Respectfully submitted°
5/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
(~16675) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =52, "Public
Assistance.* of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 114.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TRAILERS-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report raising
the question of the use of trailer type facilities by the public schools on their
school grounds for additional instructional facilities and verbally reported
that several weeks ago the Roanoke City School Board obtained several mobile units
for s~pplemental £1ossronm s~ace, that Mhen the school board applied to the
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¢omulsalooer of Holldiogs for on electrical permit to light sod'heat the eoblle
units he turned the application damn us being in conflict mith the Troller Ordloouce
old 8 directive of Council not to issue amy permfte for mobile boules until :the
Trailer Ordiennce is amended, that the City Manager upholds the action or the
Commissioner or Huildlngso but questions the definition or o mobile unit os o
trailer, therefore, he has had the City Attorney prepare on Ordinance amending the
City Cede to exempt these omits and that his only question mith regard to the
uordiog of the Ordinance is that InCh vehicle or structure be located en such
scheel property in the ~leoit ~onspicuoos~ but practicable location,
In thio connection, Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the Roanoke CiO! Scheel
Hoard, appeared befere Ce~ncil and urged that permission be granted for the use of
the mobile units, Hr. Webber advising that the School Hoard mushes to place fear
of the units at Lee Junior High School, four et Monroe Junior High School and three
at Booker T. Washington Junior High School.
After n discussion of the matter, the City Manager recommending that the
City Code be amended toexempt the mobile units and Council being of the opinion
that the words "least conspicuous" should be left in the proposed amendment. Hr.
Stoller moved that Conncll concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and
offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~16H76) AN OgDINANCE amending Chapter 2, Title XX, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, by the additioo of u nam section relating to
icertain vehicles or structures used for educational purposes, only, by public
educational boards or authorit les; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 115.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler end adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
SIGNS: Council having adopted a Resolution authorizing the Junior
Walnuts Club.of Roanoke, Incorporated, to install u banner across the intersection
of Campbell Avenue end Jefferson Street from April 1o 196~ through April 3, 1966,
lo connection with its ~Sed Stockin9 Revue~ the City Manager submitted a mritten
report, advising that the Junior Womau*s Club originally requested permls sion to
erect the banner from March 1~, 1966, to April 3, 19660 and recommended that the
date be corrected accordingly.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming Resolution:
(~16877) A HESOLU~ION authorizing the City Manager to permit the
installation of a banner across the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson
Street upon certain terms and conditions; and repealing Resolution No. 16864.
(For full text of Resolution, see Se~olution Book No. 29, page 115.)
Nv. Stol/er moved the .doptlmn of the Resolution. Tbs motion mas seconded
bI Mr. Fond sad adopted bI the follomiug vote:
AYRS: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, SteEler. Mheeler and MnFor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: Noue---~ .......................O.
TRAFFIC: The Citl #snogersubmitted n mritten report recommending that
he be authorized to remove three parking meters from the South side of the 300 bloc~
of Luck Avenue, S, M** nad that he be authorized to install 8 parking meter on the
mast side of Third Street. S. M** betueen Campbell Avenue nad Church Avenue.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the matter be deferred until tbs next
regular meeting of Council in order that the ~eubers of the body.night have an
opportunitl to study the matter. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
The City Manager also submitted a written'report recommending that be be
authorized to 'amore one parhing meter from the sout~ side of Salem Avenue, S, ~..
betmeen Fourth Street and Fifth Street. us mall as six psrhing meters from the west
side of Fourth Street, S. N., between Salem Avenue and Rorer A~enue.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council in order that the members of the badI might have an
OpFortunity to study the matter. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
PA£gS AND PLAVGROU~DS: The CitI'Maaager submitted the fol]o~ing report
with regard to obtaining federal funds for a complete purh shelter in the Robert
Hall Smith Park:
~Roanohe. ¥irginia
February 21, 1966
Honorable Rayor and ~ity Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Citl. Council on October 25.'19~5. the
Coon:il received a proposal pertaining to restroom facilities
for the R. H. Smith Park along Riley Drive. At that time the
City Council decided upon a complete park shelter including rest-
rooms to be constructed et un estimated cost of $12,500 - $13.000.
It was directed by Council that pleas be prepared and be
advertised for bids; and at the same time. there would be an
investigation of the possibllit! of obtaining Federal Open Space
assistance.
The matter of Federal funds for use in this proposed project .
has been investigated. Based on information prepared by the
Housing and flo~e Finance Agent, it is found that Federal funds
to assist ia development ts only available if the construction
takes place on land acquired through the Open Space Land Program.
Since the area along ~lleI afire was not obtained in this matter,
It is advised that Federal assistance for development would not
be available.
The Council' is advised of the above a~d also that the
preparation of plans for the proposed shelter i~ being proceeded
with and mill he advertised for bids in sufficient time to have
the facility available for late spring use.
~espectfullI suh~itted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager#
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After a discussion of tho question-of odeertisJog for bids in
sufficient time to hove the facility nvoilfble for lute oprl,g use. Mr. Jones point-
Lmm out taft there mre olheF projects which ore needed older.the proposed Cfpitul
Improvewefts Frogrum. Mr. Stoller moved that the report of the City Manager be
filed. The ua*los was seconded bi.Mr. Pond..snd.udopted. Hr. Jones va*lug no.
AIRPORT: The City ~unaGer submitted tam folIowlfg report B M~ regard
to the acquisition of loud in couuectiof uith the proposed Project No. 16 at
Rounohe Municipal (~oodrum) Airport:. .
'RoaaoAe. ~frgfaff
Fe~un~7 11. 1966
Ronornble Mfyor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen: . ·
ay Resolution No. 16505. adopted by the Council on June 28.
1965. it was futborized and directed that a request for aid be
submitted.to the Federal Aviation Agency in connection with the
proposed ProJect No. 16 at Roanoke Municipal Airport. This
project included the acquisition of fpproximately 54 acres of
additional clear zone for Runway NO. 33. south of Rershberger
Road and approximately 28 acres of additional clear zone for
Runway No. 15. north of Virginia State Highway Route 117. all
for an estimated sum of $~07,500,
The City has now received information from independent.
appraisers regarding the value of property intended to be
purchased under this project.
It Is necessary to confer with the ~ity Council on these
two projects, and it is respectfully asked that the Council
make available an opportunity where the matter might be
reviened on an informal basis. Informality of the discussion
is asked in view of the fact that the extent of negotiations
with the property owners and the values proposed on their
properties would be dependent upon Council's decision and
information us might be discussed with Council would be
detrimental to the City*a acquisition if publicly available.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Council having discussed the matter with the City Manager in an
executive session on February 14, 196b, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution
(m16878) A RESOL~ION authorizing and dtrectiu9 ~he. City Manager to
submit to the Federal Aviation AGency a project application for Federal Aid for
development of the Roanoke Municipal Airport, as proposed Airport Project No. 16;
and amendin9 to the extent herein provided Resolution No. 16505 heretofore adopted
June 28, 1965. relating to certain proposed improvements and expansion of said
Airport.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 29, page
Mr. Stol/er moved the adoption of the R?uolntion. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MesarSo Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................. ~ ................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(m16679) A R£SOLUTION authorizing end directing that Warren T. Young,
en injured member of the Fire Department, be paid his regeler salary for e period
eot exceeding sixty (60) days commencing February $, 1966.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Dank No. 29,'page liT.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution; The motion'mas seconded
by Hr. Wheeler end adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. 6srland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Rsyor
~lllsrd .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-5~fREET5 AND ALLEYS: Council havin9 directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure permitting Garland*s GrandJn Road Drag
5tore No. 6 to encroach-on city property on Restorer Avenue, S. W.. he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. 5toiler moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16860) A~ ORDINA~CU permittin9 the encroachment-of portions o~
certain building and attachments thereto proposed to be erected by Gerland*s Grandin
Road Drug Store No. 6 on the northwest corner of Westover Avenue and Drandln
5. W., over the north line of Westover Avenue, upon certain terms and conditions.
M~REAS. pursuant to the authority vested Jo local governing bodies by
§15.1-376 of the 1950 Code of Virginia. as amended, this Council is willie9 to
permit the encroachments hereJnnfter mentioned upon the terms and conditions herein-
after contained.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission he. and is hereb~ grnnted Gazland's Grandin Road Drag'Store No. 6, its
successors and assigns, and its architects and engineers. £ubenk. Calduell
Associates, to construct and maintain a proposed building on said company*s property
located on the northwest corner of Westover Avenue and Grandln Road, 5. W., the flat
pilasters on either side of a recessed dooruny on Westover Avenue to encroach ~ d ex{
two and one-half inches (2-~") over the property line on the north side of Westover
Avenne and with · four inch (4") cost iron drain, encased Jn brick, on the outside
of said building, to extend and encroach eight inches (8') over the aforesaid street
line, all o~ said encroachn~nts being os shown on Sheet No. ! entitled *Alterations
GarlandVs Orandin Road Drug Store No. 6' prepared by Eubahk, Caldwell ~ Associates
under date of October, 1965, and also shown ns *Detail 100' prepared by said
architects under date of December 15. 1965, both of which said plans ere on file in
the office of the City Clerk; this Council reserving the unqualified right to cause
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ulthost ussigslsg reason therefor end et The entire ezpesse o! The aforesaid
permflTee end, further. IT TO be agreed b; ?id pe~mJtTen thus by making and
To indemnify sad save harmless The CitI of Roanoke of sad ~Fom ail claims for luJuri,
or duaages to persons.or propnr~i That maI arise bl reason of such encroachments.
The motion uas seconded by. Xr. Pollard smd udopted bi.the /olloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stollero.¥heeler and
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
E~RCRASE OF pROE~RY¥-PARKS AND I~AYGROUNOS: Council hating directed the
Cltl Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the acquisition of
approximately 11.1 acres of land on the east side of Peters Creek, west of Vest Side
Boulevard. N. N.. from Mr. HourI L. STrauss for the sum of $44,312.71 lu connection
utah the development of STrauss Park. he presented same; whereupon. Hr. Stoller
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~169R1) ~ DROINANCE authorizing and directing, the acquisition of
approximately ll.1 acres of land on the east side of Peters Creek, west of West Side
Boulevard, N. W., upon certain terns and conditions, said land to be used for public
pack and recreational purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 29, page !16.~
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of The Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
bI Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond, StolleF, Wheeler and
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
STATE HIGRWAYS: Council having previously appropriated funds for lea~ing
office space for the Right Of #ay Field Office for the RouTe 220 and Route
hlghuuy pro, acts, ~r. StolleF offered the follouing emergency Ordinance authoriu?g
and directing the City manager, for and on ~ehulf of the City of Roanoke, to enter
into written lease agreement with Eenick HotoF Company, IncorporaTed, for the lease
and occupancy of the second floor balcony offices in the building located at 2239
Franklin Road. S. ~.. at a rental of $50 per month effective February 11. I~G6. for
occupancy bI the Right of Way Field Office:
(~16862) AN ORDINA~C£ authorizing thelCity's lease of certain office
space for a Right-of~Wuy Field Office for certain public street projects upon certui
terms and conditions; and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 119.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The notion was seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted bI the fellahin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jonese Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Wayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O.
ROT IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES: Mr. Joe H. Former appeared before Council, cowplnieiog that severn]
years ego the to,es oa his property Mere I~rremsed, sod reined the qaestJon aa to mb~
the taxes aero increased since his house ia not in ns 'goo~ coedition os it nas mhen
he bought it ia 19B0,
Mr. Smaller moved that Mr. Farmer ~confer sftb the Commissioner of the
Revenue and Mr, Charles B, McNulty, Jr., Asses.sar of real estate for taxation, ulth
regard to bis complaint. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
TAXES: Mr. Jones, Chairman Of the reactivated Soles Tax Committee
submitted the folloning report Math regard to the queation of exempting the personal
services rendered by service stations and' auto repair garages from the Sales Tax
Ordlnnnce:
*February 17, 1966
Honorable Mayor Dillard and ~
#cubers of Roanoke City Council:
In the Boles Tax Committee's preliminary study of sales tax
ordlqances of other municipalities throughout the State of
Virginia, the committee in tn effort to be f~ir considered
many of the various types of business groups that mould be
affected by the tax the committee would finally recommend
for adoption. One of these groups included service stations
and auto repair garages. Of all our investigation and study
it mas concluded that the Virginia Beach approach to these
businesses ins the one Me mould adopt end recommend. #aterials
on how Virginia Beach bad formulated and then implemented the
tax on service stations and repair garages Mas obtained and
agreed upon by two members of the committee, Mr. Pond being
out of town.
How comes the problem. Through aa 5nlntentlonal oversight on
the part of the committee it failed to double check this part
of the ordinance and consequently, the ordinance as planned
and b~sed upon the Virginia Beach ordinance nas not adopted.
Yirgiula Seoch*s ordinance taxes all parts, equipment, and
merchandise sold by this group but does aaa tax the labor
involved tn their installation and service.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the committee composed
of Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Vincent S. Wheeler for
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Br. Jones also raised the question of exempting all medicines, drags,
crutches, braces, artiflcal eyes, contact lenses, eye glasses, prosthetic devices
and orthopedic appliances sold on prescrf@tfous or mark orders of licensed
physicians, dentists, optometrists, ophthalmologists or opticians as proposed in the
state sales tax uhich is non pending.
Mr. Jones moved th'at the matter be referred to the committee composed of
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Smaller
and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-HOUSING-SLUM CLEAR~qCE: Mr. Smaller read the follo~ing
statement with regard to participation by the City of Roanoke in the Demonstration
Cities Act of 1966:
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'February 21, 1966.
Honorable Mayor end Fellah Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia,
Gentlemen:
Your attention Js Invited 'to the first item on page 14 of the
February 15 United States Municipal Rems, telling ham Mayors
of 25 regioeoll7 representative cities invited t~ Washington by
HUM Secretary Robert C. Menver received I special briefing
February 4 on the Oemoustrntion Cities Act of 1966.. Xt is too
lute eom to ask uhy me meren% Invited. The Act has been
introduced iu both Sennle and Mouse. The Mouse Manking and
Currency Mousing Subcommittee plans to start hearings on the
Administration measure late in February, Me should e~vise our
present coordfmatorn of /edernl programs end opportunities in
Washington that me uny be interested in the program (it ue decide
Roanoke should seek participation.) ! refer to our Congressman
Puff and Senators Byrd~nnd RoWer*sen, mbo should be requested to
keep us advised. The United States Conference~ of Mayors should
also be requested to keep us advised. It seems that in this
instance, the last will not be first, but those who are invited
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.*
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
!imeasoFe advising Senators liaFry F. Byrd, Jr .... d ~. Willis Roberts .... d Congressman
Richard R, Puff Of the .possible interest of the City of Mounoke in qualifying ns one
,!of the cities under the Demons*ratine Cities Act of 196(~ and,requesting that they
i'~keep the City of Roanoke advised as to developments and committee heerlegs in
iireqard. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-£NUI~ERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Stoller read the folloming
statement raising the question of the quality of* paint purchased last year for street
marking:
"February 17, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
After the seams of this year had finally disappeared, so--us if
by magic--had the paint-marked traffic lanes, dividing strips
and other street symbuls which foster traffic safety. Mere they
washed Off by chemical action? Or, us some suggest, did we buy
paint which did not speclfy proper lusting tendencies? Or did
we pay for first class paint and 9et fourth or worse class?
This may be a small thin9 but · misinterpretation of a faintly-
marked street could cause a serious accident. Mhat shall we do
about this?
Sincerely,
$/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller*
Mr. Stoller moved that the nat*er be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Psnd
and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: Mr. Stoller read the follollng statement with regard to a complaint
of Mr. John L. Meadors about disparity of sanitation truck drivers pay:
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February 17, 1966,
Rounohe,City Colacll,
MouoOkeo YJrgJwiao
Gentlemen: --
#r. lobe L. Mnndoru, 944 Rockland Avenge, ~. M., n l~ogtfme emploFee
Of our SllitntJ0a Department. ns a truck driver, has made more than
one cull to me Ibout. nllegeddisparlty in truck drlv'er pay rates
nad other sitters in that department. Realizing that these ire
Manager.
Recent complaints have beer is follows: The men in the deplrtment
hare requested a conference with Mr. Mirit but have been unable
to get to reach him. (I ur6te the City Manager Iud suggested he
see the men, believing in eyeball to eyeball contact.) During the
snows, the wen were called out and responded well. They mere told
they would get tiRe-and-n-half but instead got added vacation'time
in units of eight hours; less than eight hours nas paid at the
promised rate. (I wrote the City Manager forwarding the claim.)
Hr. Meadors Js rated ns a trucb driver and drives un open truck
for mhich he is paid $1.?$ hourly. In the absence of his truck
he often drives heavy equipment uhich pays the regular drivers
$1,06 hourly. I brought this charge to Mr. Mlrst°s nttenti~ once
before. The ,attar Is apparently very important to Mr. Mendors
for he called me February IT about it and wonts to 'talk to the
uhcle Council.'
. Accordingly° Z have placed Mr. Meadorn on the agenda for Febr~ ry
21, advising him to appear about 2:30 p.m. I have no desire to
intrude in administrative matters but hove consistently said this
Council should be available to complainants who want to talh ~o us.
It is difficult to state these matters without sounding patronizing
or disparaging, but such is not my intent. I happen to believe--
it is thought you agree with this--that everyone is entitled to a
bearing. Reference to channels was attempted us t~e better course
bat so far at least has .not worked.
Sincerely,
S/ MurFay A. Stiller
Murray A. StolleF.'
Mr. Stiller stated that since writing the statement Mr. Meadors has inform d
him he is unable to secure the backing of his co-workers with regard to the complain .
menu be filed. The motion was seconded by HFo Wheeler and unanimousl7 adopted.
OUDOET-FAR~S AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred the question of
appropriating funds for furnishing, equipping and operating the Eureka Park
Recreation Cente~ back to the City Manager to have a budget Ordinance prepared in
accordance with the figures agreed upon, Mr. Jones advised that the tailoring
~PPNOPR {ATIONS WEEDED
CAPITAL FUND
EUREKA PARK CENTER
Equipment
Lounge Chairs 400.00
Low Tables~ 1~0o00
Sofa 150.00
Folding Tables (40) 1140.00
Chairs (300) 1500.00
Desks 200.00
Chairs 150.00
Murk Table 100.00
File Cabinets 200.00
Electric Refrigerator 250.00
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Roll Aeuy*Bleochers' ' 3600.00
Basketball Backstop ISO0.O0
Sound Equlpuent S00.00
Electric Scoreboard 6S0~00
Total Capital - . .
ParhiugLot. curb sod gutter~ sneer, etc.
Laadscuplng
General Fund
Recreation and Recreational Areas
Operating Supplies and Xsterials
10,490o~0
3,215,00
1~200,00
14~905.00
2~080t75
3~286~00
20.191.75"
Mr. Jones then offered the folloning euergenc! Ordinance trunlferrieg
the total sum of $20.191.75 from Soeilary Sneer - Edgehl]l Ares under Section ~170.
"Capital." of the lq6S-66 budget, to the above accounts:
(=16883) AN ORDINANCE to euend end reordain Section =111. "Recreation.
Perks sod Recreational Areas.' end Section :170. "Capitol." o~ the 196S-66 Approprlu-
tiao Ordinance. end providing for an euergenc~.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinesce.Ooo~ No. 29. page
Mr. Jones hayed the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
h~ Hr. Stoller and adopted by the rolls, log vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Nheeler and Rayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
On notion of Mr. Pollard. seconded b~ Hr. Jones end unanimousl7 adopted.
the heating ~as adjourned.
APPROVED
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, February 28, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, February 2B, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, ~itb Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr
Clarence E. Pond, Murray A. Stall,r, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James
~lscanon, City Attorney, and Mr. William F. Crigga, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meet lng mas opened with a prayer by Mr. James M. Hardin,
Business Secretary, YMCA.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 31, 196b, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion Of Mr.
Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond end unanimously adopted, the reading thereof ~as
dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZ£NS UPON pUBLIC MATTERS:
S~ATE HIGHNAYS-SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
meat for bids On the construction of s,m,rs to replace those disrupted by the State
Route 24 project, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2
Monday, February 28, 1966, 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:
flryant*a Plumbing and ~eating Company $ 24,957.00
Hudgins and Pace 46,065.00
Branch nod Associates. Incorporated, and
McAlister Construction Company - 46,729.40
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated 55,619.50
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 pr,par, the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Clarence £. Pond, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard
Sr., and Julian F. Hirst as members of the committee.
SCHOOLS: Council having deferred action on a request of the Roanoke
City School Board for authorization to proceed mith an application for federal aid
for financing the cost of plan preparation for school construction as set forth
in the five phases Of the School Building Program until after representatives of the
public school syatem have had an opportunity to meet ~ith the Capital Improvements
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Coamittee for o discussion of the proposed building program, Hr. Roy L. Rabbet,
Chairman of the School Board, oppesred before the body nad renemed the request. Mr.
Mebber submitting o revised estimate of the cost of the plnnoh g la · total amount
$229,752.72.
Mr. atelier moved thor the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
prepnrntion of the proper measure for further consideration of Council et itl next
regular teethg. The motion wes seconded by Hr. Garland.
In n discussion of the motiQn, Mr. Jones stated that the Capital Improve-
tents Committee has not had sufficient time to study the request of the School Board
and that he mould like for Council to permit the Capital Improvements Coomittee
to subtit some recommendations before reaching · decision on the uniter.
#r. Pond offered · substitute motion that the matter be referred to Counc
as n cotmittee of the whole to meet with the Roanoke City School Board In closed
session at R p.m., Thursday, March 3, 1966, for u discussion of the request, and to
submit its report at the regular meeting of Council on Botch 14. 1966. The motion
lwas seconded by Br. Pollard and adopted, Bessrs. Garland and Mheeler voting no.
Mr. Garland moved that the mutter be reconsidered. The motion tan seconded
lhy Mr. Wheeler nad unanimously adopted,
Br. Garland then moved that the meeting with the School Board be an open
~meeting. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones and Wheeler .............................. 3.
NAYS: Messrs. Pollard, Pond, Stellar and Nayor Dillard ................ 4.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from the Ragic City Motor Corporation, requesting
that pro~ rty loeated on the south side of RcDowell Avenue. N. E., west of Sixth
5treat, described as Lots l, 2 and 3, Block B, Roanoke Land and Improvemeot Company,
Official Tax Nos. 3021001, 3021002 and 3021003, be rezooed from Genernl Residenee
District to Business District, and that property located on the northeast corner
of Gregory Avenue and Fifth Street, N. E., described ns Lot 333 nnd a portion of Lot
334, Nard 4, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax Nos. 3021512, 3021501
and 3021502, be rezoned from Special Residence District to Business District, was
before Council.
On motion of Br. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request for rezooing mos referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council~
SALE OF PROPERTY: A communication from the First Foursquare Church,
offerin9 to purchase property located on the south side of Ja~ison Avenue, S.
between Sixth Street nnd Seventh Street, described as Lots 4 and 6, Block 20,
Belmont Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4013004 and 4013006, at a price of $366.00
for Lot 4 and $469.00 for Lot 6, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, Jemes N. Kincanon and
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J. Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council and to the City
Planning Commission for its opinion ns to whether or not the lots nrc needed for
municipal purposes. The motion woe seconded by Wt. Stol]or and nonoleoualy adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from the Young Women*s Christina
Aasociotion of Ronnohe VOlley, pointing oat that the Ornnge Avenue Y~CA fa located
st the corner of Orange Avenue end Fesch Road, N. W., and asking that in the event
the city mould close Raleigh Avenue mould it be possible for the Orange Avenue Y~CA
to have that half of the deed end street mhich adjoins its propertl for extension
of its playground, mas before Council.
MF. Stoller moved that the Young Women's Christina Association of Rosnohe
Ynlley be advised It mill be necessary to retain the services of on attorney to
follow the proper legal procedure in making application tar the vacating,
discontinuing and closing of said street. The motion was seconded bi Mc, Pollard
unnniuousl! adopted.
CLAIMS: Council having taken under advisement n claim of Mr. Paul C. Roue
in the amount of $197.50 for damages to his automobile as n result of colliding
with n nan-hole cover on Tenth Street, N. #., in the vicinity of Cralson Avenue,
a communication from Mr. Romeo. asking uhether Council has made or plans to mate
a decision regarding his claim, ~as before the badI.
The City Manager advising that he and the City Attorney have not completed
their study of the claim, Mr. Stoller moYed that action on the matter be deferred
pending recelpt of their report. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Fond and unaniuousl
adopted.
I~NSZONS: A communication [rom Mr. A. N. Motthewa. expressing bls
appreciation for the certificate of merit amd Resolution recognizing his service
on the Board of Trustees of the Emplolees' Retirement Syatem of the City of Roanoke
wes before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Pollard end unanimously ado@ted
the communication mos filed.
RE FORTS OF OFFIC£RS:
BUDGET-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ANn COMMUNICATIONS: The City Reneger aubmitte¢
u written report, recommending that $500 be transferred from Other Equipment -
Replacement to Maintenance of Rachtner! and Equipment under Section ~81. ~Yrafftc
Engineering and Communications,# of the 1965-66 budget.
Mr. Stoller Eared that Council concur in the recommendation of the Cltl
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~166Bd) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section mol, 'Traffic
Engineering and Communications." of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Boob No. 29, page 121.)
Mr. Stol/er ~oved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion mas seconded
bI Mr. Wheeler and adopted bI the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollerd~ Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................
BUDGET-PURCHASE OF PRO?ERTT-PAHKS AND PLAYGHOONDS: Council having dlrecte~
the preparation of the proper measure appropriating $44,312.T1 covering tbs purchase
of epprnmimately 11.1 acres of laud aa the east side of Peters Croak. mens of Meal
Side floulevard. ~. ~.. from Mr. Houry L. Strouss. said land to be used for public
park and recreational purposes, the City Manager submitted n mritten report, poiati.~
out that $350 has been appropriated to cover the cost of t.o appraisals made
connection mith the acquisition of the land, that to satisfy the regulations o! the
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency it became necessary to have these appraisala
updated beyond the date of the application Var federal funds touard the purchase of
the property, that new appraisals have been obtained, ~hich substantiate the first
appraJsaJs, that the total appraisal feet are nob $400. and recommended th~ an
additional $50 be appropriated for this purpose.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur Jn the recommendation of the City
~anager and offered the following energeocy Ordinance appropriating a total of
$44.362.?1:
(~16885) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170. "Capital."
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for ao elergeucy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 122.)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b1 Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Hayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: None ............................
PURCHASE OF pROPERTY-pARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The C
Manager submitted a ,rltten report, transmitting the follomin9 communication from
tbs Cia! Engineer with reference to the acquisition of land for the East Gate Park:
"DAYE: February 15, 1966
TO: City Manager
FROM: City Engineer
SUBJECT: Land Acquisition - East Gate Park
Ey Resolution ~16498. Cia! Counc]l authorized and directed
that appraisals be made of certain properties proposed to be
acquired along North Avenue ia connection mith expansion of the
East Gate Landfill; said Resolution was adopted June 28. 1965.
In addition. Council authorized and directed that negotiations be
entered into with the respective property owners in an effort to
secure options based on appraised values of the desired parcels.
This properS! is also involved in the Citl's open space
application concerning the future East Gate Park. Ue have been
recently informed by the Housing and Home Finance Agency that
nay action mos taken by tbs City will not preclude our abilitl
to seek Federal 5ssistance if and when the project is approved.
We have obtained certain options, and therefore submit them for
approval; all are based on appraised value:
Lot Block 12,
Pro;*erty of G. C. Lynch
Lot 4 Block 12,
Pro *erty of Jls. S. Bandy
Lot $ Block
Property of N. K. Koontz
Lots 11 ~ 12 Block 12,
Pro lerty of G. B. Uederuood
Lots lB ~ 19 Block 26,
Pro)erty of R. F. Hodges
Lots 20 ~ 21 Block 26.
Pro)arty of Marvin. F. Reynolds
Lot 22 Block 26,
Property of Ocie T. Argabright
Lots 23 ~ 24 Block 26,
Property of Nora M. Williams
Lots 25 ~ 26 Block 26,
Property of B. O. Cressy
Lot 27 Block 26,
Property of Henry L. Gross
Lots 13 ~ 14 Block 12
Property of Lula Mae Grimes
Lot 15, Block 12
375
2,800
375
2.000
3.450
750
3.900
4.000
2,900
4,400
1.950
Property of Jerry M. & Mary
Grimes Buckner 150
In addition, we have been unable to reach any understandtn9
· ith Mr. Hester Hogan, o~ner of Lot 11, Block 26, appraised at
$2,750. We .auld request that Council authorize a firm offer to
Mr. llogan followed by appropriate legal action if necessary.
Concurrence: S/ B. Cletus Droyles
Director of Public Works"
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 notion wes seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
transmitting a communication from the Basic Construction Company, expressing its
appreciation for the cooperation Of the City of Roanoke in allowing the use of
the old tennis courts in Elmwood Park as a storage area in connection with the
construction Of the Community Hospital Of Roanoke Valley.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmtttin
a communication from Mr. Paul B. Matthews, Executive Officer of Roanoke County,
requesting that fire hydrants be installed at three locations Jn Roanoke County.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to Council as a committee of
the.whole for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a stattgi~l summary of the work of the Youth Division of the Police Depart-
ment for the period from September 9, 1965, through January 31, 1966.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
BUBGEToCAPITAL IMPJiOYE#ENTS: The City Nsnsger cad the city Auditor
submitted the rolloulag report uJth regard to reducing expected Jscoue
for capitol iuprovemeets by $742,700 because of delay fo obtaining reJmburseaeata or
federcl cud state funds on shared projects ccd for rights or uny purchased rot stele
hlghucy projects:
"February 23, 1966
The Bouornble Council of the
City or Rocnohe, Virginia
CentleBen:
Ia revieuJug the 1965-66 Budget after the first six months
of the fiscal year .e find that, because of deity in obtaining
refabureements of federal and state fnnds on shared projects
and for rights of way purchased for state highuay projects, it is
necessary to reduce expected income by $742,700.00.
Re have examined the budget to determine ubst appropria-
tions may be aaended at this tiue to bring revenue anJ
expenditures into balance nad, at the sane the, to provide for n
fall mark program. An Brdinance has been prepared which will
carry out our recommended chunges. ~he recommended changes are
in the capital iuproveuent section o! t~ budget from uhich the
loss of revenue will come. The appropriation changes provide
for transfer from the I96n-66 budget to the 1966-67 budget certain
appropriations uhich we believe could not be expended during the
present fiscal year.
Additional appropriations are provided for three projects
which will provide for their completion during this year.
Me recommend adoption of the Ordinance.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Uirst
City Reneger
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor~
In this connection, the City Manager and the City Auditor also submitted
the follouing recommended adjustments in accordance with the above report:
Unencumbered
Increase Becrease Balance
"Airport Project =13
?raasportotio~ Museum 65.29
Incinerator IO,000.00
Route 460 Midentng 12th St. to E. C. L.
Mulls Ave. Williamson Road to 4th St.
Whlteside Street
Franklin Road Mideniug
Koontz Bottom Storm Brain
Airport Project ~15
Airport Project 216
Airport Project ~11 5,000.00
TO,O00,O0 56,102.52
9,142.61
50,000.00 28,243.10
30,000.00 45,575.51
100.000.00 1,016.65
198,000.00 64,920.28
100,000.00 ?,65d.05
28,000.00 17.315.57
266,000.00 39,364.00
5,000.00'
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Hanager and the City Auditor and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(n16886) AN ORDINANCE to amend oed reordnin Section ~170, *Capitol,# of
the 1965-66 Appropriation OrdJoeace, and providing for On emergetcy.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 122.)
Mr, Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion nos seconded
by Mr. Pollerd and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the records of Foirvieu Elementary School and Harrison Elementary
School for the school year ending June 30, 1965, advising that mil the records
in order and the statements of receipts and disbursements reflect the recorded
transactions for the period and the financial condition of the funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that the reports be received and filed. The notion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
.~.~.cu~.cv~ec-~i~EOc~S~ivingdef .... dacti ............ data ....ftheCity-
Manager that one parking meter be removed from the south side of Salem Avenue, S. W,.~
Fourth Street and Fifth Street; that six parking meters be removed from the
between
nest side of Fourth Street, S. W., between Salem Avenue and Rorer Avenue; that three
parking meters be removed from the south side of the 300 block of Luck Avenue, S.
and that a parkin9 meter be installed on the west side of Third Street, S. ~.,
between Campbell Avenue and Church Avenue, in order to study same, the m~tter
again before the body.
Mr. Pollard stated that he has observed the locations in question, that he
sees no objection to removing the parking meter on Salem Avenue and moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager with regard to removal Of
this meter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard voiced the opinion that the parking meters On Fourth Street
are needed and moved that the parking meters remain at their present location. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard stated that the parking meters on Luck Avenue ore in front
Of a used car lot, that in his opinion he sees no necessity for removing the meters
and establishing n loading zone instead, and moved that the meters remain at their
present location. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller a~d unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager that a parking meter be installed on Third Street. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Pollard then offeredthe follouing Resolution:
(316967) A RESOLUTION approving the removal of a certain existing parking
meter at a certain street location and approving the installation of a parking meter
at n certain other street location.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ho. ~9, page 123.)
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Mr. Pollsrd moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mss secooded
bl Hr. Rkeeler nnd adopted by the folloniog vote:
AYES: Remora. Gorlaod, J,Den, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, lkeeler nod NnTor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAINS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SI~CIAL I~RMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordlonnce No. 168BO, permitting the
encroschment of patti,os of n certain buildin9 nnd attachments thereto proposed to
be e~ected by Oorland's Grnndin R,sd Drug Store No. 6 on the northwest corner of
Mast,var Avenue and Grnndln Road, S. N.. over the north line of Nest,var Avenue. upon
certain terms and conditions, having previously been before Council for its first
Ireading, rend ,ad load over. man again before the body, Hr. St,lief offering the
~follo~iog for its second reading and final adoption:
(~lSBO0) AN ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of of
portions
n
certain
libulldin9 and attachments thereto proposed to be erected by Oarlnnd's Graudio Road
~DFu Store No 6 n t' n '
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 120.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stole r, Wheeler and Mayor
Oill~ d ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
that fuel oil used for heating homes be exempted from the Sales Tax Ordinance, that
from the Sales Tax Ordinance and that nil medicines** drugs, crutches, braces,
appliances sold on prescriptions or work orders of licensed physicians, dentists,
the follo~ing report:
"February 26, 1966.
Members of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
the exception of the one per cent for 1968. The Services that
Pertaining to gasoline and fuel oil dealers there will be a
Clarence E. Pond
S! Vincent S. Hheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler.#
In this connection, Hr. Lawrence R. Noell appeared before Council.
advising that it mss indicated by the Sales Tax Committee in a meeting with
irepresentatives of the Gasoline Dealers Association that personal services
rendered
by service stations and auto repair garages would be exempted from the Sales Tax
Ordinance when it was adopted, but that such is not the case.
Mr. K. H. Newton, Jr** District Manager of the Pyrofax Gas Corporation,
pointed Out that bottled gas is included in the utility tax and that he has been
informed by the Commissioner Of the Revenue that bottled gas is also included in
the sales tax.
Mr. A. Llnwood Holloa. Attorney, representing the Roanoke Chapter of the
National Fuel Oil Institute. renamed his request that fuel oil used for heating
homes be exampled from the Sales Zax Ordinance and soiced the opinion that such
should also include coal and bottled gas used for heating homes.
exemption
Hr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick, Attorney, representing the Southwest Virginia
Optometrists Association, pointed out that the proposed state sales tax has already
been approved by th~ House of Delegates and the State Senate ~ith regard to artifici~l
eyes, contact lenses and eye glasses is only awaiting adoption of the entire
sales tax bill by the General Assembly and requested that this exemption be
included in the local Sales Tax Ordinance now.
Mayor Dillard pointed out that there is no state sales tax law as yet and
consequently the City of Roanoke cannot correlate the local Sales Tax Ordinance with
the state law at this time.
Hr. Garland agreed with Mayor Dillard that the best way to correlate the
local sales tax with the state sales tax is to wait until the state sales tax law
has been passed.
Mr. Stoller also expressed the belief that it would be in the best interes
of the city to defer action on any changes in the local Sales Tax Ordinance until
after the General Assembly has convened and moved that the matter be deferred until
the regular meeting of Council on March 14. lgG~.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Jones moved that an emergency Ordinance be adopted in accordance mith
the recommendations of the Sales Tax Committee.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
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Mr, Stoller then moved that Council indicate its intention to adopt aa
Ordinance paralleling the state lam In every uny it end mhen · state soles taw is
adopted and that action om fey changes ia the local Soles Tax Ordinance be deferred
until* the regular meeting of Council on March 14, 1966, The motion mss seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
Hr. Jones thee stated that the omission of exemption of persm el services
lrendered by service stations and a. uto repair garages from the local Sales Tax
Ordinance.was on error and moved that the Ordinance be corrected accordingly,
e Mayor 0illerd ruled the motion out of order.
Mr. Neuron was advised to confer with the Commissioner of the Revenm again
!math a view of having the Commissioner of the Revenue request a ruling from the
City Attorney as to whether or not the local sales tax ordinance applies to bottled
Mr. Stoller read the followin9 statement raisin9 the question of whether
Tax Ordinance applies to freight charges collected from merchants and othe
on incoming or outgoing freight:
"February 28. 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council.
Roanoke. Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Mr. Clime Mandy of General Motor Line, S26 Orange Avenue, N, E.,
a business engaged in freight handling, intrastate and inter-
state has called me and dfacussed the situation of his business
and others similarly situated under our Retail Sales and Use Tax
Ordinance No, 16§12, Rt. Randy seeks a ruling whether the
ordinance applies to his business which may be included under
Section 2 (el. If it is, he would like it excluded. Mr. Mandy
was advised by me that the matter would be brought to your
alta&lion by being placed on the agenda for February 26 and that
my personal vote mould be governed by what the State does with
businesses of bis type if and uhen the State adopts a sales tax.
because it would be an intolerable situation to require our
businessmen to comply mlth an ordinance which differed from the
Statute. In the meantime, I will move that the question whether
the City retail sales tax and use tax applies to freight charges
collected from merchants and other customers on incomin9 or
outgoing freight be referred to the City Attorney and to our
Sales Tax Committee.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.*
Mr. Stoller then moved that in view of the acting taken by Council nt the
~resent meetin9 any further action with regard to the freight charges be deferred
until the regular meeting on March 14, 1q66. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Nheeler
and unanimously adopted.
Mr~ Garland stated that he feels implementation of the local Sales Tax
Ordinance On March 1, 1966, is 9gin9 to cause mass confusion and moved that the Sale~
Yaw Ordinance be repealed immediately. The motion was seconded by Mayor Dillard
and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Garland and Mayor Dillord ....................................2.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stol]er and Mheeler ................
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POLICE DEPARTMENT: Hr. Stoller rend the follomio9 statement mith regsrd
to allegations of u Ionians situation on First SI.Feet, H. ~.:
"February 28, 1966.
Honorsble Msyor and Fellou Heubers of
Roaeoke City Council, .
Ronnoke, ¥irgiula.
Gentlemen:
Os o number of occssious during the yesr lUGS, Mr. M. Do Hsrlou,
Jr., proprietor of the DauBs Hotel on First Street, H. M., coiled
me about an alleged lsulesn nJtustion uhlch he nsJd uss seriously
sffecting business and cunning fear among residents sad visitors to
this section. Hr. Bsrlowes complsints mere duly chsanelled to
the City Hsnsger and Superintendent of Police. In early December,
on the basin that Mr. Bsrlom's complaints to me continued, I
prepared for him the attached petition seeking our attention to
this matter. Copy of By correspeadence st thst point mas directed
to be sent to the City Manager sad Superiffteudent of Police.
Rdthing further being heard for o couple of months, it uss
sssumed that the matter hsd been satisfactorily handled administra-
tively. (Of course police action against unlawful activity is
always a continuing function.) This morning, however, the ~tition
was returned to me. It contains the names of business nad
professional oeo and ministers in that section. Received also was
presumably by Mr. Barium, calling for added and continuous police
protection. After a discussion au February 2B, I mill move this
be referred to the City Manager.
In thin connection, a group of
Council,and outlined incidentn which ere
amah9 residents and visitors to this section.
Among those speaking mere Mesnrs. Charlen E. Hunter, John P. Payne,
Joneph M. Monsonr, M. D. Barlow, Jr** Larry fl. White, F. E. Alexander and Mrs.
Fanny E. Holland.
Mr. Fred N. Malker cited instances involving persons staying at Hotel
Roanoke as well as employees of the hotel.
Mrs. F. G. Longnecker stated that the Interracial Committee of the Waverly
Baptist Church presentn a program at the Hill Street Baptint Church periodically,
but that they are afraid to visit the area becaune of the above conditions.
After a lengthy dincunsion of the question, the City Manager pointing out
that thin is a national problem and that he will shift personnel from other districtl
to this dintrict in an attempt to alleviate the situation, Mr. Stoller moved that
the matter he referred to the City Manager. The motion was neconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimounly adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Stoller read the following statement mith
regard to making application for federal aid in cleaning up Roanoke River:
"February 2B. 1966.
Honorable May~ and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
On February 23, Prenident Johnson neat to Congress a message on
a federal program to combat pollution in river basins from the
source to the mouth. His message envinioned a demonntration
program in cleaning rivers. As lan9 ago as the 1907 John Nolen
Sincerely,
5/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.* ~
residents of the area appeared before
neriounly affecting buninenn and cousin9 fen
plol for lke Clt! of DoeJoke, the polelbllities sere zees. e[
belltlfylng the bilks of the gollOhe Rivet is Jt velds throlgh
BOllOb. After Arthur OullS visited Sin Altolio be i'mplemelted
the denim by plllnilg uhlt is non I griming Niley Drive. Ne
klve o long Ell tO go. I there/ore move tilt the Cftl MIneger
look Jato ihd report to us On the possibilities of Rolnoke
obtlJoJlg federil kelp under the President's progrlm in
cleaning up Roanoke River to the enrichment of our entire ares,
and that the City Planning Commission be Ished.for their visas.
Sincerely,
$/ Nnrrly A. Stiller
The notion offered by Hr. Stiller mas seconded by Mr. Pond lad UnlniUously
ldopt ed.
the meeting nas ldjourned.
APPROVED
Al'"f E ST:
/ Clt~ Cleric
Oo motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr.. Pollard Old unanimously adopted,
Mayor
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones .......................................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Miocanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Stuart A,
Kersey, Pastor, Rosalind Hills Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies Of the minutes of the regular meetings held on February
7, 1966, and'~February 14, 1966, having been furnished each member Of Council, on
motion Of Mr. 5toiler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mayor Dillard welcomed the Honorable Young Rok Park,
member of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea, ~ho is making a t~o months* tour
Of the United States through the State Department and is visiting Roanoke because
it is the sister city of Nonju, Korea, which is in his congressional district.
Congressman Park acknowledged the welcome, with Mr. Eyong Nook Cho of
appreciation of the people of South Korea for the aid received from the people of
the United States, Congressman Park pointing out that Wonju lacks a public library
and that if th~ citizens Of Roanoke help Wonju obtain a library it will be named
Mayor Dillard also recognized the Reverend Andrew Whang, representing
of America in Noshing,on, D. C.
7he Mayor then presented a key to the City of Roanoke to Congressman
the Voice
Park.
to Mayor
Congressman Park presented hand-painted black lacquered cigarette boxes
Dillard, former Mayor Stoller and City Manager Hirst.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
March ?, 1966, on the request of Fralin and Naldron, Incorporated, that a 30.27-acre
tract Of land located north of Andrews Road and east of Cove Road, N. W., Official
7ax No. 2240101, he 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 for rezoning be denied, was before
Council:
*January 20, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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The City Planning Commissio· co·sidered this reaoulag request
at its regular meeti·g of Jeaucr~ 19, 1966. Mr. Tom $. Fox,
Commission ufth · plan for derelopi·g 435 apartment units on
the subject property. Developers of the tract stated that this
subject property is located in a still developing but substantial
principles indicates that single family use should also apply to
planning and zoning principles, the Flnnnlng Commission con-
considered the above described request. The attorney for the
petitioner stated that the subject property mas proposed for a
nom service station, He further noted that the property mas not
suitable for residential use. Xt was indicated that the proposed
Rilllamson Road-Orange Avenue intersection was not likely to be
developed because of the expense involved,
Havingduly made field inspection, the City Planning Commission
concluded that the proposed business use would be in direct
conflict with the Major Arterial Highway plans for the Roanoke
Valley.
The City Planning Commission recommends to City Council that the
above described request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
b
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
Mr. Ben R. Richardson, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client, Mr. Richardson pointing
Out that several streets and alleys in the area have been closed in conflict with
the Major Arterial Highway Plan and that it may be years before the Highway Plan
for this area is carried out.
Mr. H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public ~orks, voiced the opinion that
if the city is in a position to purchase the property in question it should do
sol otherwise, any rezoning thereof should he deferred.
After a further discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion
that since it may he years before the property in question is needed in connection
with the Major Arterial Highway Plan the land should be rezoned for business
purposes in order that the city can be deriving revenue therefrom, Mr. Rheeler
moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~160S8) 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.
RREREAS, npplicatio~ has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that property located south of Orange Avenue, N. E., between Rilliamson
Road and Seventh Street, described as Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 4, John Miller Map,
Official Tax Nos. 3020803, 3020804 and 3020805, rezoned from General Residence
District to Busines's District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has reported that the proposed
bnsiness use of this property would conflict with the Major Arterial Hiohway plans
for the Roanoke Valley, and has therefore recommended to Council that the request
be denied; and
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RREREAS, ·amice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4, Sectio· 43, of The Code
of the City of Roa·oke, 1936, relotl·g to Zo·l·g, bas bee· published l· "The Roanoke
Morld-Ne·s," · aeuspoper published in the City of Roanoke. for the tine reqaired by
said sectio·; and
MHEREAS, the heari·g as provided rot in said ·amice was held on the
7th day of Hatch, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roa·oke.
at which hearing all parties in l·terest and citizens were give· an opportunity
to be heard both for and agog·st the proposed rezoning; and
MHEREAS, this Cooncil, after co·sidering the evide·ce prese·ted, is Of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned,
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, 1956. relating
to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located sooth of Orange Avenue, N. E., betwee· Milliomson Road
and Sere·th Street, described as Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 4. Job· Miller Map,
designated on Sheet 302 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax Nos. 30~0B03. 3020~04
and 3020805, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Business
District and the Zoning Rap shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond. Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........5.i
NAYS: Rt. Stoller ......................................................1.
(Mr. Jonesabsent)
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.. Monday, March
?, 1966, on the request of Messrs. Reid Jones. Jr., and John N. Taylor that
and Twelfth Street. described as Lots 3-10. inclusive. Block 6, East Side Addition,
Official Tax Nos. 4111411-4111417, inclusive, be rezoned from General Residence
District to Light Industrial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the follouing communication from the City Planning
Council:
*February 10. 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered thts rezontng request at
its meeting on February 9, 1966. The attorney for the petitioners
i·dicated that his clients wished to use the above described
property for the expansion of Jones Welding Supplies, Inc. He
further stated that the neighbors in the area have no objections
to the proposed rezonlng. It was noted that the city's proposed
zoning ordinance shoHs the subject property in a light manufacturing
zone.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request, the City Planning
Commission concluded that the proposed rezonfng was a logical
expansion of existing light indostrial zoning.
The City Planning Commission recommends to City Council that this
rezoning request be granted.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Cexter N. Smith
b
Joseph D. La~rence
Chairman"
WHEREAS° application has been made to the Council of the City of Roaaohe
to have the folloming lots on the north aide of Church Avenue, S.
Lot 3, alack 6, East Side Land Company, Official Tax No. 4111411
Lot 4. alack 6. East Side Land Company, Official Tax No. 4111412
Lot 5, Block 6, East Side Land Company, Official Tax No. 4111413
Lot 6, Block 6, East Side Land Company, Official Tax No. 4111414:
Westerly one-half of Lot 7, alack 6, East Side Land Company,
Official Tax No. 4111415; Easterly one-half of Lot 7, Lot O, and
the westerly one-half of Lot 9, Bloch 6, East Side Land Company,
Official Tax No. 4111416; and Easterly one-half of Lot 9 and Lot
10, alack 6, East Side Land Company, Official Tax No. 4111417;
rezoned from General Residence Olstrict to Light Industrial His,tic,; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from General Residence 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
borld-~ews', a newspaper published in the Cit) of Roanoke, for the time required by
said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the ?th
day of March, 1966, at ?:30 P.Mo, 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 rezonJng; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considerin9 the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, HE 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 amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the north side of Church Avenue, S. E., described as
Lot 3, Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Lot 4. Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Lot 5, Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Lot 6, Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Westerly one-half of Lot ?, Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Easterly one-half of Lot 7, Lot 9, and the westerly one-half
of Lot 9, Block 6, East Side Land Company,
Easterly one-half of Lot 9 and Lot 10, Block 6, East Side
Land Company,
designated on Sheet 411 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax Nos. 4111411, 4111412,
4111413, 4111414, 4111415, 4111416, and 4111417, be, and is hereby, 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 was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Gillard .................................. 6,
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SYREEYS AND ALLEYS: Council having set n public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, March 7, 1966, on the application of Graves Humphreys Hardware Company.
Incorporated, et al., to vacate, discontinue and close that portion of Tmenty-fourtl
Street, S. W., between Lynn Avenue and the Winston-Salem Hivision of the Norfolk
and Western Railway, and that portion of Winston Avenue, S. M., between Twenty-
fourth Street and the boundary between Lots S and 6, Block 10, Colonial Heights.
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:
'January 27. 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Rayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its rcqular meeting of DecemberlS, 1965, the City Planning
Commission considered the above described street closing request.
The attorney for the petitioners indicated that the proposed
street closing would allow Oraves-Humphreys to extend their .
warehouse. It was noted that this request involves only unopened
streets. The petitioner's attorney stated that the only property
owners affected were Mr. J. B. Short and the Norfolk and Western
Railway.
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission
concluded that the street closing requests did not appear
incongruent.to the proper development of the area.
The City Planning Commission recommends that the above described
portions of Twenty-fourth Street and Winston Avenue be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the City retaining all utilities.
'Letters indicating approval from the affected property owners
are attached.
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman#
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have viewed said streets
and the adjoining pr,parties and are unanimously of the opinion no inconvenience
would result either to the public Or to any person, firm or corporation from the
permanent vacating, discontinuing and closing of same.
Mr. J. Albert Ellett, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, 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:
(~16R90) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing that portion
of 24th Street, S. W., lying betmeen Lynn Avenue, S. W., and the Winston-Salem
~§15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of 1950 requesting Conncll to permanently vacate.
discontinue and close the above described portions of said streets; end
RREREA$, in accordance with the prayer of said petition, viewers were
appointed by Council on the 31st day of January, 1966, to view the property and
report in Hritin9 Hhether OF not in their opinion any, and if any. what incon-
venience Hould result from permanently Vacating, discontinuing a~ clos~g ~ald parties
said streets; and
WH£H£A$, it appears from the duly verified report of three of said vieuers
filed with the City Clerk on the ?th day of Warch, 1966, that no inconvenience Mould
result either to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing said portions of said streets: and
WH£REA$. it further appears that petitioners agree to bear all expense
of this proceeding; and
W~ERRA$, it further appears from a communication filed with the Clerk of
the Council on the 2?th day of January, 1966, that the City Planning Commission
recommends the granting of the prayer of the petition, the City retaining all
utilities; and
WHEREAS, On the ?th day of March, 1966, a public hearing to consider the
closing of said portions of said streets herein requested Has held before City
Council and no objection was heard from any citizen to the request for closing.
TRRREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that the following portion of said streets lying uithin the Colonial Heights Map:
That portion of 24th Street, $. W., lying between Lynn Avenue,
$. W., and the Winston-Salem Division of the Norfolk ~ Western
Railroad, extending a distance of approximately 145 feet, and
that portion Of Winston Avenue, $. W., between the parcel
designated as Official Tax No. 1271901 and the boundary betHeen
Lots 5 and 6, Block 10, Colonial Heights Map, $. W., extending
a distance of approximately 310 feet, all located in the City
of Roanoke, Virginia,
be, and they hereby are, permanently vacated, discontinued and closed and that all
right, title and ~nterest of the City of Roanoke and the public ~erein is hereby
released insofar as the Council is so empowered to do, reserving, however, unto the
City of Roanoke an easement for any sewer lines or water mains that may hah be
located across said property, together Hith the right of ingress and egress for
the maintenance of such lines and mains.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of this Council do forthwith certif
to the Clerk of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a copy of
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this Ordinance for recordation in the deed books of his office and i like cop% to
the City Engineer so that he may whom on all maps in bis office the cl6F~ng or sold
portions of said streets.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and Rayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. {Mr. Jones absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public bearle9 for 7:30 p.m..
Monday. March 7, 1966. on an application of the Yestover Development Corporation
that an unnamed road extending west from Westover Avenue, S. 'W.. at the southeast
corner of Lot 10, Block Jo YJrginia Deigbts Extension Map, to the Norfolk and
Mestern Railway Company property, 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 9ranted, was before Council:
~February 10, 1966
The Honorable Denton O, Dillard, Mayor
and Rembers of City Council
Roanoke, Yirginia
Gentlemen:
The City Planning Commission considered this street closin9
request at its meeting on February 9. 1966. The attorney for
the petitioner indicated that Me,rover Levelopment Corporation
owns the property on both sides of the above described street.
De noted that the street has never been opened. It nas stated
that a more logical development could be made of the area if the
street mere closed.
Having duly made field inspection, the City Planning Commission
concluded that the street closing request would not appear
incongruent to the proper development oF the area.
The City Planning Commission recommends to City Council that the
unnamed street extending from Westover Avenue to the Norfolk ~
closed.
Sincerely yours,
S/ ~exter N. Smith
b
Joseph b. Lawrence
Council having appointed vieuers in connection'with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have visited and viewed the
above-described unnamed road and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously of the
opinion that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or the public,
from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
Mr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney. representin9 the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Stoller moved that
Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City Plannin9 Commission and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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(x16691) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandoning and vacating, discontinuing
nad closing that certain unnamed road, being approximately 20 ft. in width,
extending in a westerly direction from the westerns,st end of Mestover Avenue,
ia the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
NHEREAS, the abutting property owner hms heretofore filed a petition
before City Council ia accordance with law requesting Council to permanently
abandon, vacate, discontinue nnd close that certain unnamed road, being approximately
20 ft. in width, extending from the westernmost end of Nestover Avenue, $. N., in
the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more particularly described hereinafter; 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 prayer of said petition, Resolution No.
16632 was adopted by the said City Council on the l?th day of January, 1966, pursuant
to which viewers were appointed to view the said property and to report in writing
what inconvenience, if any, would result from permanently abandoning, vacating,
discontinuing and closing the said unnamed road hereinafter described; and further,
pursuant to said resolution, the said City Council referred the issues raised by
said petitioner to the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke for the Commission*
study Of said request and a report thereon; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the report in writing filed with the City Clerk,
together with the affidavit of said viewers on the 26th day Of February, 1966, that
no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public, from the
permanent~ abandoning, vacating, discontinuing and closing of that certain unnamed
road hereinafter described, to which report no exceptions have been filed; and
RHEREAS, the City Planning Commission by letter directed to the Mayor Of
the City of Roanoke and the members Of Council dated February 10, 1966, recommended
to City Council that the said unnamed road hereinafter described be abandoned,
racated, discontinued and closed; and
WHEREAS, it appearing that there are no easements for public utilities in
the said unnamed road and that it Is unnecessary for the City to retain any easement
for public utilities; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the request was held before the Council on
the 7th day of March, 1966, after due and timely notice of said meeting, at which
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be
heard on the question of the proposed street closing; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the matter; the Council ii of the opinion
that no inconvenience will result to any owner or to the public from the permanent
abandonment, vacating, discontinuance and closing of said unnamed road hereinafter
described and that the petitioner's application to permanently close the same
should be granted, the said petitioner having agreed to bear and defray the expenses
incident to the closing of same.
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAISED by the Council of the City of guam*he, ¥1rgfnia,
tbst that certain unncmed road, being approximately 20
n mesterly direction from the westernmost end or Yestover Aveaa~, S,
ur Roanoke, Virginia, nnd more particunrly described ns rolloms~
BEGINNING nt the aonlbmest corner of Lot 10, Block J,
according to the Nap of Virginia Eeightn Extension, which
map mas recorded in the Clerk*s Office or the Circuit
Court o£ Roanoke ¢onat~, Virginia on Jannnr7 Il, 1922;
thence foil,win
approximately 500 ft. to n point on the line of the pro-
perry owned by the Norfolk ~ gesteru Mnllmay Compnny;
thence following the line of the Norfolk ~ Western Ballmay
Company, S. 37° 37* ¥. 20 rt. to a point; thence S. 64°
Westover Avenue, $.W. (formerly Northumberland Avenue);
thence 5. 13o 2D*h. 20~t. to the point of BEGINNING.
be, and the same hereby is, permanently abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed,
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke be,
and he hereby is, directed to mark #Permanently Abandoned, Vacated, Discontinued,
and Closed' that certain unnamed road beret*above described on all maps and plats
on file in the Office of the City Engineer of th~ City of Roanoke, Virginia, on
which said maps and plats said unnamed road ur portions thereof la shown, referring
to the book and page of resolutions and ordinances of Council wherein this ordinance
shall be spFead.
RE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of this Council deliver to the
Clerk of the Hu~tings Court rut the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a copy of this
ordinance in order that the said CleFk may make propeF notations on all maps and
plats recorded in his said office upon which are shown the said unnamed road or
poFtiofls theFeof herein permanently abandoned vacated, diecontlnued and closed as
provided by law.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*Ilar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ......................... O. (Rt. Jones absent)
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing foF ?:30 p.m.,
Monday, March ?, 1966, on the application of Roanoke Coca-Cola Hottling Works,
Incorporated, to vacate, discontinue and close an alley between Center Avenue and
Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., extending east from ¥OUFth Street to its intersection
with another alley, ~or a distance o~ 2O0 feet from Its Intersection with
Street, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication fFOm the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, subject to a satls£actorF
arranDement with the City Engineer for the provision of a new entrance or a suitable
cul-de-sac for the remainder of the alley and the retention of all utilities by
the city, was before Council:
~February lO. 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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At its meeting of Februory 9, 1966, the city Planning Coemission
considered the above described request. The attorney rot the
petitioner had stated at a previous meeting that the local
Coca-Cole plant sas faced with the problem of expansion either
at their present location or elsewhere.. It was=further stated
that the Coca-Cola Bottling murks has un option to purchase n
building across theulley which would enable them to connect the
two buildings smd therefore continue operations.
The petitioner has offered to provide access to alleviate any
traffic problem resulting from the alley closing by providing
either u cul-de-sac or opening e uaw alley to Center Avenue.
It nas also noted that there was no opposition to the proposed
alley closing by neighbors.
The City Planning Commission recommends that the above described
portion of the alley lying between Center Avenue and Shenandoah
Avenue be vacated, discontinued and closed, subject to a satis-
factory arrangement with City Engineer for the provision of a
new entrance or a suitable cul-de-sac for the remainder of the
alley and the retention of all utilities by the City.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter R. Smith
b
Joseph D. Lawrence
Council having appointed viemers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have viewed the above-
described portion of said alley, and the neighboring property, and are unanimously
Of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to
the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing same if a strip of land running
northerly to Center Avenue from the westerly end of said alley as closed is
provided for ingress and egress, or if a cul-de-sac turnaround is provided at the
~esterly end of said alle~ as closed.
Hr. Leonard G. Muse, Attorney~ representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client, Mr. Muse advising that
Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Incorporated, is willing to provide a new
entrance to said alley from Center Avenue and to convey to the city fee simple
title to this new entrance.
The City Attorney submitted the following report, advising that be has
withheld approval of the form of the proposed Ordinance based upon more or less
technical matters:
"March 1, 1966
TO: Miss Virginia L. Shaw, City Clerk
From: Jo N. Kiucanon, City Attorney
Returned herewith, not yet approved as to form, is a proposed
ordinance by mhich a portion Of an alley in the neighborhood of
4th Street, Shenandoah Avenue and Center Avenue, N. W. would be
closed as the result of an application now pending before the
City Council.
Nithholding of my approval of the form of the proposed ordinance
is based upon more or less technical matters hereinafter set out,
all of which have been discussed with Mr. Kemper, attorney for
the petitioner:
a) That the closing of the existing alley, the fee
simple title to which Is in the City, conceivably
may take effect prior to the establishment of a
tea alley or emi-de-sac recommended by tho CoeocJl-
appointed viesers sod City Plcantng Commission ns
n condition roy the closing or sold existing
- b) That the proposed ordinance uould seem to consoiidate
Into n single ordinance shat, in my opinion, should
be handled by two separate ordinances, naoely, one
vacating the existing alley ns an act in exercise of
the Clty*s police poser, and the other authorizing
the City*s conveyance of its title to the land in the
vacated alley, in exercise or n proprietary right of
the City; nnd
c) That the location and provision or ~ o~ all~y or
suitable cul-de-sac should be left to the Joint
approval of the City Planning Commission and the City
Engineer, rather than the sole approval of said City
Engineer.
S/ Jo N. Kincaoon
J.N.Ko#
~o one appeariug In opposition to the request, acd Council being of the
opinion that the proposed Ordinance should be placed upon its first reading with
ovien of amending same un its second reading, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concnrli
in the recommendation or the City Planning Commission and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m16692) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a 200-foot portion of that certain 12-foot alley running uest~ardly from Fourth
Street, N. W., ~etween and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., mud Center Avenue,
N. W., in the City Of Roanoke, Virginia.
WIIEREAS, the Roanoke Coca-Cola Hottling Works, Inc., has heretofore filed
its application to the Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia, in accordance sith
portion of that certain 12-foot alley running westmardly from Fourth Street, N.
particularly hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, lac** did On December 23,
1965, duly and legally publish a notice of its application to the Council by pestin~
a copy of the notice on the front door of the Courthouse tn the City of Roanoke,
Virginia (Campbell Avenue entrance), at the Market House (Salem Avenue entrance)
and at 311 Second Street, S. £., all of shich is verified by affidavit of the City
Sergeant appended to the application; and
WHEREAS, more than ten days having elapsed since the publication of the
notice of said application, in accordance with the p£ayer~ of said application and
the provisions of Section 15.1-364 of tbe Code of Virginia, as amended, viewers
were appointed by the Council by Resolution ~o. 1661~, dated January 10, 1966, to
vies said portion of an alley and to report tn writing whether or not in their
closin9 said portion of an alley; and
WHEREAS, it appears from the written report Of the viewers, dated January
21, 1965, and filed with the City Clerk on February lO, 1966, that no inconvenience
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mould result to any individual or to the public from vucating, discontinuing, and
closing permanently said port,on of an alley, if n strip of land running northerly
to Center Avenue from said alley as closed is provided for ingress and egress, or
if a cul-de-sac turnaround is provided at the easterly end of said portion of an
alley as closed; and
~BEREAS, Council at Its meeting on January 10, 1966, referred said
application to the City Planning Commission, which commission by Its report filed
mith the City Clerk on February 10, 1966, recommended that said portion of an alley
be permanently vacated, discontinued, and closed subject to a satisfactory arrange-
ment being made with the City Engineer for the provision of a hem entrance or a
suitable cul-de-sa~ for the remainder of said alley and the retention of all
utilities by the City; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing mas held on said application before the Council
at its regular meeting on March ?, 1966, after due and timely notice thereof by
publication in The Roanoke Rorld=Nems, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
MHEREA$. the applicant Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, lac., has agreed
at its expense to effect a satisfactory arrangement for the provision of a new
entrance from Center Avenue, N. Wa, to said alley; and
RHEREA$. from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closin9 said portion Of an alley, as applied for by
the Roanoke Coca-Cola Hottling Works, Inc.. provided an adequate new entrance is
supplied and that, accordingly, said portion of an alley should be permanently
closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, that a 200-foot portion of that certain 12-foot alley running westwardly
from Fourth 5treat. N. W., between and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue, N. M., and
Center Avenue, N. W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the east side of Fourth Street,
N. W., 113 feet south of the southeast corner of Center Avenue
and Fourth Street; thence S. 69° 06* 31* E. 100 feet to a point;
thence S, 69° 16' 49# E. 100.69 feet to a point; thence S. 20°
52' 27" W. 11 feet to a p~int; thence N. 69° 51' 18" W. 100.71
feet to a point; thence N. 69o 06' 31" W. 100 feet to a point on
the east side of Fourth Street. ~. W.; thence with said street
N. 20o 52' 27" E. 12 feet to the place of Beginning.
be, and it hereby is, permanently vacated, discontinued and closed as a public alias
and that all right and interest 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.
BE XT FURTHER OROAINED that the City Engineer be. and he hereby is,
directed to mark "permanently vacated" on said alley on all maps and plats on file
in his office on which said alley is shown, referring to the book and page of
Ordinances and Resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke wherein this
ordinance shall be spread.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk or the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Wastings Court for the City of Roanoke. Virginia, n certified copy of this
ordinance in order that the clerk or said court may make proper notation on all
maps or plats recorded in his office upon which are shana said alley.
The mollon mas seconded by NF. ~beeler nod adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler vnd Mayor
Dillord .................................. 6.
NAF$: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Porterfield. 2511 Livingston
Road. S. M., appeared before Council and presented the following communication
complaining of extensive damage to their home caused by sewage backing up through
the basement drains from city sewer lines on February 13, lq66. and urging that
immediate steps be taken to prevent a recurrence of this kind in the future:
*March ?. 1966
Mr. Rayor, Members Of City Conn¢il
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We are Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Porterfield and reside at 2511
Livingston Road. S.M. Our purpose for appearing before you is
to apprise you Of the extensive damage to oar home caused by
sewage backing up through the basement drains from city mains
on Sucday. a.m., February 13,
The sewage water ia our basement rose to a heighth of two
feet, although the city firemen pumped it out three times. Ne
.ere forced to leave our home for four days because we were
without heat, light% and telephone. Listed below are the
ladder back chairs, $500 worth of medical books belonging
coffee table, storage closet full of lawn furniture,
Of the items listed above, all of the upholstered furniture
and books had to be burned as directed by Dr. Reeler, Health
Ne have llved at this address for twenty-five years and this
is the first time a thing like this has happened to us and four
we trust you will be able to help us in underwriting a portion
of it.
Thank you.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Porterfield
S/ J. M. Porterfield
S/ Mrs, J. M. Porterfield"
Mr. Lewis A. Pollard, 2515 Livingston Road, S. W** appeared before
Council and advised that bls basement mas also flooded on the above date.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager advised that approximately
92 telephone calls were received during the heavy rain of the weekend of February
12th and 13th and presented a list of the affected areas.
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Hr. H, Cletus Broyles, Directo~ of Public Norks, acknowledged .that it
mill be necessary rot the city to take proper measures in some cases, but that
under the provisions of the City Code the property owners are also required to take
some measures.
Hr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
proper disposition. The motion nos seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PL~IITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Walter W.
Wood. Attorney, representing Messrs. E. T. Whaley and J. W. Mhaley, advising that
the city established a setback line of six feet on the north side of Campbell
Avenue, S. M.o nest of Sixth Street, that his clients conveyed the six-foot strip
of land from the front of its property located at the northwest corner of Campbell
Avenue and Sixth Street, 5. W., for street purposes in exchange for a sidewalk,
that they then constructed a building on said property which protrudes upon the
six-foot strip 0.25 feet at the corner Of Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street and o.og
feet at the westerly end of said building on Campbell Avenue, and requesting that
the omflers be granted permission to maintain the encroachment as it now exists until
the building is destroyed or removed, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that the attorney
for the petitioners prepare the proper measure, subject to the approval Of the
City Attorney, for adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
UUDGET-TAXES-COMM1SSIONER OF REVENUE: Council having previously adopted
Ordinance No. 16838, appropriating a total of $33,813.00 to Section ~5, *Commissione:
of Revenue,* of the 1955-65 budget, in connection with implementin9 the City of
Roanoke Retail Sales and Use Tax, the following communication from the Compensation
Board, approving a portion Of the total appropriation, ~as before the body:
*February 28, 1966
Mr. Jerome S. Howard, Jr. .
Commissioner of the Revenue
Roanoke, Virginia
~ear Mr. Howard:
This is to confirm action of the Compensation Board taken
at its meeting on February 25, 1966, at which meetln9 you, Hon.
B. O.DllIard, Mayor; Bon~ ¥. S; Wheelerl Vice Mayor; Messrs.
Kincanon, City Att*mol, and J. R. Thomas, City Auditor, were
present.
The Compensation Board approved the following allowanc~ for
the six months' period ending September 30, 1966:
1. An additional allowance of $10,600.00 for Extra
Help, making total authorized allowance $13,600.00
for the calendar year 1966.
2. A* allowance of $5,640.00 for data processing and
programming fees.
3. An additional allowance of $800.00 for postage, making
total authorized allowance for 1966 $3,800.00.
4. An allowance of $354.00 for two data processing card
files.
It is understood, of course, that the Compensation Board
mill share one-~alf of the cost of items I and 3, and one-third
of items 2 and 4.
Very truly yours,
G. Edmond Hassle, Chairman
(signed) John M. Rasntck, Jr.
Executive Secretary"
Mr. Stol/er offered the following emergency Ordinance decreasing Personal
Services from $53,811.25 to $51,011.25 and Rentals from $7.960.00 to $$.740.00,
and providing for the payment of certain items under Office Furniture and Equipment
by the City of Roanoke:
(nlbO93) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section sS, "Commissioner of
Revenue,' of the lq05-OO Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 124.)
#r. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Rheeler and adopted by the fullouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Rayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Hr. Jones absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommend-
ing that $1,400 be transferred from Vehicular Eq?ipment - New to Per~onal Services
under Section mi21, 'Libraries.~ of the 196S-6b budget, to provide for student
assistance for the remainder of the fiscal year, and that $500 be transferred from
Vehicular Equipment - New to Maintenance Of Hochinery and Equipment to cover servic~
on mgchines.
RF. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n16~94) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi21. ~Libraries,~
of the 1965-~ Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29,.page 125.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Vhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUUGET: The City Manager submitted the followin9 report recommending
that $2,151.72 be transferred fro& Workmen's Compensation under Section ulSO,
"Non-Departmental," to various accounts of the 1965-66 budget, to cover increases
in equipment service contracts, to offset refunds of taxes made by the city and to
provide for expenditures that were not fully covered and anticipated as u result of
the change In the fiscal year~
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'Roanoke, Virginia
March ?, 1966
Honoroble Mayor sod City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
~oe to increases in equipment service controcts in mbich
the City is involved, such increases being to the extent that
the City has no control over the increases, it is oecessary to
request of Cooncll additional funds in order to adequately adjust
respective accounts of the City wherein these increases have been
represented.
In addition, funds above those appropriated ere necessary
to offset refunds of taxes as made by the City and an additional
appropriation is needed in the Rental Account of the Traffic
Engineering and Conmunlcations to handle expenditures that were
not fully covered and anticipated as a result of the change in
the fiscal year.
Listed below are the accounts and the amounts to which
additional appropriations are requested:
CITY ATTORNEY
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment $ 51.50
PERSONNEL
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment 102.46
COMMONMEALYH*S ATTORNEY
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment 2.16
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment 192.57
ZONING BOARD
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment l.OB
JUVENILE AN5 DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment 49.93
HUSTINGS COURY
Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment 132.OO
NON-DEPARYMENTAL
Refunds - Taxes 1,5OO.OO
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Rentals IO0,O0
TOTAL $2,131.~2
To provide funds for the above purpose, it is recommended
that there be a transfer from Non-Departmental, Morkmen*s Compensation
Accdunt, the sum of $2,131.72, representing funds that will not be
needed in the current fiscal year.
It is recommended that the Council by appropriate budget
ordinance amendment authorize this transfer.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City ManagerR
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16695) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1965-~5 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 125.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
1Y6
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stall,r, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL COURT: The City Manager submitted a urltten report
recommending that $400 be appropriated to Printing and Office Supplies under Section
u24, WWu.fcfpal Cant,,' of ,be 1965-66 badger, to coyer supplies not delivered until
this fiscal year, the purchase of binders and additional docket sheets.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur ;n the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
iu16096) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~24, '#aaf~fpal
Court,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 126. i
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of tbe Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Mbeeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS-LICENSES: The City Manager submitted
a written report, transmitting the following communication from the Director of
Public Marks slth regard to renting a mobile home unit to be located at the rear Of
the Health Center in connection uith the sale of city tags, and recommended that
$300 be appropriated for this purpose:
"DATE: March 3. 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Birst. City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cie,us Broyles, Director of Public Works
Due to the remodeling of the basement of Health Center and that
area now being used by the Health Department me are faced with
the problem of providing facilities in which personnel of the
Commissioner of Revenue*s office and the Treasurer*s office can
use to sell City vehicle tags.
We have explored ,be various possibilities and believe that the
best solution uould be to rent a mobile home and adapt same for
this use. By locating the mobile home to the rear of the Health
Center across the road from the Virginia Division of Motor
Vehicles, this would provide a convenient location for the
public.
It is recommended that the sum of ~300o00 be approved to rent a
mobile home unit and to adapt same for this use.
It mill also be necessary for City Council to authorize the use
of a mobile home or trailer for this particular use since the
trailer Ordinance would prohibit the use of same. The mobile
home would be used for about 40 days.
S! B. Cie,us Broyles
H. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered ,be following emergency Ordinance:
(~16897) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section cOO, *Engineering**
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ho. 29, page 127.)
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Mr. Stellar ioved the adoption of the Ordinince. The motion wis seconded
by Mr. Garland nad adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler end Hayer
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ....................O, (Mr, Jones absent)
Mlth reference to the question of trailers, Hr. Pond stated that he
has received complaints on trailers parked at 3630 Penarth Road. S. M., and
Twenty-sixth Street, S. M., in the vicinity of Richelieu Avenue, and moved that
the complaints be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. 5toiler ned unanimously adopted.
OUDGET-DEPARTRENT OF PUBLIC MORES: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that it is anticipated that between now and July 1, 1966, it will
be necessary for personnel of the Department of Public Works to make several trips
to Richmond, Washington and Philadelphia and perhaps other points principally in
connection with projects which the city has programmed or which it anticipates
forthcoming and on which planning is necessary, and recommended that $3§0 be
transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to Travel Expense and Education
under Section 3~0, *Engineering,* of the 1965-66 budget.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
(zlb096) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nDO, *Engineering,*
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 127.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT-pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having
previously appropriated $10,490 'for furnishing the Eureka Park Recreation Center,
the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that several more pieces of
furniture are still needed to make the building complete, that there is still some
money left in the account to buy additional furniture as might be needed without
an additional appropriation, a#d recommended that ·authority be granted to purchase
the additional items of furniture at a total cost of $207.
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a communication fr~m the Reverend Chester L. Clark requesting city water
service for his property at 1604 Shamrock Street, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Stellar moved that the request be taken under advisement for con-
sideration by Council as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATg HIGHWAYS: The City M~nager submitted the folloming report recom-
mending that Council concor in the award of a contract by the ¥1rginin Department
of Highways for the construction of the Route 24 project and the Route $01 project
nnd signify the intent of the City of Roanoke to participate fa the payment of a
portion of the costs of said projects:
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginfn
Gentlemen:
*Roanoke, Virginia
March 7, 1966
The Virginia Department of Highways has formarded to the
City a tabulation of bids received for the construction of this ~
project, the bids being received on January 12, 1966.
The Department of Highways advises that the contract has
been awarded to McDowall ~ Mood, Incorporated. Salem, Virginia.
based on their net bid of $2,962,271.?0, to which ten percent
(10%) engineering and contingencies have been added, making a
total of $3.170,4gfl.67, subject to concurrence of the City
of Roanoke and the Bureau of Public Roads.
The Cityts share of this contract is approximately
$312,2g?.75, which includes Traffic Signs, Construction Signs,
Pavement Marking, Identification Signs, Railroad Work and
Preliminary Engineering. Elsewhere. as included on another
item on the agenda, the estimated cost of each of the above
items is shown in aa agreement between the City and the State.
It is necessary that the City Council by resolution concur
in this award and. accordingly, this is submitted to the Council
with a recommendation that the Council so accept.
Respectfully submitted,
~/ Julian F. Hirer
City Manager~
Mr~ Stalin: moved that Council concur in the recommendation o~ the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m16f199) A RESOLUTION concurring in the award of a contract by the
Virgiuia Department of Highways for the construction of the Route 24 P~oject
D024-126-101, C-501, B-601, H-602, and the Route 581 Project 0561-126-070, C-505;
H-611, H-612, H-619, and signifying the Clty*s i'ntent to participate in the payment
of apo:tiaa.of the costs of said projects,
(For full textof Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 2~, page 128.)
Mr. Stalin: moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
~illard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................. O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Hith further reference to the Route 24 project, the City Manager submitted
a written report, transmitting the following communication from the Director of
Public Works concerning a proposed agreement for the project, and recommended that
he be authorized to enter into such an agreement:
~DATE: March 3, 1966
TO: Hr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Broyles. Director of Public Marks
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In Jaaaavy the Department of Highways receiaed bids on tke Route
24 (Elm Avenue, S. E.) project in conjunction with the downtown
segment of Interstate 501.
The Nigbmay Department has prepared n current estimate 0r the
Project which non indicates the total cost to be
This includes the Koontz Bottom storm drain the amount of
$10?.654.O5 already approved by City Council by Ordinance No.
16843, dated January 24, 1966. of which the City is to pay the
total cost. The latest revised total estimate cost represents aa
increase of $369.951 over the previously estimated for the Route 24
project.
The City of Roanoke*s share is now $427.301.80 as compared to
$32S,000 previously estimated. This represents aa increase of
$102.381.80 as the Clty*s part, however, the City appropriated
$?,654.05 to cover the additional cost of the Koonta Dottom storm
drain and also there is aa item of $1?,D00 for traffic signals
now included in the project that was orgJnally set up to be the
City*s responsibility, so therefore tho net increase to the City
will be
The overall increase in accounted for in two principle items;
right-of-way $500,000, instead of $3OO,OOO as originally estimated,
an increased cost of construction. #ork in connection with pro-
tecting the Norfolk and Nestern Railway tracks alone amounts to
$90,180.
The project Is now set up on the basis that the City pay 25~ of
Engineering and right-of-way cost and 15% of the constructing
cost. except for the large storm drain as heretofore mentioned
and on other drainage which the City pays 25~ of the cost based
on the area of City served outside of construction limits.
The Department of Highways are requesting that the City approve
the new revised estimates and execute an agreement confirming
same. The City*s financing on this project can be handled by
altering the amounts to be included in the 1966-67 and
Capital Budgets.
I believe a resolution by Council will be required, authorizing
the vit~ ~anager to execute the propo~eo agreement, a copy of
which is attached.
I concur in Mr. Noodard*s request and recommend that City Council
be requested to pass the necessary resolution in order that the
project might proceed.
S/ H. Cletus Brovles
B. Cletus Broyles
D~rector ofPublic Norks~
After a discussion of the matter, the City manager also presenting a
communication from the Director of Public marks with regard to the status of funds
for the Route 24 project, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendatio~
of the City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=16900) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City*s execution of an agreement
with the Virginia Department of Highways applicable to the improvements of State
monte ~o. 24 within the City from the intersection of ?th Street, S. E., to the
intersection Of Jefferson 5treat; and agreeing to participate in the entire cost of
said Project by payment of the sum of $427,381.80; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2q, page 12g.)
Mr. Stoller ~oved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
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PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS~ The City Manager submitted n written report
transmitting the proposed plan for n park shelter to be constructed la Smith Park
along ~lley Drive.
In this connection, Mr. ~lllinm F. Clark, City Engineer, appeared before
Council and discussed plans and specifications for the park shelter, advising that
it is intended to use the sane basin plan for the proposed park shelter for
Strauss Park.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard moved that the City Manager
be directed to proceed nith advertising for bids on the construction of parh
shelters in both Smith Park and Strauss Park. The motion was seconded by Mr, Stolle
and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council baying referred a request of Carter and
Jones Dry Cleaning and Dyeing. Xncorporated, 4026 Melrose Avenue. N. W., that an
opening be made in the median strip on Relrose Avenue in the vicinity of its
property to the City Manager for preparation of a plan and to submit a cost
estimate, the City Manager submitted a mrltten report, recommending that the
request be denied.
#r. Smaller moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Cnunct! in order that the members of the body night have an
o~portuntty to study the report of the City Manager. The motion Nas seconded by
M£o Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND 6U~TER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred
an offer of the developers of the Kennedy Apartment project to dedicate 13nd for
the extension of Hunt Avenue, N. M.. from Eighth Street to Liberty Road. and the
widening of Eighth Street, upon certain terms and conditions, to the City Ranager
to negotiate with the developers, the City Manager submitted a written/report,
recommending the terms and conditions to be Included in any agreement Nlth the
developers.
WF. Smaller moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council in order that the members of the body might bare an
opportunity to study the report of the City WnoageF. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPAR~MEI~F-POLICE DEPARTRENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on chan~es in personnel of the Fire Department and the Police
Department for the month of February, 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia
March ?, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Fire and the Police
Department as of February 28, 1966:
'Fire Department
'During the mouth of February 1966 the follnning Personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Hepartment:
'Resigned: Fireman Paul W. Atkinsofl 2/6/66
Fireman Lloyd M. Bolfleld 2/28/6~
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*Employed: Shirley .. Oliver
*There are tmo vacancies in the Fire Department on this date.'
*Police Department
'Mr. Lawrence G. Redden. 1701 Memorial Avenue, S. U.. smorn in
as Police Officer February 1, 1966.
'Mr. George W. Price. 1316 Church Avenue. S. E** mas hired as
helper for Game Marden February 1, 1966.
'Patrolman John #. #alkeF resigned February 6, 1966.'
Respectfully submitted.
5/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Mheeler Aoved that the report be received and filed. The motion Has
seconded by Mr. Pond and ooanimonsly adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Stoller stated that he has received complaints
from personnel of the Fire Department of unease, disunity and unhappiness in the
department and moved that the allegations be referred to the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having adopted Resolution No. 16870, authorizing and
directing theCity Manager to submit to the Federal Aviation Agency a Project
A~plicatlon for federal aid for Project No. 16 at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum)
Airport, the City Attorney submitted the following report, recommending that the
Resolution be amended with regard to the amount of acreage to be acquired:
· *March 3, 1966
To the Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
Resolution No. 15876 adopted by the Council on February 21,
1955, authorized the filing of a project application for Federal
Aid for accomplishment of Airport Project No. 15 and made
reference therein to fifty-four (54) acres of additional clear
· zone area needed to be acquired for runmay ~33, south of Hersh-
berger Road.
I am ndvlsed by the City Engineer that an accurate calcula-
tion of the land area needed for the clear zone for runway
south of Hershbe£ger Road indicates that the proposed clear zone
affects only forty-six (46) acres of land, rather than what had
been previously estimated to be fifty-four (54) acres; and that
thirty-nine (39) of the forty-six (46) acres will need to be
acquired in fee simple and that an adequate easement in the
remaining seven (7) acres will suffice the clear zone purpose.
Accordingly, I feel that the Council will desire to, and should
approve the corrected description of the acreage necessary for
said clear zone area by amendment or modification of its former
resolution. I have prepared and submit herewith for consideration
and adoption by the Council a resolution which would re-describe
the improvements proposed to be made under Airport Project
15. the only change of description being that with reference to
the clear zone area for runuay #33, ahoy.mentioned. I am
authorized to state that the City Manager and the City Engineer
concur in the uithin recommendation.
Respectively,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
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(n16901) A RESOLOTION aodffyfog certain provisions of Renolntfoc Bo.
16678 relating to the City's proposed,Airport Project Bo. 16.
(For foil text of gesolnttoe, see Resoletlon Book No. 29, page 131.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption.of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Garlned end adopted by the folloming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollcrd, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler end Rayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: Bone ....................O. (Wt. Jones absent)
CITY AUDITOR: The city Auditor submitted a financial report of the Cfr?
of Roanohe for the month of January. 1966.
Mr. Stnller moved that thereport be received and filed. The motion was
seconded b~ Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred a recommendation of the
City Planning Commission that Mr. Alan O. Minslow be employed to prepare a master
plan of £lmmood Park for a sam oat to exceed $1.975 back tn the Planning Commission
for further study, report and recommendation, taking into consideration the proposed
capital improvements program for the City Of Roanoke, the Commission submitted the
following report, recommending that Mr. Minslo~ he employed at n fee of $775:
"March 1, 1966
The Ronorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, ¥1rginia
Gentlemen:
At a special call meeting of the Roanoke City Planning
mission on Wednesday, February 23, 1965, a motion was made and
carried recommending that City Council employ Alan G. Winslow
as the landscape architect to develop a plan for Elmnood Park
within the limitations of the attached resolution, adopted by
.the Planning Commission on December 1, 1965. Such recommendation
is based upon a fee of $7T5.00, according to the attached pro-
posal from Mr. Kinslow.
The City Planning Commission ~lso wishes to notify Council that
after completion of the proposed plan and subsequent estimates
for the cost of any proposed development, the Planning Commission
will be in a position to recommend a priority for the Elmmood
Park development in the City's Capital Improvement Program.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
Mr. Wheeler 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. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Manager be requested toascertaic
whether or not the fee of Mr. Mlnslow can be charged to urban beautification funds.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure adrlsing Senators Barry F. Byrd, Jr., and I. Willis
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Robertsoa and Congressman Richard H. Peri of the possible interest of the City of
Roanohe in qualifying ns one of the cities under the Demonstration Cities Act of
1966 and requesting that.they beep the City of aonnohe advised ns to developments
nnd committee hearings in this regard, the City Planning Commission submitted n
uritten report, transmitting the follouiag Resolution ns a result of its investiga-
tion into the Demonstration Cities Program:
##arch 2, 1966
The City Planning Commission heremith goes on record commending
City Council for its action February 21, 1966 requesting Senators
Byrd nnd Robertson and Congressman Pair to indicate in Mnshiagton
the City*s interest in the Demonstration Cities Program; and after
investigation of the aforementioned program, the Commission wishes
to report the following findings and recommendations to Council:
1. City participation in the Demonstration Cities Program appears
to be desirable and feasible, particularly in view of the
following: a) the program is basically an expansion of urban
renemal, including rehabilitation, conservation and code
enforcement, combined with greater social agency involvement
than ever before, such as TAP, for example, b) the City bas at
least one and perhaps more than one neighborhood suitable to
the scope of the demonstration program in a city the size of
Roanoke, and c) this program offers the City the opportunity
to advance quickly in the process of city rebuilding at a
cost that is not likely to be duplicated if the demonstration
program results in a permanent program six years hence after
the demonstration phase is completed.
The City should go on record favoring City participation in
this program directly to Robert ~eaver of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and it is suggested that copies
of such should be sent to Vlrglniats senators and Congressman
Pelf, members of the House Banking Committee*s Housing Sub-
committee, and the regional director of HHFA in Philadelphia.
3. It is suggested that Council might direct the exploration of
a meeting between City representatives and appropriate BUD
officials to discuss possible City participation in the-
Demonstration Cities Program.
d. In all correspondence and exploration of this program, the
City should emphasize the City*s participation in one of the
nation's outstanding poverty programs and its close geographical
Juxtaposition to portions of Appalachia. In addition, an ex-
pression of City interest in participating in a Community Renewal
Program (mostly federal financing) of planning for the City's
long range urban renewal and related social service needs
would certainly be viewed Favorably by HUD officials.
5. Appoint a follow-through committee for the Demonstration Cities
Program, composed of members.representing'a cross section of
community interests, capable of sending representatives to
Mashington and Philadelphia and of soliciting and obtaining
support from local organizations for the program.*
In this connection, Mr, Smaller read the following statement:
*March 7, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanohe, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
It is observed from the papers that the City Planning Commission
looks with favor on Roanoke applying for consideration as a
Housing Authority, I can report they do too. In addition the
United States Municipal News reports that practically all of the
places in the bO-?O cities ublch are going to qualify have been
applied for. It is time to request the drafting of a resolution
to Secretary Nearer (the subject of this week's *Time* cover) and
take other appropriate steps to qualify Roanoke.
I may state that if I were in Congress I would vote against the
program, but you can be sure the money is going to be spent and
we should get some of it.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A, Stellar
Murray A. Stellar.*
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Nv. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure requesting that the City of Rosa,he be considered os a Remonstration
City under the Demonstration Cities Act of 1966 end that the measure be forwarded
directly to Mr. Robert Nearer of the Deportment of Housing end Urban Development,
uith copies thereof to be sent to Senators Harry F, Byrd, Jr.t and A, WIllis
Robertsoa and Congressman Richard R. PASS, members of the House Banking Cowmlttee's
Rousing Subcommittee and the regional director of flRFA in Philadelphia. 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 the request of the Second Presbyterian
Church LO vacate, discontinue and close an alley running east and west between
Second Street and Third Street, S. M., parallel to Righland Avenue and Rouatain
Avenue, an alley extending west approximately 115 feet from its intersection with
Second Street, S. M., parallel to Righland Avenue; and an alley extending north
approximately 10~ feet from its intersection with Righland Avenue, S. M., parallel
to Second Street and Third Street, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request be granted.
Hr. St,Ilar noted that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., April 4, 1966. The motion was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Com-
mission for study, report and recommendation a request of The First National
Exchange Bank Of Virginia and First Exchange Corporation to vacate, discontinue and
close that 175-foot portion of an unnamed street, extending west from its Inter-
section with Carolina Avenue, S. M., parallel to McClanahan Street and the Rorfolk
and Western Railway Company property, the City Planning Commission submitted a
Mr. St,liar moved that a public hearing On the matter be held at
April 40 19bb. 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 Messrs. Everett E. Fllppen and
and Twelfth Street, S. E., described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, Oak Ridge Land
Company, Official Tax Nos, 4121001, 412100~ and 4121003, be ret,ned from General
HesJdence District to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a
Council.
Hr. St,liar moved that a public bearlog on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., April 4, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hheeler and unanimously
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Messrs. Lloyd G. and Gayla E. Naif
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that property located on the northwest corner of Melrose Avenue end Viemmont Street,
H. M., described as part of Lots 25 end 26. Vlemmoot, Official Tax No. 2660515, be
retorted from General Residence District to Business District, the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be denied.
Xn this connection, a communication from Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attornel
representing the petitioners, requesting · public hearing on the matter, mas before
Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that · public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m.~ April 4, 1966, The motion was seconded by Hr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STADIUm: Council having referred to a committee composed of messrs.
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, James E. Jones end Mllliam H. Flannagan, for study,
report and recommendation, the request of Mr. John D. Moose, Jr., for permission
tO conduct weekly auto races at Victory Stadium on a trial basis, the committee
submitted the following report:
#March T, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
6earl*men:
The undersigned committee was appointed ut the February 7 meeting
of Council to study, report and recommend on the request of Mr.
John 5. koose, Jr., for permission to con~uct weekly auto races at
Victory Stadium.
The committee met on February 10 in the Council Chamber with all
members present and the City Manager and Director of Recreation.
Present also"were Messrs. Edmund Goodwifl, John M. Hancock, Jr.,
B. F. Parrott, Arthur Taubman and Robert M. Moody, members of the
Board Of Trustees Of Roanoke Memorial Hospitals. Mr. Flnnnagan
presented aerial photos and ground photographs of the Stadium and
a letter from Dr. Edgar Nearer against the permission of a trial
of auto racing as p~ecipitating poor driving and serious injuries.
The Hospital Trustees all condemned the proposed trial as bound
to cause objectionable noise. Br. Paul Age* shared this viem.
Mr. Moose presented his proposal and answered questions. A
majority of the Committee being of the opinion that Mr. Moose
should be permitteO'to conduct a/trial race, subject to the 16
provisions compiled fn Bay, 1965, by a former committee and now.
incorporated in a proposed contract prepared at the Committee
chairman's direction by the City Attorney, a copy of the proposed
contract being attached hereto, it is the recommendation of this
Committee that the City Manager be directed to execute the con-
tract on behalf of the City. Mr. Flannagan dissents, believing
that the conduct of auto racing at Victory Stadium is injurious
to the health of patients at Roanoke Memorial Hospitals.
Respectfully,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman,
James E. Jones
William H. Flannagao.*
Hr. Stoller stated that since drafting its report the committee has given
the matter further consideration and moved that the committee be permitted to
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uithdrau the recommendation of the majority of said committee that auto races be
permitted at Victory Stadium for · trial period and that the request of Mr. Moose
be denied as being incompatible uith the nearby Roanoke #emorial Hospitnls. The
notion was secooded by #Fo Poll·rd and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
STMEETS AND ALLEYS: Council baring deferred action on · recommendation
of the City Planning Commission that the request of Mr. Reid Jones, Jr** that ss
alley running east and west betmeen Eleventh Streqt and Twelfth Street. S.
parallel to Kirk Avenue and Church Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
be granted, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, a formal application for the closing of the alley
was before Council.
Mr. Smaller offered the follo~ing Resolution appointing vieuers in
connection mith the application:
(miCrO2) A RESOLtrFION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of Mhom may act as viewers In connection with the petition of Reid Jones,
Jr., to close a Ia-foot alley running east and west through Block 6 of East Side
Land Company, bounded on the south by Lots 1 through 10, inclusive, Block 6, East
Side Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4111409 through and including 4111417, and
bounded on the north by Lots 11 through 18, inclusive, Block 6, East Side Land
Company, Official Tax Nos. 4111401 through an~ including
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO. 29, page 132.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mas seconde
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Billard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................... O. (Kr. Jones absent)
Mr. Wheeler then moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at
?:30 p.m** April 4, 1966. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Smaller and unanimously
adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCT ION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
pLUMBING: Ordinance No. 168~2, amending and reordaining Section 120,
Article X, Chapter ~. Title IV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, relating to cast-iron joints, having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over, and Council baying deferred action on the
second reading of the Ordinance and having referred the request of Tyler Pipe and
Foundry Company that Section 120 be amended to permit the Ty-Seal Gasket wherever
properly applied to suitable pipe and fittings to · committee composed of Messrs.
J. O. Waddle, Sr., Chairman. R. T. Pittman and O. W. Simpson for study, report and
recommendation, the committee submitted the folloMing report, advtsilg that the
request of the Tyler Pipe nnd Foundry Company Is snbstantJally embodied and provide
for in Ordinance No. 16862:
There mas ut the time before the Council for consideration this
Committee's report recommending an amendment of Section 120,
above, and a proposed ordinance by uhlch the section would be
amended. The proposed amendment, adopted on first reading as
Ordinance No. 16862. ia pending before the Council on its second
reading.
The Committee has read and considered the communication mentioned
above, and herewith reports to Council that the request contained
la that communication is substantially embodied and provided for
in Ordinance No. 16062. above-mentioned. Accordingly, the
undersigned Committee again recommends to the Council the adoption
on second reading of the proposed ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
s/ J. O. Weddle. Sr.
J. O. Waddle. Sr. Chairman
S! R. T. Pittman
R. T. Pittman
O. R. Simpson#
Mr. Stoller moved that the report of the committee be filed. The motion
~a~ ~econdeo by hr. Ponu and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then offered the folloming Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption:
(~16662) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 120, Article X,
Chapter 3, Title XV, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as amended, said
chapter being the Plumbing Code, relating to cast-iron joints.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 123.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by tho following vote:
AYES: MeAsrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller~ Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council
having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing and
directing the acquisition of certain land needed for the expansion of the East Gate
Landfill and for the future development of East Cate Park, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. StSller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m16903) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of
certain land needed for the expansion of the East Oate Landfill and for the future
development of East Gate Park; accepting certain options to the City for the purchas
Of certain of said land upon certain terms and condition~; providing for the
acquisition of certain other of said land by condemnation; and providing for an emergency.
(Fo~ full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
187
188
Hr. St,liar moved the odoptlou of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler mud adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Gurluudo Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Hnyor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Rt. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mayor Dillard presented a telegram froa Senator
A. ~Illls Roberts,ri. udvlcfng that the Public Housing Administration is granting
u $1,784,T54.O0 loan to the City of B,an,he Redevelopment and Housing Authority for
construction of lOS lou rent houses, the uveruge cost of each house being
$11,~17.00. that the loan covers construction, site acquisition, utilities and
tenant facilities a'nd that' the co~t'ract also provides for un annual contribution
by the Federal Government to keep rents within means of occupants.
Mr. St,liar moved that the telegram be filed. The motion was seconded by
Rt. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then moved thor the Uity Clerk be directed to express to
Senator Rohertson the appreciation of Council for his efforts in this matter. The
motion uas seconded by Mr. St,lieF and unanimously adopted.
SCIIOOL$: ~r. St,lieF read the following ~tatement with regard to a
Youth Corps for the City Of Roanoke:
"March 7. 1966.
It,n,Fable Mayor and Fellow Hembers of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia.
Gentlemen:
One of the projects undertahen by a number of cities under the
Poverty Program has bean a Youth Corps. In fact among Virginia
cities, Mayor Smith of Portsmouth told me his city had one before
the Poverty Pr,gram. The purpose of a Youth Corps would be to
work on public projects. It would offer school dropouts and
other youths an opportunity to work for wages in useful work.
90$ of the cost would be paid by the Federal government. On
February Id, Col. J, H. Sink, director of the Traffic Engineer-
ing and Communications Department, told me, at the National
Guard Master Day, that last year he had spoken to a TAP official
about getting such a corps for Roanoke because he could use
young men of this type in street marking,and other labor projects
in his department. I wrote Mr. Hristow Hardin, Jr., TAP
director, asking the status of the application. He informed me
that a formal application had never been made because other
Virginia cities bad applied for more funds than were available
to the State for this type of activity. He said that he would
apply for funds for the current year, A story to this effect
appeared in *The Roanoke Times* of March 3. Before I go any
further in pushing this (remembering an unfortunate question of
protocol aud procedure which troubled the birth of the Youth
Bureau) it is s~bmitted that Council should endorse it or deny
it or study it. Our is a plural government and I do not wish to
speak with authority which is not possessed.
I therefore move that a resolution be drafted requesting TAP to
apply for a Youth Corps for Roanoke~ (This should not be
confused with a Job Corps which is similar to the old CCC and
consists of youths (many of them problems) from other communities.)
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. St,lieF
bw
Murray A, Stoller.#
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The notion nas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
GARBAGE REM0¥AL: Mr. Stoller read the follewln9 statement nlth regard to
aa Antl-Lltterin9 Ordinance for the City of Roaooke~
=March T, 1966.
Honorable Mayor end Fellon Members Of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Spring is nearing. This means paint up and clean up. The snows
have melted and some of the garbage which some people thought-
lessly discard in our streets is bach in sight. Which brings
up an anti-littering ordinance.
This is a borer age. As a result strangers cae drop beer cans
and pop and whiskey bottles on your property and mine. This can
hurt os well as be unsightly. During Arthur Owens* tenure
several times I suggested an anti-littering ordinance. Nothing
ever cane of it and I got the impression that such ordinances
were not found and difficult to enforce.
A citizen called me the other day and suggested a Jail sentence
for beer can-and-liquor-bottle-throwers. John Dalton introduced
a bill in the Legislature imposing a peony tax which would be
used to clean up. These are at least two approaches; doubtless
there are many others.
If we do not hare an antl-lltterln9 ordinance we should. After
all, this is the era of Lady Bird (this is not uttered disrespect-
fully) and a time when attention is being paid to such simple
things as cleanliness.
I more that the City Attorney be requested to submit to us for
consideration a .wirable anti-littering ordinance.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: Mr. Stoller submitted the following progress report on
voting machines;
"March T,
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members Of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
I have seen nothing and heard little more about the progress of
the legislation which would legalize the IBM Votomattc in
Virginia. Meanwhile, Mayor Dillard and I have met with repre-
sentatives of the Automatic Voting Machines Company whose
machine is approved. I may visit their factory at Jamestown,
New York, and a joint demonstration is also being considered.
We are a long way from a decision or recommendation but are
still working. Mr. Hirst is gathering information for us.
Sincerely,
S! Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller."
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Mr, Stoller presented copy of a communication from Dr.
Richard M. Newton, advisin9 that on February 26, 1966, one of the first grade pupils
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from Mnsenu School mas critically injured uhen struck by an automobile on Drandon
Avenue, S. M., nod requesting that police officers or uomen crossing-guards be
assigned to the school for protection of the children at these dangerous crossings.
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Stoller moved that the matter
be referred to the City Manager for investigation. The motion nas seconded by Mr,
Garland and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Rheeler, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULA~ MEETING,
Monday, March 14, 1966.
Tbs Council of the City of ioanohe met in regular ReeVing in th~ Hustings'
Court Room in the Municipal Duilding, Monday. March 14, 1966, et 2 p.u** thg regular
meatier hour, mith Mayor Dillard' presiding.
PRESENT: CouncJloen Robert A. Garland. Roy R. Pollard, St** Murray-A.
Sro!lev, ¥iuceut S. Wheeler end Mayor Henton O. Dlllsrd~
AflSENT: Councilmen James E. Jones and Clarence E. Pond ............... 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Br. Julian F. Hirsto City Manager. Mr. James N.
Kincanon0 City Attorney, and Br. J. Robert Thooas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a preyer by the Reverend David L.
Rogers, Pastor. Central Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
February 21, 1966. having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Br.
Stoller, seconded by Mr..Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reudino thereof
dispensed with and the minutes approved os recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGRO~DS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on th
construction of tennl~ courts at Golden Park, Shrine Hill Pork and Strauss Park. said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday, March 14, 1966, and
be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raisin9 any questiot
the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the o~nin9 Of the bids; where-
upon, the City Clerk opened a~d read the rolls,in9 bids:
John A. Hall and Company, Incorporated - $ 14,387.40
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated 15,365.00
$. R. Draper Paving Company 16,410.00
Adams Construction Company 17.220.63
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. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst and B. D. Thompson as members of the committee.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids on the construction of sidesalks, curbs, paved parking lot
and a gravel driveway at the Eureka Park Recreation Center, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, March 14, 1966, 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 road the follouing bids:
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Salem Paving. Corporation - $ 3,447.50
S. R. Draper Paving Company - 3,767.50
Jobs A. Bell etd Company, Incorporated - 3.972.20
Adams Construction Company - 5,666.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to s committee composed of
Messrs. James £. Jones, Chairman, Benton O. flJllsrd end Murray A. Stoller for
tabulation, report and recomleadstfon to Council. the City Attorney to prepare the
pro per Measure in occord~ce math the recoasendation of the COmMittee. The motion
seconded by Mr. GarJned amd unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMEWT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement fat bids on the
clenning nad painting of the interior of s 2,000,000 gallon steel standpipe tn.wu
the "Carroll Avenue Standpipe", said proposals to be received by the City Clerb
until 2 p.m.. Monday. March 14, 1966, 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 Clerb to
proceed uJth the opening of the bids; ~hereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Dominion Tank and Iron Company,
Incorporated $ 10.711.20
Stetsco Ser¥ice Company 13.161.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to n committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance uith the recommendation of the committee
The motion Has seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Julian F.
ilHlrst and Joseph A. Brogan as members of the committee.
~TITIONS ANDCOMMUNICATIONS:
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A Resolution of the wasena Parent-Teacher Association.
IrequestJng thst the school crossing problem be studied by the City Manager. the
~Rosnoke City School Board and City Council. that proper action be taken Promptly
for the safety of the children of Roanoke and that school crossing-guards be
employed, trained and placed at the proper and necessary corners and crossings
throughout the city, was before Council.
In this connection. Mr. Ernest W. Ball,u, Attorney, appeared before Counci
aud stated that he would Jibe to have the opportunity to appear before uhoever
;tudies the request for the purpose of presenting the P.~.A.'s side of the question
and then be heard by Council when the matter comes before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
CLAIMS: Council having received and filed a report of the City Attorney
and the City Manager in connection mith the request of Mrs. O. C. Austin that she be
reimburced $259.76 representin9 expenses incurred as a result of o fall on the step
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in the ladies' rest roan aa the first floor in the Municipal Building, a communica-
tion frae Mrs. Austin. requesting that Council reconsider this case from the
standpoint of being fair to everyone concerned sad that she be relnbursed the eeoont
of $259.76. eon before the body.
Mr, Stoller Bayed that the comuunicatiou be received and filed. The
notion eau seconded by Mr. Garland and unenleousl! adopted.
SUBDIVISIONS: A communication from Mr. Jesse M. Rseseyo requestJn9 that
one recent lot be required Jn each sen subdivision as · recreational area for
residents of the subdivision, uss before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Follard and unanimously adopted,
the request wes referred to the City Planning CoumJssion for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A comuunication frae Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attorney. represen
lng Mr.' C. R. Adkins, et al., requesting that property located on the south side
of Els Avenue, S. W., between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. described os Lots
6 - 9, inclusive, Block 13, Lewis Addition, Officicl Tax Nos. 1020606 - 1020610.
imclusive, be rezoned from Special Residence District to Business District, was
before Council.
On notion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by #r. Garlsnd and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
rAnKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from the Roanoke Chamber of
Commerce, requesting that Mr. John A. Kelley, Msnoger of its Civics Department.
be appointed to the Mill Mountain Development Committee. was before Council.
Mr. Stoller 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
Has seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimousll adopted,
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARRS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a uritten re port
advising that additional donations in the amount of $2,060 have been received
for the construction of the Wiley Drive-Victory Stadium Fountain and deposited with
the City Treasurer, and recommended that this amount be appropriated to the 1965-66
budget.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in tho recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#lbg04) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi?O. #Capital,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 142.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler sad adopted by 'the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ....
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0
~Messrs. Jones and Pond absent)
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At this point, Mr. Pood entered the meeting. '
Mr. Stoller then offered the follomiag emergency Ordinnace providing for
Lhe coestractfoa of the Riley Drive-Victory Slodiam Foaotol~ ut lbo south end of
Victory Stadium:
(n16905) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction or the B1LEY DRIVE-
V ICTORT STADIUM FOUNTAIN at the south etd o f Victory S~adium; and provJdio9 for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 142,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Hr. #heeler and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor Dillard*f
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0~
(Mr. Jones absent)
Mith further reference to the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that t · City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure commending Hayes, Sony, Mnttern
and Mattern Architects and Engineers Biley N Jackson Company, The Town and Country~
Garden Club and others instrumental in securJn9 the fountain. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
· ATE£ DEPARTREA~: The City Bm#agar submitted a written report, trnnsmittJ!
a communication from Mr. Clifton A. Moodrum, III, representing Messrso Joseph W.
Lawson and £dgar C, Hatcher, Jr** requesting city water service to their property
located on the east side of U. S. Route 11, approximately 500 feet north of the
corporate limits.
in this connection, Mr. Woodrum appeared before Council, advising that his
clients had purchased and begun construction on their property before Council adopted
ia Resolution establishin9 the policy that all requests for mater outslde of t~e
corporate limits would be determined by Council, and urged that the mutter be
acted upon as sooff as possible.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be taken under advisement faf study by
Council as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond nnd
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Zhe City Manager submitted a mritten report recommendin~thnt he
be authorized'to execute a license permitting, the Federal Aviatiun Agency to install
operate and maintain an instrument landin9 system and related facilities at Roanoke
Municipal (Moodrum) Airport for a period beginnin~ January l, lgG~, and ending Juno
30, 1986, for a consideration of $1.00 per annum, upon certain terms and conditions.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter, be referred to a committee composed Of
Messrso Roy L. Bobber, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Julian F. Hirst, Marcus B.
Eaplan, William B. Carder, Robert W. Moody, J. W. Burress, T. R. Frantx and Francis
Carroll for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as possible. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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HEALTH DE PARTR£NT-TRAILERS: Council having referred to the Clt7 Manager
for iavestigstlon complaints received with regard to trailers parked at 3630 Peaarth
Road, S. Moo sad Teasel-sixth Street, S. M** in the vicinity or Richelieu,Avenue,
the City Rannger submitted the following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia. March 14o 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In report to the City Council in response to your directive
at the meeting of March ?, 1966, concerning two complaints which
the Council presented regarding trailers in the City, you are
advised aa follows:.
1. The trailer that mas located on the street at 26th
Street, S. M,, hen been moved. It was in violation
of the City Code.
2. The trailer ie the £dgehill area on Peoarth Street
has been given further consideration in addition to
that mhich it had received prior to coming to the
attention of the City Council.
· Sometime ago the fluildin9 Commissioner was advised that it
was anticipated to locate the unit On the property. The
Commissioner discussed this mith one of the OCCUpants of the
home explaining the requirements of the City Code. Later,
and recently, the trailer unit was brought in and locate~ inis
accordance with the advice of the Commissioner. The unit
located on tbs north side of the deulling immediately beside the
Severnl questions arise with regard to these units that are
policy questions, that if the City Council wishes to revise
future procedures, it should be indicated by the Council as to
w~ t position you mGuld.wish for the City to follow.
The initial question is as to the unit itself. Title 20,
Chapter 2, Code of the City which concerns trailers is primarily
designed around trailers that are of the mobile home Or house
unit type. There are used today, extensively, units whose
purposes are slightly different end in this reference is
p~ lpelly made to the units that are termed campers. There
property by people, then moved nwoy for use during vacation or camping
periods. They ore never occupied on tbs property within the
City. Some of these are fairly large, others are very small
The City Code, Title 20, Chapter 2, Section d (c) provides
permission for 'the parking of only one unoccupied trailer in
an accessory private garage building or in u rear yard in any
district .... provided no living' quarters shall be maintained or .uny
business practiced in the trailer while such trailer is so parked
or st ored; .... * Nithin this p~rml$$ioo, the Commissioner has
permitted trailers, ~ncluding the camper units, to be parked on
private property. Zhis perhaps raises the question of rear
yard location. The intent of.this no doubt in the ordinance
mording is to establish the trailer unit behind the principal '
dwelling So that it cannot he viewed from tbs street or Mill not
be too conspicuous from the street. In some areas this is
practical; however, in u number Of areas, including such as the
£dgehill area and other sections of the City, there either are
no rear yards to property, Or the rear yards fall off mith · shear
drop at the bach line of the houses to where use of those areas
is impractical Or with the arrangemen~ of lots and wifiding Of
streets the rear yard of u lot is just as conspicuous, if not more
so in some instances, from another street or adjoining property as is
the front yard Of the pro perty~
The Commissioner under these circumstances has imposed
additional restrictions that the location of such units must
conform to the building setback line in the particular district.
In the case of the unit in question in Edgehill, it can, I
think, be logically construed as falling within the provisions of
the City Code and the permission for its location to be consistent
with permission that has been 9ranted throughout the City.
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questiots reined ·s to bait trtileroo mith one person
the camper etits ere to be restricted ~om the City, .by tot boers
The question mtrrous doml to, ag·J·, uhtt niObt be the policy
posltiot of Coe·cll. It !s felt thor It Ji ·~'o~diteuce metier
rather that · specific tctlon IR regard to or ag·last tuyo·e
particular property outer. The entire trailer ordeR·Bce l· tot
involved although perhtps tt sometime It the future it should be
genertlly gone over ·id revised. Rather ut to the trillers the
questio· tppliea to only · fei of the provisions. Before there
might be t blanket elimJ··tio· of all trillers mithin the City,
it should be ctrefully considered bec.se of the number of camper
units tad bom they mould be
aport receiving any guide lines th t Council night uish to
s.ggest. I, ·long uith the Commissioner ·cd the City Attorney
ua. Id be glad to attempt to prepare some suggested provisions
consistent mith Cnuncil*s policy suggestions.
Respectfully submitted,
Julian F. Birst
City Manager'
In a discussion of the matter of .hether or not camper units and boat
trailers are to be restricted. Mr. Wheeler calle~ attention to the prevalent pwctJc
of teenagers of leaving automobiles parked in residential areas over a extended per~d
of time ehile they are being repaired and stated that he would like to see a study
made of this question.
Mr Stoller then moved that the question of restricting the parking of
camper units, boat trailers and automobiles under 9gin9 repairs in residential
areas be referred to the City Plannin9 Commission for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having authorized the acquisition Of Parcel 070
from Roanoke Distributing Company, Incorporated, for the sum of $56,927.00, in
connection ~itb the improvement of Virginia State Route 2d, the City' Attorney
submitted a verbal report that the o~ner has agreed to accept the sun Of
and that the City Manager, with the consent and approval of the Virginia Department
of Highways, recommends that the counter proposal be accepted.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(316906) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of Parcel 070
necessary f(~r the Route 24 Project; and providing for an erergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance ~cok ~o. 2g, page 144.)
Mr. Stoller moved ~he adoption of theOrdtnance. ~,~ ~otion ~u$ seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES:' M~ssrs~ Garland, Pollard, Pood, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Conncil hay lng Olso author~ed the acquisition of Parcel OT2 from C. C.
Boy· and Pearl i. Bnva, the City Attorney submitted a verbal report that the omners
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are uilllng to sell approxluutely 300 square feet of land on the uest side of Third
Street, S, ED, ed]acent to Parcel No. 072, to the City of Roenoke for the sam of
;225,00 nad that the City Manager, uith the consent nnd npprovel of the ¥irgiain
or HJghuays, recommends that the additional laud be acquired.
Mr. Garland saved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(ml6907) AN ORHIHANCg authorizing and directing the City*o acquisition of
epproxieately 300 square feet of loud on the meat side or 3rd Street, S. E., adjacent
to Fnrcel No. 072 of the Route NO. 24 Project, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Drdlnonce Hook No. 29, page 145,)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion non seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
an additional sum of
(a16908) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170, *Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fuji text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 146.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the records of Forest Park, Gilmer, Highland Park, Huff Lane,
iLincoln Terrace, Melrose, London and iorningside Elementary Schools for the school
iyear
ending June 30, 1965 stating that all the records mere in order and the
statements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the
period and the financial condition Of the funds.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports he recetvedand filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
MUNICIPAL COURT: Council having appointed a committee to study the questiSn
of changing the penalty for misdemeanor offenses to conform to the state penalty,
the committee sohmitted the folloming report:
"March 14, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
RoanokeCity Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
The undersigned committee was appointed to consider conforming
City misdemeanor penalties to those provided by the State Code.
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A Suggestion that the City charge of dilordlrl~ conduct may be
illegal brought the committee !eta being. Increasing the
.penalty for public drunkenness mum elsa suggested.
Th~ City Code cattails · ieFgc nneber of offense, based on tke
ontb0rity originally given in the Charter. Since the loccl
couulttee does not see fit t0 undertake o major revision of the
City Code to conform to the State Code. Nor does it consider
o crfuiuul code ss u proper revenue source.
Accordingly. your committee, ubile not necessarily agreeing that
the offense of disorderly conduct in the City Code is illegal.
does out of caution recommend that the penalty be changed to
uncertainty resulting from Section 18.1-254 of the Code of Virginia
uhJck up,ors to require this.
Recommendnt lan: Repeal nnd re-enact Sections 1 sad 2 of Chapter
4 of Title 23 of tho City Code to provide that the punishment
shall be up to $500 fine or up to 12 months in jail or both.
An ordinance to this effect is submitted. The aid of Substitute
Judge ~lllJnm G. Anderson is acknowledged.
Respectfully,
Benton O. Dillard.
S/ J. N. Kincanon
James N. Kjnconon.
Murrny A. Stol]er. Chairman.'
Mr. Scalier moved that Council concur in the recommendatioe of the
committee and that the following Ordinance a~ending Section i Le piuced upon its
first reading:
(~16909) AN ORDINANCE amending nnd reordainin9 Sec. I of Chapter 4,
Title XXIII. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, defining the offense of
disturbing the peace and providing o penalty therefor.
BE IT 0~BAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Sec. 1, Chapter
4, Title XXIlI, of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, be and the same is hereby
amended and reordaifled so as to read and provide ~s follows:
Sec. 1. Disturbin9 the peace.
Any person who shall engage in any illegal or improper
diversion or make disorderly noise o~ use any insulting.
indecent or immoral language or shall be 9unity of any
indecent, insulting or immornl conduct or behavior within
the corporate limits of the city, or shall in any way disturb
the quiet and good order of the said city, shall, upon
conviction, be punished by fine not exceeding fire hundred
dollars or confinement in Jail not exceeding twelve months,
or both, in the discretion of the court or of the jury trying
the case.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheelcr and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. ~.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Stoller then moved that the folloming Ordinance amending Section 2 be
placed upon its first rending:
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(si6910) AN ORDINANCE amending old reordalnleg Sec. 2 of Chapter 4, Title
lllII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, defining the offense of disturbing
amy public performance given ie the City end providing m penalty therefor.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roaeoke that Sec. 2, Chapter 4
Title XXlll, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, be, and it is hereby amended
amd reordaJned to rend amd provide es folloms:
Sec. 2. Disturbance of public performance.
Any person nba shall disturb any public performance given
in the city, or mbo shall othermiae interfere uith any public
performnnce by amy disorderly conduct shall, upon conviction,
he punished by fine not exceeding five hundred dollars or con-
finement in Jail not exceeding tuelve months, or both, ia the
discretion of the court or of the Jury trying the case.
The motion was secoude~ by Mr. Pond and adopted bl th~ follouiag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
~eceiued on the cm struction of sewers to replace those disrupted by the construc-
tion Of the Route 24 project submitted the follosiu9 report:
"March 9, 1966.
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere received and opened before City Council at its
regular meeting au Monday, February 2B, 1966, concerning
sanitary sewers to replace those disrupted by construction of
Virginia Deportment of Highways project for Route 24 (Elm
Avenue). As shomn on the attached Tabulation of Bids. the
apparent low bid was submitted by Bryant Plumbing and Heating
Company of Martinsville in the amount Of $2d.957; this ~ within
Your committee has carefully reviewed the bids. The
apparent low bid, although considerably below the other bids
submitted, appears to be in order. The unit prices are in
line with other similar work already under City contract. The
Bryant Company, although not a large flrn, has done this type
constrnction and ia considered reliable and capable.
This construction is related to the street mark which mill
soon commence in connection with the Route 24 (Elm Avenue)
improvement. It involves the replacement of certain sanitary
sewer mains which will be interrupted by the highway construc-
tion. Since the highmay project is about to commence it is
necessary that the proposed sewer work take place in
coordination theremtth. The funds for the sewer construction
were included in the capital appropriation for the highway
project. Unfortunately oil monies have been expended in
conjunction with right of way acquisition.
It is. therefore, recommended that a contract he amarded
to Bryant Plumbing and Heating Company and that $24,957.00 be
appropriated for this purpose.
~pPROVED: S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Chairman
APPROVED: S~ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
APPROVED: S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr."
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la tkis cooaectiooo Hr. monroe L. Hr}oat: re,resenting the' Bryant Plumbing
sod Heating Compsay, appeured before Council ned stated thor he mould lite un oppor-
tunity to discuss some of the unit prices la his bld~wltb the 'comifttee before the
contract for the project is guarded. · ' ~*
Mr. Fond pointed out that'the contractor mill Sot be working ia traffic
and that lbo gait prices are ia line mjb similar projects ulreod! under contract.
Hr. Pood then moved that Council concur in the recommen'dstlon of the
committee Bed offered the following emergency Ordinance awarding the contract to
Rryont Plumbing and Heating Company:
(~16911) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain sanitary
sonars, to replace those disrupted by construction of the Route No. 24 ProJect, by
the nnard cf o contract therefor; rejecting certain other bids; and providin9 for on
emergency.
(Par full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance monk No. 29. page 146.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Pond offered the followin9 emergency Ordinance appropriating the
$24,957.00 for the project:
(~16912) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reovdatu Section 3170, "Capital,*
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, pag'e 147.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS~OARBAGE REMOVAL; The Special Incinerator Committee
submitted the follomin9 progress report No. 4:
"On March R. 1966, CityManager Hirst made an announcement
that the Roanoke City Incinerator will be shut doan for modifica-
tions ~nd repairs Monday. April 11. 1966.'
Prior to that time the Special Incinerator Committee had
Incinerator and Supply Company, Mlneoln, New York, and Jeffer-
son Electric Company, Roanote, Virginia, to be certain that
During the design stage of thinp~Je ~, Greeley and Hanson
mere contacted numerous times for advice as to details.
furnnces, installation of baffle walls with mater sprays, instal-
lation of 2 sludge tanhs, water circulating pump, slodge pomp,
modification Of controls, installation of overfire air fans, etc.
further handled mith Days Construction Company, but it mill not
prevent progressing the other work.
NhJle the incinerator is closed, repairs alii be made to the
furnaces and duct work. The stoir~ell le&ding to the furnace
floor and garbage hoppers will be enclosed elsa.
During the time the incinerator is closed, garbage mill be
disposed of et the City*s East Gate landfill. The delay in secur-
Ing the necessary materiels worked to the City's advantage as the
East Gate landfill is eom in such condition that garbage trucks
will not have any difPicnlky in operating Jo this area.
It is estimated that the incinerator will be closed for 4
weeks while modifications and repairs are being made. This period
will be followed by a trial and adjustment time interval of one
week before the iocinerator ts ready for normal operation.
The modifications and improvements are estimated to cost
a@proxiuate}y $100,000.00. The money required for this work h~s
already been'appropriated.
S/ C. E. Pond
C. E. pond. Chairman
S/ Vincent S Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Councilman
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager
S/ I. J. Keller
I. Jones Keller. Air Pollution Engr.
S/ J. H. Hahn
J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell. Pres.. Southeast Civic
League"
Mr. Pond moved that Council accept the report. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
M~S'fER PLAN-SCHOOLS: Council having decided to act as a Committee of the
whole in considering the request of the Roanoke City School Board for authorization
to proceed with en application for federel aid in an amount of $229.752.72 for
financing the cost Of plan preparation for school construction as set forth in the
five phases of the school building program and to meet nith the School~ Boerd in
closed session at 2 p.m.. Thursday. March 3. 1966. for a discussion of the req~ st.
the matter was again before the body.
In this connection. Mayor Dillard read the following statement agreed upon
by Council acting as a committee of tbs whole:
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"Conncil ·green co proceed uith the School Board*c request, but
uith the maderstandlng that before ·ay constrnctioo begins n
re-stndy of the needs mill be m!de ·ad, if necessary, re·dJusted
to meet the seeds nt that time. This, of coarse, uJll be
subject to Co·ocil*s approval. It is possible that the phases
ss recommended ns of this date night be ch·sued from time to
tine u·tJl the pIsns nra completed ·nd approved. It is
estJm·ted that it uJll take approximately 6 - 12 months to
complete the plans.'
Mr. Boy L. Rmbber, Chairman of the. Bo·sake City School Board, appeared
before Council a·d stated that · proposed Resolution approving, generally, the
application of the School Board for federml sad seems to comply uith the overall
picture.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution:
(m16913) A RESOLUTION approving, generally, application or the Roanoke
City School Baird for Federal aid in the smount of $229,?52.?2 for financing the
cost of plan preparation for certain public school construction.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 148.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: #essrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond. Stoller', Mheeler and Es/or
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
TAXES: Council having indicated Its intention to adopt an Ordinance
paralleling the state law in every way if and when a state sales tax is adopted
and havin9 deferred action on any changes in the local Sales Tax Ordinance until
its regular meeting m March 14, 1966. the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Rheeler pointed out that Mr. Jo~ s, Chairman of the Sale· Tax Committe~,
is out of town. that Council has not. received copies of the state sales ta 111
as yet end moved that the matter be taken under advisement until 3 later date. The
· ' n usl ado ted
motion was seconded by Mr. Poma ann u maims y P '
In this connection, a communication from Mrs. Audrey A. Harris. requesting~[:
that electrologists be exempted from the local Sales Tax Ordinance, was before Councll.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the request be taken under advisement. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
5IREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having deferred action on a recommendation
of the City Manager that the request of Carter and Jones Dry Cleaning and Dyeing,
Iocorporate~ 4026 Melrose Avenue, N. W., that an opening be made in the median
strip on Melrose Avenue in the vicinity of its property, be denied, the matter was
again before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia March ?, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
gentlemen:
This is urJtten to Supplement the listing on the agenda Of the
item concerning the request of Carter and Jones Dry Cleaning and
Dying, Incorporated, for a crossover iff the median on Melrose
Avenue. opposite their new plant at 4026 Melrose Avenue, N. W.
tiaa not be out of order, the following comments are offered.
Mr. J. D. Sink, Superintendent of Traffic Engineering end
Comuueicatioss, in n letter, prepared after the matter was
referred to him, wrote to ue as folio, s:
*Dear Sir:
°I have investigated the request directed to City Council nt its
regnler seeking on September 27, 1965. for u median cut or
crossover in Melrose Avenue. N. W., between YanB~ren and Monroe
Streets.
'It is my recommendatloa that this reqsest be denied.
'Median openings detract from traffic safety and lo,er the practical
capacity of the roadway. Conversely, solid, unbroken medians
increase both traffic safety and capacity.
*in this instance, the client of Mr. King is building uithout any
assurance to my knowledge that the median will be cut.
'Klensall has also built a new dry cleaning establishment in the
next block to the east on Melrose Avenue. We can expect
similar request from these people if this application is approved.
*The block length between VanHuren Street and Monroe Street is
relatively short. It measures approximately 550 feet long.
*The Monroe Street entrance to the Melrose Plaza Shopping Center
is a minor one, and used.primarily as an exit. No conflict of
consequence is seen at this point to traffic desiring to turn from
a westerly direction to go e~stwnrd to the proposed location.
Experience indicates a minimum of such movements will occur.
'The policy Bhich we endeavor to follox is essentially that of the
Virginia Department of Hlghmays; *provide median openings and turn
slots at street intersections, keeping a minimum separation of 500
feet whenever practicable.
*Honor individual requests for a median crossover only for a major
generator of traffic such as a shopping center or where a substantial
number Of small establishments will be served by the same crossover**
'City Cooncil in the past has turned down a number of similar
requests, and at the same time has honored a few. There is no
agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Virginia Department
of Highways applicableto this section of. Melrose Avenue and
restricting such an action if City Council so desires.
*The frequent response to this position is that I am against
business and progress. Rut my position is based on the public
interest, being paramount and the need to protect our arterial
system of streets and highways. This is true in this case.
Sincerely yours,
Signed: James D. Sink, Superintendent'
I concur in this recommendation of Mr. Sink that the request
for a median cut be denied. And in further supplement these
comments, p~rtiolly in repetition, are offered.
The significant trend in highway and major street construc-
tion is the inclusion Of the raised median strip to separate the
opposing lanes of traffic. This inclusion is perhaps for obvious
safety reasons. #ith this trend there is a corresponding trend
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us did exist upom individual requests. Recognized cud deelreble
stesderds provide that mediums be broken ou~y st street nmi'er-'
sectioes. While this often brings shout requests from businesses
os such streets or hJghmuys, it is geseyel.ly fonsd thus such
businesses anticipate or adopt themselves to the divided flom or
traffic, Melrose Avetue, us u primary hlghme! currying three
store routes end es uu impatient local street, is u beery carrier
or traffic. The medina breeks et the iuter~ectihg streets
already constitute u hazard to existing~uftfc alum. Additional
breehs mill increase thus hazard. Further. it his been esteblJshdd
by recognized treffic Studies thst crossovers reduce in considerable
proportion the cerryiug cspecity of streets end highmays.
The uestern eutrence to the Carter nnd,Jo~eS bus'iues~ ~roperty
Js approximately 150 feet from the Monroe Street medibm'crossover.
The eastern entrance is epprozluetely 190 feet from'the YbnBuren
Street crossover. This means thst u uem curb cat ut either end
of their property mould be uithin u relatively short distance
from the two existing street intersections. Even ir the crossover
mere ellomdd for un individual business, it Ja regarded that these
la Mr. Sink's letter, the Department of' Highuays sets a standard
of s minimum of 500 feet separation between median openings, plus
the designation thst they be only et street intersections. While
this standard does not apply on this particular road within the
City, it is, nevertheless, u good monde to follom.
The median au Melr~e at this Iocati.on is 15 feet in width. As
can be noted at both the Monroe Street cross'over and the VanBuren
Street crossover, there is storage mJthin the median cut for only one
antomobile and then it must be positioned carefully. A truck of any
length turning within the 15-foot median at a crossover will project
into at least one of the two adjacent moving lanes Of traffic.
This further adds to the desirability of minimizing crossovers and
emphasiaed that where they ere frequent, through traffic is being
repeatedly subjected within short distances to uncontrolled
turning traffic or projecting vehicles.
This report is submitted for City Council*s further considera-
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Jolia~ F. Hirst
City Manager" .
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the request be denied. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pond.
After o discussion of the matter math Mr..W. Coartney King,
Mr. J. D. Sink Superintendent of Traffic Engineering and Communications, Mr. Pond
offered a substitute motion that the question be referred back to the City Manager
for u cost estimate on constructing a median crossover. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted. Mr. Stoller voting no.
SIDEWALK~ CURB AND GUTTER-StREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having deferred
action on s recommendation of the City Manager in connection math the offer of
Developers of the Kennedy Apartment project to dedicate land for the extepsion of
Runt Avenue, N. W., from Eighth Street to Liberty Road, and the midening of Eighth
Street, as to the terms a~d co~ ttions of an agreement between the developers and
the city, the matter was again before the body..
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the follouing report:
March 7, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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Gentlem~a:
At &ke City Co.'ncll meetiag of rehr.ery '28.-~966, Xr. lilliem
J. Lemon, Attorney at Lmm. appeared before Council is behalf of
his client, #r. Elbert H. Valdrom, developer, to solislt lhe
City*s position ia the prepossl to open Hnel Avenue, belueee its
present eastern terminus nad Liberty Rand. This development of
property in the Liberty Rand. Eighlk Streel. end tarelton Avenue
desirable arrnngemeet uithle the development. As previously
discussed uith City Council, lhe residential development takes
place uithla a single trnct of lend nad is not construed to
constitute a subdivision, particularly es the street extension
From the Clty"s standpoint severnl factors must be considered.
This extension of HuRt Avenue mould provide n cross-street
betueen Liberty Road and Teeth Street mbich does not exist in this
area nt this time. Hunt Avenue between Tenth Street and Eighth
is not adapted to carrying heavy volumes or trnffic and if made a
through street mould no doubt in the rnture have to be widened
and the City's participation in it must be in such manner that it
cae Justify any comparable requestn in the future wherein the
circumstances of its advantages to the City might eot he as strong
ns they may he in this instance. The City does not have any
funds provided in the current budget for this purpose and it would
have to be anticipated that necessary funds for any Cltyts share
would be forthcoming in the 196b-67 budget. The development
is desirable from a standpoint of providing additional housing in
this area of the City.
After weighing ell factors, i't is concluded that the recommenda-
tion to City Council would be that it mould be of benefit to the
City to participate in the extension of Hunt Avenue provided that
the City *s participation would be on · basis that It could he
justified in other similar requests that might be presented in the
future and provided that the developer participated to an extent with the
advantages of the street to his development.
Mr. Clark, City Engineer, and I have conferred on several
occasions with Mr. Lemon with the result to the following
recommendations:
The devaluer will:
I. Dedicate to the City o right-of-way or sixty fee~ for
Hunt Avenue extension from Eighth Street to Liberty
Road.
Obtain approval of the City or plans for grade and
development of the street.
3. Grade the full width or the street t~ City's specifica-
tions.
4. Construct a sideualk to City's specifications along the
north sideof the street; however, such sidewalk being
optional to the developer.
5..Construct curb end gutter to Clty*s Specifications along
the full length Of t~ north side of the street.
6. Construct o catch basin at a necessary drainage point on
the south side of the street to carry street drainage
onto the development property and to install drnin pipe
as furnished by the City.
?. Dedicate to the City twenty-five feet of additional
- right-of-way, OF such right-of-way as necessary to
provide a total width of fifty feet, on the east side
of Eighth Street for such distance as is ouned by the
developer in frontage on Eighth Street. It is under-
stood that Eighth Street will not be widened at this
time, due to the fact that the developer does not own all
the property; and it is further understood that there
is no obligation upon the City to widen this street,
except as upon the City*s own determination in the
future.
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8. Participate on a flfky ~ercent basis in the C,attraction
of the necessary namer line from the Clly*s nearest
mith existing City policy,
The City alii:
1. Construct the base and pare the street to a midth
thirty feet.
2. Furnish tie drain pipe for the street drain ss installed.by the
developer.
3. lmatm]l · fire bydrnmt on City right-of-uny st Liberty
Street adjacent to the southeast corner of the property.
4.Extend mater to the property line of the development in
accordance mitb existing City policy.
§. Attempt to obtain the necessary loud at the intersection
of the propeM d extension of Host Avenue smd Liberty Road
from the cemetery ut the northeast corner of the inter-
se,tiao. It has been understood that the owners of the
cemetery mill make this small triangular of land available
in consideration of ~e ~ity*s accepting land along
Liberty Road for the mideniug of Liberty Road in the
future. It mas indicated to the developer that the City
could not make · firm commitment at tbJr point to obtain
this land, but would endeavor to do so provided that
conditions to the City.
Construction of the development Is expected to COmmence within
a Short period of time, uith completion anticipated in late
This report is submitted as a recommendation to the City
Council.
Respectfully submittod.
S/ Julian F. Dtrst
City Manager'
After a discussion Of the matter,uith Mr. William J. Lemon, Attorney,
representing the developers, and Mr. Lemon indicating that no expenditure of funds
for the project mill be necessary until after July 1, 1966, Mr. St,lief moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDEEATIO~ OF CLAIMS: ~O~E.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTI(NS:
ZONING: Ordinaoce No. 16888, rezoniog property located south of Oraoge
Avenue, N. E., between Williamson Road and Seventh Street, described as Lots 3,
and 5, Block 4, John Miller Map. Official Tax Nos. 3020803, 3020804 and 3020805, 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, Mr.
Pond offering the following for its ~econd reading and final ad,pti,o:
(~16888) 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 O~dinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 135.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .......5.
NAYS: Mr. Stoller ...................................................... 1.
(Mr. Jones absent)
of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 195&, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 135.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond. Stoller0 Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 5.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Br. Jones absent)
S~REET$ AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16890. vacating, discontinuing sad
closing portions of T.enty-fourth Street, S. ~.. and ~inston Arcane, S. ~.. baying
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over. was again
before the body. Br. ~heeler offering the follouin9 for its second reading and final
adoption:
(=lGSgO) AN ORDINANCE vscattng, discontinuing and closio9 that portion
of 24th Street, S. W,, lyJn9 between Lynn Avenue, S. N., end the Ninston-Salem
Division of the Norfolk & Eastern Railroad, extending a distance of approximately
145 feet. and that portion of ~inston Avenue. $. ~., between the parcel ~e~ignoted
as Official Tax No. 1271901 and the boundary bet.eeo Lots 5 and 6, Block 10,
Colonial Heights Map. S. ~o, extending O distance of approximately 310 feet. all
located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 137.)
Mr. Nheeler 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, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16891. vacating, discontinuing and
closing an unnamed road extending .est from Westover Avenue, S, W., at the southwesl
corner of Lot 10, Block J. Virginia Heights Extension Map, to the Norfolk and
~estern Railway Company property, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over. was again before the ~ody, Mr. Garland offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(316091) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandoning and vacating, discontinuing
and closing that certain unnamed road, being approximately 20 ft. in width, extend-
lng in s uesterly direction from the uesternmost end of ~estover Avenue. S. N., in
the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 139.)
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Nc. Gerleed moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The notion nos seconded
by Ur. Pond end edopted by the follouiag vote:'
ALES: Messrs. Gerieod. Poilsrd, Pood, Sea/lev, Mhenler and Mayor
NAYS: None ....................O. (Hr. Jon~bseot)
STREETS AND ALLEYS:, Ordisence No. 16692, vecetieg,.discoutinuiug end
closing en alley between Center Avenue etd Sheoeedoeh Avenue, N. M., extending east
from Fourth Street to its intersection with:another alley for e distance of 200 feet
from its intersection uith Fourth Street,'bevieg previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid aec, was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Clerk presented a memorandum from the City
Engineer. ndrisin~ that no cite saoJtnrF semer facil tiles exist w~ him the area
proposed to be closed and that he knows of on need for Such facilities in the ores;
also, a memorandum frou the Manager of the Mater Department, advising that there
no city-owned .ater lines in the alley.
The City Clerk also presented a communication frcu Roanoke Coca-Cola
Bottling Works, Incorporuted. confirming lt~ oral agreement made on March 7, 1966.
to COnStruct an alley east of its property from Center Avenue to the existing alley.
said alley to be of n quality at least as good as that uhich the petitioner is seekl
to have closed, and thereafter to convey the fee simple title to the new alley to
the city. which proposal has been approved bl the City Engineer and the City Plaunin
Rr. Stoller ~uved that Ordinance No. 16B92 be ameoded to read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a 200-foot
portion of that certain 12-foot alley ~unnin9 Mestwardly from Fourth Street, N.
between and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue, N. ~., and Center Avenue. N. ~., in
the City of Roanoke, ¥1rginia.
NHER£AS, the Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. has heretofore filed
its application to the Council of the City of Roanoke, Yirginia, in accordance with
law, requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a 200-foot
portion of that certain IR-foot alley running westMardl! from Fourth Street, N.
between and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue, N. ~., and Center Avenue, N. M., more
particularly hereinafter described; and
MHEREAS, the Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling ~orks, Inc. did on December 23,
1965. duly and legally publish a notice of its application to the Council by posting
a copy of the notice on the front door of the Courthouse in the City of Roanoke.
Virginia (Caupbell Avenue eotrance), at the Market House (S~]en Avenue entrance) and
at 311 Second Street. S. E., all of which is verified by affidavit of the City
Sergeant appended to the application; and
~HEREAS, nora than ten days having elapsed since the publication of the
notice of said application, in accordance Mith the prayers of said application and
the provisions of Section 15ol-364 of the Code of Virginia. as amended, viewers
were appointed by the Council by resolution No. 16816, dated January 10. 1966. to
view said portion of un alley and to report in ~riting whether or not in t~ir
opinion any inconvenience mould result from formally vacating, discontinuing and
closing said portion of an alley; and
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IHEREAS, it appears from the nritten report of the vleners, dated January
21, 1966, and filed uith the City Clerk.on February 10, 1966, that no inconvenience
nould result to nny individual er to the public froo vacating, discontinuing, and
closing permsnentl! said portion.of nnalleyo if e.strip of land running northerly
to Center Avenue from said alley es closed Is provided for ingress end egress, or If
· cul-de-sac turnaround is provided nt the easterly end or said portion of nn alley
ss closed; and
· RHEREAS, Council ut its meeting on January 10, 1966, referred said
application to the City Planning Commission, which connission by its report filed wit
the City Clerk on February 10, 1966, reconnended that said portion of sn alley be
permanently vacated, discontinued, and closed subject to a satisfactory arrangement
being made with the City Engineer for the proviaion of a new entrance or a suitable
cul-de-sac for the remainder of said alley and the retention of nil utilities by the
City; and '
NHEREAS, a public hearing sas held on said application before the Council
at its regularueeting on March 7, 1966, after due and timely notice thereof by
~t~e-deye-aoe-aove-~ban-~en-deyo-~vie~-~e-eeid-~ub~ieobeeeia~, at which hearing all
parties In interest and citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said
application; and
RHEREAS, the applicant Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling ~orks, Inc., by-ieL~ee
eddeeesed-~e-~auaei~-de~ed-Meeeh-~-~965,.ha._..~.s agreed at its expense to e~fect a
e~iee~-~he-~ee-~e-~iL~e~-~e~d-~vL4en-ef-~n-~ey~w~ie~-ie~e.~-~e-~e
~HEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
ting. discontinuing and closing said portion Of an alley, as applied for by the
supplied and that, accordingly, said portion of an alley should be permanently
closed.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council Of.the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
that a 200-foot portion of that certain 12-foot alley.running westwardly from Fourth
N. ~., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the east side of Fourth Street,
Avenue and Fourth Street; thence S. 69° 06* 31" E. 100 feet
to o point; thence S. 69° 160 49" E. 100.69 feet to a point;
thence S. 20° 52* 27" ~. 11 feet to a point; thence N. 69°
51' 18~ ~. 100.?1 feet to u point; thence N. 69° 06' 31"
100 feet to a point on the east side of Fourth Street, N.
thence with said street N. 20° 52* 27" E. 12 feet to the
place of Beginning.
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be, old it hereby is, permanently veceted, discontinued end closed ns o public olioy
sod that ell'right, title end interest ef-eke-gJ~y-e~-Recoeke-ead of the public is co
to the cone be. and Il hereby Is, ro]ecsed insofar CS the CQuecil or the City of
Roanoke Js~fupouered'so node, tbe-C4Jy-e~-Reooeke-eeee~eJog-unte-t~eeJ~-keueee~,
~-Pee~e~ej-e~e~e~r~eue~-ji~e~-dee~-ue~e~-j~e~-~d-e~be~-~b~-~&~e~
~-enyv-wb~eb-loy:neu-be-~eeo~Jeo~Jo-ee-eeee~oe~d-~ee~&oo-eJ-~o-eJJey.
BE IT F~RT}ER ORBAI~EB that.the City Engineer be. and he hereby is.
directed to uark 'permanently vccated'~ sold oiley on oil naps and plats on file
in bls office on ubJch sold alley is shown, referring to the boor and page of
Ordinances ccd Reaoiotlocs of the Council of =he City of Roanoke ubereJe this
ordinance shall he spread.
BElT F~RTRER ORBAI~EB that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Rusti~gs Court for the City of Roanoke. ¥1rglnla. a certified copy of this
ordinance in order that the clerk of said court uny make proper notation oa all naps
or plats recorded la his office upon which are shown said alley, ee-peeeided-by-*ouv
e~d-~b~w-~-~e-Fe~es~ed-by-o~y~e~2-~-½~eee~v~he-~-~eeeed-Lbe-eoee-~-~We~
deed-b~eh-½~-b½o~e~iee-~de~½~§-~e~e~e~-~be-~e~e-e~-~be-gi~2-e;-Ree~-eke-~e
The motion ~a$ seconded by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following VOte:
AYES: Messrs. Garlnnd. Pollard. Pond. ~toller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................~. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following Ordinance. as ameeded for its
second reading and final'adoption:
(=16B92) AN ~BINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a 2BO-foot portion of that certain 12-~oot alley running westwordl$ ~rom ~ourth
~. M., in the Cit~ of Roanoke, ¥lrginia.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 140.)
Mr. Wheeler uoved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
bl Mr, Pollard and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Mesars. Garland, 'Pollard, Pond, Stellar. ~heeleF end Mayor
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
nice free Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Incorporated, offerin9 to pay $10.00
cash to the CJt~ of Roanoke for the conveyance by the City Of Roanoke of the above
portion of the alley to'the petitioner.
Mr, Stoller uoved that the offer be referred to the City Manager for stud
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the prepara-
tion of tke~proper measure permitting n building Darted by Messrs. E, T, Mbnley
Jo W. Yhnley located at tke northwest corner of Campbell Avenue hsd Sixth Street.
S. M** to ~c~sch over the north line or Campbell Avenue, Hr. Pollard moved that the
folloeing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16914) AN ORDINANCE permitting · certain building now erected and
owned by E. T. Mbnley nnd J. Mo Uhnle! located at the northmest corner of 6th Street
sad Campbell Avenue, S. M.. end knoun and described as the southerly portion of Lot
16. Section 19, according to the F. Rorer Hap, to e~c~acb over the north line of
Campbell Avenue, S.
MflEREAS, E, T. Mhaley nad J. M. Whaley are the owners of n lot end build-
ing herein mentioned, uhich said building encroaches upon Campbell Avenue 0.26 feet
at the northuest corner of Campbell Avenue and 6th Street and 0.09 feet et the
masterly end of said building on Campbell Avenue; and
MHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in local governing bodies by
Section 15.1-377 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, this Council is
willing to permit said encroachment upon Cam@bellArenue upon the conditions herein-
after contained.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ~ the City of Roanoke that
permission be and is hereby granted to E. T. Nhaley and J. W. Whaley. their heirs,
assigns and successors, to maintain the encroachment of that certain building
located at the northwest corner of 6th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. ~., Roanoke,
Virginia, and known end designated as the southerly portion of Lot 16, Section 19,
according to the F. Rorer Map, being Official No. 1112421, which said building
encroaches 0.25 feet over the north line Of Campbell Avenue, S. N., at the corner
of Campbell Avenue and 6th Street'and 0.09 feet ov~ said street line at the mester~
end of said building fronting on Campbell Avenue, said encroachment being shana
On a certain sketch filed in the original petition in this matter and duly filed
in the Office of the City Clerk; this Council reserving the unqualified right to
cause the aforesaid encroachment to be discontinued at its pleasure without
assigning soy reason therefor and at the entire expense of the aforesaid permittee.
and further that said permtttee, by continuing said encroachment, unconditionally
agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for
injuries or damages to persons or property that may arise by reason of such
encroachmeot.
The motion was seconded by Hr. pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Nheeler end Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
LEGISLATION-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure requesting that the City of Roanoke be considered and
designated for participation in the Demonstration Cities Program as a Shomcase
City, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
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("1'6915) A RESOLUTION proposing and requesting thet the City of Roanoke.
VJrglxie. be considered'end desigseted for participation la the Oeaenst~etJou Cities
Progrea es a Showcase City. . ; : ·
'(Fir full text of ReM lutiOl; see Resolution Rook No..29. peg~140.)
Mr. 5toller ,owed the adoption of tbe.gesolution. The motion nos seconded
by Hr. Pollard and'edopted by the following vote: ..
· AYES: #easts. Gerleod. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Rheeler end #ayor
NAYS: None ...........~ ........ O. (Mr. Jones absent)
pARKS ANR I~AYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper ueasure authorizing the employment of Mr. Alan G. ~inslon.
Landscape Architect. ~o develop a plan for Improvement of Rlmuood Perk at n fee eot
to exceed $775. he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Wheeler offered the following
Resolution:
(~i6916) A RESOLUTION authorizingthe employment of u landscape arch itect
to develop o pl~n for improvement of Elmwood park.
(For full t~xt'of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29. page.149.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wes seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs-. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None~ ...................O. (Mr. JO .... bsent)
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance approprb ting
$775: ''
(316917) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordoin Section ~170. "Capital.*
of the 1965-66'Appropriation Ordinance; and providiug for an emergency.
(For f~ll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page ISO.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was se¢oaded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: *Mesara. garland, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard ............................. ~ .... b.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr..Jones absent)
SCROOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure proposJ~9 that a Neighborhood Youth Corps Program be uudertbken by Total
Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley aa a part of its Community Action Program
under the Economic Opportunity A~t of lq64*.he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Stalls:
offered the following Resolution:
(~lbglO) A RESOLUTION proposing that o ~eighborhood Youth Car ps Program
he ~ndertake~ by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley as a psrt of its
Community Action Program under the Economic Opportunity Act Of lgb4.
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 151.)
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Mr. Stoller moved the ndoptiol of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by'Nc. Garland ntd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler nnd RoTor
Dillard .................................. 6.
MATS:' Nome ........ ~ ........... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
STREETS AND ALLETS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Tnlfonrd H. Kemper, Attorney,
representing Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee May, appeared before Council and presented the
following communication with regard to furnishing his clients ingress and egress
to their property at the ~nd of Kellogg Avenue, S. M,:
"March 14, 1966
City Council ,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. and Mrs. May ann a house to northeast of Shadeland Subdivi-
sion. Access to their property is gained through the subdivision
(Kellogg Avenue) across m two foot strip whi~ forms the north-
easterly boundary of the subdivision o. ned by the Hunt heirs, and
across the property formerly ouned by a Mr. Bailey mhich lies
between the Mny*s property and the two foot strip. In 1950 Mr.
Bailey informed ~he Mays that they could no longer use his
property for ingress and.egress to their property. The Mays then
appealed to the City Council to have the two foot strip and Railey*s
property condemned and to provide her with access by city street.
At this time, the parties appeared before City Council numerous
times. The City was reluctant to spend thc money to condemn
the properties and to construct a street. The Hunt heirs and the
Shadeland residents, about 100 of uhom signed a petition,
fought any condemnation of the two foot strip. Finally, homerer,
an oral agreement nas reached mith City Council by which the
folloming was agreed upon:
(1) The Hunt heirs agreed to giv~ both Bailey and the Mays
an easement for ingress and egress and for utilities:
· (2) Mr. Bailey agreed to give an easement of ingress and egress
to the Mays:
(3) The Cit~ agreed out to tam the two foot strip: and
(4) The Mays agreed to abandon t~ ir insistance upon
condemnation and construction of a street. However, tJis
agreement mas not in writing.
The Bailey property changed hands after this agreement
was made, eventually coming into the hands of the Sheltons who
are the present owners. On March 2, 1966, Mr. Alfred L. Shelton
informed the Mays* ~nants that after April 1, 1966, they mould
not be allomed to use his property for ingress and egress, and
some time during the ~eek of March 7 placed a Ho Trespassing
sign on his property.
Sincerely yours,
WOODS, ROGERS, MUSE, WALKER, ~ THORNTOM
S! Talfourd B. Kemper
Talfourd H. Kemper"
Mr. Kemper requested that Council affirm the agreement mhich was made in
lgSO. reducing it to mriting, and that the City Manager be directed to inform Mr.
and Mrs/ Alfred L. Shelton that unless they live up to the 1950 agreement the city
mill have to cut off their water supply since the right of the city to supply ~ater
ncross the two-foot strip o~ned by the Hunt Heirs depends upon the four-p~rty
agreement made in 1950;
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eld presented the folloulug COIBUEICOtiOB setting forth his recollectiM ut the
agreement mede il 2950:
'iarchl4, 1966
City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen: ·
mere is a summation or the agreement reached xfth Council in 1950,
to tax the two foot strip extending across the ends at Shudelund,
Kellogg nad machined (old Oakland) Avenues, the Runt heirs gave
to the residents of the Roy and marley houses (nov known aa 014
Kellogg Ave., iud 824 KeIIogg Ave.) the right of ingress lad
egress to their properties across the said two foot strip, and
gate the City the right to extend to both the houses Mater, gas~
electricity and telephone. Sexernge.uos not included because both
houses had sewer lines already across their properties. In return
Bailey (824 Kellogg) sas to extend the rights of ingress mud egress
ced the above mentioned utilities, au desired, to the Roy property
(814 Kellogg). in return, the May family mouId not u~k condemna-
tion by the City of uny Ralley property, in return to the City,
neither family (maRley nor May)'mould expect the City to pave or
improve the roaduay beyond the present (ut that time) paved and
improved condition (then) currently existing at the end of
Kellogg Avenue. In other morda, the City would have no responsi-
bility for the condition of the roadway between the two foot strip
and the May property - any such upkeep would devolve upon the
Bailey and May families. Both families (May and Bailey) agreed
that such ingress and egress and the abovemeutioned utilities Mere
Oil they desired, and they agreed not to ask for condemnation by
the City of the 2' strip. City Council, the Hunt heirs and the
Bailey and May families all agreed to these conditions, and the
matter res closed. (At first Mr. Bailey had wanted the beuefits
Of the freedom of the 2' strip for himself only, but the City
Council and the Hunt heirs eere adamant that both groups - Bailey
2* strip: marley agreed and granted the May family equal *easements*
over his land as he received over the 2* strip. On this note the
matter mas closed with a sigh of relief by varlous members of City
Council.)
$incer~ y,
$/ Robert Hunt
Robert Runt'
Mr. Hunt stated that the Hunt Heirs are willing to live up to the 1950
agreement, but would lite for the agreement to be reduced to writing with the
stipulation that the city will pay the Hunt Heirs each year, us rent, Ue exact
amount Of money due from the two-foot strip of land ac taxes.
Mr. Stoller moved that the ma~t~t be referred tothe City Manager and
the City Attorney for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimosuly adopted.
ANNEXATION-ROANOKE VALLEY: Mr. Stoller read'the following statement
regard to issuing an invitation to the governing bodies of Roanoke Valley to create
a Commission to study the advantages and disadvantages of consolidation and to defer
"March 14, 1966.
Ronor~ble Rayot and Fellow Yemberc of
Hoanoke City Council,
Roanoke. Virginia.
Gentlemen:
on a collision course in annexation procedures already under Kay,
public ofricinls and interested citizens are beginning to realize
that there Is deep interest it c0n~olldotion ns u possible solu-
tion of the JurJsdicutlounl conflicts nhich nre. impedJug the
proper developaeat or the Ynlle7. Only slightly feuer than the
required musher of County citizens signed the petitions requesting
the flourd of Supervisors to initiate proceedings lending to n
consolidation referesdnm~ u supplemental petit ion mould hove
supplied the deficiency. Ynrious members or the Board hove said
individually that they mould be interested in having the ndvsntuges
and disadvantages of consolidation studied. ¥intou officlnls
signed the suppleoentnl petition. This Council adopted o resolution
stntJng it favored consolldntion. Conventionnl annexation. Je bolh
divisive and expensive. Renlizing that n similar effort n couple
of years ego ubs rebuffed, it is submitted that the winds of change
have been blaming since then and the time any be ripe for another
attempt ut solving our problems hi agreement rather than litigation.
The attnched resolution is submitted in the hope that it will
initinte a serious and authoritative study of consoHdetiono while
ut the sane tine the nunexatio~ suits now filed ore deferred, with
the thought thnt they alii be unnecessary if study Shows consolidation
to be the economical progressive and practical solution of the
proper development or the Roanoke Valley.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray S. Stoller
'Murray A. Stoiler.#
Rt. Stoller then offered the following Resolution:
"A RESOLUTION issuing an invitation to the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Roanoke end the Councils of the Towns of Salem
and Vinton to create a Commission to study the advantages and
disadvantages of consolidation. ~nd to defer annexation uhlle such
study is being made.
RLIER£AS. the~Town of Salem has initiated annexation proceed-
ings against the County of Roanoke, and certnin citizens of the
so-called 'Corridor* have initiated ~ her proceedings seeking
voluntary annexation to the Town of ~aleu, and whereas this
Council has taken steps to protect the interests of the City of
Roanoke in these proceedings while at the same tine adopting n
Resolution (No. 16870) stating that it favors consolidation; and
RHEREAS, it is believed it would be in the best interests of
the City of Roanoke as well as of the County of Roanoke and the
Towns of Salem and ¥inton that these annexation proceedings be
postponed and deferred while a serious study is nude of the advantages
and disadvantages of consolidation as an alternative solution of
the political and Jurisdictional rivalries in the Valley which are
impeding the proper development of this area.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the To=n of Salem is
requested to postpone and defer any action in the said proceedings.
and that it. the Board of Supervisors. and the Connctl of the Town
of Vinton forthwith appoint the Mayor or Chairman or other delegate
and the Reneger or County Executive or other delegate to a
Commission of eight members which shall initiate at the pro rata
expense of all the governing bodies concerned a study of the
advantages and disadvantages of consolidation of the respective
governmentnl units into one governmental unit, together with
recommendations as to procedure for consolidation if desirable and
feasible. A copy of. this Resolution shall be forthwith dispatched
to each such governing body, with the request that an answer be
given within two weeks from receipt thereof."
Mr. Smaller moved th~ adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Br. Garland.
Mr. ~heeler offered a substitute motion that the matter be taken under
advisement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Messrs. Garland
nad Stoller voting no.
PENSIONS: Mr~ Arthur N. ~atthews having resigned as a member of the Board
of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, Mayor
Dillard called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Rheeler placed In nomination the name of ~illiam R. Battle.
There being no further nominations, Mr. ~illinm R. Bnttle nas elected as
a member of the Hoard of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of the City
of Ronnoke to fill the unexpired term of RF. Arthur N. Matthews, resigned, ending
June 30, 1969, by the follo~ing vote:
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FOB #R. DATTLE: Messrs. Gorlood, Pollord. Pond, Stoller, Rteeler sad
Msyor Dill,rd ............................ 6. (Mr. Jones mbtent)
On motfom of #r. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond iud anoeiuoosly sdoptedo
the ueetitg sos odJouraed.
APPROVED
AT~EST:
/Cit~ Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, March 21, 1966.
The Council of the Cio7 of gonooke act in regular meeting in the Hustings
Court Room In the Municipal Building, Monday. March 21, 1966. at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, nlth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEArF: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Janes E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Cloreoce E. Fond, Murray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... T.
' ABSENT: None .........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager. Mr. Janes N. EJocanon
City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend Marion L.
Simmons, Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
28, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr, Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed uith
and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC BATTERS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on vehicles
fcr the Police Department, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
2 p.m., Monday, March 21, 196b, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor
Dillard anted If anyone ha~ any questions about the advertlsment, and no representa-
tive 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 follow-
ing bids:
Diamond Chevrolet Magic City Motor
Vehicle Corporation Corporation
2 Two-door Automobiles $ 3,630.46 $ 4,219.00
I Four-door Automobile 2,040.73 2,177.00
I Four-door' Station
Nagon 2.431.00 2,497.00
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 mith the recommendation of the
committee. The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
Blrst and F. B. Nebb as members of the committee.
In this connection, Mr. Stoller called attention to a letter to the editor
appearing in The Roauohe Morld-News On March 15, 1966, questioning the safety
of police cars and expressing the belief that One Of the best mays to improve the
broken doan police car situation is by purchasing them through a local dealer on a
yearly loan basis, in which the dealer would be responsible for servicing of said
.vehicles,
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displaced by the Commonwealth Housing Project and that presumably some of the
residents ia the proposed Kimball Housing Project alii lsat to move to the above
area which is non recognized os · Negro community area. that there ore some
substantial homes in this section and to erect apartment building complexes ia
the vicinity alii depreciate the value of these homes, that It Is his understanding
sate very large apartment complexes are gals9 to be constructed for Negroes at other
locations la the city and that it is his opinion if the request for rezonlng is
grunted the City of Boanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority alii attempt to
establish u housing project nearby.
Hr. Tom Stockton Fox. Attorney, representing Fralin and Waldron.
Incorporated. explained that the same matters mere presented to the City Planning
Commission mhen it considered the revised request for rezoning as were presented
to Council ut the public hearing on Hatch 7. 1966, and displayed a plot plan of ~ ·
proposed apartment building complexes, Mr. Fox pointing out that the apartments ail!
be of a high type such as either the Colonial Yorktown Apartments or the Crandviem
Apartments and certainly mill not cause a blight in the area, that there is nothing
definite mith regard to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority
making application for a housing project in this section, that there is other land
available for single family units and that, in his opinion, if Council maits for
the area to be developed for housing bna private basis it mill mait for a lung tine
Wv. 5toiler moved that in viem of the fact there is opposition to the
revised request for rezoning the matter be referred back to the City Planning
Commlssioa for further study, report and recommendation to Council.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Pollard voiced the opinion that Council has been furnished mith
sofficient evidence to settle the matter one way Or the other.
Speaking in opposition to the revised request for rezoning were Messrs.
Samo9l T. Brown, R. E. Elliott, President, Eimmerling Brothers, Incorporated,
and English Shomalter, representing namers of the Watts Estate.
After a further discussion of the matter, gr. Jones pointing out that
Council has an opportunity to permit free enterprise to take over uhat the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority has done in the past by granting the
revised request for rezonin9, and other members of Council indicating a desire to
be fair to both sides, but being of the opinion that although the proposed apartmen
project is a worthy one the location is wrong at this time, Mr. Pond moved that
the request for rezoning be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
adopted, Mr. Jones voting no.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company, irons=
mitring a list of street lights installed during the month of February, 1966, mas
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded b) Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted~
the communication was filed.
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LEGISLATION-CITY GOVERRMENT-HODSING-$LUR CLEARANCE: Conncii hating
referred the question of applying for federal mid nnder the Demonstration Cities
Program to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment nnd Rousing Authority.for investigatio
a communication from the Redevelopment end Housing Authority, expressing the
belief that the City of Roanoke should make every effort to be selected under the
Demonstration Cities Program and suggesting tbat the Chamber Of Coaoerce end other
civic organizations adopt Resolutions expressing their support of this action;
also, that the city prepare a report in support of its application, was before the
body.
In this connection, Mr. Stoller read · prepared statement and moved that
the City Manager be directed to prepare such a brief. The motion ~as seconded by
Mr. Eheeler and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: A communication from Mrs. Barton R. Morris, requesting that
~he not be considered for reappointment to the Roanoke Public Library Hoard when
her term expires Jane 30, 1966, and suggesting that if Council feels the best
interests of the Roanoke Public Library would be served by appointing someone
earlier than June to regard her communication as a letter of resignation, was
before Conncll.
Council expressing a desire that Mrs. Morris complete her present term,
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be dirfcted to prepare the proper measure
thanking her for the service she has rendered as a member of the Roanoke Public
Library Doard during which period of time tremendous progress has been made in
improving the library facilities and service. The motion Mas seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOYAL: A co~unJcatJon from Mr. Jesse H.
Hahn, recommending that the electrical switches at the City Incinerator be properly
marked and that a master directory be pst at or near all switch panels, fuse
boxes and other electrical equipment, pas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Clarence E. Pond, Chairman, Vincent S. Wheeler, Julian F. Rirst, I. Jones
Keller, J. R. Hahn and Lawrence R. Noell for study, report and recommendation to
Council. Yhe motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICER$~
TRAFFIC-SIDBNALE, CDRB AND GUTtER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having
referred the question of the quality of paint purchased last year for street
marking to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation, the City Manager
submitted the following report with regard to the curb and gutter, line marking
and street paving programs of the city:
"Roanoke, Virginia
March 21. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is submitted in report, comment, and recommendation
to the City Council concernin~ certain public works* programs,
which have received or require attention at this particular
time.
1. Curb and ~utter
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la the current budget, there are approprlnted $50.000
for constructing curb, gutter and sidewalk ut various locations
throughout the City. or this sum, upproximntely $12,ooo mas
expended installing these improvements adjacent to various
school and purh properties,
At the end of last construction season there rewuloed to
be completed approximately 800 feet or curb cud gutter no
~hittle Street and elcgfield Avenue In the aspleton Heights
area. The property owners hud already paid their one-bali
share of the cost when it mas determined that current funds
mould be insufficient. This largely occurred us a result of
our inability to accurately estimate expenses on several
streets until construction mas in progress. It had been
anticipated tbat the program would be extended after January
1, uhlch would have solved the problem, but this did not
occur and additional funds do not now seem forthcoming before
tbe next fiscal year.
The City has been la contact math last year's contractor
mho has agreed to complete this worh at the same unit prices
if it can be done without delay. Based on these prices the
800 feet of curb und gutter could be completed for approxiuutely
$3,500. Since the nine pFOpbFty owners involved have already
paid their one-half cost, it is felt it necessary to request
that this appropriation be authorized to complete this work
mithout malting until after July 1. The City Auditor advises
that to delay mould require refunding the monies already paid
by the property owners and amaiting a new contract before
accepting their payment based on next year's bids.
It is recommended that City Council by budget ordinance
amendment appropriate the sum of $3,500 for the purpose of
concluding this curb and gutter work.
lo the portion of this report dealing with the paring
program, there are included comments mith respect to the City's
future curb aud gutter ~ork.
2. Line ~arkin9
The condition of the traffic lines on the streets in the
City has beeu commented upon previously by and before City
Council. Mr. J. D. Sink, Superintendent of Traffic Engineering
and Communications, has closely studied this matter and is of
the opinion that funds can be handled within the present budget
to purchase paint to repaint some of the more strategic and
necessary traffic lanes. His personnel have already commenced
centering the streets for thismarking. It will not be possible
to cover the entire City.
As has been previously indicated to Council, it is desirable
that the line-marking program be set up to provide for tmo
paintings a year or at least one good painting with sufficient
funds to handle heavy traffic areas on a tuice-year basis. In
the budget that will be proposed to the Council for 1966-67,
funds for this purpose will be included in the hope that the
Cooncil will approve.
3. Street Paring
As also has been previously mentioned with Council, in the
current fiscal budget, funds mere eliminated for the plant mix
program, The maintenance of streets is an essential to the
City and there should be a provisiom In each annual budget for
a paving program as it is with other maintenance items. It is
estimated that the program of tbe City should handle at this
time approximately $250,000. While the program is needed, to
request such funds from the Council would be in considerable
conflict with your approved budget.
~e face three things: If no morh is done mithin this
calendar year, the streets mill be in a serious situation
before another paving season in 1967. If the City malts until
after the adoption of the budget on July 1, it mill incur higher
costs in paving, together with some doubt Sqat contractors
could complete the mork during seasonal meat'er.
Ne face tbe situation with both the paving and the curb
and gutter program. The fiscal year divides into the middle of
the construction season. The logical arrangement would be for
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the Council to indicate its concurrence to a paving program to
be commenced is Jnae with the bills becoming payable in July
out of the new fiscal year. This runs counter to the Charter
requirements on certification and appropriation or funds before
contracts ore let.
It is recommended that the Council give attention to whether
it Is in nose say possible for a program tm he ontborJzed Jn the
late winter, or eaFly spring of each year math funds to be pro-
vided within the July I fiscal year. This mould be proposed both
for paring and curb and gutter.
Respectfully submitted.
S~ Julian F. Hirer
City Manager*
Mr. Garland moved that Cooncil concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager that $3,500 be appropriated to complete norb and gutter construction on
Mhittlc Street and Mlngfield Avenue and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#16919) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ;170, *Capital,*
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 153.)
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, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
After a further discussion of the recommendations of the City Manager,
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Manager be directed to proceed wit~ the preparation
of a street paving program, including blacktopping and patching, In the total
amount of $150,000.OO for further consideration by Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then moved that the report of the City Manager be filed. The
notion vas seconded by MFo Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HEALYH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager.submitted a written report,
recommending that $300 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to
Travel Expense and Education in the Health Department budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloling emergency Ordinance:
(~16920) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section m40, "Health
Department,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. Rg, page 154.)
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, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
GARBAGE REMOVAL-PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the
following report, recommending that Council authoriae the acquisition of nine
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properties needed for the expansion of East Cate Landfill nod future East Gate Park
end that $?,145.00 be appropriated to supplement the existing appropriation of
$40,000o00 for this project:
'March 21. 1966
Roanoke. Virginia
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
There is attached a report to me from Mr, Milliam F. Clark.
City Engineer, advising that the City has obtained three additional
options in connection nith properties to be acquired along North
Avenue, H. E., for the expnnsion of the East Gate Landfill and
future East Gate Park. These three properties total $14,250.
A, It Is recommended that the Council by appropriate
resolution authorize the purchase of these three
properties.
It will be additionally noted in Hr. Clark's memorandum that there
are six properties on which the City has been unable to locate or
receive a reply from the owners.
B. It is recommended that the Council by appropriate
action direct the City Attorney to institute
appropriate legal proceedings to acquire these
six properties in mhich the City has been unsuc-
cessful by other methods.
C. It is further recommended that the Council by budget
ordinance amendment appropriate the sum of $7,145 to
supplement the existing appropriation of $40,O00 for
this project.
These additional funds are necessary to accomplish the above
purchases, in recognition that $30,220 has already been expended
or encumbered.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the purchase
of three of the properties:
(~16921) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition of
certain land necessary for the expansion of the East Gate Landfill and future East
Gate Park upon certain terms and provisions; amd providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 154.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for
the acquisition of six of the properties by condemnation:
(~16922) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition by the City of
certain properties needed to be acquired for the expansion of the City's East Gate
Landfill and for the future East Gate Park; authorizing and directing the City
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Attorney to acquire any one or more of sold properties by condemnation proceedings
brought la the same of the City; providing tar payment by the City of the fair
market value of said properties; and providing for au emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook No. 29. page
Mr, Stolier moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Mheeler tod adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. St,liar offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance appropriating the
$7,145:
(m!6923) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #170, 'Capital,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was sec~dded
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred a request that sanitary
sewers be installed in the Fairland Section to the City Manager for the purpose
of baying a sanitary sewer project worked up for the area for further consideration
the City Manager submitted a mritten report, transmitting the following communica-
tion from the City Engineer:
'March 17, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F, Nirst, City Manager
FROM: William F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Sanitary Sewer Project - Fairland Area.
We have had under study the matter Of a possible sanitary
sewer project to serve the area generally south and west of
Nershber§er Road and Interstate Route §~1, in the vicinity of
Fairland Lake Swim Club. This area is one Of the last remaining
large sections of the City which has septic tanks. A water-
borne sanitary sewer project for the area has been proposed in
the budget for the last several years. This present windy was
isitlated by a citizen's letter received by Council,
On Tuesday, March 1, 1966, an informal public meeting was
held lu the audttori=m of the Forest Park School to discuss this
p~uposal. Thirty-one (31) residents of the area were in attend-
ance, The City was represented by City Manager, Julian F. Hirst,
City Engineer, William Clark, and Engineering Chief Draftsman,
Robert Pugh. The proposed project was explained and oumerous
questions received. The estimate Of the City for the entire
project is }120,000, which it is anticipated would be shared
equally by the City and property owners'served. Based on front
footage served, the property owners would pay approximately
$5.$0 per foot, At the end of the meeting approximately one-
half of the persons present indicated favor in our proposal,
mhile approximately one-half indicated opposition.
The City has subsequently received a petition from the area
signed by 144 persons opposed to the project. Of this number,
63 properties are represented by the landowners of the subject
area. ~hese 63 properties are fifty percent (50$) of the total
ownerships in the area to be served.
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There ere now sase dwellings nh'ich ire beginning to
experience septic funk trouble. The proximity of Fairlund
Luke sakes this on even greater reason for concern. The City
Health Departsent is Baking an investigation Of the situation
and mill report their findings Jn the not-too-distant future.'
The City Manager then presented the petition signed by 144 persons
opposing the project.
In this connection, a group of the residents of the area appeared before
Council, mith Mrs. Dewey S. 'Looney, Jr., acting as spokessan, and objected to
being required to pay aa excessive amount for sanitary sewers mhen they already
have septic tanks.
Mr. Jones moved that the petition of the objectors be received and filed
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Mheeler then named that action on the sewer project be deferred. Th
motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PARES AND PLAY6ROUNDS: The City Attorney submitted'the following report
with reference to dedicating property acquired from Mr. Maury L. Strauss as a
public park:
"March 16, 1966
To the Mayor and Members
of the City Council
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the City's acquisition of 11.098 acres
of land in the ~ity o! goanoke and 14.??~ acres of adjoining land
in Roanoke County. both lying On Peters Creek between Shenandoah
Avenue and Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike has been concluded and that
deeds conveying said land to the City have been recorded in the
appropriate Clerks' Offices, the sum of $44,312.?1 having been
paid to Wilmont Realty Corporation and Mr. Maury L. Strauss,
jointly, said Corporation having been the record owner of the
land conveyed.
It is suggested to the Council that the time may now be
appropriate for the Council by ordinance to officially dedicate
and establish said land as a public park and recreational area
and to officially provide the name by which the same will here-
after be known. At the direction of the Council I shall be pleased
to prepare such ordinance as may be deemed in order.
Respectfully,
SI J. N. Kincanon
James N. Kincanon*
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure dedicating the property for a public park and recreational use and
providing for the park to be named Strauss Park. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CLAIMS: The City Manager and the City Attorney submitted the following
report #ith reference to a claim Of Mr. Paul C. Romeo in the amount of $19T.50
for damages to his automobile as a result of colliding with a man-hole cover on
Tenth Street, N. M., in the vicinity of Grayson Avenue:
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"March IT, 1966
To the Mayor and the Members of
Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
At four meeting held on Febrnarf 28, 1966, yom referred to
the undersigned for consideration and report to the Council a
comeunicatlon from Mr. Paul C. Romeo to the City Council request-
Jag the City*s payment of certain damages which resulted to Mr.
Romeo*s automobile on November lO, 1965. mhen the same ran over
a sewer manhole cover located in loth Street, N. U** uhich, upon
becoming dislodged, tilted and damaged certain underparts of the
automobile. Estimates given the owner by three local automobile
repair shops of the cost of repair of the damage sustained are
in the amounts of $162.oo. $195.o0 and $225.00.
Official reports made by the Police Department and by the
Superintendent of the street division of the City's Public Marks
Department at the time of or immediately following the accident
are enclosed herewith. Summariaed, the reports Indicate to the
undersigned a so-called *unavoidable accident** occurring without
fault or negligence aa the part of Mr. Romeo, the City, or any
other person or agency.
Insofar as all facts are known, Mr. Romeo*s automobile mas
operated at the time in n completely careful, proper and lawful
manner. The sewer manhole structure, located in the paved,
traveled portion of lOth Street, N. M., mas of such design as
mas intended to be located in streets and highmays, reasonably
sufficient to support the meight of automobiles, trucks and
other vehicles which might be driven over the structure.
Doubtless, many thousands of other such vehicles had previously
defective or that the City or any of its agents or employees
become dislodged by passage of a vehicle over it. Prior to the
to the City, officially or otherwise, of the existence of any
condition of the manhole structure mhich might give cause to
accident or injury; and the exact cause of the dislodgment
conditions known by a city to exist in its streeta and mays and
A city is not liable for damage or injury sustained by those
using its public streets and ways unless it has failed, after
opinion that the City is not legally obligated to Mr. Romeo for the
damage described in his letter to the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kiflcanon
City Attorney
SI Julian F. Hirst
Mr. 5toller moved that the request be denied. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
AIRPORT: The Airport Committee submitted the following report in
connection with the request of the Shenandoah Valley Leasing Corporation for the
right of access to and from the runways and taxi strips of Roanoke Municipal
(Woodrum) Airport from the site of a proposed hangar:
#Ronnohe, Virginia
March 16, ]96~
To Roanoke City Council
Ronnoke, Va.
Geoilemen:
On March 9, 1966 Council's Airport Cowmittee met to consider
the request~of Shenandoah Voll~y Leasing Corporation rot right or
access to the runways and taxiwnys of the Municipal Airport from
privately owned property on which they propose to build a hangar
to conduct their aircraft leasing business? This matter nas
presented to Council February 21, 1966 by Mr. L. C. Musgrove and
was unanimously referred to the Airport Cowmittee for study,
report and recommendation to Council.
The Coumittee recommends:
That the request of Shenandoah Valley Leasing Corporation for
useful access to the Municipal Airport be delayed until the Land-
Hangar and Lease portion of the consultants study, now being
conducted by Howard, Needles, Tamen and Rergendorff thru the
Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission, be made available to
the City: and
That in order to expedite this matter, without penalizing the
land owners, the City Manager arrange with the Regional Planning
Commission to have the consultants perform the Land-Hangar and
Lease portion of the study first and make this separate report
available to the City as soon as possible t6 facilitate adopting
a suitable Land-Lease Policy.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy L. Webber
Roy L. W~bber, Chairman*
Iff this connection, Mr. Lawrence C. Musgrove, Attorney, representing the
Shenandoah Valley Leasing Corporation, appeared before Council and urged that
action be taken on the request as soon as possible.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Airpor!
Committee and that action on the request of the Shenandoah Valley Leasin9 Corporatiol
be deferred and the City Manager directed to request the Roanoke Valley Regional
Planning Commission to have Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff, Consultants,
perform the land-hangar and lease portion of its study first and make this separate
report available to the city as soon as possible to facilitate adopting a suitable
land-lease policy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on the construction of tennis courts in Golden Park, Shrine Hill Park and Strauss
Park submitted the following report:
*March 17, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Rids were received 5fid opened before City Council at its
regular meeting on Monday, March Id, 1966, concerning the con-
struction of tennis courts at Golden Park, Shrine Hill Park, and
Strauss Park. As shown On the attached Tabulation of Rids, the
low bid was submitted by John A. Hall ~ Company, Incorporated
i~ the amount Of $14,307.40. The engineer's estimate for this
work was $15,O00.
The proposed construction includes three (3) new courts at
Shrine Rill Park and two (2) each at Golden and Strauss Parks.
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The five courts at Shrine Hill and Golden mere bid last Jmly
aid rejected as too high. The low bid received at that time
would have cost approximately $2,450 per court, whereas the
present proposal is for approximately $400 per court less.
The sam of $4,500 was budgeted for the courts at Straoss
Park, The bid price for the tmo proposed courts fs $4,230,00;
one-half of this sum mill be relmburseable under the Federal
Open Space project for the developueut of that park. The other
five courts will cost $10,157.40o and the sum of $7,500 is
available in the budget.
It is hereby recommended that a contract be amarded to
John A. Hall and Company. Incorporated in tbe amount of
$14,38To40. The additional sum of $2,651.40 must be appro-
priated as the difference between the bid price and funds
arailable for the Shrine Hill and Golden Park courts. The
contractor has stated his ability to commence this con-
struction immediately, and all of these courts should be
available for use by Memorial Day.
APPROVED: S! Rober~ A, G~r]gnd
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
APPROVED: S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
APPROVED: SI B, Bt Thgmpsgn
B. B. Thompson, Purchasing Agent*
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
John A. Hall and Company:
(~16924) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for the construction of
certain tennis courts at the City's Golden Park, Shrine Hill Park and Strauss Park;
rejecting certain other bidsreceived therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook Ho. 29, page 157.)
Mr. Garland 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.
Rt. Garland then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional sun of $2,651.40:
(=16925) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170, *Capital**
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 15§.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler a'nd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
RECREATION DEPARTMENt-PARaS AND PLAYGHOUNDS: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on the construction of sidewalks, curbs, paved parking lot
and a gravel driveway at Eureka Park Recreation Center submitted the following
report:
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#March IT, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its meeting on
#oaday, #arch 14, 1966 concerning the construction of sidewalks,
curbs, paved parking lot and gravel drive at Northwest Civic
Center in Eureka Park. As shown on the attached tabulation Of
bids, the low bid was submitted by Salem Paving Corporation in
the amount of $3,412.10. The sun of $3,215.00 has been appro-
priated and is available for this construction.
This work is necessary to complete the minimum outside improve-
ments shomn on the plans for the Community building recently
erected in E~e~a Park. Cement concrete sidewalks mill be
installed across the front and to the side and rear exits of the
building. A small parking lot, which will accomodate 10-15
carso will be constructed along the existing park road in front
of the building, including curbing. A gravel drive will be
installed at the rear service entrance.
It is hereby recommended that a contract be awarded to Salem
Paving Corporation in the amount of $3,412.10 and that $197.10
be appropriated as an addition to the available funds.
APPROVED: SI Jan~s E, Jgn~s Chairman
James Z. Jones
APPROVED: S/ Benton O. Dillard
Mayor Benton O. Dillard
APPROVED: S/ Murray A. Stellar
Murray A. Stellar"
Hr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the com-
mittee and Offered the follomJng emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
the Salem Paving Corporation:
(=16926) AN ORDINANCE awardin9 a contract for the construction of
certain sidewalks and curbs, a paved parking lot and a gravel driveway at the
City's Eureka P~rk Recreation Center; rejecting certain other bids received
therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinaoce, see Ordinance Book No, 29, page 159.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr, Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional $197.10:
(~16927) AN ORDINANCE to. amend and reordain Section ~170, "Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 160.)
Mr. Jones 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, Stellar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
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MATER DEPARY#E~T: The coowittee appointed to tabulate bids received on
cleaning and painting the Interior of a 2,000.000 gallon steel standpipe known us
the 'Carroll Avenue Standplpeo= submitted the following report:
'March 16, 1966
To the Council
City of Roaoohe
Roanoke, Virginia
6~ntlemen:
Your committee bus wet to review bids on Cleaning and Painting
the City Mater Department's Carroll Avenne Standpipe. Tun bids
were received on this work at City Council*s March 14, 1966 meeting,
as follows:
1. Dominion Tank ~ Iron Co., Inc. $10,711.20
P. O. Box 946
Petersburg. Virginia
2. Stetsco Service Company 13,161.00
p. O. BOX 3213
Charlotte, North Carolina 20203
Each bid was accompanied by 6~ bid bond.
Unit prices for possible repair worh to be done if authorized
by the City Manager:
Dominion Tank Stetseo
R~pair ~ Irgn C9,* Inct Servic~ Co,
(a) Rivet head replaced $0.60 Has None
(b) Melding, per lineal foot 3.00 $1.50
(c) Pit repaired by welding 1.00 .50 to 5.00
The bid of Dominion Yank ~ Iron Co., Inc. appears to be the
lomest and best. Your committee recommends, therefore, that the
contract be awarded to Dominion Tank ~ Iron Co., Inc.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Murray At St~)ler
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman ·
S! Jgsep~ ~. Broqqn
Joseph A. Brogan"
Rayor Dillard ................................... ?.
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INTROOUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
MUNICIPAL COURT: Ordinance No. 16909, amending Section 1, Chapter 4,
Title XXIII, of The Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956, defining the offense of
disturbing the peace ned providing n penalty therefor, having previously been
before Council for its first reading, read nad laid over, ems agate before the
body, Mr, Stoiler offering the following for its second reading ned fiaa~ adoption:
ISlbg09) AN O~DINANCE amending ned reordainiog Sec. I of Chap;er
Title X~III, of the Code of the City of Woanokeo t956, defining the offense of
disturbing the peace and proridin9 a penalty therefor.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 151.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foiloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MUNICIPAL COURT: Ordinance No. 16910, amending Section 2, Chapter 4,
Title XXIII, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, defining the offense Of
disturbln9 any public performance given in the City of Roanoke and providing a
penalty therefor, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the follo~in9
for its second readiu9 and final adoption:
(~16910) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 2 of Chapter 4,
Title XXIII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, defining the offense of
disturbing any public performance given in the City and providing a penalty therefor
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 152.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas 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.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16914, permitting a
building owned by Messrs. E. T. Whaley and J. W. Whaley located at the northwest
corner of Campbell Avenue and Sixth Street, S. W., to encroach over the north line
of Campbell Avenue. having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, sas again before the body, Mr. Wheeler offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(Xlbgl4) AN ORDINANCE permitting a certain building now erected and
owned by E. T, Mhaley and J. M. Whaley located at the northwest corner of 6th Street
and Campbell Avenue, S. W., and known and described as the southerly portion of Lot
16, Section 19, according to the F. Rorer Map, to encroach OVer the north line of
Campbell Avenue, S.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page
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Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouJag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council baying directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure appointing Mr. John A. Kelley as a member of the Mill
Mountain Development Committee, he presented same: mhereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered
the following Resolution:
(#16929I X RESOLUTION appointing a member to the Rill Mountain Develop-
ment Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Boob No. 29, page 161.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Rt. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS= None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BONDS-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mayor Dillard presented copies of previous
Ordinances providing for the holding of a bond referendum on a civic center project
for the information of ~ouncil.
hr. Jone~ moved that the ~ity Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measures calling f~r a bond referendum on a civic center project on June 14, 1966.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Stoller advised that the law firm of Moods,
Rogers, Muse, Walker and Thornton has offered to naive any charge for legal services
rendered in connection with the proposed civic center project and moved that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure expressing the appreciation
of Council for this generous gesture. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the committee ~onposed of Messrs. Robert W.
Woody, Chairman, Herman H. Peri,r, James L. Triable, Denton O. Dillard, Robert
Garland and James E. Jones be requested to work with the City Attorney in the
p~eparation of the proper measures calling for a bond referendum on the proposed
civic center project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
PLANNING: The City Clerk advised that Messrs. John D. Cop,abaTer ~nd
John P. Wheeler have quallfied as members of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission for terms of threeyears each ending December 31, 1960.
On notion of Mr. Jones. seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the report was filed.
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PLANNING: The City Clerk adeised that Mr, Aylett B. Coleman has qu·lified
as · member of the City Plan·lng Commission to fill the unexpired term at Mr.
Jallaa X. Martin deceased, ending December 31. 1966.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the
report mas filed.
On motion of Hr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
~ity Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING.
Monday, March 28, 1966.
The Council of the City of Ronnoke met in regulur meeting ia the Bustings
Court Room in the Municipal Building, Monday, March 2B. 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour. uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Jones E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr.,
Clarence E. Pond, Mortal A. Stoller, Vincent S. Uheeler nnd Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: Hose ...........................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst. City Manager. Rr, James N. Kincsnon,
City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Hustnf A.
Johnson, City Rescue Hission.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
1966, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed with
and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PA~K$ AND PLAYGROUNDS: pursuant to notice of advert lsement for bids on the
construction of a park shelter in Robert Ball Smith pork and in Strauss Pork.
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday, Retch 28. 1966, und
to be opened at that hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked If anyone had any
questions about the advertisement, and no representative present raisin9 any questiol
the Hayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids: where-
upon, the City Clerk opened and Feud the following bids:
Bidder Smith Park ~trauss Pork Gross Sum
Hodges Lumber Corp. $12,553.00 $13,095.00 $24,698.00
Services, Incorporated 12,475.00 13,971.00 26,446.00
#. H. Emerson 12,855.49 13,429.89 26,285.38
Marvin A. Puff 13,600.00 13,740.00 27,340.00
Crutchlom Construction
Company, Incorporated - 14,660.00 15,690.00 30,550.00
Mr, Stoller moved thor the bids he referred to o 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., Choirmnn, B. B. Thompson
and ~illian F. Clarl as members of the ce=mitten.
SCHOOLS: Hr. Samuel P. McNeil, President of the Blue Ridge Educational
Television Association, appeared before Council and requested permission to use fire
acres of land in Fishburn Pork and the City Farm tract on which to build au
educational television station, plus additional land for n roadway from Overland
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Bold, S. M., to the proposed site, Mr. McNeil ndvilio9 th·t the Federnl Government
h·s ·pproved this site end thou it is ·ecelsory to secure permission for the use
thereof from the city in order to make npplicntio· for federnl funds rot the
project.
Nv. Stoller moved th·t the Hnyor ·ppoint · committee to look nt the
proposed site ned submit its recommend·lion ·s soon ns possible on mbether the
city should lease the site to the Blue Ridge Educntiou·l Television Aslocintio·.
The motion mos seconded by Mr. Wheeler nnd unnuimoully ndopted.
mayor Dillard appointed #essrs. Roy ~. Pollard, Sr.o Cbnlrmano Cllrence
Pond and Benton O. Dillard as members of the committee.
t~TITIONS AND COHHUNICATIONS:
TRAILERS: A communicntion from Mr. Samuel T. Brown, requesting permission
to place an office trailer on property located on the north side of Shenandoah Avent
No M., betmeen Eighteenth Street ned Nineteenth Street. mas before Council.
Hr. Stoller voiced the opinion that to grout such permission mould be
focllitntlng if not starting a bid trend and moved that the request be denied.
The motion failed for luck of n second.
Mr. Garland pointed out tbot the location is not in I residential area
end moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council. The motion las seconded by Hr. Jones
adopted, HFs Stoller voting no.
TRAILERS: Council hnvJeg referred to the City .Planning Commission for
study, report' and recommendation the question of a blanket elimination of nil
trailers mithin the City of Roanoke, including camper units and boat trailers, as
mall ns the matter of parking of automobiles in residential areas over an extended
period of ~ime while they are being repaired, a communication from Rt. Donald
Sullivan, requesting that any Ordinance adopted tike into consideration individual
locnlities and property terrain, mas before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be referred to the City Planning
Commission for its information in connection math it's study. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Garland tnd unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: ComuunicntIons from the Hashington Heights, Westside
and Helrose Parent-Teacher Associations, requesting that the school crossing
problem be studied by Council, the Ronnohe City School Hoard and the City manager,
that proper action be tnken promptly for the safety of the children of Roanoke
and that school.crossing guards be employed, trained nnd placed at the proper
nnd necessary corners nnd crossings ~roughout the city. were before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved thnt the communications be referred to the City Hlnager
for his informition in connection with his study of the latter. The motion wes
seconded by Br. pond and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having ·pproved the application of Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, to the Civil Aeronautics Bonrd for un amendment to its certificate
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of public convenience aid necessity for Route*O? so aa to authorize scheduled air
transportation between Roanoke, Virginia, aid Nen York,Nem York - Neoark, Nen Jersey
and certain Intermediate points, end knclng directed tknt the City of Boanoke make
application to the CI'vll Aeronautics Board to intervene in the pending case, and
baying authorized the employment of consultant nad legal services in support of the
lnterveatIOOo a motion by Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, to the Civil Aeronautics
Board to expedite the hearing on its application nos before the body.
The City Attorney advising that the City of Roanoke is filing an answer
prior to March'30, 1966~ Hr~ StolleF~moved that the motion of Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, be filed. The~motion mas seconded by Nra Wheeler nod nnonfmoesly
adopted.
~EPORT$ OF OF¥ICESS:
PAY PLAN: Council having taken under advisement n proposed acm clussiflca~
tins and pay plan as prepared by the Public Administration Service, the City Mssager
submitted an 18-page report on his review of the proposed plan with the following
recommendations:
#1. That revisions, as listed in Appendix A of this RepoFtv be
made by the Personnel Board to the recently adopted
Classification plan.
2. That revisions~ as listed in Appendix B to this Report, be
made to the PaT Plan as submitted to the City Coun~l.
3. That the entire salary, schedule within the consultants
Plan be upgraded by five percent (5~}.~ In their December
1965 presentation, PSA stated their proposal was
conservative. It is found to be such. While conservatism
may In instances be wise, in this case it is believed to
be detrimental to the value of the Plan and to the Plan's
correct application to prerafllog circumstances. Many
inequities con be resolved by this upgrading. A number of
positions and 9romps of positions fall below the average of
comparable competitive or measurable positions as examined
by PSA Jn their data accumulation. There is no Feason why
the City should not be at least average or above average
in its pay scale. If a plan is initiated at a belom average
basis'it stands a difficult, if not impossible, chance of
maintaining proper pace through the years that follow.
4. That the imple=entation of the new plan be accomplished b?
aoving emplo?ees into the step number corresponding =lth
their step number under the City's present plan. PSI
proposed the move, for each employee, be into that step in
the nan plan having the salary next highest above the current
salary of an employee. This meant increases in some cases
Of only one or two dollars per employee and in several
instances only fifty cent increases. These are meager
adjustments especially uhere there have been no salary
changes in two or three years. Additionally, and more
important, implementation by other than the step to step
method unwisely dissolves the length of service relationships
among many associated employees.
Under this recommendation employees mould retroactively on
January 1, 1966, go [o their respective step in the nam
plan. Such step advancement as mould have been in order
after January 1, 1966, under the old plan mould
similarly take place retroactively under the new plan.
It wm recommended by PSA, and is herein concurred, that ~here
be no reduction in salary or wage to any employee in
transition from the former plan to a new p~on. In a very
· few instances employees will be at salary above their
classification range but this cannot be avoided.
5. That proposed 'Pay Plan Ha/es' prepared bI the Personnel
Department be adopted. That step a~vancemeut within the
plan be in accordance with those rules. Copies of the Rules
are being made available to City Council. These rules
provide that step advancement be by merit and that at least
one year be completed in a step before advancement.
6. That the use of he,f-stem for en~nrv sdvsncemeBt or other
Salary adJusttents be disc*mt!lied. When edvlocetnuts or
odJestuentl ere tide they should be in rill-step i·creueets.
The use of hill-steps contributes to confusion or Job
reis,ion*hips ·Ed ret*yes the order of n plan.
7. That when periodic adjustments ·re mldq to bent(it eamlovees
due to cost of living, chanqes iR ecoa*my, ese.. they be
aide by an ·cross the hoard adjustment in the eat*re plan.
To this purpose, rnr lamed*ntt con*idem, ion, recoouendntion
hauber 8 fellows.
5. That there be included in the 1966-67 Budqet · lump su~
representative of · five percent (5~) increase in the salary
~inn for I six ion,hz period. It would be proposed that the
reserve of this nB*un, mould alloo City Council, st the time
and ut itl discretion, to
1967, if warranted, and n con,luau,ion of the present trend
of conditions would indicate that such npgrsding mill then be
warranted.
9. That throuqh established ordinances and rules
proposed rules, the Personnel Department periodically seth
adlustments in ~cb classifications and pay plan positions.
This Js an input,ant port of plan anOn,entice and is a p, iue
objective in the purpose of this new department.
10. That the study of overtime pay be continued, lurk on this is
under way. it hod been hoped it could be completed
simultaneously with this report but time did not permit.
11. That a pay scale plan be developed to cover.department head
positions. This should be done as quickly as possible.
Present salaries ore. in many instances, considerably out
of line with entitlements to the positions and with the
salary levels within respective fields. Along with the need
to adequately compensate incumbent department heads, it Is
apparent in each instance of on OCCUrring vacancy that the
City at prevailing levels cannot compete in obtaining
competent people. It mould be beneficial to hove n range
for each position, or for comparable positions, to assure
orderly progression for incumbents and adjust offerings
to neu personnel commensuroto uith their qualifications.
12. That the City, upon completion of this classification and pay
pro~ect move into study of fa) retirement pr.qram, (b) hospitali-
zatJon~ and ¢c) leave benefits. These should be tah~n in order
named. They nh*hid be handled one st a time to insure complete
attention to each.. Such ~ill take time but the study *nd
resulting accomplishments are essential to n proper and
up-to-date personnel pr*gram.
13. That a pr,qram of employee information be developed. This
embodies fa) that such Classification and Pay Plans ns are
finally adopted be thoroughly explained to oll employees
through supervisory channels; and (b) that the Pecsonnel
Dep~rtment prepare a booklet for employee distribution outlin-
ing the essentials of classification, pay, retirement, leave,
and other condltiols and benefits of employment with the
City.*
The City Manager also submitted the following estimated appropriation
requirements for the proposed Pay Plan, including recommended revisions:
Monthly Additional
Department Personal Service Monthly Service
or Office October, lqb5 Requirement
Nm,er $ 31,388 $ 5,873.63
Police 56,655 11,362.50
Public [elfare 26,645 4,555.90
Packs and Recreation 13,676 2,916.72
Health 17,34h 3,670.56
Boardof Assessors 920 26.00
Juvenile and Domestic Rel.
Ct, 5,447 1,490.50
Building 4,333 634.00
Airpcrt 5,703 711.36
Library 8,1qO 1,592.30
Auditor 5,641 878.50
City Attorney 500 119.00
Air Pollution 633 46.00
Additional
6 Months
Jan. - June 30, 1966
$ 35,151
68,175
27,335
17,500
22,024
156
B,943
3,B04
4,265
11,353
5o271
714
288
237
238
Registrar $ 703 $ 37.00, . $ 222
Market 3,193 364.00 - 2,184
Oellaqaemt T~x ' 760 74.50 447
Ferckaslug 1.725 232,50 1,395
City Manager 9S3 173.00 1,039
Maeicipal Court 1,868 531.00 3,156
plaaala9 2,878 S8.O0. 348
Persoumel 960 55.50 333
Board of Zoning 178 32.50 195
Fire 70,008 10,008.00 60~048
Schools 76,847 11,644.07 69,869
PUbliC Works .... 129,269 .~6t100.65 96t604
Totnl . , $479.639 $73,490.~9' $440.851
Monthly Personal Service Estimated - Present plus proposed $544,129'
A large number of city.employees mere present and spokesmen for various
departments Indicated n desire to be heard as soon after there is sufficient time to
study the proposed plea.
The Reverend William F. Milholland, Chairman.of the Advisory Committee
to the Department of Public Welfare. stated that the Advisory Committee is extremely
desirous of seeing the pay scale for Social Workers increased in an effort to reduce
the large turnover in the personnel of the Department of Public Welfare.
Mr. Jones moved that Council take the plan under advisement in order that
the members of the body might have an opportunity to study same with n viem of
acting thereon as soon as possible. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller and
unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City
Manager submitted the folloming report recommending that Council authorize the
acquisition .o.f four parcels of land necessary for the expansion of the East Gate
Landfill and future East Gate Park and appropriate the additional sum of $10,000 in
connection mith the project:
"Roanoke. Virginia
March 26, 1966
HonorableMayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is attached o report from Mr. W. F. Clark, City
Engineer, as to the remaining properties involved in the City's
acquisition of land adjacent to the East Gate Landfill.
Consistent sith the report, the follomin9 recommendations
are made to the Council:
1. That the Council by resolution authorize the
purchase of the Bertie F. Vaden property at the
appraised amount of $750.
2. That the Council authorize official offer to be
made on properties B. C, and D and if the offers
ere not accepted that the matters be turned over
to the City Attorney for appropriate legal action
tomard acquisition.
3. That the Council by budget ordinance amendments
appropriate the sum of $10,000 to enable the
acquisitien of the above properties uhicb will
conclude tbs matter and to cover all incidental
cOstS such as condemnation, appraisal and title
examination.
Respectfully submitted,
Julian F. Hlrst
City Mm ager'
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Hr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recoemendntien of the City
Manager and offered the follouingeuergency Ordinance authorizing the purchase of
land from Mrs. Bertie F. Vndea:
(o16930} AN(ROINANCE authorizing and providing for the acquisition o!
certain land necessary for the expansion of the East Gate Landfill and future East
Gate Park upon certain terms and provisions; and providing for ns emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce. see Ordinnnce Boot No. 29, page 162.}
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler nnd adopted by the follouieg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
Mr. Stoller offered the follouing emergency Ordinance authorizing the
acquisition of three other parcels of loud:
(=16931) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of certnii
properties necessary for the expansion of the City's East Gate Landfill and for the
future East Gate Park; authorizing the City ManngeF to make to the owners thereof
offers for the City's purchase of said properties; providing for the acquisition of
said properties by condemnation, nnder certain circumstances, and for a right of
entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance. Dook No. 29. page 163.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the followino vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional sum of $10,000:
(=16932) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170, 'Capital,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance.Dook No, 29, page 164.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. Yhe motion
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred a request of the Mill
Mountain playhouse Company that the City of Roanoke forgive rental due the city roi
the summer of 1966, forgive the assessment against the company for ~ s proportionut
share of repairs to the air circulation system in Rockledge Inn atop Mill Mountain
discontinue charging rent for the durntion Of its lease and allocate funds to the
company on an annual basis to the City Manager for the purpose of furnishing more
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detailed Information: along math his recommendation, the City Manager submitted o
urittea report, tr~as'uitting the fellouing communication from the Mill Mountain
Playhouse Company ouoosrizieg its plans for the coming oesson~
'March 9o 1966
Mr. Julian Hiram
City #~nsgor.
City of Roonohe
Roanoke. ¥1rginJn
Dear Mr. Hiram:
In accordance uith our conversation this morning, I au
writing to outline specifically the improvements that me
tiaa nith our operation this sumler of the Playhouse on Mill
Mountain.
As you khan, the Playhouse Compsny was fora ed last year as a
non-profit project uith the purpose Of enlarging the cultural
resources of the Roanoke Valley, particularly in terms of theatre.
Oo October 22, 1965, I was engaged by the Board of Directors
ss Producer, and since that time ue have done extensive planning
and bare decided to expand our operations considerably this
The Improvements we propose to make Jn the building itself
1. Installation of three S-ton air-conditioning
units In the auditorium.
location more accessible to the public.
3. Moving the existing box office, which usu
blocks off a considerable part of the bulldJng*s
5. Improvement of actoFS' dressing roan fscilities,
and their consolidation in one location.
6. Painting the building, inside and out.
?. Making the grounds and the area lonediatel!
surroundin9 the building nnre attractive.
Our finance comoittee has Just approved a proposed budget
for the coming season of approximately $B6,000. As a non-
proiit organization mhose primary purpose is civic improvement,
we feel ~enfJdent that the City mill want to do mhat it can
to help. particularly in coordiuatJn9 its planning for the
Mountain sa that our efforts and the City's will complement
each other. In this regard, a City project that would be
especially helpful at this tine mould be the improvement of
parking facilities and general condition of the Top of the
Mountain. in keeping uith our motto that 'the whole Mountain
placed on the City Council's agenda at the first opportunity.
I will be very happy to appear before the Council to answer
any questions or provide any further information that uny be
desired.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Yours truly,
S/ David Huddleston
DAY10 HUDDLESTON '
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It thin connection, Mr, D·vid Buddleston, Producer of tbe Mill Mount·in
Playhouse, appeared before Council ·ed presented to the M·yor · check in the amount
or $983.92, $646.42 covering rental due the city for the summer of 1966 and $337.50
covering its proportionate ab·re of repairs to the ·ir circulation ay·ten la
Rockledge lan.
Mayor Dillard ·~cepted the check and turned it over to the City Auditor
for deposit uith the City Treasurer.
In · further discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller called attention to
the muster site development plan for Hill Mountain Park ss prepared by Hr. Stanley ~
Abbott, Landscape Architect, and moved that the revised request of the Hill
Mountain Playhouse Company be referred to the City Manager to work out an arrange-
ment consistent with the city*s desire to support cultural and recreational develop-
meat of Mill Mountain at a reasonable cost. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
end unanimously adopted.
CITY JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that
the contract betmeen the City of Roanoke and the United States Of America Department
of Justice, Bureau of Prisons. providing for the safekeeping, care and subsistence
federal prisoners in the Roanoke City Jail expires April 1, 1966, and recommended
that the City Sergeant be authorized to execute a new contract at the rate of
$1.75 per day, excluding medical care. for a period Of three years beginning April
l, 1966. '
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the
City Auditor for a study Of the proposed rate and to report hack to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Manager for studl
report and recommendation an offer of Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Work~ Incorporated,
to pay $10 cash to the City of Roanoke ~r the conveyance by the City of Roanoke
to Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Incorporated, of o 200-foot portion of that
certain 12-foot alley running eastwardly from Fourth Street, N. W., between and
parallel to Shenandoah Avenue and Center Avenue, vacated, discontinued and closed by
Ordinance No. 16892, the City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that the offer be accepted:
'Roanoke, Virginia
March 28, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
goanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the Council meeting on March 14, 1966, the Council
referred to me for revlew the proposal that the City sell to
the Coca-Cola Bottling Company a portion of a 12-foot alleyway
situated between Third and Fomrth Streets and Shenandoah and
Center Avenues, N. W. The proposal mas that the City sell
approximately 200 feet of this alley from its intersection
ulth the east side of Fourth Street, eastmard for a distance
of 200 feet.
In consideration of this arrangement, the Coco-Cola
Bottling Company had agreed to convey to the City o nam strip
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of loud 15 feet lm uidtb extending from near the nam terminus of
the ulleluay ulthio the bloc~o eorthuard ia Shenandoah Aveoue.
This oem ollelnuy mould providn o means or logress end egress to .
the reeuioitg alley uithle the center of t~e block,
The Campus! had further agreed to grade this hem
access, It is my Judueeot, after viemiog the mutter o4 the site
nod discussing it ulth most of the parties concerned, that the
arrnogemeet mould be aatisructory to the City and that tbere would
he no problem connected mith it. *One point which hun attracted
utteotfoo fn farrowing the mutter la abut the new connecting alley
between the exiatiu9 alley nod Shenandoah Avenue is not exactly
ut the end of the remaining ulleyuuy. .14 most cases, it
desirable that such · connection be ut the terminus of un alley
to prevent uny backing up situation and to ease access to the rear
of nil properties. Ia the particular case at this locution due
to the terrain, the nature Of properties smd their
development, it is felt that this proposed arrangement is the
most satisfactory that con be estublhhed.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julisn F. Birst
Julian F. Blrst
City Manager'
In thls conoection, the Rea! Estate Committee submitted the rationing
i!report also recommending that the offer be accepted:
"March 28, 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On March 14, 196b, you referred to the City Manager the question
of selling to the Coca-Cola Oottling Company a portion of n
12-foot alley runnin9 westnardly from Few th Street, N. W., between
and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue and Center A~enae, to the Coca-
Cola Bottliog Company, based upon their offer of }10.00.
The City Manager ia submitting a report with reference to the
adequacy of the provisions being made for providing another
entrance to the remainder of the alley.
The undersigned Meal Estate Committee believes that the offer of
$10.00 for transfer of the cltyts title in the land to the Roanoke
Coca-Cola Bottling Company should be accepted, provided that the
Company have its attorneys prepare the necessary deed therefor.
Attached hereto is an Ordinance prepared by the City At'torney
providing for this transfer, which we recommend he adopted.
Mespectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S/ Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
S/ J. N. Kincanon
James N. Kincanon
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas*
Mr. Pollard moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and the Real Estate Committee and that the following Ordinance be placed
upon its first reading:
(716933) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of u 200-foot long strip of land, approximately 12 feet iu width,
extending easterly from Fourth Street, N. W. into Section D as shown on the Map of
· trip of lead is owned by the City in fee ·nd mas formerly used as an ·llelnsy but
which has heretofore been permanently vet·ted, closed ·nd discontinued ·s · public
alley by Ordinance of the City Council; and. Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling #arks, Inc.
having offered and agreed to pay to the City the cash sum hereinafter provided.
should its said offer be accepted; ·nd
NREREAS. upon reference of the matter to · committee of the Council for
study and report to the Council. said committee has reported to the Council in
uriting that the City has'no further or foreseeable use for said strip of land and
that the offer mode to the City as aforesaid appears fair and reasonable, nad should
be accepted, in uhich report and recommendation the Council concurs.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Coancil of the City of Ronnoke thnt the
offer in writing made to the City by Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works. Inc., to
purchase from the City for the sum of Ten Dollar· ($10.Og). cash. that certain
strip or parcel of had extending easterly from Fourth Street, N. W. and described
es follows, viz:
BEGINNING at a point on the east side of Fourth Street,
N. W., 113 feet south of the southeast corner of
Center Avenue and Fourth Street; thence S. 69° 06' 31~
E. 100 feet to a point; thence S. bg° 16' 49" E.
100.69 feet to a point; thence S. 2D~ 52v 27' W. 11 feet
to a point; thence N. 69° $1v 16' W. 100.71 feet (o
a point; thence N. 69° Ob' 31# W. 100 feet to a point
on the east side of Fourth Street, N. W.; thence with
said stree~ N. 20° 52~ 27~ E. 12 feet to the place of
Beginning.
be and said offer is hereby ACCEI~ED, provided, however, that said sale and the
conveyance here~ authorized to be made be consummated uithin sixty (60) days from
the passage of this ordinance on its second rending; and the Yayor and the City Clef
be, and they are hereby authorized and directed, upon payment to the City of the
cash sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and upon approval of the form of the City's deed
of conveyance to the within named purchaser, to execute and to seal and attest.
respectively, and thereafter cause to be delivered to the attorney for the within
named purchaser the Clty*s deed of conveyance, conveying the title to the above
described strip of land to said purchaser, said deed to be prepared by said
purchaser's attorney and to contain the City's special warranty of title to the
property thereby conveyed and. otherwise, to be upon such form as is approved by
the City Attorney.
The motion w~s seconded by #r. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, NheeleF and
Nayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
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STREETS AND ALLEYS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Couucil having referred to the City
Manager amd the City Attorney tar study, report etd recommemdutloo s request that it
reduce to writing n verbal agreement mode In 1950 with lbo fluut Heirs, ir. old Nm,
Vance E. Bailey and Mr. uad Mrs, J. L. Roy mlth regard to on easement over a 2-root
strip of land outed by the Hint Heirs at the end of Eellogg Avenue, N. #., and
easement over the property of Hr. and Mrs. Bailey fn connection with furmishfng
ingress and egress, as mall as public utilities, to both the Bailey and May property
the City Manager submitted the follouing interim report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
March 20, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Conncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This ia ns an interim report on the matter that .as referred
to me by the City Council st your last meeting on March 21. At
that time Mr. Kemper, Attorney mt Lan, and Reverend Hunt,
representatives of the May family, appeared before Council renard-
Mug o long standing controversy of property at the east end of
Kellogg Avenue.
Since this referral, I have had a lenghy and friendly
discussion mOth Mr. A. L. Shulton aha is the priuci@tl property
numar and who has recently erected the *No Trespassing* sign.
Also I have talked uith #r. Kemper and Reverend Bunt and have
vieued the location. There has not been opportunity to thoroughly
go through the extensive files representing the year that this
has been in question.
My initial reaction is that ! cannot see bob the City is
iuvotved in the matter. Apparently both property ouners, the
Mays and the Sbeltons, mere familiar with the land situation when
they acquired their present holdings. It seems to narrow to n
question of private rights as to whether one property numar o~
his tenants can cross over the laud of another.
The situation is complicated fur~ er by the reserved strips
which the Hunt heirs have designated in the area. This to also
appears to be a part of a private issue.
Mr. Shulton has agreed to defer tentatively the crossing of
his property by about ten days. ! mill continue to look Into
the matter to see if anything mould indicate opinion other than
that expressed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Talfourd Ho Kemper, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. May, and the
Reverend Rnbevt Hunt, vepreseutiug the Hunt Heirs, indicttin9 that they have no
objection to givtmg the Clt~ Mnnoger additional time to study the matter, Mr.
Stoller moved that the interim report he filed. The motion mas seconded by
Pond and uoanimously adopted,
SALE OF P~OPERTY: The City Attorney submitted the following report,
recommeudin9 that Ordinance No. 16562, authorizing the sale and conveyance of Lot
23, Block 43, Meat End and River View Laud Company, Official Tax NO. 1311218, to Mr,
Fred P. B~llington, or his designee, for the su~ of SI,YOU, be repealed:
'March lb,
To the Honorable Mayor and Members
of The Hoano~e Cit~ Council
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above described lot to Mr. Fred P. Balllogtono · local real
estate agent, or to his designee, la consideration of t
purchase price provided for in the ordlnnnce.
Since the passage of the ordinance, the urlter has been in touch
mith Mr. Bullington on several occasions in un effort to secure
a consummation of the sale and conveyance provided rot in the
ordinance. Upon request or Mr. Eolllngton made to the City
Mannger under date of October 19, 1965, Mr. Bullington was give~
an unofficial sixty (60) day period uithin mhich to effect
settlement or the Ratter by payment of the authorized purchase
price to the City and acceptance of the Uity*s deed, To date,
the proposed sale remains unclosed.
It is recommended to the Un'until that the above-mentioned ordinance
be now repealed by the Council, and I nm authorized to state that
the City Manager concurs uith the undersigned in this recommenda-
tion. For that purpose there has been delivered to the City Clerk
for the Council*s consideration a proposed ordinance which Nould
repeal 0rdiaance No. iGSb2 forthmith.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney'
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(s16934) AN ORDINANCE repealin~ Ordinance No. 16562. adopted August 9.
lg6S. authorizin9 the sale and conveyance of Lot 23. Bloch 43. according to the Map
of the Most End and Eiver Yiew Land Company. Official No. 1311218. to Fred P.
Bullington for his designee; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, paOe 165.)
by Mr. ~heeler and adoptedby the following rote:
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
In this connection, the Real Estate Committee submitted the following
sum of $2,750:
· March 20, 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Mr. C. F. Kefauver has offered to purchase from the city for
$2,750.00, cash, Lot 23, Block 43, [est End and £iverviem
$. ~., betmeen Twenty and Twenty-first Streets.
It is our opinion that the city bas no need for this land,
that the price covers the fair market value of the property
and that Mr. Kefauver'~ offer should be accepted.
Attached hereto is'an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
providing for the sale of this property to Mr. Kefauver, which
SI Roy R. Pollard. Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ J. N. Kiflcanon
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S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomu~
Mr, Pollard moved 'that Council ,concur ia the recom~eodotton Of the
committee and that the follow'ink Ordinance be placed opon its first reading:
(~16935) AN 0EDINANC[ authorizing iud providing /or the sole a.d conreyoo~
of Lot 23, Olook 43, occording to the Map of the ~est End and River Vlem Land
Company, 0fficJul No. 1311218, upon certaim terms and conditions, to C. F. [efouver,
or bls .titian desigeee.
Va£REAS, un offer in writing of C. F. Refauver to purchase from the Git!
the propert7 hereinafter described was heretofore referred to a committee appointed
bi the Council, ,bach committee bas recommended to the Council that said lot is not
needed for public purposes and Should be sold and conveled upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter provided; In which report the Council coocors.
THEREFORE, 8£ IT OROAIN£8 bI the Council of the CitI of Roanoke that the
offer in melting of C. r. ~efauver to purchose fFom the City for $2,?S0.00, cosh,
net to the City, Lot 23, 8lock 43, according to the Map of #est End and River ¥iem
Land Companl, Official Mo. 1311218, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter directed
to be incorporated i~to the City's deed of conveyance be, and said offer Is
provided, however, such sale and the conveyance herein authorized to be made be
consummated .itbio stxtl (60) days fFom the passage of this ordinance on its second
reading; and the Mayor and the City Clerk be ~;nd are hereby authoFized and directed,
upon payment to the City of the cash sum of $2,?$0.00, net to the City, to execute,
seal and ottest the Citlts deed of conveyance drawn and approved by the Citl AttoFne:
conveying the title to the aforesaid lot to ~e said C. F. Kefanver or to mbomsoever
he may in writing designate to be the City's grantee, said deed to contain the City
for the continued use, opeFation, maintenance and Fepair Or replacement of an exist-
ing public sanitaFI sewer line constructed on said propeFty along the easterly side
thereo[ and within a lO-foot wide right of way therefor~reserved inside 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 $3.30 for the purchase of
U. S. Revenue Stamp to be affixed to the City's deed of conveyance pFfOF LO deliver
thereof to the C.iti*s gFautee.
~he motion was seconded by ~r. Stoller and adopted br tan ~ollo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. GaFland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, #heeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ......................... O.
ACaI~$-SC~00L$: The City AudttoF submitted written reports on the
for the year ending June 30, IV6S, advising that all the records were in order and
the stotements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the
period and the flnaooisl condition of the respective funds.
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Hr. Stoller moved that the reports be received nod filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Nheele~,and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR~ The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of Fqbrunry,
Hr. Pond moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
b7 Hr. Pollard and unanimously,adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Real Estate Committee submitted the following
report recommending that the offer of the First Foursquore Church to purchase
property located on the south side of Jomison Avenue, S. E.o between Sixth Street
and Seventh Street, be accepted:
'March 20, 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of February 29, 1966, you referred to the under-
signed committee an offer of the First Foorsquare Church to
purchase from the city Lots 4 and 6, Block 20, Delmont Land
Company, located on the south side of Jomison Avenue, S.
between Sixth and Seventh Streets, at a price Of $§05.00.
Me hare reviewed this request and consider that the city has no
need for the two lots in question and, in our judgment, the offer
is a fair one.
Your committee therefore recommends that the offer be accepted
and presents an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney provid-
ing for this sale, which me recommend you adopt.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy H. Pollard, Sr..
Roy B. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian r. Hirst
S/ J. N. Kincanon
James N. Kiocanon
51 J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m16936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of real estate knoun as Lots No. 4 and 6, Block 20, Map of Belmont Land
Company, Official Nos. 4010004 and 4010006, to the Trustees of First Foursquare
Church, upon certain terms and conditions.
MREREAS, an offer in writing from the Pastor of First Foursquare Church
to purchase from the City the property hereinafter described vas heretofore
referred to a committee appointed by the Council, which said committee has recom~e!
to the Council that said property is not needed for public purposes and should be
sold and conveyed upon the terms and conditions hereinafter provided; in which
report the Council concurs.
~ed
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THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Cit7 of Roanoke that the
offer la uriting of the Reverend Gaydeu Frnzler. Pastor of First Foursquare Church.
made on behalf of said Church congregation, to purchase from Che City for the sum of
$035.00. cash. net to the City. Lots 4 and 6. Block 20. according to the Map of
Oel,oat Land Company. being Official Nos. 4013004 and 4013006t upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter directed to be incorporated 'into the City's deed of conveyance~
be. and said offer is hereby ACCEi~ED. provided, however, such sale and the
conveyance herein authorized to be made be consummated within sixty '(60) days from
the passage of this Ordinances and the Mayor and the City Clerk be and ire hereby
authorized and directed, upon payment to the City of the cash sum of $835.00, to
execute, seal and attest the City's deed of conveyance drama and approved by the
tCity Attorney conveying the tltleto the aforesaid lots to the Tr.stees of the First
Foursquare Church, said deed to contain the City's special .arranty of title.
DE 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 $1.10 for the purchase of
~U. S. Revenue Stamp to be affixed to the City*s deed of conveyance prior to delivery
thereof to theClty's grantees.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloulflg vote:
AYF~: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
~A¥$: Hone ....................~ ...... O.
SALE OF PROPERYY: The Real Estate Committee submitted the following
report recommending that the offer of the Second Presbyterian Church to purchase
a portion of an alley adjacent to its property be accepted:
"March 28, 1966
The Honorable Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of February 7, 1966, you referred to the under-
signed committee for study and recommendation to you the offer
of the Second Presbyterian Church to purchase from the city a
lO-foot alley extending in a northerly direction from Highland
Avenue, $. M., 100 feet between Second and Third Streets, for
the sum of $10.00.
Your committee has viewed this property which the city ow ns in
fee simple and, in view of the fact that the Church now owns
all the property contained in the block and the other alleys
have been closed, ue feel that maintenance of an alley On this
ground can serve no useful purpose.
Me.therefore recommend that the offer of the Church be accepted,
provided that its Attorney prepares a deed necessary for the
transfer.
The City Attorney has prepared an Ordinance providing for the
sale of this property, which we recommend that you adopt.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Roy R. Pollard,
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
~/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F, Hirst
S/ J. N. Etncanon
James N. Kincanon
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Rt. Pollard moved that Council coecer is the recomoeedotlom of the
committee and that the follomlng Ordinance be placed upon its first rending:
(~16937) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
coeveyunce of tug lO-foot mide strips of lend, formerly used ms ms alley but hereto-
fore permanently vuchted and closed, located iR Block 2 ms abash on the Hap of the
Official Surrey, Sheet S. R. No. 3, to'the Trustees of the Second Presbyterian Churcl
of Eotnohe, Virginia, upon certain terms end conditions.
BHEREAS. offer hms been made to the City is uti*lng, on behalf of the
Trtatees of the Second Presbyterian Church of,Roanoke. Virginia, to purchase mud
acquire from the City the property hereinafter described, being two certain lO-foot
side atrips of lend formerly used ms am alley but heretofore permanently ymca*edmund
closed, sore particularly described hereinnfter, uhich said offer sas heretofore
referred to u comair*ce appointed by the Council; and
~HEREAS, said committee baying viesed sold land and having sade its report
in urlting to the Council, has recamsended *but said strips of land ore not needed
for public purposes and should be sold and conveyed by the City upon the terns and
iconditious hereinafter provided; in ~hich report the Council concurs.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Conncil of the City of Roanoke that the
offer in writing made to the City on behalf of the Trustees of the Second Preaby
Church of Roanoke, Virginia, to purchase from the City for the sun of Ten Dollars
($10.00), cash, those tug certain lO-foot side strips of land in Block 2, as sho~n
the mop of the Official Survey, Sheet S. W. No. 3, one said strip extending
northerly fro~ the North line of Highland Avenue, S. W., a distance of approxisately
112 feet, and the other extending westerly from the ~est line Of Second Street,
S. W.. a distance of approximately 116 feet, formerly used aa an ~lleyway but sore
recently permanently vacated, discontinued and closed by Ordi=ance of the City
Council. be and said offer is hereby ACCEl~EO;.provided, hanover, that said sale and
the conveyance herein provided be consumsated within sixty (60) days from the passage
of this ordinance on its secbnd reading; and the mayor and the City Clerk be and ore
hereby authorized and directed, upon payment to the City of the cash sum of $10.00,
to execute, seal and attest and thereafter deliver to the attorney for the aforesaid
grantees the City*s deed of conveyance, to be draun by said grantees* attorney
but to be approved as to form by the City Attorney, conveying the title to the
aforesaid strips of land to be aforesaid Church Trustees, said deed to contain the
Cltyts special warranty of title as to the property conveyed thereby.
The motion was seconded by Rt. Pond and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................
SALE OF pROPERTY: The Real Estate Committee submitted the follo~in9
report reconnendin~ that an offer of Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow to purchase property
located on the south side of Campbell Avenue, S. N., betseen Eleventh Street and
Twelfth Street, be accepted: '
~he
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'March 28, 1966
The Honorable Couuoil of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen=
Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow has offered to purchase from the city for
$750.00 Lot 12, Block 103t Feirfnx nad Rorer Mop, located on
the south side of Campbell Avenue, S, N** between Eleventh
and Tnelft& Streets.
Your undersigned cowmtttee bna revlened this offer sod the
land la question nad, seeing no future need by the city of this
property, believes that it should be sold. Me have bed the
land appraised and the current market value bus been
established at $1000.00, He recommecd that the lot be sold to
Mr. Glasgon for this amount.
There ts attached an Ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
providing for this sale, and we recouwend itu, adoption.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R.' Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, St., Chairusn
$/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. HiFst
S/ J. N. Eincunon
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recomuendatlon of the ooemitteb
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(=16938) AN OROINANCE .authorizing and providing for the sole and
conveyance of all of Lot No. 12 end a northerly part of Lot No. 4, Block 103.
according to the F. Rorer Nap. being Official No. 1220605, to Ralph A. Glasgow ~poa
RHEREAS, offer was m~de to the City in writing by the grantee hereinafter
named to purchase and acquire frou the City for the sou of Seven Hundred Fifty
Dollars ($750,00) the property hereinafter describedl and
WHEREAS, upon reference of the matter to n committee of the Council for
study and report to the Council, said coanittee has reported in writio9 that the
City has no use of said land for public purposes and, ~ erefore, recommends that the
same be sold and conveyed, however that said property has a fair and reasonable
narhet value of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), cash: end
WHEREAS, the grantee hereinafter named has by subsequent mriting offered
and agreed to pal a consideration of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the
lurchase of the property hereinafter described, in whicb recommendation of the
co~mittee and snbseqoent offer of said grantee this Council concurs.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
offer in writin9 made to the City by Ralph i. Glasgow to purchace fros the City
for the sun of One Thousand Dollars ($1,O00.00), ca~ , that certain lot or parcel
of land situate in the City of Roanoke,consisting of all of Lot No. IR and a
northerly part of Lot No. 4. Block 103. according to the F. Rorer Map, and being
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shana.os the Tax Appraisal Nap of the City of Roanoke os Official No. 1220605, soJd
lot having beet conveyed to the City by deed of record iR Deed Book 758, page 231, i
the Clerk°s Or(ice of the flunkings Court for the City of Roanoke, be amd oeid offer
is hereby ACCEl'lEO, provide,, however, that said sole end the conveyance herein
authorized to be made be consummated within sixty (60) days from the passage of
this ordinance on its second reading; and the Rayor sad the City Clerk be. sod they
ere hereby authorized and directed, upon payment to the City of the cash mum of One
Thousand Dollura ($1,000.00) ned upon approval of the form of the City*s deed of
veyaece to the within nosed purchaser, to execute and to seat and attest, respective
Il, Dod thereafter cause to be delivered to the within named purchaser the City's
deed of conveyance, conveying the title to. the above described parcel of land to
said purchaser, said deed to be prepared by the City Attorney and to contain the
Clty*s special warranty of title to the property thereby conveyed and otherwise
to be upon such form as Is approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Auditor be and is hereby directed to
furnish to the City Attorney the City's check in the amount of $1.10 for the
purchase of U. S, Revenue Stamps to he affixed to the City's deed of conveyance
prior to delivery thereof to tbe City's grantee.
The motion was seconded by Rt. Wheeler and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The committee a ppointed to tabulate bids received on
vehicles for the Police Department submitted the following report:
"March 20, t966
TO the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Notch 21, 196& for supplying four new veh'icles for
the Police Department.
The low bid was submitted by Diamond Chevrolet Corporation as
follows:
2 two ~door 1966 Biscayne Chevrolet
Automobiles $ 3,630.46
I four-door 1966 Biscayne Chevrolet
Automobile 2,048.7'3
I four-door 1966 Biscayne Ehevrolet
Station Wagon 2,431.00
The above prices are net, f-9-b- Roanoke, Virginia; and the
bid meets all specifications and requirements of the City.
The price on the first item includes trade-in allowances
for the two old automobiles listed in the tabulation.
It is hereby recommended that the bid Of Diamond Chevrolet
Corporation be accepted and, also, it is requested that
Council authorize the immediate purchase of the four new
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Funds ore nvullubel in the 1965-66 budget for the purchase of
these vehicles.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee: S! Roy R. Pollard,
Roy R, Pollard, Sr., Chsirma'~'
S/ Julian F. Rlrst
Julian F. Birsto City Manager
S/ F, a. Mebb
F. H. Mebbo Supt. of Police#
Mr. Pollard mused that Council concur ia the reeommeodutioo of the
committee and offered the following emergency 0rdinsece accepting the proposal of
the Diamond Chevrolet Corporation:
(~16939) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain automobiles
for the use of the City*s Police Department upon certain terms sad conditions;
rejecting another bid made for the supply of said automobiles; and providing fGr es
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 166.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion wes seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler aed~#ayor
Dillard .........................................
WAYS: None ...........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION ANO CONSIDERAYION OF ORRINANCRS AND RESOLUTIONS:
LIBRARIES: Council having accepted the resignation of Mrs. Barton
Morris as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board effective June 30, 1966, end
having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure recognizing the
public services rendered by Mrs. Morris ~hile a member of the Library Board, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~169~0) A RESOLUTION recognizing certain public services rendered the
City by Mrs. Barton W. Morris and accepting her resignation from membership on the
Roanohe Public Library Board.
(For full text of Resolution,.see Resolution Book No. 29, page 167.)
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
NAYS: None ...........................O.
pARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure dedicating land purchased from Mr. Maury Lo Strauss for
public park and recreational use and providing for the naming of the tract of land
as Strauss Park, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(n16941) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certulo public property for peblic
pith end recrontlonel use; end providing for the ssue the name *STRAUSS PARK.#
MHEREASo the City has.recently acquired certain leeds hereinafter oentione~
lyiog ge Peters Creeho pertly within the preseet corporate limits of the City end
pertly outside sold corporate liuiteo in Roeeoke Canary, · portion o! sold lends
having been acquired by purchase and the remuieder thereof baying been acquired by
the City us u gift from #r. Houri L. Strauss through · certain business enterprise
gamed b! the enid #r. Streuss; and
HHERRAS, the Council being conscious of the need rot lhe establishment
of e public perk nad recreational area in the section of said City end County
wherein sold lued ls situate, deems the entire 25,871 acres or said land, including
es e portion thereof that part of Peters Creeh uhich lions through said lend,
suitable for the purposes.of e public park ned recreational urea; and
HBEREAS, the ConncJl further deems Jt appropriate, upon the dedication
of the said land for public path end recreational purposes, to recognize end
perpetuate the name of the City's donee of the 14.773 acres of said land ,hlch lies
In Roanoke County.
THEREFORE. BE IT OROAINED by the Council o¢ the City of Roanoke as follobs
That there is hereby established and dedicated for use as a public ~ vk
end for public recreational purposes all that certain tract or boundary of land lynn
on both sides of Peters Creek, 11.098 acres of which are situate within the present
corporate limits of the City of Roanoke gad 14.?73 acres of which are situate outsld~
said corporate limits and adjacent thereto, in Roanoke County. said tract or
boundary of land containing, in all, 2~.D?l acres, more or less. and been9 the same
date of February 28, 19h6, one of .uhich said deeds is of record in the Clerk's
Office of tho Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke in Deed Book 1196, page 38~.
other said deed being of record in tho Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for
Connty, ¥1rginJa, in Deed Book 796. ~ge 494.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the property hereinubove dedicated for public
park and recreational purposes and use shall be hereafter knoun and designated os
'STRAUSS PARK.~
The ~otion was secnnded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the goliosing vote:
A~ES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler ned Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council baring directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure recognizing certain legal services rendered by the la~ firm of
Noods, Rogers,'Hose. Nelker and Thornton in connection uith the proposed Civic
Center ProJect'utthont compensation, he presented same; mhereupon. Hr. Stoller offer
the following Resolution:
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(x16942) A RESOLUTION recogeixieg certein legal services rendered the
City by the lsx firm of ~oods, Rogers, Nsse, W~lher ssd Thornton.
(For full test of Sesolution, see Eesolutfne flooh ~o. 29, puge 168,)
Hr. Stoller moved the sdoptioe of the Resolution. The motion uss secoeded
by Mr. Pood smd adopted by the folllnuing vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Gsrlsnd, Joees, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler smd
Mayor Dillard ............. ~ ..................... 7.
NAYS: N,em ...........................O.
BONDS*AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having directed the City Attorsey tn
prepare the proper measures coiling for · bond referendum on the proposed Civic
Center project on JuRe 14, 1966, he pres~ ted snee.
Mr. Jones moved that the Ordinance be referred bock to the City Attorney
for approval by Wood, King, Dawson sad Logan, Bond Attorneys, and that said
Ordinance be placed on the ageodn for the next regular meeting of Uouncll. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution authorizing
and directing that the City of Roanoke intervene in a certain annexation proceeding
pending in the Circuit Court of Roanohe County,
(316943) A RESOLUTION authorizin9 and directing that the City of
Roanoke intervene in a certain annexation proceeding pending in the Circuit Court
of Roanoke, County, ¥trglol3.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 169.)
Mr. Garland moved ~headoptlon of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
· AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS HUSINESS:
INVITATIONS-MILITARY COMPANIES: Sergeant A. P. Paterson appeared before
Council and presented a commnnlcatton on behalf of the Commanding Officer of the
5th Engineer Company, United States Marine Corps Reserve, inviting the members of
Council to visit the 5th Engineer Company to observe the training and activities
Of the company at I p.m., Sunday, April 3, 1966.
moved that the communication be filed.- The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Stoller nnd
unanimously adopted. -
LEGISLATION-CI~Y GOVERNMENT: Council having adopted a Resolution proposln
and requesting that the City of Roanoke be considered and designated for participa-
tion In the Demonstration Cities Program as o ShOWcase City, Mayor Dillardpresented
communications from Senator A. ~illis Robertson, transmitting copy of a communica-
tion to Honorable Charles N. Hoar, Assistant Secretary o~ the Departmental Noosing
and Urban Development, and Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., transmitting copy of a
communication to Honorable Robert C. Weaver, Secretary of the Department of Housing
and Hrban Development, advid ng that they mill do everything they can to see that
Roanoke is designated as n Showcase City.
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On motion of Mr. 5tollero seconded by Mr. Jones and ooeeimously edopted,
the commonicotiots mere filed.
On motion of Mir. Stoller, seconded by Mr, Pond end unanimously BdO@ted,
the meeting mos odJourued.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUnCiL, R£GULAE REEVING,
Monday, April 4, 1966.
The ConncIl of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the #unicipal Building, Rouday. April 4, 1966o nt 7:30 p.m,, with Yayor
Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard,
Sr.. Clarence E. Pond, #urray A. Stollero Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .......................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..........................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor, and qr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend J. Lando
Maddex, Pastor, Villa Heights Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
March 14, 1966, and the regular meeting held on Monday, March 21, 1966, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stolier, 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:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., #onday,
April 4, 1966, on the request of Messrs. Lloyd G. and Gayla E. Naif that property
located on the northnest corner of Melrose Avenue and Viewmont Street, N.
described as part of Lots 25 and 26, Viemmont, Official Tax No. 2660515, be resorted
from General Residence District to Bosines~ District, the matter was before the body
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be denied mas before Council:
"March 3, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of March 2, 1966 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. The attorney for
the petitioners stated that bis clients plan to use the subject
pro~erty for a used car lot. He further noted the detrimental
effects of Melrose Avenue traffic and adjoining commercial prop-
arty on using the subject property for residential purposes.
The Commission mas presented with a petition containing 16
signatures of persons not objecting to the proposed rezoning.
Upon considering this request, the City Planning Commission
concluded that the residential area extending north and east Of
the subject property ~ould be adversely affected by lo~ering of
property values if the request were granted. It ~as also noted
that the proposed zoning for the subject property is Office and
Institutional.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that the above described request be denied.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. La~rence
Chairman"
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Mr, Arthur H. Crush, Jr** Attorney, representing the petitioners for
rezonlng, sppeared before Council la Support of the request of hfs clients. Mr.
Crush culling attention to o petition filed with the City Planning Commission, said
petition bearing the signatures of sixteen property ochers odJacent to the above
lots odrisfng that they do not object to the land being reuoned for business
purposes, sod also calling attention to existing businesses on Melrose Avenue in
the vicinity of the property of his clients.
Appearing in opposition to the proposed rezoning were #essrs. A. L.
Andrews, T, M, Roitnott, C. M. Thomas, G. F. Cart, G. E. Cecil and Glenn A. Thomas,
the objectors expressing the opinion that not only would a used car lot depreciate
the value of their residential property, but that an entrance to the used car
lot on Yiewmont Street would increase traffic on both Yiewnont Street and Olivet
Street.
Messrs. Lloyd G. and Cayle £. Neff stated that if the property is rezoned
for business purposes they plan to provide three entrances to the used car lot
on Melrose Avenue and none on Vie~mont Street.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the
request for rezoning be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
u~animously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
April 4, !q66, on the request of Messrs. Everett £. Flippen and Luther B. Angell
that property located on the southeast corner of Jnmison Avenue and Twelfth Street,
S. E., described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13. Oak Ridge Land Company, Official
Tax NOS. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003, be rezoned from General Residence bistrict
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 denied, was before
Council:
"March 3, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of March 2, 1q66 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. The attorney for
the petitioners stated that a modern service station would be
developed on the subject property if the request were granted.
Xt was further stated that a recent variance permit had allowed
parking for commercial use to extend from the existing shopping
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The City Planning Comml=siono therefore, recommends to City Counoil
thor this reaonlng request be denied.
Sincerely yourst
SI Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. LaJrence
Chairman"
Mr. G. M. Reedo Jr., Attorney. representing the petitioners for rezonlng,
appeared before Council in support of the request o~ his clients.
After · discussion of the matter, Council being Of the opinion that it
Should have more definite information mlth regard to the proposed Route 24 Project
before taking any action on the request for retching, Mr. Pollard moved that the
public hearing be confirmed until April 11, 1966. The motion sas seconded by Mr.
Pood and unanimously adopted,
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 4, 1966, on the request of Mr. Reid Jones, Jr., that an alley running
east and west betueea Eleventh Street and Tuelfth Street, S. E., parallel to Kirk
Avenue and Church Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter Mas
before the body.
In this connection, the follouing communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"February 10, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members Of City Colncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its meeting of February 9, 1965 the City Planning Commission
considered the above described alley closing request. The
attorney for the petitioner indicated that the proposed alley
closing mould allow Jones #elding Supplies, Inc. to expand their
business onto the subject property. It was noted that this
request involves an unopened alley. The petitioner's attorney
indicated that all affected property owners do not openly object
to the proposed alley closing. He further stated that rock
out-cropping along the path of the alley would make any opening
of the alley an expensive task.
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission
concluded that the alley closing request would not appear
The City Planning Commission recommends ~o City Council that
the above described alley between Eleventh Street and T#elfth
Street, S, E. be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City
retaining ail utilities.
Sincerely yours,
S! Joseph D. Lawreoce
dns b
Chairman"
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application,
the viewers Submitted a written report, advi$in~ that they have viemed the said
alley and the adjoining properties and are unanimously of the opinion that no
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Mr. J. Albert Ellett, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
!o one appearing in opposition to the proposed alley closing, Hr. Stoller
moved that Council concur in the recommendation or the City Planning Couuissiou
and that the follouin~ Ordinance be placed upon its first reading=
(n16944) AN ORBIHAHCE vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
ten (10) foot alley running east and nest through Block 6, East Side Land Company,
bounded on the south by Lots I through 10, inclusive, Block 6, East Side Land
Company, and on the north by Lots 11 through lB, inclusive, Block 6, East Side Land
Company, nil located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
WHEREAS, Reid Jones, Jr., has heretofore filed his Petition before
Council in accordance with Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of 1950,
requesting Council to permanently vacate, discontinue end close the above-described
alley; and
RHEREAS, in accordance with the prayers of said Petition, viewers were
appointed by Council on March ?, 1966, to view the property and report in writing
whether Or not in their opinion any. and. if any. what inconvenience #ould result
from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley; and
WHEREAS, Jt appears from the duly verified report of three of said
viewers filed with the City Clerk that no inconvenience mould result ~lther to
any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
said alley; and
WHEREAS, it further appears that the Petitioner agrees to hear all
expenses of this proceeding; and
hHEREAS, it further appearing that the City Planning Commission has
previously recommended the granting of the prayers Of the Petition, the City
retaining all easements for utilities; end
WHEREAS, on April 4, 1966, at a public hearing to consider the closing
of said alley held before the City Council, no objection was heard from any citizen
to the request for vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that the alley described us follows:
10-foot alley running east and west through Block 6, East Side
Land Company, bounded on the south by Lotslthrough 10, inclu-
sive, Block 6, East Side Land Company, and on the north by Lots
11 through lB, Block 6, East Side Land Company, all located in
the City of Roonohe, Virginia,
be, and is hereby permanently vacated, discontinued and closed and that all right,
title and interest Of the City of Roanoke and the public therein is hereby released
insofar as the Council is so empowered to do, reserving, however, unto the City of
Roanoke an easement for any sewer lines or water mains that may now be located
across said property, together with the right Of ingress and egress for the main-
tenance of such lines and mains.
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GE IT FURTHER GRUAINED that the Clerk of this Council do forthwith
certify to the Clerk of the Hustings Court for the City of Roonoke, Virginia, a
copy of this Ordinance for recordation in the deed books of his office nod n like
copy to the City Eagloeer so that be say show on nil saps in his office the
closlng of said alley.
The sotioo was.seconded by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Hessrs, Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Coancil havlngset a public heatlog for T:30 p.s.,
Monday, April 4, 1966, on the request of the Second Presbyterian Church that an
alley running east and seat between Second Street and Third Street. S. ~., parallel
to Highland Avenue and Mountain Avenue; an alley extending west approximately 115
feet from its intersection with Second Street, S. W., parallel to Highland Avenue;
and an alley extending north approximately 100 feet.from its intersection with
Highland Avenue, S. ~.. parallel to Second Street and Third Street, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planoing
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"March 3, 1966
The Honorable uenton V.*~illaro, kaput
and Members of City Council
Hr. Earl A. Fitapatrlch, Attorney, representing the Second Presbyterian
Church, appeared before Council in support of the request of the church.
Ho one appenrlng in opposition to the proposed closing of the alleys, Mr.
Smaller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Plnnaing
Commission tod that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(u16945) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
two certain alleys located in Hlk. 2, Sheet S. W. No. 3, Hap of Official Survey,
said block being bounded on the north by #anaemia Avenue, on the south by Highland
Arenue, on the east by Second Street, and om the west by Third Street.
WHEREAS, the Second Presbyterian Church has heretofore filed its petition
before the Council of the City of Ronnohe, Virginia, in accordance with law,
requesting the Council to permanently vacate, discontinue and close two certain
alleys hereinafter described, the filing of which petition due notice was given to
the public as required by law; and
appointed by the Council on the 14th day of February, 1966, to view the property
and to report in writing whether in their opinion any inconvenience would result
from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said alleys; and
WDEaEAS, it appears from the written report 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 alleys; and
WHEREAS, Council at its meeting on February 14, 1966, referred the
petition to the City Planning Commission, which Commission in its report before
Council on Warch ?, 1966, recommended that the request to close said alleys as
hereinafter described be granted; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the question before the Council
at its meeting on the 4th day of April, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., after due and timely
notice thereof published in The Roanoke World-News, at which hearing all parties
in interest and citizens were afforded aa opportunity to be heard on the question;
and
WHEREAS. from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing the two alleys hereinafter described, as
recommended by the Planning Commission, and that accordingly said alleys should
be permanently closed.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City Of Roanoke that
the following two alleya:
ALLEY NO. ONE - 'BEGINNING at corner I on the west side
of Second Street, S. M., 211 feet north of the northwest corner
of Highland Avenue, S. W., and'2nd Street, S. W.; thence with
the south side of an alley, S. 67o-45'-40* W., 30g.51 feet to
corner 2; thence with the east side of 3rd Street, S. M., N. 2°-
31'-42~ W., 19.45 feet to corner 3; thence with the north side of
the alley N. 07o-45'-40' E., 308.03 feet to corner 4; thence ~ith
the west side of 2nd Street, S. W., S. 6o-51'-00# E., 19.52 feet
to the place of BEGINNING.~
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ALLEY NO, TRO - 'BEGINNING at corner 5 on the west side
or 2nd Street, S. W., 102 feet north of. the northwest corner
or Hlghluud Avenue. S. E** thence with the south side of un
alley, N. 69o-06'-09' U., 56.0 feet to corner 6; thence with
ua offset la the alley S. 6o-51' E.. 2.0 ft. to corner ?;
thence utah the south side of the alley N. 690-06*-09. ~.,
50.0 ft. to corner 8; thence with the east side or the 10 ft.
width alley S. 6o-51E., 100.0 ft. to corner 9~ thence with
the north side of Hlghlsnd Ave** S. N., N. 89o-06'-09= #.,
10.09 fi. to corner 10: thence with the west side of the
10 it. width alley N. 6o-51' E., 109.12 ft. to corner 11;
thence with the north side of the alley N. 69o-59' E** IlS.OS
ft. to corner 12; thence with the west side of 2nd Street,
S. N., S. 6o-51' E.. 9.0 it, to the place of BEGINNING;"
be, and they hereby are, permanently vacated, discontinued end closed and that all
right, title and interest of the City of Roanoke and of the public In end 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, a
perpetual easement for sewer lines, drains, water lines and other pablic utilities
which may now be located in and over the aforesaid alleys.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be. and he hereby is.
directed to mark 'permanently vacated' on the alleys above described on all maps
and plats on file in his office on which the said alleys are ~houn, referring to
the book and page of Ordinances and Resolutions of the Council of the City of
Roanoke wherein this ordinance shall be spread.
BE IT 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 oroer that the Clerk of said court way make proper notation On all
maps or plats recorded in his office upon which are shown the said alleys, as
provided by las, and that if so requested by any party in interest, he may record
the same in the deed book 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
asgrantee.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30
Monday, April l, 1966, on the request of The First National Exchange Bank of
Virginia and First Exchange Corporation that that 175-foot portion of an unnamed
street extending west from its intersection with Carolina Avenue, S. ~., parallel
to McClanahan Street and the Norfolk and Western Railway Company property, 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:
'March 3. 1966
Yhe Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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At its regular meeting of March 2, 1966 the City Planning Con-
mlnnlou considered the above described request. The attorney
for the petitioners indicated that the proposed street closing
would ullom the First National Exchange Hank of Virginia to
construct a valuable building on the property. It mas noted
that this unnamed street has never been opened amd apparently
runs underneath un office building in the same block.
Having duly made field inspection, the Planning Commission
concluded that the street closing request appeared to be
desirable for the proper development of the area.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that the
above described portion of an unnamed street extending Mesa
from its Intersection uith Carolina Avenue, S. #., parallel to
McClanahan Street and the Norfolk and Nestern Railway Company
property, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City retain*
lng all utilities.
S/ Dexter No Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have viewed the portion of
the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the
public from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
Mr. Talfourd H. Kemper, Attorney, representing the petitiooer~, appeared
before Council in support of the request of hi~ client~.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed street closing, Mr. Stoller
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~16946) AN DRBXNANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a l?5-foot portion of that certain unopened and unnamed 30-foot street running
in a westerly direction from Carolina Avenue, S. M., between and parallel to an
unnamed alley and McClanahan Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
WHEREAS, The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia and the First
Exchange Corporation have heretofore filed their application to the Council of the
City of Roanoke, Virgin/a, in accordance w/th law, requesting the Council to
permanently vacate, discontinue and close a 17S-foot portion of that certain unopene
and unnamed 30-foot street running in a westerly direction from Carolina Avenue,
S. W., between and parallel to an unnamed alley and McClanahan Street, S. H., more
particularly hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia and the First
Exchange Corporation did on February l, 1966, duly and legally publish a notice of
its application to the Council by posting a copy of the notice on the froot door
of the Courthouse in the City of Roanoke, Virginia (Campbell Avenue entrance), at
'the Market ltouse (Salem Avenue entrance) and at 311 Second Street, S. E., all of
which is verified by affidavit of the City Sergeant appended to the application;
and
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WHEREAS, more than ten days having elapsed since the publication of the
notice of said application, in accordunce mith the prayers of said application
vlemers were appointed by the Council by Resolution No. 16966, dated February 14.
1966, to viem said portion of an unnamed and unopened street end to report in
writing mhether or not in their opinion any inconvenience would result from formally
vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion; and
NHEREAS, it appears from the ~ritten report of the viemers, dated
February gl. 1966. that no inconvenience would result to any individual or to the
public from vacating, disco~tinulng, and closing permanently said portion of an
unnamed and unopened street; and
~REREAS, Council at its meeting on February 14, 1966, referred said
application to the City Planning Commission. which commission by its report dated
Harch 3, 196b, recommended that said portion of an unnamed and unopened street be
permanently vacated, discontinued, and closed, the City retaining all ~tilJties;
amd
~BEREAS. a public hearing was held on said application before the Council
at its regular meeting on April 4, 1966, after due and timely notice thereof by
publication in The Roanoke Norld-News, at which hearing all parties in interest and
citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard on said application; and
WHEREAS, from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience will result to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing said portion of an unopened and unnamed street.
THEREFORE, RE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
that a l?5-foot portion of that certain unopened and unnamed 30-foot street running
in a masterly direction from Carolina Avenue, S. ~., between and parallel to an
unnamed alley and McClanahan Street, S. N., in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, more
particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Carolina
Avenue, said point being N. 32Olg* E. 124.8 feet from the
northerly corner Of the intersection of Carolina Avenue and
McClanahan Street, S. N.; thence N. 57° 41' W. 175 feet to
a point; theuce N. 32° 19' E. 30 feet to a point; thence S.
57° 41' E. 175 feet to a point; thence S. 32° 19' ~. 30 feet
to the place of BEGINNXNG; and
'BEING a certain unopened and unnamed street running
through Lots 44 through §O, Block 14, as shown by Crystal
Spring Land Company Map of record in the Clerk*s Office of
the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Plat Book
1, page IO2.
be, and it hereby is, permanently vacated, discontinued and closed; and that all
right, title and interest Of the City Of Roanoke and of the public in and to the
same be, and Jt 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, a
perpetual easement for sewer lines, drains, water lines and other public utilities,
if any, mhich may now be located in or over said portion of an unopened and unnamed
street.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the cat7 Engineer be, nad be hereby is,
directed to mark 'permanently vacated' on said portioo of a street as it might
appear on all maps and plats, If any, on file in his office, referring to the book
end page of Ordinances and Resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke
mhereio this ordinance shell be spread.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Hustings Court for the City of Roaoohe, Virginia, a certified copy of this
ordinance in order that the clerk of said court may record the same. indexing it
in the name of the City of Roanoke as Grantor and the manes of the First Exchange
Corporatioo and The First National Exchange Hank of Virginia as Grantees.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................Oo
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SIGNS; A communication from B 6 R Auto Parts, requesting permission to
erect a sign between the sideualk and curb in front of its place of business at
1705 Melrose Avenue, N. M., was before Council.
Mr. Pollard =o~ed that the,request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion wal ~econded by #r. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMEWT-TRAILERS: A communication from Mr, William Green, Jr,,
requesting permission to put a house trailer on property located on the nest side
of Compton Street, N. E., between Williamson Road and Hayne Street, described as
Lot 7, Block 1, Oakland, Official Tax No. 3070708, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to the Citl Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion was seconded
by Rt. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PARES AND PLATGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. O. L. Ferguson, offering
to donate a donkey to the Mill Mountain Zoo, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller honed that the offer be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: Communications from the Crystal Spring, Forest Park,
Grandam Court and Yishburn Park Parent-Teacher Associations, requesting that the
school crossing problem be studied by Council, the Roanoke City School Board and
the CitI Hanager, that proper action be taken promptly for the safety of the
children of Roanoke and that school crossing guards be employed, trained and placed
at the proper and necessary corners and crossings throughout the city, mere before
Council.
Mr. Stoller mored that the communications be referred to the CiaI Ranager
for his information in connection with his study of the matter. The motion was
seconded bi Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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INDUSTRIES: A.cotnuaication from Mr.-Clarence P. Moore. Regional
Director, Small Resin,aa AdmJaJstrati'oo, Richmond, Virginia, advising that under
tn* separate programs the Small Business Administration is able to provide financial
assistance up to $?00,000 for the benefit of any one small business firm, both of
nhich programs are based on the principle that each community bears a major
responsibility for the development of Its own economic potential, and that If the
City of Roanoke is interested in learning more about these programs and how they
can benefit thecommunity the Small Business Administration will be glad to furnish
such information, was before Council.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the communication be filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. St*lief and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having received and filed a motion by Piedmont Aviation
Incorporated. to the Civil Aeronautics Board to expedite the hearing on its appli-
cation for an amendment to las certificate of public convenience and necessity for
Route 87 so as to authorize scheduled air transportation between Roanoke. Virginia.
and Neu York, New York - Newark, New Jersey, and certain intermediate points, a
communication from Br. William C. Bur*, Attorney, representing Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, transmitting Appendix H to the motion which was inadvertently omitted,!
was before the body.
Mr. ~toller morea that the communication and Appendix H be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. T. Howard Boy*r, Chairman. Electoral
Board, advising that due to the overload in the Kimball, Loudon and Eureka Park
Precincts the Electoral Board recommends that Council establish a new precinct on
the north side of Orange Avenne, taking in portions of the Kimball, London and
Eureka Park precincts, that this precinct be named Lincoln Terrace Precinct and
that the voting place be established at the Lincoln Terrace Elementary School on
Liberty Road, N. M.; also, that the voting place for the Biverdale Precinct be
changed from the Riverdale Cash Grocery, 1625 Bennington Street, S. E., to No. 11
Fire Station at the corner of Beaning*on Street and Mount Pleasant Boulevard, 5.
were before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations 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. Rheeler and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. James O. Trout,
Chairman of the Roanoke Transportation Center end Railroad Mu~u~ transmitting a
check for the sum of $250, representing a donation to the Transportation Museum
Fund, and suggesting that the money be used to construct a plaque, or honor board,
recognizing all groups, Organizations and individuals mbo have con*ri uted through
efforts, finances or interest toward the success, improvement and expansion of the
Transportation Moseum, was before Council..
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Mr, Jones moved that the check be received and turned over to the City
Auditor for deposit lo the City Treasury. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Stoller
and nnaolmovsly adopted,
Mr. Jones then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $250 to Transportation Museum under Section alTO, 'Capital.* of the 1965-66
budget:
(niCE4?) AS ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section ~170. 'Capital**
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergencT.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 29. page 174.)
Mr. Jones 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, Stoiler, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Rith further reference to the matter, Mr. Jones movedthat the City
Manager be requested to look into the advisability of constructing the plaque. The
motion Has seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
SID£MALE, CURR AND GUTTER: Copy of a communication from Mr. L. G. Lazarus
addressed to the City Manager, requesting that the sidewalk ia front of 312 - 314
Sooth Jefferson Street be replaced at a cost of SO~ to the property owner, Has
before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Manager be directed to submit his report
and recommendation on the request to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
UNIYED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS: A communication from Mr. John Jo
Gunther, Executive Director, United States Conference of Mayors, advising that the
lgb5 Annual Conference of Mayors mill be held in Dallas, Texas, June 11 - 15, nas
before Council.
Mr. Pollard mated that the communication be filed and that the City Clerk
be instructed to advise the United States Conference of Mayors that none of the
members of Council are attending the conference this year. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS DF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITY GARAGE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report
of the City Manager, recommending that $3,000 be appropriated to Maintenance of
Machinery and Equipment and that $12,000 be appropriated to Repair Parts - Equipment
under Section ~99, *Garage,* of the 196~-66 budget.
the 1965-6b Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency. ~
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Er. Stoller moved the edoptioo of the Ordieonce. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted bi the following rote:
AYES: Ressrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler end
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS= Noee ..........................
BUDGET-SERERS AND STORM URA1NS: The Acting City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager, recommending that Council authorize the purches*
of a sewer pump in the amount of &SO0 under Replacement Rea.rte, "Non-Operating
Expenses,' of the 196S-65 Sewage Treatment budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(s16949) AN ORDINANCE to amend and recrdaln 'Non-Operating Expenses*
of the 1965-66 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2g, page 175.)
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, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ......................L .... O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Acting City Manager submitted a
written report of tbe City Yanager, auri~ing that a time recorder is urgently
needed for the purpose of keeping accurate time on employees who have been trans-
ferred from the City Garage to the parking lot of the Street Repair Division of
the Department of Public Works and recommending that ~260 be transferred from
Operating Supplies and Materials to Office Furniture and Equipment - New under
Section ;82, "Street Repair," of the 1965-66 budget, for this purpose.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(;16950) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section mO2, "Street RepaiI,'
of thai965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page l?b.)
Mr. Stoller 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, Stall,r, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................1.
NAYS: None ...........................
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Acting City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager, adrisiag that an additional $1,745 in contribu-
tions for the Miley Drive Fountain has been received and paid into the City
Treasury and recommending that this amount be appropriated to Niley Drive (Fountai~
under Section mi?O, "Capital,' of the 1965-66,budget.
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Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and o[[ered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16951) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section siT0, ~Capital,# of
the 196S-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 29, page 176.)
NV. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoiler, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
MILITARY CORPANIES-STADIUH: Council baring previously been advised by
the City Manager that the lease of the United States Government on the Naval Reserve
Training Center site at Raher Field uiii expire on June 30. 1966, and having
received and filed his report until such time as a request for a new or renewed
lease is received from the Baited States Government the Acting City Hanager
submitied a written report of the City Manager, transmitting a request of the
Department of the Navy for a renewal of the lease for a period of twenty yeaFs
generally upon the terms and conditions contained in the present lease.
Council indicating a desire to study the proposed lease before acting
thereon, Mr. Pollard moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of the body on April 11, 1966. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The Acting City YauageF submitted a written report of
the City Manager, transmitting a communication from Hr. R. E. Nundy requesting city
water service to property located on Commander Drive andA~hor Drive, N. W.,
described as Lots 6, ? and B, Block 8, Captain's Grove Nap, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be taken undeF consideration by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
NATER DEPARTRENT: The Acting City mann§er submitted the following report
of the City Ranager with reference to furnishing mater service to the property of
WV. and MFS. Albert A. Dunbar at 4610 Palmer Avenue, N. E., in Roanoke County:
'Roanoke, Virginia
April 4, 1966
Bonorable Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, YlrgJnla
Gentle.eft:
There is attached a letter from Mrs. Albert A. Dunbar of 4610
Palmer Avenues N. E., requesting consideration of a mater service
situation in Roanoke County. Palmer Avenue is located just a
short distance outside of the City limits, approximately two
blocks east of BollJns Road at Preston Avenue.
The Mater system in the area was acquired by the City when
it purchased the Williamson Road Nater Company and in the acqui-
sition apparently the City acquired a number of irregular circum-
stances. This family, as Mrs. Dunbar states, is receiving water
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through a line that extends from a neJghborOs house. This
nrrnagewent Was is existence before the City became involved
in the water system ia the area. The neighbor anticipntes
selling their howe and this mill lead to the possible require-
ment that the Duobnr connection be removed from thnt house.
It, of course, should be
This 15 submitted tn the City Con0cil in accordance with
your recent policy of connections outside of the corporate
limits. This technically would be a new connection but would
not be a new service, It Is felt that the City bas some moral
responsibility in the mutter la assisting these people nad
this particular request would come with the recommendation tbnt
the City permit a small line to be extended the 125 feet to the
Dunbar property.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be re[erred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TAXE$-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUR: Council having adopted a Resolution
allocating a portion of the revenue of the City of Roanoke from the Utility Service
Tax to the Capital Fund for the ~uditorium-coliseum project, the City Auditor
submitted a written report, advising that during the months of January, February
and March, 1966, $54S,62~.07 in Utility Service Taxes was collected, one-fifth of
whic~ amount~ to ~1U9,125.41 and should be appropriated to the Civic Center account.
hr. Pollaro moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Auditor and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $109,125.41:
(m169§2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~1~0, *CapJtal,*
of the 1965-65 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinanoe Dook No. 29, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AY£S: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: TEe City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the records of the Preston Park, Tinker Creek, Raleigh Court,
Riverdale and Roundhill Elementary Schools for the school year ending June 30, 1965,
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 the respective funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion
~as seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORT5 OF COMMITTEES:
JAIL; The committee appointed to study the proposed rate for the custody,
care and subsistence of federal prisoners in the Roanoke City Jail submitted the
following report:
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'Roanoke, Virginia
March 3l,
Honorable ~nyor and City Cooncll
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting of March 20, 1966, you referred to the
undersigned the questlon'of'gra~ting'a contract to the United
States Government for the custody, care end subsistence of
federal prisoners in the Roanoke City Jail at the rate of $1.75
per day, excluding medical care, effective April 1, 1966, for a
three-year period.
An examination of the accounts and records of the City
indicates that for the present fiscal year the cost of main-
taining prisoners in the Cit~ Jail has risen to approximately
$i.75 per day, which Is the rate contained Jn the present
Federal contract. Since the proposed contract is for three
years in the immediate future and since prices are rising
constantly, me believe that a rote sufficient to reimburse the
City for out-of-pocket cost should be charged the Federal
Government and me recommend that the rate be SI.OS per day in
the neu contract to provide for rising costs during the period
it mill corer.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor'
committee and offered the following Resolution:
(m16953) A RESOLUTIOW authorizing the execution of a contract with
including persons detained as aliens, in the Roanoke City Jail, upon certain terms
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 177.}
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .......................... O,
AIRPORT: Council having held a public hearing on proposed increases
in the rate structure at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport and having referred
affected by the proposed lncreoses with a view of working out a mutually sntisfactor
March 21, 1966
TO RoanokeCJty Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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On June ?, 1965 you appointed · Special Bate Sandy Committee
consisting of Messrs. Garland, Pond end Wheeler to study, report
and recGwwend to Council u schedule of revised rates and charges
Jo specific categories ut the Snnicipnl Airport,
0u September 20, 1965 this Committee, having met ia study
with Councll*s Airport reference Committee, reported back to
Council · recommended schedule of revised rates mud charges which
were tabled pending n request for u public hearing which wes
granted by Council and referred to this Committee to conduct.
Aa announced public hearing UBS held January Il, 1966 at the
Airport during which all persons present were heard by members of
this Committee.
Your Co~mittee made an adJostment in Group ~1 and hereby
recommends adoption of the rate changes indicated ia the attached
schedules.
-Group #1 consisting'of a business fee; hangar, hangar office
and ground rentals will increase approximately 27~ as shown
under pROPOSED on the attached comparison of Items covered
in this group.
Group ~2 consist of two (2) divisions of building space.
Section 'A* for Duslnesses located Jo the terminal building
lobby and Section *D* for U. S. Government space located
in both the Terminal and Office Building ~1. This group,
total increase of
Respectfully submitted,
S! Robert A~ Garland
Robert A. Garland, Chairman
S/ Clarence £. Pond
Clarence E. Pond, Committeeman
~/ Vincent S. Wheqler
committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure, the increases to become effective July 1, 1966, for all leases
that have expired by that date and to apply to the remaining leases as and when
they expire. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
on the construction of a park shelter in Robert Hall Smith Park and in Strauss
Park submitted the following report:
'March 29, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen;
Rids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, March 2H, concerning the construction of park
shelters inRobert Hall Smith and Strauss Parks. As shomn on
the attached tabulation of bids, the low bid was submitted by
Rodges Lumber Company of Roanoke in the amount of $24,696.00.
be $1,2,500 to $13,000 per shelter or approximately $25,000.
These shelters will be of similar construction to those
rece'ntly completed at othe~ lo'cati'Ons throoghout the City, for
example Golden Park. The most notable difference is the
substitution of brick· columns to support the roof structure in
lieu of laminated wgod arches. The bid price includes all
appurtenant mork such as utility installation to give a full and
complete job.
It is hereby recommended that a contract be awarded to
Hodges Lumber Compahy in the amount of $24,696, and that the sum
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of $2S,000 be appropriated to cover the contract, testing services,
and advertising costa. It Js anticipated that fifty perceet
(SO~) of the cost of the Strauss Park Shelter mill be reimbursable
under cur pending Open Space Project,
APPROVED: S/ Roy R, Pollard. Srt ·
Roy R. Pollurd, St** Chairman
APPROVED: S/ B. D. Th~mpsgn
B. D. Thompson, Purchasing Agent
APPROVED: S! William F, Cloth
William Fo Clark, City Engineer*
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of the Hedges Lumber Corporation:
(#16954) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a park shelter
in the Robert Dali Smith Park and in the Strauss Park; accepting a certain hid
made to the City therefor; rejecting certain other bids; and prorfdlng for au
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2~, page I?O.)
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, Pood, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$25,000:
(a16955) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section UlTO, "Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page !79.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MAth further reference to the matter, Mr. Pollard ~oved that the Hedges
Lumber Corporation be requested to submit to Council for its approval a design for
a plaque to be placed on each shelter. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Jones and
mnanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Clarence E. Pond and Benton 0. Dillard fo~ study,
report and recommendation a request of the Blue Ridge Educational Television
Association for permission to use five acres of land in Fishburn Park and the
City Farm tract on which to build its educational television station, plus
additional land for a roadway from Overland Road, S. M., to the proposed site,
the committee submitted a verbal report, advisin9 that it has viewed the site
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=lth officials of the Blue Ridge Educational Television Association, that it is of
the opinion the proposed site IS u very good one ned that it does not feel the
location of an educational telerision station thereon will b~ obJectionable to
anyone in the vicinity,
Mr. Pollard moved that the City Manager be directed to hare a metes and
bounds description of the proposed site prepared for necessary action by Council
so that the Blue Ridge Educational Television Association can proceed with the
project as expeditiously as possible and that the committee be continued. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16933, providing for
the sale to Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Harks, Iccorporated, for the sum of $10.00,
of a 200-foot portion of a 12-foot alley running eastwardly from Fourth Street,
N. M., between and parallel to Shenandoah Avenue and Center Avenue, recently
vacated, discontinued and closed, 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:
(=16933) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of a 200-foot long strip of land, approximately 12 feet in width,
extending easterly from Fourth Street, N. M. into Section D as shown on the Map of
RoRers, Fairfax ~ Houston, formerly used as an alley but heretofore permanently
vacated, closed and discontinued, to Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc** upon
certain terns and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 16g.)
Mr. Broiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
b~ Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 16935, providing for the sale of Lot
23, Block 43, West End and River View Land Company, Official lax No. 13112lB, to
Mr. C. F. Kefauver or his written designee for the sum of $2,750, having prevlousl]
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was aRain before
the body, Mr. Broiler offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(=16935) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of Lot 23, Block 43, according to the Map of the West End and River
Vies Land Company, Official No. 1311219, upon certain terms and conditions, to
C. F. Kefauver, or his written designee.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. Rg, page 170.)
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Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the /ollewf.g vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and
Mayor Billard ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
SALE OF pMOpERY¥: Ordinance No. 16936, providing for the male of Lots
4 and 6, Block 20, Belmont Land Compony, Official Tox Nos. 4013004 and 4013006, to
lhe First Foursquare Church, for the sum of $~35, having previously been before
Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Stellar offering the following for its second reading and final adoption=
(u16936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale end con-
veyance of real estate known as Lots No. 4 and 6, Block 20, Map of Belmont Land
Company, Official Nos. 4013004 and 401300b, to the Trustees of First Foursquare
Church, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 171.)
Mr. Stellar 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, Stellar, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
SALE OF PROPERZY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16937, providing for
the sale to the Second Presbyterian Church, for the sum of $10.00 of two lO-foot
alleys extending west approximately IlS feet from Second Street, S. M., parallel
to Highland Avenue and north approximately 100 feet from Highland Avenue, S. M.,
parallel to Second Street and Third Street, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Attorney,
suggesting that no further action be taken On Ordinance No. 16937 until said alleys
have been officially vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council:
'March 29, 1966
To the Mayor and Members
of the City Council
Gentlemen:
For the reasons hereinafter stated, it is respectfully
suggested that no further action be taken by the Council on the
above numbered ordinance now pending before the Council on its
second reading. As Mill be noted from the title of the pending
ordinance, it mould authorize and provide for the sale of the
land in two (2) alleyways which are in the ordinance as having
been previously closed. A check Of the records in the Clerk's
Office made today indicate that said alleys have not yet been
officially closed and vacated. A public hearing is scheduled
to be held before the Conncil at its April 4th meeting on the
question of closing these and another public alley in the same
block.
Furthermore,, I am today advised by the attorney for the
trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church of Roanoke that said
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trustees desire to purchase from the City ut such time us
proper only one of the strips of'land m~lch are described ia
the pending ordinance, the attorney advising me that the title
to the land lo the other strip mentioned lo the ordinance mill
revert to,tbe.abovq nosed. Church ~rnstee~ at such time us
Council may have officially closed end vacated said alley.
I regret having failed to ascertain, prior to preparation
of Ordinance No, 16937, that said former alleys hsd eot in fact
been officially closed by the Council, cad that the offer
recently made ia the Cocecil for purchase of the land Jo said
alley nas being prematurely dealt mith.
Respectfully~
s! J. N. Kincanen
City Attorney"
Mr. 5toiler moved that the second reading Of Ordinance No. 16937 be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on April 11, 1966. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY; Ordinance No. 16930, provJdJn9 for the sale of Lot 12
and the northerly part of Lot 4, Block 103, F. Rorer Map, Official Tax No. 1220605,
to Mr. Ralph A. Glasgow, for the sum of $1,000, having previously been before
Council for its first reading, read and laid over, sas again before the body, Mr.
Stoller offering the following for its second reading an~ final adoption:
(#16938) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of all of Lot No. 12 and a northerly part of Lot No. 4, Block 103,
accorvin~ to the F. ~orer hap, being Official No. 1220b05, to Ralph A. Glasgow
upon certain terms aod conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 172.)
Mr. 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, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ~ ......
NAYS: None~ ..........................O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. lbq41,
dedicating land acquired from Mr. Maury L. Strauss for'public park and recreational
use and providing for the same the name "Strauss 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:
(~lbq41) AN ORDINANCE dedicating certain public property for public
park and recreational use; and providing for the same the name "S~RAUSS PARK."
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 1~3.)
Mr. 5toiler 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 ................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BONDS-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure calling for a bond referendum on.the proposed civic
center project on June 14, 1966, and having referred the Ordinance back to the
City Attorney for approval by #ood~ King. Damson and Logan. Bond Attorneys. Hr.
Si,lief moved that the foil,ming Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(u169S6) AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issue of bonds not to exceed
Seven Million Dollars ($?.000°000.00) to defray all costs in connection with
providing the City of Roanoke with a needed permanent public Improvement. to-wit:
a civic center consisting of an auditorium and related public buildings, including
land, parking facilities and landscaping in connection therewith.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. It is deemed expedient and necessary by the Council of the City of
Roanoke. Virginia. to raise funds not to exceed Seven #aliSon Dollars ($7.000.000.00
to defray all costs in connection with providing the City of Roanoke ulth a needed
permanent public improvement, to-wit: a civic center consistin9 of an auditorium
and related public buildings, including land, parking facilities and landscaping
in connection therewith.
2o For the purpose of raising said funds to pay for the cost of said
permanent public improvements, it is deemed expedient and necessary to issue, and
there shall be issued from time to tine within a period of five (5) years from the
date Of the election hereinafter referred to, bonds Of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, in an aggregate amount not exceeding Seven Million Dollars ($7,000.000.00)
3. The Council shall by resolution adopted from tine to time prescribe
the amount of said bonds to be issued from tine to time and the form thereof, and
all other details with respect thereto, in accordance with law.
4. Said bonds shall not be issued unless and until this ordinance has
been approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified voters of the
City voting at an election to be called in the manner provided by law to be held
on the lith day of June, 1966.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Si,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Jones then moved that Council acting as a committee of the whole
pledge itself to meet with anyone, any time, anywbere for the purpose of explaining
the advantages which can accrue to the City of Roanoke from the proposed civic
center project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LEGISLATION-INDUSTRIES: Mr. Jones advised that the 1966 General Assembly
enacted an Act permitting the City of Roanoke to create an Industrial Development
Authority composed of seven commissioners to be appointed by Council and moved
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that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure providing for the
creation of the Industrial Development Authority. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pond and unnnimously adopted.
On aotioo of Mr. Stoilcro seconded by Mr. Jones ond unanimously adopted.
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVE~
ATTEST:
/CIty Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Mosdey, April 11. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting lo the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday. April 11, 1966, st 2 p,u., the regular
imeetiag hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr,
Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Mbeeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ................ 6.
A~SENT: Councilman Clarence E. Pood ...................................l.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F, Hlrst, City Manager. Mr. James N. Kincaoot
City Attorney. and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mit~ a prayer by the Reverend Henry V.
Langford, Association Secretary. Virginia Church Temperance Council.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, March
MB, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stall,r,
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
math and the minutes approved as recorded.
R£ARIND OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the construction
and installation of a fence at Roanoke Municipal (Noodruol Airport, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday, A~ril 11, 196b, and to be
opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any qiestions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed ~ith the opening of the bids: whereupon.
the City Clerk opened and read bids from Sears, Roebuck and Company, in the amount
of $4.900.O0, and Powers Fence Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, in the amount of
$T.442.50.
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Couneil, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with th e recommendation of the committee
The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman, Julian F.
Hlrst and Marshall L. Harris as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having continued until 2 p.m., Monday, April 11, 1965,
· public bearing om the request of Messrs. Everett E. FJJppen and Luther B. Aug,Il
that property located on the southeast corner of Jamison Avenue and Twelfth Street,
S. R., described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13. Oak Ridge Land Company, Official Tax
Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003, be rezoned from General Residence District to
Business District, for the purpose of receiving more definite information with regar,
tO the proposed Route 24 Project before taking any action aa t~e ~quest for rezoning.
the matter mas again before the body.
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Ia thio connection, Hr. G. ~. geed, Jr.. Attorney. represeotin9 the
petitioners for resorting, appeared before Council in support of the reqoest of his
clients.
The City Planning Commission having recommended that the request for rezon-
lng be denied, Hr. Dexter ~. Smith. planting Director, appeared before Council and
presented a revised plan prepared by ~e Trnfflc Engineering and Cosnunicntions
Department under date of December 15, 1965. proposing n change in the Major Arterial
Highway Plan uith regard to the location of Route 24, #F. Smith advising that if the
proposed change is approved it will permit the expansion of the existing commercial
shopping area on Jaeisen Avenue tO include the above property and thus eliuhate the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission that the request for rezoning be
denied on the grounds that it would be a case of spot zonJn9,
Hr. H. Cleans Broyles. Director of Public WOrkS, pointed out that under
the revised plan the abase property would not be affected by the proposed relocation
of Route 24, but that a recommendation mill be submitted to Council that a twenty-
five-foot setback be required in all future major arterial highuays.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning.and the
petitioners indicatin9 their willingness to reduce to ur/ting an agreement to observ~
the t~enty-five-foot setback if the property is rezoned, Mr. Pollard moved that
Council concur in the request and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16957) 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.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City Of Roanoke
to have property located on the southeast corner of Jamison Avenue and 12th Street.
$. E.. Roanoke, Virginia, and described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, Oak Ridge Lead
Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003. rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District; and
WHEREAS, the City Plannin9 Cam=assign has recommended that the hereinafter
described land not be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District;
and
~HEREAS, notice required by Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, 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 4th
day of April. 1966. 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 rezoning; and
~HEREAS, this Council, after cons idering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, 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 amended and reenacted in the follomJng particular and no other, viz.:
Property l,coted os the south,nat corner of JsaJsou Avenue and 12th Street
S. E.o M,au,k,, Virginia, end described os Lots 1o 2 end 3, 8lock 13, Ouk Ridge
Land Company, designtted on Sheet 412 of the Zoning Map ss Official Tax Nos. 4121001
4121002 nod 4121003, be, mud is hereby, changed from General Residence District to
Rusiness District and the Zoning Map shall be changed iB this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, St,lief. Ih,clef and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Ir. Pond absent)
PETXTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication frae the Appalachian Power Company.
advising that one street light was installed in the 300 block of Church Avenue.
S. E., during the month of March, 1966. was before Council.
On motion of Ir. St,lief, seconded by Hr, Pollard and unanimously adopted
the communication ual filed,
BUDGET-ANIMALS: A communication from the R,an,he Valley Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, requesting that a contribution of $3.000 be
included tn the 1966-67 budget, was before Council.
In this connection, #las Rachel Wilson. President. Ira. Arthur S. Taluadg.
Wiss Wary p. Singleton and Mr. J. Leon Cross, Manager of the S.P.C.A. Animal
Shelter. appeared before Council and explained how the o~eratton of the Roanoke
Volley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is financed.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the Budget Commission for
consideration in connection with its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1966-67
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC h~LFARE: Council having adopted a Resolution
endorsin9 the proposal of the Long-Range Plannin9 Committee of the Roanoke Valley
Council of Community Services, Incorporated, to undertake a comprehensive survey
of Health, Welfare and Recreation needs and services in the Roanoke Valley and
indicating the willingness of the City of Roanoke to contribute to the cost of the
survey its pro rata share thereof, but not to exceed a total sum of $6,500, provided
that each of the other local 9,yarning bodies in Roanoke Valley endorses the survey
and agrees to pay its pro rata share of the cost thereof, apportioned on the basis
of the population represented by said local 9,vermin9 bodies, a communication from
Ronnoke Valley Conncil of Community Services, Incorporated, advising that each of th
Roanoke Valley Municipal Governments has given its endorsement of the proposed
community services study and committed its pro rata share of the cost thereof and
that effort is under way to select and appoint the Citizens' Committee which mill
oversee the entire project, was before the body.
Rt. St,liar moved that the communication be filed and that the Budget
Commission he directed to include SboSO0 in the proposed 1966-67 budget for the
maximum pro rata share of the City of Roanoke toward the cost of the survey. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A Resolation of the JnmJmn PorouS-Teacher Association
requesting that the school crossing problem be studied by the City Mnnager, the
Roanoke City School Hoard nad City Council, that proper action be token premptJF
for the safety of the children of Roanoke and that school crossing guards
be employed, trained and placed at the proper and necessary corners and crossings
throughout the city, mss before Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager
for his information Jn connection uith his study of the matter. The motion uaw
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously sdopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DE PARTMENT OF PIJBLXG MONKS: The City Manager submitted the follow-
inn report recommending that $5.000 be appropriated for Overtime Pay of the
Department of Public Norks for the remainder of the fiscal year:
"Roanoke, Virginia
April 11, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
In a check of the funds available to the Public Marks
Department for overtime pay for the remainder of the year,
it is found that the balance is slightly below $3,000.
anticipated between now and the end of the fiscal year; mud in
Council appropriate by budget ordinance amendment the sum of '
$5,000 tO this account.
This recommendation is mude in recognition of the fact that
procedures under which it is used by the City have been indicated
to Council as being a subject on uhich study should be made.
The study has already begun; howeeer, due to the pressure of
other matters including work on the over-all City Pay Plan, it
It is, though, to continue and Jt is hoped that the conclusions
to the end of this fiscal year.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian E. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Mannger"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the reoommendatiou Of the City
(=1695H} AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~165, "Overtime Pay
Salary and Mage Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan," of the 1965-66 Appropria
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordiuance Hook ~o. 2q, page lsd.)
Rt. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, 5toller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
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BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted u mritten report,
recommending thnt $1,000 be transferred from Cspitnl Outlay from Revenue under
Section ~340, 'Noa-Operntis9 Expense** to Repair Parts - Equipment under Section
8280. #PsrificatJoa** of the 1965-66 Yater Department budget, to cover osticJpsted
expenditures for tke remainder of the fiscal your.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of tbs City
Manager sad offered the follomisR emergency Ordinance:
(m16959) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section a280, 'Purification,'
and Section n340. *Non-Opernting Expense,' of ~e 1965-66 Mater Fund Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for au emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page IHS.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MessrSo Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAVS: None ..................O, (Mr. Pond absent)
STATE HIGHMAVS-SENERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the
foIlowing report recommending that an easement in Parcel No. 095 be acquired from
Roanoke Iron and Bridge Marks. Incorporated. for a public storm drain and/or sewer
line in connection with the Route No. 24 Project, for the sum Of $1.901:
*Roanoke, Virginia
April 11, 1965
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Attorney advises that he has been informed that
Project, that the City obtain from Roanoke Iron and Dridge
of a public storm drain over the property of the Company,
uithin a 40-foot mide right-of-may. This easement is and
has been shown on the Project Plnns os Parcel No. 095.
at $1,901.00. The City and the Department of Highways have
The City Attorney has prepared an ordinance authorizing
the Council by appropriate action approve the said ordinance.
il Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hir~t
City Manager~
(=16960) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of a perpetual ease-
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 185.)
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Mr. Stoller moved.the adoption of tke Ordinance. The m tiaa mos seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the rationing vote:
AYES: Mensrn~ Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6, ''
NAYS: Hose ..................O. (Mr. Pond absest)
STATE HIGIIMAY$: The City Msnager submitted the follouing report
recommending that he be authorized to emecute on agreement between The Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia and the City of Roanoke, Virginia. for
the relocation and adjustment of pole line facilities in connection with the Route
220 Project after appropriate approval o[ thc agreement by the City Attorney:
*Roanoke, Virginia
April 11. 19h6
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is attached and submitted to Council n copy of a
proposed agreement betueen the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company and the City covering the relocation and adjustment Of
pol~ line facilities on the proposed Route 220 project.
Is its anticipated work in connection with the project, it
is expected that the Telephone Company will have the obligation
of un outlay of o rather sizeable cost. The expense for most
of this will be the responsibility o[ the Telephone Company.
There is, however, involved a portion Of work extending
generally from Heechwood Drive south to near the existing four
lanes of Route 220, which is the subject of this agreement.
in this particular area the company has prior rights, since
they mere located on a private easement prior to its becoming
public right-of-nay. The expense of this p~rticular phase of
the relocation is the responsibility Of the City. This matter
arose in the early part of 1965. The State Highmay Department
has ruled that the cost Of relocation under these p~rtJcul~
circumstances are such as could not. within the determination
of the Highway Department, be assessed against the Telephone
Company and that they are considered as eligible charges
against the Route 220 project.
This work is classified as nonbetterment cost and is
estimated to total $17,300. On the b~$is of ]$ percent, the
City's share would be
The City is now in the process of obtaining Fight-Of-way
and it is necessary to resolve and authorize this matter as
early as possible in order that the Telephone Company can com-
mence with its necessary work.
It.is recommended that the Council by resolution authorize
executiofl by the City Manager and the City Clerk of the
ment after appropriate approval Of the agreement by the City
Attorney.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian P. H~ st
City Manager#
Mr. Stoller moved that the proposed agreement be referred to the City
Attorney for approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
STATE HI6~MAY$: The City Manager submitted the follo~ing report with
regard to completing the surveys and plans for that portion of Route 599 mithin
the city limits:
#Ronuohe. Virginia
April 11. 1966.
flonornble Mayor nnd City Council
'Roanoke. Yirginin
The City Council on Jeennry 24, 1966, received n recommenda-
tion from the City Planning Commission that the Council request
the Virginia Department of flighmnys to complete the surveys and
pleas on Monte $99'es It mould extend from the Norfolk end
Mestern Reilmny trncks, mesa of Franklin Road, tufts connection
mith D. 5. 220 end ¥i~ginin Route 419, south of the City. The
recommendation of the Commitslon mas that the City express its
millingness to share in the cost of the surveys nad pinna for
that portion of the highway within the City limits.
The Council referred the matter to uy office to determine
the City*s share of the cost of the surveys and plans.
It is estimated that this share of the City mill amount to
approximately $25,000. This amount could be financed by includ-
ing it in rue budget years; $10,000 in the 196G-bT budget and
$15,000 in the 1967-66 budget.
The Department of HJghmays has urged that this matter be
prnceeded with. The State has already authorized survey and plans
for that portion of Route 599 betneen the City's south corporate
limit line and the U. S. 220 - Route 419 intersection.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Manager and the City Plannln9 Commission and offered the following Resolution:
(~16961) A R£SOLUYION relating to surveys and plans for Route 599,
extending from the Norfolk ~ ~estern RallBay tracks west o~ Franklin Road. to its
connection with C. S. Route 220 and Virginia Route 419, south of the corporate
limits.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution ~ogk No. 29, page 196.)
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
· ATER DEPARTMENT: Th~ City Manager submitted a written report,
Dairy, Distributor Of Sealtest Foods, advising that he plans to build a storage
and office building on property located on Lee flighuay, in Roanoke County, for his
The motion f~lled for lack of a second.
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Mr. Jones then moved that the Butter be referred bnck to the City Manager
for the purpose of furnishing Bore detailed inforuntioo os to the location of the
property, the extension of the mater main and on eatiunte of the cost thereat at
the next regular aeeting of Council. The motion Bna seconded by Mr. Stoller and
unanimously ndopted.
FOLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager suhuitted the
folleming report on changes in personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department for the month of March, 1966:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
"Roanoke. Virginia
April lt. 1966
Listed below is the status of the Police and Fire Depart-
ments as of March 31. 1966:
Police Department:
Mr. Ernest G. Mhaogero Jr** 2307 Lincoln Avenue. S.
was sworn in as Police Officer March !, 1966.
Police Officer John R. Bowling ~esigned March 15, 1966.
Police Officer John M. Fields resigned March 31, 2966.
Police Officer Clarence O. Purdue, Jr., died March 23. 1966.
Sergeant J. Ralph Jones, retired Rarch 14, 1966.
Police Officer Ronald K. Chittum mill be on Military Leave
of Absence beginning April 1, 1966.
Fire
Department:
EMPLOYED
Elmond J. Howlett, Jr.
~ESIGNED
Fireman B. A. Shaver
Fireman N. M. Moore
Fireman O. S. Mells
Fireman F. G. Jackson
Lieutenant D. F. Sweeney II
Fireman L. L. Millis
Fireman D. R. Doss
3/1/66 REMOYEO FROM
pAYROLL
3/4/66
3/6/66 Fireman J. D. Maxey
3/7/66 3/28/66 (Expiration
3/11/66 of all sick leave)
3/14/66
3/26/66
On this date the Fire Department has nine (9) vacancies.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion uno
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLAT ION-I~DUSTRIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the creation of an Industrial Development
Authority, he submitted the follo~Jng report raising the question as to under which
of two Acts Council desires to proceed:
"April ?, lqh6
Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
As requested at your last Council Meeting. there is enclosed
herewith a composite copy of the special Act now in effect
with regard to the creation of industrial development author-
ities In certain of the cities, tomms end counties of the
state, including the City of RoanOke. I am advised that
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CouncIIlun James his furIJched to the Mayor lid each Xemher of lie
COlnCi] withll tho meek n copy of the recently elscted gelerul
law mhich, Jn someshst different, terms, deals sith the latter al
A very hasty comparison of the tic Acts indicates at least the
foiloming differences:
a. The general Ins is a pure enabling Act providing
for the creation of the authority and the appoint-
lent or its 7 'directors~ by ordinance of the
local governing body. whereas the local lam pur-
ports to create an authority in encb of the local-
ltles expressly named In the Act and provides that
the 7 commissioners of the authority, in each case.
be appointed by the governing body of the locality
concerned.
b. The general law precludes the appointment as a
director of the authority any officer or member
of the municipality. The special Act contains no
express limitation in this regard.
c. The genera! Iow expressly authorizes the location
of facility sites within, uithout, or partially
uithin or without the municpality creating the
authority, sherens the special Act, in scmeshat
different words, authorizes the exercise of the
posers therein granted both within and sithout the
boundaries of the city within which the authority
is created.
d. The special Act authorizes a city. in the
discretion of its governing body. to purchase
bonds OF other obligations of the authority
of said city and authorizes a city to make
appropriations and to provide funds for the opera-
tion of the authority, shovels the general las
appears to contain no such express provision.
A careful study and comparison of each of the aforesaid Acts
is recommended to the Council. since the Council's ordinance
by NhJch either of the Acts would be augmented would, of
necessity, relate directly to the particular Act under which
Eespectfully,
S/ J. ~. Kincanon
regular meeting byCouncil acting as a committee of the whole. The motion las
purposes.
the matter uith Nillis M,~Asders~n, Esquire, n. loenl attorney
uho is thoroughly capable end hfs dose considernble similar
legal uorh in connection ,ith recent Blghusy Department
ncqsisitioes lu the City nnd nba Is agreeable to ess lgisg la
this matter, uorhing toserd n speedy acquisition or ell of
said'properties, Mr. Anderson is agreeable to the proposal of
performing such legal serviees ns are necessary upon the some
general basis ns Js currently in effect betueeu the City ned
attorneys involved in public street and hlghusy acquisitions
in current highway proJects. A. copy of his letter to that
effect is attached hereto;.
! submit heremith n~ ordiuanc~ bF mbJcb the Conncll soy,
if it is agreeable, nulhorise nad concur in the~ove proposal
tad I trust that it will be your pleasure to consider it
fevornbly nt the nest meeting of the Council. I sm authorized
to state that the City Manager Joins with ue Jn this recomuendn-
Respectfully.
S/ J. N. Kincnnon
City Attorney"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:~
(=16962) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and concurring in the employment of
certain special legal services in connection uith the City's acquisition of lands
for its East Gate Landfill ProJect and future East Gate Park; nnd providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29. page laT.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Smaller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. pond absent)
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commination for
study, report and recommendation the request of the Magic City Motor Corporation
Street, described as Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block O, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company.
Officlal Tax Nos. 30210D], 3021002 and 3021003, be rezoned from General Residence
District to Business District; and that property located on the northeast corner of
iGregory Avenue and Fifth Street, N. E., described as Lot 333 and a portion of Lot
334, Ward 4. Roanoke Land and Improvement Company. Official Tax Nos. 3021512,
3021501 and 3021502, be rezoned from Special Residence Dintrict to Business District
~ the City Planning Commission submitted a ~ritten report, recommending that the
request for rezoning be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Carroll D. Rea, Attorney,
representin9 the petitioner, requestin9 a public hearing nn the matter, was before
Council,
Mr. Wheeler saved that a public hearing on the matter he held at 7:30
p.m., May 2. 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
ELECTIONS: The committee appointed to study the matter of installing
voting machines in the City of Roanoke submitted the following report:
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'April Il, 1966.
flonorabl~ #slur and Noshers of
· Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, ¥1rgioio.
Gentlemen:
?be 6choral Aaaeabl, of 1966 ia mow bfalorr and nolbJog woo done
to encourage the extension of the IH# Votomatlc or similar
machines in ¥1rgJ~ioo We ore left uitb two machines approved by
the State Hoerd of Elections: The Autowntic and the Shoup, No
other type ual lawfully be used.
At the sase rise there is · request for increased ceupensation for
election officials. It is felt that decreasieg the duties of
officials uaI weet the request. The use of the conventional voting
machines would certain]7 eliminate the bel]ot-conotiog tim. With
the eliuiuatioa of the poll tax. it may be possible to decrease
the number of officials. However. the number of election
officials is a pretty-well-established 'tradition° in ¥irginie.
The rule of thumb for conventional voting machines is that they
can vote 500 voters duvJng an ordinary election day. The Gtimated
cost of enough voting wachines for our precincts was $150,000.
However. while we believe a siuple voting uachine is desirable
for our citizens and that such a machine would be accepted, in~e
interest of prudence ue submit that the machines should be leased
with the rent to apply on the purchase pFice. If the sun of
$15,000.00 is put la the 1966-67 budget for leasing of voting
machines, they can be used beginning with the November elections,
RRCBWR£NDATION: We recommend that voting machines be used in the
City of Roanoke and that the Budget Cemuission be directed to
include $15,000.00 in the 1966-67 budget for this purpose; that
early in the new fiscal leaf either of the two qualified machines
be leased by the use of public bids; and that everl effort be
made to institute the use of voting machines in NoveubeF, 1966.
Respectfully.
S/ WuFraz A. Stoller
Muvray A. Stollev, Chairman.
S/ Denton 0. Dillard
Wayor Benton O. DillaFd.
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland.'
Hr. StolleF moved that the FepoFt Of the comuittee be adopted and that the
comuittee be continued. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted.
Pollard voting no.
#F. Stoller then moved that the Budget Coumissioo be directed to include
$15,000 in the proposed 1966-6T budget for the purpose of authorizing the voting
machines under a lease-purchase arrangeuent over a ten-year period or $30,000 if a
five-year period is necessary. The notion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted.
Hr. Pollard voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
MILITARY C0WP~NI£S-$TADIU#: Counoil having deferred ~ction on ~ report
the City manager, transmitting a request Of the DepaFt~ent Of the Nav~ that its
lease on the Navel Reserve Training Center site at Maher Field be renewed foF
period of tuent~ years comuencio9 Jul! l, 1966. in order to stud~ the proposed hem
lease, the matter was again before the bodz.
After a discussion Of the proposed lease. Rt. Pollard moved that the
be referred back to the Citz manager faf the purpose of ascertaining whether or not
the Department of the Rnvl will agree to the inclusion of an additional clause in th
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proposed lease to the effect that no improvements shall beresfter be placed or
erected upon the premises by the United States Government uJthout the prior consent
nad approval of Cousrll. The motion uss seconded by Mr. St,lief and unanimously
adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION ANO CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16944. vacating, discontinuing and
closing an alley running east and nest betueen Eleventh Street and Tuelfth Street.
S. E.. parallel to Kirk Avenue and Church 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 ~nd final adoption:
(~i6944) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
tee (10) foot alley running east and nest through Block 6. East Side Land Company.
bounded on the south by Lots I through i0. inclusive. Block 6. East Side Land
Company. and on the north by Lots 11 through lB. inclusive, alack b. East Side
Lind Company. all located in the City Of Roanoke. Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Dank No. 29. page 179.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoptlon Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouiag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ..................O. (Wt. Pond absent)
STREETS AND ~LLEYS: Ordinance NO. 16945, vacating, discontinuing and
closing an alley running east and nest between Second Street and Third Street.
S. W.. parallel to Highland Avenue and Mountain Avenue; an alley extending west
approximately 115 feet from its intersection with Second Street. S. W.. parallel
to Highland Avenue; and an alley extending north approximatqly 100 feet from its
intersection with Highland Avenue. S. W.. parallel to Second Street and Third
Street. having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid
over. was again before the body. Mr. Stalker offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption: ' r
(=16945) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing two
certain alleys located in Blk. 2. Skeet S. W. No. 3, lap'of Official Survey, said
block being bounded on the north by Mountain Avenue. on the south by Highland Avenue
on the east by Second Street, and on the west by Third Street.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page lDO.)
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. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS: N,ua ...................O. (Mr. Pond sbseot)
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lB this connection, Ordllaece No. 16937, suthorizing ned providing for
the sule nad conveyunce of two ten-foot wide strips of land. forwerly used es sa
ulleyo but heretofore permueently vucuted and closed, to the Trustees Of the Second
Presbyterian Church, having previously been belore Council for its first reading,
read ned laid over, uae.agora berate the body.
The City Attorney submitted the following report with regard to a
necessary correction in Ordinance No, 16937:
"April 7, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor sad
the Members of City Council
since pending Ordinance No. 16937 mistakenly refers to two lO-
foot wide strips of land rather than to the single strip in
nhich the City suns a fee siwple title, I have redrafted the
It is respectively suggested that the Council arrange to
former lO-foot uide alley running, in a northerly direction from
Highland Avenue, S. ~., through the block now owned in its
entirety, other than for alleyways, by the Church Trustees. The
No. 16937 may be either disapproved by a formal vote of the Council
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. KJncanon
Mr.-Stoller then offered Ordinance No. 16937 for its second reading and
final adoption:
(~16937) AN ORDINANCE authorizin9 and providing for the sale and convey-
Survey, Sheet S. W. No. 3, to the Trustees of the Second Presbyterian Church of
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance as recorded in office of City
Clerk)
by Mr. PolJard and lost by the following vote:
AYES: None ............................................................O.
NAYS: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Stoller. ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Pond absent)
Hr. Stoller then moved that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(~16963) AN O£~ZNANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
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heretofore permanently vucsted und clofed, located Il Block 2 as shams on the Nap
of the o/riciul Survey Sheet. S. ~, Bo. 3, to the Trustees of the Second Presbyterian
Church o/ Rosloke, Virginia, upon certain terns and conditious.
MHEREAS, or/er his been node to the City In uriting, au bebsl! of the
Trustees o/ the Second Presbyterian Church orRounoke, ¥irginin, to L~rchuse nnd
acquire froB the Clty'the property Aereinn/ter described, being u certain lO-foot wi,
~Lrip of laud formerly used ss un alley but heretofore perusnently vucnted sad
closed. Bore particularly described herelnufter, uhlch said offer vas hereto/ore
referred to n committee appointed by the Council; and
HBE~EAS. ssfd comslttee hnrlug flamed s~Jd isnd sod baying made its report
iu uritlng to the Council. has recoBuended that said strip of loud is not needed for
public purposes and should be sold and conveyed by the CSt! upon the terms and
conditions hereiunfter provided; in which report the Council concurs.
TflEREFGRE, fie IT OROAINEO by the Council of the City o~ Rosnohe that the
offer in writing made to the City on behalf of the Trustees of the Second Presbytert
Church of Eosuohe, Virginia, to purchase from the City for the sum of Ten ~ollnrs
($10.00). cash, that certain lO-foot Bide strip si land In Block 2. as shown on
the Hap of the Of/lcial Survey. Sheet S. N. No. 3. said stclp extendin~ northerly
/rom the North line o/ ~lghland Avenue, 5. M., npproxiuately 106 feet west of Second
Street. S. M., a distance of approximately 1t2 feet, formerly used as an
City Council, be and said offer is hereby )CCEFEED; prosided, howe~er, that said
sale and the conveyance herein provided be consummated mith ~ sixty (60) day s from
the passage of this ordinance on its second reading: and the gayor and the City
Clerk be and are herebl authorized and directed, upon payment to the City of the casl
sum of $10.00. to execute, seal and attest and thereafter deliver to the attorney
for the aforesaid grantees the City*s deed of conveyance, to be drawn by said 9ronte,
attorney but to be approved ~s to /orm by the City Attorney, con~eying the title to
the aforesaid strip of land to the aforesaid Church Trustees. said deed to contain
the City's special wurrantly of title as to the property con~eyed thereby.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the follomin,g vote:
AYES: gessrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16946, sscating, discontinuing and
closing that l?5-foot portion of an unopened and unnamed street extending ~est from
Street and the Norfolk and ~estern Railmay Co~pany property, basin9 previously been
before Co~ncil for its first reading, read and laid nsec. ~as again before the'body,
Hr. Stoller of/erin9 the follouing for its second reading and final adoption:
(:16946) AN ORDINANCE perBnnently vacating, discontinuing and closing
n !
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ia ·nesterly direction from Carolina Avenue, So M,, between smd parnllel to ua
nenanea alley mud McCluusbau Street, S, W., is the City of Rosuohe, ¥1rginiu,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordlnstce Boob No. 29, psge 182,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The notion mos seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouiog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Outland, Jones, Pollard. SIoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond ubsent)
BONOS-AUOITORIUM-COLISEUM: Ordinance No. 16956. providing for the issue
of bonds not to exceed $?,000,000.00 to defray oil costs is connection with
providing the City of Roanoke with a needed permanent public improvement, to-wit:
a civic center consisting of an auditorium and related public buildings, including
land, parkin9 facilities sad landscaping In connection thereuith, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, road and laid over, was again before the
body.
Mayor Oillard asked whether or not nay citizen wished to speak on the
matter.
No one indicating a desire to be heard on the matter. Mr. Stoller offered
the following Ordinance for its second reading and final adoption:
(a16956) AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issue Of bonds not to exceed
Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000.00) to defray all costs in connection with
providing the City of Roanoke with a needed permanent public improvement, to-wit:
a civic center consisting of an auditorium aaa related public buildings, including
land, parking facilities and landscaping in connection thereuith.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance 8oak No. 29, page 184.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
Mr. Stoller then moved that the following Ordinance providing for the
holding of an election be placed upon its first reading:
(=16964) AN OROINANC£ directing and providing for the holding of au
election in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to determine whether the qualified
of the City of Roanoke will approve an Ordinance, No. 16956. duly adopted by the
Council Of the City of Roanoke on the llth day of April, 1966.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of'Roanoke. Virginia. as follow~:
1. An election shall be held in the City Of Roanoke on the 14th day of
June, 1966, to determine whether the qualified voters sill approve the folloNing
ordinance.
NO. 16956.
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AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issue of bonds not to
exceed Seven Million Oollars ($?.000,000.00) to defray
oil costs ia coteactJoo with providing the City of
Roanoke uith o needed permanent public improvement, to-mit:
a civic center consisting of au auditorium and related
public buildings, including land, parking facilities and
landscaping in connection theresith.
2, The Sergeant of the City of Roano~ nad the Judges of election herein-
after designated are hereby directed to open polls at the several voting places in
the City of Roanoke on the ldtb day of June. 196b, for the purpose of sabmittlng sold
ordinance for approval,of the qualified voters of the.City of Rounohe.
3. The Sergeant of the Cltl of Roanahe ls hereby directed to give public
information of said election, setting forth tho time and place thereof by publishing
n notice of the same in n hems pa per of general circulation ia said CieI and published
in said Citl. for the space of ten days, and bi posting n copl thereof at each
voting place in said City at least ten days before the date of said election.
4. The judges and clerhs for the seeernl voting precincts in the City of
iRoanohe are hereby appointed to conduct said election, and in case of failure of
an7 one or more of them to act, then the place or places of such shall be filled Jn
llmanner provided for iu case of regular elections.
5. The electoral board of the Cit! of Roanoke shall, at least ten dais
prior to the date of the election herelm provided for, have printed proper bnllots
llto be voted at said election, and such ballot shall be in the following form:
CITY OF ROANOKE
BOND ELECTION
OF
June 14, 1966
QUESTION: Shall Ordinance No. 16956, adopted by the
Council of the Citl of Roanoke on the llth day of April,
196b. entitled "An Ordioance to provide for the issue of
bonds oat to exceed Seeen Million DolJars ($7,000,000.00)
to defral all costs in connection with providing the City
of Roanoke ~ith a needed permanent public improvement,
to wit: a civic center consisting of an auditorium and
related public buildings, including land, parking
facilities and landscaping in connection therewith" bl
approved?
FOR
AGAIN S'~
he ballot sb all bo prepared in conformity ~ith the provisions of
Section 24-141 Code of Virginia, 1950, and each voter shall mar~ his ballot In the
manner prescribed bl said section. Such ballots shall be delivered to the judges
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of election, for ese in the said election, is the same tosser es ballots ere deliw
to the Judges of election in regular elections,
7, Said election shall be conducted it the moaner prescribed by Iow for
the conduct of regular elections.
6. The Judges of election shell iooedistely after the closing of the
count the ballots deposited and shsil within two days thereafter make uritten return
of the result of said election to the City Clerk, specifying the number of votes
cost for mud the number of rotes cost agsinst the question voted upon. Sold return
shall be presented to the City Council et its next regul~ meeting end shell be
spread upon the Journal. and the said Judges shall further seal up the ballots and
uithin tmo days after closing the polls transmit the sane to the City Clerk to be
kept among the archives of the Council. and said ballots shall remain sealed during
the spsce of twelve months thereafter without the order of Council.
The notion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the foilonJng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
~AYS: None ...................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
ELECTIONS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measures establishing a new precinct on the north side of Orange Avenue,
taking in portions of the Kimball. London and Eureka Park Precincts, naming this
precinct Lincoln Terrace Precinct and establishing the voting place at the Lincoln
Terrace Elementary School on Liberty Road, N. M.; also. changing the voting place
for the Riverdale Precinct from the Riverdale Cash Grocery, 1626 Bennisgton Street,
S. E., to No. 11 Fire Station at the corner of Bennisgton Street and Mount Pleasant
Boulevard, S. E.. he presented sate: whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the followin9
emergency Ordinance with regard to the Lincoln Terrace Precinct:
(~16965) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 2. *Precincts and ¥otin9 Places.'
of Title IV. *Elections', of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 19S6. ac amended by
adding two new sections thereto, belng Sec. 67(a). *Lincoln Terrace Precinct' and
Section 67(b). 'Voting place in Lincoln Terrace Precinct': and providing for an
emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 108.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by tan folloNlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoiler. Mheeler and Mayor
DiIlurd ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pend ~sentl
Mt. Stollet offered the following emergency Ordinance wlth regard to the
Kimball, Loudon and Eureka Park Precincts:
(~16966) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 18. 'Kimball
Precinct', Section 20. 'London Precinct'. and Section 26. 'Eureka Park Precinct~
of Chapter 2. 'Precincts and Voting Places', of Title 1¥. 'Elections', of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended; and providing for an emergenc~.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 189.)
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Mr. Stoller moved the edoptioB of the Ordinenceo The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Jones end adopted b7 the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrn. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillsrd ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond ebsent)
Mr. Stoller then offered the foilouing esergemcy Ordimamce mJlh regard to
changing the voting place ia the Rlverdele Precinct:
(~16967) AN ORO1NANCE to oread Section 6?. *Voting piece in Riverdole
Precinct** of Chapter 2. 'Precincts and Voting Ploces'~'.of. Tftle IV. 'Elections**
of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as arcaded; and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinence, see Ordlneece Book No. 29. page 190.)
Mr. Stoller Bayed the adoption of the Ordinence. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler nad adopted by the foilouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Stoller. Wheeler nnd Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Nr. Pond absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure permitting the extension of a Rater line to the property of Mrs.
Albert A. Dunbar, 4610 Palmer Avenue, N. E., in Roanoke County, for city water
service, he presented same: whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the folloRiu9 Resolution:
(~16966{ A RESOLUTION authorizing the extension of a small water line to
provide a continuation of ~ater service to the property at 4610 Palmer Avenue, N. E.
in Roanoke County.
(For full tent of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 191.)
Mr. Stollor moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Wt. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, ~heeler and Nayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
INDUSIRIES-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having adopted a Resolution
continuing the Industrial Development Committee comprised of all of the members of
body and nsuin9 Councilman James E. Jones as Chairman. and baying directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting land within the boundary of the
former American Viscose property for dedication of same as a public road and land
adjacent to Riverland Road, S. E., in connection with a proposal of the Roanohe
Industrial Center to dedicate streets within its boundaries as public thoroughfares,
and having directed the City Manager to ascertain if the Virginia Department of
Highways will contribute funds tonard the construct ion of a new street and bridge,
Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution urging and recommending to the Blghway
Commission of'Virginia that a project be initiated to provide an industrial access
road from Ninth Street~ S. E., to the Roanoke Industrial Center Complex, and
indicating the willingness of the City of Roanoke to provide adequate rights of
and the adJustRent of existing utilities which ~lght be affected by the project at
its expense:
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(n16969) A RESOLUTION recommending and urals9 the initiation of n project
to provide industrial ncc,ss frae 9th Street. S. E.. to the R,on,he Industrial Contel
complez~ setting out the need th,r,fur; and mshing pr,vision for furnishing the
necessary right-of-uny therefor nad for the adjustment or utilities.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution O,ok Ho. 29. page 191.)
Hr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The o,tiaa nas seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote;
AYES: Messrs. ~nrland. Jones. Pollard. St,lief. ~heeler end #nyor
Dlllnrd ................................ 6.
HATS: Hone ..................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TALES: Council st itt meeting on February 2H. 1966. basin9 indicated its
intention to adopt an Ordinance paralleling the state lan in every may If and when
n state sales tam was adopted and having deferred action on any changes In the l,col
Sales Tax Ordinance until its regular meeting on March 14. 196b. and at its se,ting
on March 14. ig66. baying taken the mstter under advisement until a later date
pending receipt of copies cf the state sales tax bill as passed, and one of the
recommended changes to the Sales Tax Ordinance by the Sales Tax Committee to paralle
the state lan being the exemption of all medicines, drugs, crutches, braces.
artificial eyes. contact lenses, eye glo,acs, prosthetic devtces and orthopedic
appliances sold on prescriptions oF work orders of licensed physicians, dentists.
optometrists, ophthalmologists or opticians. Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick. Attorney.
representing the Southmestern Virginia Optome~ic Association. appeared before
Council and presented the f,Il,win9 communication renewing his request for this
exemption:
"April 6, 1966
TO The Honorable ~ayor and Members of
City Council of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The sales tax ordinance which mas presented to the City Council
on Monday. January 3. 1966. in part. levied a sales tax of 'tm,
percent of the gross sales price of any of the f,Il,ming
described services...optician** During the course of the public
hearing, on motion of Councilman Roy Pollard. the pr,posed
ordinance ,as amended and the single word *optician* mas changed
to 'furnishing eyeglasses', so that the ordinance as enacted now .
places the sales tax on the *services...furni~hing eyeglasses*. '
The effect Of the amendment may have been to impose a sales tax
on the professional services Of the optometrist, who is a pro-
fessional man, trained in the examination of-the human eye and
in furnishing of eyeglasses for his patients as a part of his
professional services.
The Southwestern Virginia Optometric Association feels that it
is the only professional group in the City of Roanoke nhich has
been subjected to the borden of collecting sales taxes from its
clients or patients, and that the sales tax ordinance should be
amended to specifically exclude the tax on Optometrists. and/or
eyeglasses.
There are several major reasons for this amendment, as follows:
1. The optometrist is a professional man, licensed as such
by the Commonwealth Of Virginia.
2. Optometry is treated as s profession Jo the Comnosmeulth
of Virginia License Tax Ordinance and in the'City of Roanoke
License Ton 0rdluaoce.
3. The City of Roanoke soles tax oFdiualce, os eusctedo
specifically excludes from the sales tax tho operation o[ medical
aid dental laborutorieso nbich 1 assume mould exclude from the
soles tax the furolshiug of eyeglasses by ns opthomologist, ubs,
for example, could consider thm eyeglass section in m local ear,
eye aid nose hospital to be m m~dicol laboratorl.
4. The nenspaper accounts of the public hearing on the sales
tan ordJuaoce indicate that City Council hunted to place the same
soles tax Bud to give equal treatment to oil groups furnishing eye-
glosses. As noted above, the ordinance ma! exclude the opthomolo-
gist ubs furnishes the eyeglasses from the payment of the sales tax.
fflstorfcully, the optometrist and the optician hove received differ-
ent treatment, the optometrist as a profession and the optician
I merchant.
$. None of the other city soles tax ordinances adopted in
Virginia lupose u soles tax on the optometrist, and these ord-
inances either specifically exclude the fornJabieg of eyeglasses
by au optonetrist iron the tax. or by definition, classify the
tometrist as a consumer of materials,, rather thnn a dealer.
6. The *Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax' adopted by the
1966 General Asseubly of Virginia specifically exempts: *medicines,
glasses, prosthetic devices and orthopedic appliances sold on pre-
scriptJons OF work orders of licensed ~y sicians, dentists, opto-
metrists, ophthalmologists or opticians**
This petition, in mammary, ls submitted because (1) the optometrist
is the only professional man in the City of Roanoke burdened by
this tax, and (2) that eyeglasses are the only item related to
hunsn illness that is subject to the tax.
Re shall appear before the City Council on Ronda~, April 11, under
'Hearings of Citizens' at the end of the agend~ to request
favorable action on this request.
Respectfully,
SOU~H~ESZERN VIRGINIA OPTORETRIC
ASSOCIATION
By: S! F. Rodney Fltzpetrlct Its Attorney"
After a discussion of the question, Rt. Stoller voicing the opinion that
if this request is 9ranted it sill open the door to numerous others and Mr. Jones
expressin9 the belief that the Sales Tax Ordinance should be amended to conform
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(~16970) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Homager to approve the connee-
tiou of certain premises locoted at No. $$15 Nillinmson Road, N. M., to the City's
· oter diftrlbotfoo sIllem pursuant to Role 38 of the Roles mud Regulutiouu for the
operation of the City*s Ynter Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 29, page 193.)
Mr. Eheeler moved the adoption of the Resolutfon. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Pollord nnd adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carload. Jones. Pollard. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: Hr. Stoller ....................................................... 1.
(Mr, Pond absent)
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported the qualification of Mr. MJlliam R.
Battle ns a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System of t~
City of Roanoke to fill the unexpired tern of Mr. Arthur N. matthews, resigned,
ending June 30, 1969.
On notion of Mr, Stoller, seconded by Mr, Wheeler and uaaninousl! adopted,
the report sas filed.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded bl Mr. Jones nad unnnlmousl! odopted,
the meeting vas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
COUNCIL, EEOULAM MEETING,
Monday, April 18o 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting lo the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Ruildlng, Monday, April 10, 1966, et 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith Vice Mayor Wheeler presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. GorJaod, Clarence E. Pond, Murray A.
Stoller and Vice Mayor Vincent S. Wheeler ..................... 4.
ABSENT: Councilmen James E. Jones, Roy M. Pollard, Sr., end Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ............................................3.
OFFICERS PRESEll: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr, J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith a prayer by Councilman Murray A.
5toiler.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
April 4, 1966, 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 minnies approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: NONE.
. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Ronsing Authority, advising that the estimated annual amount of
payment to the City of Roanoke in lieu of taxes for Project No. YA. 11-3 on Salem
Avenue, S. R., west of Hurt Park School, is $3,200; that the estimated annual amount
Of taxes which uould be levied were the project privately owned ia $15,000; and that
the annual amount of taxes derived from the property at the present time is $1,319.
was before Council.
Mr, Stoller moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. Charles U. Fox, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mrs. Mary R. Witt, et al., requesting that an alley running east and
west between Jefferson Street and First Street, S. E., parallel to Highland Avenue
and Albemarle Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed, 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.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution providing for the
appointment of viewers in connection with the application:
(#lGg?l) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, es view*rein connection with the application Of
Aubrey C. Nichols and others to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a
partially undeveloped and unimproved alley, 20 feet in width, extending from
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: A Resolution of the lilduood
Clric Leagae and a petition of tueoty-tmo residents of Kenuood Addition, reqaestlag
that Clime Street, N. E., from Ring Street to ¥inton (Mill) Road, be opened and
paved, were before Council.
Mr. Garland mored that this matter, as Nell as a drainage problem in the
area, be referred to the City Manager for study and report to Coancll. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having authorized the City Manager to continue
to sell and supply city water to Valley Water Company, Incorporated, in Roanoke
County, for a period not exceeding ninety days commencing January 14, iqfi6, a
communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing Valley Water
Company, Incorporated, requesting an additional extension for a period not to
exceed ninety days beginning April 14, 1966, was before the body.
Mr. 5roller moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
follouiog Resolution:
(m16q?2) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Water Department to continne,
for a period of not more than 90 days subsequent to April 14, 1966, to sell City
water to Valley later Company, Inc.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 199.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor Wheeler ............4.
NAYS: None ........................................................... O.
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard and Mayor Dillard absent)
LEGISLATION-CITY DOVERNMEN'f: Council having adopted a Resolution proposin!
and requesting that the City of Roanoke be considered and designated for partlctpati*
in the Demonstration Cities Program as a Showcase City, a communication to Senator
A. Willis Eobertson from Mr. Charles M. Hoar, Assistant Secretary for Metropolitan
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, acknowledging receipt of
a Resolution adopted by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce in support of Council*s
interest in the Demonstration Cit*les Program and advising that his office will be
glad to provide any help for Mayor Dillard that it can on the program, was before
the body.
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Mr. Garland moved that the comeunicntiou be received end filed. The
motion nas seconded by Mr. St*lief mud unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A Resolution or the Huff Lane Parent-Teacher Assoclati
requesting that the school crossing situation he studied by the City Manager, the
Roan*he City School Hoard and City Council and that proper action be taken for the
safety for the children of Ronnoke; also, that guards for school crossings be
employed, trained and placed ut the proper corners and crossings throughout the
city, uts before Council.
Mr. St.lieF mated that the Resolution he referred to the City Manager
for his information in connection with his study of the matter. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
At this point, Mayor Dillard arrived at the meeting.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BCUUET-PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that the additionol sum of $240 be appropriated to cover the
cost Of professional services rendered by Jorrls and St*ut=mire, Architects. Jn
the preparation of plans and specifications for air-conditioning of the Eureka
Park Recreation Center which was eliminated by Council when the contract for the
construction of the Recreation Center wes awarded.
hr. 5toiler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Or.in=nc.:
(=16973) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re*rd=in Section =170. "Capital,~
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 199.)
Mr. $toller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
Wheeler .................................... 5.
NAYS: Hone ..................... O. (Messrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmit-
ting a communication from Mr. Warren T. Mingfield requesting city water service for
a 36-unit apartment project he proposes to erect directly across United States
Route 11 from Hollins College, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having authorized the purchase of a 1.40 acre lot and
dwelling house thereon from Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Maxwell for a sum not to exceed
$17,100, in connectio~ with providing a clear zone at the north end of Rnnway
15-33 at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport, the City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that Mr. arid Mrs. Maxwell have made a connteroffer to sell the
land to the city for the sum of $17,100, provided they are permitted to remove the
duelling house and such other outbuildings and shrubbery and plantings other than
trees that they may desire from the property, and recommended that the counteroffer
be accepted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:'
(u16974) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's acquisition of u certain
1.40 acre parcel of land, more or less, needed for municipal airport purposes,
heretofore authorized to be acquired pursuant to Ordinance No. 16165.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 199.)
Mr. StoileF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stollnr and Vice Mayor
Mheeler ....................................
NAYS: None ..................... O. (Messrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
ANNEXATION: Council having taken under advisement a report of the City
Attorney advising of the filing on January 26, 1966, in the Circuit Court for the
County Of Roanoke, of a petition by Henry Adams Davis, et al** for the annexation
of a certain area of land adjoining a southerly corporate limit of the city to the
City of Roanoke, and requesting instructions from Council a~ to further procedure,
the City Attorney submitted a written report advising that, as directed, he has
prepared a Resolution setting out the position of the city with respect to the
proposed annexation; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(m16975) A RESOLUTION relating to a proceeding pending in the Circuit
Court for Roanoke County for the annexation to the City of Roanoke of an area of
approximately 39 acres of land adjacent to the City's southerly corporate limits.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 200.)
Mr. Garland moved theadoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by'the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor Wheeler---~5.
NAYS: None ..............................................................O.
(Messrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
TRAILERS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. Samuel T. Brown for permission
to place an office trailer on property located 'on the north side of Shenandoah
Avenue, N. W., between Eighteenth Street ~nd Nineteenth Street, the City Planning
Commission submitted the following report, recommending that the request be denied:
"April 14, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 6, 1965 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. The Commission
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noted that the proposed location for aa office trailer uonld
be in an existing light Industrial zones and therefore, the
Issue at stake la mhether efYlce trailers should be allowed In
n light industrial district.
In its consideration of this mutter, the Planning Commission
indicated that a legal determination akosld be sade aa to
whether Title 20, Chapter 2, Section 4 of the Roanoke City
Code prohibits in office trailer at any location within the
City. Nlrb*mt benefit of such determination, however, the
Commission concluded that office trailers were detrimental to
proper growth in the light industrial district.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that the request for permission to place aa office trailer on
property located on the north side of Shenandoah Avenue, N.
between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street be denied.
Sincerely yours,
SI Dexter N, Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman#
Mr. Stellar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and that the request be denied. The marion was seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A progress report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission for the third quarter of the fiscal year 1q55 was before Council.
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Hirst, and Marshall L. Harris for study,
report and recommendation, bids received off the construction and installation of
a fence at Roanoke Municipal (Wa*drum) Airport, the committee submitted a written
report, together with a tabulation of the bids, recommending that the iow bid Of
Sears, Roebuck and Company, in the amount of $4,q00, be accepted.
Mr. 5taller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
Mheeler .................................... 5.
to the operation of the incinerator, you may think that considerable
money is being spent on this facility mitbont any Improvement in
operation. The Incinerator Committee has certain items that
be modified nt this time, and there are certain other items that
mill require maintenance funds spent on them. You cannot expect
to operate a facility that has furnaces, stokers, handling devices
and other allied equipment for twenty=four hours a day, five days
a week, and not spend some money for maintenance. Me are attempting
to hold down the expense in accordance uith business Judgment.
The garbage and trash are being handled at the East C~te
landfill while work is being done on the incinerator. This has
Imf. owed no problem.
On account of the delay in making shipment of the machinery
previously mentioned, the pumps, separator, etc., the incinerator
will be shut down a longer period of time than expected, and our
best estimate for completion is now approximately the middle of
June.
S~ C. E. p~nd
C. E. Pond, Chairman
V. S. Wheeler, Councilman
City Manager
I. Jones Eeller, Air Pollution Engineer
'J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell. Pres** Southeast Civic League
Roanoke, Virginia,
April 18, 1966.~
In this connection, the City #anager submitted the following report
referred to by the Special Incinerator Committee:
"Roanoke. Virginia
April 11, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is attached the following report from Mr. H. Cletus
Broyles, Director of Public Horks, recommending that certain
additional items of improvements to the incinerator be handled
while the incinerator is out of operation and under the con-
tractor's project:
*DATE: April 7. 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst. City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Incinerator
3'05
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Ia connection with the improvements at thelaciaerator
there are several additional liens that should an~ must
he accomplished nhlle the Incinerator la oat of opera!ica,
which nork is scheduled to start Hondey, April 11.
These items have been discussed with Mr. J. Stuart Franklin,
Jr., of Eubank Celdmeli and Associates, the Cl!y*s architects,
amd mltb Mr. C. E. Pond, ~hairman of the Ineleer~tor Committee.
I believe ue are all ia accord that this work must be accom-
plished at this time. The following is a list of Items
together with estimated cost that have been submitted to me
by. Mr. Glen Harvey, our Superintendent of aaletenance:
(1) Repair and rebuild tun charging
doors, to tmo furnaces $7.000.00
(2) Changing overhead door controls to
dust tight locution inside building
and changJn~ type of limit switches.
(Overhead doors at pit) 2,100.00
(3) Installation of new conduit and elec-
trical work to serve stoking floor 1,000.00
(4) Enclosing stairway to lower floors to
eliminate dust and cold draft, materials
only. (~ork to be done by City forces.) 300.00
(5) In~tallatioo of large exhaust fan to
remove heat, smohe, and dust conditioes
on stoker floor. 10000.00
(6) Installation of Infra-red heating unit
for operators on chargin9 floor 500.00
(7) Enclosing area around charging hoppers 700,00
Total $12,200.00
The above items of work will be handled under ~r. Harvey's
· upervision. All of these items will require the placing of
we ore informed that it will take from 15 to 18 weeks to get
Also there are four (4) items that must be accomplished while
the plant is down, uhicb work will probably be done by Pyro
Incinerator and Supply Corporation as extra work. Until Pyro
to provide a reliable estimate. ~e believe that the total of
these four items will range between $10,000 and $15,000. These
A. Rebuild two ash dump hoppers.
There is also one other item that should be accomplished at this
to eliminate a bad dust and intolerable situation. This will
It is recommended that city Council appropriate the sum of
$12,200 immediately to cover the seven items listed above, and
authorize this department to proceed in obtaining firm pro-
posals on the other five items.
H, Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Horks*
As will be noted the mailers in this report have been studied
It is recommended that the Council (a) appropriate by budget
would be handled by the City and that the Council (b) authorize the
City to obtain bids for murk in connection with items A., B., C.,
and Do as listed in the latter part of the report,
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirer
City Manager"
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Mr. Pond, Chairman of the Special Incinerator Committee, advised that the
committee is not recommending the appropriation of $7,000 to repair and rebuild
the tug charging doors to *mo furnaces at this time, but does reconoend the
a~propriation of the balance of $5,200, nov does the committee recommend obtaining
bids for the remaining items at this time.
Hr. Pond then moved that the uti*ten amd verbal reports of the Special
Incinerator Committee be accepted. The motion mas seconded by HFo Dillard mod
unanimously adopted.
Hr. Pond offered the follouing emergency Ordinance appropriating the
$5,200:
(~1697T) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #aB, 'Maintenance
of Property** of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergent]
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 2g, page
Mr. Pond moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. 5taller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
~heeler .................................... 5.
NAYS: None ......................O. (Ressrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
UNF1HISIIE5 BUSINESS:
~ ~ P TELEPHONE COMPANY-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having deferred action
on the recommendation Of the City Manager that he be authorized to execute an
agreement between The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia and the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, for the relocation and adjustment of pole line facllitie:
in connection with the Route 220 project, pending approval of the agreement by the
City Attorney, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted the following report:
*April 15, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
At your meeting on April llth you referred to me the matter of
the agreement proposed to be entered into between the City and
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia relating
to the relocation and adjustment of a part of that Company*s pole
line facilities within the'area of the current Route 220 Project
and relating, further, to the payment of what is termed the non-
betterment cost of the work needed to be done. The entire
nonbetterment cost Of the necessary adjustments has been estimated
as closely as possible tq amount to the sum of $17,300.00 to be
borne, if authorized by the Council, IS~ by the City end B5% by
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Other than to determine the proper cost of the work to be done,
and I know of no reason to question the estimates thus far made
of said cost, the sole question would seem to be whether the
Company*s existing pole line facilities are located within ease-
ment areas heretofore acquired by said Company or its predecessor
companies in land which was not at the time a public street or
road or whether the Companyts existing facilities occupy portions
of Franklin Road by virtue of franchise agreementsor permits
obtained from the Commonwealth, the City, or any other public
agency and thus subject to termination or revocation by the City.
My investigation of the matter discloses to my satisfaction that
the telephone facilities ·om extending, generally, along Franklin
Road from Beecho0od Drive in · southerly dlrectl6n to · point
near the existJag 4-1aBed portion of Route 220 occupy portions
of private easements acquired by The Vlrglel· and Tennessee
Telephone Company. a predecessor of The Chesapeake nad Potomac
Telephone Company, ia the year 1913 and ia the year 1919, prior
to the annexation or the ·rem to the City or Roanoke ·nd prior
to the enactment in 1932 of the State Highway Act. The exist-
lng pole lines seem to have been constructed outside of what
wes et the time the right-of-uny of the public road as then
laid out. end I have been furnished math copies or the several
recorded easement agreements then entered Into between the
utility company ·nd the omners of the lands abutting the public
road.
Al is well knomn, the public road, now Franklin Road-Roman 220,
has et later dates been widened so that the pole line in question
is now located within the right-of-way of Franklin Road. however
the rights of the utility company to occupy the aforesaid private
easement areas seems not to have been released by the utility
company nor acquired in any manner by the State, the City, or
any other public agency and, until and unless those rights ave
$o released or acquired, the Company has the lamful right to
continue to occ·py said areas.
The proposed agreement mould uom obligate the Company to
relocate its lines so as not to interfere with the proper con-
struction and use of Franklin Road-Route 220 as it is proposed
to be widened and Improved by the current highway project and
would require, forther, that the Company relinquish its right-
Of-day acquired by virtue of the above mentioned easements where
the same falls within the bounds of the project right-ofoway.
It is in the usual form for matters of this sort nad has been
prepared by the Virginia Department of Highways, whose repre-
sentatives I am informed have also thoroughly considered the
matter.
I trust that the foregoing report will be considered to have
carried OUt the assignment given me by the Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
J. N. Kincanon,
City Attorney'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16976) AN ORDINANCE providing for the relocation of certain telephone
pole line facilities affected by the City's Route 220 Project; authorizing the
execution of an appropriate agreement with the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Company of virginia; providing for the payment of the non~etterment cost thereof;
and providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 203.
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
Wheeler .................................. 5.
NAYS: None ......................O. (~¢~srs, Jones and Pollard absent)
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN~RODOCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 16957, rezooing property located on the southeast
corner of Jamison Avenue and Twelfth Street, S. E** described as Lots 1, 2 and 3,
Block 13, Oak Ridge Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003,
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 communication from Messrs. Everett R. Fllppe·
Luther R. Aagell, confirming · verbal agreement that they mill oat construct any
building on the above poperty mhich is oat set bach at least twenty-five feet from
the proposed Route No, 24 as is shomo on the Arterial Study Map ToR.C.
dated December 15, 1965, mas before Council.
Mr. Smaller then offered the following Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption:
(m16957) 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. 29, page 194.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Rayor
Mheeler .................................... 5.
NAYS: None ......................O. (Ressrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
SALE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 16963, providing for
the sale of a In-foot mide strip of land extending north approximately 100 feet
from Highland Avenue, S. R., parallel to Second Street and Third Street, formerly
u~ed as an alley, to the Trustees Of thc Second Presbyterian Church for the sum
of ~lO cash, 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:
(~16963) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of a certain lO-foot wide strip of land, formerly used as an alley but
heretofore permanently vacated and closed, located in Block 2 as shown on the Map
of the Official Survey Sheet S. W. No. 3, to the Trustees of the Second Presbyterian
Church of Roanoke, Virginia, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 194.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, 5toller and Vice Mayor
Mheeler .................................... 5.
NAYS: None ......................O. (Messrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
BOND ISSUES-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Ordinance No. 16964, directing and
providing for the holding of an election to determine whether the qualified voters
of the City of Roanoke will approve Ordinance No. 16956, providing for the issue
of bonds not to exceed Seven Million Dollars ($?,000,000.00) to defray all costs
in connection with providing the City of Roanoke mith a needed permanent public
improvement, to-wit: a civic center consisting of an auditorium and related public
buildings, including land, parking facilities and landscaping in connection therewit
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:
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(n16964) A~ OROINARCE directing and providing for the holding of
election ia the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to determine whether the qualified
voters of the City of Roanoke mill approve tn Ordinance. NO. 16956, dely adopted
by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the llth day of April, 1966,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordionnce Book On. 29, poge 195,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordlonnce. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Pond nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland. Pond. Stoller
Wheeler ..................................
NAYS: None ......................O, (Ressrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SCHOOLS: Council having authorized the conveyance of approximately 35
acres of land on the northwest side of Colonial Avenue, S. N., to The Rector and
Visitors of the University of Virginia for educational purposes in the development
of the Roanoke center Of the University of Virginia, Mayor Dillard pointed out
that the 1966 General Assembly enacted legislation providing for a future community
college in the City of Roanoke and that the Board of Visitors of The Rector and
Visitors of the Cniversity of Virginia has adopted a Resolution indicating lt~
willingness to transfer to the State Board Of Community Colleges the title to the
aforesaid 35-acre site and the building to he constructed thereon at the same time
that title to the property and buildings of the Roanoke Technical Institute is
transferred to the State Board of Community Colleges by the Boord of Visitors of
the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
Mr. Stoller then Offered the following Resolution expressing the approval
of Council of the Resolution adopted by the Board of Visitors of The Rector and
Visitors of the University of Virginia and agreeing to consent to the transfer of
title to the said tract and buildings from The Rector and Visitors Of the Bniversit
of Virginia to the State Board of Community Colleges at whatever time title to the
real property Of Roanoke Technical Institute of Virginia Polytechnic Institute is
likeeise transferred to the State Board of Community Colleges:
(~16979) A RESOLBTION expressing approval Of the City of Roanoke of
a transfer from The Rector and Visitors of the University Of Virginia to the State
Board of Community Colleges of the title to a certain 35-acre site heretofore
conveyed to said University authorities by the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, zee Resolution Book No. 29, page 204.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconde(
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follosing vote:
AVES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
Rheeler ..................................
NAYS: None ......................O. (Messrs. Jones and Pollard absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-RATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Stoller read the following
statement math regard to the proposal of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Authority into n Roanoke County Public Service Authority is
news of a move that should be resisted by the City or Roanoke
with nil the resources at our command.
If such on operation is permitted, we would be faced with the
prospect of not just two but three cities in the Roanoke
Valley, Just ns Salem is n City in nil but name, the County
of Roanoke if it undertook to furnish necessary urban services
would become n City in ali respects except that of financial
responsibility, and could continue indefinitely to occupy the
preferred position of a County under the Virginia political
arrangement, subsidized by the State and the taxpayers of the
City of Roanoke and other city taxpayers in Virginia. Still
another inequity would arise because the only feasible way the
County can go into the water business through the subterfuge of
an Authority is with Federal aid under the 1965 Housing and
Urban Development Act, which would pay 50~ of the cost from
taxes in large part paid by the taxpayers of the City of
Roanoke and other cities.
Mith three cities in the Valley, and becsase the economic and
political base of the City is the oldest and basically dis-
criminated-against under Virginia laws, the City would become
the least viable. We have a tremendous investment in our
Water Department, which has assets costing $17,000,000.00.
Over the years millions have been spent la furnishing services
to county customers. If we permit the rise of a competitive
water system, we will have many repetition~ o~ the general
Electric story, where we furnished initial service at great
expense, and when Salem had grown because of our investment,
Salem outbid us because they use river water and we have a
high-cost plant based on a distant watershed. Tho only result
can be the lessening of revenues of our Water Department and
the future increase Of water rates tocitizens Of the City of
Roanoke.
I therefore propose that we authorize representatives of the
City to appear at the public hearing in Salem on the proposed
extension. In addition, the State Corporation Commission
should be notified as soon as possible that we oppose the
creation of the Public Service Authority. The Federal Covern-
ment*s agency, the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
should be notified that we oppose the grant of Federal funds
to Roanoke Connty to be used for purposes which are detrimental
to the Water Department of the City of Roanoke.
The City of Roanoke Water Department is ready, willing and able
to furnish all the water needed in the Valley provided the
necessary financial costs are paid and the proper political
arrangements made. Consolidation of the four duplicating
governments is the answer, not the creation of four duplicating
water companies.
If the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission is to be used
only to further the interests of the County of Roanoke, the City
of Roanoke should consider disaffiliation from the Commission.
This is a matter of such vital importance to the City that if
the interests of the City are not properly protected, the
eventual collapse of Roanoke as a healthy, independent and
progressive City can be expected.
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.*
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Mr. Stoller then moved that the City Attorney be empowered to state end
express the opposition of the City or Rosnohe to the proposed changing of the
Roanohe County Sanitation Authority into 8 Roanoke County Public Service Authority
to the proper parties and that be be authorized to take such further steps to
protect the interests of the City of Roanoke as may be necessary. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: Council having concurred in the recommendation of a
committee that voting machines he used in the City of Roanoke and having directed
the Budget Commission to include $15,000.00 in the proposed 1966-67 budget for the
purpose of authorizing the voting machines under a lease-purchase urrangment over
a ten-year period of $30,000,00 if a five year period Is necessary, Mr. Smaller,
Chairman Of the committee, sobmltted the following report:
"April I~, 1965.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
I have just talked on the telephone mlth Mr. John RaiSe of
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He is the representative of
Automatic Voting Machine Company, Jamestown, New York.
Mr. Moire stated to me that his company mill bring 65 Auto-
matic Voting Machines to Roanoke for use on a demonstration
basis without obligation to the City in the June 14 Councilmanic
and Rand Issue Elections.
He is also amenable to bidding for the lease-purchase of these
machines in the ne~ fiscal year effective July 1 on a ten-
year basis.
On tomorrom, April 14, the representative of Shoup Voting
Machine Company of Canton, Ohio, mill be in Roanoke. Mayor
Dillard mill see him (I will be in an all-day legal seminar)
and check out his machine and tell him about the offer of
Automatic Voting Machine Company. If the Shoup representative
desires, he mill have the privilege of exhibiting half of the
machines for the June 14 elections.
But in any event, whether all of one or half of each, thanks
to Vice Mayor Nheeler*s suggestion, voting machines mill be used
for the first time in Roanoke on June
Sincerely,
S/ Murray A. Stellar
Murray A. Stoller.~
In this connection, Mr. Henry C. Dost, Sales Representative, and Mr.
A. Mebb Che#oweth, General Sales Manager, representing The Sboup Voting Machine
Corporation, appeared before Council and stated that The Shoup Voting Machine
Corporation is willing to let the city use the voting machines up to a year at no
cost other than the expense of printing the ballots after mhich time the machines
can be leased for $100 each to be applied against the purchase price if the city
decides to buy them.
Mr. John E. Nolle, representative of the Automatic Voting Machine
Company, stated that he would presume his company can make the same offer so that
on June 14, 1966, and the Congressional Democratic Primary Election on July
1966. The motion was seconded by Hr. Dillard and unanimously adopted.
ROUSINR-SLUM CLEARANCEoAUDITORIUM-C0LISEUM: Council having requested
Senator A. Willis Robertson to lend his assistance, influence and authority in
obtaining for the City of Roanoke federal aid in the form of cash or credits for
thepnrpose of assisting the city in providing for its proposed civic center,
Vice Mayor Mheeler pointed out that a sub-committee of The Senate Ranking and
Currency Committee mill conduct a hearing in Washington, D. C. on April 20, 1966,
on a bill sponsored by Senator Robertson which would grant the City of Roanohe
$4,000,000.00 in urban renewal credits, thus allowing the city to use a like amonnt
toward its proposed civic center project.
Mr. Stoller moved that Mayor Dillard, Vice Mayor {heeler, City Manager
Hirer, Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive Director of the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Housing Authority, and any other member Of Council who so desires, be
aathorized to attend the heaFing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: Council having taken under advisement a proposed new classifi-
cation and pay plan as prepared by the Public Administration Service and a review
of the proposed plan by the City Manager with a view Of acting on same as soon as
possible, Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the propel
measure providing for a new classification and pay plan in accordance with
recommendations of Council acting as a committee of the whole for consideration
at Its regular meeting on May 2, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
AppROVED
AT~EST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL HEETIRG,
Friday, April 22, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Uunlcipal Bnilding, Friday, April 22, 1966, at 10 a.m** with Bayor
Dillard presiding, rot the purpose of considering a Resolution urging the Chairman
and the members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County~to defer all action
intended to broaden or enlarge the present powers of its existing Sanitation
Authority until Joint studies undertnhee by the local governing bodies in the
Roaoohe Valley Community have been couple~ed and opportunity allowed for considera-
tion of such studies by these legislative bodies concerned and for such action ns
said governing bodies might wish to tahe os · result thereof.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Clarence E. Pond, Hurray A. Stoller. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABS£NT: None .................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Jnlian F. Nirst, City Manmger, Mr. James N.
£incanon, City Attorney, and Mr, J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
SEHERS AND STORM DRAINS-MAYER DEPARTMEr~: Mayor Dillard stated that the
special meeting of Council has been called for the purpose of considering a
Resolution urging the Chairman and the members of the Hoard of Supervisors of
Roanoke County to defer all action intended to broaden or enlarge the present
powers of its existing Sanitation Authority until joint studies undertaken by the
local governing bodies in the Roanoke Valley Community have been completed and
opportunity allowed for consideration Of such studies by those legislative bodies
concerned and for such action as said governing bodies might wish to take as a
result thereof.
Mr. St,Ilar offered the following Resolution:
(~lCgHO) A RESOLUTION addressed to the Honorable Chairman and the
Members of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. St,Ilar 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, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ....................O.
On motion of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
/City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR BEETING,
Monday, April 25, 1966.
The COIIcil of the City of Roanoke net in regular meeting lu the Council
Chamber in the #aaicipal Building, Monday, April 2S, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy E. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence B. Pond, Murray A. SI.lief, Vincent S. lheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .................................. T.
ABSENT: None ..................O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Hr. James N.
Eincauon, City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Yhomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCATION: The meeting mas opened u~h a prayer by the Reverend Lemis F.
Ovenshlre, Superintendent of Goodmlll Industries.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Uonduy,
April 11, 1q66, and the regular meeting held on Monday, April 16, 1966, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr. Smaller, seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed with and the minutes
approred us recorded,
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
TRAFFIC: A communication from Mr. Stephen E. Lucia, advising that he
received a parking ticket for parhing on the meat side of First Street, S. E., Just
south of Bullitt Avenue, that there mas no sign prohibiting parking from the corner
of Bnllitt Avenue and First Street to a point well beyond where he parted, and that,
consequently, he felt he could park anywhere from the corner to the first No Parking
sign, uss before Council.
Rt. WheeLer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOYERNRENT: A communication from Dr. Kwan-7oung Lee, advising that h~
plans to operate n factory for the manufacture of injection needles in N,alu, Korea,
under the support of the government of the Republic of Korea, for export to foreign
countries, and requesting information on the purchase of a machine iu the United
States of America for the manufacture of the needles, was before Council.
In this connection, a communication from Mayor Young Ch,on Chang in suppor!
of the request of Dr. Lee was also before Council.
Rt. St,lief moved that the request be referred to International Rnuicipal
Committee, Incorporated, for handling. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: i communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing
Maldron Homes, Incorporated, requesting that a O.Sq3-acre tract of land located meat
of Mhiteside Street, N. E., sooth of Hershberger R,sd, designated as Official Tax
No. 3300201, be fez,ned from General Residence District to Business District, mas
before Council.
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On notion of Mr, Stoller, aecoeded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the request uss referred to the City Pleneleg Commission for study, report end
recommendation to Council.
CITY GOVERNMENT: A Resolution of Douotoun Roeeokeo Iocorporeted,
ex@ressJng its sincere appreciation to Coeecil nod the edui~iitrotive officers of
the City of Roenohe for commendable leadership ned diligence ia their efforts to
secure a nemFederol Building end urban reneuel credits on the Roanoke Civic Ceeter,
end to have Roanoke included in the Demoestretioe Cities Progren; urging that $7,500
be Included in the 1966-67 budget to promote greeter use of Victory Stadium end
that the proposed pay pisa for city employees be adopted; nad expressieg its
ulllingness end desire to assist in the attainment of these objectives by offering i'
services to the city uherever and whenever required, mas before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the Resolution be received and filed and that
Council express its appreciation to Domntown Roanoke, Incorporated, faf its offer.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Stoller and nnaniuously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITY JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report, recomuendit
that $500 be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to Raintenance of
Rachlnery and Equipment under Section ~30, 'Jail," of the 1965-66 budget, to provide
for the purchase and installation of a compressor for the walk-in refrigerator in th~
City Jail.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16981) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~30, 'Jail,' of the
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 207.)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion wes 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.
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that the teams participating in the basketball program sponsored by the
Department of Parks and Recreation contributed $5.00 per team at the start of the
season to purchase trophies for the champions and runners-up in each league, mud
recommended that $240 be appropriated to the 1965-66 budget representing the total
amount collected and deposited in the general fund for the purchase of the trophies.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~16982) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~111, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 209.)
After o discussion o! the matter,' the City Rsaager stating l~ in his
understanding no action is required on the port of Cooncil to sham an offsetting
iecresse in the revenne account to cover the sole of these materials, and Mr. Stolle
objecting to the city being in the gasoline business and to the method used in
providing for the purchase of gasoline and oll for resale from an accounting
standpoint, Hr. Wheeler moved that Council COnCUr in the recoumendation of the City
Waaager and offered the follom~ng emergency Ordinance:
(~16963) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =89, "Airport," of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency·
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 2OR.)
Rt. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Wt. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .........................
STATE HIC~MAYS: The City Manager submitted the folloning re port
recommending that gr. Harold C. Wingate be employed as appraiser for the city for
certain properties affected by the Route 24 Project to replace Rt. Julian H. Martin
deceased:
"Roanoke, ¥irginia
April 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On November 29, 1965, by Ordinance No. 16765, City Council
authorized the employment of two appraisers to make appraisals
of certain properties which will possibly be affected by the
Route 24 Project. This consists of six parcels on the east side
of First Street between Rullitt Avenue and Elm Avenue which may
or may not suffer consequential damages as a result of the high-
way construction. No fee right of way is involved thus the
project has not been delayed.
The two appraisers were Ress~s. Wercer M. Simmons and Julian
H. Martin, nba performed all the appraisal work on the Route
24 Project· Their agreed rates of compensation for the six
additional parcels was $1.6OO and $1.800 respectively. Since
these gentlemen were familiar with the area and had available
all the necessary reference information, they were able to give
us these particularly favorable prices.
When Mr. Rartin passed away recently it became necessary
that me seek another appraiser to perform these services, since ama
independent appraisals are required for all State Highway Projects.
· Mr. Harold C. Wingate, whose office is located in Salem. has
offered to make the six appraisals for the sun of $4,S00 and
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submit them to the City uithie sixty calender days. City.
representatives have conferred mink representatives of the
may Department aha hove agreed ulth ns that Mr. Miugote*s offer
is fair sad reasonable under the circumstances.
Mr, Martin hsd ~lresdy'~prePsr~d sole's* br~chsYe*s sad hsd
given some of the background material that he mould hare used.
Under hJghuny appraisal procedures it is necessary for Mr.
#ingste to start completely mew, prepare his nun brochures sad
develop his nun substantiation of the values of the properties.
In effect, the prior mark is of'very little material
benefit to m sum appraiser.
The City's Right of May Agent hms talhed math fire apprai-
sers, four being local in City. Tmon due to pressure of other
mark, would not tshe the Job. The other tmo gave prices it
excess of $6,000. Math this in mind, Mr. Miugate*s appraisal
appears acceptable to City sad State.
It is recommended that the Council give approval to employ-
ment of Mr. Miugste for this appraisal is order that the property
omners involved can be negotiated with mithout fur~er delay.
Project fnnds are a~nllable for this appraisal work.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. RJrst
Julian F. Hirst
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 measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a urttten report, transmitt-
ing a request of Hr. B. J. Schroeder, Division Engineer0 Phillips Petroleum
Company, for city water service to its service station on the southwest corner of
U. S. Route 220 and Townside Road, in Roanoke County.
Mr. $toller moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting ss a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having authorized and directed the City Manager to submi
to the Federal Aviation Aoency a project application for federal aid for Project
No. 16 at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport, the City Manager submitted a written
report, advisin9 that the project has been approved, and presented the following
commnnication from the City Enotneer summarizino the requirements of the Grant Offer
from the Federal Aviation A~ency in connection with the project:
*April 19, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: William F. Clark, City £ngineer
SUBJECI: Airport Project No. 16
By Resolotio~ No. 16878, adopted February 21. 1966, City
Council authorized and directed that u project application be
submitted for Federal Aid for Roanoke Municipal Airport. This
project provided for the acquisition of lend for additional
clear zones for Runway 333 (south of Hershberger Road), Runway
=15 (north of Virginia Route 117), and Runway 323 (east of
Virginia Route 118) for the estimated sum of $369,000; the
City's share would be fifty percent (50~) or $184,~00.
Me have recently received from FAA O Grant Offer for the
subject project. This offer is in keeping with our project
application with one (l) small exception. Me have been
requested to remove from this project the acquisition of land
east or Virginia Route lie, nhich 2,63 ogre psrcel the Cit7 hoe
acquired from Mr. P. Soy Fsyne for the sum or $3,000~ ue hove
revised the Exhibit °A* mops sccordlnglyo Reloburseoeut rot
this Requisition mill not be lost by this City, bomever, us FAA
has suggested them it be subuitted us on omendoeut to existing
Airport Project Zll; FAA considers this property more related
to Project ~11 thou to the proposed men project.
We have revieued the Grant Offer ned find it to be of
stsndsrd form and including genernlly nornol provisions. Me
mould like to poiht Out ale item uherehy the City is requested
to agree to cdopt by September 1o 1967 s height-zoning
ordinance suitsble to FAA roqairemente~ ne must agree to urge
Roanoke CoUnty to do likeuJse outside the City limits. Such
sa ordinance oould govern the height or structures uithio
approach zones to the airport. This office has been uorkJng
on this subject folloming the guidelines of the FAA Model Zoning
0rdinence end ne sill convey our material to the City Planning
Commission for their study end recommendation to Council us soon
as coopleted.
It mill be necessary for Council to authorize on emeudment
to Airport Project Zll so es to include the $3,000 ecquJsition
of the Peyne property. A corresponding reduction in the
proposed ,Project ~16 will offset this change. Attached are
copies of · map of the Airport with the Payue property indicated
thereon. Mr. Greve*s letter dated April 14, 1966 includes
several statements uhich aunt be included in Gouncil*s resolution
accepting the Grant Offer. It also should be noted them the
Grant Offer must be accepted by May 30, 1966. Me anticipate no
expenditure of funds prior tO July 1, 1966.
Concurrence: S/ H. Cletus Hroyles
Director of Public Worhs'
In · discussion of the matter, Mr. Marshall L. Harris, Manager of the
Airport, pointed out that the land to be acquired south of Hershberger Road was
reduced from fifty-four acre. to thirty-nine acres in fee simple and seven acres
in easement.
After a further discussion of the matter, the City Manager recommending
thet Council accept the Grant Offer, Rro Stoller moved that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure end that, in the meantime, a committee
composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard. Sr., Julian F. Hirst and Marshall L. Harris
make a studl of a map showing the land to be acquired and submit its report to
Council with regard to the proposed revisions. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
#ATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred the request of the George Prea
Dairy. Distributor of Sealtest Foods, for city water service to its property On
Lee Highway, in Roanoke County, back to the City Manager for the purpose of furnish-
ing more detailed information as to the location of the property and an estimate of
the cost Of extending a water main to a point where the Prens land could be served
submitting the folloning report:
"Roanoke. Virginia April 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Gouooil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
After receiving a request from Hr. George Preas for water
service to property on which he proposes to construct buildings
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for his Sealtest DistribctocskJp outside of the corporate limits,
the City Council asked that I submit to you.additional informs-
tiaa uhich could more clearly outline tho request.
There is attached, us prepared by the Yster Deportment, u
map shoulog the area sod indicating the eater line situation.
The present mater line on Broadou Avenue Extension pusses
by the front o! properties lndenttfted as 3601 cod 360~ sad
terminates Bt the fid of those properties. Mr. Press proposes
extendiog from that point oath o 6-inch line approximately 220
feet to a point. There he proposes that o meter be installed
lad he mould obtain au easement from that locution bach Into
his property. His proposal mould be that tke line across the
· easement mould be u service line.
Under City policy, the cost of the extension outside of the
corporate limits would be st the expense of persons other than
the City. The line construction mould be lu accordance with
City*s specifications.
Several questions arise in connection math this proposal.
City Code provides (Title 12. Chapter 1. Rule 6) that
service Installation .... mill be installed from the main and at
right angles to it at o point along the front of the property
uith the service lustollatioe correspondingly going Jato it in
accordance with the Code. To meet the Code, it would be
necessary for the main to go dona to Route 709 andthen up
along 709 until it reached the frontage of Mr. Press* pro party.
It is considered that the Code requirement Is n proper require-
sent that should be adhered to ia all incidents unless there is
an extreme situation. Otherwise the situation of the easements,
as would occur here. develops and presents a number of
difficulties that reoccur over tine.
A second question concerns the fact that n line as
constructed would be of no benefit to future properties as might
be developed along ?0q. ~hile this. Mr. Press might contend,
may not be his direct responsibility to provide water service
for these other properties, nevertheless, the City should
are constrncted can be used for future development.
The third point is, while the Cityts future water plans may
he indefinite, it is anticipated that in time it would be highly
Brandon Avenue which would provide a fire loop and double bock into
the City.
Math the above in mind. the attached drawing shows in red
recommended should be followed. This would provide a 12-inch
main along Brondon Avenue for n distance of 450 feet and then
approximately 240 feet of 8-inch line to Mr. Press* property.
These sizes would be useable for future development. A 6-inch
main does not give adequate fire protection if connected to
sprinklers on several buildings; an 8-inch line Is the
minimum for such purpose.
The above information is submitted to City Council with
the recommendation that the revision be permitted to Mr. Press
his property.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
In this connection. Mr. M. Calduell Butler, Attorney, representing Mr.
George R. Press. appeared before Council and stated that it would appear from the
report of the City Manager that the cost of the alternate proposal would be
prohibitive to his client,
Rr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred back to the City Manager fo:
restudy, report and recommendation to Council as to tbs plans for serving the Press
property and the cost thereof. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the offer or The ih,up Voting Mschioe Corporation to loss
the City of Roanoke eighty-five of its Virginia Model 240 voting mschiaes for use ia
the Councilmanic nad Civic Center Hand Issue Hlectious on June 14, 1966. nad the
Congressional Hemocrutic Primary Election os July 12, 1966, the City Attorney
presented moue, along uJth an Ordinance which nould specifically direct thsl the
election to he held on the submission of the Civic Center Rand Issue Ordlnssce No.
16956 be held with the use of said voting machines.
Mc. St,lieF offered the following Resolution accepting the offer of The
ih,up Voting Machine Corporation:
(=16984) A RESOLUTION od,piing n certain ~ind or type of voting ~achine
for use at the elections to he held in the City of Roono~e on June 14, 196h, and on
July 12o 1966; end providing for the procureBent of n specified number of voting
i auchiees and R,deli thereof.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook Wa. 29, page 209.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adored by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. St,liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. St,lieF then offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for
the use of voting machines at the elections to be held on June 14. 1966, and on July
12, 1966:
(=16985) AN OROIN~NCE'tO provide for the use of voting machines in the
City of Roanoke at the elections to be held on June 14, 1966 and on July 12, 1966;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hoot No. 29, pege 209.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ............ ............... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ROUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having authorized
Mayor Dillard, Vice Mayor Wheeler, City Manager Hirst and Mr. Russell R. Henley,
Executive Director of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, to
attend n hearing in Washington, D. C., on April 20, 1966, un a bill sponsored by
Senator A. Mtllis Robertson which would grant the City of Roanoke $4,000,000.00 in
urban renewul credits on its Civic Center Project, Mr. Jones stated that he feels
Council omen them n great deal of thanks for uhat they accomplished at the hearing.
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CITY GOYE~NRRNT: Nr. John P. Brsneck! played o tope recording of tad song
composed by him entitled "Roanoke River' end "Old Virginia" end presented recordings
of the taD songs to tbs geubers of Council,
Isyor Dillard expressed the appreciation of Council for the record.
INDUSTRIES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepsre the
proper measure creating an Industrial Development Authority. Mr. Jones rend the
follouing statement:
"April 21, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and
Members of city Council,
Roanoke City Council,
Manhole, Virginia.
On Monday of this meek mhile ia Richmond the uriter hod n lengthy
e6nversntion ulth Mr. Joseph Haubrict of the Industrial Develop-
gent Division or the State of Virginia mitb respect to the two
bills passed by the General Assembly PerMitting tbs establishing
of Industrial Development Authorities. As you mill recoil, one
Act is · Special Actunder which Rosnohe requested and received
permission to establish on authority and the second Act grants
permission to all political subdivisions to establish such
authorities.
It is the opinion of Mr. BambrJch and the artier that the City
of Ronnohe should proceed to establish an authority under the
terms and conditions granted by the General Assembly under the
Special Act which includes Virginia Beach, City Of Danville,
County of Yuirfax, City of Roanoke, etc.
The reasons for these remarks are:
1. The Special Act, under mhich Roanoke has been
included, is presently being tested In the
Supreme Court and the decision on the validity
of this legislation should be forthcoming in
the court.
2. The General Act which permits nil subdivisions
to establish such authority has not been tested
and, according to Mr. Hambrtch, it could take
from one year to eighteen months before it
receives approval.
3. Since the Special Act limits the location
where revenue bond financing is permissible,
Rosnohe could find itself in a more favorable
position for attracting industry.
For the reasons stated above, our City Attorney has prepared
o Resolution, for the adoption by this body, appointing the
members to the Authority. I urge your adoption of this
Resolution for the appointment of qualified ~eople to serve
on the authority.
Very truly yours,
S/ James £. Jones
James E. Jones."
' Mr, Jonesthen offered the folloHlng Resolution creating the Industrial
Development Authority:
,(Ul6ga~) A RESOL~ION appointing seven commissioners of the CITY OF
ROANOKE INDUSTRIAL D£VELOPMEN~ ,AtrIHORITY and fixing the term of ~ ftce of each
such initial commissioner.
(For full textof Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 210.)
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Mr. Jonas loved the adoption or the Resolution. The i,tiaa was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted b! the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Gurlutd. J,Ben, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and Nuyor
Dillard ......................................... Y.
· NAYS: Wane ........................... O.
GRADE CROSSINGS: Mr. Wheeler brought to the attention of Council recent
attacks OR ~rsoos using the utderpaas au North Jefferson Street Bed moved that the
latter of installing bright lights Bt the entrances to the underpass old increasing
the size or the lights in the underpass be referred to the City Manager for his
immediate attention. The u,tiaa was seconded by Mr. St,lief and unanimously udopte¢
On motion of Mr. Wheeler. seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adapted.
the leering ual adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, May 2, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, May 2, 1966, nt ?:30 p.m., with Mayor
Dillard presiding.
PRESENT; Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Clarence
Pond, Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ...........
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones ......................................1
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James
Kincauon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Au41tor.
INVOCATION: The meeting uaw opened uJth a prayer by the Reverend John L.
Grass, Pastor, Riverdale Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the special meeting bald on Friday,
April 22. 1965, and the regular meeting held on Monday, April 25, 1966, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stall.re seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted, the reading th.reef was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearin~ for 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 2.
1966, on the request of the Magic City Rotor Corporation that property located On
the south side of McPowell Avenue, N. E., west of Sixth Street, described as Lots
1, 2 and 3, Block B, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax Nos. 3021001
3021002 and 3021003, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District
Street, N. E., described as Lot 333 and a portion of Lot 334, Ward 4, Roanoke Land
and Improvement Company, Official Tax Nos. 3021512, 30215101 and 3021502, be rezened
body.
Council:
"April 7, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of April 6, 1966 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described request. This request bad
previously been tabled by the Planning Gommissimn in order to
have the Director of City Planning seek to limit the request by
excluding a small triangular area on the southeast corner of the
subject property that conflicts ~tth the Major Arterial Highway
Plan. The proposed exclusion is shown on the attached map.
In lieu of a representative from Magic City Hater Corporation,
the Director of City Planning reported that the applicant did not
wish to alter the initial fez.ninE request to exclude the small
triangular area in conflict with the Major Arterial Highway Plan.
Having duly made field inspection, the City Planning ¢otmlnsion
concluded that the proposed business use mould be in direct
conflict mith the adopted highuny plans for the Roanoke Valley
unless the request is altered.
The City Planning Commission, tbereforeo recommends that the
above described request be denied,
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph H. La.renan
Mr. Carroll D. Rea. Attorney. appeared before Council in support of the
request of his client.
Mr. H. C. Johnson. Chairman. Hoard Of Directors. Magic City Motor
Corporation. explained that his busioess has ~ow outgrown Its present facilities.
therefore, he has to cons,fact another building to accommodate sixteen more
mechanics, and that since he Is required to observe a building setback line of
twenty-five feet he needs all of the remainder of the land for the proposed
expansion.
Mr. Dexter No Smith. Director Of Plannin~. conceded that the major
arterial highway plan has not received final approval and that it is his belief the
plan could probably be altered to exclude the triangular area in question.
No one appearing in opposition to the rezoning. Mr. Hheeler moYeo that
Council concur in the request of the Wagic City Motor ~orporation and that the
following Ordinance be placed on its first reading:
(~16987) 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.
WHEREAS. application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property located in the City of Roanoke. Virginia. known and designated as
5oath side Of RcDowell Avenue. N. E.. nest Of Sixth Street. said property being
shown on Appraisal Map of the City Of Hoanoke. Virginia. Office of the City Engineer
on Sheet No. 302. as Lots 3021001. 3021002. and 3021003. rezoned from General
Residence District to Husiness Histrcit; and property located in the City of
Roanoke. Virginia. known and designated as Lots 333 and 334. Ward 4. Roanoke Land
and Improvement Company. bordering the north side Of Gregory Avenue. east of Fifth
Streett N. E.. said property being shown on Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke.
Virginia. Office of the City Engineer. on Sheet No. 302. as Lots 3021512. 3821S01.
and 3021502. rezoned from Special Residence District to Husiness District; and
WHEREAS. the said application has been referred to the City Planning
Commission and that Commission has recommended by its report that the said applicati
be denied for the reasons therein stated; 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 newspaper published in the City of Roanoke. for the time required by
said section; and
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WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for la said notice was held on the 2ad
day of May, 1966, Il 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at shicb
hearing all parties in interest and citizens sere given an opportunity to be heard
both for and against the proposed rezoaing: and
WHEREAS. this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be resorted.
THEREFORE. 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. relating
to Zoning. be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of WcDosell Avenue, N. E., nest of
Sixth Street. described as Lots 1. 2. and 3. Block B. Roanoke Land and Improvement
Company, designated on Sheet NO. 302 of the Zoning Rap as Official Tax Nos. 3021001,t
3021002, and 3021003. be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to
Business District; and property located on the north side of Gregory Avenue, east
of Fifth Street. N. E., described as Lots 333 and 334, Ward 4. Roanoke Land and
Improvement Company, designated on Sheet No. 302 of the Zoning Map as Official Tax
Nos. 3021512, 3021501, and 3021502, be, and Is hereby, changed from Special Resi-
dence District to Bnsiness 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: ~essrs. ~arland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and ~ayor
Dillard ......................................6.
NAYS: None ........................ O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PAY PLAN: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for a new classification and pay plan in accordance with
the recommendations of Council acting as a committee of the whole for its con-
sideration, he presented same.
In this connection, Mrs. James B. Robertson, President-Elect of the
Jnnior League of Roanoke, appeared before Council and presented a Resolution of the
Junior League, supporting the proposed pay plan, but recommending that the proposed
salary of $T,152.00 per annum for the Superintendent of the Juvenile Home be
increased to the state minimum of $8,040.00 per annum.
Mr. A. Leon Briggs, Captain, Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew,
Incorporated, requested that the salary of the two dispatchers for the Life Saving
Crews be increased to equal the salary of the dispatchers for the Police Department
and the Fire Department.
Speaking in support of the request were Mr. Clyde M. Price. one of the
dispatchers, and Mr. George P. Lawrence, advisor to the Hunton Life Saving Crew.
The Reverend William F. Mtlholland, speaking as an individual, voiced
the opifliofl that a pay raise for city employees should have priority over anything
else.
Speaking as' President of the Roanoke Ministers* Conference, Mr. Milhollau*
stated that the Roanoke Ministers* Conference has gone on record as being in favor
of the proposed pay plan.
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Speaking as Chairman of the Public Yelfare Advisory Board, Mr. #ilholland
stated that the Advisory Board Is of the opinion that the salary of the Clerk-
Typists in the Department of Public Welfare should be increased.
Also urging the adoption of the pay plan on behalf of the Roanoke
Ministers* Conference mas the Reverend Stuart A. mersey.
Mr. David F. Herbert, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley Council of
Community Services, Incorporated, presented a Resolution of the Roanoke Valley
Council of Community Services In support Of the proposed pay plan.
Mr. H. G. Johnson spoke in support of the proposed plan, especially ulth
regard to the Police Department and the Fire Department.
Mr. Robert F. Holt, Attorney, objected to the designations of Municipal
Court Glerk and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Clerk under the clerical
category of the proposed plan, voicing the opinion that they should be designated
as Clerk Of the Municipal Court and Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court under a judicial category at a higher salary.
Resolutions of the Roanoke Dar Association, Chamber of Commerce of
Roanoke, Virginia, Incorporated, Junior Moman's Club of Roanoke, Incorporated, and
the Roanoke Merchants Association supportin9 the proposed pay plan and urging its
adoption, were before Council.
A communication from the Reverend Ernest E. ¼untzing, Pastor of the
Holllns Road Church of the Brethren, supporting the proposed pay plan was also
before Council.
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to be heard on the
matter, Rro Stoller moved that Council hold an executive session for a discussion
of the proposed pay plan. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously
adopted.
After the executive session, members of Council indicating that any
inequities in the proposed pay plan mill be straightened out at a later date, Mr.
Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~169~8) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new System of Pay Rates
and Ranges and a new Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke; providing
that the same be made retroactive, in certain instances, to January 1, 1966,
repealing certain provisions of Ordinance No. 14300 and amendments thereof in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 211.)
Mro Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ....................................
NAYS: None ......................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
The City Manager commended the city employees for their orderliness in
procedure and on their behalf expressed appreciation for the adoption of the new
pay plan by Council.
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Mr. Pond tkoa offered tko following emergency Ordinance amending tko
City Code to iaclade tke Assistant City Aadltors ia tko anclasslfied serrlce
personnel of tho
(m16969) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Sec. 7. Unclassified
serrJceo of Chapter 13, relating to Personnel, of Title Iio Administration, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as omended~ and providing for aa emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance 6oak No. 29, page
Mr. Pond m,red the adoption o[tke Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by #r. Pollard and adopted by the follouing rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Rayor
Dillard .................................... 6.
NAYS; None ......................O. (NF. Jones absent)
PETITION5 AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having adopted a
Resolution urging the Board Of Supervisors of Roanoke County to defer all action
intended to broaden or enlarge the present powers of its existing Sanitation
Authority until the joint studies undertaken by the local governing bodies in the
Roanoke Valley Community have been completed and opportunity allowed for con-
sideration of such studies by those legislative bodies concerned and for such
action as said governing bodies might wish to take as a result thereof, a Resolutio~
of the Board of Supervisors inviting Council to make known iii intentions at or
before the adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors on May 2, 19660 at
concerning the supply and distribution of mater within the County of Roanoke and
the disposal of sewage from the County of Roanoke, was before the body.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard submitted the following communication
to the Board Of Supervisors as authorized by Council acting as a committee Of the
whole on April 29, 1966:
'April 29, 1966
The Honorable Nailer M. Lipes, Chairman,
Board Of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Salem, Virginia
Dear Mr. Chairman:
This is to ~cknowledge the action Of the 8oard Of Supervisors
of Roanoke County ia requesting appearance by the City Council
before the Board to discuss water and sewer matters.
Our Roanoke City Council and I attach such importance to
thin opportunity as extended by the Board, that our Council has
made every effort to move for reply within the limited time you
have set. Resulting from discussions with members of City Council,
meeting as a committee Of the whole, nnd by their unanimous con-
sent, I am authorized to write yon as follows~ This authorization
will be confirmed by formal Resolution at our regularly scheduled
meeting Monday night, May 2,
The City Council melcomes the prospect of joint and effective
discussions between the City and County. For a long period of
time the City has been receptive to joint consideration of mutual
interest. We regard the needs of all of the inhabitants in the
Roanoke Valley to be needs of each Of the governmental units.
The Council recognizes that water and sewer matters are among the
most pressing of common concerns and me would be willing to set
these two items for initial consideration in joint discussions.
At a later date it may become desirable and necessary to include
Vinton and Salem representatives in Joint discussion. Me
recognize such discussions, as proposed, mould not for the
immediate present have the effect o! staying or deterring matters
of annexation and consolidation current within the County and
the City of Roanoke.
This proposal is submitted to the Board of Supervisors for
consideration at your meeting on May 2, 1966. It Is the unanimous
opinion of the members of the City Council of Roanoke that such
a proposal, uhich your Roard has made it possible for ns to offer,
may mall result in the highest of benefits to all concerned ia the
Roanoke Valley.
Respectfully,
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Mayor of the City Of Roanoke"
Pursuant to the above communication, Mr. Mheeler offered the following
Resolution:
(m16990) A RESOLUTION proposing joint discussions between officials of
the County Of Roanoke and the City Of Roanoke with reference to certain matters Of
public concern; and naming, appointing and authorizing certain officials Of the City
to represent the City Council in such discussions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 220.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Po~lard, Pond, Stoiler, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Stoller then moved that the Resolution of the Board of Supervisors be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller further moved that the communication from the Mayor to the
Board of Supervisors be received and filed. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pond
and unanimoosly adopted.
Mlth further reference to the matter, a communication from the Board of
Supervisors, advising that Messrs. Walter M. Llpes, Chairman, Minor R. Keller,
Vice Chairman, and Paul B. MattbeHs, Executive Officer of Roanoke County, have
been appointed as a committee to represent the County of Roanoke in the joint
discussions, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
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KLECYIONS: A communication from Mr. Richard B, Baku. advising that the
Roanoke Young Democrats, the Roanoke Juycees nad the People's Voters League each is
sponsoring n Voter Registration Drive and requesting that Council approve the
opening of lhe Office of Registrar from 6 to 9 p.m., May 12-13, 1q66, and uppropriu!
sufficient funds to cover the expenses mhich mould be entailed in opening the
office for these additional hours, mas before the body.
Hr. atelier moved that the Electoral Board he requested not only to keep
the Office of the Registrar open during the above bourse but also on Bay 7, 1966,
it being understood Council will appropriate additional funds if it becoses
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. atelier then moved that the Electoral Board he requested to consider
publishing a suitable notice in the locol newspapers encouraging the citizens of
Roanoke to register early. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: A petition of Mr. M. G. Creasy. Attorney, representing Mr.
Fred T. Meikelo requesting that property located on the south side of Shenandoah
Avenue, N. M., between Juniper Street and Luckett Street, described as the eastern
portion of Lot 5 and Lots 6, 7 and 0. Block 1, Signal Hill. Official rex Nos.
2631106. 2631107. 263110§ and 2631109, be rezoned from General Residence District
to Business District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stellar, seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
the request for rezoning was referred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: A communication from Mrs. C. M. Mimmer,
advising that on January 21, 1966. her husband purchased a produce peddlar's license
in the amount of $45.75, that he died on April 15, 1966, without ever using the
license, and requesting a refund of the $45.75, ~as before Council.
Mr. Stellar moved that the request be referred to the City Attorney and
the Commissioner of the Revenue for study, report and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mrs. L. H. Slgmon, requesting
that Colonial Avenue, 5. W., be blacktopped from Twenty-third Street to Twenty-
sixth Street, was before Council.
Mr. Stellar moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
GRADE CROSSINGS: Communications from Mr. Jack M. Barnett, Conference
Chairman, East Central Regional Conference, Illuminating Engineering Society, Mr.
Carl G, Thurston, General Manager, Hotel Roanoke and Motor Inn, Mr. and Mrs. C. L.
Reynolds and Mr. #. L. Mason, objecting to recent muggings in the underpass on
North Jefferson Street and requesting police protection at the underpass, were
before Council.
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It appearing that Council bus referred the matter of .installing bright
lights at the entrances to the underpass and Increasing the size of the lights in
the underpass to the City Masager for his immediate attention° and it being pointed
out that a policeuan is to be stationed in the vicinity of the underpass, Mr.
Stoller moved that the communications be flied. The motion mas seconded by
Pond and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a uritten report, recommend-
lng that $135 be transferred from Printing and Office Supplies to Rentals under
Section #130, 'Planning Commission,w of the 1965-66 budget, to provide for the
rental of a calculator machine in the Planning Department.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
M~nager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(n16991) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ulaO, #Planning
Commission** of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 220.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: hone ..........................O. (Hr. Jones absent)
MAPS: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the
following communication from the City Engineer with regard to updating the city
map:
*April 27, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager
FROM: Milliam F. Clarh, City Engineer
SUBJECT: New City Map
The Engineering Department has nearly completed work on
updating the City of Roanoke map. This work has been started On
several previous occasions but always sidetracked due to press of
other projects. We mom believe that our uork has reached the
stage that, with Council*s approval, the map could be printed and
ready for public distribution about July l, 1966.
The last printing of the City map was made in 1955 and is now
completely out-of-date. There have been numerous new subdivisions
not only in Roanoke, but the surrounding areas and new street and
highway construction such as Interstate Routes Ol and 5BI. All
of the artwork has been accomplished by Mr. Dave Dew, Senior
Draftsman; this will save the City a considerable amount of
money since the map will be available to the printer ready for
reproduction. The map has been prepared on Herculean film, a very
durable material that mill enable additions and corrections to be
made over the years with a minimum of damage to the base map. All
street names sill be placed on the map using a La-Roy guide so
that future name additions and changes will match in style Of
lettering.
Ne ore proposing that tun (2) sizes of the map be printed,
36" x 46' suitable for wall mounting and 21' x 30' which could be
folded to a convenient size. Attached please find reduced copies
of the proposed map for Council's review; it is, obviously, not
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totally complete. Street names must be added. These mill be
tabulated alpbabeticully and uppear dome both sides of the
large map and on the back of the smaller Bop. The area mill
be marked off In sqvares and streets located by a coding system
such as A3, ill, etc. There mill also appear after each street
name tot ia'the City of Roanoke the letters St C, and V for
Salem, Roanoke Couuty, nad Viuton respectively. The nap mill
Include a tabulation of schools, parks uad fire stations with
a numerical reference for each. We plan to have the map printed
ia five (S) colors: Orange (City of Roanoke); Yellow (Salem and
¥intou); Red (maJor streets and highways); Green (parks and
recreation areas); blue (lakes and streams); the map will be
abate background and streets and lettering will be black.
Me hare solicited prices from several printing companies
tn determine ·n estimate for our proposals. There appears to
be considerable interest in printing the City Rap and me
believe very favorable prices can be obtained. FOr an initial
print me would suggest one thousand of the 36# x 48" size and
twenty-five hundred of the 21" x 30" sine. The one thousand
large maps mould cost an estimated $1,150 or $1.15 each, The
City could sell these maps at a very favorable profit, if
desired; · comparable map prepared by a private firm is
presently selling for u price in excess of $15.00 each. The
twenty-five hundred smaller maps would cost an estimated $500
or $0.20 each. Again, a profit could be realized; a similar
size 2-color map is presently being purchased by the City and
resold for $0.25 each. Re believe that this mould be a
reasonable number of maps to purchase. It mould be our
intention to revise the map annually as necessary and print
new additions. We have reviewed the Engineering Department
account from which these funds will be drawn. We believe that
sufficient funds are available to corer the cost of printing
the maps as proposed above, assuming bid prices are obtained
as anticipated.
Ne mould appreciate City Council considering this matter
as soon as convenient so that we may proceed. We will be
available at Council*s meeting with a full-size, colored map
for review and discussion.
CONCURRENCE: S! It, Clet~s Br~¥1~s
Director of Public Works*
In this connection, Mr. William F. Clark, City Engineer, appeared before
Council and displayed the proposed map for its consideration.
Mayor Dillard suggested that the map show the four quadrants of the city,
that it be designated as the "Official* Map of Roanoke, Virginia, and Environs,
and that private streets shown on the map be so designated.
After a further discussion of the matter, Council indicating its approval
of the colors shown on the proposed map, Mr. Rheeler moved that the preliminary
map be tentatively approved with the understanding that when it is completed it
mill be presented to the body for final approval. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a
written report, transmitting a communication from the Double T Corporation advising
that it is in the process of expanding Crossroads Mall and requesting that city
sewer and water service be extended to the expanded area.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT; The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that Detective Lyle J. Croy, Jr., mas injured in an automobile accident on March
196b, mhile On duty, that pursuant to existing policy he has been paid his regular
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salary for a period of sixty days, but that it will be necessary for him to be
absent iron bis duties an additional month, nad recommended that, without establish.
lng precedent is future cases, Council approve the continuation of the regular
salary of Officer Croy for the additional thirty days to June 1, lq66.
Er. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(s16992) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing that L. J. Croy, Jr.,
a member of the Police Department who is unable to perform his regular duties by
reason of personal injury received in line of duty, be paid his regular salary
for an additional period of thirty (30) days beginning May 1, 1966.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 221.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was second,
by Hr. Stoller and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Er. Jones absent)
MILITARY COMPANIES-RAHER FIELD: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting a notice from the United States Governmect of the renewal of
its lease on the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center site at Daher Field for the
period beginning July 1, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967.
Mr. Stoiler moved that the report of the City Manager be filed and that
the City Clerk be directed to file the notice of renewal with the original lease.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
MILITARY COMPANIES=RARER FIELD: Council having referred a request of the
Department Of the Navy that its lease On the Naval Reserve Training Center site at
Maher Field be renewed for a period Of twenty years commencing July 1, 1966, back
to the City Manager for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the Department
of the Navy will agree to the inclusion of an additional clause in the proposed
lease to the effect that no improvements shall hereafter be placed or erected upon
the premises by the United States Government without the prior consent and approval
of City Council, the City Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia May 2, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council on April Il, 1966, considered the lease
of the Navy Reserve Training Center as proposed by the Navy
Department for a period of twenty years. The Council directed
that I contact the Navy Department as to whether Or not they
would consider inclusions within the lease of a provision
whereby the City could have review of any building plans pro-
posed on the property.
! om in receipt of a letter from the Director Of the
Atlantic Division of the Bureau of Yards and Docks of the Navy
Department which states in major part the following:
*We appreciate the hind compliments expressed in your
letter and wish to assure the City of the Navy*s intent
to contJnne to contribute to the fine cooperation now
existing with the City and, in particular, with its
development and beatufication program. Accordingly,
no objection will be interposed to the inclusion in
the proposed lease of a provision requiring the City's
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might hereinafter be erected on this property. Such
a provision mny be iaserted in paragraph ? of the
lease and the folloulng lnuguage is suggested:
and cooperating math the City la its heuutifica-
City for revieu, prior tO construction, of any
S/ Julian F. Hirst
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The motion wos secondedby Mr. Stoller and &dopted by the following
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mlyor
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
CITY AUDITORc The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
ACDITS-$CEOOLS: The City Auditor submitted mritten reports on an
examioatioe of the records of the Nest End, Nas,nm, Mesa Side, Virginia Ilelghts and
Washington Heights Elementary Schools for the school year ending June 30, 1965,
advising that the examination was made in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, that all the records were in order and that the statements of
receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the period and the
financial condition of the respective funds.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: A committee composed of Messrs. Roy L. Webber, Chairman, Roy R.
Pollard,
Woody, J. M. Burr*ss, T. E. Frantz and Francis X. Carroll submitted a written
report, advising that during a called meeting the matter of o written complaint
to the city from the Associated Transport Corporation concerning excessive and
damaging amounts of dirt being blomn from Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum) Airport onto
its truck terminal was considered, that this dust originates on the east side of
the duly extended Runway 33 Iff a cut area where no top soil exists, and recommend-
lng that this dust problem be corrected as soon as possible, it being suggested
that the cover crop method be used rather than planting trees or erecting a dust
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $3,000:
(#16994) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section mflg, "Airport." of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 222.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Ih* notion was seconded
by Mr. ~beeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
AIRPORT: Council having referred to a committee composed of Messrs.
Roy L. Nebber, Chairman, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Julian F. Hirst, Marcus B. Kaplan,
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¥illlum H. Cardura Robert ~. ~oody, J, W. Barrens, To E, Fruntz and Francis X,
Carroll, for study, report and recommendation, u recommendation of the City Manager
that he be authorized to execute a license permitting the Federal Aviation Agency
to install, operate and maintain an instrument landing system and related facilities
ut Roanoke Municipal (¥oodrum) Airport for a period beginning January 1, 1966, and
ending June 30. 1986. for u consideration of $1.00 per annum, upas certain terms
and conditions, the committee submitted a uritten report recommending that the
license be approved,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the following Ordinance be placed on its first reoding~
(sl6ggs} A~ ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of n license permitting
the Federal Aviation Agency the right to install, operate and maintain an instrumen~
landing system and other facilities on the present and future lands of Roanoke
Municipal Airport (~oodrum Field) upon certain terms and conditions.
MHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Agency has requested that it be gr3nted
license to install, operate and maintain an instrument landing system and related
facilities at the City's Municipal Airport, and the City Manager has recommended
that such license be granted upon the following terms and provisions.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute nnd deliver, for
and on behalf of the City, to Federal Aviation Agency a written license made on
Form FAA-la34 (5-59), granting to the United States of America, Federal Aviation
Agency, the license, right and privilege to install, operate and maintain an
instrument landing system, approach light lane, radar facilities and necessary
control facilities upon the present and future lands of the City's Roanoke Municipal
Airport (Woodrum Field), upon the following general terms and provisions:
1.That the consideration payable to the City for said license shall
be One Dollar ($1.00) per annum;
2. That the licensee, its authorized agents, representatives, con-
tractors and employees, shall have necessary rights of ingress and
egress over said City's other airport lands and the right to
install power lines and control lines or to utilize existing
lines in connection with the purpose of said license;
3. That the City will not, without the consent of the licensee,
erect any structure or obstruction that will interfere with the
proper operation of the licensee's said facilities;
4. That the said license shall be effective January 1, 1966, shall
remain in force until June 30, 1986, if, at the option of the
government it be renewed from year to year upon the terms and
conditions herein provided; PROVIDED, however, that no funeral
thereof shall extend the period of occupancy of the premises
beyond June 30, 1986;
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5, That ell structures, ioprovemeets or other property placed on
the premises by the licensee shall remain its property and may
be removed by it within ninety (90) days after termination Of
said license; end
6. That said license may contain provision made pursuant to Executive
Order 9346 dated Ma7 2T, 1943.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAIHED that upon execution of said license by the City
Manager, the City Clerh be and is hereby authorized to affix thereto and attest the
City's corporate seal.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
HAYS: Hone ......................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
A1HPORY: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure acceptin9 a Grant Offer from the Federal Aviation Agency for Project No. 16
at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport and having appointed a committee to make
a study of a nap showing the land to be acquired in connection with the project and
to submit its report with regard to proposed revisions in the amount of land to be
purchased, the committee submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Va.
April 25. 1966
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Va.
Gentlemen:
At the regular meeting of Council April 25, 1966 a Committee
was appointed to study the maps showing land to be acquired under
F?d~ral Aid to Alroorts Proiect m 16 and report to Council with a
recommendation as to proposed revisions in the amount of land to
be purchased.
Your Committee has met in study of this assignment and
recommends the followiu9 to Council:
1. That the F.A.Ao PROJECT m 16 GRANT OFFER now before
Council, be accepted as received and that no changes
be made in the amount of land to be acquired under this
projeet of }366,0001 the City's share is (50%) or
$183,000.
2. That Council authorize an amendment to the existing
F.A.A, Project e 11 for $3,000 to provide for the
acquisition of the Payne property ~hich was deleted
from F.A.A. Project ~ 16 at the Request of the Federal
Government.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Roy R. Pollard. Sr. )
ROY R. POLLARD, Chairman)
,
S/ Jplian F, Hirst ) COMMITTEE'
JULIAN F. HIRST )
)
S! Marshall L. Harris )
MARSHALL L. HARRIS )
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the following Resolution with regard to Project No. 16:
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(s16996) A RESOLOTION ratifying cad adopting the Clty*s Project
Application of February 24, 196&, cs amended; accepting the Grant Offer issued
tkereoa for project No. 9044-012-C616; authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Grant Agreement as evidence Of the Cfty°s acceptance o£ said Grant Offer; author-
izing the City Clerk to affix the City's seal and to attest the sane; and
authorizing the City Attorney to execute the requisite certificates.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 222.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution, The notion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the follonlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Pollard then offered the following Resolution with regard to Project
No. 11:
(u16997) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager, for
and on behalf of the City, to make application to the Federal Aviation Agency for
a further amendment to the Grant Agreement relating to Airport Project No. 9-44-012-
hllll, Contract No. FAt-331, so as to make provision therein for the City's
acquisition of approximately 2.63 acres of land for the East Clear Zone of Runway
5-23.
(For full text of Rea,Iaaa,n, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 226.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by ~r. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The Special Incinerator Committee
submitted the following Progress Report with regard to additional items ~htch
will require either capital or maintenance expenditures while the City Incinerator
is shut down:
*Progress Report No. 6 - RoanoKe City Incinerator -
As reported in Progros~ Report No. 5, doted April 18, 1966,
there remain several additional items that will require either
CHANGE CROSS-SECTION OF GARBAGE PIT
iS impossible for the garbage buchet to cover the entire pit
area. This results in garbage sticking to the north wall,
pit and permit the crane bucket to reach the full width of the
as shown on Enbank, Caldwell and Associates' drawing 2-X; dated
May 20, 1965. A request for bids nas sent out which nas
received.July 19, 1965 and the Ion bid of $6,400 was awarded
postponed until April 11, 1966. In the meantime the proposal
The Special Incinerator Committee recommends that Ordinance
No. 16SSH, dated August 2. 1965, be repealed nnd'a new ordinance
prepared amardlng the contract for the steel dumping plate to
the Structural Steel Company, amount $3,160. This is a saving
of $3,240 and ulll not require an additional appropriation
ordinance.
ADDITIONAL RAINTENANCE ITERS ON FURNACES AND EQUIP#ENT
AT THE INCINERATOR
Six items were reported to you in Progress Report S and
approved at Council meeting April IH, 1966, together with
appropriation Ordinance No. 16977, dated April IH, 1966, amount
$5,200 covering the following items:
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
1. Overhead Door Controls ............. $ 2,100.00
2. Nem Electrical Miring to serve Stoking Floor - - 1,000.00
3. Enclose Stairway ................ 300.00
4. Installation of Exhaust Fan to remove Excessive
Heat and Dust from the Stoking Floor ..... 1,000.00
5. Installation of Infrared Heat Unit for the
Operator on the Charging Floor during minter
operation ................... SO0.O0
6. Enclose Area around Charged Boppers ....... 300,00
TOTAL ...................... $ 5,200.00
There remain O maintenance items for the furnaces and allied
equipment that will require attention, as follows:
1. Repair floor of duct at stack--$ square feet to be replaced.
2. Remove 2 dampers, close damper slots, and repair arches and
and adjacent walls.
3. Repair 2 charging chutes (Derrick Brick), doors and door
frames.
4. Replace arch over No. 2 furnace stoking door and replace
approximately 6 square feet of furnace wall.
5. Replace rear ignition chamber furnace wall, No. I furnace,
approximate size 10' x O* x 13-1/2'.
6. Replace arch over No. 1 furnace stoking door and repair
around arch.
?. Repair bridge wall and side of furnace wall, No. I furnace.
6. Replace 5 cracked cast iron door frames with 3/4' fabricated
steel plate.
These maintenance items were jointly inspected by Hr. Gene
Schrader, Pyro Xncinerator and Supply Company, Mr. J. S. Franklin,
Jr., Embank, Cnldmell and Associates, C. E. Pond, Councilman and
Incinerator Committee Member, Maintenance Superintendent Harvey,
and Incinerator Foreman Booze.
Pyro has agreed to perform this work on a cost plus 15%, not
to exceed $16,200, basis.
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This cas be handled best by issuing a change order to
Pyro's original contract, Ordinance 15365, dated August 12,
1963, An emergeocy ordinance authorizing n change order,
X-4o and appropriation ardan'mace, auount $160200.000 have
been prepared.
DAFFLK ~LATES IN ASH dOFFERS
As presently designed, when the ash hopper doors are
opened to dump the refuse, the underflre draft fans have to
be shutdoun to prevent the draft air from escaping and
depositing fly ash on the loner floor of the incinerator.
Also, the grates are overheated when the fans are shut down.
The Detroit Stoker Company. aha originally designed the
grates and ash hoppers, have reviewed this situation and
suggest installing a series of damper plates in the ash
hopper so as to prevent the loss of air when the ash hopper
ts opened for dumping refuse.
Eubank, Caldwell and Associates designed u baffle plate
in accordance with suggestions of Detroit Stoker Company, ns
shown on drawing ?-X, dated April 25, i966. and this was
submitted for bids to the Structural Steel Company and they
advise that the baffle plates installed will cost $925.00
each or $1,850 for the 2 ash hoppers.
Re suggest that a contract be entered into with Structural
Steel Company to construct the baffle plates for the ash
hoppers. An emergency ordinance has been prepared awarding
the contract to Structural Steel Company for the installed
baffle plates, amount $925 each of $1,850 total. It will not
be necessary to have an appropriation ordinance, as sufficient
funds remain in the incinerator appropriation for Days Con-
struction Company.
S/ C. E. Pond
C. g. Pond, Chairman
5~ Vincent S. Mheeler
V. S. Mhceler, Councilman
S! Jilj~n F, Hiram
Julian F. Blrst, City Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engr.
J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell, Pres** Southeast Civic League
Roanoke, Virginia,
May 2, 1966."
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the com-
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the offer Of
Structural Steel Company, Incorporated, for furnishing and installing a steel
dumping plate in the storage pit:
(~1699B) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a steel dumping
plate in the storage pit of the City's Incinerator Plant at a cost of $3,160.00
and directing the execution Of a contract therefor; repealing Ordinance No. 16556
providing for the construction of a concrete buffer wall in said storage pit; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 228.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Poade Stoller, Wheeler and Hayor
Dillard ....................................... §.
NAYS: None .........................O, (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Pond offered the following emergency Ordinance anthorlziog the City
Manager to Inane Change Order X-4 to the co~tract batueeo the City of Roanoke and
Pyro Incinerator and Snpply Corporation proviqln9 for the repair or replaceueat of
eight maintenance items for the fornaces and allied equipments
(elsggg) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to Issue Change Order
X-4 to the contract of Aogost 15, 1953 between tbs City and Pyro Incinerator
Sopply Corporation providing for the repair or replacement of eight i8) maintenance
items for the furnaces and allied eqoipment at the City's Incinerator Plant npon
certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinances see Ordinance Book No. 2g, page 229°)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption Of the Qrdlnance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Ponds Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Pond offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of Structural 5teal Company, Incorporated, to furnish and install baffle plates in
each of the two ash hoppers:
(~17000) AN ORDINANCE providing for the installation of certain baffle
plates in the ash hoppers at the CttySs Incinerator Plant at a total cost of
$1,650.00~ and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 230.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ..................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
~16,200 in connection with the Change Order to the contract of Pyro Incinerator
and Supply Corporation:
(UlTO01) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~flg, *Maintenance
Of City Property,* Of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 231.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, 5toiler, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................
NAYS: None ..........................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
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UNFINISHED HUS1NESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN'IRODDCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLtr~IONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the employment of Mr. Harold C. Mandate ms eppraiser
in connection with the State Route No. 24 Project to replace Mr. Julian H. Wartiz,
deceased, he presented same; mherenpon Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(ml?O02) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of no appraiser of
certain properties in connection with the City's State Route No. 24 Project;
providing for payment of the cost thereof; amending certain provisions of Ordinance
NO. 1b~65 relating to the appraisal of said properties; and providing for an emer-
gency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook no. 29, page 232.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. 5toiler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS; None ..........................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DEPARTNKN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: Council having authorized the Issuance of
a permit to the Virginia-District of Columbia-Maryland Chapter of the American
Public Works Association to hold and conduct a parade on the downtown streets of
the City of Roanoke On Thursday, May 27, 1965, in conjunction with its annual
meeting held In Roanoke o~ May 26, 27 and 28, 1965, and having authorized the
display of motorized equipment of the city in the parade, Mr. H. Cletu$ Oroyles,
Director of Public Works, appeared before the body and requested permission to hold
a similar parade on May 20, 1965, Mr. Broyles also asking the Mayor to proclaim the
week of May 15-21, 1966, as National Public Works Week and inviting the members of
Council to make a public works inspection tour.
It appearing that the annual meeting of the Virginia-District of Columbia-
~arylafld Chapter of the American Public Works Association rill not be held in
Roanoke this year, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council decline to grant the request
for permission to hold the parade, but that it accept the invitation to make a
tour of inspection of the public works of the city. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Manager to
proceed with the preparation of a street paving program, including blacktopping
and patching, in the total amount of $150,000.00, the folloming communication
from Mr. Jones, recommending that $100,000.00 be appropriated for this purpose,
was before the body:
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*April 28, 1966o
Hoeorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Moatohet Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Several uee~s ago this Council upon suggeshioo of Councilman
Stoller directed the City Manager to prepare a recommended list
of street paving projects, mhich when based on past cost to the
city, might equal n figure totaling $1S0,000.00.
I have folloued this program carefully and after receiving the
City Auditor°s projections on anticipated income amd the city
comoitments betmeen now and June 30, I am of the opinion that we
will have available for blaehtopping approximately $100,000.00
rather than the projected recommended $150,000.00.
I have brought this matter to the attention of the City Manager,
and have advised him of the availability of the loner figure,
and have also suggested that he trim his recommended list to
comply uith the funds available.
I bare been advised bV the City Manager that the street marking-
program is under waV and have suggested that he advise our
Vraffic Department of the streets to be paved in order that
these two programs will not be in conflict.
In considering the foregoing, ! would recommend that Council
adopt an ordinance ~ppropriating $100,000.00 in order that this
program might be accomplished as soon as possible.
Very truly yours,
SI James E. Jones
James E. Jones'
in tni~ conection, the City ~anager submitted a li~t of streets proposed
to be blacktopped.
Mr. ~heeler suggested that consideration be given to blacktopping Hemlock
Road, S.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council approve the list submitted by the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and onanimou$1y adopted.
Br. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriatin9
$100,000.00:
(~17003) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~62, ~Street Repair,*
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 233.)
Br. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Hessrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ..........L ............... O. (Mr~'Jones absent)
pOLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Stoller stated that a number of city policemen
have indicated an interest in a summer uniform which would not be oppressively hot
and nncomfortable, that wearing a pistol belt and carrying a weapon makes a thin
nniform desirable. Or some permitted adjustment at least, that this is admittedly
mainly an administrative matter, that perhaps the City Manager would find Out what
the practices of other Virginia cities and the state police are in this matter,
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amd moved that the question be referred to the City Manager for investigation and
report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mbeeler end unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having taken several requests for city mater
service under advisement as n committee of the mhole, Mr. Pond offered the following
Resolution authorizing the furnishing of city water service to four or the propertie
(mlTO04) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve the
connection of certain premises located outside the corporate limits to the City's
mater distribution system pursuant to the Rules nod Regolntloos for the operation
of the City's Mater Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 29, page 233.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. 6arland, Pollard, Pond, Stoiler, Wheeler and Mayor
~iilard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: None ...............; .......... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard stated that he has received a communica-
tion from Mr. Otis D. Kitchen, former Band Director at Mililam Fleming High School,
stating that a shortage of policemen is plaguing the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
and that Lancaster is considering the formation of a police cadet corps as one
possible solution by supplementing the mark of the regular policeman in such things
as writing up accident reports, accompanying him on patrols by cruiser, etc., and
suggested that the City Manager might consider this as a solution to the problem
BUDGET: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the City Charter requires the
Budget Commission to submit a proposed annual budget for the ensuing year to Council
sixty days prior to the end of the fiscal year and that the Budget Commission has
not as yet completed its work on the proposed budget for the fiscal year
until May 23, 1~6~, in mhich to present the proposed 1g~6-57 budget. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meetin9 was adjourned.
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Moedayo May 9, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular saetia9 Je the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, May 9. 19bb, ut 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones. Clarence E. Pond,
Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O. Ulllard ................. 6,
ABSENT: Councilman Roy R. Pollard, Sr.- ................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager. Mr. James N. Kincanol
City Attorney. end Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting man opened with a prayer by the Reverend Albert N.
Houaker. Pastor. Huntington Court Methodist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SIGNS: Mr. Uenry L. Niblock, General Manager. Antriu Rotors, Incorporated,
appeared before Council and presented a comuunlcation, requesting peruisslon to
erect a metal amning-sign combination on the front of a used car lot at 3815
#illiamson Road, N. M., mlthin the 25-foot setback line on the property.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper ueasure. The motion
mss seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
PI~TITIONS ANY COMMUNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS: Copy of a communicat ion from the Grandin Court Parent-Teacher
Association addressed to the Roanoke City School Uoard. requesting that a basketball
backboard at the Grandam Court Elementary School he repaired, that a path leading
from Spring Road up to the school be repaired with stone or replaced with sod, and
that the parking lot at the school be leveled and blacktopped, ~as before Council.
Mr. Stoller stated that this appears to be a matter for the School Board
and moved that the communication be filed, The motion Has seconded by Mr. Pond and
unaniuously adopted.
ELECTIONS: The following communication from the Electoral Board, recommend-
ing that the voting place for Jefferson Precinct No. $ be changed frou its present
location on Walnut Avenue, S. E.. to the National Guard Armory Ruildln8 on Reserve
Avenue, S. W.. and making other requests in connection with the use of voting
machines ,in electionst mas before Council:
~* ,,-.~..- ~ .!'
"May 5. 1966
Honorable Mayor Benton O. Dillard and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Municipal Building
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
With reference to the June 14th election.
I. The Electoral Board recommends and requests that Jefferson
~$ voting precinct be changed from its present location on
Walnut Avenue, S. E., to the National Guard Armory Building
on Reserve Avenue. S. M. This is an euergency so we request
that this be done at once.
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2. According to Psrsgrsph 24-303 of Virginia Election Lams, the
Judges aid Clerks must be instructed in the use of the voting
machines. As ne understand this porcgrnph, this does not only
apply to the Gencrnl Election on June 14th but to nil future
elections. The Electornl Bosrd picas lo hold llstrnctiOl neet-
lugs before the June election for ocr Judges and Clerks Jn the
nsc of the voting noSJses. It is oar pica'to hold spproximste-
Il seven sessions of shout 25 to 30 people each session. These
instructions mill toke about tun to three hours end the Board
thinks it is only fair that these otticJcls be paid at iesst
$5.00 etch rot attending these meetings.
3. The Bosrd also calls ~oor attention to Paragraph 24-299 of
Virginia Election Lams relative to the enployoent of a
custodian sod ocintenance man, whose duties ere described in
snJd paragraph. It is the Bosrd°s Intention to hire such ·
nan as soon as · Suitsble nan con be fonedo It is the Board's
opinion thou it will take spproxiostely 150 hours before each
election to do this work. it is our opinion that a felt compen-
sation would be $2.50 per hour for n qualified usu. Since the
factory man alii do this mark at the June 14th'election, ne do
not believe aa appropriation nil] be necessary for this election.
Barterer, in future elections ne recommend that an appropriation
be carried Jn the budget for approximately $400.00 for each
future election in which we use voting machines.
We have arrsnged for the voting nachims to be delivered on Ray
16th and we plan to have then distributed during the next two
or throe days to all the precincts where they nay be permanently
stored, assuming we are allowed to store these machines in all
fire houses, SChOolS and nil public buildings uhich Me use.
~e believe that all of these places have room for these machine s
provided we are allowed to use it. We, therefore, request that
this matter be handled by City Council who has the authority.
We have four or five rented precincts in which me wilibe unable
to store the machines.
Since it is necessary for electric current to be supplied for
these machines, It mill be necessary Jo a number of precincts
for the City to provide pro~ r outlets and wiring in the
buildings at the most advantageous places for using these
machines.
According to Paragraph 24-$06 of Virginia Election Lams, the
election officials shall meet at the polllng places three
quarters of an hour before the polls open. it alii. therefore,
be necessary to see that ali schools and public buildings ave
opened by 5:15 A. M.
It seems that even with voting machines the election officials
Mill be on duty from 5:15 A. M. to approximately B:O0 P. M. or
approximately 15 hours. The Board feels that $15.00. which you
are paying the officials now. is not enough. We again request
that our election officials be pald a reasonable wage somewhere
near what other cities such as Norfolk. Richmond and Arlington,
are paying. ~hlch is $25.00 per day for Norfo]k and Arlington,
and $35.00 per day for Richmond.
The Board also feels that the compensation paid at present to
the Board members is far too low. Norfolk pays its Electoral
Board members $2,000.00 per year each at the present time. and
we feel that we are worth at least half that much. We under-
stand the budget committee has turned our request damn for
any increase.
Very truly yours,
S/ T. Howard Bayer
Chairman. Electoral Board"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request ~lth regard to
changing the voting place for Jefferson Precinct No. 5 and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(~17005) AN ORDINANCE amending and ye-ordaining Section 17. Chapter 2.
Title IV. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to the voting place
in Jefferson Precicct No. 5; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 240.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Beasts. Gerlhad~ Jones, P,ed. St,lief. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillerd ................................ b.
NAYS: ~ose ..................O. (Mr. Poll,rd absent)
After a discussion of paying the Judges nad clerks $5.00 each for etteedin!
the instruction meetings before the Jane election, Mr. St,lief offered the f,Il,ming
emergency Ordinence appropriating $555.00 for payment of the Judges:
(~17006) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordein Section =132, 'Electoral
Board,' of the 1965o66 Appropriation Ordinnnce. and providing for an emergency.
(For rail text er Ordionnce. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 23?.)
My. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Br. Pond nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Outland. Jones. Pond, St,lieF. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter of employing a custodian smd maintenaoce
man be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council
and that the matter of including approximately $400.00 in the 1966-67 budget for the
employment of a custodian and maintenance nan for each future election in which
voting uachines are used be referred to the Budget Commission for consideration.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. St,lief moved that the matter of storing the voting machines and
supplying necessary electric current for the machines in a number of the voting
places be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion ,as seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. St,lieF moved that the matter of seeing that the voting places are
opened by S:lS a.m., be referred to the City Sergeant for his attention. The m,ti,!
Has seconded by Rr. Wheeler smd unanimously adopted.
Mr. St,lieF then moved that action on the request that the compensation
of election officials in the amount of $15 be increased and that the compensation
of members of the Electoral Board in the amount of $200 and $600 for the Secretary
be increased to at least $1.000 per annum be deferred. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously ed,pred.
pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mrs. F. M. Liddle. Chairman,
Garden Therapy Committee, White Oaks Garden Club, advising that the White Oaks
Garden Club desires to plant a fragrance garden in a portion Of Jachson Park at the
Buena Vista Recreation Center and asking if the city ,ill help to sponsor this
project, ,as before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
S~REETS AND ALLEY~: Council having referred a Resolution of the Wildwood
Civic League and a .petition of twenty=tM, residents of Kenwood Addition, requesting
that Clime Street. N. E., from King Street to Vtnton (Mill) Road. he opened and
paved, to the City Manager for study and report, a petition signed by thirty-five
residents of Ken,,od Addition, advising that they believe it Mould be in the best
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Interest of the city from · safety standpoint to improve Clyde Street H E lastes
sad leave ClJae Street closed, was before the bodT.'
Mr. Stoiler noted tbnt the ~etltlon be referred to the City integer for
his iofornatlos in connection with his study of the netted. The motion was seconded
by Mr. ~heeler sad unanimously adopted.
GRADE CROSSINGS: Communications from Dr. John Jofko. Mr. G. E. HJncbee one
Mr. and MFS. Andrea Mo ~rsner. Jr.. objecting to recent naggings in the underpass on
north Jefferson Street and requesting edequate police protection in the vicinity of
the underpass. Mere before Council.
Council hsvin9 referred the setter of installing bright lights at the
entrances to the underpass and lncreasin9 the size of the lights in the underpass to
the City Manager for his immediate attention. Hr. Stoller moved that the communica-
tions be filed. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
MATER BEPARTM£HT: A communication from Hr. Joseph N. SarkeF. Jr.. object-
In9 to being charged for water for the last quarterly period when none was used. mas
before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for his
attention. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously ~opted.
P~RKS AHG ~LAYGMOUHDS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the foil
Jog report with regard to commercial bus service over the portion of the Blue Ridge
P~rkway and the spur into Mill Mountain to the Hill Mountain Playhouse:
",oanoke. Virginia
May 9. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. ¥1rginia
Gentlemen:
Regulations of the United States Park Service do not permit
any commercial vehicles on the Parkways. Those who are direct-
ing the affairs of the Mill Hountsin Playhouse this summer have
expressed an interest seeking bus service up to the top of the
Mountain. This interest comes about because of the opening of
the Parkwa~ and the spur into Mill Hountain which makes it much
easier for buses to reach the top of the Mountain then by the
former and present route. There is one instance known on the
Slue Midge Parkway where, because of somewhat similar circum-
stances, the Park Service has granted a special exemption for
commercial bus service.
Me are advised that the Park Service would consider such a
request in this instance if it cane from the City of Roanoke.
In order to Justify such consideration on their part they have
asked that the City include in any request an expression that
the City is continuing to seriously consider the construction
of the third route to the Mountain which is that proposed from
top of the Mountain down into the City at Walnnt ~venue.
I would like to have the authority of the Connctl to write
the Park Service in behalf of this conmerical bus service and
to include in my letter tbe following:
'The City is confirming mtth its consideration of the
construction of o third route to Mill Mountain which will
extend from the top of the Mountain down into the City proper
connecting with the City*s existing street system in the
vicinity of N~lnut Avenue. In making this request for commercial
bus service on the Blue Midge Parkway, it is with the under-
standing that as soon as this alternate route to t~ Hountain
can be constructed and opened that the commercial service on the
Parkway mould terminate and any contihued bus service to the
Mountain would have to be over this new route.'
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager"
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Hr. Smaller moved that Council concur in the report of the City HonoRer.
The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET*DEPARTHENT OF PUBLIC HonKs: The City Manager submitted the follom-
lag report with regard to the meed for additional funds to cover necessary
maintenance of and repairs to the machinery lad equipment in the EuoloeerJn9 Division
of the Deportment of Public Horhs:
"Roonoko, Virginia,
May 9, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Roooohe, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
There mas appropriated in the current budget of the
Engineering Dlvisioo the sum of $500 under Account 80-29, Hain-
tenance of Machinery and Equipment. These funds are used for
the maintenance of office machines such os typewriters and
calculators, ozalid printing machine, and survey instruments.
During the year it become necessary to repair and over-
haul the printing machine, which nas not anticipated when the
budget was prepared, This machine is twelve (i2) years old
and it is proposed to replace it before additional troubles
develop. Also. tau (2) survey transits became damaged and
considerable repairs were required; this also was not
anticipated. The Account 80-29 now has no balance.
A typewriter at the Right-of*~ay Field Office has recently
required minor repairs (less than $10). There is also a
proposed maintenance agreement covering a newly acquired type-
writer. In order to cover these items, and any other similar
expenses uhich may occur during the remainder of the fiscal
year, it is requested that $50.0U be transferred from Account
§0-36 to Accouot 8g-29.
It is recommended the Council enact a budget ordinance
amendment enabling such transfer.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian P. HJrst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the following emergm cy Ordinance:
(317007) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reoFdain Section 380. *Engineeriu§.*
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Daub NO. 29, page
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordioance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Hr. Hheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: MeSSFS. Garland, Jones. Pond. Smaller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................... ~ ......
NAYS: None .................. Oo ~Er. Pollard absent)
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to the Citl #anager for necessary octio~
a communication from Mr. Stephen E. Lucia. advising that he received a parhtng
tichet for parking on the west side of First Street, S. E.. just south of Bullitt
Avenue, and protesting that there ass no sign at the corner of Bullitt Avenue. and
First Street prohibiting parhing at that point, the City ~aoager submitted a written
report, advising that eo parhtog signs were erected at the request of the contractor
mhen the parting meters uere reeoved etd the street mue tereed over to bin for
constructiOae that there mas · sign mithin 100 feet of the vehicle of the complui~es
iud that un additional sign hun eom been erected ut the begieein0 of the block.
Mr. Smaller uoved that the report of the Ci~ Mssuger be filed. The
motion mum seconded b! Hr. Nheeler end ununlmousl! adopted.
SID£¥AL~, CUBH AND GIrIT£R: Council hiving referred to the City Manager
for stud;, report mud recommendation the request of Mr. L. G. Lazarus. that the
sidemalk in front of 312-314 South Jefferson Street be replsced ut u cost of 50~
to the property ameer, the City Manager submitted n verbal report, advising that Mr,
Lezeruu Js mJllJeg to hare the norh done and that the citl reimburse him ~0~ of the
cost nith the understanding that the city's portion mill not exceed the unit cost
to the city for similar mark under Its most recent contract for sidemalh, curb end
gutter construction, the City #snager recommending that Mr. Lazarus be permitted to
proceed under this arrangement.
Mr. Smaller Bayed that Council COnCUr in the Fecemmendation of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
AUDITS-SCUOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a mritten report on an
examination of the records of the Monroe Junior High School for the lear ending June
30. 1965, adsisJng that the examination mas made in accordance mlth generally
the financial condition of the fund.
REPORTS OF COMMI~?~£S:
REFUNDS AND REBAT£S-LICENSES: Council having referred to the City
the request of Mrs. C. M. Nlmuer that she be refunded $45.75. representin9 a
submitted the folloHin9 report:
~May 6, lqh6
To the Honorable Halor and
Members of the City Council
At your meetin9 on May 2, 1966, you referred to the under-
signed a communication to the Council from Hrs. C. H. ~iumer,
sideratioo of her claim for refuud of local retail peddlar's
license obtained January 2l, 1966o by her husbaud, nam deceased;
Mrs. Wimmer stating that her husband having been taken ill in
November 1965. transacted no business in the CitI prior to his
death on April 15. 1966.
Office of the Cosmissioner of the Revenue confirms the fact that
the decedent applied for and uss issued · state and city retail
peddlar's license for the current year on Januarl 21, 1966, but
until his death on April 15. 1966.
tel the sase Code provides · method mhereby a taxpayer may, withe
application to the tax assessing official, mahe direct appiicetion
to a court for correction of errors ia the mutter of tax assess-
meets, la nil or the prescribed procedures, houever, it seems
necessar! that it be made to eppenr that the tax an assessed mas
in some respect erroneous. The undersigned have not been able
to find in the facts or circumstances of the case in question
any fact or circumstance shich is, in las, recognized as error.
Accordingly, the undersigned must advise the Council that neither
the Commissioner of the Revenue nor the City Attorney has the
authority, as such,~to direct the obateuent of the assessment mode
on January 21. IqGG, or the refund of the tax paid on the basis
of the assessment.
The above is not to say. however, that the circumstances of
the case do not merit other action by the City Council should
said body deem It pro~ r and Just to make such other provision
ns the Council may consider proper.
Respectfully,
S/ Jerome S. HouardT Jr.
The Commissioner of the Revenue
S/ J. N. gincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Stoller maned that the report of the committee be filed.and that the
request of Mrs. Rimmer be regretfully declined. The motion sas seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATXON OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 169§?, rezoning property located on the south side
of McDo~ell Avenue, N. E., ~est of Sixth Street, described as Lots 1. 2 and 3, Bloci
B, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax Nos. 3021001, 3021002 and
3021003. from General Residence District to Business District. and property located
on the northeast corner of Gregory Avenue and Fifth Street. N. E., described as Lot
333 and a portion of Lot 334. Ward 4. Roanoke Land and Improvement Company.
Official Tax Nos. 3021512, 3021501 and 3021502, from Special Residence District to
Business District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, rea
and laid over, uss again before the body, Mr. Stoller offering the follosing for
its second reading and fioal adoption:
(~16907) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4o Section
1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 234.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion sas
seconded by Mr. pond and adopted by the follosing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond. StolLer, ~heeler and MaIor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
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MILITART CO#PANIES-MAHER FIELD: Ordiusuce No. 16993, lessing the Naval
Reserve TrnJnlsg site st Raher Field to the'United States of Aaerics for a period .
beginning July 1, 1966, ned ending June 30, 1986, upon certein terns and provisions,
hsvlsg previously been before Council for its first rending, reed end load over, uss
egnin before the body, Hr. Stoller offering the following for its second rending nnd
final sdoption:
(216993) AN ORDINANCE aslhorfzJng and proridJng fur the City's lease
to the United States of Auericn of u certain 1.35 acre parcel of lnnd located st
the southeast corner of Reserve Avenue and Franklin Rand, S. M.. upon certain terns
and provisions.
(For full text of Ordinnnce. see Ordinance flooh No. 29. pJge 235.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The uotion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follouiug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pond, Smaller. Wheeler nnd Mayor
Dillnrd ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
AIR FORT: Ordinance No. 16995, authorizing the execution of a license
permitting the Federal Aviation Agency the right to install, operate and maintain
an instrument landing system and other facilities at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum)
Airpnrt upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, ~as again before the body. Ir. Stoller
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(=16995) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a license permitting
the Federal Aviation Agency the right to install, operate and maintain an instrument
landing system and other facilities on the present and future lands of Roanoke
Municipal Airport (Moodru~ Field) upon certain ter~s nnd conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, pa9e 236.)
ir. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~ns seconded
by Dr. Pond nnd adopted by the folloaing vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland. Jones, Pond, Stoller. ~heeler and ~ayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard abaent)
NAYER DEPARTDENT-INBUSTRIES: Mr. Jones advised that the'Virginia Fibergla
Company hms requested permission to tap and connect to the 6-inch main of Say-A-Stop
Incorporated, in the Roanoke Industrial Center. o S/B-inch mater connection to serve
its property nnd offered the followin9 Resolution:'
(=17006) A RESOLUTION authorizin9 a ~etered connection for the supply of
water to Virginia Fiberglass Company in the Roanoke Industrial Center.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29, page 23B.)
RF. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion gas seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
offered the folio. Sug Resolution commending the above groups on their cslpaigu:
'A RESOLUTIOH commendin9 Roanohe Catholic P.T.A., the
Pornogrnph! Committee of the Central Council P.T.A.. and
others who are protecting our youth by fighting slut and
pornography in the City of Roanoke.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke
that this Council hereby endorses the efforts of the Roanoke
Catholic High School p.T.A,, the Pornogra@hy Committee of
the Central Council p.T.A., and others #ho are protecting
our youth by fighting smut and pornography in the City of
Roonoke.'
Hr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution.
In a discussion of the matter, other members of Council voiced the
opiaioo that such action is premature ia view of the fact that the committee has
not completed its study.
The motion Of Mr. Stoller failed for lack of a second.
Hr. Jones then moved that action on the matter be held in abeyance. The
motion was seconded by Rt. Wheeler and adopted, Mr. Stellar voting no.
LECISLATIOH-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. Stoller read the following statement
with regard to the omission of the Roanoke Health Department from a share of the
public health service grant to implement Medicare:
'Ray 9. 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Fellow Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
The minutes of the April 26 meeting of the Board of Health
contain the report of the Boord*s discussion of the Hedicare
Program which .ill become effective July 1. It appears
that the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Keeler, described the
Roanoke Health Department's part in providing Hedicare Services
locally, the stated that o Public Health Service grant had
been made available to each state; however, the City of
Roanoke Health Department was not informed of the availability
of the money by the State Health Department and because of
this we were denied the opportunity to participate in these
funds.' The Hoard of Health expressed its concern nnd
disappointment that our Deportment had not bum 9ivan an
OppOrtunity to share in the State Health Department funds.
While Medicare was and is controversial, it is the law. end
in my opinion it would be regrettable if our eligible citizens
are denied its benefits because of administrative nonfeasance
on the State's part.
I sill propose the adoption on Hay 9 of the attached Resolu-
tion expressing Council's concern and asking the State Health
Department toreconsider.
Sincerely,
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller.#
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Il I discussion of the litter, the City NlClger explnlued Shit no forms
mere sent to the Roanoke Health Department by the ntate end that it is his utder-
stccdfn~ the state did lot like lauds available to Independent local depsrtlents,
Rt. Stiller then offcred the folloming Resolution expressing the concern
of CouncJlovek such action nad requesting the StIte Health Department to reeossidel
allocation of the funds fn order that thc Roanoke Health Depnrtlent might receive
a share:
(317009) A RESOLUTION expressing the concern of the City Council over
the State Health Department ail informh g the CI~y of Roanoke Health Department
of the availability of funds to implement Medicare, and requesting the State Health
Department to reconsider allocation of these funds in order that the Roanoke Health
Department might receive a share.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 239.)
Mr. Stiller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion mss seconde~
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, pond, Stoller, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, May 16, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting ia the Council
ChooSer in the Municipal Building. Monday, May 16, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayer Dillard presiding.
PRESENt: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sro, Clarence E. Pond, Morray A. St.liar, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..................
OFFICERS PRESENt:
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Cecil
Carter, Retired Baptist Minister.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
May 2, iq66, and the regular meeting held on Monday, May 9, 1960, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. St*liar, seconded by Mr. Pond
and oflanimously adopted, the reading thereof Has dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
liEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
5TREKIS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the
pavl,ltg of streets at various locations in the city, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, May 16, 1966, and to be opened at that
hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Adams Construction Company - $104,070.00
S. R. Draper Paving Company - 106,135.00
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated - 108,335.00
Mr. St.liar 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
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids On two
Virginia, with aa alternate bid for furnishing and delivering the trucks to Roi.kgb,
North Carolina, and two I l[2-ton trucks, complete with dump bodies, furnished and
delivered f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the foil*wing bids:
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Bidder No. I No. I Alt. Ho. 2
Diamood Chevrolet Corporation $5,715.46 $5,745.45 $6,742.H4
Antrlm Motors, Incorporated 5,T66.$0 5,786.50 T,365,00
Magic City Motor Corporation 5,959.08 5,979.09 6,990.22
International Harvester Company 6,?13.18 6,813.16 7,402.18
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report nad r~commend~tion to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure, or measures in accordance uith the recommendation of
the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs, James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hirsh
and B. H. Thompson as members of the committee.
UARBAUE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on tau
refuse bodies to be furnished and mounted on a truck chassis to be supplied by
the City of Roanoke and delivered to the city, and one refuse body only to be
furnished and delivered to the city, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement.
In this connection, Mr. E. Nelson O'Meal appeared before Council, advisin
that due to circumstances beyond his control he mas unable to submit his bid by
the 2 o'clock deadline, and requested that his proposal be received.
Mr. Stoller moved that the bid be received by Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
kayor Dillard then instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bi,a; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder It{m Ng. I Item NOt 2
Truck Equipment Corporation $?,256.00 $3,470.00
~. Nelson O'Neal and Associates 7,300.00 3,500.00
Mr. Stoller moved that the bids be re£erred to a committee to he appoiflte
by the Mayor for tabulation, 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. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hlrst
and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company, trans-
mitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed during the month of March,
1966. was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting that $10,200 be appropriated £or the Special and Adult Program since
revenue received for the program has exceeded estimates made when the school budget
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Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
end offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#17010) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mllO00, 'Schools -
Special Instruction,w of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, und providing fo~ an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 241.)
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, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................7.
NAYS: None ................... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board.
requesting that $08,950 be appropriated for Sumner Remedial Instruction in Reading
and Arithmetic, $20,694 for an extension, in part, of the current Tutoring Program
and $51,252 for Project Headstart, was before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the School Board,
appeared before Council advising that these three federal programs uere approved by
the proper federal and state agencies on April 28, 1966, that they are supported
entirely by federal funds, uith the exception of local contributions *in kind' and
that the appropriations are necessary at this time since there will be a certain
amount of activity in all three programs prior to the close Of the current fiscal
year.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request of the School Hoard
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~l~Oll) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1~65-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 241.)
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.
TAXICABS: A petition of Yellow Cab Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and
Checker Cab Company of Virginia, Incorporated, requesting that taxicab rates in
the City of Roanoke be increased from 30 cents for the first one-third mile or
fraction thereof of travel, and 10 cents for each additional one-third mile or
fraction thereof, to 40 cents for the first one-fourth mile or f~actton thereof Of
travel, and IO cents for each additional one-fourth mile or fraction thereof,
effective July 1, 196~, in order that they may conduct their business at a level
allowing them a reasonable return on investments and permitting them to more
adequately compensate drivers and employees to the end that they may continue to
render adequate ~rvice to the public, UBS before Council.
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In this connection, Mr. M. L. 8azlegrove, Attorney, tod Mr. Richard F.
Pence, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request or their
respective clients,
Mtn Mheeler moved that the matter be referred to t committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for study, report nad recomaendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Pond end unanimously adopted,
Mayor Dillard appointed ~essrs. Vincent $. 4heeler, Chairman, C. E. Pond
and Julian F. flits* ns members of the committee.
REFUNDS AND REflATE$-LICENSES: A coumanicatlon from Mr. 4. 4. Angle,
advising that he and Mrs, Ira A. 4hi*enoch were partners in the operation of the
Shopuell Food Store at 2B25 Bvanbleton Avenue, $. M., that on June ?, 1965, a fire
forced then out of business, that the city is aaa suing them for the second install-
ment of 1q65 license taxes in the amount of $993.62, and requesting that he and
Mrs. ~hitenack not be required to pay the second installment, especially In viem of
the fact that a retail sports goods business began opera*inns at the same location
t~e latter part of 1965, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and
the Commissioner of the Revenue for study, report and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
ZONING-SETBAC£ LINES: A communication from Mr. A. K. Simmons, requesting
that the ~etback line in Iron* os ~is property at I?UI Orange Avenue, N. E., be
changed from fifteen feet to six feet, in order that he night construct an addition
to the existing building on the property, sas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney, repre-
senting Mr. Onward W. Clayton, et us., requesting that their property located on
the southwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Ninth Street, $. E** described as Lots
9 and 10, Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No. 4121309, be rezoned from
Special Residence 5Jstvict to Business ~Ist~tct, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. StolIer, seconded by Wt. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
the request for rezoning was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
ZONING: I communication from Mrs. Ellen S. Moore, requesting that
property located On the east side of Chatham Street, N. 4., between 4illiamson Road
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Smaller, seconded by Mr. 4heeler and unanimously adopted,
the request for rezoning was reEerred to the City Planning Commission for study.
report and recommendation to Council.
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~EPO~YS OF OFFICGES:
BUDGET-LIRRAHIES: The City #meager submitted a mritten report,
recommending that $96.50 be transferred from Other Equipment - Neu to Printing and
Office Supplies under Section al21. #Libraries.# of the 1965-66 budget.
Hr. St,lief moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(slTOl2) AN ORDIRANGE to amend and reordain Section mi21. "Libraries.=
of the 196S-6b Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 242.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................
NAYS: None ....................
BUDGET-MAYER DEPARTRE~f: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $400 be transferred from Capital Outlay from Revenue under
ferred to Section u290, "Distribution and Transmission," of the 1965-66 Water
Department budget.
Mr. St,lief moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~l?O13) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reoFdain Section ~200, "Purification,'
Section ~290, "Distribution and Transmission,' and 'Non-Operating Expense," of the
1965-66 Mater Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 242.)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nhe~ler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,liar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................
NAYS: None ....................O.
NATER DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a commnnication from the Rockydale Quarries Corporation advising that severn
years ago the Phelps Nater Company ran a two-inch water line through the property
of the Rockydale Quarries Corporation located off Holltns Road adjacent to Tinker
Creek ia Roanoke County, that a reservation was written into the deed that the
Rockydale ~oarries Corporation would have the right to connect onto this water line
at the standard connection fee, that the Corporation plans to start construction on
too small dwellings on the property and that it desires to connect onto the water
Mr. Stoller moved 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.
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D£LINQUEr~f TAXESc The City Manager nubmitted M~mrittez report, trams-
mittlag z list of properties delinquent la real estate taxes, and recommended that
tie properties be sold for the dellzqueat taxes.
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendntJoo 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.
POLICE DEPARTMEN'f: The City Manager submitted a written report, recom-
mefldl#g that he be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk and
Western Railway Compaoy for the use of approximately tmenty-seven acres of laud in
the vicinity of BaAer Avenue and Rreckenridge 5trent, N, W., for a target practice
range for the members of the Police Department.
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17014) A RE$OLt~ION authorizing the execution of a mritteo agreement
with NorfolA and Western Railway Company relating to the use of certain land for a
target practice range for the members Of the Cityts Police Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29t page 243.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption Of the Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
/
Mayor blllavu ............................ ?.
NAYS: Noun ....................O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having authorized the City Manager to
make an application for federal funds lu connection with the construction of
chlorination facilities at the Sewage Treatment Plant at an estimated cost Of
$22~,600, the City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the Federal
Government has offered to provide fnnds not exceeding $57,500 to assist in defraying
the cost of the project, and recommended that be be authorized to execute the
acceptance Of the grant offer and to enter into a 9rant agreement.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m17015) A RESOLU'~XON ratifying and adopting the City's project applica-
tion made to the United States of America, through the State Water Control Board,
for a grant of funds under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; accepting a
certain grant offer made to the City by the United States of America under date of
April 15, 1966 mr Project No. WPC-Va-233, for construction of chlorination
facilities at the City's Sewage Treatment Plant; authorizing the City Manager to
execute the City's acceptance of tau aforesaid grant offer and to enter into a
Grant Agreement with the United States of America in the premises.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 244.)
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following tote:
AYES: Yessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler nod
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
NAY5: None .................... O.
Mr. St,lieF then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional sum of $78,600:
(~17016) AN OEDINANCE lo amend and reordaln *N,a-Operating Expense# of
the 1965-66 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 245.)
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, Janes, Pollard, Pondt Stoller, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None ................... O.
51GN5: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that
Dethany Christian Church, 3115 Fleming Avenue, N. N., has requested permission to
erect a directional sign at Wllliamson Road and Fleming Avenue for the purpose of
indicating the location of the church, and recommended that the request be granted
mith the condition that the city can, upon proper notice, reqnire the removal of
the sign from its property.
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. Pond 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 April, 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia
May 16, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Police and Fire Departments
as of April 30, 1966.
Police Department:
Lieutenant R. L. Moore, died April 11, 1965
Mrs. June Tomltnson was hired ns Clerk-Stenographer April 16,
1966
Patrolman D. M. Etzler, Jr., resigned April 29, 1966
Patrolman Marcellus A. Edwards, Jr., resigned April 30, 1966
Fire Bepartment:
EMPLOYED
Johnny D. Guthrle
John E. Kirtley
James R. Duckett
Daniel H. Hugbe~
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kESI~RED
Fireman John R. Nilliron - EmploFed rot 2 Fenrs, 2 months
Flremnn Robert E. Joues - Employed for 4 1/2 months
Firemen James R, Neff - Employed for il months
Flremnn Giles H. Ouocnu - Employed for 4 Fears, I 1/2 months
There ore two firemen thnt ore working one a fifteen daf
notice ending in the first meek in Hay, 1966, At the present
date there are nine (9) vncnacies in the Fire Department.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F, Hirst
· Clef Manager"
Mr. Stellar moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditorsubuitted written reports on the
examination of the records of Moodrow Halson Junior High School and Booker T.
Mashiugton Junior High School for the school Fear ending June 30, 1965, advising
that the examination mas made in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, 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 the respective funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that the reports be received and filed. The notion mas
seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
TRAILERS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report nad recommendation the request of Mr. Milliam Green. Jr** for
permission to put a house trailer on property located on the west side of Compton
Street, N. E., between Williamson Road and Mayne Street, described as Lot 7o Block
1, Oakland, Official Tax No. 3070708, the City Planning Commission submitted the
folloming report, recommending that the request be denied:
~May 12, 1966
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of May 4, 1966 the City Planning Commission
considered the above request. The petitioner presented a petition
containing four names of persons not objecting to an inhabited
trailer on the property owned by the William Green Estate, identi-
fied as Lot ?, Block 1, Compton Street, N. E. Be indicated that the
request seemed in order due to the .adrerse affect Of adjoining con-
· erJcal properties and particular trucking activities.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request, the Planning
Commission noted the plans to allom mobile homes only in mobile
hame parks under the provisions of the proposed zoning ordinance,
and it also noted that the nationally recognized experts on mobile
hemes feel that even the best equipped mobile home, located by
itself in a neighborhood of conventionally residential, is out of
place.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D, Lawrence
recommending that the request be granted.
In this connection, viewers submitted a written report, advising that the7
are unanimously of the opinion no inconvenience would result, either to any
individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley.
#r. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:50
p.m., June.6, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Waldron Homes, Incorporated, that a
O,S93-acre tract of land located ~est of RhitesJde Street. N. E., extended, south
of Hershberger Road. described as Official Tax No. 3500201. be rezoned from General
Residence District to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a
written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Rt. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:50
p.n., June 6, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
Ir~RODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SIGNS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing An*rim Rotors, Incorporated. to construct a metal awning-sign
combination over a building setback llne on the east side of Williamson Road, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~17017) A RESOLUTION authorizing Antrim Motors, Inc., to construct a
certain metal awning-sign combination over a building setback line heretofore estab-
lished on the east side of Milliamson Road. pursuant to Ordinance No. 10058 adopted
July 11, lg4q, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Oook No. 20, page 246.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution, The notion was seconded
by Mr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, $toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................
NAYS: None .................. O.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure permitting the replacement of the public sidewalk in
front of the property of Mr. L. D. Lazarus at 312 - 314 South Jefferson Street, he
presented same; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
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(ml?OlO) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to permit the
replacement of the public sidewalk abutting the premises known as 312-314 South
Jefferson Streett upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dook NO. 29, page 246.)
Mr. St,lieF moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gzrland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
NAYS: None .................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ZONING: Council having taken the proposed new Zoning Ordinance under
advisement and having directed the City Planning Commission and the City Attorney
to redraft same in accordance with various changes suggested at a series of public
hearings, and having continued the public bearing pending the redrafting of said
Ordinance, Mr. Jones stated that he has been informed by the City Attorney that
the redrafting of the measure will be completed in the near future and it is his
opinion consideration should be given to setting a date for the final hearing
thereon.
It appearing that legislation passed by the 1966 session of the General
Assembly in connection with the proposed new Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Roanoke will not become effective until June 27, 1965, Mr. Stoller moved that the
next hearing on the Ordinance be held ~t 7:~0 p.m., July S, 19~. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Stoller presented a petition signed by thirty-
two residents Of the 3900 block of Maine Avenue, N~ M., requesting Council to
inspect the condition of the street, and moved that the City Manager be directed
to improve the street. Yhe motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/ City Clerk Rayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Mouduy, HSy 23, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roaeohe set in regulur meeting In the Hustings
Court Room in the Municipal Building, Monday. Muy 23. 1966. at 2 p.u., the regulur
meeting hour. with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEST: Councilmen Robert A. Ourlaad, James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard, Sr
Clarence E. Pond. Murrsy A. Stoller. Vincent S. Mheeler and Meyer Restart O.
Dillard ..................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .....................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirer, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincauon, City Attorney. end Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reeerend
Raimond R. Wilkinson. Pastor. Hill Street Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday. May
16, 1966, 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
end the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BRIOGE$-AUOITORIUM-COLISEUM: A communication from Miss Edna Webb, voicing
the opinion that revenue derived by the city from taxes should be spent touard such
things as a bridge to the southeast section rather than an auditorium-coliseum, Mas
before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be filed. The motion sas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
GRADE CROSSINGS-STATE HIGHWAYS: A petition signed by thirty=four resident
of the southeast section, requesting that a wulhuay be constructed over Bullitt
Avenue, S. E., in connection uith the Interstate 591 project, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for stud
and r~port to Council. The motion sas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. H. Lawrence Rice, Executive
Secretary, First District of Virginia, Church of the Brethren. advising that the
church is constructing an office building near Friendship Manor facing Hershberger
Road, N. W., that due to the fact there in no water main on Hershberger Road at this
point the church obtained an easement from Mr. J. H. Fralin over his property at
Florist Road end Herehberger Road in order to connect with the water main in Florist
Road, but that after laying the necessary pipe to Florist Road for n water connec-
tion and obtaining a permit from the Water Department for a water meter the church
was inforwed by the city that it could not connect with the water main because Of th~
easement over private prop rty, and requesting permission to connect to the safer
main in Florist Road, sas before Council.
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Mr. Stoller loved that the matter be referred to tbs City MisDoer for
stady amd report to Ceoacll. The motion mss seconded by Mr. JaDes Dud aaoeimoasly
adapted.
BUDGET-INTER-AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION: A eommnoicotioo from the
National League of Cities. reqsestiag a cootribotioa of $50 from the City Of
Roanoke for o membership fee ia the later-Americas Municipal Organization for the
current calendar year, mos before Council.
Mr. Stoller Bayed that the comeaaicolfoa be filed. Tke motion mss seconded
by Mr. Jones.
Mr. Mheeler offered o substitute motion that the request be referred to
1966-67 budget study. The motion mss seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted. Messrs.
Garland. Jones and Sloller voting no.
DUDGET-ROANDKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS: A communication from the Roanoke
Memorial Hospitals, requesting that the city increase its contribution to the medical
staff fund of the Roanoke Memorial Hospitals from $S,ODO to $10,DO0 per annam ia re-
sera for professional services rendered indigent city patients, was before Council.
Mr. Stol/er moved thal the reqaest be referred to 19kb-6? budget study.
The motion mas ~econded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-NATER DEPARTMENT: Council having authorized and requested the
Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission to initiate appropriate action requesting1
the Corps of Engineers to complete flood plain information studies pertaining to the
James Riser and the Roanoke R~ er and their tributaries mitbin the 9eogra~hic
Iboundarles of the region, copy of a communication from the Corps of Engineers to
t!the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commis~lon. advisin9 that the application has
libeen the Division Engineer, South Atlantic Division, but that no funds
by
have been allotted to begin these studles; however, it is possible funds will be
tallotted when the fiscal year 19bY appropriations become available, was before the
I, body. -
Mr. Stoller moved that the cumm~nioation be filed. The motion was SeOOnde~
by Mr. Pollord and ~oanimouSly adopted.
TOTAL AC~]ON AGAINS~ POYERT¥: Council having a ppointed Mr. Julian F.
Blrst to succeed Mr. Arthur S. Owens, former City Ranager, on a committee created
to assist and act in the development and screening o~ ~artous progt2~$ nndertnken
from time to time by the City of Roanoke, the Connty of Roanoke and the County of
Botetnurt pursnant to the Econonic Opportunity Act of ]964, n communication from the
Doatd of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke ValleT, advising that
Board the City of Roanoke is given the opportunity of appointing a member of the
Board, that Rt. Birst has been sewing as a member of this Board, and requesting a
appointment, was before the body.
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Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for the
purpose or advising Council as to mhnt action is necessary in this respect. The
matins mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A Resolution of the Virginia Heights Parent-Teacher
Association, requesting that the school crossing problem be studied by the City
#aaagero the Roanoke City School Hoard and City Council, that proper notion be
taken promptly for the safety of the children of Roanoke and that school crossing
guards be employed, trained ntd placed at the pro,er a,d necessary corners and
crossings throughout the city. mos before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the Resolution he referred to the City Manager for
his information in connection uith his study of the mat~r. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-STATE HIGBMAYS: ~he City Manager submitted a uritten report,
recommending that $14.00 be appropriated to cover advertising costs Jn connection
with the Bullitt Avenue and First Street phase of the Route 24 Pr ~ ect.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the folloNing emergency Ordinance:
(=17019) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =l?O, "Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text. of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 247.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~s seconded
by Mr. wheeler and adopted by the folloMing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that additional contributions Jn the amount of $500 have been received for
the Miley Drive Fountain, and recommended that this amount be appropriated to the
proper account in the 1965-6b budget.
Mr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17020) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170, "Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fail text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 246.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion bas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Follard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Msyor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that in order to meet project requirements it is necessary to appropriate
the ndditiogul mum of $2,306.89 for the gcquigJtiou of lgudo for the Elm Avegue
opprouchef sider tbe Bogie 24 PruJectf and recomeegded thgt this nmoult be
gpproprinted,
Mr, Scalier moved thgt Couneil concur iu the recoeeendgtiou of the City
Maggger nad offered the rollouiug eeergeucy Ordiuggce:
(#17021) A]q ORDINANCE to gmend ggd reordgiu Section gl?O, "Cnpitgl.' of the
19bS-66 Appropriation Ordinance. mud providing for au emergency.
(For full temt of Ordinance, see OrdJgnuce Book No. 29, page 240.)
Mr. SCoffer moved the adoption Of the Ordlogece. The motion moa seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouiug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, SCalier. Wheeler gad Mayor
Dillard ............................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-DEPART#ENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted u mrltten
report, recommending that $100 be transferred from Operating Supplies end Materials
to Fond, Radical and Housekeeping Supplies under Section ~82, "Street Bepoir," of thc
1965-66 budget, to cover requirements for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Mr. SCalier moved that Council COncur Jn the recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the follonJn§ emergency Ordinance:
(317022) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =82. "Street Repair,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 249.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion gas seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and adopted by the follonlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Scalier, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ..................O.
BUDGET-CITY GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising
that the Repair Parts and Equipment Account and the Maintenance of Machinery and
Equipment Account in the City Garage budget are exhausted due to an abnormal amount
of breakdowns ia the city fleet, that there were unexpended funds in the 1965 budget
for the Wise Avenue Bridge Project, that there are unexpended funds in the 1965-66
budget for the Bridge over Mndlick Creek and the Edgehill Se~ev Project, and
recommended that $?,000 of these unexpended funds be appropriated to the Repair
Parts and Equipment Account and that $1.500 be appropriated to the Maintenance of
Machinery and Equipment Account of the City Garage in 1965-66 budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(=17023) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =99, "Garage," of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 249.)
Mr. Scalier moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the fo/lowing vote:
Muy 23. 1~66
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
As the City Council has been previously advised, the Public
Norka Department ia proceeding mlth the report of n portion of
the street line marhing and crosswalks uhere the condition is
such that the marts have nearly or completely disappeared. This
repointing ia over and above the budget appropriation for the
current year and constitutes u second pOinting ~hereas the 1965-66
budget mas based only on one pOinting. To enable adequate
completion of this murk, it is recommended that $1,OOO he trans-
ferred from an uqexpended balance in Capital Fund Account 65-5
to Operating Supplies and Materials Account 63-39.
The repaintiag program is and can be proceeded mith without
these funds; howe;er, the reflectorizing of City line markings
would he limited 'Jnd some additional purchasing Of paint mould
be restricted to complete the program. The recommendation of this
transfer is to enable the purchase of this material, as indicated
by the attached memorandum to me from Mr. B. Uletns Broyles,
Director Of Public Murks.
It is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment authorize this transfer.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~17024) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~63, *Street Signs
and Ma~ lugs** of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 250.)
Mr. 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, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that there is an unexpended balance of $61.30 in Other Equipment - New
under Section 362, "Fire** of the 1965-66 budget, and recommended that he be
authorized to purchase a lawn monet for Station No. 10 with the unexpended funds.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
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(s1~025) AN OROlNANC£ to amend mud reordnln Section z62. 'Fire,' of the
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinnuce, nnd providlu9 for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 250.)
Mr. Stoller moved the nd,piton of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Pollard nnd adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gnrlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Fond, St,lieF, Uheeler nnd Mayor
,ill,rd ......................................... 7.
NAYS: Nose ...........................O.
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted u ~rltten report, advising that
D,astern N.nm,ko. Incorporated, has requested that Kirk Avenue, $. M., from Jeffer~
Street to First Street, be closed from e:O0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., June 4, 1966. for its
nnnal outdoor ntt exhibit, and recommended that the request be granted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recoeuendotion of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17026) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to cause a portion of
Kirk Avenue, S..a,, to be closed to traffic on June 4, 1966. betMeen the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., in order that the Roanoke Fine Arts Center nay conduct
ithereon its annual public outdoor Arts Festival.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, l~ge 251.)
Mr. Nheeler u,red the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
lib! Mr. 5toller and adopted b! the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. ~heeler and Nayor
!!Dillard ................................. ~ ....... ?.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
S~REETS AND ALLEVS: The committee nppoleted to tabulate bids received
oB paving of streets at various locations iR the city submitted the folloulng report:
"May 190 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemeo:
Dids mere received and publicly opened amd read before City
Council at its regular meeting on May lb, 196~, for paving
of streets at various locations in the City of Roanoke
accordance math the Virginia Department of Nighuay specifica-
tions°
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids received on this ~ork.
As can be seen from the tabulation, three firms submitted bids,
uith the low bid submitted by Adams Construction in the amount
of $104,070.00.
In order to accomplish the necessary inspection tests on this
amount of work the sum of $2,000 will be required. The advertis-
ing cost amounts to $19.00. City Council has appropriated by
Ordinance No. 17003. dated May 4. 1966, $100.000 for blacktop
mark.
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Adams Construc-
tion Company in the amount of $104,070 and that the sum of
$6.069 be appropriated to cover the additional cost of blacktopping,
the inspection services and advertising cost.
S/ Roy R~ Pollardv Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman
S/ Julian F. Nirst
Julian F. HireS. City Manager
S/ H. Cletus Broyles
H. Cletus Oroyles, Director of Public Marks"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the committ~e
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and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Adams
Construction Company:
(=I?02B) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract to Adams Construction Company
for the paving Of streets at various locations in the City at a cost of $104,070;
rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 252.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoiler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Pollard then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the sum of $6,089:
(=17029) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =82, "Street Repair,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 253.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the foll~wing vote:
AYES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
GAMBAGE RRMOYAL: The committee nppoJuled to tnbo]ete bids received on
2-too trucks, tug l~*ton trucks grid throe refuse bodies submitted the foJloMlng
report:
To the City Council
Monaoke, Virginia
Bids Hero received and publicly opened and road before City
Council at its regular meeting os Nuy 16, 1966 fur
trucks nnd refuse bodies, according to City of Roanoke
specifications, rot the Refuse Collection and Disposal Dopart-
Blnmond Chevrolet Corporation submitted the loH bid on the
trucks os follous:
THO 1966 Model C6503U Chevrolet
Tug-tau Cobs ~ chassis only,
delivered f.o.b. Richmond, Virginia
THO 1966 Modal C5303 Chevrolet
1~ ton cobs and chassis, complete
uith doup bodies, delivered
Roanoke. Virginia $6,742.84
Above prices include trade-in allowances for the Old truc~s to
Truck Eqolpuent Corporation, Richmond, Virginia submitted the Ion
bid on the Refuse Bodies os follous:
bodies, furnished and no~nted 0u the tho
2-ton cabs and chassis to be supplied
b7 City of Roanoke (as listed above) and
delivered f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia $?,256.00
refose body, furnished only and
delivered f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginin.
(This body to be mounted by City
chassio). $~,470.00
The last tte~ Has not included in the 1965-66 Budget, barterer the
City has one refuse unit of ~hleh the truck chassis is in good
conditioo but the refuse body is inoperable and at tho present
tine is deodliued and beyond repairs; therefore, bids ~ere
received on au additional refuse bad! to be delivered f.o.b.
Roanoke. A total of $10,0D0 ~ns appropriated in the 196~-66
Budget. The IoH bids go the tho truck chassis, the tho refu~e
bodies, plus the additional refuse body Hould amonnt to $16,449.48,
still leaving an unexpeaded balance of $1,550.52 for refase
trucks and bodies.
Relative to the tmo 1~ ton cubs and chassis complete ~ith dump
bodies there ~as $0,000 appropriated iu the 1965-66 Budget.
Math tRe lan bid o~ this item of $6,742.84, this ~ill lea~e en
uuexpended balance of
Chevrolet Corporation for the iteus and osounto Indicated herein:
also listed.
Respectfully snb~itted,
Comuittee: S/ Jaues E. Jones
S! Julian F. Hirst .
Julian F. Hirst
S/ B...Bt Thompson
B. B. Thompson'
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Mr. Jones moved that Council concur la the recommendations of the committee
and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Diamond
Chevrolet Corpo'ration for furnishing the* four trucks:
(Ul?030) AN ORDINANCE providing for the u'cqoJsitioa of certain trucks,
cobs iud chassis rot the City°s Refuse Co'l'lectJon and Disposal Department upon certuJ
terms and couditious; accepting the bid or Diamond Chevrolet Corporation, mode to
the City rot furnishing and delivering suid equipment; rejecting certain other bids
tide to the City; and providing for au emergeucy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dank No. 29, page 253.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Stoller and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond· Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: 'None ..................
Mr. Jones then offered the f.il,ming etergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of Truck Equipment Corporation for furnishing three refuse bodies:
(~i7031) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of three (3) new refuse
truck bodies, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a bid node for the
supply thereof; rejecting another bid made to the City for the supply of said track
bodies; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 255.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion ~ns seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
TAXICABS: The committee appointed to study the request of Yellos Cab
Company of Roanoke. Incorporated, nnd Checker Cab Company of Virginia, Incorporated.
for an increase in taxicab rates in the City of Roanoke, effective July 1, 1966,
submitted the folloming report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
May 23, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your committee has met trice to consider the petition of
Company of Virginia, Incorporated, for a revision in taxicab
attorneys for and the principals of the tmo conpnnJes. The
committee has had the benefit Of the detailed petition of
of each of the tmo firms for the four consecutive recent
The committee has taken into.consideration the follomJng
points:
1. Revenue from customer fares mould* as to any increase.
be divided one-half to the operating companies and
one-half to the driver personnel. The statements of
the companies, mhich are supported by their financial
reports, indicate that they are operating au a very
narrom margin betmeen income and expenditures. In
several specific years, this margin has been o
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deficit, TbJs situation=of,bottom margJm, ifcoatiamedo
cai have o detrlmeetai affect on the type aid coadltioa
of equipmeat that is used ia the streets. The City holds
the taxicab compeaies to certaia standards of eqaipmect
/or pnb/ic servicel mad fl these ataadarda ore to be
mafmtaiaedo them the operatlag balaace or the compmmles
au t be adequate. The drivers, aider preseat fares.
receive a very lam incite. They are faced uith the
same cost of living SitlatfOl os is utmadard tbrongboal
euploymeat. Tkc companies ore experiencing ~lfficulty
in retaining drivers.
lo a period of 33 years, taxicab user rates hove beet
iacreased only tmo times, This indicates that rote
revisions have been conservative aid hove been requested
and grouted only under positive need.
3. Comparison of the petition rates math those rates prevail-
ing in other cities within Virginia indicate such rates
aa requested ore consistent and in line mith charges
elseahere.
It is recommended by the committee that Title 19. Chapter 1,
Section 18 of the Code of the City of Roanoke be amended to
provide in summary that the rates for taxicab.and for hire-auto-
mobiles be $.40 for the first one-fourth mile. or fraction thereof,
and $.10 for each additional one-fourth mile or fraction thereof,
uith the remainder of the section to be as now prortded ander the
present Code.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S. Rheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
S/ Clarence E. Pond
Clarence E. Pond
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst"
In this connection, Mr. ~. P. Hazlegrove, Attorney, representing Yellow
Cab Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and Mr. Richard F. Pence, tttorney, represent-
in9 Checker Cab Company of Virginia, Incorporated, appeared before Council in
snpport of the request of their clients.
No citizen appearing to be heard on the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the committee and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17032) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain 5action 18 of Chapter 1,
Title III, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, establishing a schedule of rate
to be charged and collected for the transportation of passengers within the City bi
certain public vehicles.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that 5ac. 18. Rates -
Schedule, of Chapter 1, Title XIX, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
establishing a schedule of rates to be charged and collected for the transportation
of passengers within the City by taxicabs and for-hire automobiles, be, and said
section is hereby amended and reordained to read and provide as rollins:
Sec. 16. Rates £ S~hednle.
The folloNing schedule of rates shall be Charged and
collected for the transportation of passengers mithJn the
city by public rehicles and no different rate shall at any
time be charged or collected for such services:
#nitiu9 time shall include the tim~mhen 'the vehicle is sot lu
motion, beginning three minutes from the time of arrival at the
place to uhich the cob has been called, or the time consumed uhlle
it is standing at the direction of the passenger; but no charge
-shall be made for the time lost au uccount of inefficiency of the
taxicab or its operation OF the time consumed by premature response
hhen calls are uade from stand to residence or other place of
pick-up, no charge shall he wade until the cab arrives at the
point of pich-up.
(b) For-hire automobile rates. The rates to be charged and
collected for for-hire automobile service shall be determined by
nccurntely working odometers and shall be us follows:
FaF the first one-fourth mile or fraction thereof, forty cent s.
For each additional one-fourth mile or fraction thereof, ten
cents.
For each additional passenger, ten cents.
For each three minutes of waiting time or fraction thereof, a
charge shall be made of ten cents; but no charge shall be made
for the first three minutes of waiting time when the for-hire
automobile responds to a .call and is waiting for the passenger.
Waiting time shall include the time when the vehicle is not in
motion, beginning three minutes from the time of arrival at the
place to which the for-hire automobile has been called or the time
consumed while it is standing at thedirection of the passenger;
but no charge shall be made for the ttwe lost on account of
lnefflcielcy of the for-hire automobile or its operation or the time
consumed by premature response to a call.
When calls are made from stand to residence or other place of
pick-up, no charge shall be sade until the for-hire automobile
arrives at the point of pick-up. (Code 1939. ch. 33. S20; Ord.
13917, 11-30-$9).
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 ..................
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LICENSES: The committee appointed to study the request
of Mr. W. W. Angle that he and Mrs. Ira ~. Whitenack not be required to pay $993.62
representin9 license taxes for the operation of the Shoplell Food Store during the
last six months of 1965, in view of the fact that the business was discontinued as
a result of a fire on June 7. 1965, submitted the following report: "May 19, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Council on Hay 16. 196b, a written
communication of W. W. ~ngleo a partner in the partnership which
recently traded as Shopuell Food Store, was referred to the
undersigned for study, report and recommendation to the Council.
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376
la samBsr~, Nr. Angle asked lhc~ lie CItF Coaa¢l] reile~ bimoad
hi's lormbr 'psrlaer ~f the po~mbal Of ~he second half lllt~llueat
o! o local retail merchants° license issued to thh portoeFshlp for
the ~ax lear 1965o sletlag that because of extensive fire damage
o¢cerrJe~ aa June ?, 1965, the business conducted bl Shopuell Food
Sl6re mos closed daub end did not thereafter recoumeace basfsess.
Foctuolil, Shopaell Food Store, having been is business for
some lears ia the Clll of Roanoke applied for tad usu issued on
April 21, 1~65, 8 local 'rolafi mercbnnln*'lJcease, · ]scsi retail
tobacco license tad e local vending machine license for lhe tax
lear 1~65, Alolg uitb the license taxes so assessed, lhere mere
assessed in each instance o penultl rev not having applied rev
and obtoJaisg said licenses prior to Febrnerll or that tax yecr,
On the sase del pnyueot JR rail uss nude of the tobacco license
· sd the reading machine license, logelher mith the penalties
assessed thereon, and there uns also l~id one hal! of the total
the particular license. ContJrmJog the opplJcmnt*s letter to the
Council,' ~he' records in the Office or the Comuisnloner of the
Revenue show that the business suffered extensive fire damage in the
neath of June, 1965, and that no business ~as transacted under the
license after that tine.
Section 20, Chapter 8. Title ¥I of tho City Code, being one
of soa~ taentl-odd sections which provide generul rules and
regulations relating to the issuance of business licenses, provides
as follows:
· Sec. 20.' Proration
'Unless herein otherwise exprossl! provided, all
licenses shell be deemed to be issued for the then current
tax year, shut Is, from Jonuarl first through December
thirty-first, next following, and no license lex imposed
sh~l be snb~ect to proration for any portion of a license
lear, unless it be therein expressly provided to the
by the general leu.
issued. (UnderscoFin9 edded/
assessed on April 21, 19~S~ es aforesaid, reualnin9 unpeid in
S/ J. N~ Klncenon
S/ Jerome S~ ~oMurd, JF~
Mr. Garland then moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to consider the
question of rescinding Section 20° Chapter 8, Title 6, of the City Code. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and edopted, Mr. Stalker and Mayor Dillard
voting no.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Mr. Pollard, Chairman of the Real Estate Committee
composed of the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Auditor. submitted
aB offer of Mr, Jesse #. Ramsey to purchase property located on the northwest corner
of Orange Avenue and Tenth Street, N. W,. described as the eastern portion of
LOt 14, and oil of Lot IS, Block 13, Melrose Land Company, Official Tax No. 2120315,
for the sum of $8o000, Mr. Pollard submitting n verbal report that there is a good
possibility the land will be. needed for street purposes and that the committee is
of the opinion the property should oat be sold at this time.
Mr. Pollard moved that the offer be rejected. The motioo was seconded by
Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
WATER DEPARYMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the furnishing of city water service to property
owned by Rockydale 0marries Corporation in Roanoke County. he presented same; where-
upon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~17033) A RRSOLUYION authorizing the City Manager to approve two metered
connections for the supply of water to certain premises located outside the
corporate limits on property owned by Rochydole 0uarries Corporation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 256.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
DELINOUENT TALES: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing him to cause suits in equity to be instituted and
conducted for the purpose of enforcing the city's lien for delinquent taxes and
other assessments against certain ~roperties, he presented same; ,hereupon, Mr.
Stoller offered the folloming Resolution:
(m17034) A RESOLHTION aothorizla9 and directing the City Attorney to
caus~'soits:fa'equity to be instituted and conducted for the purpose of enforcing
the Clt~*c lien for de]imqnemt taxes amd other assessments against certain properties
fa the City.
(For foil text of Resol~ ion, see Resolution Hook No. 2g, page 2S7.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr, Nheeler and adopted by'the follonJng vote:
AYES: Messvs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. StolJer, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ~ .................... 7.
NAYS: Nooe ..................O.
SIGNS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the Bethany Christian Church to erect a directional sign at the
northeast corner of Milliamson Road and Fleming ;vecue, N, R., he presented same;
uhereupon, Mr. Wheeler moved that the rolloming Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(317035) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the erection of a directional sign et
the northeast corner of the intersection of Wllliamsoo Road and Fleming Avenue,
N. Wa, upon certain terms and conditio~ .
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager
be, and he ia hereby authorized and directed to permit the erection of a metal
directional sign, mounted aa a single pole. on the edge of the City's Branch Library
property located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Willinmson Road and
Fleming Avenue. N.m., said sign to be installed by responsible officials of the
Bethany Christian Church at 3115 Fleming ~venue. N. W., and to be designed and used
only for the purpose of indicating the location of the aforesaid Church; such sign
to be constructed and maintained in full accordance with the requirements of the
City*s Sign Ordinance and to be insured as provided in said ordinance and, further,
to be of such material and design and to be erected at such location on said Branch
Library property as Is specified and approved by the City Manager.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the person or persons exercising the license
herein provided for shall, in so doing, be deemed to have conveuanted and agreed
personally and jointly and severally, to indemnify and save harmless the City from
all damage, claim or liability in any wise arising Or resulting from the exercise
of the license herein authorized to be granted; and cock person or persons sbol],
in evidence of such agreement, affix his or their signatures and seals on a copy of
this ordinance to be retained on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
OE IT FUR~BER ORDAINED that the liceose or privilege herein provided for
may be terminated or revoked at any time hereafter at the pleasure of the City
Council, without notice and without assigning any grounds or reason therefor.
The motion was seconded by Mr. itoller and adopted by the follomiog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: Noue ..................O.
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET: Pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter, the Budget Commission
submitted a proposed budget for the fiscal year 1966-67.
Mr. Sloller moved that Council receive the proposed budget Old take it unde
study. The motion mas seconded by #r. Pollard sad uasnJuonsll adopted,
Mr, SIoller then moved that the,City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper meusure expressing thc appreciation of Council to the Budget Commission for
services rendered in the preparation of the proposed budget for the fiscul ye ar
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimous!! adopted.
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported the qualification of Messrs. J. J.
Butler, Benton O. Dillard, Roy C. Herrenkohl, #. Bolling Izsrd, James E. Jones.
Clarence E. Pond and Robert M. Moody as Commissioners of the City of Roanoke
Industrial Development Authority for terms beginning June !. 1966.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Stoller and unanJuousl! adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr.J .... pointedoutthatMondny, May30,1966, isalegalholi-
day, and offered the following Resolution fixing the next regular meeting°fC°Cil
at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 1966:
(317036) A RESOLUTION fixing Tuesday, May 31, 1966. at 2 otclock, p.m,,
for the next regular meeting of the City Council.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dook No. 29, page 258.)
Mr. Jones 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, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................O.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. pond and unanimously adopted, the
meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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COUNCIL, RECULAR MEETING,
Tuesday, May 31, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Tuesday, Ray 31, 1966, at 2 p,m,, the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ............6.
ABSENT: Councilman Rurray A. Stoller .................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N. Kiacanoe
City Attorney, and Mr. $. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Albert L.
Sauis, Pastor. Peters Creek Church of the Brethren,
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Ronday, Ray
23, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Pond,
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UpON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AUUITORIUR-COLISEUR: Lie~enaut A. S. Kelley appeared before Council and
presented a check in the amount of $3?5. representing a donation from members Of
the Fire Department to be u~ed in promoting the proposed civic center project on
uhlch a referendum will be held June 14, 1966.
Rayor Dillard accepted the check on behalf of Council and stated that it
would be turned orer to the Civic Center Project Committee for such use as it sees
fit.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: .
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Evans B. Jess,e, Attorney. representing
Pet Milk Company, requesting that property located on the south side of Rorer
Avenue, 5. W., between Eleventh Street and Zwelfth Street, described as Lots 12,
13, 14 and 15, Block 29, Rorer Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1212902, 1212g03, 1212904
and 1212905, be rezoued from Special Residence District to Business District, was
before Council.
On motion of Mr. Janes, seconded by Mr. Nh,clef and unanimously adopted,
the request for rezonin9 was referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mrs. Walter D. Sharon, Huntington,
N. Y., expressing her appreciation for the courtesy extended her by Officer W. F.
Strain when she nas involved in an automobile accident in Roanoke, Mas before
Conncil.
On motion of Mr. Joue~, seconded by Mr. Pond and nnanimously adapted, the
communication was filed.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: T~e City Manager submitted e written report, recommendin
that $5,000 be appropriated to Overtime Pay Under Job Classification under Section
s165, *Overtime ~ay, Salary and Mag* Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan,*
of the 1965-66 budget, to meet requirements for the' remainder of the current fiscal
year.
Mr. Mb*clef moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(uiY03?) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~165, *Overtime Pay,
Salary and Wage Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan,* of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 260.)
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, Nh*clef and Mayor
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council having referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, James E. Jones and Murray A. Stellar for study,
report and recommendation a recommendation of the City Manager that $16,165
appropriated for operation of the new Raleigh Court Branch Library, the City Reneger
submitted the following report recommending that $6,215 be appropriated for this
purpose:
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 31, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following will be presented to the City Council at your
meeting on May 31 under the item on the agenda listed for Raleigh
Court Library. This matter should perhaps be submitted as a
committee report; however since it contains some personal
observations for which I should assume responsibility, it is being
submitted in this manner. The information contained herein has
been reviewed with the committee of the Council.
At the City Council meeting on January 10, 1966, on the
recommendation of the Library Board and Mr. William L. Nhitesides,
the previous Director, I submitted to you a proposal for appro-
priation Of $16,165 to provide for the Operation of the uaw
Raleigh Court Branch Library. The Council referred this matter
bach to your committee for study. Zhe committee consisted of
Me~srs. Garland, Jones, and Stoller.
Since that time, I have reviewed the proposal closely and
together math the present library staff. In view of the time of
completion of the Raleigh Court Hvanch in relation to the present
budget year and in consideration of City budgetary situation, it
is felt that some revisions of the original proposal can and
should be made.
Approximately 14,000 boobs can be moved into the Raleigh
Court Branch. These principally would come from the present City
Library facilities. The new building has space for about 18,000
to 20,000 volumes. Raleigh Court presently has n circulation
from its existing brunch of 63,000 volumes per year. If
normsl trends occur ss to the neu facilities, particularly in
view of its physical relationship to the high school° it is
expected tho circulation alii increase,
The ~illicmson Road Branch, In Its original facility, had
n 35,000 volume circulation nnd this has increased to approxi-
mately 100,000 volutes. It can be expected that a relatively
proportionate increase will occur at the Raleigh Court Brnnch
over n comparable period of time.
The present stuff nt Raleigh Coati consists of one librarian
and one page. The January proposal to City Council was for a
Lfbrarfnn II, n Librarian Assistant II, · LibrnrJnn I, and extra
help.
The second of the above, the Librariau Assistant II, is
already on the staff. It is felt that a Llbrnrlan lit thc first
listed aboveo cnn be uade available. It is additionally felt
that there may be someone available who uoold be interested in
the Librarian Assistant I position. At the moment, we are
encountering fairly favorable conditions of neu staff personnel
for library operations. This is n reflection from the recent
City Council action.
The present Raleigh Court Branch has what is termed
miniature collection on adult, children and reference volumes.
The collections in these categories need to be expanded and se
need to add biographical, scientific, and young people classics
material. The original budget submitted to the Council contained
a recommendation of $10,000 which would produce 2,500 books.
This principally was directed for reference books. There is no
question but that this facility meeds to be developed for reference
collection, In the information that I submitted to the committee,
it Mas pro~osed that the $10,000 be reduced for the current year's
budget to ~4,000. It mould be anticipated that some of the
additional funds could be obtained out of the 1966-67 budget.
The Library Board disagrees with the reduction of the $10,O00 to
$4,000, and I am in complete understanding of their position in
wanting to fill the library and to develop the reference material
as quickly as possible. At the same time I do not feel, in the
absence of an original anticipation for ~uch fund~ ia the current
fiscal year budget, that an appropriation of this size an6
this purpose should be made and would bold to my original recom-
mendation of a reduction to $4,000. I feel that we should hold
as closely as possible to initial budget anticipations or
appropriations and that the effort should be to develop the
all annual budget appropriations. This perhaps would mean that
the Raleigh Court reference branch would not develop as rapidly
it could be developed adequately. It will be painted out that
the appropriation for initial books for the Nllltamson Road new
branch was $10,0OO. I do not know the reasoning at that par-
ticular time but were the comparable situation to develop flow,
I would feel as indicated above.
It is not expected that the building will be available at
Raleigh Court earlier than July 1o We need to proceed with
ordering books and also with bringing personnel on the staff to
prepare for cataloguing and other work necessary to setting up
the facilities. Thls applies also to the extra help item.
The original proposal bad contained a Z~rox machine at an
estimated cost of $5?0, It Is believed that tho rental of this
equipment can be elimiuated as it is not felt necessary at this
time.
There is submitted a revised recommendation for funds for
the library operation at Raleigh Court.
Personal Services
Librarian II - Bachelor*s Degree from
recognized institution, Master*s Degree
Or equivalent 5th year degree from ALA
accredited Library School.
Library Asst. Il (Circ. Asst.)
(present R. CT. employee at 310)
Bachelor*s Degree from recognized
institution. I yr. experience in library
or related business Or educational
concern.
Present Scale I ¥gnt,~
345-445 $ 890.00
445 nec. to
attract M.A.
242.50-317.50 no app.
necessary
Total $6,215.00
Respectfully submitted,
Si Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Pollard moved that the revised recommendation of the City Manager be
referred to the above committee for study, report and recommendation to Council,
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommenda-
tion Of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a sritten report, recommendln9
that Miss Nancy Ellen Himes be appointed as Director of Libraries effective June 1,
1966.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in tho recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~1703H) A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Miss Nancy E. Hlmes
as Library Director.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 251.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting the request Of Mr. T. P. Pother for city water service to his property on
Shamrock Street, north of Bershberger Road, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting a
request of Mr, William G. Saker, operating as Saker Flying Service, requesting
permission to establish a flight operation at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport,
and recommended that the permission be granted.
After a discussion as to whether or not the insurance required under the
present provisions of the City Code complies with existing state law, Mr. Wheeler
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moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City Manager and that the
matter he referred to the City Attorney rot preparation of the proper measure
including adequate insurance coverage. The motion Mas seconded by Hr. Pond and
unanimously adopted,
SENERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that he be authorized to engage Alvord, Burdick and Romson, Consulting
Engineers, to proceed mlth the preparation of plans end specifications for the
construction of an additional primary and an additional secondary digester nnd an
additional air blamer at the Sewage Treatment Plant at an estimated cost of
$400,000.
'Roanoke, Virginia
May 31, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City Council has given preliminary authorization to the
installation of Chlorination facilities at the sewage treatment
plant. The purpose and need of these facilities is to accommodate
the increasing volome of the plant and to establish shat Js termed
primary treatment of semnge wastes.
The second step considered necessary in the development of
the plant to meet anticipated area growth is the installation of
additional dieters. The present plant bas four digesting tanks
into uhich rare sludge is pumped from the primary settling bases
along with wasted sludge mhich is not needed for recirculation
through the plant.
lhe reasons for the need for additional digesting facilities
are as follows:
1. The present rate of increase in volume of treatment from
the plant is such that additional digesting tanks will
be needed within another year Or year and one-half.
2. Under the present volome through the plant we do not
have the flexibility in alternating use of digesters
that existed up until the past year or two. This
flexibility is shifting of sludge from one tank to
another in order to enable adequate retention time for
proper digestion.
The City*s consulting engineers, Alvord, Burdick ~ RoBson,
have completed and submitted to me a study of the plant as to
physical requirements. A copy of their report is attached.
Their recommendation is for additional blowers and digesters.
In order to enter our request, a preliminary application was
submitted to the State Nater Control Hoard for participating
funds in the coming year for these additions.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the nego-
tiation with their engagement of Alvord, Hurdick ~ Homson to
proceed mlth preparation of plans and specifications for addition
to two digesters and afl air blower as is recommended lo their
report.
There is attached a statement to me of May 25 from Mr.
H. Cletus Hroyles, Director of Public Works, concurring in this
recommendation and additionally Mr. H. S. Zlmmermon, Superinten-
dent of the Sewage Treatment Plant, will be in attendance at the
City Council meeting to summarize this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Jolian F. Hirst
City Manager'
mission to erect a sign betueen the sidewalk and curb in front of, its place of
business at 1705 Melrose Avenue, N. M** to the City #manger for study, report and
recommendation, he submitted the follnulng report:
*Roanoke. Virginia
May 31, 1966
Honorable #ayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At your meeting on April 4, 1966. City Council received a letter
request from B ~ R Auto Parts, Mr. Bill Laferty. Partnero requesting
permission to erect a business identification slgn 3 feet by 5 feet
in front of their, store building at 1705 Melrose Avenue, N. M.
Their request was that the sign be permitted between the side-
walk and the curb to make it more visible to persons On Melrose
Avenue. This mas submitted to this office for study, report and
recommendation.
The proposal and location has been review'ed on several
occasions. The advisability of erecting identification or adver-
tising signs on public right-of-way, particularly in built-up
areas, is always a questionable matter. It involves use of public
property, increasing the congestion of objects within the public
street, and establishes precedmts which are difficult to deny on
future requests. Additionally, the intent and effort on the use
on public streets is to limit signs located thereon to signs for
traffic control and regulations.
There is, a short distance away from the B ~ R Auto Parts
building, a sign between the curb and sidewalk advertising
another business. This perhaps has some bearing on this par-
ticular request. Further, there are a number of trees along
the street which are reasons for getting better visibility by
this location.
It is felt that the City should avoid permitting private
signs within the public right-of-way and on this behalf it would
be recommended to the Council that the petitioner locate his sign
on the property behind the sidewalk. MI,haut attempting to judge
someone else*s private business, it is felt that the difference
in distance across the sidewalk at this particular place would
not be of such value that the identification of the business mould
be severely hampered.
This report and recommendation is respectfully submitted to
the Council.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
In this connection, Mr. Bill Laferty appeared before Council and stated
that he would be willing to remove the sign at any time Council so desired.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur
in the recommendation Of the City Man~ger and that the request be denied. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred e request of
Simmons that the setback line ia front of hfs properly et 1701 Orange Auemee, M. £.,
be cheered from fifteen feet to six feet, in order that he might construct an
addition to the existing building OR the property, to the City Manager for investi-
gation and report, the City ManuRer submitted the foil*ming report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
#ay 31, 1966
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gem*lament
The City Council referred to me on Hey 16, 1966, u request
by letter of May 6, 1966, from #r. A. K. Siam*as reqnesllag u
revision ia the street setback line at the front of property he
*ams at 1701 Orange Avenue, N. E.
The circumstances are as follows, partly restated from Mr.
Simmons' initial request.
The Simmons* building is 32 feet presently from the street
line. Fifteen feet of the 32 feet is designated as setback on
Orange Avenue. Hr. Simmons proposes to construct an addition
that will extend 26 feet from the present building. This
would learn 6 feel from the street. To construct the 26-foot
addition, it is necessary that he use 9 feet of the IS-foot
setback leaving, again, the 6 feet to the street. The addition
will be 20 feet wide parallel to the street.
Mr. Simmons' request that the setback line on his property
be changed and moved up to the 6 feet from the presenl street
line. Otherwise, he will encroach within the stated 9 feet of
the 15-foot ~elback.
Plans, as currently prepared for the Orange Avenue project,
do not anticipate taking any of Mr. Simmons' property for
right-of-way. Specifically in front of the Simmons' property,
the right-of-way is tentativelyproposed to be increased from
80 feet to approximately 103 feet by taking land across the
street from the Simmons* property. In fact under the tentative
plans, it Mould be proposed to shift the roadway line 12 feet
from the present front line of the Simmons' property.
While, as matters currently appear, it is eot anticipated
that the present 15-foot setback area would be used for highway
uidening, two factors should be considered.
1. The City should be cautious in releasing any setback
line where a major highway project such as this is
involved until the project has been completed and
property lines, setback lines, etc** can be fully
studied as to what is needed or necessary.
2. There are hazards involved in releasing setback
requirements on individual lots. This is a matter
that should be considered on an entire area or entire
street basis. There is no reason that if such setback
requirements are released on one lot that they could
eot be released on another and then upon another.
Handling by individual lots does not offer the oppor-
tunity of thorough study as to the reason for complete
area setback restrictions.
In view of the above, it is recommended to the Council that
the present setback be held until at least after the project is
completed, then if necessary, a study cnn be remade.
It is hoped that Mr. Simmons could make arrangements for
the construction of addition to his building without entering
into the setback so that he could accommodate his expanding
tenement.
As additional information, in the City*s proposed zoning
ordinance, front yard requirements, except in Industrial areas,
provide for at least 25 feet between the front building line
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and the street right-of-way. Also the ordinance requires through-
out the City a setback or at least 25 feet from the highuay
rights-of-say on the City*s major arterial plan. The present
zoning ordinance contains front yard requirements only for
residential areas. Mr. Simmons* property is zoned for light
industrial In both the existing nad proposed ordinances.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection. Mr. Simmons and Mr. Edward T. Knbik, Sr., appeared
before Council and requested that Council view the area before reaching a decision.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council in order that the members of the body might make an
inspection of the area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously ad*pt*(
PARKS ANB PLAYGRoUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Attorney submitted the
foil*ming report recommending that Ordinance No. 16921, providing for the acquisitio
of certain land necessary for the expansion of the East Gate Land'ill and future
East Gate Park, be amended to correct land descriptions:
"May 25, 1966
To th~ Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ou~ject ordinance, prepared upon the basi~ of ~igned option~
then in hand by the City from the property owners involved,
authorized the City*s acquisition of three separately owned
parcels of land in the East Cate section of the City. In process
of closing the purchase transactions, all three of which have in
fact been closed, a title examination has disclosed certain
errors of description with reference to the parcels described in
paragraphs (a) and (b) Of the aforesaid ordinance, the errors
being purely clerical in nature and not affecting the price or
quantity of the land intended to be acquired by the City or
offered to be sold and conveyed by the respective owners.
Being of the opinion that the errors of description should be
corrected on the records of the Council, I have prepared and
submit herewith for your consideration and adoption an
ordinance which would have the effect of amending the land
descriptions contained in paragraphs (a) and (b) Of Ordinance
No. 16921, the description of the area referred to in paragraph
(c) of said ordinance being correct as set out in the original
ordinance.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Pond moved that Cooncil concur in the.recommendation of the City
Attorney. and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(ml?O3q) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordatning Ordinance No. 16921
providing for the acquisition of certain land necessary for the expansion of the
East Gate Landfill and future East Gate Park, upon certain terms and provisions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 261.)
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Mr. Pond Noted the ndoptlon of the Ordtoaoce. The motion was se¢ooded by
Mr. Vkeeler nod adopted by the folloming Tote:
AIES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................6,
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
ANNEXATIOn: The City Attorney submitted the following report with regard
to a petition seeking annexation of the Mindsor Mills area to the City of Roanoke:
#May 27, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Each of you having been served with a copy of the Petition and
the Notice filed by Blanche W, Meddle, and others, residents
of what is described as a 2.33 square mile area of land adjoin-
ing the sonthwesterly corporate limits of the City, wherein said
petitioners seek the annexation of that area to the City of
Roanoke, and the Council Members, City officials and legal
counsel having maturely considered the matter, I have prepared
and transmit herewith for Council's adoption a resolution which
would authorize and direct the filing of responsive pleadings
on behalf of the City in the proceedings, setting out the
City's willingness to accept said new area and, further, its
ability and willingness to provide said area all needed municipal
services.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. gincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Jones then offered the following Resolution:
(:17040) A RESOLUTIO~ relating to a proceeding pending in the Circuit
Court for Roanohe County for the annexation to the City of Roanoke of an area of
approximately 2.33 square miles of land adjacent to the City's southwesterly
corporate limits.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29, page 263.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................. O. (~r. Stoller absent)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports no an
examination of the records of Lee Junior High School and Stonewall Jackson Junior
High School for the school year ending June 30, 1965, advising that the examination
was sade in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, that all the
records were in order and tho statements of receipts and disbursements reflect
recorded transactions for the period and the financial condition of the respective
funds.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
discontinued und closed;
'Nay 19, 1966
The Honorable Henton O. Dillard, Hayor
and Hembers of City Council
goanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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At its regulur meeting of Hay lB, 1966 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above matter. The Commission nas told
by the Planning Director that the above streets are no longer
needed. It was aisc noted that the Virginia Department of
Highways project beginning at Vernon Street and ending at
Virginia Avenue and Pollard Street, ¥inton, shows an entrance
at 22nd Street to serve Fallon Park. This entrance is no
longer needed since the proposed new entrance to the park
shelter is several hundred feet to the west of 22nd Street.
Upon discussing the feasibility of these street and alley
closing requests, the Planning Commission noted that the only
property owner effected is the City of Roanoke. The Commission
concluded that the request seemed desirable in order to
eliminate the proposed entrance to 22no Street.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that the entirety of 22nd Street, Cart Avenue, the old
location of Dale Avenue, and an unnamed alley (perpendicular to
22nd Street) in Fallon Park be vacated, discontinued and
closed.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
David Dick
Acting Chairman*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
proper procedure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Fred ~. Weikel that property
located on the south side of Shenandoah Avenue, H. W., between Juniper Street and
Lnckett Street, described as the eastern portion of Lot 5, and Lots 6, ? and 8,
Block 1, Signal Hill, Official Tax Nos. 2631106, 2631107, 2631108 and 2631109, be
rezoned from General Residence District to Business District, the City Planning
Commission submltted'a written report, recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Nillian G. Creamy, Attorney,
representing the petitioner, requesting a public hearing on the matter, Mas before
Council.
Br. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at ?:30
p,m., July 5, 1966. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IITIRO~UCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF' ORDIN'ANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
TAXICABS: Ordinance No. 17032. providing for no increase In taxicab rates
effective July 1, 1966, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, vas again before the body.
Mayor D'illa~d again asbed if anyone present mashed to be beard on the
No one present Indicating a desire to be heard, Mr. Mheeler offered the
following Ordinance for its second reading and final adoption:
(n17032) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reovdain Section 18 of Chapter I.
Title IIX. of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 19§5, establishing a schedule of
rates to be charged and collected for the transportation of passengers mitbin the
City by certain public vehicles.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 258.)
Mr. Mheeler 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, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
SIGNS: Ordinance No. 17035, authorizing the erection of a directional
sign to the Dethany Christian Church at Nilliamson Road and Fleming Avenue, N.
havin9 previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Pond offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(z17035) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the erection of a directional sign
at the northeast corner of the intersection of Nllliamson Road and Fleming Avenue,
N. W., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 259.)
Mr. Pond 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, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ............................ O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure appointing Nv. Julian F. Hltst, City Manager, as a
member of the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution:
(s17041) A RESOLUTION appointing a member to the Board of Directors of
Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 263.)
of the proposed 1966-67 budget, he presented name; whereupon, Br. Pond offered the
following Resolution~
(a17042) A RESOLUTION recognizing the public services rendered by the
members of the Clty*s 1q66-67 Budget Commission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rooh No. 29. page 264.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
RRDGET-PAY PLAN: Council bavin9 adopted a new pay plan for the classified
city employees retroactive to January 1, 1966, Mayor Dillard pointed out that it
will be necessary to appropriate funds to cover the salary increases provided for
therein.
Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$461,276.02 to Salary and Mag* Adjustments under Job Classification under Section
#165, 'Overtime Pay, Salary and Mag* Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan,'
and $48,?16.69 to Retirement Contributions under Section ~13, *Retirements,' of the
1965-66 budget:
(#17043) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~165, 'Orertime
Pay, Salary and Mag, Adjustments Under Job Classification Plan,' and Section
#Retirements,# of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 265.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The mo*Jan nas seconded
by BF. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Mbeeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
Mr. Pond offered the follouing emergency Ordinance appropriating
$3b, B93,05 to Salary and Mage Adjustments Under Job Classification uuder 'Operating
Expenses' of the 1965-66 Mater Repartment budget:
(~17044) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain 'Operating Bxpenses" of the
1965-66 Mater Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2g, page 265.)
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Nv. Pood moved the adoption of the Ordimooce. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard end adopted by the folloufug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, J,,es, Pollard, Pond, #heeler and Mayor
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. St,lief absent)
Mr. Pollard then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance appropriating
$0,102,69 to Salary and Mage Adjustments Under Job Classification under #Operating
Expenses' of the i~65-66 Semage Treatment Budget:
(n17045) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain ~Operating Expenses' of the
1~65-66 Sewage Treatment Fond Appropriation Ordinance, mod providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 266.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion UBS seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Nessrso Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, #heeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................... b.
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr, St,lieF absent)
BUDOET-COMRONWEALTB*S ATTORNEY: Mr. Mheeler offered the foil*ming
Resolution authorizing the employment of an Assistant to the Commonuealth's Attorney
at an annual aalary of $10,000, effective July 1, 1966:
(ml?O4b) A RESOLUTION providing for the employment Of an Assistant to
the Commonwealth*s Attorney for the City Of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 26~.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor
Uillard ..........................................6.
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Br. Jones, seconded by Br. Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR #EETINGo
Monday, June 6, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet Jn regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building, Monday, June 6, lgb6, et 7:30 p.m.o with Mayor
Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A~ Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sr., Clare,ce E. Pond, Murray A, Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ..................................7.
AHSRNT: None ...................O.
OFFICERS PR£$ENT: Mr. Julian F. Bars*, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanou, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Edmund E
Ballurd, Pastor, Seventeenth Street Baptist Chapel.
MINt~IES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, May
31, lg66t having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Pond,
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
mlth and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS Upon PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids On the operation
Of the restaurant at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 5:00 p.m., Monday, June b, 1966, 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, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read bids received from the Cleaves Food $ervice Corporation
and the Union N,ms Company.
Mr. St,lief 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. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Chairman, Roy R.
Pollard, Sr., and Julian F, Bars* as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, June
6, 1966, on the request of ~aldron Homes, Incorporated, that a 0.5ga-acre tract of
land located ~est of Whit,side Street, N. E., as proposed to be extended, south Of
Hershberger Road, described as Official Tax No. 3300201, be fez,ned from General
Residence District to Business Uistrict, 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:
eMay 12, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Sentleme~
~ ina regolor meeting of #ay 4, 1966the City Planning Commission
considered the above described renaming request. The nttorney
for tke petitioner indicated that the proposed commercial site
mas located on heavily traveled Nhiteslde Street and, topogrnphl-
cally, it is considerably loner than the sorroundlng residential
lots. He also noted that the property ~mmedfately across
Mhl(eside Street ia indicated ns n Light Manufacturing District in
the City's proposed zoning ordinance.
Raring duly made field Inspection, the City Planning Commission
concluded that the proposed business use would be feasible and
mould not conflict uith surrounding properties.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that this
request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairmanw
KF. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council In support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezonlng, 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:
(m17047) 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 to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have 0.593 acre of land, being portion of No. 3300201 on the Official Tax Map
of the City, lying generally South of Carvius Creek and West of Rbiteside Street~
No K., as proposed to be extended, and bounded and described according to plat
prepared by David Dick and Harry A. ~all, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, dated
March 26, 1966, as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly side of proposed Rhiteside
Street, N. E., Just south of Coffins Creek. the center of which
i~ the Roanoke City corporate limits; thence with proposed
Rhlteslde Street, N. E., S. 26° 23' £. 219.53 feet to a point on
the same; thence leaving said proposed Nhtteside Street, S. 53°
12' 50" W. 16.72 feet to a point; thence N. 47° 00* 30" ~. 106.56
feet to a point; thence N. 59° 51' 15" W. 113.04 feet to a point;
thence N. 7?° 12' 45" #. 89.14 feet to a point; thence N. 10°
30' g. 101.95 feet to a point on the bank of Carvins Creek;
thence with the same, 5. 75° 01' O0# E. 164.71 feet to the point
of Regiflnfng,
taloned from General Residence District to Business District; and
WHEREAS, the City Plannin9 Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from General Residence District to nosiness District;
WHEREAS, notice required by Title l¥o Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 195&, relating to Zoning, has been published in "The Roanoke
Norld-Neus", 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 6th
day of June, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
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which hearing all parties in Interest nad citizens were given nn opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed reaoziag; and
WHEREAS, thin Council. after considering the evidence presented, is of
the 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 aoended and reenacted in the follosiag particular and no other, viz.:
Property located generally South of Corrina Creek and West of Whiteside
Street, N. E., ns proposed to be extended, and bounded and described according to
plat prepared by David Dick and Harry A. Wall, Civil Engineers and Surveyors, dated
#arch 26. 1966, as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly side of proposed ~hiteside
Street, N. E., Just south of Cnrvins Creek. the center of which
Ii the Roanoke City corporate lloits; thence with proposed
WhitesJde Street, S. E., S. 26° 23' E. 219.53 feet to a point
on the same; thence leaving said proposed #hiteside Street,
S. 53° 12' 50' W. 16.72 feet to a point; thence N. 4?° 00' 30'
i. 106.56 feet to a point; thence N. 59° 51' 15" N. 113.04 feet
to a point; thence N. ??o 12' 45' N. 69.14 feet to a point;
thence N. 10° 56' 30" E, 101.95 feet to a point on the bank of
Corrina Creek; thence with the same, S. 75o 01' 00" E. 164.?1
feet to the point of Beginning.
designated on Skeet 330 of the Zoning Map as a portion of Official Tax No. 3300201,
be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence District to Business District and
the Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The notion ma~ ,econded by Mr. ~heeler ano aoopteo by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None ....................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, June 6, 1966, on the request of Mrs. Mary R. Wi,t, et al., that an alley
running east and west between Jefferson Street and First Street, S. E., parallel
to Highland Avenue and Albemarle 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 request be granted, was before Council:
"May 12, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of May 4, 1966 the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. The attorney for the
petitioners indicated that all landowners in the block in which
the alley to be vacated is located are in favor of closing the
subject alley. He noted that the petitioners want the alley
vacated so that they will be better able to develop the adjacent
properties in a more.efficient manner.
In considering this request, the Planning Commission noted that
there seen to be no objections to closing this alley, but it did
recognize there exists a terwinal manhole within th~ alley which
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would be effected by excavatiom ned also ee exintiug lieu of
telephone cowpacy facilities which cross this alley reaeimg
parallel mith Jefferson Street.
The City Plaeelag Commln;loe, therefore, recowmends to City
Council that the above described alley be'vacated, discontieued
and closed. As a condition or approvieg thin alley closing
request, the petitioners should guarantee that the termimel
manhole wlthle the alley will be adequately lomered o~ terminated,
If necessary, when excavation takes place, It Is further recom-
mended that the petitioners ascertain the legal right of telephone
company facilities crossing the subject alley and take mhatever
action appropriate to the public interest.
Very truly yoerso
S! Dexter ~. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Council having appointed viewers iu connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a mritten report, advising that they have rimmed the above alley
and adjacent neighborhood and are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience
would result either to any individual or to the public iron vacating, discontinuing
Mr. Charles D. Fox, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller raised the question as to
whether or not the proposed Ordinance meets the requirement5 of the City Planning
Commission with regard to the manhole within the alley and the line of telephone
company tacllities.
Mr. Fox replied that in his opinion the Ordinance as prepared is broad
enough to cover the above conditions, but that it can be amended on its second
reading if Council deems it necessary.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for closing of the alley,
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur lo the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and thatthe following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m17049) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing, and closing
that certain alley 20 feet in width, mostly undeveloped and unimproved, extending
from Jefferson Street to First Street (Orchard Hill), S. E. and between Highland
Avenue and Albemarle Avenue, S. E., as the same is shown on Sheet 3, S. E. of the
~ap of the Official Survey of the City of Roanoke.
WHEREAS, Mary R. Mitt nod others haye 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 that certain alley above
described, of the filing of which petition due notice was given to the public as
required by lam; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the prayer of said petition, viewers were
appointed by council on the loth day of April, 1965, to view the property and
report in writing whether in their opinion any inconvenience would result from
permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley; and
discontinue end close the above described alley be approved; and
WHEREAS. · public hearing was held on the question before the Council at
its meeting on June 6. 1966. after due and tlwel! notice thereof published In the
Roanohe World-News. at which hearing ail parties in lnteresl and citizens were
afforded en opportunity to be heard on the question; and
WHEREAS. from all of the foregoing, the Council considers that no
inconvenience will result to any individual Or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing the alley, as opplied for by the petitioners
~od that accordingly, said alley should be permanently closed.
THEREFORE. BE IT BRHAIHEH by the Council of the City of Roanoke that all
of that certain alley. 20 feet in width, mostly undeveloped and unimproved
extending approximately 330 feet in length from Jefferson Street to First Street
(Brchero Hill). 3. E.. and between HighlanQ Avenue und Albemarle Avenue. 3.
us the ~ame i~ ~bo,n on ~heet 3. $. E. of the Map of the Official Survey of the
cat! of Roanoke. be. and it hereby is. pe£monently vacated, discontinued and closed;
a~d that all right, title and interest of the City of Boanoke and of the public in
and to the same be. and they hereby are. released insofar as the Council of the
City of Roanoke is empowered so to do. except that a permanent easement is hereby
reserved by the City of Roono~e for the maintenance, repair and replacement of any
municipal storm drain, sewer or water line. or related facilities and for such
public telephone, electric or gas utilities, if any. now located in said alley.
HB fT FURTB£K ORBAI~E~ that the City Engineer be. and he hereby is. direct
to mark ~permanently vacatedw nm said alley on all mops and plats on file in his
office on which said. alley is shown, referring to the book and page of Ordinances
and Resolutions of the Council of the City of Roanoke ~herein this HFdinance shall
be spread.
8E IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to the Clerk
of the Hustings Court of 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 said alley, as provided
by law. and record the same in the deed book in his office at the expense of the
petitioners, indexing the same in the name of the City of aoafloheas grantor, and
in the names of HaFy R. ~itt. Robert T. Hain. Jr.. Aubre! C. Hichols. Emblyn J.
Cabaniss. Robert J. Cabaniss. John H. Stoke. Carolinea C. Smith..Howard E. Smith.
Rachel C. ~ichol. and Fred W. Nlchol. abutting owners, as grantee.
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The motion mas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and ·dopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. G·rl·nd, Jones, ~ollard, Pond, Stoller, ~heeler Bud
Hayor Dill·rd ........~ .................. ?.
HAYS: Hone .................... O.
SCflOOLS: A group .of residents o[ the Rlverdale section mppm·red before
Council math Hr. Halter L. Hood acting os spokesman, Hr. Mood ·dvlsing th·t the
Roanoke City School Guard is considering closing the Riverdale Element·Fy School
n2d presenting copy of · petition signed by 145 residents of the Riverdale section
opposing the closing of the school ns previously presented to the School Ooard.
Also speaking on the matter mas Hr. Jones R. Chinon. Hr. Chisom st·ting
that the residents of the Riverdale section aunt to ovoid sending young children in
their area by bus to another section to more crowded schools and that they feel u
closed school is an eye sore to the community thus tending to decrease property
values.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council toke the matter under advisement pending
the decision Of the Roanoke City School Board. The notion nos seconded by Hr. Pond
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND CORRUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. H. £. Cunningham, Jr.,
Director, Division of Corrections of the Department of Helfar~ and Institutions,
transmitting a report on the inspection of the police lockup by the Division on May
16, 1966, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication and report be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. M. K. Cunninghan, Jr., Director,
Division of Corrections of the Department of Welfare and Institutions, transmitting
a report on the inspection of the city jail by the Division on May 16, 1966, Has
before Council,
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication and report be received and filed.
The motion Has seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM~COLISEUM: A Resolution of the Roanoke Junior Chamber of
Commerce, advising that it has contributed the sum of $1,250 to assist In promoting
the Civic Center Referendum to be held on June 14, 1966, pledging the full and
uholeheorted support of the Roanoke Jaycees for the referendum and urging all
residents of Roanoke to work.and vote for the passage of the referendum, mas before
Council.
Hr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure thanking the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce for its contribution and
pledgeof support. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard submitted a Resolution of the Southeast
Roanoke Lions Club, pledging its support for the Civic Center Referendum and urging
all voters to do likewise.
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Mr. Sloller moved that Council express its appreciation to the Southeost
Roanoke Lions Club for its support. The motion w~s seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
unanimously adopted.
With further reference to the Civic Center Referendum, Mr. A. F. Wagner
objected to the change in the City Charter which permits all votera to vote on a
bond issue rather than Just the freeholders as previously.
Mayor Dillard stated that there seems to be some misunderstanding on the
part of Mr. Wagner and explained that the law was changed to protect the homeowner
by relieving him of carrying the burden of paying for bond issues.
PARKS AND pLAyGROUNDS-GARBAGE REROVAL~ A communication from Hr. Jesse H.
Hahn, recommending that a fire alarm system or sprinkler system be installed for
the garbage storage pit at the City Incinerator, that a cover be constructed over
the two cable reels which handle the cables for the monorail crane and that a
permanent metal ladder be installed on the north side of the Incinerator, mas
before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the recommendations be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Clarence R. Pond, Chairman. Vincent S. Yheeler, Julian F.
Hlrst, l. Jonas.Keller, J. H. Hahn and Lawrence R. Noell for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by KF. Mheeler and unanimously
adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS: A communication from Mr. Robert A. Garland, requesting
permission to erect a canopy from the entrance of the Gaslight Restaurant at
Gnrland*s Drug Store No. 6, Incorporated, 1327 Grandin Road, S. W., to the curb
on Restorer Avenue, was before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: A communication from the Dorrell Memorial
Hospital Association, Incorporated, advising that there are admission problems at
the Darrell Memorial Hospital with regard to indigent patients, incloding, among
other thiogs, the assigoment of indigent patients to Burrell Memorial Hospital on
aB equitable basis without regard to race, color or creed in order that the
institxtion might participate in the medicare program, amd requesting that the
matter be referred to a committee of Council for stldy and report at an early date,
was before Council.
In this connection, Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Mr. George P. Laurence
a~peared before Council in support of the request of the Hurrell Memorial Hospital.
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for the purpose of conferring with the Public Welfare
Advisory Hoard and for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted · urltteu report, recommending
the removal of nine existing 2500 lumen overhead lnc·ndescent street lights ·nd the
Install·tin· of eighteen 21,000 lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights ia
Mill Mountain Fork.
Er, Smaller moved that Council co·cur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the follcul·g Resolution:
(~1704g) A RESOLHTION authorizing the removal of nine existing 2500
lomen overhead incandescent street lights end tho installation of eighteen 21,000
lumen overhead mercury vapor street lights i· Mill Mountain Park ·s shown on ·
map prepared by the Appalachia· Power Company dated May 24, 1966.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The matin· mas secondec
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................... 7.
NAYS: None .................... O.
STREET LIGHTS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following
report with reference to a street lighting program for the Route 24 Project:
"Roanoke, Virginia June 6, 1966
Ronorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Flrgfnia
Centlemen:
Considerable study has been given to the development Of
both adequate and appropriate lighting on the Route 24 (Elm
Avenue) Project in the general vicinity of its intersecting with
Route 581. The concern as always in lighting is for full safety
protection. Additionally, and of particular significance in
this location, is the fact that this area will be heavily
traveled by vehicular and pedestrian traffic because of its
Importance as the Intersection of two main highways and its
proximity to the business district, together with the immediate
location of the new Community Hospital.
Further, as a purpose behind this plan is the importance
of a well~lit street area in this vicinity to guide and attract
motorists on Routes 561 and 599 to the center of the City of
Roanoke. This area will be one of a number that are being
created by 561 and 599 that mill indicate to visitors and
travelers the nature and appearance of our City.
There is submitted an attached report from Mr. William
Clark, City Engineer, and dated April 19, 1966, competently
summarizing the conclusion as to the area lighting proposal.
This has been developed by the City's Public Marks Department
with its Engineering Division and Traffic and Communications
Division jointly with the Appalachian Power Company. If this
plan mould be acceptable to the City Council early action is
desirable in order that Appalachian Power Company can proceed
with materials and plans.
'April 19, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: Millime F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Street Lighting
Route 24 (Elm Avenue) Project
We have recently held several meetings with
Appalachian Power Company representatives concerning
the status of street lighting along First Street aid
Route 24 iu connection with the current hlghwaF con-
Os August 16, 1965, by Resolution No. 16602, City
Council requested the Virginia Department of Highways to
provide lighting on the Elm Avenue bridges over Route
SRI and the Norfolh acd Western Railway with the
assurance that the City mould then provide street lights
on the remainder of the Route 24 project. Subsequently,
aa Uecember 6, 1965, City Council adopted Resolution
16771 in ua attempt to obtait inclusion in the project
of u portion, if sot all, of the remaining street
lighting. In the final analysis, the lighting for the
bridges mas approved us part of the project, leaving the strut li~ting
for the bridge approaches and the associated underground
facilities without authorization for construction at
this time.
We have received a revised detailed estimate from
Appalachian Power Company in the amount of $26,140 to
complete this mark. It Is necessary that City Council
adopt a resolution authoriaing Appalachian Power Company
to perform the work covered by this estimate so that it
mar be coordinated with the work on the bridges already
authoriaed by the State. Under normal procedures, me
do not anticipate being billed for this mark until all
is completed, undoubtedly not until at least the next
budget year. The above described work will provide metal
poles, bases, luwinaires and appurtenant work for under-
ground-fed street lights on Elm Avenue between First
Street, S. E. and Fourth Street, S. E. Included will be
25 - 21,000 lumen mercury vapor lights, for which operating
costs alii be $4.50 per light per month or $1,350 per
year.
The street lighting for the remainder of the Route 24
Project should also be discussed at this time, On Elm
Avenue between Jefferson Street and First Street, So
a~ well as First Street between 8nllitt Avenue and Third
recommended layouts. Elm Avenue calls for the Installation
of 17 - 21,000 lumen mercury vapor street llghts, mounted
on metal poles and supplied by nndergroond electric dis-
tribution system. Although not within the area of the
present street lighting agreement for the downtown under-
ground system, Appalachian Power Company has offered to
extend those rates to the Elm Avenue area due to their
clo~e proximity. ~hese seventeen lights would thus be
installed by Appalachian Power Company and the cost to the
City for operating expense would be $6.25 per month per
light or $1,275 per year.
· he recommendation for First Street would provi'de for
the installation of 11 - 21,ach mercury vapor street lights;
three existing 6,O00 lumen incandescent lights would be
removed. ~he operating cost to the City considering the
normal rate of $4.S0 per light per month for the new lights
and a credit of $2.50 per light per month for those to be
removed would result ia $504 per year. ~his section of
First Street along math that portioo of Elm Avenue betweeo
Jefferson Street and First Street are in the first phase of
the highway project and should be completed this construction
season. Since Roanoke Community Hospital anticipates opera-
tion by late Fall it is necessary that Appalachian Power
Company receive authoriaation to proceed with their work in
that area in order to have the street lights operable when
needed.
One final area of the Route 24 project requiring con-
sideration is that section east of Fourth Street over to
Seventh Street, S. E. Under Appalachian Power Company's
proposal there mould be installed 30 - 21,000 lumen
mercury-vapor street lights; operating cost to the City
would be $4.50 per light per month, or $1.62o per year.
Insummary, there are four areas on the Route 24 project
requiring street lighting: Elm Avenue between First Street
and Fourth Street including bridges over Route 581 and the
N ~ W Railmay is discussed under paragraphs two and three;
Elm Avenue from Jefferson Street to First Street is
discussed under paragraph four; First Street between
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Bnllltt Avenue and Third Street is discussed under
paragraph five; and Route 24 betmeen Fourth Street cad
Seventh Street Is discussed under paragraph, slx. These
lights mill, of course, not be placed in service until
the rondunya nra open to traffic, burls is uecessary
that the installations be authorized so that Appalachian
Pacer Company cnn order mnteriuls and coordinate their
work mith the highmay construction.
Concurrence: $! H. Cletus Brovles
Director of Public Moths*
This program is recommended to the Council for your appro-
priate concurrence.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager mith regard to the underground street lights, that the matter be referred
to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure and that the City Sanagel
be directed to negotiate with the Appalachian Pacer Company as to the overhead
street lights math a vie~ of supplying all or a portion of said lights from an
underground electric distribution system and to report bach to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted the follomiog report transmitting
recommendations of the Personnel Board that the Job of Administrative Assistant
No. 1208 be revised in title to read Administrative Assistant (Health); that the
Job of Fire Department Assistant No. 7103 be revised in title to read Administrativ*
Assistant (Fire); and that the job of Fire Department Assistflat No. T103 be placed
in the same pay range as Fire Captain:
"Roanoke, ¥1rginla
June 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
1. There is attached a letter dated May 24, 1966 from Mr.
~avid S. Ferguson as Secretary to the Personnel Board advising
of the action of the Personnel Board On May 10, 1966, in recom-
mending revisions to the job titles of Administrative Assistant
No, 1208 and Fire Department Assistant No. 7103.
This represents no significant revision as far as the
Administrative Assistant in the Health Department but for the
addition of the mord lHealth' in the title. The change mithin
the Fire Department position does not change the job description
but onXy the title as indicated.
If it mere a matter of preference, insofar as this office
is concerned, it mould have been preferred to have retained the
original titles; however, no strong objection can be offered.
It would, therefore, appear in order for the City Council if it
so deems desirable, to adopt by ordinance a revision to the
Personnel Ordinance making the appropriate changes in job titles.
2. There is attached a second letter from the Personnel
Board dated May 31. 1966, fa mhich it Is the recommendation of
the Board that the position of Fire Department Assistant No.
7103, above provided for, be placed in the same pay range as
Fire Captain.
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Under the recent pay plan ordinance the Fire Deportmeet
Assistant uss placed Jn range 19 uitk salary from $420 to
$540, This corresponds uith the range nad salary brncket for
Fire Lieutenants. The Fire Captains are in range 21 mitb
salary bracket from $464 to $596.
It is to be noted that the position under consideration
mas, prior to the adoption of the hem pay plan, at the same
level as Fire Captains.
It is the opinion or this office that the astute, duties,
responsibilities, nnd qualification requireoents for the
position of Fire Department Assistnnt, or is mealy proposed
Administrative Assistant (Fire), ore such that range 19 ns
provided ie the hem pay plan is the appropriate placement of
this position. It is felt that to curry this position beyond
range 19 mould tube the position to · higher range than should
be prescribed. Therefore, the proposal of the Personnel Hoard
can not be concurred in in the submitting of this to Council.
The second letter is submitted to the City Council for
such consideration and handling as the Council mould mish to
give to the matter.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection, Mr. Robert C. Po*la, Fire Department Assistant,
appeared before Council and complained that under the new Pay Plan he has been
demoted.
Council being Of the opinion that no changes should be made in the Pay
Plan until it has had more tine to function, Mr. Wheeler moved that the recommenda-
tions of the Personnel ~oaro be taken under advisement. The motion sas seconded by
Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted the following
report with reference to the institution of the medicare program in the City of
Roanoke:
"Roanoke, Virginia
June 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
· The following report is submitted to the City Council us to
the steps in mhich the Council mould be involved in the institution
of the Medicare Program mJth the City Of Roanoke. Hone Of the
resolutions or ordinances recommended herein are prepared for this
Agenda, This letter is as for advanced consideration by Council
and such as Council determines mould be recommended for Inclusion
by way of resolutions and ordinances on your next Agenda.
1. It is recommended that the Council by resolution
designate the Public Health Department as the
Administering Agency for the City. This is necessary
for protection and administrative clarification. The
Director of Health, the Director of Public Welfare and
! have conferred on several occasions in regard to
this; and it is our concensus that the program, con-
sidering its application, can be most satisfactorily
handled through the Public Health Department.
2. Xt is recommended that the City Council by such
procedure as is considered necessary by the City
Auditor and the City Attorney authorize or confirm
authorization to the Health Department for handling the
collechioo of fees. If such uuthorfzstfeu be oat
necessary, then action on the park of Council cnn be
disregarded. The nature of the program is such that
fees for ~edicnre service will COle ia the Department
and mould have to be collected for them and relayed
to the City Treasurer..
Under Federal requirements, it Is necessary that there
be established n local Medicare Advisory Committee.
Federal requirements prescribe that this Committee
consist of et least one physician nod one aurse.
Social Security additionally recommends that the
Committee bare representation of at least ate indi-
vidual from hospital administration, one from the
insurance and one from ~he legal field. Locally, we
feel that the Committee should include additioasl
persons In the medical field and perhaps one or two
lay citizens, la suwmary, such a committee should
consist of three physicians, two lay persons, one
ourse, one hospital adwinJstrntoro one Insurance
representative, one legal representative, end the
Ulrector of Public Melfare. Because of the over-
lapping of activities, we recommend the inclusion
of the Director of Melfore. The Director of Public
Health would be an ex-officio member to avoid any
tiein of vested interest.
As time progresses and there Is opportunity to
consider the program, it may appear advisable to add
additional people to the Committee.
Zhe question placed before City Council is as to
uhether City Council would wish to designate this
committee? uhether it could be designated by the City
Manager? or designated by the Director of Health?
The Advisory Committee must he designated before the
program can be certified and this Committee most adopt
policies uhich become a matter of record with the
local Health Department and with the Federal Covernment.
4. The cea Personnel Pay Plan of the City provides for the
position of Public Health Wursfng Supervisor. This is
established at Range 19 with salary ~420 to $540. There
is need for this position in the Department at this
this position. Part of the need is because of the
continuing expansion of Federal programs in which the
Health Department is Involved. Mlthio the last year,
there have been added the programs of Medical Rejeotee,
TAP, Head Start and now Medicare. The Department
experiencing difficulty in obtaining a person at the
salary scale established under the pay program and this
as imperative that such a supervisor be included in the
department staff.
5. The following are considered as the operational require-
ments within the department for the handling of ~edicare.
2 Home Health Aides @ $3,024 per year $5,046.00
I Clerk Typist I 9 2,952 per year 2,952.00
Equipment for above - typewriter, desk
and etc. 550,00
Total $9,550.00
The Hone Health Aides are a specific direction of the
Federal program. ~ith the proximity of the new budget
year, it would be recommended that the budget include
provisions for these funds. It is hoped that by the
time the program gets onderway that some of the fees
for Medicare and Federal Assistance would be returning
to the City and that more and more mould be coming in
until finally it would be hoped that ali of the City's
outlay weald be reimbursed and compensated by Social
major part can be included mlthln the budget.
Department. It is not kuomn at this time whether
or not the State mill respond uith a portion of the
money the Federal Government has allocated to the
ComnonweulLh. Initially, the SLate declined par-
ticipation mitb Roanoke financially on this; and to
ascertain for u direct confirmation, the Director
of Health has written to the SLate Health Depart-
meat by way of specific request.
To enable the Department of Health to proceed to
employ persons as Home Health Aides and us Clerk-
TIpIs%s, it is recommended that one-half moethts
salary for each of these positioss, that is from
June 16 to June 30, be provided by supplemental
budget appropriation by City Council. TbJs
summary would be:
2 Hose Health Aides · $126 = $2s2
I Clerk Typist I · $122
Total
A very great deal of additional work 1s associated with the
institution of this program and Js and can be handled adminis-
tratively by the Health Department.
· Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
In this connection, Dr. ~Jlliam H. Keeler, Commissioner of Health,
appeared before Council for a discussion of the matter.
After a dlscnsslon of the matter, Council being of the opinio~ that the
Medicare Advisory Committee should be appointed by Council, Mr. Stoller moved that
the body concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measures in accordance therewith. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
~375 for the employment of two Home Health Aides and one Clerk Typist I:
(317050) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordaio Section n40, *Health
Department,# of the lgbS~b6 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 26?.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None .................... O.
MATER DEpARYHENT: The City Manager submitted a written reports trans-
sitting a request of H. E. Hale and Company for city water service to Section 3
of Hershberger Hills and ~ections 9 and '10 of Hemlock Hills located between
Hershberger Road and Cove Road, N. M., in Roanoke County.
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Hr. St,lief tored that the request be takes under advisement by Council
acting us a committee of tbs whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and
unanimously adopted.
SERERS AMD STORM DRAIMS: The City Manager submitted the roil,wing report
recommending that u 20-foot wide sanitary semer easement be granted Roanoke
County across the 40-foot wide semer easement of the City of Roanoke in the Blue
Ridge Industrial Park for the completion of a relief sewer:
"Roaaoket Virginia
June 6. 1966
The Rom,ruble Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In accordance with an agreement of June 21o 1963, reached
by the respective comwittees of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County and the Git7 Council, Roanoke County in 1963
completed construction of B,300 feet of 1B-inch relief sewer
designed to parallel nad correct the overloading of the City*s
Mud Lick Creek interceptor line, which carries both City and
County sewage flow. It had been contemplated by the County
and its consulting engineers that the construction of the relief
sewer was to have been accomplished over u period of 14 years
as necessary and as based on the capacity of the existing
interceptor line. A schedule of the proposed construction by
the County has been furnished the City and would have resulted
in the final construction being done in 1978,
The section of relief sewer completed during 1965. desig-
nated by the County, as Project 64-1, constituted approximately
73 percent of the necessary relief sewer construction. The
County's consulting engineers now recommend that Roanoke County
proceed with the balance of the construction necessary to
complete this relief sewer from the City"s Roanoke River in-
terceptor line (36-inch line) to a point approximately 11,166
feet upstream on Hud Lick Creek, which latter point is the
location where the County's present 15-inch Mud Lick Creek
interceptor line enters the City's interceptor line. This
latter point further Is located in the Couotyt$ Mod Lick
Metering Chamber and opposite the intersection Of Garst Mill
Road and Creenview Road.
The County advises that all rights Of may and easements
are being secured at this time; and it is necessary tha the
County he granted a 20=foot wide sanitary sewer easement across
the City*s existing 40=foot mid, sanitary sewer easement through
Tract 3 of the Blue Ridge Park for Industry. This easement
requested by the County, further, would be described as enterln5
from the south line of the Cityes 36-inch easement and terminating
at the 3b-inch sewer line of the City which lies approximately
in the center of the 40=foot easement which the City has for lts
river interceptor. The County further advises that they have
obtained an easement from the developers of Blue Ridge Park for
ludostry for the construction on that property. This proposed
extension project is designated by the County as Project 64-5.
Copies of the engineering plans and profiles for this Project
have been delivered, to the Public Works D~partment of the City.
A detailed sketch of the easement herein outlined is attached
to this letter.
This construction mill materially benefit the transportation
of sewage in this area and it is considered wise that the County
is proceeding on this advanced schedule. It is recommended that
the City Conncil give concurrence to the granting of this easement,
that the attorneys for the County prepare the necessary documents
for approval by the City Attorney, and that the proper officials of
the City be authorized to execute the easement.
~espectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Birst
City Ranager"
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Hr, Smaller moved ~at the matter be referred to a connlttee couposed of
Hessrs, Benton O. Dillard. Chairman, Vincent S. Hheeler and Julian F. Hiram for
study, report ned recommendation to Council, The motion wes seconded by
Joees and unanimously adopted.
HATER DEPART#ENT~ Council having referred to the City Manager rot
study end report the request of the Church of the Brethren for permission to
connect to the water,main in Florist Road, ~, H** through· an easement over private
property to serve its property on Bershberger Road, H. H,. the City Manager sub=
matted the following report:
'Roanoke. Virginia
June 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The city Council on May 23, 1966. referred to me a letter
of Bay ID, 1966, from the First District of Virginia. Church of
the Brethren, requesting consideration to a situation in which
they are involved for utility service in the building they are
constructing near the intersection of Hershberger Road and
Florist Road, N. W. The church has a sener line across an
easement of one lotted depth to Florist Road. at which point
they are connected to the City*s sewer line. At the same time
that the sewer line was laid, the plumber for the church laid a
water line to the .treat. They went to the Mater Department.
obtained a permit for a meter, and paid the fee. They were then
advised by the Department that a connection could not be made
for them because it was contrary to City ordinances which require
· that water service connection be to the street frontage of property.
The church property is approximately 150 feet on Hershberger
Road and Florist Road. There is no water ~ain on Hershberger Read.
In fact the road is within the County although the church property
on the south side is within the City. Consistent with City policy,
it would be necessary that a water main be laid on Hershberger Road
for this distance of 100 feet. The petitioner would assume a cost
comparable to the installation of a 2-inch line with the City
assuming the remainder. The construction of the church office
building is such that water is almost immediately needed, and
there would be an necessary delay of several weeks at the least
in order to accomplish the installation of the main on Hershberger.
As far as can be ascertained no intentional error has been
committed in the handling of this; and apparently, it was a matter
of wisunderstnndlng involved between parties concerned at the time
th~ the sewer request was made that resulted in the water line going
in also across the easement.
It would be recommended that .t'he City Council indicate, by
whatever means appropriate, its concurrence to permitting the City
to make a temporary connection for the chnrch off Of Florist Road
into the line that they have laid across the easement. The church
could use water which is needed at this time through this service
until the arrangements and construction can be completed on a main
along Hershberger Road for their reconnection to that street.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
the water main in Florist Road:
(817051) A RESOLUTION authorlliag a metered'~onaectioa for the supply of
ua:er to premises occupied by First District of Virginia, Church of the Brethren,
between Bershberger Road and Florist Road, N, I.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 26B.)
MFo Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
bi Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlaod. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Uheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None .................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follow-
lng report on changes In the personnel of the Police Department end the Fire
Department for the month of May, 1966:
'Hoanoke,.VlrgJnia
June 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Listed below is the status of the Police and Fire Departments
as of May 31, 1966.
Police Department:
Mr. John M. Hughes suorfl in as Police Officer May 1, 1966
Mr. Darid B. Layne ~worn in as Police Officer May 1, 1966
Mr. Ronald K. Chlttum returned from Military Service May 11,
Beginning June 1, 1966, we have (11) eleven vacancies.
Fire Department:
EMPLOYED
Donald C. Rainey
Bruce D. Devine
RESIGNED
Fireman Ronald L. Ragland - Employed for 2 years 5 months
Fireman James M. Dobbins - Employed for 11 years 9 months
Fireman Elmond J. Howlett - Employed for 2 1/2 months
On May 31, 1965, there were ten (10) vacancies in the Fire
Department and one working out the required notice which
will be effective Juoe 1, 1966.
Respectfolly submitted, -
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a mritten report on an
examination of the records of the James Breckinridge Junior High School for the
school year ending June 30, 1965, advising that the examination mas made in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and that all records were in
order and the statement of receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions
for the period and the financial condition of the fund.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received ·nd filed. The matin· mas
aeconded by Mr. Stoller and ·oanimoasly adopted.
BUDGET-TAXES-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Auditor submitted · written
report, advising that.the city collected $213,609.93 is utility'services tax during
the mo·th of May, 1966, one-fifth of mhlch is $42,721.99 and should be appropriated
to the Civic Ce·her account.
Mr. Stoller offered the folloming emergency Ordinance appropriating
$42,721.99 to the Civic Ce·her Account:
(m17052) AN ORDINANCE to amendand reordain Section mlYO, "Capital,* of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Fo~ full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 266.)
Mr. Shallot moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Outland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ ?.
NAYS: None .................... O.
ZONING: Council baying referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. HoMard W. Cayton, et mx., that
their property located on the southwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Ninth Street,
S. E., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No.
4121509, be vezoned from Special Residence Bis*riCh to Business 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 at 7:30 p.m.
July 5, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mrs. Ellen S. Moore, that property
located on the east side of Chatham Street, N. N., between MJlliamson Road and
Meadows Street, described as Lot 5, Block 3, Bowman Lawn, Official Tax No. 2070705,
be rezoned from General Residence District to Business District, the City Planning
Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Shallot moved that a public bearing On the matter be held at 7:30 p.m.,
July 5, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: Council having referred a revised recommendation of the
City Manager that $6,215 be appropriated for operation Of the new Raleigk Court
Branch Library to a committee composed of Messrs. Robert Aa Garland, Chairman,
James E. Jones and Murray A. Stoller for study, report and recommendation, the
committee submitted the following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia June 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Your committee of the City Couzcll has hud under considera-
tion the recommendation of the Roanoke City Public Library Board
for the provision of funds to enable commencement of operation
of the zee Raleigh Court Branch Library. This budget ac Initially
submitted in January, IV66, represented n total appropriation or
$16,165, The committee bas taken into consideration that the zee
branch mill eot be completed and put into use until very close to
the end of the present fiscal year and that to initiate the book
collection for the hem building a large number of volumes mill be
moved from the present Raleigh Court Library amd from other
libraries uithln the City, In vieu of the above the committee
feels that the orlglczl request for appropriation cnn be at this
time reduced and, therefore, me submit the follomlng recommendation
for appropriation:
Librarian II - Bachelor*s Degree from Present Scale ] Month
recognized institution. Master*s Degree 345-445 $ 690.00
or equivalent Sth year degree from ALA 445 aec. to
accredited Library School attract M,A.
Library Ansi, II (Circ. Asst.) 242.50-317.$0 ua app.
(present R. Ct. employee at 310) necessary
Hochelor*s Degree from recognized
institution. I yr. experience in library
or related business or educational
concer~.
Library Assr. I (Lib. Asst. II) 212.50-267.50 425.00
Extra Help (nec. at R. Ct. ~ Main to
prepare new books for branch) 750.00
Temporary help mainly clerical to process
new books and other materials.
3b - Printing and Office Supplies
Envelopes, pencils, rubberbands, paper clips etc.
38 - Housekeeping supplies
39 - Operating supplies
50.00
100.00
4,000.00
Total $6,215.00
The necessity of placing a member of staff on for one month is
so that the personnel can commence the necessary processing work
toward furnishing and equipping book collection,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Robert A. Garland
Robert A~ Garland, Chairman
5/ James E. Jones
James E. Jones
$/ Murray A. Smaller
Murray A. StolleF*
Mr. OaFlaad moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17053) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~121, *Libraries,"
of the 1965-b6 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 269.)
Mr. G~rland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by tie folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................
NAYS: None ....................O.
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Members Of Council indicated that they hove inspected the area and are of
the opinion that the setback line should not be changed for Just one lot.
Mr. A. K. Simmons and Mr. Edward T. Kubik. Sr.. pointed out that other
buildings in the area already extend over the seth.ok line and stuted that they
ute willing Lo put into writing au ugreement to move the encrouchment at an! time
the city so desires, said agreement to be u oonditioo of any future sale of the
property,
After u further discussion of the questions the City Manager suggesting
that perhaps the City Planning Com~issioa might wart to review the entire area, Mr.
Jones movedthat the question of the setback line for the entire area be referred
to the City Plunnin9 Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and unaoimously adopted.
CO~SIDERATION OF CLAIMS: N0~E.
I~RODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for nn increase ~n rates and cha~ges for the use of certain
facilities at Roanoke Munfcipal (Moodrum) Airport, e£fectfTe July l, 1966.
presented samea whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the foil.wing emergency Ordinance:
(~17054) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of Chapter
S, Title ¥III~ of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to the Municipal
Airport. namely; Sec. 6, prescribing certain fees for use of the field,
by fixed base operators. Sec. 11~ prescribing hangar building rentals, Sec. 12,
prescribing ground rental for small buildings, Sec. 15~ prescribing terminal
building ratess and Sec. 18. prescribingcharges for limousine services; providing
thut all of the ~ithin amendments shall take effect upon the first day of July,
1966; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordiflange Book No. 29. page 269°)
Mr. Stollev moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seco~ded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following Tote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Joness ~ollard0Pond. Stoller, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ...........................
NAYS: None? .................. O.
AIRPORT: Council hating directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure permitting Mr. ~llliam G. Saker. operating as Saker Flying Service, to
conduct an aviation business at Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum) Airport. he presented
same; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
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(~17055) A RESOLUTION approving the issuance of u permit to Mllllnm G.
Saker, operating as Seker Flying Service, to conduct u certain aviation business
et the Roanoke Municipal Airport, subject to certain terms and provisions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 271.)
Mr. Stoller moved tho adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas secoade~
by Mr. iheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Uheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None ...................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to follom
the proper procedure for closing portions of Twenty-second Street, S. E., Cart
Avenue, the old location of Dale Avenue and an unnamed alley in Fellah Park, be
presented n Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers and the holding of
n public hearing; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the followlog~
(~1T056) A RESOLUTION providing for the permanent closing, vacating,
discontinuing and abandonment of those portions of CaFF Avenue, S. E., and 22od
Street, S. E., as abut Blocks 27 and 28 as shown on the Map of the McDonald
Addition and a certain 15 foot wide alley lyinR between said t#o blocks, and, also,
a portion of the old right-of-way for Dale Avenue, S. E., now relocated, said
streets and alley being shown on Sheet 431 Of the City's Tax Appraisal Map.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 272.)
Mr. ~toller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde~
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ..........................7.
NAYS: None .................... O.
COUNCIL: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure fixing Tuesday, July ~, 196&, at 7:30 p.m., for a regular ~eeting of the
body, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(~17057) A RKSOLUTION fixing Tuesday, July 5, 1966, at 7:30 o'clock,
p.m., for a regular meeting of the City Council.
(For full text of Resolotion, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 273.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconde*
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. and Mayor
Dillard ..................................~ ....... 6.
NAYS: Mr, Mheeler ....................
STATE HXGI~AYS-INDUSTRIES: Council having adopted a Resolution recom-
mending and urging the initiation of a project to provide iodostrlal access from
Ninth Street, S. E., to the Roanoke Industrial Center Complex, Mr. Pollard offered
the following Resolution renewing the requests nad recommendations heretofore made
to the Highway Commission of Virginia;
Albert Coulter and Dr. U. M. Hassle, voicing the opinion that since the sales tax
has been adopted the personal property tax on household goods and personal effects
should be repealed.
Mr. Jone~ then read the following prepared statement:
"May 25, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Since December 27, 1965, when the Sales Tax Study Committee
first recommended the repeal of the Personal Property.Tax on
household goods and personal effects, muck has been said
done. We have found that the General Assembly attempted to
eliminate this tax but Instead decided to leave it up to the
locality to take the necessary action. The General Assembly
did however (and I believe I nm correct in this) pass a joint
resolution granting the Assembly the right to remove this tax
after a second reading of the resolution which will come in
1966. Many of the early cities enacting n local sales tax
eliminated this tax. In .addition, the Covernor os YtrgJnln In
a speech delivered April 19, 1966, at the Annual Meeting of the
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, had this to say. *Locali-
ties are entirely within their rights, for instance, to adjust
By statute the General Assembly has given them this option.*
He continued, *But adjusting the total tax burden so that it
falls equitable on every citizen is one thing. Transferring the
bolk of the load from one class of citizens to another, with
little or no net gain in the quality or quantity of education,
In addition to the above comments X have furnished each Of
you mith copies of letters from our citizens supporting the
recommendations of the Sales Tax Committee. Also, all of you,
supporting the repeal of this tax. If you are concerned mlth
citizen support let your mind rest at ease. YOU bare it.
The 5.T.$.C. in their recommendations suggested its
effective date of repeal be December 31, 1966. The reaching
behind this date nas that the tax tickets had already been
tcx~ utd the possible effect au the 1966-67 budget, #ny me
wake it clear - the repeal of the personal property tax on
the dele recommended mill~ot chnnge the 1966-67 budget
ns proposed.
I would like to cull your attention to the 1965 Annual
Report of the Delinquent Tax Department. This department
sent out for collection of the Personal Property Tax T,OlO
final notices; instituted 695 salts for collectionl iud filed
676 tax liens against salaries nnd wages of taxpayers.
the Judgments involved the City collected $4,692,??, Including
Another important item to consider Is the citizen who
purchases personal property for personal use, ~ith the sales
tax the purchaser pays upon purchase the 2~ tax. Is it fair
that he continue to pay annually the tax on personal property.
Again, and I quote Governor Godwin. 'Localities ute entirely
Harbin their rights, for instance, to adjust or even eliminate
the General Assembly has given them this option.' IDnderscore
added)
Before recommending the elimination of this tax your
committee, with the assistance of the Commissioner of Revenue
nnd the City Auditor, made a rather careful determination of
how this tax would effect our income. From this study it was
found that to repeal this tax would mean an annual loss of
income to the City of approximately $360,000.
Ail members of this Council are amaFe of the policy of
the City as It pertains to annexation by the 51% rule. There
is non a difference in our base real estate tax and with the
services provided a Justifiable difference. But let's not
overlook, but face the fact, that with the Personal Property
Tax no longer in effect in Roanoke County, areas desiring to
join with the City ~ill take this into consideration before
petitions to be annexed to the City are signed.
In projecting the 1966-67 income to the City for budget
purposes, the City received estimates from Judge Horrlsett as
they related to the State Sales Tax. I discussed this with
our auditor and recommended that Morrisettts estimate be
raised based on his past and conservative projections. This
I understand was done, but I do not know at this time to
what extent. Let*s face it, we ere on a shakedown cruise
with every indication that our income from the sales tax
will surpass our projection. They have already. The Com-
mittee estimated that the sales tax would provide approxi-
mately $1~O,000 monthly. To date this figure is averaging
over $200,000. May I also remind you that based on Judge
Rorrisett*s projection for the last biennial the State surplus
was in the order of $100,000,000. I predict that our income
over estimates will more than off-set the loss in revenue by
repealing the personal property tax on household goods.
In addition to this predicted overage we must also
consider the increased income to the City resulting from
normal growth and expansion. This I believe will occur in
real estate, utility taxes, licenses, and more important,
Gentlemen, I believe that our City can benefit financially
in several ways with the elimination of this tax, to wit: The
legal work necessary for the collection of the tax could be
eliminated. This mould permit our employees more time and with
a greater effort to concentrate on assessing mud collecting
taxes presently permissible but not adequately policed. I
refer to the equaliaation of taxes on various and similar
businesses. A check of the records in the Treasurer*s Office
is ail that Is needed in this instance. Also, a closer check
should be maintained on City auto license tags. There are
still a number of city residents who are not purchasing this
license and from good authority there are some mbo purchase
and use County tags at a lower cost. According to u study
prepared by the Independent Garage Owners of Virginia and
made available to the S.T.S.C. the City could benefit
substantially by adequately policing the wholesale purchasing
of merchandise by persons other than retail merchants. This
group stated that the City in eliminating this problem could
tderive additional revenues of an estimated $100,000 or more
each year.'
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Gentlemen, mitt the foregoing la mind, end im consideration
of the recomuemdatloas or your Sales Tax Study Committee, I move
that ue repeal the Personal Property Tax om boas*bold goods and
personal effects, effective December 31, 1966, at 12 mid-nlgbto
and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for prepara-
tion of the proper measure. In making this motion every effort
should be made to collect this tax for the year 1966 and each
prior year that the tax has been delinquent and payable,
James E. Jones'
The motion was seconded by Mr, St~tier and unanimously adopted.
Mr. David M. Lisk voi~ed the opinion that the above action is the firs~
step by Council In showing its appreciation to the citizens of Roanoke and that he
hopes they will reoiprocate by voting for the civic center bond issue on June 14,
1966.
Rr. T. E. Capps, representing Peoples' Service Drug Stores, Incorporated,
stated that in taking the above action Council has nad, one step forward and that
he feels the body should go one step further and repeal the tobacco tax, Mr. Cupps
advising that la purchasing cigarettes outside of the city the customers are
purchasing other merchandise as welt thereby causing the loss of revenue to both
the local merchants and the city.
Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., supported the statements made by Mr. Capps,
stating that the local merchants are deeply concerned about the sales they are
losing in other merchandise along mith the sale of tobacco.
Mr. Stoller moved that the question of repealing the tobacco tax be
referred to 1966-67 budget study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and
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COUNCIl.. REGULAR MEETING,
londny, Jeem 13, 1966.
The Council of the City of R,as,tm met In regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the RnnJclpal flnllding, N,edDy. June 13, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeling boer, milk Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESERT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. J,eeo, Roy R. Pollard,
Sc., Clarence E. Pond, Murrny A. St,lief, Vincent S, Bheeler nad Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ...........................................
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Br. Jnliee F. Rirst, City Mannger. Rt. James
Kincauon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INvoCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by Mr. James M, Mitt,
Chaplain, Roanoke Memorial Hospitals.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLXC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting u list of street lights removed during the month of May, 1966, mas
before Council.
On motion of Mr, Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the communication mas filed.
BUDGET-TAXES-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE: A communication from Mr. Jerome S.
Howard, Jr., Commissioner of the Revenue, advising that au the result of publishing
s series of ads to clarify several points of the Retail Sales and Use Tax Ordinance
the advertising account of his budget has been o~erdrnwn by $130.72 and requesting
that this amount be transferred from the Printing end Office Supplies Acconnt of
his budget, was before Council.
Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur Jn the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~17059) AN ORDINANCE ~o amend and reordain Section 35, "Commissioner of
Revenue," of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29, page
Mr. 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,liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?-
NAYS: Nooe ...........................O.
AUDITS-CLRRE OF THE COURTS: A communication from Mr. J. Gordon Bennett,
Auditor of Public Accounts for the Commonmealth of Virginia, advising that a
Joint exam/nation has been made by ~e state and the City Auditor of the acconnts
and records of Hr. Malker R.'Carter, Jr** Clerk of the Bustings Court, Court of
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Lam and Chancery and Circuit Court° for the ealetdar year 1965, that the audit
disclosed that full accounting hsd been made for all fonds.of record coming into the
cnntody of the Clerk of tko ¢oerls during the year sad thel the records hud been
prepared in very good order, mas before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The notion mss
seconded by Mr. Pond smd unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AXO PLAYGROUNDS: Tho City Manager submitted n uritten report,
advising that additional contributions totaling $170.S0 have been received for the
¥iley afire Fountain, and recommended that this amount be appropriated to the 1965-6(
budget.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the fnllomin9 emergency Ordinance:
(~17060) AX ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170, 'Capital." of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No~ 29. page
Hr. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion sas seconded
by Br. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. StolleF. Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
BUDGET-nEMEan AND STORM DRAINS-STAVE BI(~tNAYS: Council having entered
Into an agreement with the Virginia Department of Hlghmays to bear the entire cost
of constructing u storm drain in Koontz Bottom in on estimated amount of $107,654.05
us u part of the Route 24 Project, the City Manager submitted the follouJng report,
recommending that certain changes be made In the location of the storm drain:
"Roanoke, Virginia
June 13, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In connection mith the current construction of Routes 24-581,
a major storm drain outsell in being installed down 3~ Street,
S. E., to Roanoke River. The City is contributing a sum in excess
of $100,000 in order to provide au adequate facility to drain a
large area in that vicinity.
At the intersection of 3~ Street and Albemarle Avenue it is
necessary to relocate certain existing sanitary seuer facilities
mhich conflict math the proposed location of the storm drain.
Under present proposals it mould be necessary for us to install
sip hoe in n section of the relocated sanitary sewer. This main
is a principal facility in our system and n siphon ut this
location is considered unmise.
This has been discussed math the H~ghmuy Department as to the
possibility of revising the location of the storm drain in orde~
to eliminate the necessity of a siphon in our sanitary namer. This,
they soy, can be accomplished, but mill require certain changes
mhich will increase costs. The City is asked to agree to pay the
estimated sum of $1.?00 for these changes. We consider this sum
little enough in order to eliminate the siphon in our sanitary
anser. The actual increased cost would be added to the City*u
share of the storm drain included in the overall project.
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It is recommended that City Council by appropriate action
approve the agreement to assume the sou of $1,700 for the chnngaa
described above.
Respectfully submitted,
· S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hiram
Clt! MatuRer"
Mr. Smaller moved that Coaocii concur in the recoumendatioe'or the City
Manager and offered the folloning Resolution approving the change in the location
of the storm drain:
(Zl?061) A RESOLUTION evidencing the Clty*s consent and approval to
the relocation of n portion of the storm sewer oatfnll authorized to be constructed
6etneen Elm Avenue, S. E., and Roanoke River, pursuant to Ordinance No. 16842~'
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, png~ 275.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouJcg vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Smaller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dlllard--~ ............. ~ ........................ 7.
NAYS= None .....~ ..................... O.
Mr. Smaller then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance nppvoprin~ing
the $1,700:
(nlYO6R) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~l?O, "Capital,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for un emergency.
(Par full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 279.)
Mr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by MF. Pollard and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
HUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: T6e City Manager submitted the follnmlng
report, recommending that $3,82T.13 be used from unexpended balances in contracts
for several public works projects to purchase materials for street repeir:
"Roanoke, Ytrflnia
Jane 13, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Conncil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Public Marks Deportment is making a strong effort to try
to take care of the rather considerable repair mark needed to our
streets. In addition, unanticipated requests are being prompted
to properly condition those streets on uhich the blacktop program
is currently being conducted. The Materials Account in the Street
Department 1s nearly depleted. The Department, in adhering to
the budget, could continue through the remainder of the fiscal
year uJthout additional appropriation. ~e mould like to continue
this work and realize uith the transi~lin to the new fiscal
year there would be a period, until the neu budget is set up.
uhen ue could not order materials.
It is therefore recommended that $3.627.13 be transferred
to the'Materials Account. There is a supporting memorandum to
me from Mr. H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public #arks,
attached uhich itemizes the source of the transfer.
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Ye uslntnlm fiocul bulooce, it uoold be eetiofuntorl to
deereese the eppropriutton for Neterlnlo for 1966o67 budget
the comparable umouot.
Respectfully oubuitted,
S! Julius F. BiFst
Julius Fo Hlrst
Cia7 Nuager~
Mr. Garlnnd moved that Council coucur lu the recomnendstiou of the CJtl
Manuger und offered the folloulng energeucl Ordinunce uppropviutiug $3,827.13:
(~17063) AN ORDINARCE to umeud and reordsis Section u82, ~Street
Repair,~ of the lg6S-66 Appropriution OrdJnanceo und providiug rot ua emergencl.
(For full text of Ordinance, use Ordinnuce Book No. 29. page 280.)
Mr. Garland moved the 8doptiou of the Drdinance. Yhemotios uss tecouded
bI Mr. Pollard and udopted bl the follomtng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Slnller, Mheeler end Meier
Dillard ......................................... ?.
NAYS: Nose ...........................O.
TRAFFIC: The City Runager submitted n ~ritten report, advising thst The
Chesupeuke and Potomuc Telephone Company of Virginia has leased propertI at 405
Caupbell Avenue. ~ W.. from Hr. Albert R. Alouf for off-street perking, nad
recommended that two parkin9 ueters in front of the property be removed to permit
access thereto.
Mr. Stoller saved that Council concur in the recounendution of the City
#anager and offered the follouing Resolution:
(~17064) A RESOLUTION approving the removal of t~o existing parking meters
on the north side of Campbell Avenue. S. W.. between 4th Street, S. W.. and Sub
Street, S. M.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page gaO.)
Mr. Stellar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
bI Ir. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
"Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
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The properties couserAud ore those or DAVIA, CAgsr, lurtlu,
#lilies, AAd Splgell. These PropertlAs ure served b! s 2-inch
utter lime ehlch coumects to A City amis 9u iJmtbrop ArenAs.
This line nas pat lq About 20 yeurs uts. It uuu pit JB US U
private project by the then ouAer of the Davis 'property. There
their out pluubers and they huve bought secoud-huud ueters frou
the City. The City reads the.eeters uud the resldeuts ute billed
viciuit7 of the 2-inch utter line. Further construction us
scheduled by the developer will be iu conflict uith the utter
This raises the questJou ss to uhut should be dote. As it
Is felt City Council csu realize, suy or A nuuber or possibilities
sitnitiou. This would be the construction of
else uith the 2*inch line. The 2-inch line buck to Winthrop Avenue
u figure In this case uould be between $12,000 aAd $15,000.
subject to Councll*o appzovol.
$/ Julion F. Hlrst
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City Motoger submitted the folloulo9 report cootoiolsg odditiomul information for
further consideration of the body:
"Roanoke, Virgiolo
June 13. 1966
memorable Mol'or and City Coutcil
Rovoohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meetltg d May 2, 1966, yon received a letter request
from Mr. T. A. Carter oohiwg on behalf Of the developer provision
of City muter to the mestward expansion er the Crossroads Shopping
Mall.
From an engineering standpoint tau matters have required
revieu.
Agreement has been received betmeen Mr. Brogan and Mr.
Carter as to the arrangement of mater lines within the Center
area and a drawing dated end signed of this relocation alii be made
n part of the Council Clerh's records. Additionally. the
developer will furnish and obtain approval of the Water Oepertuent
of detailed plans and speclficstloss for this construction.
The second question has been of the ~sndllog of storm
drainage. Hr. M. F. Clark, City Eogineert.oe June 6, advised me
us follous:
'Me bare reviewed the proposed pl0t plan fur the
developmeot masterly of the present Crossroads Mall
involving the construction of o depsrtment store
indicated on this plot plan, the matter of storm
drainage mill be adequately provided by means of on
enclosed system and large quantities of storm
water runoff mill not reach Bershberger Road. The
matter of sanitary semer mould not appear to be of
particular concern to the carl, since the dereloper°s
proposal mill only be an · xtension of on Internal
service*and not a main line involving CJt!
The above information is submitted to the City Council ~or
yuur farther consideration in this matter.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julinn F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Wallace E. Grubb, requesting city water surface to his property located on
Northmood Drive, N. W., in Roanoke County, described as Lots 2 and 3, Section 1,
Boruood Subdivision.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the requests of th~ Double T
F. B. Staples, Mr. T. P. Parker and M. E. Bale and Company, and that the mutter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure/ The
motion nos seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUBDS: The City Manager submitted ~ mritten
report, recommending that $?09.60 be appropriated to cover the cost of insurance
on the miniature.train and pedal boats at the Transportation Museum.
Mr. Stoller uu~ed that'Councilconcur in th~ ~e~ommendation of the
City Manager andoffered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m17065) AN OEDINANCE tO amend and reordole Section mill, 'Reczeatloe,
Parka, and Recreakioeal Areas,' of the 1965-66 Appropriatioe Ordioance, and
providing for as emergeocy.
(For full text of Ordixauce, aec Ordinatce Book No. 29, page 281.)
Nra Stellar saved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motioe mss secoxded
by Nr. Mkeeler and adopted by the felloulag vote:
AYES: #easts. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7..
NAYS: None ...........................O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINI~BED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND EESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17047, rezoning a 0.593-acre tract of land located
west of Mhiteside Street, N. E** as propoaed to be ex,ended, neath of Bershberger
Road, described es Official Tax No. 3300201, from General Residence District to
Business District, having previously been before Council for its first reading,
read and laid over, mss again before .the body, Mr. StOller offering the folloeieg
for its second reading and final adoption:
(m17047) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenactTltle XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, Of The Code oi the City of Roeaele, 1956, in relation to ZanieR.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 275.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follomin9 vote: : %.,
AYES: Messrs. Garland; Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None .........~ ................. O.
STREETs AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17040, vacating, discontinuing and
closing aa alley running east and west betmeen Jefferson Street and First Street,
S~ E., parallel to Highland Avenue and Albemarle Avenue, having previously been
before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the Ordinance be amended to re~d as folloms:
"THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City o'f
- Roanoke -that all of that certain alley, 20 feet in width, mostly
undeveloped and unimproved extending approximately 330 feet
length from Jefferson Street to First Street (Orchard Bill),
So E., end betmeen Highland Avenue and Albemarle 'Avenue, S.
as the same is shown oB Sheet 3, S. E. of the Map of the
Official Survey of the City of Roanoke, be, and it hereby is.
permanently vacated, discontinued and closed; ~nd that all
right, title ned interest of the City of Roanoke and of tho
public in and to the same be, and they hereby ave, released
insofar as the Council of the City of Roanoke is empomered so
to do, except that a permanent easement is hereby reserved
by the City of Roanoke for the maintenance, repair and replace-
The notion mas seconded bl Mr. ~heeler and.adopted by the follomtng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pood, Sloller, Wheeler iud
Dillard ......................................... ?.
BAYS:., N.0ne ......... ~ .................
Mr. Stoller then offered the follouing Ordinance, es amended, ~r its
second rending sod flail adoption:
(m17048) AN ORDINANCE permanently Vacating, discontinuing, old closing
that certain alley 20 feet in midth, mostly undeveloped'and unimproved, extending
from Jefferson Street to First Street (Orchard Bill). S. E. and betmeen flighlend
Avenue and Albemarle Avenue, S. E., ns the same fa shone *es Sheet 3, S, E. of the
Map of the Official Survey of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance nook Bo. 29, page
Br. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Cnrlnnd, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AGDITORIGW-COLIS£UM: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure recognizing the Rouaohe Junior Chamber of Commerce for its
support of the Civic Center Bond Issue Election to be held on June 14, 19h6. he
presented sunni uhereupon, Hr. Stoller offered the follouing Resolution:
(=1706§) A RESOLUTION recognizing the efforts of the Roanoke Junior
Chamber of Commerce in support of the Civic Center bond issue election'to be held
on June 14, 1966,
(For full text' of Resoiution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 281.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
S~REET LICBTS-~fATE BIGHMA¥5: Council baring directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure providing for the installation of the underground
portion of a street lighting program for the Route 24 Project at the entire expense
of the City of Roanoke, he presented same.
In this connection, Mr. Jones pointed Out that the llRht$ in question
are tn be installed On the approaches to the bridges in the Route 24 Project, thut
the Virginia Department of Highways has agreed to include the lights on the bridges
as n part of the project and that since it is impossible for the Appalachian Po~er
Company to 9et in on the approaches he is more convinced than ever these lights
should also be a part of the Route 24 Project.
Mr. Stoller moved that action on the matter be deferred and that the City
Manager be directed to confer mith representutives of the Virginia Department of
Bighmays again for the purpose of ascertaining mhether or not the State Highway
Department u/Il Include the entire street lighting program as n part of the Route
24 Project. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimousl~ adopted.
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TAXER: CuRtail haviag'dlre~*ted t'he 'City Attorney' to prepare the proper
repealing the permacal property tax on household goods etd personal effects,
same mhereupon. Mr. Jones
offectJre at midnight, December 31' 1966. he presented ' ~
moved that the follomJeg.Ordiuaoce be placed upon its first reading:
(m17067) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordeim Sec. 1, *Rate of tax on
realty etd personalty, of Chapter 1. 'Current Taxes' of Title VI. 'Taxation,' of the
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1955. os smeaded'~ providing for the exemption from
texatJoB aa tangible personal property th'e hoe'sebold goods and' personal effects
defined as separate items and classified in sectio~ 5~-629.1 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, es amended; end providin5 the time et end after which this ordinance shall
be effective,
WH£REAS. la order to provide revenue for the purposes hereinafter mentioned
It is necessary to impose and levy au annual tax on realty and personalty taxable by
the City, at the rate hereinafter provided, and, in so providing, the Council deems
it proper to make provision for the exemption of certain household goods end
persona.l effects es are hereinafter mentioned,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Rec.
1. *Rate of tax On realty ned personalty' of Chapter 1, *Current Taxes* of Title VI,
'Taxation** of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as amended, be, and said
section is hereby amended and reordained so as to reed'and provide as follous:
Sec. l. Rate of tax on realty and personalty.
Pursuant to section 2, subsection (1), and section 47
of the Roanoke Charter of 1952, as amended, and pursuant to
the provisions of the general lam, and ia order to provide
revenue for the operation and administration of the city
government, the payment of principal and interest upon the
city debt, the operation of the public schools, the support
of e public library, the payment of pensions to Confederate
soldiers, sailors and marines and. their madams and for other
municipal expenses nad purposes, there shall be levied for
the 1967 tax year. nad annually thereafter until othermlse
provided, a tax to be assessed at the rate of $3.45 on
every one hundred dollars of the assessed value of the
following property, namely:
(a) Upon ell real estate and improvements thereon not
expressly exempt from taxation;
(b) Upon all tangible personal property classified in
section 58-§29 of the 1950 Code of Virginia. as amended,
except such household goods end personal effects as are
hereinafter provided to be exempt from taxation;
(c) Upon all bunts and Mat~rcreft classified by section
58-829.2 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended;
(d) Upon all vehicles mithout motive pomer classified
ia section 58-529.3 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, es amended;
(e) Upon nil machinery end tools used in manufacturing
and mining businesses, as classified in section 58-412 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended;
(f) Upon all personal prnperty, tangible in fact, used
or employed ia all trades ned businesses taxable au capital
by the Commonmenlth under Cinpter 0, Title 58, of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as.amended, other than manufacturing and
mining businesses end except for inventory of ~tock on'hand ·
which is held for resale, es provided.in section 58-412 of
said Code, ns amended;
id) Upon all tangible personal property of'public service
corporations, except rolling stock of corporations operating
railroads by steam, as provided in section 58-9 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended;
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(h) Upon nil tangible personal property lensed to guy agency
of the federnl 9overumento gl provided lm section 58-831.1 of the
1950 Code of Virginian ns smonded~ ' '
(i) Upon nil tangible personal property leased from any'agency
of the federnl government, ns provided lm section 58-631.2 of the
1950 Code of Vlrgieln. os smeoded~end
(J) Upon nil other taxable tangible personal property in the
city segregated for local taxation by section 58-9 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, except such household goods etd perlonnl effects
me ere defined end clnssffled is section 58-829.1 of sold Code
of Virginia.
The classes of household goods and persoBsl effects defined
sad classified il subporogrnphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7)
nnd (O) of section 50-829.1 of the 1950 Code of Virgieino os
amended, nhea omsed god used by os individunl or by n foully or
household incident to maintaining on abode, shall be exempt from
the tax levied and imposed in this section.
RE IT FCRVSER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be ia full force sad
effect os of the first moment of the first day of January, 1967.
The notion mas seconded by Mr. Smaller and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Sessrs. Carload, Jones. Pollard, Pond. Sloller. Wheeler and Royor
Uillnrd ......................................... ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SCHOOLS~ Council having previously expressed its approval of a transfer
from The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia to the State Board of
Community Colleges of the title to a 3S-acre site conveyed to the University of
Virginia by the City Of Roanoke at uhutever time title to the property Of the Rosook
Technical Institute of Virginia Polytechnic Institute is likemlse transferred to
the State Board of Community Colleges, Mr. Stoller moved that the following
Ordinance consenting to the conveyance of both tracts of land to the State Board
of Community Colleges be placed upon its first reading:
(~17069) AN ORDINANCE expressing the CltyOs consent to the transfer and
conveyance by the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute to the
Commonmealth Of Virginia, State Board of Community Colleges, of two parcels of land
transfer and conveyance by the Sector and Board of Visitors of the Unlver$it$ of
Virginia to the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Community Colleges, of
the proper City of~icials, to join in the execution, on behalf of the City, of
certain deeds of conveyance to be made in the premises.
WHEREAS, by a certain, deed made and executed by the City under date of
December 17, 1959, the City heretofore gave, donated and conveyed to the Board o'f
Visitors Of the.¥irgi~ia ~Polytechnic Institute o certain 16.23-acre tract Of land
in the City on the south s,ide Of Colonial Avenn~, S. W., mhereon are nam located
certain buildings and facilities of .th~ Roanoke Technical Institute; and
WHEREAS, later, and by virtue of a certain deed made and entered into
on the Srd day of January, 1966, said City further gave, donated and conveyed to
said Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute an additional 18.23-
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acre tract of laud adjoining auld first mentioned tract of laado said 18.23-acre
tract of lead being expressly givee said Board rot educational purposes end uso uud
for the construction thereon or nee facilities es es expumsloe or the existing
futilities of its Roanoke Technical InStitutes a~id lest mentioned deed reserving,
homever, to the City certain express rights uith reference to certain public
drainage facilities or ieatalla~loes more 'particularly mentioned and described
said deed~ ned
WBEBEA$, b~ a certain deed of coeveyuuce made end entered lute older date
of June 3, 1965, said City did give, donate ned ~onvey to the Rector ced Visitors
of the University of Virginia · certain 3S-acre tract of laud situate nm the eorther
side of Colonial Avenue, 5. ~., approximately opposite the properties of the Board
of Visitors of the Virginia Pol~techeic Institute, on thich said 35-acre tract of
laud mas proposed to' be built and constructed certain other net public educational
facilities to he operated h! the University 'of Virginia as its Roanoke Center, end
In which laud a certain easement uae reserved hy the Cit~ fay a ~eter reservoir and
tater mains more particulurl~ described in said deed~ and
WR£R£AS, in pursuance and by authority of certain legislation recently
enacted h~ the General Asseubly of Virginia providing for the establishment end
operation of a system of cemuunity colleges, one of uhlch Is to he located end
operated in the City of Roanoke, it hue been proposed and agreed between said higher
educational boards nod public authorities that all three of the aforesaid tracts
of land, together math all buildings and facilities located and to be located
thereon, be simultaneously transferred and conveyed by their respective present
omners to the Cemmonuealth of Virginia. State Board of Community Colleges, establish
by said recent legislation, said properties to he hereafter owned by the Common-
tealth and held nad operated by said Stnte Board of Community Colleges for the
purposes of public higher education and learning, provision to be made. however,
for making and keeping sufficieet facilities on said properties available for the
educational needs of the University of Virginia's Roanoke Center, ansaid needs nee
exist and may hereafter develop and
~dRREAS, the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute
has requested that the City of Roanoke consent to said Board*s transfer amd
conveyance to the Commoemeulth of Virginia, State Board of Community Colleges, Of
the title to the first tun mentioned tracts of land containing, in the aggregate,
34.46 seres, more or less, in order that said Community College may be established
in the City of Roanoke; and
~EREAS, the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia have.
likeuise, requested the consen~ of the City to their transfer and conveyance to the
Commonwealth of Virginia, State Beard of Community Colleges, of the title to the
35-acre tract of land lying on the northerly side of Colonial Avenue, S. W.. for
the purposes of said Community College; end
h~R~AS, said City, acting through its City Council, is completely millin~
t~give its consent sad approval to the transfer of title to all Of the ahovedescrih!d
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properties to sold Board of Conmunlty Colleges in order that the cause or higher
education lad leorolog be advanced by the establishment of u Community College au
ell surd properties ltd ulth the right of the University of Virginia to continue to
ouch of the same us lo necessary for the purposes of its Roanoke Center.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
said City of Rosoob doth hereby approve mud consent to the transfer old conveyance
by the Baird of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute to the Comuonueulth
of Virginia. State Board of Conmuuity Colleges. of the title to thee tau adjoining
tracts of land situate on the south side of Colonial Avenue. S. W** in the City .
aggregating 34.46 acres, more or less. and doth. likenlse, approve sad consent to
truusfe~ and conveyance by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia to
the Conuonuenlth of Virginia. State Board of Community Colleges. of the title to tho1
certain 35-acre tract of land situate on the northerly side of Colonial Avenue.
S. W.. all of uhich said lands ,ere heretofore given, donated and conveyed by the
City of Roanoke to said BOards of Visitors and Rector. of the respectively, for
furthering the purpose of higher education mud learning In this community and State.
· BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that. in formal evidence of said City's consent
and approval, aforesaid, the RoTor and the City Clerk be. and are hereby authorized
and directed to execute, on behalf of the City. such appropriate consent and
approval ~FovJsIons as ore or ,s~ be incorporated into proper deeds of conveyance to
be used for the purposes aforesaid, provided, ho,ever, that the easements heretofore
reserved in certain portions of said lands by the City for the public purposes
heretofore provided be recognized end retained by the City and that the form of such
deeds of instruments containing said City's consent as aforesaid be approved by the
City Attorney.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Roanoke, ectln9 through its City
Council, doth authorize and agree that the condition subsequent contained and set
out in the aforesaid deed of January 3, 1966, from the City of Roanoke to the Board
of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute conveyln9 18.23 acres of~ said lsnd~
and the condition subsequent contained and set out in the aforesaid deed of June 3,
1965, conveying 35 acres of said land be released insofar as the same constitute on
encumbrance on said lands or a covenant rnnnin9 with the titles thereto.
· he notion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the fol~oMi~g vot~:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard. Pond. Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ ~?.
NAYS: None ..........................~0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Jones. seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
the seating Mas adjourned.
ATTEST:
ty Clerk
AppROVED
Hayor
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COUNCIL, REGOLAR MEETING,
Monday, June 20. 1966.
The Council of the City of E,an,he met Il regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, June 20. 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
teenier hoer, mfth Mn/or Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Carl,nd, Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, #array A. St,lief, Vincent S, Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .................................
ABSENT: None ................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager, Hr. James
Rlncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with n prayer by Dr. George S.
Lightner, Roanoke District Superintendent of Methodist Churches.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
June 6, 196b, and the regular meeting held on Monday, June 13, 1966, having been
furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. St,liar, seconded by Mr. Pond
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof nas dispensed n ~ b and the minutes
approved as recorded.
NEAEING OF Cl~I~NS UpON pUBLIC MATTE"S:
8RIDGES-MATER DEPARTME[~: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of a reinforced concrete ulab deck and the replacement of n
main attached to the Fifth Street Bridge over the
broken
8-inch
iron
Norfolk and Mestern Rallmny Company track&, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, June 20, 1966, and to be opened at that hour
before Council, mayor Dillard asked if anyone hud any questions about the adrertlse-
City Clerk to proceed math the opening of the bids; nhereupon, the City Clerk
opened and read the following bids:
Slab Mater Gross
Bidder Duce Main Sum
Regional Construction
Services, Incorporated $48,837.00 $4,980.00 $53,817.00
Allegheny Construction
Company, Iacorpornted 5?,300.00 4,200.00 61,500.00
J. M. Turner and Company,
Incorporated 62,740°00 3,800.00 66,540.00
McDouall and Mood,
Incorporated 65,300.00 6,200.00 71,500.00
Robertson Construction
Company, Incorporated 67,000.00 · - 5,750.00 72,7S0.00
Mr. St.liar moved that the bids be referred to u committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the
recommendation to include uhether or not traffic on First StreetBridge should be
made tm,-say in the event the Fifth Street Bridge is completely closed.to traffic
'mhile the above repairs are being made, and the City Attorney to prepare the
pro,er measure In accord~ce math the recommendations of the committee. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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Mayor Dillard appointed Uesara, Clarence E. Pond, Chairmen, Julian
HOrst and H. Cletus Hroyles et members of the committee.
ANN£XATION-CONSOLIDATION-BOANOEE VALLEY: Hr. Hampton
Glean Dousing, Co-Chairmen o! the ContolidntioA Study Committee of Roanoke City,
appeared before Council nnd pretested peti¥iens to the City Council of Roanoke Clty,i
Virginia, end to the Honorable Richard T. Edanrds, Judge of the H~stiags Court of the
City of Roanoke, signed by 6,364 qualified voters of the City of Roanoke. asking nad
petitioning Council to effect in accordance with Section 15.1-1131. Code of Virginia
1950, es amended, n consolidation agreement on behalf of the City of Roanoke uith
the County of Roanoke on behalf of the entire County of Roanoke, including the Tones
of Salem and Vistas, Virginia, and to petition the Judge of the Hustings Court of
the CI~ of Roanoke for n referendum on the question, this petition nad all proceed-
lags thereon to be in accordance uith Title 15.1, Chapter 26, Article 4, Code of
Virginia, 1950, ns amended.
Hr. Jones moved that the petitions be received and flied and that the City
Clerk be directed to certify n copy thereof for presentation to the Judge of the
Hustings Court. The motion sas seconded by Rt. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
OUDGET-SCHOOLS: The folloulng communication from the Roanoke City School
Board, requesting the transfer of fond~ in the 1965-66 budget in order to complete
its operation for the fiscal year 1965-66, ~as before Council:
~Jnne 16, 1966
TO the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
City of Roanohe. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting June 14, 1966,
requested City Council to mahe the follouing transfers Of funds
in the 1965-66 budget in order to complete its operation for
the fiscal year 1965-66:
$7,$00.00 2100 - Personal 2200
Services
2,550.00 5700 - Transportation 6100
by Contract
2,500.00 6300 - School 6400
Telephones
1,000.00 6600 - Nater 6400
3,300.00 8500 - Social Security, 8400
Others
5,000.00 9100 ~ Personal 9600
Services
360.00 9100 ~ Personal 9775
SerVices
,2.T50.00 9100 - Personal 9800
Services
1,500.00 9200 - Supplies 7700
300.00 9900 - Contingencies 1:~100
G Travel
2,000.00 9300 - Food 9400
- Supplies
- Personal
Services
- Fuel and
Poser
- Fuel and
Power
- Ret. System
Conttibutio~
- BepIncemeat
of Eqnip.
- Ontn Process-
fag Serv.
- Storage
- Replacement
of FuFn. ~
Equip.
- Ingrade Salary
Increases
- Ret. System
Contributions
$ 5,000.00 9300 - Food 6400 - Fuel iud
Pouar
8,000.00 9300 - Food 6100 - Persoool
Services
3,100.00 9300 - Food 13-100 - lngrode
Salary
Iocrea m a
2,000.00 9300 - Food 13-900 - Contingen-
cies
l,O00.O0 9300 - Fpod 7500 - Mulot.
lustroctlooal
Equip.
3.S00.00 9300 - Food 1100 - Personal
Services
5.600.00 9300 ~ Food 8400 -.Ret,.System
Contributions
600.00 9500 - Maintenance 8600 - Insurance
63.00 9850 ~ Upkeep 6 Op. 9700 - £xtermina-
of Trucks ting Services
51.00 9850 - Upkeep ~ Op. , 9750 - Insured Oeposlt
of Trucks Service
500.00 9850 - Upkeep ~ Op. 7~O0 - ~epnirs to Faro.
of Trucks ~ Equip.
Yours very truly,
S/ A. F, Fisher
A. F. Fisher, Business
Manager. and Clerk of
the Board*
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board
cud offered the folloniug emergency Ordinance:
(#17069) AN ORBINAIqCE to amend and reorduin certain sections of the
1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Uook No. 29, page 206.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Gillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ANNEXATION: A petition addressed to the City Council of Roanoke City,
Virginia, and the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, signed by seventy-eight
per cent of the property ouners in the lindsor Lake Subdivision, requesting that
the lindsor Lake Subdivision be neither annexed by the loan of Salem nor bi the
City of Roanoke, but rather that the Subdivision continue to remain a part of
Roanoke County, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the petition be taken under advisement. The motion
#as seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
INBDSIRIES: A communication from the Roanoke Industrial Development
Authority, advising that an official organizational meeting ~as held on June 7,
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1966, ·t wkich time Nr. James E. Jones mas elected as Chairmsa, Nr. Joke J. Butler.
aa ¥1ce Ch·irma· sad Nr. Robert N. No,dy aa Secrotary-Tresaurer, and that · Renal·ti,
adopted reqneatimg Cam·ell to ·ppropri·te $500 to pr,ride am JmJtJal operating
faad to be ·sad for the necessary min·te bo,h, seal, postage, atari,aery ·nd other
miacell·eeoas items relative to the ,per·mia· of the A·thorityo mas before Council.
Mr, St,lief moved that Co·acil conc·r in the request amd offered the
follonl·g emergency Ordinance:
(·17070) AN ORDINANCE to amend and renrduln Section ·l, 'Co·ncil,' of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordlaaece. ·nd providing for a· emergency...
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 29, page 287.)
Nr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ·as seconded
by Nr. Pond and adopted bi the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Smaller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
COL~CIL: A petition signed by sim members of Council, argin9 the May or
to take him appropriate seat us head of the body, was before Council.
Mayor Dillard lodlcatin9 his willingness to coupl! with the ,ashes of the
members of Council, Mr. Jones moved that the petition be filed. The motion
seconded by Mr. Garland a~d unanimously adopted.
RElenTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC ~ELFARE: ~he City Manager submitted a written
report transmitting · request of the Director of Public ffelfare that $2,000 be
transferred from Emergency Relief to Aid to Permanently and Totally Disabled under
Section =52, 'Public Assistance,' of the 1965-66 budget, for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in th~ request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~17071) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~S2, "Public
Assistance,' of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 287.)
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 ..........................O.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager' submitted u written report transmitting
a request of the Airport Manager that $350 be trnnsferred from Rentals to Personal
Services under Section #89, *Airport,* of the 1965-66 budget, to provide for extra
help for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council coscnr in the request mud offered the
fOllowing emergescy Ordinance:
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AN ORBINA~CE to amend and reordcim Section e89, 'Airport,' of the 1965-66
Appropriation Ordinance, ned providing for si emergficy.
(For.fell tent of Ordinnece, ace Ordinnece Book No. 29,'~psge 288.)
Br. St,lief moved the nd,palos of the Ordlnntce. The motion una seconded
by Br. Pollard ned adopted by the f,Il,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Fond. St,liar, Wheeler nad Hnyor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: Neee ...........................O,
. STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having authorized the employment of Ur. Bari G.
Robertson to appraise fifty-tn, parcels or land for abe proposed O. S. Route 220
Project et i fee of $18,500 end having amah,rimed the employment of Ur. Joe B. Binge
to appraise fifty parcels of land at a fee of $17,$50. the City Manager submitted n
urltten report, advising that · number of donntions have been received from the
property ochers, and recommended that the contract mlth ur. Robertson be reduced to
n fee of $17,275 for the apprnlsnl of forty parcels of land end that the fee of Mr.
Mlngnte be reduced to $16,500 for the appraisal or forty parcels of land.
Hr. St,lief moved that Conncil concur in the recemmendatiou of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17073) A RESOLL~FION authorizing mn amendment of certain contracts for
real estate appraisal services heretofore authorized to be employed by Ordinance NO.
16818, for the City*s U. S. Route NO. 220 Project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 288.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ ~7.
NA~S: ~one ...........................O.
Mr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to pr~pa~e the
proper measures thanking the property owners eh, have donated land. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. 5toiler and onanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted a written re port transmitting n
recommendation of the Personnel hoard that consideration be given to the upgrading
of the pay scale for Fire Dispatcher II so that it be equal with Fire C~ptain, the
City Manager advising that he does not recommend any change lathe positions.
In a discussion of the matter, th, City Manager stated that he plans to
present recommendations of the Personnel Board math regard to upgrading the pay
scale for Fire Dispatcher I to equal the present pay scale for Fire Dispatcher II
and that the pay for Detective Sergeants be raised one grade so that it be eqnnl
math other Sergeants in the Police Department.
In this connection, Mr. Laurence C. Mangrove, Attorney, representing the
Fire Dispatchers, appeared before Council advising that he feels the present and
proposed recommendations of the Personnel Board are related, therefore, they should
be considered at the same time.
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Mr. Wheeler waved that the present recoBwendttJoa of khe Persoeoel Board
be token ooder advisement pending receipt or farther recooweldstions. The nOtiOn
nat secoaded bl MF. Pollard and etioJmoosl! adopted.
STADIUM: The City Rtatger subwitted a written report.advisiog that Mr.
Peter ApoatoloE bas roqueated that the reatal Of Victory Stadium for mrettliag
progress be reduced from 10 per cent of gross receipts and brought iB line with the
geaeral fee of 5 per cent of gross receipts for use of the stadiou.
In this connectiooo Hr. Apostolou appeared before Council and urged that
the rental fee be reduced.
Mr. Stoiler moved that the matter be taken uader advisement Old that the
City Manager be directed to compare the rate charged hy the City of Roanoke math the
rotes charged by olher cities for wrestlfog programs. The motion wna seconded by
Mr. Wheeler tad aatnimoutly adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its last meeting having received t verbal
report from the City manager with regard to a request of Br. Rallace E. Grubb for
city water service to hit property on Northwood Drive, described as Lots R
Section 1, Norwood Subdivision, in Roanoke County, the City Manager submitted
written report, transmitting the request of MF. Grubb.
Br. Stoller moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
actln9 at a committee of the shales The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and
annnlnoasly adopted.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report that the
James Construction Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, has reqlested city water
service to its property located on Greenway Drive, described as Lots 6, ? and 6,
Block 7, North Bills Subdivision, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
unanimously adopted.
The City Reneger also submitted a verbal report advising that Mr. Rs J.
Miller, General Manager, North Ardmore Mater Company, Incorporated, has requested
permission tO connect to the IR-inch water main an U. $. Route 11, approximately
1,O00 feet north Of HallOas College, from the intersection of Keffield Street and
Biscayne Road, n distance of approximately 1,500 feet, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Cnnneil hating previously authorized the employment of
Mr. William M. Bull and Mr. Dewey R. Robertson as appraisers in connection with
the acqaisition Of additional laud necessary for the right of way for the B.
Route 460 Project, the City Manager submitted O arittea report, advising that the
Virginia Department of Highways has approved the employment of Mr. Robertaon,
bat that it has approved Mr. R. F. Farmer. Mechanicsville, Virginia. rather than
Hr. Hall, lo keeping with the poll'cy or the Highuey Deportment to have both a local
and outside appraiser to mark aa projects where two appraisals or each parcel is
required, Mr. Statler then offered the follouiog emergency Ordinance netkoriziog
the employment of Mr. Ferwerc
(si?O?4) AN ORDINANCE eetkoriziag etd concurring in the employment of
necessary ep~reJsol services in connection with the City*e U. So Route 460 Project;
steading certain provisions contained in Ordinance Ho. 16819; etd providing for es
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance see Ordiaoece Hook No. 29, page 269.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes aecoeded
by Mr. Mheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TAXICABS: The City Manager submitted the /allowing report recommending
that the Liberty Cob Company be authorized to operate four taxicabs in the City of
Roanoke:
*Roanoke, Virginia
June 20, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
There Is attached a copy of an application submitted by Mr.
George P. Lawrence, attorney at lam, ia behalf of a request of
Harvey 6. Dudley for the issuance of o *Certificate of Public
Convenience end Necessity* to operate four taxicabs uithfo the
City, A duly advertised public hearing was held by me on June
14, 1966, co this application. Insomuch ns can be ascertained,
ell provisions and requirements of Title 19 of the City Code have
been complied with in considering this application. No written
or verbal objections have been received from any of the present
taxicab firms. All firms were contacted by letter concerning
the application. NO persons appeared at the hearing in objection
and investigations by the appropriate dity departments confirm a
satisfactory report on the record, competence and ability of the
applicant.
It is considered that the business urea that would be served
by this company mill justify the operation of the four vehicles.
The applicant, at the hearing, advised that he intends to start
with tmo vehicles and expand as business develops to four
vehicles over a p~riod of six to twelve months. It is not felt that
the business potential for additional taxicab vehicles in the
City is such that there should be an uncontrolled increase in
their numbers, rather each additional application should he care-
folly considered to avoid overloading the market.
It is recommended that the COnncil' by appropriate ordinance
approve the issuance of four certificates to Liberty Cab Company,
Harvey G. Dudley.
Respectfully submitted, '
S/ Julian F. Hiret '
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the Liberty Cob Company to operate two taxicabs in the
City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT; The City Manager submitted n mritteu report, advising
that at the present time there ere tmelve vacancies in the Fire Department, that
iutervieued nad tm, more to take the entrnuce examination nod that it is hoped to
have all the vecnncles in the Fire Depnrluent filled mithin the next several meeks.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received nnd filed. The motion uns
s~conded by Mr. Pollard nad nnnuiuonsly nd,pred.
RCOG£T-ClT¥ ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted n verbal report advising
that the City Attorney has requested that $175 be transferred from Travel Expense
and Education to Printing nnd Office Supplies under Section =4, 'Attorney,' of the
1965-66 budget, for the remainder or the fiscal year.
Mr. Pollard loved that Council concur in the request and offered the
f,Il,ming emergency Ordinnnce:
(=17075) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reorduin Section =4, 'Attorney,* or
the 19bi-Cb Appropriation Ordinance, nnd providing for en emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 290.)
MF. Pollard u,red the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mos seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the foil,Mangy,ne:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Ilar, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
· NAYS: None ........................... O.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The ~ity Clerk.submitted the folloMing certificate
of the Commissioners of the Civic Center Bond Issue Election held on June 14, 1966,
certifying that 9,941 votes mere cast for the bend issue and 5,424 votes against:
"Me, the undersigned Canvassers of Election, appointed by
the Electoral Board of the City of Roanoke, pursuant to an
Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, on the 18th day of April. 1966, to take the sense
of the qualified voters of the city as therein provided; said
Ordinance being Ordinance No. lb964 and entitled:
· An Ordinance directing and providing for the holding
of on election in the C.i~ of Roanoke, Virginia, to
determine uhether the qualified voters of the City
of, Roanoke will approve an Ordinance No~ 16956, duly
adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the
llth day of April, 1966.*
do hereby certify that at an election held on the 14th day of
Q~ESTION: Shall O~dlnance No. 16956, adopted by the
Council of the City of Roanoke on the llth day of
April, 1966. entitled *An Ordinance to provide for
, the Issue of bonds not to exceed Seven Million Dollars
($7,000,000,00) to defray all costs in connection
Math providing the City of Roanoke with a needed
permanent public improvement, to-wit: a civic center
consisting of on auditorium nad related public
buildings, including land, parking facilities end
landscaping in connection thereMith' be approved?
FOR 99~i
AGAINST 5424
Given nnder our hnnds thia 16th dui of June, 1966.
436
ATTEST:
$/ Yfrgfnie L. Sham
City Clerk"
S/ Byron D, Pnltz
S~ R,.Y~.Cooke
S/ Mt 0 Mood.
S~ Frank A, Eagleby
S/ Jamea Bt Evans
Mr. Stoller moved that the certificate be received nad filed nad that It
he made a part of the Minutes of Council. The motion mss Beconded by Mr. Jones Bed
annnJuonaly adopted.
Mith further reference to the Civic Center, Mr. Rheeler moved that Mr.
J. M. Turner and Mr. B. F. Parrots be appointed aa em-officio members of the Civic
Center Project Committee to serve in an advisory capacity.
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation the request Of Mr..C.R. AdkJns, et al., that property
located on the south side of Elm Avenue, S. M,, betmeen Fourth Street and Fifth
Street, described as Lots 6-9, inclusive, Block IS, Lemis Addition, Official Tax
Nos. 1020606-1020610, inclusive, he rezoned from Special Residence District to
Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted a nritten report,
transmitting n communication from Mr. Arthur ~. Crush, Jr., Attorney, representing
the petitioners, request lng permission t o m2 hdram the petition for rezoning.
Mr. 5toiler moved that Conncil concur in the request and that the
petitioners be granted permission to mJthdrau theirpetition for rezoning. The
motion mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of the Pet Milk Company that property
located on the south side Of Rorer Avenue, S. M., betneen Eleventh Street and
Tmelfth Street, described as Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 29, Rorer Addition,
Official Tax Nos. 1212905, 121290d, 1212903 and 1212902, be reZmedfmn'~ecbll~tidence
District to Business District, the City Planning Commission submitted u written
report, recommending that the request be granted.
Mr. Stoller moved that a public hearing on the mutter be held ut 2:00
p.m., July 11, 1966. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on the
operation of the restaurant at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport submitted the
folloming report:
"Roanoke, Va.
June 14, 1966
To Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Va.
437
Gentlemen:
At the regulvr meeting of Council June 6, 1966 bids mere
opened for the opervtion or the Municipal Airport Res*unrest
ex . ~Ire (5) 7ear lense from tho City. Council eppofxted ·
comilttee cousin*lug o! Mr. Gerlced, Chelrmou, Mr. Follvrd end
Mr. Hirfl to study the Bids esd report to Council mith v
recommendation.
The Committee hos met to excniue the tug (2) bids received
end study the mutter generally end hereby unanimously recommends
to Coeucll:
I. The* the high bid of the Union Neet Co. be
accepted end,
2.That the City purchase on ice Biking machine for
the restaurant Rot to exceed $1,000.00 end.
3. The* the Cleaves Food Service be given up to July
31at 1966 to terminate its Restaurant operation ut
Moodreu Airport.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Robert A, Gerlnnd
ROBERT A, GARLAND, Chairman
S/ Roy R. Pollard Sr. CORMITTEE
ROY R. POLLARO, SR.
S! Julion F~ Hits*
JULIAN F. BIR~'
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee end that the following Ordinance accepting the bid Of tho Union News
Company be placed upon its first rending:
(=17076) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of the Union News Company for
the operation Of the MunJclpl! Airport ~estaurant and Of certain other concessions
under e certain lease of the same from the City; rejecting another bid made for
said concession; authorizing the execution of a five (5) year lease of said Airport
Restaurant premises to the Union ~ews Company upon certain terms and provisions;
end providing for the purchase of an ice-making machine for said Airport Restaurant.
Wl]EREAS, ut the meeting Of the Council held On June 5. 1965, and after
due and proper advertisement had been made therefor, two bids for the operation Of
the Municipal Airport Restaurant and of the Gift Shop and the Vending Machines at the
Roanoke Municipal Airport were opened and rend before the Council and were there-
after referred to e committee for the purpose of tabulation end study nod for
report thereon to the Council; and
h~EREAS, said committee has reported to the Council, under date of June
14, 1966. its tabulation of both said bids and. in addition, a tabulation of
coupsrntive revenues which might be received by the City on the basis Of sold bids.
from ell Of mhtch it appears that the bid of Union Neus Company 15 the highest and
belt bid recelred by the City for the operation of the aforesaid concessions; and
the aforesaid committee has recommended that the bid of said Company be accepted
and that the City provide e oeu ice-making machine to be used math the other
equipment to be mode available to the operator of sold concession.'
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of ROanoke that the
bid of Union News Company made 1o mrtting to the City under date of May 31. 1965
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for the exclusive right to operate the Airport iestssruut, the Girt Shop etd the
Yeadieg Machines iu the Term'Jail Gslldimg et Boiuohe MulJelpsl Airport rot u period
or five (5) years, fid to psy~to the CJty'tbereror u sum eqsul to 8.5% or the gross
receipts therefrom, exclusive or taxes collected from COlaOBers, be Bed said bid
is hereby ACCEl'lEDa Bid the City Manager be Iud he is hereby authorized and
directed, for Old On behalf or the city, to emter into Leuse Agreement mJth the
said bidder providing rot sold bidder's exclusive operction of the aforesaid
concessions rot o period of rive (5) years, consenting on August 1, 1966, sold
lease to castile Ill of the City's requireuents made or the bidders for said
concessions ss set oat ia the Bidding Criteria furnished said bidders iud to be,
otheruise, upon such *form as is'prepared smd approved by the City Attorney.
RE IT FURTR£R GEDAINEO that the bid of The Cleaves Food Service Corporstio~
Bade to the Citl for the operation of the uforeseid concessions be, and said bid is
hereby REJECTED, the Cltl Clerk to so notify said other bidder and to express to
its officials the City's appreciation of said bid.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, from funds appropriated b7 the Council for
the purpose, the City Manager do acquire for the use of the neb operator of the
Municipal Airport Restaurant s new ice-making machine, the same to be made
available to said Union News Company under the provisions of the above-mentioned
lease and together with the other equipment provided by the City for said Airport
Restaurant.
Tbs motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and adoptedbl the folloming v ate:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones° Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................... ~ .....................
NAys: None-& .............~ ............ O.
Mr. Garland theh offered the folloming Resolution teruinating, as of July
31, 1966', a certain temporary operation of the MuniCipal Airport.Restaurant:
(al?07?) A RESOLUTION terminating, as of Jull 31, 1966, a certain
temporary operation of the Municipal Airport Restaurant.
(For full te~( o'f Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29. page
Mr. Garland Bored the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
NAYS: Noue~ .............£ ............
PLAYGROUNDS-GARRAGE REMoYAL: The Special Incinerator Cumulates submitted
the following progress report on t~e Roanoke'City incinerator:
~Progress Report No, ? - Roanoke City Incinerator -
Mark on remodeling the incinerator got off to a slow start
becaus~ of the poor delivery of materials, but is now progress-
ing satisfactorily.
~ORK S~ATOS OF REMODELING INCINERATOR:
The percentage of coup]allan of the more important Items is
439
1, leatollsti0o of steel plato to deflect garbsge belig dumped
ansi from the north mall - Strectural Steel Company, COltrsc-
tar0 smoaet $3,160 - Item complete.
2. Enclose eree around charging beppera - Accomplished by City
forces, $300 allocated o Item complete.
3. HuStle plstes in ash hoppers to prevent leakage of uDder-
fired draft air - Stractorsl Steel Company, coetrsctor,
owouet $1,850 - Item cowplete.
4. Installation of hydraulic piping to 9rntes ned hoists - i~ro
Incinerator end Supply Cowpsoy, smouet $500 - Item complete.
S. Installation of heavier power service line to the City*s
terminal box - Appalachise Fount Company.- Item complete.
Re-electrificstioa of the hoist to provide u power reel arrange-
meat - Jefferson Electric Company, contractor, elOlOt $1S,469 -
Item 85~ complete.
?. Installation of overfired ear fans, controls, pyrometer, etc.,
Change Order X-l, Pyro Incinerator end Supply Company, amount
$13,460 - Item 60~ complete.
6. Installation of spray chawbers, fly ash rewoval equipment,
sludge puups, separators, etc., Change Order X-3, Pyro
Incinerator nad Supply Company, amount $52,950 - SO~ complete.
9. Miscellaneous ~aintenance items for furnaces and allied
equipment, such as repairing a section of floor near the
Pyro Incinerator ned Supply Company, Change Order X-4, amount
$16,200 - 30~ complete.
ADDITIONAL RORK REQUIBED:
In addition to the foregoing items, there still remains the
follouieg work mhich has to be done and should be authorized:
1. A ueatherproof cover for the 2 power reels uhich are located
on the roof of the incinerator and feed poMer to the crane
located below. Estimated cost of the project to be accomplished
by City forces ut an expenditure of $493.
2. Reinforce the outriggers on the crane by the installation
of built-up beams. This work is to be accomplished by City
forces, estimated expenditure $120.
3. Roving the conduit that supplies pomer to the crane mperator*s
cab from directly over the charging chutes to a satisfactory
location in the roof of the building. TO be performed by
Jefferson Electric Company, amount $200.
4. In repairing the furnace walls, os covered by Change Order
X-4, some additional walls fell in as a result of tearing
out the old structure. The necessity for these repairs has
been carefully inspected by Dan Schmartz, President, Pyro
Incinerator and Supply Company, J. $. Frnnklin, Jr., Embank,
Calduell mud Associates, Maintenance Superintendent Harvey,
Incinerator Foreman Booze, and C. E. Pond, Councilman,
Incinerator Committee, and un estimate of the mall and roof
repairs in both furnaces has been secured from Pyro and
they estimate $?,800 will be reqai~ed.
It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized
to issue a change order covering this item.
It is also recommended that $8,613 be appropriated to
the capital acconnt for incinerator improvements.
COMPLE'FION DATE FOR INCINERATOR:
From the information available, the best estimate of uhen
the incinerator will be returned to ~ervice is the last week of
July, 1966.
S/ CT E. Pond
C. E. Pond, Chairman
S/ Vincent S, ~heeler
V. S. ~heeler, Councilman
S/.Julian F, Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
44O
I. Jones geller, Air Pollution
Eagr.
J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell, Pres** Southeast Civic
Roanoke, Virginia,
June 20, 1966."
Hr. Pond moved that Couaci~ concur in the recommeedations of the coamittee
and offered the following euergenc~ Ordinance approving the change order:
(=17078) AN ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an amendment of Change
Order x-4 to the contract of August 16, 1963 betneen the Cit! and Py.ro Incinerator
~ Supply Corporation, providing for the ~epair or re@lnceuent of certain .sintenoece
items for the furnacea and allied equipuent at the City's Incinerator Plant, upon
certain terms and conditions; and providing for sa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 29, page 292.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was aeconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. 6arlaad, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Wa/or
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$8,613:
(=17079) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170, "Capital,"
of the 1965-66 Appropriation 0rdinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 293.)
#r. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion mas seconded by
Rt. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, JOnes, Pollard, pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?-
NAYS: None ...........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 'NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIWS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION
TAXES: Ordinance No.l?06?, repealing the personal property tax on
household goods and personal effects, effective January 1, lgbT, having previously
been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before
the bodl, Wt. Jones offering the following for its second reading and final adoption
(=17067) AN ORDINANCE to aaa'nd nad reordain Sec. 1. *Rate of tax on fault
nnd personalty' of Chapter 1. 'Current Taxes' of Title VI, 'Taxation,' of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, ns amended; 'providing for the exemption from taxation
441
ss tangible perm,eel property the household goods end perm,riel effects defined es
separate items end cleasifJed In section 55-929.1 of the 19S0 Code of Vlrginle, ns
sounded; nad providing the tire et. end rifler nhich this ordinence skoll be effective
(For full text of Ordlnence, see Ordinance B,oh No. 29, page 282.)
Rr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The m,teas UBS seconded
by Hr. Pond end adopted by the f,Il,Ming vote:
AVES: Nesare. Ge,lend, Jones. Pollard. Pond. St,lie,. Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
SCHOOLS: Ordineece No. l?066, consenting to the conveyance by the Boerd
of Visitors of the Virginie Polytechnic Institute to the Coumonuealth of Virginia,
State Board of Comuunity Colleges. of tmo percels of land aggregating 34.46 acres.
more or less. end the conveyance by the Rector end B,etd of Visitors of the Dniversi
of Virginia to the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Community Colleges. of
another adjacent parcel of lend containing 35 acres, u,re or less. buying previously
been before Couscil for its first reading, read and laid over, mas again before the
body, Mr. Jones offering the f,Il,Ming for its second reading and final ado~ ion:
(~l?06B) AN ORDINANCE expressing the City's consent to the transfer and
conveyance by the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute to the
Cnmmonmealth of Virginia, Stale Board of Community C,lieges. of tn, parcels of land
aggregating 34.46 acres, more or less; expressing the City*s similar consent to the
transfer and conveyance by the Rector and Doard of Visitors of the University of
Virginia to the Commonmenlth of Virginia, State Roard of Community Colleges, of
another adjacent parcel of land containing 35.0 acres, more or less; and authorizin
the proper City officials to join in the execution, on behalf of the City, of
certain deeds Of conveyance to be made in the premises.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance B,oh No. 29, page 263.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconded
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the fall,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizin9 the furnishing of city Mater service to several
properties located la Roanoke County, he presented same; Mhereupon, Mr. Wheeler
offered the f. Il,Ming Resolution:
(=17090) A RESOLL~ION authorizing the City Manager to approve certain
metered water connections and mater main extensions, and two se#er connections to
certain premises and areas located Outside the corporate limits of the City, upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. se, Resolution Book No. 29, page 293.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion Mas sec~ de
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: M,sara. Garland, J,a,so Pollard, P,ed, St,lief, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................ r ........... 7.
NAYS: Noun ...........................O.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mayor Dillard brouoht to the attention of Council
the efforts of Senator A. Millis Robertsoo to have certain amendments to the
Federal Dousing Lam enected by the United States Congress, the effect of mhich moult
greatly eld the City of Roanoke im its efforts to build aud. acquire · Civic Center,
and voiced the opinion that Council should urge Senator Robertson to continue his
vigorous support of the legislation eon pending In Congressl uhereupoe, Hr. Jones
offering the f,Il,hinD Resolution:
(mi?081) A RESOLUIION r~tuting to the Roanoke Civic Center.
(For full text of E,solution, see E,s,lotion D,ok NO. 29, page 295.)
Mr. Jones u,red the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos seconded bl
Mr. Wheeler sad adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,Ilar. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TAXES: Legislation having bees passed at the 1966 session of the General
Assembly authorizing localities to levy a one percent general retail sales tax.
Mr. Wheeler offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance imposing and levying a local
general retail sales tax of one percent, effective September 1. 1966:
(217082) AN ORDINANCE iuposing and levying a locul general retail sales
tax authorized to be levied by §58-441,49 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended
to provide necessary revenue for the Clty*s general fund; prescribing the date
upon which this ordinance shall take effect; providing for the codification of the
provisions hereof as Chapter lO.1 of Title Vl of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956; providing for transmittal of a certified copy hereof to the State Tax
Commissioner; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordlflance Book No. 29, page 295.)
Mr. Wheeler 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, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................O.
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the following Ordinance repealing the local
retail sales and use tax of tm, percent be placed upon its first reading:
(m17083) AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 16912, heretofore adopted
on January 3, 1966, b,in9 oil of Chapter 10, Title VI, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1955, imposing and levying a retail sales and use tax from March 1, 1966,
and providing for the collection thereof and prescribing certain penalties; and
providing the dates upon uhich the provisions of this ordinance shall bec,Be
effective.
443
MBRR£AS, this Council ken by ordinance levied a general retail sales tax
at the rate of one (1) per cent to be added to the rate of the State soles rex
imposed by Chapter 151 of the 1966 Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia, said
general retail sales nad use tan to become effective on and after September 1. 19661
and
h~RRRAS, ~50-441.49 of Chapter 151, aforesaid, provides, In part, that aa
city, tone or ceuety shall impose or continue to impose ney local general soles oF
ese tax or Bey local general retail sales or nme taw after the State taw imposed
by Chapter 151 of the 1966 Acts of the General Assembly of Virginia becomes effectiv
except ns authorized by §58-441.49 of said Chapter.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ns follows
That. effective at and adter the lust moment of the 31st day of August.
1966, Sec. 2 of Chapter 10, Title VI. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956.
II amended by Ordinance No. 16812 adopted aa the 3rd diy of January, 1956, levying
and imposing a certain retail sales and use tax effective from the Ism day of March.
1966. be. and said Sec. 2 of Chapter 10. Title VI, of the Code of the City of
Ronnoke, i956, aforesaid, be and is hereby REPEALED; provided, however, that such
repeal shall in nowise affect or impair the validity of any tax assessed or
assessable under the provisions of the aforesaid chapter and ordinance upon any
prior to the 1st day of September. 19661 and
That, effective as of the last moment of the 31st day of December, 1966,
the remaining provisions of Chapter 10, Title VI, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
1956, as amended by Ordinance No. 16812, aforesaid, Imposing and levying n retail
sales and use tax and providing for the payment and collection thereof, for certain
exceptions thereto, and defining certain violations and prescribing penalties
therefor, be, and are hereby REPEALED.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council that the several provisions of this
ordinance shall be in force and effect at the times hereinabove provided.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LANDMARKS: Mr. Pond voiced the opinion that the public fountain located
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pond offered the following
(~17084) A RESOLUTION authorizing theremoval, for relocation, of a
Avenue and 2nd Street, N. E.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 297.)
Hr. Pond a,red the adoption O~ the Res,lotion. The eotioe uas secoeded
by Mr. Pollard sad adopted by'the fell,ming vote:
AYR$: Messrs. Gerlaudo J,les, PollaFdo Pond. St,lief, Wheeler ned Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 7.
NAYS: Nome ........................... O.
CELEBBATIONS: Mr. Wheeler advised Council that there is s Natioesl
aoreeent to encourage · wider celebration of the Fourth of July by the citlnens of
the United States.
Ie this connection. Mr. R. E. Gasper,Ii. representing the Roanoke
Hiesnis Club. appeared before Council and requested that the Mayor Issue a
proclcestion urging nil citinens to participate in the celebrntlou of the Fourth
of July by displaying the American Flag and ringing bells eof four einutes
beginning at 2 p.m.. July 4. 1966.
Hr. Wheeler thee saved that the Mayor be directed to iss,e a @r,cimmerian
in accordance eith the request of Hr. Gasper,Ii. The u,elan ~as seconded by Hr.
5toller smd unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Rro Pond and unanimously ado~ ed,
the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL NBETING,
Rouduy, Jane 20, 1966,
The Council of tke City of Roanoke met lo special meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Nneicipnl Building. Monday. June 20, 1966. at 10:00 p.m.. witk
Wayor Dillard presiding, for the purpose of considering the report and recommen-
dations of the Salary Committee regarding the salaries of the unclassified officers
and employees of the city, pursuant to Section ?, Cha~ter 13. Title II. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland. James E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Nurray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard ...............................
ABSENT: None ...............O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hirer, City #anoger, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mayor Olllar~ stated that the special meeting
of Codncil has been called for the purpose of conslderin9 the report and recom-
mendations of the Salary Committee regarding the salaries of the. unclassified
officers and employees of the city, pursuant to Section ?, Chapter 13, Title
of The Code o~ the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,'and submitted the following
report:
*May 27, 1966
To the Honorable Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Councilmen:
Your Salary Committee, appointed by Resolution No. 16,135,
adopted on November 23, 1964, to make a report and recommen-
dation to Council for salaries of the unclassified officers
and employees of t~e city, pursuant to Yitle 2, Chapter 13,
Section 17, of the Code Of the City of Roanoke of 1956, as
amended, has made a thorough study of the onclassified Officers
and employees and recommends the following schedule of salaries
for the Budget Year beginning July 1, 1966 and ending Jnne 30,
1967, and that the salaries be retroactive to January 1, 1966,
in compliance with an Ordinance stating that the salaries of
officers and employees would be retroactive to that date, as
follows:
City Manager, Julian F. Dirst
City Auditor, J. Robert Thomas
City Attorney, James N. Rlnconon
City Clerk, Virginia L. Shaw
Judge, Juvenile ~ Domestic Relations
Court, ~llbur J. Austin
Chief Municipal Judge.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick
Judge, Municipal Court
Robert L. 0narles
$21,000.00
14,000.00
!3.000.00
8,000.00
10,800.00
10,800.00
9.800.00
Judge, Huelcipol Court
George H, Dillard
Substitute Judge, MonJclpul Court.
Harris 5. Blrckfield
Substitute Judge, Haoicipol Court,
iJlmer F. Dillard
leul Estate Assessor,
Charles $. McNulty, Jr.
Director of Public Helfare,
Bernice F. Jones
Superintendent of Police,
Frank H. Hebb
Fire Chief, Sidney M. Vaughan
Building Commissioner,
Louis 6. Leftwich
Air Pollution Engineer,
L. Jones Keller
*Director of Public ¥orhs.
Ho Cletus Droyles
City Engineer, Hillian F. Clark
Airport Manager. Marshall L. Harris
Clerk of the Markets,
Donald R. Noleu
Rex T. Mitchell, Jr.
Library Director (Vacant)
Planning Director.
Dexter L. Smith
Superintendent, Sewage Treatment Plant.
Harold S. Zimmerman
Manager. Hater Department.
Joseph A. Brogan
Delinquent Tax Collector,
Edwin A. G. Ellis
Purchasin9 Agent,
flaeford fl. Thompson
Personnel Director,
David S. Ferguson
Commissioner of Health.
William H. Keeler, M.D.
Assista:t City Attorney
(Vacant)
Chancery, Anne D. Shelor
Alfred N. Gibson
William F. Griggs
9,200.00
2,?00.00
2,700.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
9,500.00
8,500.00
9,200.00
?,000.00
12,000.00
11,500.00
9,000.00
5,800.00
9,200.00
9.360.00
10,500.00
8,500.00
10,000.00
6,100.00
8,500.00
9,500.00
16,500.00
10,000.00
4,400o00
4,~0.00
9,600.00
9,600.00
5,500.00
13,500.00
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Deputy Clerk, Patrlclu Teutereoo
Depoty Clerk, Robert F. Flanell
Deputy Clerk, Roger D. Sink
Deputy Clerk, Nary J. Doodulo
Deputy Clerk, Nor,ha P. Allison
Deputy Clerk, Lena M. Testerman
Deputy Clerk. Carolyn K. Whit,
Deputy Clerk, Ruth R. Dillard
Deputy Clerk, Clara [. Gray
Deputy Clerk Photographer,
Margaret Byrd
Assistant Photographer,
Ruby T. Perdue
Deputy Clerk, (Vacant)
Deputy Clerk. (Vacant)
Deputy Clerk. (Vacant)
$ 6,480.00
6,460.00
5,304.00
4,~O0.00
5,304.00
6,240.00
4,128.00
4,344.00
4.344o00
5,040.00
3,840.00
4,126.00
3,744.00
3,5T6.00
Respectfully submitted,
S/ ,Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent $. Wheeler
S/,,Murray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller
S~ Benton O. Dillard
Denton O. Dillard, Chairman*
Council agreein9 to fixing the increase in the salaries of the City
Manager and the City Auditor effective July 1, 1q65, and to certain adjustments
in the proposed salaries of the City Clerk, Municipal Court Judges, Superintendent
of Police, Fire Chief, Building Commissioner, Director of Public Works. Assistant
City Auditors and the Registrar, Mr. Pond offered the followio9 e~ergency
Ordic~nce:
(u17065) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of certain
unclassified officials and employees of the city; providing that such compensation
be made retroactive to January 1, 1966; and providing for anemergency.
WHEREAS. the Council's Salary Committee, appointed by Resolution No.
16135, adopted on November 23, 1964, has submitted its report and recommendatlen
for fixing the salaries of the officers and employees of the city placed in the
unclassified service pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 13, Section ?, of The Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956; and
WHEREAS, funds sufficient to pay for the increased compensation herein
fixed is being appropriated by the Council in the city's 1965-66 BudRet;and
WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the municipal government, an
emergency is declared to exist in order that this Ordinance take effect upon its
passage and be retroactive to the extent herein provided.
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
annuat compensation of the following unclassified-officials and employees or the
city be, mad the sane is hereby fixed at the follonlng sums, effective as or the
1st day of January, 1966~
City Attorney~ Janes N. Elncauez
City Clerk, Virginia L. Shaw
Judge, Suvenfle ~ Doeestic
Relations Court,
Wilbur J. Austin
Chief Municipal Judge.
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick
Judge, Municipal Court,
Robert L. Quarles
Judge, RunJclpal Court,
George H. Dillard
Substitute Judge, Municipal Court,
Harris S. Hirchfield
Substitute Judge, Hunicipal Court,
Milner F. Dillard
Real Estate Assessor,
Charles S. HcNulty, Jr.
Director of Public Welfare,
Bernice F. Jones
Superintendent of Police,
Frank H. Webb
Fire Chief, Sidney W. Vaughan
Building Commissioner,
Lewis G. Leftwlch
Air Pollution Engineer, I. Jones Keller
Director of Public Works, B. Cletus Broyles
City Engineer, William F. Clark
Airport Manager, Marshall L. Harris
Clerk of the Markets, Donald RD Nolen
Director of Parks and Recreation
Rex T. Mitchell, Jr.
Library Director (Vacant)
Planning Director, Dexter L. Smith
Superintendent, Sewoge Treatment
Plant, Harold S. Zlmmer~an
Manager, Mater Department, Joseph A. Brogan
Delinquent Tax Collector Edwin A. 6. Ellis
Purchasing Agent,
Bueford B. Thompson
Personnel Director, David S. Fergusou
13,000.00
8,100.00
10,000.00
11,500.00
10,000.00
10,000.00
2,TO0.O0
2,TO0.O0
10,000.00
10,000.00
9,630.00
6,610.00
9,300.00
T,O00.O0
12,250.00
11,500.00
9,000.00
5,~00.00
9,200.00
9,360.00
10,500.00
B,500.O0
10,000.00
6,100.00
8,500.00
9,500.00
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Commiasloner or Health,
Hilliam H. Keeler. HO $ 16,500.00
Assistant City Attorney
(Vacant) 10,000,00
Secretary, Hastings Court,
Lorraine M. Krall
4,400.00
Secretary, Court of Law and
Chancery, Anne D. Shelor
Assistant City Auditor,
Alfred N. OJbs9n 9,000.00
Assistant City Auditor,
Milline F. Grigg$ 9,000.00
Registrar, Hell C. Irvin $,700.00
Clerk of Courts, Malker H.
Carter. Jr. 13,500.00
Deputy Clerk, Patrlcia Test*tmon 6,460.00
Deputy Clerk, Robert F. Finn*l] 6,460.00
Deputy Clerk, Moger D. Sink 5,304.00
Deputy Clerk. Mary K. Goodwin 4,800.00
Deputy Clerh, Martha P. Allfsofl 5,304.00
Deputy Clerk, Lena M. Testerman 6,240.00
Deputy Clerk, Juanita L. Simons 4,600.00
Deputy Clerk, Carolyn K, Nhitt 4,128.00
Deputy Clerk, Ruth K. Dillard 4,344.00
Deputy Clerk, Clara K. Gray 4,344.00
Deputy Clerk Photographer,
Margaret Byrd 5,040.00
Assistant Photographer,
Ruby T. Perdue 3,640.00
Deputy Clerk, (Vacant) 4,128.00
Deputy Clerk, (Vacant) 3,744.00
Deputy Clerk, (Vacant) 3,5?6.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
annual compensation of the following unclassified officials and employees of the
city be, and the same is hereby fixed at the following sums, effective as of the
1st day of July, 1966:
City Manager, J~lian F. Hirst $ 21,000.00
City Auditor, J. Robert Thomas 14,000.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance be in
full force and effect upon its passage to the extent provided herein.
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.
On motion of Ur. Stoller, seconded by Ur. 6nrlnnd end nnonlmously odopted,
the meeting .ns adjourned.
AppRoVED
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Jane 27, 1966.
The Council of the City o! Roanoke met ia regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, June 27, 1966, at 2 p.m,, the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEt: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R, Pollard,
St** Murray A. Stoller, Vincent $. Mheeler and Mayor Uenton O. Dillard ............
AHSEA'T: Councilman Clarence E. POAd .................................... I,
OFFICERS,PRESEtS: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr, James N.
[incanoo, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
XNVOCATION~ The meeting Mas opened uith a prayer by the Reverend Robert L.
Chadwick, Retired Baptist Minister.
MI~U~E$: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
June 20, 1966, and the special meeting held on Monday, June 20, 1966, having been
f2rnlshed each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas dispensed with and the minutes
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing and
instalIlng on a teA-year lease basis the dial-telephone and paging system at Roanoke
Municipal (Noodrum) Airport, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
2 p.m., Monday, Jane 27, 1965, and to be opened at that hoar before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone bad any questions about the advertisement, and no repre-
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Bidder Item No. i. Item No. 2. Item No. 3. Item No. 4~
Jaegle Faint amd Varnish
Company $3,240.00 $1,600.00 $1,765.00 $2,295.00
Murphy Paints, Incorporated 3o300.00 I,T20.O0
Fritmo Safety Corporation 30960.00 2,000.00 2,254.50
Atlantic Varmish ~ Faint
Co** Inc. 4,960°00 2,300.00 10912°50
Nudges Lumber Corporation , 6,060.00 2o940.00 2,475.00 2,425.00
Dominion Signal Company, Inc. 2,448.00
The Shermln-Milliams Company 20508.75
Mr. Jones 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 with the recommenda-
tions of the committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, St., Chairman, Julian F,
Hirst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMHUNICATIONS: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
meat for bids on furnishing ?,450 feet of communication cable and 1,500 feet of
traffic signal cable, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.,
Monday, Jane 2?, 1966, 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 folloming
bids:
Graybar General
Chester Cable Tale-Mire Supply Electric Electric
Item No. I $3,898.21 $4,157.10 $4,168.28 $4,283.75
Alt. A 3,965.64 4,231.60 . 4,168.28 4,283.75
Alt. B 4,293.44 40581.75 4,466.20 4,569.20
Alt. C 4,439.08 4,738.20 4,730.75 4,872.30
Alt. D 4,324.73 4,619.00 4,466.28 4,589.20
Alt. E 4,470.75 4,768.00 4,730.75 4,872.30
Item No. 2 255.00 262.50 211.50 225.00
Mr. Garland moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointe
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst
WATER DEPARTMENT; Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and delivering ductile-iron water pipein carload lots to the City of
July 1, 1966. and ending June 30, 1967, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, June 27, 1966, and to be opened at that hour before
and 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 folloming bids:
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Lyochbarg Fouodry Company - $154,332.00
Gloeorgue Pipe amd Foundry Company - 156,644,00
James B, Clam nad Sons, Incorporated - 15B,~85,00
Amerlcao Cast Iron Pipe Company - 158,673,00
O. S. Pipe and Foundry Company - 161,196,50
Mr, Wheeler moved that the bids be referred to o 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. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Hessrs. Hurray A. Stoller. Chairman. Julian F.
Direr and Joseph A. Brogan as members of the committee.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing and delivering water meters and parts to the City of Roanoke Water
Department. as and ahem ordered, daring the fiscal year beginning Jaly 1, 1966, and
ending June 30, 1967, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m..
Monday, June 27. 1966, and to be opened at that hour before Council. Mayor Dillard
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative
resent 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:
Hersey-Sparling Meter Company $70,612.20
Badger Meter Manufacturing Company 82,911.7h
Neptune Meter Company - B4,651.55
Rockwell Manufacturing Company - 84,002.4B
Mr. Garland 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 tbe proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the com-
mittee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso Murray A. Stoller, Chairman, Julian F.
Hlrst and Joseph A. Brogan as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Willis M. Anderson, Attorney, represent-
ing Mr. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., et mx., requesting that property located on the south
aide of Orange Avenue, N. W., between Peach Road and Fifth Street, described as
part of Lot 7, Block 2, Official Survey Northwest ?, Official Tax No. 2020213,
and Lots 9-13, inclusive, Block 2, Official Survey Northwest ?, Official T~x Nos.
2020216-2020220, inclusive, be rezoned from General Residence District to Business
District, was before Council.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the request was referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the Materials - Eallding and Property accoont under Section #290,
*Distribution and Transmission,* of the 1965-66 Mater Department Budget, is
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ovevdraue, mainly because of street restoration, and recommeoded that $2,000 be
transferred from Capitol Outlay from Revenue under #Hun-Operating Expense" to
this account to meet requirements for the balance of the current fiscal year.
Hr, Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation ur the City
manager and offered the follomlng emergency Ordinance:
(s17086) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain 'Non-Operating Expense'
and Section #290, 'Distribution and Transmission,' of the 1965-66 Mater Fund
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 302.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeier and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O, (Rt. Pond abseot)
PAY PLAN: Council having deferred action on a recommendation of the
Personnel Board that the pay scale for Fire Dispatcher II be upgraded to equal the
pay ~cale for Fire Captain pending receipt of further recommendations of the
Personnel Board, the City Manager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 27, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There are attached and submitted to you recommendations from
the Roanoke City Personnel Board as follows:
1. That Police Detective Sergeants be reclassified from
Range 20 ($442-$568) to the same range as Detective
Sergeant Supervisors and Police Sergeants who are at
Range 21 ($464-$596).
2. That Police Communications Sergeants, Range 20,
($442-$568) be raised to Range 21 ($464-$596) to be
on the same range level as Police Sergeants.
3. That Fire Dispatchers I, who are the dispatchers with
the Life Saving Crew, and who are in Range 13 ($312-
$400) be increased to Range 20 ($442-$568) which is the
range of Fire Dispatchers II who are the dispatchers
for the Fire Department in the Communications Room.
In these recommendations, I do not concur as it continues to
he my feeling, at the present, that the allocations of these
positions under the new Pay Plan ore proper in consideration of all
related facts.
These recommendations of the Personnel Board are submitted
for the City Council's consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Blrst
City Manager'
In this connection, Er. Lawrence C. Mangrove, Attorney, representing the
Communications and Docket Sergeants, the Fire Dispatchers II and one of the
Detective Sergeants, appeared before Council and pointed out that the Personnel
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Board has the authority to classify city employees, but that it is his understanding
Council adopted the Classification Plan mithout first obtaining the approval of the
Personnel Board.
After a discussion of the matter, Council indicating that it mas under the
impression at the time it adopted the Classification Plan the Personnel Board hod
morked with the consultants in the preparation thereof, Mr. Wheeler moved that the
recommendations of the Personnel Board be taken under advisement for consideration
along with previous recommendations of the Personnel Board. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
NATBR DEPARTHENT: Council at its last meeting having received a verbal
report from the City manager uith regard to a request of James Construction Company
of Roanoke, Incorporated, for city water service to its property located on Greenuoy
Drive, described as Lots 6, 7 and O, Block 7, North Hills Subdivision, la Roanoke
County, and having taken the matter under advisement as a committee of the whole,
the City manager submitted a written report, transmitting the request of James
Construction Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and advised that the Rannger of the
Water Departaent has investigated this request and found that the applicant owns
property which fronts on a city water main and that the requirements would be for
service taps.
The City Manager recommending that the request be granted, Mr. Wheeler
moved that the matter be referred to the ~ity Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its last meeting having received a verbal
report from the City Bonager with regard to a request of Mr. R. J. Miller, General
Manager, North Ardmore Water Company, Incorporated, for city water service to its
property by connecting to the 12-inch water main on U. S. Route 11, approximately
1,000 feet north of Hollins College, from the intersection of Keffield Street and
Biscayne Road, a distance Of approximately 1,500 feet, in Roanoke County, and'
having taken the matter under advisement as a committee of the wholet the City
Manager submitted a written report, transmitting the request of North Ardmore Water
Company, Incorporated, and advised that the Manager of the Water Deportment is
still investigating this request.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
filed in connection with Council*s study of the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having taken the request of Mr. Wallace E.
Crobb for city water service to his property on Northwood Drive, described as Lots
2 and 3, Section 1, Norwood Subdivision, in Roanoke Connty, under advisement as
a committee of the mb*lo, the City Manager submitted a mritten report, advising
that since the request involves only a meter connection to a main mithtn the
street it is his recommendation that the request be granted.
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Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur la the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the foil*wing Resolution:
(alTO0?) A RE$OLB!ION authorizing the City Manager to approve c metered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 2g, page 303.)
Mr. iheeler moved the odoptioa of the Res,Intron. The motion naa seconded
by Mr. Pollard nnd adopted by the following vote:
AY£5: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, 5toiler, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................6.
NAYSI None .............................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
STADIUM: Council having token under advisement the request of Mr. Peter
Ap*st*low that the rental of Victory Stadium for wrestling programs be reduced
from 10 per cent of gross receipts and brought in line mfth the general fee of
5 per cent of gross receipts for use of the Stadium and having directed the City
Manager to compare the rate charged by the City of Roanoke pith the rates charged
by other cities for wrestling programs, the City Hanager submitted the foil*ilar
report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
June 27, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
We have, in response to the Council*s request at your last
meetingt attempted to look further into the matter Of the
#restling fees at the Stadium. Other than what in given below,
not a great deal of additional evidence has been brought to
light. There is little written background on the handling and
consideration of this matter.
The Stadium Advisory Committee on July 16, 1962, adopted a
recommendation to the Council that rental of Victory Stadium for
wrestling be changed from $75.00 per night or 10~ of gross
receipts whichevev Is greater to $50.00 per night or $~ of gro~s
receipts whichever is greater. The Committee also recommended
the change become effective immediately should City Council
concur with their motion.
Discussing the above change it was the feeling of the
Stadium Advisory Committee that should City Council approve
their motion it would bring rental of the Stadium for wrestling
in line with other reotal activities nou using the Stadium.
Cost of the audio system and Stadium lights, Of course, ~ould
remain the same.
The records of the Council indicate that at a meeting of
August 27, 1962, 'a motion to concur in the recommendation of
the Stadium Advisory Committee failing to carry, the recom-
mendation was rejected**
Ur. Mitchell bas checked with six cities as to fees for
stadium or outdoor wrestling in munioipally-owned facilities
and has obtained the following information:
*1. Danville, Va. $90.00 complete rental fee.
2. Salem, Va. ~150.00 or 15~ of the gross gate,
mhlchever is greater.
3. Richmond, Va. $500 or 5~ of the gross gate,
mhichever is greater
4. Lynchburg, Va. $100.00 or 10% of the gross gate,
whichever is greater.
S. Norfolk, Ye. No rental ordinance due to absence of
urestling outdoors.
6. Oreensboro, N. C~ No rental ordinnace due to absence or
urestling outdoors.'
This is submitted for your further consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
In a discussion of the matter, the City Manager pointed out that actually
the City has been charging Mr. Apostolou $50 per night, or 10 per cent of gross
receipts, whichever is greater, rather than $?5 per night, or 10 per cent of gross
receipts, uhichever is greater, as contained in the report Of the Stadium Advisory
Committee, and that he hnows of no reason why the rental can*t be reduced to $50
per night, or S per cent of gross receipts, whichever is greater.
Mr. Pollard moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure reducing the rental, The motion was seconded by Mr. Oarland and
unanimously adopted.
· ATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred the question of extending a
6-inch water main from Brandon Arenue. S. ~., orer an easement at the Towers
Shopping Center site to serve certain properties in the vicinity of Oakwood Orire
now serred by a 2-inch private water line back to the City Manager for further
atuoy, report ano recommendation, the ~tty Manager submitted a written report.
transmitting a communication from Mr. Ralph L. Altice. TT30ak~ood Drive. S.
offering to donate an easement across his property to permit a connection with the
existing water line, and advised that be would llhe an additional week in which to
submit a further report on the matter.
In this connection, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hampton Davis appeared before Counci!
and advised that they would prefer to continue use of the R-inch water line from
the proposed easement over the Towers Shopping Uenter site rather than replacing
the 2-lnch private eater line with a 6-inch water main the entlte distance as
previously suggested,
Mr. Pollard moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded byMr.,Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: Zhe City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanohe for the month of'May, 1966,
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SZREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted the folloaing
resolotion recommending that several streets and alleys in the East Gate - Midway
section be vacated, discontinued and closed:
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IHEREAS, the City of Roanoke ShHlld strive to limit uccess to
major arterial bigkuays for minor traffic, und
WHEREAS~ the City bus numerous mapped but undeveloped streets
and ulleys creating lend derelopmeut problems, Ignoring topo-
grnphical limitations, nad frequently resulting In u liability
to the City, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has examined the East Gate-
Widuu~ sections of the Girl and found unnecessary access points
to U.S. Route 460 iud u poorly mapped und generally substandard
street pattern, and
WHEREAS, plans bare been prepared for street and alley closings
ia the East Gate-Midway area,
HOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RE$OLYEO that the City Planning Commission
does herewith recommend that Cia; CooacJl proceed wilb the
necessary measures to close, discontinue and vacate, subject to
retention by the City of all necessary utility easements, the
fellolJag streets and alleys:
SERER SHEET a
1) Alley through Hlock Il Glen Falls Sabdlaislon
2) " 17
3) # 3 Jackson Park - Lilly ¥ieu Land Co.
4) # 4
6) '
?) 2 Alleys
6) " 9
9) Keswick Ave.,
10) Edmund Are.,
SERER SHEET · 322
1) Alley throngk Block 40 East Gate Addition
2) " 41
3) 10 Jackson Park - Lill~ ¥ie~ Land Co.
5) 12
6) 14
?) 1~-1/2
H) 15
9) Alley through Block 17 Jackson Park - Lilly ¥ie~ Land Co.
10) ~
11) Walton St., NE, from Eastern Ave., NE, to Purcell Are., NE
12) Tuck Bt., NE, from Rallace Are., HE, to Orange Ave., NE
13) Light St.~ NE, from Eastern Are., NE, to Orange Ave., NE
14) Purcell Ave.,
15) Hilton St., HE, from Orange Ave., HE, to Archbold Ave., NE
~E~ER SHEET a
1) Alley through Block 13 Lilly ¥ie~ Land Co.
2} ' 16
3) 20
4) Alleys I Kenwood Addition
5) ' 2
6) Alley 3
7) 20th St., NE, from Purcell Ave., NE to Orange Ave., NE
In addition to the foregoing, the City Planning Commission
further recommends that steps be taken to close discontinue and
vacate Osborne Street, NEt from Purcell Avenne, NE, to Orange
Avenue, HE, to Orange Avenue, NE, as soon as the proposed
extension of Eastern Avenue, NE, is completed.'
Mr. StoIler moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure providing for the appointment of vleuers and
the holding of a public hearing at 2 p.m., July IH, 1966. The motion ~as seconded
by Mr. ~beeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COHMITTEES:
Rids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on Monday, June 20, 1966, for construction of a
Cast iron watermain attached to the Fifth Street Bridge over the
Norfolk and Western Railway Coupnny tracks. As shown on the
attached tabulation of bids, the low bid was submitted by
Regional Construction Services, Inc., of Roanoke.
Your committee met to study the bids on Wednesday, June 22.
Since the Norfolk and Western Is involved in this project, #essrs.
Oerriag nod ~aaely o[ their bridge dfrlsfoa sat fa on the
meeting. The Iow bid was found to be la order end the submitting
firm considered reliable and capable. A certain amount of
unpredictable work mill probably develop; this could include
~uch items as cleaning and painting existing decking is removed.
The specifications for the project provide for such work to be
paid on the basis of cost plus 15~. Inspection and testing
services mill also be required during thecourse of the job.
Considering possible extra work and testing, it was decided that
the sum Of lO~ of the bid price [or the decking, or approximately
$5,000 additional funds, should be appropriated. Such monies
will only be authorized as absolutely necessary to provide a
thorough and complete Job.
The water line portion of the project will be paid out of
existing Rater Department replacement funds. The ~orfolk and
new bridge deck. The sum of $47,000 is available in the current
65-66 budget under account R4-Sl, Bridge Repair. It Js racom=ended
that a Contract be awarded to Regional Construction Services,
Inc., in the amount of $53,817.00 and that the sum of ST,O00 be
appropriated to account R4-51, Bridge Repair, to cover the difference
As per Council's request, your committee discussed the matter of
traffic to be handled while the Fifth Street Hridge is closed.
Mr. J. D. Sink, Traffic Engineer, and Lieutenant Harris, Police
Department ~rafftc DIvision, participated an the meeting. It was
decided to open the First Street (Henry Street) bridge to two-way
traffic during the period of construction. The Norfolk and
grade crossing as much as possible during morning and afternoon
rush hours. Certain traffic congestion mill undoubtedly develop
during the period of construction, however every effort will be
made to publicize the matter and minimize inconvenience to the
public.
Committee:
S! Clarence E, Pond
Clarence Eo Pond, Chairman
$/ Julian F. Bits*
Julian F. Rirst, City Manager
S/ B. Cietus*Br~F]?s
R. Cletus Broyies, Director of Public
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations Of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Regional Construction Services, Incorporated:
(=17088) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid made to the City for the repair
Hridge and for the replacement of a water main attached theretO,
the
Fifth
Street
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nnd authorizing the execution of u contract for the performance of said work;
rejecting certain other bids made therefor; apportioning the cost of the entire
mork betmeea certain Departments of the City; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 303.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard. Stoller. Mheeler'and Mayor
Dillard ........................................6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr, Pond absent)
Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the
additional sum of $?,000:
(~17009) AN ORDINANC~ to amend end reordaln Section ~O4, 'Bridge Repair,'
of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 305.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 6.
NAYS: Nono ............................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolutiou approving the use of
the First ~treet Bridge for two-way traffic during the period of the repair of the
Fifth Street Bridge:
(~17090) A RESOLUTION approving the use of the City's First Street (Henry
Street) Bridge for two-way traffic daring %he period of the repair of the Fifth
Street Bridge over the Norfolk and Western Railway Company's tracks; and directing
that certain requests be made relatire to the use of the Second Street grade crossiw
over said Railway Company's tracks.
(For full text of Resolution, see Eesolution Cook No, 29, page 306.)
Mr. Stoiler moved the adoption of the Eesolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by tho following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Stoller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None .......................... O. (Rt. Pond absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INIRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance Ho. 17076, accepting the proposal of The Union News
Company on t~e operation of the restaurant at Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport
on a five-year lease basis commencing August 1, 1966, having previously been before
Council for its first reading, rend and laid over. was again before the body, Br.
Stoller offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
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(s17076) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of the Union Sems Company
for the opernllon of the Municipal Airport Restaavanl and of certain other con-
cessions under a certain lease of the same from the City; rejecting another bid
made for said concession; authorizing the execution of n five (5) year lease of
said Airport Restaurant premises to the Union Sews Company upon certain terms and
provisions; and providing for the purchase of an ice-nahlng mschine for said Airport
Restaurant.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook So, 29, page 300.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Stoller, Sheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (NFo Pond absent)
TAXES: Ordinance No. 17083, repealing the present local retail sales and
use tax of 2 per cent as of September 1, 1966, 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:
(=17003) AN ORDINANCE repealin9 Ordinance No. 16012 heretofore adopted
o~ January 3, 1966, being all of Chapter 10, Title Yl, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, imposing and levying a retail sales and use tax from March 1, 1966,
and providing for the collection thereof and prescribing certain penalties; and
providing the dates upon which the provisions of this ordinance shall become
effective.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 301.)
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, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............ ~ ............................
NAYS: None .......................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
In this connection, the following communication from Mr. C. H. Morrissett,
State Tax Commissioner, acknowledging receipt of a copy of Ordinance No. 17003,
as well as Ordinance No, 17002, imposing and levying a local general retail sales
tax of I per cent, effective September 1, 1966, was before Council:
"June 22, 1966
Miss Virginia L. Shaw
City Clerk
Municipal Buildio9
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Miss Shaw:
Your letter of June 20 mas received this morning.
With your letter you enclosed a certified copy of the city
of Roanoke sales tax ordinance. 7his ordinance was adopted on
June 20, 1966.
You also enclosed a certified copy of the ordinance
repealing the sales tax ordinance ~hich was adopted on January
3, 1966. It is noted that this repealer will come up for its
second reading and final adoption on June 27, 1966.
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The papers yon sent me ore in excellent form and substnsce,
' Mith best uishes, I am, .... '
Very'truly yours, ''
S/ E. H. #orrissett
State Tax Eommlssloner~
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed and that It
be made n part of the Minutes of Eouncll. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Stoller
and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure designating and authorizing the Oepartment of Health to
administer and to provide certain home health services, providing fur the charging
and collection of fees for such services and providing for the appointment of an
advisory committee to be known as the Medicare Advisory Committee, be presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(al?091) AH ORDINANCE designating and authorizing the Clty*s Department
of Health to administer and to provide certain home health services described in
Titles X¥111 and XIX of Public Law 69-9T, approved July 30, 1965; providing for the
charging and collection of fees for such services; providing for the appointment
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 306.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote;
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council haying directed the City Attorney to prepare
Franklin Road, S. W. (U. S. Route 220), he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stoller
offered the following Resolution:
(~17092) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation for the donation to the
improvement of Franklin Road, S. M., (U. S. Route 220).
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 308,)
Mr, Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The mgtlon nas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
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TAXICABS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure granting Mr, Harvey G, Dudley, trading as Liberty Cab Company,
permission to operate tm* taxicabs in the City of Roanoke, he presented same;
mhereopon, Mr. St*liar offered the following Resolution:
(s17093} A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the granting of a
certificate of public convenience and necessity to Harvey G. Dudley, trading es
Liberty Cab Company, for the operation of two (2) taxicabs, pursuant to provisions
of Chapter 1, Title XIX, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard an~ adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AVES: Mesars, Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillcrd ...........................................
NAYS: None .............................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: Council having appropriated $555 to provide for the
payment of $5 to judges attending instructional meetings prior to the election on
June Id, 1966, Mayor Dillard pointed out that the Virginia election lams require
that both the judges and the clerks be instructed in the use of voting machines
before each election and that the clerks ~ho attended instructional meetings prior
tO the election on June 14, 1966, should al~o be paid $5 each for attending the
meetings.
Mr. St*lief offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance amending Fees for
Professional and Special Services under Section =132, "Electoral Board** of the
1965-66 budget, to read Instruction to Judges and Clerks:
(u17094) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =132. "Electoral
Board,~ of the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 309.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St,liar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ........................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
BONDS-WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. St*lieF offered the
following Resolution authorizing and providing for the retirement of certain Water
Fund Serial Bonds and Sewage Treatment Fund Serial Bonds:
(~17095) A RESOLUTION authorizing and providing for the retirement of
certain of the City's Water Fund Serial Bonds and certain of the City's Sewage
Treatment Fund Serial Bonds.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 310.)
Mr. St*Ilar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde*
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dill,rd ........................................6.
NAYS: None ....~ ...................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
ANNEXATION: Mr. Stoller offered the folloulug Resolution stating that it
is the intention of the Council of the City of Roanoke to provide the public
services stated in the notice of annexation and petition for sane filed by the
residents of a 2.3 square mile area in the Windsor Hills section of mouthiest
Roanoke County, including transportation to ~chcols and eduction of childrem in
schools nearest their homes~
(~17096) A RESOLUTION stating the intent of the Council relatfre to
the proposed annexation of u certain area of land in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, seeResolutlon Rook No. 29, page 311.)
Mr. Stoller noted the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheelee and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
MOTIOWS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INVITATIONS: Mr. David K. Lisk appeared before Council, advising that
former Vice President Richard M. Nixon will be in Roanoke on Friday, July 1, 196h,
to ~peak mt a fund-raising dinner, and invited the Mayor, the members of Council
and the City Munn§er to be present at Roanoke Municipal (Noodrum) Airport to greet
Mr. ~ixon uhen he arrives at 3;30 p.m.
PENSIONS: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. S. M. Hudson
as a member of the Hoard of Trnstees of the Employees" Retirement System of the
City of Roanoke expires June 30, 1966, and called for nominations to fill the
pending vacancy.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of S. M. Hudson.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the nominations be closed. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Garland and nnanimously adopted.
Mr. S. M. Hudson was reelected as a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke for a term of four years
beginning July 1, 1966, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HUDSON: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................6. (Mr. Pond absent)
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned until 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 1966.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
ltyClerk Mayor
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COURCIL~ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,
Rednesday, Jone 29~ 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in adjourned regular meeting in the
Council Chamber In the Municipal Duilding. Wednesday, June 29,
uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen James g. Jones, Roy R. Pollard. Sr., Murray A. Stoile~
Vincent $. Mheeler and Mayor neuron O. Dillard ....................................
APSES: Councilmen Robert A. Garland and Clarence E. Po'nd ..............2.
'DFFICERS PRESE~F: Hr. Julian F. Hirst, City Ranager and Mr. J, Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
DUDG£Y-TAXRS-AUDITORIUR-COLISEUM: The City Auditor submitted a written
report, advising that the city collected $170,530.67 in utility services tax during
the month of June, 1966, one-fifth of mhich is $34,106o17 and should be appropriated
to the Civic Center Account.
Mr. Mheeler offered the follosing emergency Ordinance appropriating
$34,106.17 to the Civic Center Account:
(m17097) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section UlTO, *Capital** of
the 1965-66 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 311.)
Mr. Mbeeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard .......5.
NAYS: None .............................................................O.
(Messrs. Garland and Pond absent)
LANDMARKS: Resolution No. i70R4 having previously been adopted author-
izing the relocation of a public fountain located on the north side of Shenandoah
Avenue, N. E., between Commonwealth Avenue and Second Street, Mr. Mheeler read the
following communication from Dr. Marcellus A. Johnson. III, offering to purchase the
fountain:
'June 25, 1966
Mayor Renton O. Dillard
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mayor Dillard:
For many years I have been fond of the fountain which was located
in front of the Norfolk and Rest*Fa Railroad Station.
Since it has been dismantled, I would l~ke very much to buy it to
install it in my. side yard which is~ln the city of Roanoke.
I would like to offer two hundred-fifty dollars for the fountain
if the Council will consider selling it. The fountain would be
installed On West Ridge Road where Roanokers who remember it
with nostalgia could come by to see it.
I hope you will write in favor of my request.
Yours sincerely,
S! Marcellus Johnson
Marcellus A. Johnson, III, M.D.*
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Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to Council acting as a
committee of the uhole for study, report and recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mayor Dillard submitted the follom-
nog communication from the Civic Center Project Committee making certain recommenda-
tions, to Couacil:
"June 24, 1966
Roanoke City. Council
Mr. Denton O, Dillard, Mayor
Muaicipnl Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At a meeting held Thursday, June 23rd, at 3:30 p.m., your
committee, by unanimous action, made the follouing recommendations
to Roanoke City Council:
(1} A separate department of City Government be created
immediately to be designated ns *Civic Center
(2) A competent Director be hired as soon as practicable
to be responsible for coordinating promotion and
management activities throughout the construction
period and thereafter in order to achieve the best
foundation for a successful operation.
(3) Roanoke City Council negotiate a contract as soon as
possible with the architects and Engineers for the
Civic Center project.
{4) City Council prepare immediately to sell City of
Roanoke bonds at the most propitious time,
The Committee further requests that its members be advised
by t;tty ~ouncil concerning how it can help plan ~n(i construct
the Civic Center as early as possible.
Sincerely,
Civic Center Project Committee
S/ Robert W. Woody
Robert W. Woody, Chairman"
Hr. Wheeler moved that the recommendation that a separate department of
city government be create.d, to be designated as the Civic Center Department, be
referred back to the Civic Center Project Committee to obtain the necessary
information for the creation of the department, and that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of
the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
tlr. Wheeler moved that the remaining three recommendations of the Civic
Center Project Committee be received and taken under consideration. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheelers seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned until 2 pom** Thursday, June 30, 1966.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
.COCNCIL, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,
Thursday, Jtue SO, 1966o
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in adjourned regular meeting in the
Council Chamber lu the Municipal Building, Thursday, June 30, 1966, at 2 p.m., math
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Coutcllmeu Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr
Clarence E. Pond, Vincent S. Mheeler end Meyer Benton O. Dillard .................
ABSENT: Councilman Murray A. Stoller ..................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager, Mr. James
Klncaaon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council buying directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the furnishing of city mater service to the property
of James Construction Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, located On Greenmay Drive,
described us Lots 6. T and B, Block 7, North Hills Subdivision, in Roanoke County.
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the folloming Resolution:
(n17098) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve ~e t,red
utter connect~ ns to certain pr*eases located Outside the corporate limits of the
City. upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 312.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Fond, Nh*cleF and Mayor
Dillard .........................
NAYS: None ...........O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
AUDIYORIUM-COLISEUM: Mayor Dillard submitted the following communication
from the Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke together with a contract
beta*em the City of Roanoke and the Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke
for their services in connection #lth the construction Of the Roanoke Civic Center
providing that they would render all services needed prior and during the coast ru c-
tiaa of the Center, that they mould supply their ann cost consultants, that the
$50,00D fee previously paid them mould be deducted from the six per cent fee the
contract provides for, and provide at their own expense the service of a qualified
full-tine inspector on the site:
"June 30, 1966
The City Council of Roanoke, Virginia
c/o Mr. Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
Municipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In accordance mlth the request made during our meeting concerning
the Civic Center on Tuesday, June 28, 1966, following ore our
comments on various questions asked at this meeting:
1. Ne contemplate enploltn9 the follouin9 special consultants for
the project: Bolt Berunek and Naaman, Canbrldge~ Massachusetts,
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seating ned stage equlpueet nad design cousulteeL; Stanley Abbott,
Niiliamsburgt VlrgJuie. landscape consultant.
2, We expect to start mark au this project ietedfatel~ and hope tu here
corking drsilags sad apeciticatloos coepleted early is 1967, Please
ss possible. We hope that building coastructlot can start early
- · mext spring.. We uill.carefally, levestlgate the edvaatagea smd disad-
roagh grading. If it appears that this mould be edvantugeous to the
Cltyo ue could probably toke bids au this phase or the mark this full.
3. Oar association pruposes to set u~ entirely separate office apace
to handle this project. We alii assign as many men as necessary to
the project in order to efflcJeutl~ expedite its completion.
d. We agree completely mlth your suggestion that our essoclntiou cork
closely mith City Council. Its Civic Center ProJect Coauittee, and
project. Me are looking forward to corking with you and 7our
Committee.
~,,, trnl, y ..... '
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BUDGET: Council having held o number of budget study sessions il connec-
tion uith the proposed 1966-67 budget, the matter mas again before the body~
Hr. Smaller offered the folloming emergency Ordinance making appropriations
from the General Fund or the City of Ronnoke for the risnnl year beginning July 1,
1966, nnd ending June 30, 1967:
(mlYlO0) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the General Fund of the
City of Ronnoke for the rl~cnl year beginning July 1, 1966, nnd ending June 30°
nnd declaring the existence of nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce, nee Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 314.)
Hr. Smaller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Gsrlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Fond, Smaller, Wheeler and #nyor
Dlllnrd ................................
NAYS: None ..................O.
Mr. Nh,clef offered the foil,ming emergency Ordinance making npprnprintion:
from the Nuter Genernl Fund and the Writer Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of
Ronnoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967:
(=17101) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations from the Water General Fund
nnd the Mater Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal 7ear
beginning July 1, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967; and declaring the existence of an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 29, page 331.l
Mr. Wheeler 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, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: Nose ..................O.
Mr, Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance mnklug appropriation
from the S,mag, Treatment General Fund and the Sewage Treatment Replncement Reserve
Fund for the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966, and ending
June 30, 1967:
(=17102) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations fron the Sewage Treatment
General Fund and the Semage Treatment Replacement Reserve Fund for the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning Jul7 1, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967; nad
declaring the existence of on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dank No. 29, page 333.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted b7 the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, StolleFt Wheeler and
Dillard ..................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................O.
Mr, Stoller moved that the School Bonrd be reqoested to furnish the Citl
Auditor mith a revised budget after making changes in its budget in connection mith
the $130,000 reduction b7 Council. The motioo uus seconded b7 Mr. Pond sod
eoemluonsl7 odopled ......
01 mOtlOB Of ir, Stoller, seconded bT NF, Food led etstJmoln~7 odopled,
the meeting uss adJooraed.
A P PR OV K D
- /City Clerk ~
MoI or
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Tuesday. Jail 5. 1966.
The Council of the City of R,an,he met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Naniclpal Building. Tuesday, July 5. 1966. at 7:30 p.m** with Vice
Mayor Wheeler presiding.
PRESENT: C,n,clinch Robert A. Garland, James E. Jone~. RoT M. Pollard.
St.. Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. Stoller and Vice Rnyor Vincent S.
Wheeler .................................
ABSENT: Mayor Benton O. Dillard .........1.
OFFICERS
~iocanon, City Attornel, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened ulth · prayer by the Reverend Earl C.
Day. Pastor. Trinity Methodist Church.
BINU~ES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Mouday,
June RT, 1966, having been furnished each member or Council, on motion of Mr. Stollel
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof .as dispensed with
and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUHLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council herin9 continued the public hearing on the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance until 7:30 p,m., July 5, 1966, the matter nas again before the body
Mr. M. Calduell Butler, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Rowe, owners Of property located at the northeast ~orner of Walnut Avenue a~d
Piedmont Avenue, S. E** described as part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 23, Roanoke Gas
and Mater Company, Official Tax No. 4031115, appeared before Council and presented
and Metal Company, owner Of approximately 16 acres of land off of Broaduay, ~/ N.,
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Official Tea No. 1280302, appeared before Council Iud presented n cozznnicatioao
adtlslag that the property or his client has nluoys been zoned for heavy industrial
purposes, but that under the proposed Zoning Ordfsooce It mould be zoned for )lgkt
manufacturing purposes, uhlch uonld prevent any farther expansion of the industry,
Hr. Alexander'advising that his client is planning to plant * row of pine trees in
order to keep its property from being visible from Broadnay .and that it ia opposed
to the proposed classification.
Mr. Robert H. Spesaavd, Attorney, representing n group of.citizens
opposed to permitting the parking of boats, trailers sad camping trailers in
drivemays in the front and rear of residences, appeared before Council and presented
petitions signed by 209 residents of the City of Roanoke, requesting that such
parking be prohibited.
Also speaking in opposition to permitting the parking of boats, trailers
and camping trailers were Mrs. Howard F. Norman and Messrs. T. R. Fox and
P. E. Tolley, the objectors contending that the boats and trailers are unsightly
and ulll depreciate the value of their properties.
Messrs. Jackson M. Hicks and Alvin M, Lipes. owners of Hicks-Lipes
Motor Corporation, appeared before Council in favor of peroitting the parking of
boats and trailers, Hessrs. Hicks and Llpes pointing out that the o~nera of
travel trailers are an unusually high class of people and that their trailers
A delegation of members of the ~oanoke Valley Campers Association
appeared before Council, mith Dr. C. M. Cornell acting as Spokesman, Dr. Cornell
presenting petitions signed by 234 residents of the City of Roanoke, requesting
that Section B of the proposed Zoning Ordinance relating to the parking and
B. Any owner of a travel trailer, boat and/or boat trailer,
may park or store bat notinhabit inch equipment in any
RS, RD, RG or C-I district subject to the follouing con-
ditions:
I. It ia located behind the building line of the main
2. It ts not ov~ thirty-two feet in length nor eighth
feet in width.
petitions signed by 541 residents of the City of Roanoke making the same request.
urging'that the parking of travel trailers on private property in the City of
be confused with mobile home units.
and Twenty-fifth Street, S. W., from Stanley Avenue, S. E., to Stephenson Avenue,
S. W., appeared before Council math Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer acting as spokesman,
Mr. 5meltzer presenting petitions signed by eighty-four property o~ners, objecting
home porks, sorority, fraternity and denominational student headquarters.
Also speahing on the matter were #r. E. W. Holland, Sr., end gr. C. Ross
Lemon.
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr** Attorney, representing property owners on both
sides of Pntterson Avenue, S. ~** betmeen Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street,
appeared before :ouoclt and presented · petition signed bl ten property owners,
requesting that the entire block be classified os General Commercial C-2 district.
Mr. Jones presented 8 petition signed by ninety residents of the City of
Roanoke, objecting to proposed restrictions on the parking of boats and trailers.
#ith further reference to the question of the parhin9 of boots and trailer
Association, suggesting the following amendments to the present restrictions,
mas before Council:
That the Bulldin9 Commissioner investigate all complaints
of vJolations~
That the Building Commissioner be given authority to designate
an area of the owner*s property satisfactory to all concerned;
That if the Bulldfflg Commfssioner*s design3tion is not complied
Communications from Dr. James Eo Comer, Jr., and the Recreational Vehicle
and trailers, were also before Council.
A communication from Rt. Milliam T. Ross, o~jectin9 to prohibiting the
parkin9 of boats and trailers on private property, but agreein9 that there should
be some restrictions as to the length of time such recreational vehicles may be
parked, was before Council.
A communication from Mr. Donald B. Vaden, objecting to the reclassiflcntio~
Of property at Dale Avenue and Vernon Street, S. E., from Light Industrial to a
Multi-family Zoning Classification, was before Council.
Jones moved that all questions raised at the present meeting be taken under
advisement and that the pnblic hearing be continued until 2 p.m., Monday, July 11,
1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING: Ceuucil having set a p~blic hearing for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
July $, 1966, on the request of Hr. Fred T. Weikel that p~operty located.on th~
south side of Shenandoah Avenue, N. ¥., between Juniper Street and Luck,th Street,
described as the eastern portion of Lot S and Lots.6, ? and H, Dloc~ 1. Signal
Hill, Official Tax Nos, 2631106, 2631107, 2631108 and 2631109. be fez,ned from
General Residence District to HusJness District, the matter mas before the body.
In this connection, the £ollomfng communication from the City Planning
Commission. recommending that the request for Fez,ming be denied, was before
Council:
~May 19, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of May 18, 1966 the City planning
Commission considered the above request. The attorney for
the petitioner, ¥. G. Creasy, stated that the petitioner,
Fred T. Weikel, mished to sell the subject property for use
by an electrical contractor. The intended purchaser, Alton
Newcomb, indicated his intention to develop an electrical
contract,rim storage building, including operation of four
trucks, for the above subject property. Mr. Newcomb also
noted that at so3e future time a portion of the property could
be used for small offices. Hr, Earl F. Poll, realty agent for
subject property, indicated that the property mas much more
proposed zoning of the subject property Ja for OffJ ce and
S/ Dexter N[ Smith
Council being of the opinion that the petitioner should have more
definite plans for the type of boniness to be operated on the abore property
before further consideration is given to rezonlng it, Mr. Jones moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the request
for rezonlng he denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pood and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for ?:30 p.m., Tuesday,
July 5, 19&5, on the request of Mrs. Ellen S. Moore that property located on the
east side of Chatham Street, N. ~., between Mllllamson Road and Meadows Street,
described as Lot 6, Block 3, Bowm~n La~n, Official Tax No. 20?0?06, be rezoned
from General Residence District to B~slnes5 District, the matter was before the
body.
In this connection, the following communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request for rezonlng be granted, was before
Council:
'June!2,
The BOaorable Benton O. Blllard. Mayor.
and meabers of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meetin9 of June 1, 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above request. Mr. John Apostolou,
attorney for the petitioner, stated that the Pete Moore Appliance
Center wished to construct a masonrl block building on the subject
lot for the storage of appliances. Mr. Apostolou presented a plan
for development of the aforementioned building.
Neighbors both to the side and rear of the subject property
appeared in opposition to the proposed rezoning, indicatin9 that
property values would decline if the property were rezoned to
business usage.
Having dul~ made field inspection, t~o City Planning Commission
noted that the subject property has apparently been used in a
manner contrary to present zoning lams for some time. It was
concluded that the development of the proposed buildin9 would
be an improvement over past conditions. The Planning Commission
further indicated that any detrimental effect ol adJoinin9
properties ~ould he minimal.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that this
request be gra~ted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
J. D. Lawrence
Chairman~
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Mr. John L. Apostolou, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing iu opposition to tke request for rezoniog, Mr. Stolier
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon Its first reading:
(al?lO3) AN ORDINANCE to emend o~d re-enact Title IV. Chapter 4.
Section 1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6. in relation to Zoning.
NHBREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of
Roanoke to have the property located on the east aide of Chathal Street, N. W.,
between WlliJnmson Road and Reodows Street, described as Lot 6, Block 3, Rap of
Bowman Lawn, bearing Official Tax No. 20?0?06, rezoned from General Residence
District to Business DistriCt; and
NHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the herein-
after described land be rezo~ed from General Residence District to Business
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 hearJn9 as provided for in said notice Has held on the
5th day of July, 19&6, at ?:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke,
at .hfch 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 land shouId be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE II ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, relatin9
to Zoning, be amended and re-enacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located Da the east side of Chatham Street, N. W., between
#illiamso~Road and Meadows Street, described as Lot 6, Block 3, Map of Bowman
LamB. bearing Official Tax No. 207070~, designated on Shee~ 207 of the Zoning gap
as Official Tax No. 2070706, be, and is hereby, changed from General Residence
District to Business District and Zoning Map shall be changed in this respect.
The motion ~as seconded by Rt. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pon'd, Stoller a~d Vice Rayor
Wheeler ................................ 6.
NAYS: anne ..................O. (Rayor Dillard absent)
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing for T:30 p.m., Tuesday, July
S, 1966. on the request o~ Rr. Howard W. Cayton, et ux., that their property
located on the southwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E.,
described as Lots 9 and ~0, Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No.
4121309, be rezoned from Special Residence District to Business District, the
matter was before the body.
Roanoke, Virginia
At its regular meeting of June 1, 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above request. The attorney for
the petitioner, Mr. J. D. Copenbaver. presented the request
for business zoning of the subject property. The property
Mas identified as being a vacant corner lot on Ninth Street
across from a large super market. Mr. Copenhave noted that
there were other commercial uses located in this general area
On the west Side of Ninth Street, and he further stated that
the subject.property would be used for n coin operated laundry
if the rezoning were granted.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request, the Planning
Commission noted that the subject property was located in an
area of relatively intensive land usage, and additional resi-
dential development alongthis portion of Ninth St. seems
unlikely. Also, Rullitt Avenue will become a relatively im-
portant highway upon completion of the Viroinia Route 24
improvements.
The City Plonnln9 Commission, therefore, recommends that this
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
J. D. Lawrence
Mr. J. Albert Ellett, 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:
(~17104) APl ORDINANCE to amend a~d reenact Title XV, Chapter 4, Section
1, of The Code of the City Of Roanoke, 19§5, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have the real property located on the southwest corner of Dullitt Avenue and
Ninth Street, $. E., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 25, Belmont Land Company,
Official Tax No. 412130q, rezoned from Special Residence District to Business
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the herein-
after described land be rezoned from Special Residence District to Business
District; and
~ER£AS, notice required by Title IV, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relatJn9 to Zoning, has been published in WThe
Roanoke World-News,* a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
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NHEREASo the hearing ns provided for in said notice was held on the
5th day of July, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Conical of the City of Roanohe,
at mhich hearing all parties in Interest nnd citizens were given un 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, BE IT OROAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4, Section l, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 19§6,
relating to Zoning. be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no
other, viz.t
Property located on the southwest corner of Oullltt Arenue and Ninth
Street, S. E., described as Lots 9 and 10, Bloch 25. Belmont Land Company,
designated on Sheet 412 of abe Zoning Mapas Official Tax No. 4121309, be, and is
hereby, changed from Special Residence District to BusineSs Oistrict and the
Zoning Mop shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
~heeler ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mayor Dillard absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday. July 5. 1966, on the recommendation of the City Planning Commission that
Twenty-second Street. S. Ea, between Cart Avenue and Dale Avenue; Cart Avenue
extending east for a distance of approximately 3H3 feet from its intersection with
Twenty-second Street; the old location of Dale Avenue; and an unnamed alley
extending east a distance ;f app~oximately 363 feet from its intersection with
Twenty-second Street, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was berate
the body.
In this connection, the viewers previously appointed by Council submitted
a written report, advising that they have visited and viewed the abo~e ~escribed
portions Of streets and said alley and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously
o f the opinion that no inconvenience would result, either to a ny individual or
to the public, from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed clostn~ of the above
described portions of streets and said alley. 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:
(SlTl05) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacatiug~ d~scontinuiog and closing
certain portions of Cart Avenue, S. E.. and 22nd Street. S. E.. as abut Blocks 2T
and 28. Map of the McDonald Addition, and a certain 15-f~ot wide alley lying
between said two blochs, and, also. a portion of the old right-of-way for Dale
Avenue, 5. E.. now relocated, the title to all'el ~bich shall revert to the
City of Roanoke.
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WR~REAS. the Council has heretofore on its oxn motion proposed the
permanent closing, vacating, end discontinuing of the streets and alley hereinafter
described and dido by Resolution No. 17056, appoint vlemers to vieu said streets
and alley and to report to the Council as provided by law; the CSt7 Planning
Coumiasiou having theretorore recoBmended in writing to the Council the permanent
closing and rotating o[ all e[ the same; and
WHEREAS. Messrs. J. Tame icBroom, J. H. UcBroos, Jr.. and R. R. Quich.
three of the vieuers heretofore appointed as aforesaid, otter muifflg oath that
they would faithfully and impartially discharge their duties as viewers, have
taken a view of said streets and alley and have reported to the Council in writing
under date of June 16, 1966. that in their opinion no inconvenience would result,
either to any individual or to the public, frae permanently vacating, closing and
discontinuing said streets and alley; and
WBER£AS. at a public hearing on the question of the closing of said
streets and alley, held at the Council meeting on the 5th of July, 1966, at
7:30 o'clock, p.m., in the Council Chambers, as due and finely notice of such
public hearing published in a local newspaper, no person appeared in opposition
to the closing of the same as hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS. the Council is, itself, of opinion that no inconvenience would
result, either to any individual or to the public frsm permanently vacati~9,
closing and discontinuing those portions of those certain streets and the alley
described in the aforesaid resolution and in said Report of Viewers and hereinafter
described, and that the same should be permanentl~ vacated, closed and discontinued
as public streets and a public alley, the fee simple title to ~hich will revert to
the City of Roanohe as the oKner of all of the land abetting thereon.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
follo~ing described portions oS public streets and of an alley situate in the
(a) That certain portion of Cart Avenue, S. E.. (50 feet wide)
extending in a south.esterly direction from the N~rfolk and
Western Railway CompanI's west right-of-way line to connect
with 22nd ~treet, S.
(b) That portion of 22nd Street, S. E., (50 feet wide) extending
ia a northwesterly direction approximately 502.7 feet to
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be, ned are hereby pertinently VACATED, DISCONTINUED and CLOSED ns public streets
and au alley, respectively, and that all right, title and interest of the public
in general lo end to such portions of said former streets and alley as public
streets and thoroughfares of the City is hereby terminated and released insofar
as this Council is empowered so to de, the City of Roanoke in its corporate
capacity reserving unto itself, however, all of its rights as an abutting landowner
in rte land formerly occupied by said streets and alley, the fee simple title to
which shall hereby revert %0 said City of RoaNoke.
DE 1T. FURYRER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be, and be is hereby
directed to mark, "permanently vacated, discontinued and closed" those portions
of said former streets and of said former alley herein vacated oa all maps and
plats in bis office, referriog to the book and page of resolutions and ordinances
of the Council of the City of Roanoke wherein this ordinance shal! be spread.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk forthwith deliver to the
Clerk of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke an attested copy of this
ordinance in order that the same be recorded in said lastmentfoned Clerk's Office
and be spread in the current deed book therein, proper notice to be ma4e on all
maps and plmts recorded tn said Clerk's Office upon which are shown those portions
of Cart Avenue, S. E., 22nd Street, S. E., old D~le Avenue, $. E.,'and 'the
aforesaid alley hereinabove permanently vacated, discontinaed and closed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follot~lng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor
Wheeler ................................. 6.
NAYS: None ...................O. (Mayor Dillard absent)
Mr. Stoller then offered the followin9 Resolution providing for the
payment of compensation of the viewers:
(317105) A RESOLUTION providing for the payment of compensation of
certain viewers heretofore appointed by Resolution No. 17056 to view certain
streets and an alley,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2g, page 334.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion sas
seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar and Vice Mayor
#heeler ................................. 6.
NAYS: None ...................O. (Mayor Dillard absent)
At thi~ point, Mayor Dillard arrived at, the meeting.
SCHOOLS: Council hay'lng taken t be protest of residents of the Riverdale
section against the possible closing of Riverdale Elementary Scbo;l ~nder
advisement pending the decision of the Roanoke City School Board, a delegation
of citizens appeared before the body, with Mr. Arthur B. Crush, Jr., Attorney,
acting as spokesman, Mr. Crush pointing out that the School Board has decided to
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close the Riverdale Elementary School and displaying pictures of the school
as compared with pictures of the former Norwich Elementary School which was
closed to show what happens to the condition of the building wheo · school is
closed.
Mr. Nalter L. Mood pointed out that sixty pupils were transferred from
the Rlverdale Elementary School before the decision was made to close the school
and that If they were returned to said school it would not be necessary to close
same.
Mrs. Ja~es L. Dillon stated that by actual count of students on school
buses in recent months twenty students lu the first grade, fourteen In the second
grade, ten in the third grade and sixteen in the fourth 9fade were being trans-
ferred from the Riverdale section to other schools.
Council indicating that these were not the figures fur~isbed the body by
the School Board, Mrs. Dillon replied that the information furnished Council
by the School Board was probably based upon figures arrlved at after the transfers
were made.
Also speaking in opposition to closing the school were Mr. J. B. Chisom
and Br. Joseph R. D~wdy,
The matter having bee~ discussed at length, Mr. Stoller moved that the
City Attorne~ be directed to render a legal opinion to Council as soon as possible
as to whether or not it has the power to order the Roanoke City School Board to
keep the Riverdole Elementary School open. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Jones
and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no on the 9rounds that in his opinion Council
does have this authority.
Mr. Dillard then moved that Council take under adviseuent the matter of
he,pin9 the Riverd~le Elementary School open. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Stoller nod unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMRUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMEN~-JUYENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. Jpmes P. Hart, Jr.~ Attorney, representing Cedric Clyde La~son, advising
that in March, 1966, his client, an infant sixteen years of age, was convicted
of reckless driving and shortly thereafter paid his fine within the time required
at the time he was convicted, that on June l?. 1966, a capias was issued for the
boy which wa~ not executed until June 21, 1966, at approximately 10:30 p.m.,
at which time he was hauled off by the police to the ~ity Jail, that the boy*s
mother paid the fi~e a second time, securing his release from jail; otherwise,
he would have spert the night in jail, that on June 22, 1966, the Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court refunded to Rrs. Lawson the $57.$0 paid by her a second
time, that in his opinion there is something wrong with any policy which permits
Jailing of a Juvenile at all on such a trivial matter at a late hour when the
capias could just as well have been held over to an earlier ho~r the following day,
and that he feels it Is important 'to spell out n procedure for both the Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court and the Police Department' mhich would prevent m
matter such ns this from happening again, ma~ before Councll~
Rr, Stoller stated that according to the newspapers the Judge of the
Juvenile and DoJestic Relations Court has since apologized for the mix-up which
was due to another Judge handling the matter and a clerical error, thathe believes
the publicity and consequent embarrassment will cause the Police Bepartment to
serve capias pro fines at a more appropriate hour. that his experience has been
they are often served at night a'nd fn his opinion this is not poor practice but
rather good. since, after all, this procedure is for no~-payment of a fine,
houever, it seems the basic error Jn this Instance was lack of posting of payment
of the fine, hence, he feels Council should thank Mr. Hart for bringing the matter
to its attention and reply that although the incident is regrettable, no revision
of procedure is indicated.
Rayor Dillard stated that when Council created the Youth Bureau it mas
his nnderstnndin9 that the Youth Bureau would handle Just such incidents as this.
Mr. Stoller then moved that Council thank Hr. Hart for bringing the
matter to it5 attention and take the question undeF advisement, Hr. Hart to be
informed that if any revision of procedure is indicated it will be made
administratively. The motion was seconded by Hr. Dillard and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-CITy SERGEANT: A communication from Hr. J. Gordon Bennett.
Auditor of public Accounts for the Commonwealth Of Virginia, transmitting a report
on an audit of the account~ and records of Hr. Kermit E. Allman.Sergeant of the
City of Roanoke,for the calendar year 1965, and advising that the examination
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Roate 24 Project and directing the CltyMuauger to aegotiute with the Appulaohiaa
Power Company os to tko overheud street lights with a flew of sspplyla9 all or a
portion Of sold lights free ea uadergroosd electric distribatioo system, sad boris9
instructed the City Manager to confer with representatives of the ¥1rglnie
Department of Highways for the purpose Of usoertainln9 whether or not the State
Highway Deportment will include the entire street llghtln9 program as a part of
the Roote 2I Project, the CltF Munager submitted the following, report recoemcndin9
that Council proceed wttb approral of that portion of the street lighting propraw
on Elm Avenue. S. E.. between Jefferson Street and First Street:
'Roanoke, ¥1rgiaJa
July 50 1966
Honorable Ms/or and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is submitted to you as a segment of a broader matter on
the lighting in the general area of the intersection of Route
24 and Route 501 as was submitted to the Council several weeks
In conneotJon with the highway project and its relation to the
new Community Hospital, the Appalachian has prepared a recom-
mendation for street lighting in the area. A print of this
proposal is attached. This recommendation calls for the
installation of 17 - 21,O00 lumen mercury yapor street lights,
mounted on metal poles and supplied by underground electric
distribution system.
Because of the close proximity to the downtown underground area.
the Power Company proposes to extend the rate of $6.25 per light
per mouth contained ix tbe present street llghtin9 agreement
for the downtown underground area to this block of Elm Avenue.
The operating cost for this Installation would be 17 - 21,000
lumen underground at $6.2S per light per month - $106.23 per
month - $1,275.00 per year.
This project tS recommended, and it is felt that the extension
by Appalachian of the downtown agreement to this block of Elm
Avenue is the best proposal that c~uld be available to the City.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize by appropriate
resolution the installation of these lights and authorize the
appropriate Cfty personnel by resolutio~ to sign a letter agree-
ment which would modify the existing street lighting agreement
dated January l, 1960, between the City. and Appalachian to
permit the extension of this rate to the lights in this ar~a.
Respectfull7 submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur tn the recomeendatioe Of the City
Manager and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Dillard and unantmousl~
adopted.
AIRPORT-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIO~S-~ATER DEPARTMENT: Council
at its last meetin9 having referred bids on various items to several committees
for tabulation, report and recommendation, the City Manager submitted a ~rltten
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report, advising.that the schedule of events and activities daring the past meek
basbeen such that It has been practically Impossible to arrange tine rot this
committee work and that every effort MIll be extended to convene these committees
In order that a report mill be forthcoming at the next regular meeting of the
body.
On motion of Wro Broiler, seconded by Wr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the report mas filed.
WATER DEPARTMENTs The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a reqnest of Mr. William Watts for city mater service to property on
Brambleton Avenue, S. W., described as Lot 5, Block 2, Richard Heights, in Roa2oke
County.
Mr. Smaller moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report that
Messrs. Elbert H. Waldron and William J. Woody hare requested city water serrice to
property on Brandon Avenue, S. W., at the Industrial Park access road. in Roanoke
County,
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be taken under advisement b~ Council
acting as a committee of the ~hole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
ACTS oF ACK~0~LEDGEME,~T-ELE~RICIAN$: The City Manager submitted the
following report with' regard to the retirement of Mr. W. W. Krebs as a member of
the Board of Electrical Examiners:
"Roanoke. Ytrglnla July 5, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On January 31, 19~6,.MF. W. ~. Krebs was appointed to the City
Electrical Board of Examiners. He had previously served two
years from 1934 to 1936 os an Electrical Inspector with the
City before golngto employment with Appalachian Power Company.
The requirement of the City Code is that the Board of Electrical
Examiners include a representative of the local electric utility
and Mr. Krebs was appointed and served as a representative of
Appalachian Power Company. Be served the City well, attending
with high regularity meetings of the Beard and in grading examin-
ation papers of electricans and electrical contractors. Mr.
Krebs retired from Appalachian Power Company and, thus. terminated
his service as a member of our Examining Board.
Over thirty years Is a Ion9 length of service in behalf of the
,City and It Is recommended to the City Council that the Council
by appropriate resolution acknowledge to Mr. Krebs the valuable
contribution that he has made to the life and growth of his
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
the matter until the present meeting of the body, the City Manager subsitted a
written report, advJsisg that be would like additiosal tiaa in which to submit
a farther report au the subject.
Mr. Jones moved t~at the matter be continued until such time as the
City Manager submits his report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
ananimously adopted.
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the appointment of viewers and the holdtcg of a
public hearing at 2 p.m., July 18, 1955, in connection with a recommendation
of the City Planting Commission that several streets and al l~s in the East Cate -
Midway section be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City Attorney submitted the
follo~lng report suggesting that the date for the public hearing to be held in the
matter be pestponed:
'June 29, 1956
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Centlemen:
At your meeting on June 2?th and upon your consideration
of a recommendation of the City Planning Commission that cer-
tain streets and alleys in the East Cate-Midway sections of the
City be permanently vacated and closed, the Council tentatively
set the matter for public bearing before the Council on July
19th, next, and referred the matter to me for the preparation
of necessary resolutions, notices, etc.
A preliminary study of the resolution of the City Planning
Commission made with reference to the matter and a study of the
seveu~ maps and plans accompanyin9 the resolution indicates that
at least thirty-two streets and alleys, Or portions thereof, are
the subject of the aforesaid recommendation; however, there is
{osuffJcient engineering data in the Planning Commlssion*s
recommendation or on the attached maps with which, at the moment,
to prepare proper and sufficient notices Of such public hearing
or basic resolution of the City Council to proceed in the matter.
Accordingly, I am requesting of the Engineer and Planning
Departments the additional detail which I consider necessary to
have for the preparation of the above-mentioned notice and reso-
lution; pending the receipt of which, I respectfully suggest to
the Council that the date tentatively scheduled for the public
hearing to be held in the matter be postponed. In this connec-
tion, I am advised by the Director of Plannin9 that no real
urgency e{ists in the matter that vould require immediate actto~
by the Council.
Immediately upon receipt of the needed, additional detail,
I shall prepare for you and for the City Clerk the necessary
papers in the matter.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. £1ncanoa
City Attorney*
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Mr. Stoller moved that the matter he continued until suck time as the City
Attorney submits hie report. The motion was seconded by Mr, Wheeler und unaalmoetly
adopted.
REPORYS OF COMMITYEESt
SCHOOLS: The cowmlttee appulnted to study tke request of the Blue Ridge
Educational Television Association for permission to use five acres of land in
Fishburn Park in the city farm tract on mhich to build its educational television
station, plus additloeal land for a roadway from Overland Road, S. W., to the
proposed site, submitted the following report:
"July 5, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
At the meeting of the Conecll held March 2B, 1966, the
request of Blue Ridge ET¥ Association to be permitted-the nsc
of approximately 5 acres of land, partly in Fishburn Park and
partly in the old City Farm boundary was referred to the under-
signed committee for study, report and recommendation to the
Council. On April 4, 19&6, your committee made its verbal re-
port to the Council, making certain general recomme~Jatloua,
advising the Council of the necessity of obtaining the consent
and approval of the surviving nephew and nieces of Mr. Blair 3,
Fishburn to the lease of that portion of the selected site which
is situate in Flshburn Park and of definitely locating the most
preferred sit e for the construction o f said Association*s pro=
posed office building and studios.
Your committee now reports to the Council that the 5.0-
acre site, shown by me~s and bounds on the copy of the city
Engineer*s Plan No. 4962, dated April 21, 1966, attacbe~ to
this report, together with the SO-foot wide access way to said
site from Colonial Avenue, S. M., is the most adequate and
desirable location for the facilities of the Blue Ridge ETV
Association. Your committee further reports Mr. Blair F. Fulton,
Mrs. Katherine Fulton Gee, Mrs. Ella Fulton Manning and Mary
Virginia Fulton Skelton, the nephew and nieces Of Blair J.
S/ Benton O. Dillard
S/ Clarence E. ~nd
S/ Roy R. Pollard: Sr.
Mr. Pollord moved tkat Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and that the follouing Ordinance be placed upon its first readingt
(alYlO?) AN ORDIr~A~CE authorizing and providing for the Cityta lense of
a certain 5°0 acre parcel or land, partly in Fishhurn Park and partly In ~e Old
:City Farm, to Rime Ridge £T¥ Assoch tion upon certain terms and conditions and
providing for an access-way thereto over a 1.39 acre strip of land extending from
Colonial Avenue, 5. #.
MREREAS, officials of the Blue Ridge £T¥ AssocJatson heretofore appeared
before the Council at its meeting on March 28, 1966, proposing that the City lease
to said Association a parcel of land partly in the City's FJshburn Pork nad partly
in the City's old City Farm boundary, together with on access-Kay thereto, said
land ~o be used by said Association as a site for its public educational television
broadcasting studio, whereupon the matter was referred to three members Of the
Council as a committee to study said request and to make report and recommendatiun
thereon to the Council; and
MHEREAS, the aforesaid committee has reported to the Council at its
meeting held on July 5, 19660 that, after conferences with officials of said
Association and with representatives of the City Plannin~ Commission and wit~ other
City officials, the site hereinafter described has been selected as the most
desirable location for the studio facilities of said Association and said committee
has recommended that the same be made available to said Association upon a lease
agreement confining, among other usual provisions, the terms and conditions here-
inafter provided, submitting with Its said report a form of lease recommended to be
entered Jato for the purpose; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blair F. Fulton, Mrs, Katherine Fulton Cee, Mrs. Ella Fulton
Manning and Mrs. Mary Virginia Fulton Skelton, being the nephew and nieces of Blai=
J. Fishhurn, deceased, who, in his lifetime donated and conveyed the original pottle
of FJshburn Park to the City upon condition that it ~ used as a public park and who
later, conveyed to his aforesald nephew and nieces the contingent right of reverter
reserved and contained lo his aforesaid deed of conveyance to the City, have been
waited upon by the City Attorney and have been ~und agreeable to the proposal of the
lease herein authorized to be made and have offered to join in the execution Of the
City*s Said lease in evidence of their consent.thereto.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
Mayor and the City Clet be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute,
for an on behalf of the City, a proper lease agreement, dra~n upon such form as is
prepared by the City Attorney, whereby said City doth thereby lease, let and ~mise
to Blue Ridge ETV Association, a non-stock Virginia corporation or~anized to
provide and furnish public, non-profit educational television facilities and servic~
as ore provided for and recognized in Chapters 426 and 623 of the 1962 Acts of
Assembly of Virginia, that certain 5.0 acre lot or parcel of land, a part of which
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is situate in the Cityts original Flshburn Park, erst at Orambletou Avenue, S.
and the remainder of mhich is situate in th~ Cltyts old City Farm boundary, west
of Colonial Avenue, S. M., together with u right of access thereto from Colonial
Avenue, S. #., over a SO-foot wide access-may contining 1.39 ucreso.as.the aforesaid
S.O acre parcel of laud and its connecting access-way to Colonial Avenue, S. ~** is
shown by metes and bounds on Plan No~ 4982 prepared in the office of the City
Engineer under date of April 21, 1966, a copy of which said Plan is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk; the aforesaid lease to be upon the tallowing express
terms, conditions and provisious, namely:
(a) That said lease shall be for an original term cf RO years commencing
as of the 15th day of April, 1966, a~d continuing in effect until April 15, 1956,
but to contain provision that said Association may, at the expiration of the original
20 year term, end at its option, extend the teFm of said lease for an additional
period of ten years, i.e., from April 15, 19D6 to April 15, 1996, provided that said
Association give to the City of Roanoke, not later than January 1, 1986, written
notice of the exercise of said option to extend said lease for the additioual 10
year term, aforesaid, but to provide also that said lease shall automatically
terminate without notice upon the happening of either of the following two events:
(1) the termination of said Associationts license from the Federal Communications
Commission to operate as an educational television station or (2) the Association
using the leased premises for any purpose other than operation o f a public education~
televinion station or any function directly subsidiary thereto, or as is otherwise
provided in this ordinance;
(b) That the Lessee pay to the City as rental for the leased premises the
sum of One Dollar ($1.00) per annum, payable iff advance;
(c) That should said Lessee fail to commence construction of its public
educational television facilities on the leased premises on or before January
1968, or, having commenced such construction, fail to complete tho same, or fail
to have commenced its program of broadcast of public educational television prograes
or services from such facilities by the lit day of January, 1969, said lease, at
the City's option, may be terminated by 60 days* written notice to said Lessee:
(d) That said premises shall be used, under and by virtue of said lease,
solely for public educational television purposes as the same are set out and
described in said Association*s present Charter or Articles of Incorporation;
(e) That the L~ssee may arrange for extension of public utilities to the
leased premises, the location and type of any such utilities, lines or pipes to be
subject to the prior approval of the City and, if practicable, to be laid under-
ground through the adjoining land of the City;
(f) That said lease contain adequate indemnity prorisions in favor of
the City and provide that said Lessee be required to maintain adequate liability
insurance coverage throughout the term of saidlease, the City to be named an
additional insured in all such insurance policies;
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(g) That said lease shall nat lo any manner be sold. trans~ed or
assigned, lo shale ur la part, by the Lessee. nor shall the premises be sublet by
laid Lessee without the prior approval of the City expressed by Ordlnsoce or
Resolution of the Council;
(h) That the Lessee shall have the right, upon expiration of the term of
said lease ur ant extension thereof, to remove from the premises any and all
personal property, equipment and remova~Jeflxtures installed or placed on said
preuises by the Lessee and that said Lessee may be required by the City, upon such
termination, to remove from the premises any buildings or structures OF Improvements
placed thereon by the Lessee but, should such removal not be required by the City,
the sane shall become a part of the freehold;
(i) That the Lessee shall be fully responsible for the installation and
operation of its equipment on the aforesaid premises and for securing all necessary
permits and authorizations for the operation thermal; and
(J) That the aforesaid lease be made with the conseut of Blair Fishburn
Fulton, Eatherine Fulton Gee, Ella Fulton Manning and Mary Virginia Fulton Shelton,
nephew and nieces of Dinar J. Flsbburn. deceased, whose consent thereto be evidenced
by their several signatures appended to said lease.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Junes, Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Vice
Mayor Mheeler ..................
NAYs: NOne ..........O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: ~ONE.
I~ROOUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE5 AND RESOLUTIONS:
STADIUM: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure reducing the rental charge for outdoor wrestling at Victory Stadium from
ten per cent to five per cent of all gross ceceipts or a minimum of $~0 per day or
per night, whichever is greater, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Stollar offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(ulTl08) AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 5 of Article II, Title VIII, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, providing a schedule of rental charges for
Of the Municipal Stadium and Athletic Field, by the addition of a new provision to
said section prescribing certain rental charges for the use of said Stadium and
Athletic Field for wrestling; a~d providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, Paqe 335.)
Mr. Stoller moved tho adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller and Vice
Mayor Wheeler .................. 7.
NAYS: None .......... O.
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSz
LIBRARIESt Vice Mayor Mhealev pointed out that the terms of Mrs. Barton
M. Morris, Sr., Mrs. Ralph M, Bowles and Mr. Jesse T. Meadows as members of the
Roanohe Public Library Board expired June 30, 1966, that Mrs. Morris has tendered
her resignation, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Junes placed in nomination the name of Leo Platt.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Ralph E. Boules,
Mr. Garland placed In nomination the name of Jesse T. Meadows.
There being no further nominations, Dr. Leo Platt, Hrs. Ralph E. Bowles
and Mr. Jesae T. Meadows Mere elected as members of the Roanohe Public Library
Board for respective terms of three years ending Jane 30, 1969, by the following
FUR DR. PLATT. MRS. BOMLBS AND MR. MEADOWS: Messrs. Dillard, Garland,
Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar and Vice Mayor Mheeler ................. ?.
SCHOOLS: Vice Mayor Wheeler pointed Out that the terms of Mrs, Mary M.
Williams and Mr. Mllliam C. Plttman as members of the Roanoke City School Board
expired on Ju~e BO, 1966, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name Of Mrs. Mary W. Williams.
Mr. Dillard placed io nomination the name Of William C. Plttman.
There being no further nominations, MFS. Mary W. Williams and Mr. William
terms of three years ending June BO, 1969, by the follosing vote:
FOR MRS, WILLIAMS AND MR. PIT,MAN: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Jones,
Pollard, Pond, Stellar and Vice Mayor Wheeler ...............
FIRE PROTECTION: Vice Mayor Mheeler pointed out that the terms of Mr.
Millism A. Gibbons, Jr., and Mr. David E. Crowder as members of the Board of Fire
Appeals expired on June 30, 1966, and called for nominatioos to fill the vacancies.
Mr, Pond placed in nomination the name of William A. Gibbons, Jr.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of David E. Crowder.
There bain0 no further nominations, Mr. William A, Gibbons, Jr., and Mr,
David E. Crowder were reelected aa members of the Board of Fire Appeals for
respective terms of four years ending June BO, 1970, by the following vote:
FOR MR. GIBBONS AND MR. CROWDER: Messrs. Dillard, Garland, Jones, Pollar~
Pond, Stoller and Vice Mayor Wheeler ......................
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. S. M. Hudson has qualified asa
member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System of the City of
Roanoke for a term of four'years beoinuing July 1, 1966.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Garland and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
St., Murray A. Stoller, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Blllard
ABSENT: Councilman Clarence E. Pond ....................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Rr. Julian Fo Hits*. City Manager, and Mr. J. Robert
Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The eeeting nas opened math a prayer by the Reverend R. Ray
Stone. Pastor. Way,Fly Place Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on
Wednesday, June 29, 1966, and the adjourned regular meeting held on Thursday. June
30. 1966. 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.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND BUITER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of sidewalk, curb and 9utter at various locations in the city,
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk ~ntil 2 p.m., Monday, July 11, 1966,
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, th, 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 Aaron J.
Conner Ceneral Contractor, Incorporated, in the amount of $120,310.
Mr. St,lief 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 in accordance with the recommendation of the committee,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F.
Hits* and William F. Clark as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having continued a public hearing on the proposed Zoning
Ordinance until R p.m., Monday, July 11, 1966, the matter was again before the
body.
In this connection, Mr. M. Coldwell Butler, Attorney, representing Mr. and
Mrs. Harold E. Roue, ,un,rs of property at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Piedmont
Avenue, S. E., described as part of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 23, Roanoke Oas and
Mater Company, Official Tax No. 4031115, again appeared before Council and requested
that the property be classified C~2, General Commercial, rather than RG-I, a multipl
duelling classification, under the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
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Hr. E. C, Dlckerson, Attorney, representing property ameers in the area,
appeared before Conncll and presented petitions signed by 107 property owners
objecting to the request to clussify the property as General Commercial OB the
grounds that it mould depreciate the value of residential properties In the area
and detract from the entrance to Rill Rouatofa mbicb Is rislted by many toarlsts.
Also speaking in opposition to zoning the property for business purposes
mere Hrs. B. C. ~ebb, Mrs. J. H, Hutton, Yrs. Fred A. Balker, Mrs. S. H. Huff and
#r. F. D. Rerricks.
Mr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Alouf,
Sr., owners of property located on the north wide of Liberty Bond, H, N.. between
~illinmson Road and Readoms Street, described os Lots IO nad 11, Block 1, Beudou
Land Rap. Official Tax Nos. 2071322 and 2071323. appeared before Council and
presented a communication, pointing out that on February l, lqb~, Council rezoned
the property from General Residence District to Business District, but that under
the proposed Zoning Ordinance the property is reclassified as residential property,
Br. Carter requesting that the property remain zoned for business purposes.
Mr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr., Attorney, representing Br. Harvey S.
Lutins, Trustee, owner of property located on Shenandoah Are.. N. ~., Official Tax
Nos. 2732301. 2732201 and 2730216, appeared before Council and presented a com-
munication, advising that the property is nam zoned as a business district, but
that under the proposed Zoning Ordinance it would be reclassified to RS-~, Single
Family, Mr. Alexander requesting that the property remain zoned for business
purposes.
Mr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr., Attorney, representing Mr. H. A, Bernstein
o~ner of property located off of Williamson Road, N. M., behind Sears, Roebuck and
Company, appeared before Council and presented a communication, advising that the
property is zoned as IDM, Industrial Development District, under the proposed
Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Alexander requesting that the property be reclassified as
C-2, General Commercial.
Mr. ~. Haines Dalmas, 2606 ~estover Avenue, S. ~o, appeared before Counci
and presented a communication, complaining of excessive noise nt a swimming pool
across the street from his residence. Mr. Halmas suggesting that the proposed Zoning
Ordinance Include a provision that future applications for public pools in resi-
dential areas be reviewed by the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Stoller moved that the $oggestJon be taken under advisement and that
Everyone present having been given as opportunity to be heard, Mr. Mheeles
moved that nil of the requests be taken aider advisement and that the public henrin
be continued until 2 p.m., Ronday, July lB, 1966. The motion nas seconded by Mr,
Pollard nad unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.a., Monday, July 11,
1966, Da the request of the Pet Milk Company that property locmted on the south
side of Rorer Avenue. S. M., between Eleventh Street and Tuelfth Street. described
as Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 29, Rorer Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1212905,
1212904, 1212903 and 1212902, be fez*ned from Special Residence District to
Business District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the foil,ming COmmunication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request for fez*ming be granted, nas before
Council:
'June lb, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of June 15, 1966 the City Planning Com-
mission considered the above described Fez*ming request. The
attorney for the petitioner indicated that his client, the Pet
Milk Company, wished to use the subject property in order to
expand the parking for their trucking activities. It mas noted
that the existing residences on the property were in a deterio-
rating condition.
Having duly made field inspection, the City Planning Commission
concluded that the proposed business zoning would be feasible
and in keeping with surrounding properties. It was noted that
the property is proposed to be zoned for Light Manufacturing
under the City*s new zoning ordinance.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends that this
request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
B. N. Eubank
Vice-Chairman~
Mr. Evans B. Jess*e, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
NO one appearing in opposition to the request for Fez*ming, Mr. ~heeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17109) 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.
WEERE~S; a~pltcation has been made to the Council of the City Of Roanoke
to hate' Lots'12', 13, 14 and 15, Block 29, F. Rorer Addition, bearing Official Tax
Numbers 1212905, 1212904; 1212903, and 1212q02, said lots being located on the
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southerly side of Rorer Avenue, 5, ¥., said four lots each fronting 50 feet
thereon, betueen Eleventh Street end Twelfth 5treat, 5. W., reached from Special
Sesidence District to Dusieess District; and
NBEREAS, the City Planning Co~missloe has recommended that the herein-
after described land be reached free Special Residence District to Dusieess
District; and
JDEREASo eotfce required by Title l¥, Chapter 4, Section 43, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, relating to Zoning, has been published in 'The
Roanoke Norld-News,* a neuspaper published In the City of Roanoke, for the time
required by said section; and
MDEREAS, the hearing ns provided for ia said notice wes held on the llth
day of July, 1965, 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 and against the proposed reaching; and
MBEREAS. this Council, after considering the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title X¥, Chapter 4, Section l, of The Code of the City cf Roanoke, 1955, relating
to Zoning, be amended and reeeacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south sice Of Rorer Avenue, 3. ~., between
Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street, 5o N., described as Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15,
Block 29, Fo Rorer Addition, designated on Sheet 121 of the Zoning Map as Official
Tax Nos. 1212g05, 1212904, 1212903.and 1212902, be, and is hereby, changed from
Special Residence District to Business District and the Zcnin9 Map shall be changed
in this respect.
The motion Has seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloulng vote:
Mr. Stoller moved that the communications be received and filed and that
Council thank the citlaeas for their interest in the matter. The motion mos
seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
AUDITOR IUM-COLISEU#: A communication from Hr. John S. Henrltze. voicing
the opinion that the architects and engineers for the Civic Center should be
responsible for the testing and uorkmanship on the buildings and furnish a qualified
inspectoro nas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council thank #r. Henrltze for his letter and
advise him that the architects and engineers have agreed to be responsible for the
above items. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM BRAINS: A communication from the Town Clerk of Salem,
transmitting Resolutions of the Toun of Salem and the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County requesting that the contract betueen the City of Roanoke and the
Toua of Salem dated October 16, 1953, dealing uith the treatment of domestic and
commercial unites, be amended by adding thereto a 124.3?-acre tract of land at
the intersection of Interstate Route 81 and State Route 112 approximately 2,500
feet north and west of the Town of Salem and north of U. So Route 460, was before
Council.
ar. Garland moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the uhole. The motion nas seconded by Hr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLBH CLEARANCE: A Resolution of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority, expressing its gratitude for the services of Mr. Murray A.
Stoller as an ex officio member of the Authority and requesting that consideration
be given to the appointment of another member of Council to serve in the same
capacity when Mr. Stoller terminates his term of office on August 31, 1966, was
before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the Resolution be received and filed. The motion
uas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
AUDITS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication from Mr.
J. Gordon Bennett, Auditor Of Public Accounts for the Commonwealth Of Virginia,
transmitting o report On an audit of the accounts and records of Judge M. J.
Austin, Jr., Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the City of Roanoke, for
the calendar year 1965, and advising that the examination disclosed that proper
acconnting had been made for all funds of record during the period under rerieM,
Mas before Council.
Hr. Mheeler moved that the communication and report be received and flied,
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PENSIOnS-FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE UEPARTME~: A communication from Mr. L. C
Kiagery, Assistant Chief, Fire Department, advising that he transferred from the
Police and Fireman Pension System to the Employees' Retirement System of the City
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of Roanoke effective July 1, 1966, and that Rt. A. K. Hughsoo has bee· selected by
members of the Police and Fireman Pa·sion System in the Fire Department to
represent theme wes before Council.
, Hr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed and that
Hr. A. K. Hughson be appel·ted as · member of the Police end Fireman Pension System,
The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
DEPARTMENT OF pUBLIC WORKS: The City Waooger submitted a mrltten report
supervision of the Engineering Division excluding a number of major projects such
as highways, the Tinker Creek Tunnel, etc.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones 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 June, 1966:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 11, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Listed below is the status of the Police and the Fire
'Mr. Gary Dean Cae smorn in as Police Officer Jnne 1, 19bb.
1966.
'Mr. James A. Pullen sworn in as Police Officer June 1, 1966.
'Mr. Wade F. Hodges sworn fa as Police Officer Jene 1, 1966.
'Mr. James T. McGuire sworn in as Police Officer June 1, 1966.
*Beginning July 1, 1966. we have (11) eleven vacancies**
'During the month of June 1966 the following personnel changes
'Resioned Dismis.$?~
Fireman Harold K. Orange Fireman John R. Ferguson
Fireman James R. Duckett
*Removed from Payroll
'Fireman John M. Sullivan - Expiration cf Sick Leave; unable to
Fireman Larry E. Wood - Annual Military Training.
Fireman Larry G. Basham - Annual Military Training.
Fireman Johnny C. Cuthrie - Annual Military Training.
Fireman Warren T. Young - Annual Military Training.
'On this date there are thirteen (13) vacancies in the Fire
four (4) applicants due to come to work on July 1, 1966.'
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
mrltten report, advising that it is of the opinion the request should not be granted
and that every effort will be made to expedite a study of the question of the setbocJ
line for the entire area.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that the City Manager
be directed to present an up-to-date nap foF the proposed Route 4bO project at
the next regular meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., et ux.,
that property located on the south side of Orange Avenue, ~. W., between Peach Road
and Fifth Street, described as n part of Lot ?, Lots 9, 10, Ii, 12 and 13, Block
2, Official Survey Northwest 7, Official Tax Nos. 2020213, 2020216, 2020217,
202021B, 2020219 and 2020220, be rezoued from General Residence District to Business
District, the City Planning Commission submitted the following report, recommending
that the request for rex*ming be denied:
*July ?, 1966
The Honorable Denton OD Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of July 6, 1966 the City Planning Comaissiofl
considered the above described request. The attorney for the
petitioner stated that the subject property woold be of no value
for residential development because of its location on a heavily
traveled highway. It was further contended that the steepness
of the property reqolred a large expense for excavation, thereby
requiring business zoning to jmstify the development of the
property. It ams noted that residences in the area would not be
affected by the rezoning. There were no definite plans for the
use of the subject property.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this tuques[, the Planning
Commission concluded that the request excluded contiguous parcels
of land along Orange Avenne which requires similar zoning, thereby
violating good zoning practice.
Because of the aforementioned reason, the City Planning Commission
recommends that this request be denied. The Planning Commission
did, however, agree with the petitioners basic contention that
business zoning is desirable for this portion of Orange Avenue,
and it adopted a motion recommeodiog C-2 General Commercial zoning
under the City*s proposed zoning for both the subject property and
adjoining properties in the area,
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N, Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman*
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In this connection, Mr. Mililam M. Anderson, Attorney, representing the
petitioners, appeared before Council and requested that n public bearing on the
matter be held.
Mr. Mheeler moved that m public bearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m** August 10 1966. The motion eom seconded by Mr. Stoller nad unanimously.
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to study the bid received from Lee
Hartman and Sons, Incorporated, on furnishing and installing on a lO-year lease
basis the dial-telephone and paging system at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport
submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 11, 1966
Mayor and members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At Councll*s regular meeting on Monday, June 27, you
referred to the undersigned committee the responsibllty for
investigating the bids received on the installation of a new
dial-telephone and paging system at the Roanoke Municipal
Airport.
The only bid received sas from Lee Hartmaa and Sons,
Iccorporated, based on a lO-year lease, having a monthly recur-
ring charge of $169. Your committee bas met and considered the
bid and wish to report as follows:
(A) The present system at the Airport was installed in 1941
and there Here only three gates and the necessary inter-
phone system installed. Since 1941 not only has this
system outlived its usefulness, hating been interrupted
many times dnrln9 construction, but in addition the
demands at the airport today are much greater to the
extent that a new system is needed. The telephone system
is unsatisfactory to the point it is practically unusable.
The present system provides approximately $100 a month
revenue to the CitI,
(B) In considering the acceptance of the bid from Hartman,
the committee wishes to point out that there has already
been approved by this Council the amount of $10,000 for
the duct work in Nhich the necessary cables for the system
can be installed (the duct work in the budget was approved
for new lighting needed at the field). Also approved in
this budget and in the 1965-66 budget was an amount of
approximately $200 a month to cover the cost of leasing
the equipment nON being considered. It is anticipated with
the new demands at the Airport for the better communication
system, the income to the City at the beginning Hill more
than offset the amount of the bid. The amount received
over and above the bid could assist in the recouping a
portion of the $10,000 item for the duct ~ork. Since the
money has already been appropriated in the budget no
additional appropriation will be necessary if this bid
is accepted.
(C) The proposal as submitted calls for a system containing
40 ~eparate circuits using for the present 31 circuits to
serve 33 l~cations, i.e., Piedmont, inside and outside;
Eastern, inside and outside; fuel storage area, pilot
lounge, Avis Rent-A-Car, limousine service, etc. Many
Of these locations have either inadequate or no service
at all at the present.
(D) The committee feels the proposal to be to the best interest
of the City rather than the City owning and maintaining
the equipment. If the City oNns the equipment a large
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cepltol outlay mould have to be made to provide rot
replacement parts to the system and the Clky mould have
to trois Ood cpeclelJse Its present personnel to service
and maintain the equipment. It is esr belief that much
of the maintenance uork could result in nverklme of two
men. The tieing u~ or transportation equipment could sore
thcs likely odd one addltlonnl person to the present
payroll of the Communications Department. Ye mould point
eat thst the City does not at present have anyone on its
payroll skn hms the knouledge and ability to service the
type of telephone service equipment khat mill be provided
mith this system.
(E) With regard to the proposed background music this mill only
be provided in the passenger lobby area and the restaurant.
This item mas added as a afterthought and in talking uith
our Common/Gutless personnel, It is our opinion that the
City mould receive this service at no additional charge,
kith the foregoing in mind, the committee recommends thct
Council accept the bid of Hnrtmnn and Sons, Incorporated, and
that the contract be auarded to this Company in accordance uith
the bid. Msy we reiterate that the money for the leasing of
this equipment has been approved inthe 1966-67 budget, was
approved in the 1965-66 budget, and, therefore, no additional
Respectfully submitted,
Janes E, Jones, Chairman
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ B, B, Thompson
B. B. Thompson"
July lB, 1966. The notion mas seconded by Rr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COMMUNICATIONS: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received for supplying traffic paint and glass traffic beads submitted
the following report:
'June 29, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
On June 27, 1966 bids were opened and read before City Council
for supplying traffic paint and glass traffic beads to the City
Jaegle Paint and Varnish Company submitted the 1o~ bid for
sopplylug the traffic paint as follows:
2,000 gals. Yellow Traffic Paint, No. 43 $ 1.62 gal. $3,240.00
1,000 gals. White Traffic Paint, No. 42 1.60 gal. 1,600.00
750 gals. Chlorinated Rubber, White
Traffic Paint 2.36 gal. I,T§5.00
Prismo Safety Corporation submitted the los bid for supplying the
glass traffic beads as follows:
22,500 lbs. Glass Traffic Beads $ .1002 lb. $2,2S4.$0
in the bids that the paint and beads will meet the specifications
of the City of Roanoke.
The Committe~ recommends that the low bids be accepted as outlined
500'
Respectfully icbm{lied,
COEHITTEK: S/ Roy R. Pollard. SFu
Roy R. Pollard, Rr.o Chairman
SI Julian Ft Hif~t
Julian F, Birst
.S! B, Bt Tbom~spn
Bueford B, Thoupson=
Mr. Pollard noted that Council concur la the recommendations of the
committee and offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(mi?IlO) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain*bids for the suppl! to the City
of certain traffic paint and glass traffic heads for use of the City's Street Signs
and Markings Bepartment, and authorizing the issuance of purchase orders therefor;
rejecting certai6 other bids; ~nd providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 29, page 342.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND CORRU~ICATIONS: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on supplying communication cable and traffic signal cable
submitted the folloming report:
"June 29, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
On June 2?, 1966 bids were opened and read he£ore City Council
for supplying Communication and Traffic Signal Cable to the City
of Roanoke. The bids Mere referred to the beloM named committee
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council.
Chester Cable Corporation submitted the low bid on the Coumuntca-
tion Cable as follows:
?°4§0 ft. Communication Cable with electrical'
shielding, 10 pair (20 conducto'r) with ~14
solid copper Mire as per specifications
~0-2-1962 $3,B90.21
The above price is f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia, and the'terms for
payment Mill he 2~ IOtA proximo.
6raybar Electric Company, Incorporated submitted'the low bid on
the traffic signal cable :as follows: .
I,SO0 ft. Traffic Signal Cable, 3 conductor,
· 14 solid copper Mire as.per speclficatlon~
I.M.S.Ao 19-1-1962 $ 211.~0
Theprice on the traffic signal'~abl~ is f.o,b. Roanoke, Virginia.
and the terms for payment will be l~-lOth proxin~
The Committee recommends t~at the low bids be accepted as outlined
above.
Respectfully submitted,
COM~ITT£E: S! D~d'K. LIsk
David K. task, Chairman
S/ Julian F, ~{rst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ B. B. Thomnsofl
Bueford B. Thompsonu
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
connittee nad offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(SlTlll) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids for the supply to the City
of certain Communication Cable and Traffic Signal Cable for the use of the City
Traffic Engineering nnd Communication Department, sad authorizing the Issuance of
~urchase orders therefor; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an
~nergeocy.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 343.)
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foiloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Wsyor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
NAYER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received for
furnishing and delivering ductile-iron water pipe in carload lots to the Water
Department submitted the following report:
"June 29, 1966
To The City Council
Roanoke, YJrginiu
Members of Council:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on June 27, 1966 for various sizes of ductile-iron water
pipe to be used by the Water Department in its normal operations
of renewing, enlarging and extending water lines for a period of
one year commencing July 1, 1966.
As can be seen by the attached tabulation, five bids were
received for this pipe. Based on the estimated quantities, the
low bid was submitted by Lynchburg Foundry Co. at a total of
$154,332.00.
It Is hereby recommended that the contract for this nork
be awarded to Lynchburg Foundry Company.
Respectfully Submitted,
S/ Murr~v A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller, Chairman
$; Julian F. HiFst
Julian F. Hlrst
S/ Joseph A. Brooafl
Joseph A. Brogan"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(Xl?l12) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for the supply to the City of
certain ductile-iron water pipe in carload lots for use of the City's Water
Department, and awarding a contract thereon; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 344.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secondel
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
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AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jonas, Pollard, Stellero Mheeler andMayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr, Pond absent)
MATER D£pARYMENTc The committee appointed to tabulate bids received for
furnishing and delivering water me,ers and parts to the Water Department submitted
the tallow/ag report:
eJane
To The City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on June 27, lg6~ for furnishing end delivering ua*er
meters and parts to the City of Roanoke Mater Department daring
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1966 and ending June 30, 19~?.
Your committee has tabulated and reviened the fear bids
receired tar the meters and parts. Based on the unit prices, the
low bid was submitted by Badger Meter Manufacturing Company,
Milwaukee, Misconsin at a total of
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Badger
Meter Manufacturing Company.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Murray A. Stellar
Murray A. 5teller, Chairman
S/.Juliafl F, Hirst
Julian F. Blrst
S/ Jv~enh A. Brogan
Joseph A. Brogan*
In this connection, Mr. Stoller stated that the meter parts mill not be
needed during the current fiscal year and that the committee wishes to amend its
report to eliminate the awarding of a contract for the meter parts in the amount
of $1,774.76.
Hr. Stoller moved that Council adopt the report of the committee, as
amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Stellar then offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the
proposal of the Badger Meter Manufacturing Company for furnishing and delivering
water meters to the Mater Department in the amount of $01,137:
(~17113) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for the supply to the City of
NAYS: N;ne .......................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
IN~BOOCCTION AND CON$IDEBATION OF O~DINANCES AND BESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. ITl03. rezonlag property located on the east side
of Chathcm Street. N. M., betweea.Mlllicasou good,nod Neodows Street. described
as Lot 6. Dloch 3, Boaaau Lawn, Official Toz No. 20?0?06, from General Residence
District to Business District, having previously been before Council for
first reading, read nad laid over, mas again before the body, Nr. Stoller offering
the follomiag for its second reading and final adoption:
(~17103) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-enact Title IV. Chapter 4.
Section 1. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. in relotion to Zoning.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 29. page 335.)
Nr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Nr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. garland. Jones, Pollard, Stoller. Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None .......................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17104, rezoning property located on the southwest
corner of Bullitt Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E., described as Lots 9 and 10,
Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No. 4121309, from Special 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 following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~17104) 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. 29, page 336.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde(
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None .......................... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17105, permanently vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing certain portions of Carr Avenue, S. E.. and 22nd Street. S. E.,
as abut Blocks 27 and 28. Map of the McDonald Addition, and a certain 15-foot
wide alley lying between said two blocks, and, also, a portion of the old right-of-
way for Dale Avenue, 5. E., now relocated, 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:
(317105) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
certain portions of Cart Avenue, S. E., and 22nd Street. S. E., as abut Blocks 27
and 28, Map of the McDonald Addition, and a certain 15-foot wide alley lying
between said two blocks, and, also, a portion of the old right-or-.ay for Dale
Avenue. S. E.. now relocated, the title to all of which shall revert to the City
of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 337.)
#r. St*lief moved the ed*pSion of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Pollard nod adopted by the folloulog.vote:
AYES: Wessvs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Ulllnrd ...................................... 6.
H&¥S: None ......................... O. (Wt. Pond abseot)
SCHOOLS: Ordinance No, 17107, authorizing and providing for the lease
or a certain 5.O-ncr* parcel of land, phrtly ia Pishbura Park ond partly ia the
eld City Faro, to Blue Hldgn LTV Association upon certain terms and conditions,
and providing for an access-way thereto over a 1.39-acre strip of land extending
from Colonial Avenue, S. M** having previously been before Council for its first
rending, read and laid over, mas again before tke body, Mr. Pollard offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(n17107) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City's lease of
n certain 5.0 acre parcel of land, partly in Fisbburn Park and partly in the old
City Farm, to Hlue Ridge ETV Association upon certain terms and conditions and
providing for an access-way thereto over a 1.39 acre strip of land extending from
Colonial Avenue, S. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook No. 290 page 33go)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
ACYS OF ACKNOWLED6HENT-ELECTRICXANS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure recognizing the contributions Mr. W.
Wrebs has made to the City Of Roanoke as a member of the Board of Electrical
Examiners, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution
(~17114) A NESOLUTf0N recognizing certain public services rendered the
City by Mr. M. W. Kreb$.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 346.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, St*lieF, Wheeler and Mayor
5illard .........................................
NAYS: None .......................... O, (Mr. Pond absent)
MOYIONS A~D MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
WAFER DEPARYMEN~: Mr. D. L. Huffman, 4802 Helms Lane, N. E., appeared
before Council and complained of inadequate water press*re to his residence.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
study and report to Council. Yhe motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimonsl
adopted
YOUTH COMMISSION: Council having deferred action on the question of
filling vacancies on the Youth Commission, the matter was again before the body.
5O5
Rr. Jones moved that action on the mutter be deferred until the regular
jmeetlng of Council on July 25, 1966, The motion uus seconded by Hr. Stoller end
unanimously adopted,
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting uus adjourned.
APPROVED
AT~EST:
fClty Cleft Rayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, July 18, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber la the Mu. nicipal Building, Monday, July lO, 1~66, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT; Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence E.
Pond, N~rray A. St*lief, Vincent S, Rheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ...........
AHSEN'r: Councilman James E. Jones ....................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENt; Mr. Julian F. Bars*, City Manager, Mr. James
Klncnnon, City Attorney, and Me. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened math a prayer by the Reverend
Raymond Po Sharp, Pastor, $outhvien Methodist C~urch.
MINU~RS: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
July 5, 19660 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 UPO~ PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING; Council having continued the public hearing on the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance until 2 p.m., Monday, July lB, 1965, the matter was again before
the body.
various, members of the sign industry, appeared before Council and advised that his
clients mould like to submit certain recommendations uith regard to provisions
contained in the propos~d new Zoning Ordinance relating to signs and outdoor
advertising.
Hr. rancher T. Turner, President, Dominion Signs, Incorporated, voiced
the opinion that portions of the proposed Zoning Ordinance deallo~ with signs are
amblguoas, contradictory with other portions, no longer germane and superfluous,
that the proposed Ordinance seeks to regulate matters which are already adequately
regain*ed In the present Zoning Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance, that it
energetically offers solutions to sign problems which simply do not exist,
that there ia no reason for additional regulation of signs in the C-2, General
Commercial, the LN, Light Manufacturing, and the XDM, Industrial Development,
zones, Hr. Turner presenting a summary of the sign sections of the proposed new
Zoning Ordioance tn non-residential areas Mlth recommended changes for consideration
of Council.
Mr. Hunter B. Akers, Manager, Turner Advertising Company of Roanoke,
agreed with Hr. Turner that the present ZoOming Ordinance 'and Sign Ordinance are
adequate to control signs and outdoor advertising, Mr. Akers pointing out that the
proposed neu Zoning Ordinance requires that signs be set back 500 feet from
1
Inters,Itc 501 and Interstate 599. then niter January 1. 1967. there mill be
federal regulations whlc~ mill apply ulthln municipalities, therefore, ia his
opinion, the setback requirement should be deleted from the proposed Ordinance.
Hr. Akers advising that t~o areas on Interstate 581 are suggested for IDH.
Industrial Development. zones, under the proposed ~ooing Ordinance. that one of
these zones is bounded by Carver Avenue on the south and near the Liberty Rand
Bridge on th~ north nad that If the ID# zone Is created he would request the same
consideration for signs and outdoor advertising as in other 'industrial zones.
Everyone present desiriog to present ndditionnl information in connection
with the proposed new Zoning Ordinance having been given an opportunity to be
heard. Hr. dheeler moved that the public hearing be continued until such time as
Council is ready to give further consideration to the adoption of the Zoning
Ordinance and that. in the meanwhile, the members of the body meet with the City
Plan~lng Commission for a discussion of the recommendations presented by the
representatives of the siva industry. The motion wss seconded by Hr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
~ETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: ~ONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ZONIHG-$£TBADK LINES: Council having deferred action on the request of
Mr. A. K. Simmons that the setback li~e in front of hi, property at 1701 Orange
Avenue, N. E.. be changed from 15 feet to b feet,.in order that he might construct
an addition to the e~istlng bu'llding on hfs property, ~nd having directed the
City Manager to present an up-to-date map for the proposed Route 460 Project. the
City Manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
July lB, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Consistent with the request of the City Council at its last
meeting, there will be displayed the Virginia State Highway
Department Plans for the widening and rebuilding of Orange
Avenue (Route 460) on the section from the east corporate
limits westward.
By way of repetition, the following are the reasons by which
it has been proposed that consideration of a variance in the
building setback line~-al$o termed'building line--for the
Simmons property be deferred:
1. It is a debatable practice to change the setback
on one lot. Such should be dealt with on an area
case what might be done with one block of Orange
Avenue (Route 460) no doubt might be that which
mould apply for a considerable length of the
highway, on both sides.
2, Until right of uny is completely acquired and con-
struction location, including construction easements,
firmed, variances ia designated bulldiog lines may
produce problems. While this particular property Might
not be affected as others might, t~e policy is generally
a good one.
3. The elannlng Commission lA its new Zoning Ordlnnnc~
proposes a *setback at least 25 feet from the highway
rights-of-way shown in the Major Arterial Righuay Plan,
as amended* (Section 32, Page 64). Until this is
resolved it would be felt best not to move a setback
. line within what mould be the 25-root distance.
Re.spec~fully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Rirst
Julian F. BUrst
City Managerw
In this connectiont Mr, William F, Clarh, City Engin~er, a~peared before
Council and explained the ~op for t'he proposed Ro~te 460 Project.
Mr. A. M. Simmons, also appeared before Council and'reiterated his
willingness tp remove the proposed o~ditio~ in the event the city should request it.
After a discusslo~ of the matter, Mr. Smaller moved that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure permitting Mr. Simmons to encroach upon
the present setback line in front of his property at 1701 Orange Avenue, N. E**
~lth the understanding that the encroachment Will be removed at the request of the
city. The motion was seconded by Mayor'Oillard and adopted, Messrs. Pollard and
Wheeler voting no.
MATER DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted a written re~ort trams-
sitting a communication from tbe Reverend Ollie R. Murphy requesting City mater
service to his property at 1534 Shamrock Road, N. ~., described as Lot 1, Rershberge:
Rills, in Roanoke County.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and that tbe matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
~as seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted a written report trams-
-mitring a communication from Mr. A. T. Loyd, Attorney, representing Glendale Gardens
Incorporated, requesting city water service to property located on Virginia Route
~2g at tbe intersection Of Cove Road, No M., described as Lots 2 and ~, Block l,
Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 2, and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5, Glendale Gardens, in
Roanoke County.
Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and
unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMEN~: Council having previousl~ authorized the selling and
supplying of city mater to Valley Mater Company, Incorporated, in Roanoke County,
for a period not excee~n~90 days commencin~ April 14, 1966t the City Manager
submitted a written report tra~smittiflg a communication from Valley Mater Company,
Xncorporated, requesting an additional extension of 90 days, the City Manager
voicing the oplnioa that the emergency ·ssist·nce by the city represents a
consider·ble benefit to the company as sell ·s to the residents and recommending
that the extension be gr·nted.
Hr, St*lief moved that Council concur in the recommend·lion of the City
M·n·ger and offered the folloui·g Resolution:
(SI?lib) A RESOLUTION authorizing the I·ter Department to continue,
for · period of not sore tun 90 d·ys subsequent t~ July 18, 1966, to sell City
mater to V·lley Mater Company, Inc.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 346.)
Mr, St*lief moved the ·doption of the Resolution. The notion nas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil*sing vote:
AYES: ~e~srs. Carlan~, Poll~rd, Fond, S'toll'er, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........... ~ ................... 6.
HAYS: None .................O. (Mr. Jones a~sent)
AIRPORT: Council having previously concurred l~ the recommendations of
committee that four metal hangar buildin~s be constructed at Roanoke Municip·l
(Mo*drum) Airport and that the final completed cost of the project be ~nortized
In a lO-year period by adjusting the rental rates for the hangar space accordingly,
the City Ranager submitted a uritten report, recommending that the rate for the
hangars be established at $200 per month and that the rate for an office room in one
of the hangars be established at $35 per month to amortize the cost Of comsat·cai*n,
Mr. Rheeler moved that the matter be referred hack to the City Manager
to include normal maintenance costs in the proposed rental rates for consideration
at the next regular meeting of'Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and unanimously adopted.
DUDGEZ-BEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following repot
with regard to federal funds made available by the Virginia Department of Health
to the City of Roanoke for implementation Of hone health servlcel under the
Medicare Program:
"Roanoke, Virginia July lB, 1966
'Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Commissioner of Health is in receipt of a letter dated
July 6, 1966, from the Virginia Department of Health reporting
on the extent Of funds that sill be allocated to the City
department under the Medicare program for the 1966-67 budget.
The City's program, as approved by the Council, for the current
budget ia as follows:
2 Home Hea~th Aides @$3,024 per year $6,046
I Clerk-Typist. I , ~$2,q52 per year 2,952
Equipment for above - typewriter, desk, etc. 550
Total $9,550
As mill be noted, the. State mill participate us foil*ms:
I Home Health Aide $3,024
Travel, Equipment and Supplies for Aide 6HO
Total $3,704
This leaves a deficiency as foil*us:
I Home Health Aide $3,024
I Clerk-Typist 20952
Equipment, typeuriter, desh, etc. 550
Total $6,526
It is considered that to accommodate a satisfactory pr*graB
and to neet the requirements of an effective pr*gram t~at the
items as included in the City's budget should be retained.
The Clerk-Typist and the equipment for the Typist is a
definite necessity. The second Home Health Aide, If there
were no other alternate, could be dropped; honever, It Is
not felt that n City of this size and math the program re-
quirements potentially anticipated con adequatel~ provide
Home Health assistance under the Eedicare program with only
assigned aide. It is, therefore, concluded that both Aides
should be provided in the Cltyts anticipated program.
Additionally, l~ mould be proposed that the sum of $680 be
added to the Cityta budget for travel, equipment and sopplies
for the second Home Health Aide; this amount being that as
included by the State In their allocations. This sum added
to the above total cost represents a recommendation for an
additional appropriation of $680 by the City and a total City
cost of above the State allocation of $7206.
In addition to the foregoing, one further comment should be
made mith regard to financing Eedicare. The Federal program
provides that the Federal Government will pay HO percent of
the cost of services with the individual client OF patient
paying 2U percent. It i$ to be anticipated that it mill be
difficult in some instances to obtain the,20 percent from each
person receiriog Medicare assistance under this program. The
extent to which this will amount cannot be ascertained and it
would be learned only after experience under the program,
Apparently, such costs would have to be borne by the local
government. This is called to the Councll*s attention at this
time as there exists a possibility of returning at a later
date for funds to absorb the 20 percent.
In this same consideration, there is the question of the
obligationto provide equil Eedicare assistance to persons
under 65. If this becomes a reality, then ~here is the
likelihood that the cost of Home Health Aide to persons under
the 65 age division would have to be assumed by the local
government or that there would have to be an assumption of
a portion of this expense. Here, again, future program ex-
perience and clear definition of obligations under the program
will better explain this later.
Respectfully,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Eanager#
In a~discussion of the matter, Hessrso St*Ilar and Garland voiced the
o~inloa that Council should Only approve the employment of one Home Realth Aide
and travel, equipment and supplies for the Aide in the amount of $680 as agreed
to bythe state.
In this connection,~Dr. William H. Keel*r, Coem~ssioner of Health, appear*
before Council and advised that the Clerk-Typists in his department cannot assume
the additional duties connected with the Hedicare Program, therefore, it is
imperative that the additional Clerk-Typist be approved.
6
After u further discussion of the matter, the, City Auditor advising
that sauce $9,550 is Included tn the budget for the Medicare Program coatlugeat
upon reimbursement by the state no budget amendment is'necessury~ Hr. Garland
moved that Council approve the employment of one additional Clevh-Typlst I at
$2,952 per year to be paid by the city and that it also approve the employment of
oue Home Health Aide n~ $3,024 per year end, travel, equipment, and supplies rot the
Aide in the amount of ~660 to be reimbursed to the city by the state. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. dheeler and adopted, Mr. Stoller'vo~ing'no*
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
with regard to issuing ri, change order to the contract With Lewis Construction
Associates, Incorporated, for the construction of'the Tinker Creek Diversion
Tunnel, to provide for the construction of un access bridge to the tunnel intake:
*Roanoke, Virginia July Iff, i966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is in proposal that the City,Council authorize, as a part
of the contract for the.Tinker Creek Tunnel, the construction
of an access bridge at the intake.
At the time of the design of the intake structure, by the
consulting engineers, Alvord, Hurdick and Rowsone for the
Tinker.Creek Diversion Tunnel, the engineers decided that an
access bridge of some type.would be desirable across the
stream ut the intake but that this uas a matter that could be
handled at some time or anytime later. After the intake con-
struction got underway and mas viewed, it was concluded that
such a bridge should be included. The consultants prepared
a sketch which was turned over to the contractor for study
amd pricing with the idea that the contractor could handle
it as an extra to the Job or the City could take separate bids
for its construction. The engineer*s estimate for the 4-foot
wide access bridge, initially mas approximately $6,000. The
main construction would be increasing the height of the wall
on the north end of the intake and the construction or a nam
pier about 24 feet north Of the north retaining wall. The
support would be two IH-inch I-beams.with an over-all bridge
mldth of 4 feet from the outside Of the flange to the outside
Of the flange. Handrail would be included.
The bridge would be 72 feet in length to provide sufficient
height so that the operator mould have access to the diversion
intake structure at ali times based on recorded high water
level.
The purpose is to enable the operator to cross from the north
side of the creek over to the intake chamber on the south side.
There he would operate the gates,which regulate the flom in the
tunnel. In doing this he would be carrying equipment weighing
between 50 and 100 pounds. This equipment electrically rotates
the mheels which in turn raise and lower the gates. The operator
mould cross the bridge in each direction approximately twice each
day.
The contractor, tunis Construction Associates, Incorporated, has
submitted a proposal.under date of March 9, 1966, copy attached,
to construct a bridge for a lamp sum of'$3,600.
This matter has continued under review and is now submitted to
the*City Council with the recommendation that the Council by
appropriate ordinance authorize the awarding Of this work to
Leuis Construction Associates, for the sum of $3.000.
The contractor ootes in his propos·l tbst If awarded this
uork, they mould require ah addltlonaltime or 60days tO
complete their contract for the construction of the Diversion
Tunnel.
The matter of time extension to the contrn~is t~e subject of
· second Item submitted to tb~ City Council on this agenda and
reference is made thereto**
Mespectfull~ submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julia· F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mith further reference to the contract for the Tinker Creek Diversion
Tunnel, the ~ity ~anager submitted the foil.ming report recommending that the
completion date be extended to November 1, 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia July 16, 1966
Ho~orable Mayor and members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Sometime ago there mas introduced to the City Conncil the
matter of a time extension to the contractor for construction
of the Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel. The Council referred the
matter back for further investigation. Since that time the
matter has received continuing study including observation of
uork and work progress of project, a meeting of tbs City
Attorney. City Manager, and Water Department Manager with the
contractors and discussions uith the engineers. This is sub-
mitted as further report.
The contract mas awarded April 13, 1965. The contractor pro-
vided JO0 days for completion. T~is mould placq completion
date as August 6, 1966.
Time of completion was not the governing factor in the auard.
Bidders submitted times ranging from 400 to 600 days. Contract
amard mas based on price; therefore, any reasonable revision in
time would not be of unfairne,ss to ot~er bidders.
The contractor in his lining work is nom about 3.400 feet from
completion. This Is about 52.3~ completion of the 6500 feet of
tunnel. The lining is proceeding at rate of about 50 feet per
day or 20 houri per day at 6 days per week -- 300 feet per week.
This means he has about 11 weeks more of lining. To that would
be added 3 weeks for clean-up and equipment removal, makiEg a
total of 14 weeks. Math 3 weeks to the August 6, date, that
mould indicate 11 additional meeks beyond the co·pie*ion date.
This would take completion to a minimum of October 22, 1966. This
mould make completion time from start Of contract 4~0. plus
or 557 days.
If time is shifted, it mould be suggested tb~ November 1, 1~65
date be used, which is an additional g days for an extension of
~6 days, or total Of 5~6 days.
The contractor*s delay has been due essentially to tm. factors:
1. Tbs nature and extent of rock encountered in a portion of the
excavation mas unusually time consuming as to anticipation
by engineers or otkers. ,It required ~ Meeks to excavate
30 feet.
2. Two months were lost in starting the concrete lining. The
manufacturer of the agitator car. which drives the concrete
mix into the lining forms, failed to deliver the equipment.
This necessitated placing order with u California firm and
the resulting delay. This situation has been th.roughly
documented on'file uith t~e City. ·
It ia readily acknowledged thut these items ore within the
responsibility or t~e coutructor uud that the City ia within
its legul right tO hold tk~'coltrUCto~'t~'the August 6 ~hte.
Romever0 both the engineers and the City ute ia commendation
of the coulrnctor*s performance or the Job
pursuing the murk. The contract carries a $25 per dny penalty
cluuse, At 77 days this is $1,025. To the contruci~r, it is
u matter or project pride rather thno mosey involved. To the
City, it would seem to be a mutter of fairness ruther than
penalizing,'agalm recognizing coutructurul obllgntlons,
By unotk~r item on the agenda for this meeting, It is recom-
mended that award be mude for foot bridge construction. This
carries condition of 60 days extension on contract time. If
this be granted then the net extension mould be 17 days and
at $25 per
It is recommended the contract for the Tinker Creek Diversion
Tunnel be extended for completion date to November 1, 1966.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the change
order to the contract and the extension of the completion date:
(~17116) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the issuance of a
change order to the Clty*s contract with Lewis Construction Assoclateso Inc., for
the construction of the City's Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel, to provide for the
construction of on access bridge to the tunnel intake; fixing the amount to be
paid by the City for such additional'work; extending the time fixed for completion
of all said work; and. proylding for an emergency.
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 349.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler:and adopted by~ the following vote:'
Dillard ........ ~ ......... ~ ........ ~--6. '
NAYS: None--a ...........a--O. (Mr, Jones absent)
NFo Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriatin~
$3,000 for the construction of the access bridge to the tunnel intake:
(~17117) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #450, #Capital
Outlay from Revenue** of the 196~-67 Mater Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an.emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 351.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vote:
Dillard ................................
~ NAYS: None ....... ' .......... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
PLANNING: The Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission submitted its
annual report for the period J~ly 1, 1965, through June 30, 1966.
Mr. 5roller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
FLANN~NG: TheRoonoheVailey Regional Planning Cqmmlssion submitted its
Treasorerts report rot the month of Juse~ 1966.
Hr. Stoiler moved that the report be received and filed. The un*ion mas
seconded by Mr. Mheeier ned unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTKES~
ELECTIONS: Council having authorized the use of voting machines at the
elections held on Jane 14, 1966, and om July 12, 1966, on a trial basis, Hr.
Stoller, Chairman of a committee appointed to .study the question of authorizing
the use of voting machines, submitted the folloning report:
'July 18o ,1966.
Honorable Mayor a~d Fellow Members
of Moauohe City CounCil.
Now that th~ two trial elections using*voting machines hav~
been held, it appears that our citizens have accepted the
voting machines. Their usefulness has been demonstrated in
speedily obtaining the results of voter sentiment. The
~ tedious o(ter-closing coon* is ann only a memory.
This Cooncil has plac~ed in 'the 1966-67 budget an amount to
obtain voting machines on a permanent basis. In order to
acquire 'the machines in sufficient 'time to prepare for the
November elections in an orderly mznnert it Is hereby
recommended that the City Manager advertise for the acquisi-
tion of voting machines on a ten-year lease-purchase arrange-
ment. ~ecause Virginia lam provides for the use of machines
approved by the State Hoard of Elections, the request for
bids can go only* to Shoup* Votin~ Machine* Coupa~y and Automatic
Va*In9 Machine Company, the only qualified m~qafacturers.
proved satisfactory; the Company should be so advised and
thanked.
Resp~ctfullyo~
$! M~rray A, Stoller
Murray A. Stol,le~, Chairman
Mayor Ben*bm O. Dillard
S! Rob~rt'At Garland~
Robert A. Garland'
In this connection, a communication from the Electoral Board recommending
that the voting machines be purchased, but suggesti, ng that the Electoral Board be
consulted regarding a few details before.the pu,rchase is actually made if Council
is so disposed, was before the body.
Mr. Stoller moved that the commontcation from.the Electoral Board be
received and filed and that action on the recommendation of the committee be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council in order that the committee
night determine,the number of voting machin~sto be acquired and meet with the
Electoral Board for n discussion of the details. The notion was seconded by
Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Council at its.last %egular m~eting having deferred action for
one meek on the report of a committee with regard to the awarding of a contract
lO
for a public address'system ct Roun0ke Runlcipnl (MoBdrum)'Airpo~t, a report
from Mr. Jones, chairman or the committee; ~eguesting that thb matter be carried
ever for an additional meeh, uaw before the body.
Mr. Mheeler moved that action on the mutter be deferred until the next
regelur meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by My, Pond end unanimously
adopted,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
II~ROUUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF O~DINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 1710g,'rezoning property located Da the sontk
side of Rorer Avenue, S. M*, between Eleventh Street and Twelfth Street, described
as Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15, Block 2g, Rorer Addition, ~rom Special Residence
District to Business District, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and ,laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Mheeler
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
({17109) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact TitlelV, 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. 29, page 347°)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo{ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carlandr, Pollard, Fond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ...................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-COMPENSATION HOARD-COMMONNEALTNtS ATTORNEY: Council having
authorized the employment of an Assistant to the Commonweal,hms Attorney at an
annual salary of $10,000, effective July 1, 1956, subject to the approval of
the State Compensation Board~Mayor Dillard presented a communication from the
Compensation Board, approving the e?ployment Of the additional Assistant to the
Mr. Stoller then offered the following Resolution providing for the
of $7,500, each, effective August 1, 1955:
(~17118) A RESOLUTION providing for the employment of two (2)
Assistants to the Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Roanoke; and repealing
Resolution No. 17045 providing for the employment of one Assistant to said
Commonweal,hew Attorney.
(For full text of Resolution, see ResolutionBook No. 29, page 351.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secoad~
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the folloling vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ...................O, (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr, St*lief then offered the folleuing emergency Ordinance transferring
$2,$00 from the Contingency Fund to the budget of the Comwonueulth"s Attorney to
provide necessary funds for payment of the salary of the additional Assistant:
(Ul?llg) AN ORDINANCE to oweod and reordnin Section s22, 'Comwonuealth*s
Attorney,' end Section z166~ #Contingencies,* of the 1966-67 Appropriation
Ordinance, end providing for au emergency.
(For r.n text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 290. page 352.)
Hr. St*lief moved the. adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
ANNEXATION: Council having adopted a Resolution stating its intention to
provide the public services stated in the notice of annexation and petition, for
saB~ filed by the residents of a 2.3 square mile area in the Nlndsor Bills section
of southwest Roanoke County, i~cluding transportation to schools and e~ucati~n of
children in schools nearest their homese Hr. St*Ilar offered the following
Resolution providing for the transportation to schools without charge:
(Zl?120) A RESOLUTION stating the intent of the Council relative to
the proposed annexation of a certain area of land in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book NO, 29, page 352.)
Mr. St*lief moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St*Il*r, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............. ~ ..................6.
NAVS: None ..................O. (Rt. Jones absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
COUNCIL, REGULAR M~RVIRG,
Rondny, July 25, 1966.
, The Comscil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Cheuber in the Municipal Euilding, Monday, July 25, 1966~ ot 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT:. Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
Sv** Clarence E, Pond, Hurray A. St,lief, Vincent S. Bheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ................................... 7..
ABSENT: .None ............ - .....
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Julian F.. flirst, City Manager, Hr. James
Kincanon, City Attorney, nad Mr. J. Robert. Thomas, City Auditor.
IN¥OCATION:''The meeting was opened uith a prayer by the Reverend
Thomas K, Far'mer, Assistant Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
July 11, 1966, and the regular meeting held on Monday, J.uly IB~ 1966, having been
furnished each member of Council, on notion of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by BF. Jones
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes
approved as ~ecorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON pUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
· PETXTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The following commnnication from the Roanoke Hospital
Association requesting that Council approve the execution and delivery of a
quitclaim deed from the City of Roanoke to Roanoke Hospital Association to certain
portions of Lake Street, Hamilton Terrace and Bell*view Avenue, So E., and to two
parcels of land abutting certain of said portions thereof, was before Council:
'July 21, 1966
To The: .... '
Honorable Mayor and
Members of Council of the
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A year ago Council adopted on second reading Ordinance Ho.
16520 conditionally vacatingt discontinuing and closing
portions of Bell.view Avenue, S. E., Lake Street, S.
and Hamilton Terrace, S. E., adjacent to Roanoke Memorial
Hospital.
This Ordinance mas adopted after full hearings had been held
by the Planning Commission and the Council, at which spokes-
men for the hospital explained that the purpose of closing
these portions Of streets and relocating Bell*view Avenue Mas
to make available requisite additional land for Roanoke
Hospital Association to construct an addition to the present
hospital.
The above Ordinance provided that the street closings involved
would bec,ne effective upon the relocation of Dellevie~ Avenue
and the location of a service road connecting the onclosed
portion of Lake Street with Jefferson Street, at the cost of
Roanoke Hospital Association.
reading:
The hospital, through its ewployed engineers nad orchikects,
developed detailed plans and specifications for relocated
, Dell*view Avenue.aid khe service rood connecting Lake Street,
which plans ·nd speoificatlons, nV*er being approved by the
City Engineer0 were put out to bid, and the hospital hos non
received what it considers · favorable bid to perfora the
required work Incident to such street and service road reloca-
Prior to occeptnnce of the outstnndlng bid f~r ~his w~rk, it is
requested that Council adopt an Ordinance approving the execu- .
*Ion ned delivery of · quitclaiw deed trow the City to Ronnohe
Hospital Association of the descrihed,O.66 acre tract of land
adjacent to its premises, part of which was included within the
portion of the streets vacated, such deed, howevero to become
effective, ns in the case of the Ordinance closing the streets,
upon the acceptance by the Council of the City of Roanoke of the
relocation of Hell*view Avenue and or the service road connecting
Lahe Street with Jefferson Street.
ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIO~
Dy S! ¥, ~, Dickinson
Its Attorney
Mr. Pollard moved that the fei'lowing Ordinance be placed upon its first
(Wl?121) AN O~DINANCE authorizing and approving the quitclaim and
conveyance to Roanoke Hospital Association of all the right, title, claim and
interest of the City of Roanoke in and to certain portions of Lake Street, Hamilton
Terrace and Bell*view Avenue, S. E.o and to two parcels of land abutting certain of
said portions thereof,
NHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke, by Ordinance NO. 16520
adopted on second reading on July lq, 1965, vacated, discontinued and closed,
effective upon the relocation of Hell*view Avenue to connect its unclosed portion
adjacent to Roanoke Hospital Association to Jefferson Street and the location of a
service road or street connecting the unclosed portio~ of Lake S~reet with Jefferson
Street at the cost and expense of Roanoke Hospital Association, and the acceptance
thereof by the Council, the portions of Belleview Avenue, S. E., Lake Street, S. E.
and Hamilton Terrace, S. E., in Roanoke, ¥irginia~ as are contained in the herein-
after described boundary; and
MHEREAS, the street closings and relocations involved in said Ordinance
No. 16520 were requested by Roamohe Hospital Association and granted by the City
for the purpose of making available the requisite additional land to Roanoke Hospite
Association ·pon which to construct a proposed addition to the hospital facility
owned and operated by Roanoke Hospital Association;
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows
That the proper City officials be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an appropriate, deed,,approved as to form by. the City Attorney,
conveying to Eo.anoke Hospital Association all of the right, title, claim and
interest of the City. of Roanoke in and to certain portions of Lake. Street, Hauilton
Terrace and Belleview Avenue, S. E., and to two parcels of land abutting certain of
said portions thereof, said deed to be in fov~ and substance a~' fo~lous:
THIS DEED, made nad entered Into this day of 1966
by and between the City or Eoanoke, n municipal corporation organized
existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Grantor, end
Roue*he Hospital Association, a ~trglnln corpornt~oa, Grantee;
THAT, WHEREAS, pursuant to an application nnd petitio~ of Roanoke
Hospital Association, the Council of the City of Eosnoke adopted nt its
second reading on July 1.9, 1~65, its Ordinance Wa, 16520 whereby there
were vacated,, discontinued and closed, 'effective upon the relocation of
nelleview Avenue to connect its unclosed portion edJac'ett t5 Roanoke
Hospital Association to Jefferson Street and the location of n service
or street connecting the unclosed portion of Lake Street m~h Jefferson
Street at the cost and expense of Eoanoke Hospital Association, and the
acceptance thereof by the Council, the portions of Hellevieu Avenue, 5.
are contained in the hereinafter described parcel of land; and
WHEREAS, the street closings and relocations involved in s'aid
Ordinance Wa. 16520 were requested by Roan*he Hospital Association and
granted by the City for the purpose of making available the requisite
additional land to Roanoke Hospital A~socl*at~on upon which to construct a
proposed addition to the hospital facility owned an~ operated by Roanoke
Hospital Association; and the Grantee has requested and*the Grantor has
indicated its willingness to q~itclaim its right, LiLle and interest in
and to the hereinafter described land;
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CO~$IDERATIO~ of One Dollar ($1.00) cash
in hand paid by the Grantee to the Grantor, the receipt whereof being
hereby acknowledged, the City of Roanoke, Grantor, does hereby convoy and
quitclaim all its right, title, claim and interest in and to the following
described parcel of land, effective upon the acceptance by the Council of
the City of Roanoke of the relocation cf Delleview Avenue and the location
of a service road or street connecting the unclosed portion of Lake Street
with Jefferson Street at the cost and expense of Roanoke Hospital
Association, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the aforesaid
Ordinance No. 16520, said tract of land befn~ locate~ 1~ the City of
Roanoke, 5tare Of Virginia, and more particularly bounded and described
as follows:
HEGXWWlW6 at the southeast corner of Lake Street,
$. E., and Hellevieu Avenue, S. E,, at a point mqrked
(1) on the plat hereinafter ~escribed and referred to
and in this description called *plat*; thence with the
present easterly side of Lake Street, S. E., S 6G 48'
W. 115.34 feet to an angle point in Lake Street, S.
said point being marked (2) on the plat; thence con-
tln~l~g with the present easterly, side ~f Lake Street,
S. E., S. 1° 27' E. 52,0 feet to n point marked (3) on
the plat; thence with a nam line crossing Lake Street,
5o Ko, S. D~° 35* #o 50.0 feet to a point on the
westerly side of Lake Street, said point being marked
(4) on the plat~ thence N. 50° 00' #. 91.79 feet to a
point marked (5) on the pict; thence N. 16° 05* 20'
E. 161.05 feet to u point of carve msrked (6) on the
plat; thence with a curved line to the right, whose
vadlnc ic 24.50 reel' and mhose chord is N. 25o 120 46'
E. T.YT feel, in nil es utc length of ?.00 feet. to
u point In Bellevlem Avenue, $. E., mcrked (7) os tbs
plat; thence with u ~lue in the came nad Dcmilton Terruce,
$. E., H. 00° 24' K. 34.15 feet to n point marked (6)
ne the plat; ~heuoe. N. 01o 00' E. 30.91 feet.to a point
marked (9) on the plat; thence ~. 09° 00' E. 65 feet to
u point of curve msried (10) on the plat; thence with a
curved line to the right nhose radiuc is 01.25 reel and
whose chord is $. 60o 59" 30" E. 01.27 feet, ia nil au
ere length of 05.11 feet to a point on the present south-
estterly side of Belleviem Avenue, S. E** cold point
marked (11) on the plat; thence math the same with a
curved line to the right whose radius is 344.6 feet and
whose chord is S. 77° 52t 56* M. 126.29 feet. in all un
ar~ length of 127.0 feet. to point (1) on the plat. the
place of DEOINNI~G. containing 0.66 acre, more or lecc.
and being more psrticularly shown on that certain plat
drawn from existing records showing 0.66 sore. more or
less, bounded by Corners (1) to (11) inclusive, to be con-
veyed to Roanohe Hospital Association by the City of
Roanoke, prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son, ~t. Cert. Engrs.,
dated April 26, 1966, to which plat reference is hereby
spec!flcally made.
The City of Roanoke reserves unto itself, however, au ~asemeat for
sewer lines, drains, meter lines, and other public utilities (other than
service lines serving only Roanoke Hospital Association facilities) which
may, on said effective date, be located in the tract of laud herein
described and conveyed.
IN MITNE55 RHEREOF, the City of Roanoke has caused its name to be
signed hereto by Benton O. Dillard, Mayor of the City of Roanoke, and its
corporate seal duly affixed and attested.by Virginia L. Shaw, City Clerk,
pursuant to the authorization and direction so to do contained in Ordinance
NO. -- adopted by the Council for the City of Roanoke on second
reading on 1966.
CITY OF ROANOKE
ATTEST:
By
Mayor
City Clerk
sTA~E OF VIRGINIA )
) to wit:
CITV OF ROANOKE )
l, a rotary Public in and for the City
Of Roanoket in the State Of Virginlat do hereby certify that Benton On
Dillard and ¥1rgl~l*n L. $'bow, Mayn't and ~lty Clerk', respectively, of the
City of Roanoke, whose ~ames are signed to the foregoing writing, bearing
date the__ day of 19660 have acknowledged the same befor
me in my aforesaid City and State.
GIVEN under my hand this __ day of 1966.
My commission expires:
Hotary Public
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that upon the execution eld echeouledgment of the
aforesaid deed o8 behalf of the City of Roanoke, the some skull be delivered to
Roaaohe Hospitel~ Asso¢lotioe ut the letter% cost end elpelse.-
The mo~on ~n~ seconded by Hr, Stellar nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: "essrs. Ca,land, Jones, Poliard~ Pond, Stoile~, U~eeler and ioyor
Dillard ........................... ~ ............ ?.
Mr. Stellar then moved that the Ordinance be referred to tko City Attoreey
and the City ManageF for reviem before ~t.i~ placid on its second rending at the
next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard ~nd
unnnimoosly adopted.
GAERAGE RE#O~AL: A petition signed by tmelve residents o! the 3100 bloch
of Eoundblll Avenue, N. #,, complaining tbot the garbage and trash cans at the
rear er property at ~b40 ~yadhurst Street, N. ~., are a public noisnnce and
health hazard, and requesting that they be pieced on Lyndh~rst Street rather than
Roundhlll Avenue, was before Council.
In this connection, eight residents of Roundhill Avenue appeared before
Council, with Mrs, E. M. Nilkinson acting as spokesman and urged that the garbage
and trash cans be Felocated.
Mr. Stollet moved that the request he referred to the City Manager and the
City Attorney tO determine the positio~ of Council in this matter. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
~[~E~-DEPARTMEA~f 0¥ PUBLIC NO~S: ~he City Homager submitted a written
report, advising that $?S was erroneously included in PFlnting and Office Supplies
under Section ~Sb, wEngineerlng,# of the 196~-67 budget, to obtain notary p~bllc
appointments for several numbers in the Engineering Division of the Department of
MF. Stellar moved that Council concur in the reconnendation of the City
Manager and offered the follomlng emergency Ordinance:
(~17122) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #S6, "Engineering,#
of the ]9~6-67 Appropriatioe Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 353.)
Mr. StolleF moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follom'lng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar', Nheelev nnd Hayer
NAYS: None ........................... O.
FURC~ASE OF PROPER?Y-~A~S ~O PLAY~ROUN~S-CA/~ACE REMOYAL: ~he City
~anager snbmitted the following report ~ith reference to the acquisition of land
for the East Cate La,drill and future park purposes:
'Roanoke, Virginia
July 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen: . · · .: ,
There is attached and submitted a report dated July lO, 1966, .
from Mr. M. ¥. Clark, City Engineer, adrisiag of the discovery
of a small parcel of privately-owned land uhich It had been
considered belonging to the City. This property is the rear
portions of Lots 10 end 19, Block 26, East Gate,
· HATE: July 16, 1966
TO:. Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: Mr. Mllliam F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Property Acquisition Adjacent to
East Gate Landfill
As you already know, we have been acquiring properties
along the north side of North Avenue for expansion of
'the East Gate Landfill and ultimately park development.
In the process, the attorney searching titles has un-
covered a small parcel of privately owned land uhich se
bad assumed to already belong to the City. This prop-
erty is shown on the attached map as the rear portions
of Lots 1§ and 19t Block 26, East Gate.
· e obtained an appraisal of .the property and have been
attempting to negotiate a sale for the determined fair
market value. Theproperty only has access to an.alley.
and public utilities are not readily available, therefore
the value is not great. ~e have been unable to reach.
agreement mJth the caner although we are not far apart.
However, since all ~the~ 'property omners hare accepted
our appraised value we do not feel that me should offer
more in this case.
It is hereby requested that Council authorize the City
Manager to make one final formal offer to the property
owner, the W. J. Reynolds Heirs, based on the appraised
value of $125.00, and that upon refusal, proper legal
action be instituted. It is further recommended that
the City not attempt to add this parcel to our current
Open Space application for this ~rea. The paper work
involved and the fact that an additional appraisal
would be required would not appear to Justify the small
sum of money involved.
In addition tO the property value of $125.00, it will be
necessary for Council to appropriate $35.00 appraisal
fee.'
It is considered that It is necessary that the City acquire this
property and it is recommended, in accordance with Mr. Clark*s
explanation, that (1) authorization be given to the City
Manager to make one final formal offer to the property owner;
(2) that the pr'operty not be included ia the Open Space Program,
and (3) that the Council appropriate the sum Of $160 for the
purchase of this property.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerw
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the acquisitioo
of the land:
i8
{,17123) WM OROINANCZ providl·g for the ·cq·isitie· of nevi·lo
laad necessary to be acquired for the Cltyta East Gate Landfill ·nd for future park
purposes; authorizing a certain offer to be made therefor; authorizing the
acquisition cf said land by condemnation, under certain circumstances, and
directing that · right of entry thereon be obtained; and providing for an
(For full teat or Ordinance, see Ordinance Hoot No. 290 page 353.)
Mr. Nh·clef moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas oeconded
by Mr. Stoller nad ·dopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pnnd, Stoller, Rheeler nnd
Mayor Dillard ........................ ~ .....
NAYS: None ......................O.
Mr. Stoller then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$160 from the Contingency Fund:
(z17124) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~166, "Contingen-
cies," end Section ri?O, 'Capital,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Mr. Stoller moved the ·doption of the Ordinance. The notion uaw
seconded by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, atoll.er, Rheeler and
Mayor Diil·~d ..............................
NAYS: None ......................O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: The city Manager scbmitted the foil.owing report
recommending that new positions approved in the 1966-67 budget be included in the
pay plan:
'R~aUoke, Virginia
July 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Ge'uti·men:
It is recommended that the positions as listed belo'm be included,
by City Council Ordinance, in the current Pay Plan of the City.
These positions were approved by the City Council in the 1966-67
Budget. As far as is known at this point, it is considered that
the follomtng list covers all nam positions for the current new
fiscal year. Minimum Maximum
1211 Appraiser X Pay Range 1H 400 514
1212 Appraiser IX Pay Range 23 514 658
1136 Buyer Pay Range 19 420 540
8017 Chemist Pay Range 20 442 566
5023 Home Health Aide Pay Range 0 246 312
By may of further explanation the following is advised, The
Appraiser I and Appraiser II positions mere included in the Budget
and the initial Pay Plan did not include any such positions. The
Buyer is a hem position established in the Purchasing Bepartueut.
I a aeu position and established ia the Budget for
The
Chemist
Is
the Mater Department. The Home Health Aide is a new position
established la the Budget lo the'Health Department and it is the
position as prompted by the Federal Medlcaro Program.
It is recommended that the Council by Ordinance so provide for
these positions within the Pay Plan of the City.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hits* .
City Manager*
Mr, Pollard loved that Council concur ia the fcc*macada*ion of the City
Manager oad that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion mas seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC RELF~E: The City Manager submit~ed the following
report advising that the new maximum rate for state reimbursement on state-local
hospitalization contracts authorized by the Board of Melfare and Institutions is
$33.15 per day. effective July 1, 1966:
*Roanoke, Virginia
· . July 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In accordance with past practice, this is to advise Xh~ the State
Board of Melfare and Institutions has authorized $33.15 per day as
State reimbursement on State-local Hospitalization contracts. This
hem rate is effective Ju,ly 1, 1966.
The maximum rate effective prior to July 1, 1966, was $30.71. All
hospitals will not necessarily operate on this per diem but this
will be the maximum that can be charged,
The general policy of the State for approving rates for State re-
imbursement, is to approve any rate that may be negotiated between
a locality and a hospital which is not in excess of the hospital*s
allowable operating costs, including depreciation on equipment, or
Rates are all inclusive with no extras being all*mud for reimburse-
Is based on data on per diem operating costs as reported by the
Virginia Council on Uniform Bospttal Accounting and it includes
depreciation on equipment.
not exceed 20 percent of a hospital's per diem operating costs, or
a maximum of $5.00 per day, whichever ia the lesser.
usually paid only to ~e University of Virginia and the Medical
College of Virginia Bospttals, with the other hospitals being paid
Is understood that the City Council has in the past, as a matter of
procedure, being approving this rate; and if the Council wishes to
continue this procedure, it is recommended that the Council, by
Respectfully submittedl
$/ Julian F. Hirst
· Julian F. Hits*
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
lmeasure authorizing the City Manager to execute the state-local hospitalization
contracts for and OB behalf of the City of Roanoke and that the City Manager
advise Council whether or not the Medicare Program mill apply to perm*cs over
sixty-five years of ~ge, including those et the City Home, mbo ordinarily would
come under the hospitalization contracts. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond
and ucanlmously adopted.
STADIDM:. Thq City Manager submitted the foil*ming report suggesting that
t tit* limit or 11:15 p.m** be placed on activities at Victory Stadium:
eR*an*k*, Virginia
· . ' July 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Several recent events bare prompted consideration of the advisa-
bility of placing a time limit on activities at Victory Stadium.
At the present time, there is no limit: and it is not felt that
administratively the Department of Parks and Recreation nor the
City Manager is in a position to both specify and enforce a time.
It is suggested the City Council give consideration to an ordinance
amending the City Code to provide that no activities be conducted
at Victory Stadium after 11:15 p.m.
If such a time is designated, then it can be included in contracts
for use of the facilities. It is not felt this time would present
a hardship on any of the greater majority of activities at the
Stadium. Perhaps one of the ~nger events this fall will be the
Harvest Bowl evening football game program and this should be
safely concluded by that hour. By stating no activities after
11:15 p.m., this does not mea~ that the Stadium would be emptied
and closed, by that hour, but it would be normally anticipated that
mithln a short time afterwards, the field would be cleared and the
lights cut off,
This is submitted for the City Councllts consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Jnlia:n F. BUrst
City Haunter*
~n this connection, May~r Dillard pre~ented a communication from MFS.
M. G. Nelson, Jr** complaini~5 of n~ise from the Stadium.
Council being of the opini~nthat the time limit on activities at
Victory Stadium should be ll:O0 p.m,, Mr. Mheele~ m~v'ed that the Salter be
referred to, the City Attorney for preparation Of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Po~d and unanimously ~dopte~.: :
STREET NAMES: The City Man~Ser-s~ubmttted a written report, transmitting
a communication from the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission with a
suggested list of aame~ of continuous routes bearing different names which cross
political bonn~aries in the Roanoke Vai~e~ area.
Mr~ St*lief moved that the Eeport he received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimoosiy adopted.
BURRELL MEMORIAL. HOSPXTAL: Council having referred a communication
assignment of indigent patients to the Burr*Il Memorial Hospital, to tb~ City
Hnuoger for'the purpose of conferring with the Public Helfure Advisory Board and
for study, report and recommendntioo, the City Hnuuger submitted a written report,
advising thtt representatives of the Public Helfnre Advisory Board, the Department
of Public Helfnre and the Darrell #emorial Hospital bare held a,meetlng and that
n Joint report will be presented as soon os it has been reviewed by all concerned.
Hr. Pollard moved that ,the report be received and filed. The motion uaw
seconded by Hr. Jones and unnulmousiy adopted.
HATER DBPARTHEh~:~ Council having taken under advisement n r'equest of
Hr. R. J. Hiller for city water service to thirty-five families via a connection
to a i2-inch water mnln on Do $. Route Il, north of Hollins Collegee approximately
1500 feet to the intersection of Reffield Street and Biscayne Road, in Roanoke
County, the City Hannge~ submitted the following report, advising thnt in view
of the fact the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors has purchased North Ardmore
Hater Company, Incorporated, the matter appears to be closed:
*Roanoke, Virginia July 25, 1966
Honorable Hayor and Cit~ Council
Roanoke, virginia
The City Council has been in receipt of a recent request from
Hr, R. J. Hiller, owner and operator of the NoFth Ardmore
· . Hater Compnnyu for connection of that system to the City's
line on C. S. 11. This was mentioned before Council at your
meeting, July 11,
Tuesday morning, July 12, I met with Hr. Hiller and toured
the system. The meeting had been scheduled approximately~one
week prior and at HF. Hiller*s cohvenience. Due to court
requirements, Hr. Brogan could,not accompany me~ however, he
and I have discussed this matter on a number of occasions.
In c~ncluding my discussion with Hr. Hiller, I advised him that
I would like to have a few days to consider the situation, to
talk again with Hr, Brogan and that I anticipated reporting to
the City Council on July 25, this date.
On Thursday, July.14, I learned through news sources that the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors had purchased the ~orth
Ardmore Hater System. In view of the resources of the County
available to this system and in the assumption the City wou~d
now not be involved in supplying water to the area On a full
time, standby or emergency.basis, I would regard the matter as
closed unless the City Council would deem othermlse.
Respectfully submitted,'
~/ Julian F. Hir~t
Julian F. Birst
City Manager~
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be approved and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEHEBS AND STeM ~RAINS: The City Manager submitted the following report
mith regard to granting a 20-foot wide sanitary sewer, easemknt across the 40-foot
wide sewer easement of the City of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Industrial Park
to Roanoke County for the completion of a relief sewer:
*Roe·oket Virginia
July 25t 1966
Roto~eble #myer e·d City Council
Roe·eke, Virgiulo
Geotleaen~
At your City Counoil meeting of June 6, 1966, tkere u·s presented
to the Council u request from tke Cou·W of Rot·eke tkrougb the
Rea·eke County RatiO·ties.Authority, for cleero·ce to co,neet tke
If.d Lick Creek relief ioterceptor line ukich ii'ende~ ~onst~uetion
by the Con·ay to~t~e Roonoke_Rl~er~intercept0r line er the City of
Roanoke. ~Thisi·cluded a request for such~clear·nce ·s wight,be
required by.the Cou·ty to cross ~0 feet of the total 40 feet, ~u .
width, of tko sanitary.seuev e·semeo~.ubich the City has through
Trs~t 3 of the fllue Ridge P·r~ for Industry,
~he ~i~7 Council referred the matter to · comwittee consisting of
the Honor·bin' Mayor, the flo·oreble ¥ice-Rayor end the City Manager
~or consider·ti~n and report buck to Council. This matter has b~en
revieued and considered pursuant to the Councllts request; ·od it
is recommended to the City Council tb·t the governing body by proper
resolution or ordi·ance authorize the City Attorney to prepare the
appropriate instrument as would grant to th~ County of Rohnoke
permission for the connection of the Mud Lick Creek relief sewer
line into t~e Roanoke River interceptor line of the City.
The instrument in behalf of the County should contain provisions
providing metering of the line, as is standard, with the City having
Joint reading privilege with the County; that areas discharging into
the line shall be those as permitted under contracteral agreements
existing now or in the future between the City and the. County for
the collection of sewage f£on County areas and the transportation to
and discharge into the system or facilities of the City; and, that,
in the event of incorporation of any or all portions of the Mud
Lick Creek relief line into the City that the line, or said portion,
shall become the property of the City upon payment by. the City to
the Chanty of the cost of construction of the li~e, or said portlon,,
less annual depreciation thereof.
It is felt that the project of Roanoke County~ herein ~nvolved, is
transportation facilities in this ·rea. Additionally, the line will
represent relief to.the Cityts present overloaded Mud Lick Creek
interceptor line. Additionally, further, it is cvnsidered that the
City.has encouraged this project on the part of the County because
of the volume usage of the present facilities in the area.
, Respectfully submitted,
· · ~! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian ~, Hirst
City Reneger"
Rr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in ~he request Of Roanoke County
and that the matterbe referred to the City Attorney for preparation,of the proper
A~RPORT: Council having referred the matter of establishing rental
rates for four new hangar buildings and one office room at Roanoke Runicipal
(~oodrum) Airport to amortize the cost of construction of same over a lO-year
period back to the City Reneger to include normal maintenance costs in.the proposed
rental rates, the City Reneger subuitted the following report,.sugge~ting that no
other revenue for the airport:
*Roanoke, Virginia
July 25, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geotlemee~
At the City Council meeting on July IH, 1966, there mas aubmitted
a recommendntl~um wl~h accompanying ordinance, as to rental rates
to be established for the four new hangar buildings and one office
room at the ~unlcipal Air'port.
A co~y of'M~ iHnrria*' re~ort o~ July 7* 1966, is attac.hed~ in-
. dicating that the.rental rates ar'e established to enable amortiza-
tion over a ten-year p~lod Of the cbst of construction of the build-
ings and facilities.
The Cil~ Council inquired as to, inclusion of maintenance costs on
the buildings., ,
~he Canna'il' la advised that it is not cobtemplated tha+t there will
be any routine building mnintebnnoe expense for the ten-year period
such as painting, paving, roofing, electrical or mechanical work.
Iten~ of maintenance which ma~ be expected but which are unknown
in frequency are such as door odJustmentst sham reuoval'o gross
cutting, sanitation and area lighting lamp replacement. ~oue of
these items mould be handled in the area wkether~e buildings were
there or not. It is not'felt that this latter group of items mill
represent any particblar consequence as far as cost directly
assignable to the nam buildings.
I~ view of th~ above mhd since these buildings and their use will
generate other revenue for the airport department, such as gas and
oll sales, commercial fees, restaurant, etc., it is suggested that
no maintenance cost be added t'o'the rates as Initially pr*posed.
· , Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
Julian F. Hiram
City Manager'
Mr..St*liar paved that Council c0ncvr in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered th'e f~ll0wingemergency Ordinance:
(~17125) AN .ORDINA~CE to amend and reordain Section 11, ~hapter 5,
Title VIII, of the Co~e Of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, prescribing the
rates of rectal to be' ~barged for certain hangar buildings at the Roanoke Municipal
Airport; and providing~f0r ~n emergency.
(For full text ~fr Ordinance, see Ord~nance'Bo~k ~o. 29, page 355.)
Mr. Stoll~r~ nov~d ~he a~option of th? Ordinance. The mot ion was seconded
by Mr. ~heeler and ad~pt~d by the foil*ming vote:
NAYS: ~one ................... ~-0o
$CHO~L$: Co~.n~il havin~ di'r.ected the~City. A~torne~ to r~nder a legal
opinion as to whether,or not it has the pouer to order~the Roanoke City School
Board to keep the Rlverdnle Elementary School open, the City Attorney submitted the
following opinion.that a local ~overn~ng body would not hare the l~gal authority
to order or direct a local school board to keep opeu,'agninst the considered
Judgement of the school boa~d, a p~rticular public school, ay to order that a
particular public school theretofore lawfully closed by the School board be re-
opened:
~J·ly 14, 1966
The Honorable Hsyor aid
Hembers of City Council,
Roaooke, VIrglnln
At · meeting of thh CounCil held o· J·ly $, 1966,. rollowl·g
appearance at the'Council Meetiog of cur·nih residenks of the
Rlverd·l~ section of the City to oppose u proposed closing or
the Riverdole Elementary School by the Roanoke City School
Board, you called upa· we to render an Ppi.niP· ·s to whether
or no% the Cbuncil*has the a~tho~lty tO direct the*School Board
to k~ep ~aid sChool'o~en or~ if. it be'closed by th~ School Board,
to reopen 1~ meanwhile· the whole matter wbstaheo nndeF
~lsenent by the CouucLl.
Preftcing my ppi·ion on the sole question referred to we, I
feel it proper to set out at sane length parts, if not ·11 of
certain constitutional, statutory e·d charter prOViSions which,
to my mind, control the question.
Section 133' of the virginia COnstitution provides, in part, as
follous~
*Th~ supervision of schools in each county end city
shall he vested lo · school boerd, to he composed of
trustees to be selected in the manner, faf the term
and to the number provided by law.'
Section 136of the Constitution provides, in part, as follows,
the underscored wording being my pup:
'Each counlye'City or town, if the same be · separate
school district, and school district is authorized to
raise addllional suns by a tax on property, subject
to local taxation, not to exceed in the aggregate In
any one year a rate of levy to be fixed by hue to be
apportioned and expended by the local school authori-
ties of said countiese citiese towns nod districts In
judoment the public welfare nay reoulre
Section $6'0'f ~he Roanok~ ~h'art6v bf ~952 ~rorid6s, in part,.
the following, the u·derscoring again being my own:
t~he school trustees of said city shall be a body
co~porate under the name and style of the school
board of. the City of Roanoke, and ~ball have ai~
'gl ~he powers. ~erforb all of the duties and be ,'
. subject to ~11 of the limitations now provided, or
which may hereafter be provided bY lam in record
to school hoards of title* and except that all ,eal
estate with the buildings anB l~provements thereon
heretofore or hereafter purchased with money re-
celled ~rom the s'ule 'of bonds mf this city, appro-
priated by the conncil ur received from any other
source for'the purpose of public education, shall
he the property of the said City of Roanoke, unless
such money so received from any other source be
rote?ed on o~her c~ndltions?*****.
Sections 22-2, 22-3. 22-93. 22-95 and 22-97, subsections ('l).
(IO) and (17), of the 19S0 Code of Virginia. as amended, con-
tain the following provisio.ns, respectively:
*§22-2. Administration of system.- The public free
school system shall be administered b'y a State Board
uf Education, hereinafter sometimes c. alled the State
Board, a Superintendent of Public Instruction,
division superintendents of schools, and county and
city school boards."
tj22-3. Applicable to cities, t0'uns and'counties.-
~he provisions of this title~ except os provided here-
in, shall be a~plicable to cities· iud tomns-consti-
tutiog separate school districts, in like manner as to
the counties of the Commonwealth and nhenever the words
shull be token to include cities and such %amos unless
a different meaning is uppareat from the couteut~ and
teachers, us well os city and toms officers'charged
by lam math the responsibility for the receipt, cus-
tody uud disbursement of the funds of such cities and
,touua, ere charged with reference to the public free
' scheol~ of ~such cities and towns with the dutien and .
vested with the powers' of and ,s~Ject to the limita-
tions. and peuoltfes imp'o~ed upon similar officers,'
boards, trustees and treasurers in the counties by' this
title, 'unless otherwise provided.* · , '
'§22-93. Establishment of public free school system.-
Thc city school board of every city shall establish
and maintain therein u general system of public free
schools in a~cordance with the requirements of the
Constitution and the gener*sl e'ducatioua! policy of~
the Commonmealtb.'
'§22-95. Territorial Jurisdiction in cities and tomns
constituting u separate school district.- The
official care and authority of the school board shall*
cover all territory i~cluded in the corporate, limits
of the city or town constituting a separate school
district, and also shall cover all school p~operty
located wit, haut and contiguous to the corporate limits
of such city or town, when the title to such property
is vested either in the school board of such city, as
a body corporate, or in the city**
'§22-97. Enumeration of powers and duties.- The city
school board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) Rules and regula'tions.- TO explain, enforce,
and observe the school laws, and to mohe rhle~ for the
Uuct bf php'ils going to' and returning therefrom.
(Io) 5cb,nih,uses and property.- To provide suit-
able schoolhouses, with proper furniture and appliances
and to care fore manage, and control the's~hoal property
of the city. For these purposes it may lease, purchases
or build such houses according bO the exigencies of the
city o~d the means et its disposal. ~o schoolhouse ' '
shall be contracted for or ere~teduntil the plans~there-
for shall have been submitted to and approved in writing
by the dar'islam superintendent of schools, and e. public
school shall be allowed in any building which is not
in s~ch'con~itibh and provided With such conveniences'as
are-required by' a'due regard far, decency and health;
and bhen a schoolhouse appears to the divis'ion super-
intendent of schools to be unfit f'or occupancy, it shall
be his dut~'to condemn the same, and immediately to~'
gire notice thereof, in writing, to the chairman of the
school boa~d, and thenceforth no public school shallbe
held therein,' nor shall' any part of the State or City
fund be applied to support any school in such house until
the division superintendent shall certify, in writ.lng,
to th~ city ~chob1 board that' he is satisfied with the
condition of S~ch building, and'with theoppltances per-
taining thereto**
(~?) Consolidation of scboo~ls.- ~o provide for the
consolidation of schools whenever-such procedure mill
contribute to the efficiency of the school system*
F~m all of the foregoing constitutional, 'statutory 9nd char~ter.
provisions, it clearly appear~ that the legal duty and obliga-
tion, together with the necessary authority for the establish-
ment, cnn'ar,l, operation and supervision of the Stat~*s public
school system, Of which the City of R6anoke*s system is a part,
is' placed upon and rested in the Various' ~ounty and city school
boards, th'a~ one' fo'r the City of Roanoke being 'recognized in
both the general loHs Of the Commonwealth and in the £ity*s
Charter, On th~ other hand, the responsibility for providing
local funds necessary for the operation of each local public
school system, together mjth the necessary authority and~power
to raise such funds by taxes or otherwise, IS vested solely in
each local governing body mhich, in this ca'se, is the Honorable
City Council, However, notwithstanding the'abovementloned con-
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one at hand have arisen in severcl Jurisdictions of the saute,
some of w~tch have found thelr.wsy~tothe 5apreme ~oqrt,of.
Appeals or Virginia amd, la one case,' he~e run the giilt 6f the
Usited Stc~es Courts~ *
The case of'Bo~rd of Supervisors of Chesterfield Couaty~ 'et al,
v. County School Board of Chesterfield County, 182 Va. 266,
28 S.K. 2d. 698, involved matters relating to that sc~hool board"s
budget nad.did not, directly, concern any question r~lating to
the closing or the opening of a public school. However, citer
citing t~e coastituttoscl amd general stctutory provisions
sbovewentloaed, Hr.' JustiCe Brans'aug,' speahiag for t~e Court
and ewploying the words o~ the trial court, said, 'on ~sge 2?5
of the. Virginia Reports: · .
· From the beginning the school ~oards hav~ been made
bodies corporate. They have been given the responsi-
bility by law of establishing, ~aintalning and operat-
ing the school system, along with the State Board of
Educatios, Superintendent of Public I~struction and
the Division Superintendent of Schools.
· See Sections ~33 and 136 of the Constitution of
Virginia, and Sections 611, 61la, 656, 657,
of the present Code of Virgi~ls..' T~e~e are other
sections of the Code which set up additional duties
of the school boards in reference to the operb~oa
of the school systemt and uhich further show they are
to Fps tho schools.
(1) *I am of the opin~on that the Con~tita~i0n
Virginia and the statutes of the State clearly set
up the school board as an independent local aghncy
charged by law with establishing, maintaining end
operating =an efficient, system of public free
decided by ~he same Court in 1959~ mas an ontgromth of
validity of certain Act~ of the General Assembly providing for
the'placement'of such schools under the con(roi* of the Governor.
the closing of certain s~hools and th*iF operation by the Gover-
nor, Chief Justice Eggleston, speaking for the majority of the
Court,,.said, on p~ge 452 of the Virginia Reports:
'(6) Again, the Act of 1956, Ex. Sess~,~h. 68, p. 69
(Codeb 1958 Cum, Supp., ~22=188.3 ff.), provldi'ng
for the closin~ of schools becaus~ of integratlon~
over them, and vesting such ~uthority 'Iff the Cover-
160 Va** at.page
~lmilarly, t~e Act of 1956, ~x~',Sess., ch. 69, p. 72
(Code, 1958 Cum. Supp., §22-109.30 ff.)t providing
for the establishment and o~eration of a State scho51
violates Section 13~.* ,.
Howard v. S~hool eo~;d, ;epofted in 205 Va. 55.' i22 n.B.
for a new high school, was' nee'ded for public purposes, the
.appellants having theretofore, failed in an effort' to enJoiu
the borrowing of con~r~ction funds for such new ~ig~ school,
which they opposed. Citing §133 and.§129 of the Virginia Con-
stitution, Chief Jus~c~'Eg~le~ton, speaking for the wb~le
· Section 129 of the Co~stitu~i~n '~mpo'ses upon the
General Assembly ~he obligstlon to establish and
maintain an efficient system of public free s~hools
throughout t'he state. In'plain language §133 .vests
in the local school ~oard, as the ~geucy of the
State, the *supervision of schools,e Harrison vD
Day, 200 Va, 439, 452, 106 S.S. 2d 636, 646; Ke~lsm
v, School Board of City of Norrolh,.202 Va. 252,
254, 117 S,E, 2d 96,'97, 98. In such supervision
ft~is~sn essential.function of the local bocrd to.
determin& whether n particular property is needed
for school purposes and the wanner in nhich it
shall be used**
'The case of'J~w~s v. Duchuorth was brought nnd uti decided In
the United States District Court for,the Eastern District of
YJrgJnin; wis affirwed by the United States Circuit Cou~t or
Appeals. for the 4th Circuit;nnd certiorari wns denied on
appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. It involved,
in part, the validity of certain ordinances of the City of
Norfolh cutting off funds for the use of certain schools naa
grades, following the Supreme Court of the Un!te~ Stntes'.de-
cation, in 1954, of the Brown v. Board of Edncation case,
The District Court Judge, fa an opinion which was affirmed by
the Circuit Court and by the .United States Supreme Court by
denial of certiorari as aforesaid, stated, on page 346 of
VOlUme 170 of the Federal Supplement, ewploylng the following
'*The resolution of September 30, 1950, adequately
discloses Council's views as to the necessity of
operating elementary nnd secondary public school
systems ia the City of Norfolk. These views were
considerably modified when Council, aware of the
pending collapse of Virginia's massive resistance
laws, attempted to dictate what schools and grades
would be operated.on and after February 2, 1959.
However, it is admitted by the City Attorney that
it is not the £unctfoa of Council to determine
what schools or grades should be operated as a
part of the schoo~ system of the city. .That is
a function exclusively reserved to the School
Board. Sec. 22-97(6), Code of Virginia, 1950. The
School Board's authority in this respect has been
usurped by ~ouncil'a resolution of Januar! 13, 1959,
hereinafter discussed. Indeed, the City Attorney
with respect to the school system Is apparently
limited toits.r~ght to appoint or,reappoint members
terms of office expire, and its rightto appropriate
funds consistent with the needs Of the school system
and the financial ability of the city to meet such
requirements through the i~posftion of taxes**
that a local governing body order or direct the opening or
the closing Of a particular local public school, then it woul~
seem,to me to follow that the local governing body might also
properly direct or order the particular grades to be taught in
said school, the teachers to be employed, the books to be used,
its hours or the periods of its operation as a school, and
many, if not all of the other related but necessary details of
of the constitutional and statutory provisions which for many
years have controlled the operation of the State's sy~tem of
public schools.
I most, therefore, respectfully advise the Con~cil that in my
opinion a local governing body would not haue the legal author-
ity to order or direct a local scho91 board to keep open,
against the considered ~udgment of the school board, a particu-
lar public school, or to order that a particular public school
theretofore lawfully closed by the school board be reopened.
~esPect'fnliy submitted.
'S/ J. ~ ~lnconon
' Cit~ Attorney~
In this connection, Hrs. Malter L. ~ood appeared b~fore Council and
presented petitions signed by fifty parents fn the BIverdale section ~toting that
they would like for their c~ild~en to attend the Riverdale Elementary School
in the fall of 1966, ~he school to have four separate grades and a cnfeterin
Mrs, Mood stated that-she made a~sutvby mhich sho~ed thbre are
approximately ninety small children under six years 9f age in'the Eiuerdale area
and that there are eighty-six children In this section who are in the first four
grades, mhereas, the SchoOl Hoard contends that there uere~oaly tmenty-alae
#rs.'Jnmes H. Dillon voiced the opinion that the reason for the
difference in the figures presented by the residents of the Rlverdale section
end those of *he'School Hohrd is due to the fact that only three streets in the
Rlverdale area are assigned to the'Eiverdnle Elementary School and stated thnt the
residents In the Rirerdale section mould like an opportunity to appear before the
School Board prior to its next scheduled meeting to pr*seat the flgnres indicated
by their survey.
Mayor Dillard 'relinquished the Chair to Vice Hayor Mheeler and moved that
the School Board be'reqUested to reconsider the closing of the Hiverdale
Elementary School and to give the patrons of the school an opportunity to be
heard on the matter at the earliest pdssible date, It being understood *bat,
if necessary, Council.mill meet with the School Board on this.question. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously.adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTME~'r: *Council having ~eld n public hearing on the proposed
new Housing and H~giene Ordinance on July 12, 1965; and'hay'lng ~eferred the
draft of Ordinance back to the City Manager for'conference with the City Attorney
in the redrafttng of ~he measure pursuant to ohange's suggested"Bt the public
hearing, the City Attorney submitted a written report, transmitting the revised
Ordinance.
In this' connection, Mr. Jo~n M. Boswell appeared before Council and
complained that he had experienced difficult, In ]ocating'a~copy of the~ original
draft of the pro~osed Ordinance and that when he did he had to pay.to have a copy
typed for his use, that he has not seen the revised Ordinance presently before
Council and that he feels copies of such ordinances should be furnished to the
public before public hearings are held thereon fa order that the~ ~lght be better
In a discussion of the provisions Of the prQpo'sed Ordinance, Mr. Boswell
conceded that the landlord should be fuqua'red to furnish hot water and a three-
piece bath in each dwelling unit, but objected to being responsible for heating
contending that the criminal penalty for frozen plumbing should be on the tenant
rather than the landlord nhen it is the fault of the tenant.
After a further discussion of the matter, Hr. Pollard moved that action
on the revised draft of the proposed new Housing and Hygiene Ordinance be deferred
until the next regular Renting of Council ged that a copy of the revised Ordinance
be furnished Mr. Bosmell for his perusal.. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler
nnd unanimously sd*pied.
AIRPCRT: Couocil having adopted a Resolution authorizing and directing
the City Manager to make application to the Federal Aviation Agency for a further
amendment to the Grant Agreement relating to Airport ProJect No. 9-44-012-6111,
Contract No. FAI-331, so ns to make provision therein for the acquisition of
approximately 2.63 acres of land for the east clear zone of Runway 5-23, the
City Attorney submitted the following report, advising that it mill be necessary
to authorize the City Nanager to execute the amendment:
~Jely 2~, 19~6
The Honorable Mayor end
Members of City Council,
Roanoke,.~irgfnia
· Gentlemen:.,
I respectfully request that the follomlng matter be considered
and acted upon by the Council at its meeting today, July 2Stb,
although it is not carried on the Council Agenda.
Resolution'N~.'16997 directed the City Ranager to request of
the Federal Aviation Agency an amendment to subject Airport
Grant Agreement, in order to provide for the City*s acquisition
of an additional 2.63-acre parcel of land (the Preston Roy Pays,
property), necessary for Runway 5/23 Clear Zone purposes.. On
the basis of the City Mnnager*s application as authorized,
there was received over the weekend from Federal Aviation Agency,
dated June 30, 1966, aa agreement drawn as Amendment NO. 2 to
the aforesaid Grant Agreement, embodying the proposal of the
City as provided for Ia said resolution.
The proposed Amendment has been executed on behalf of the United
Stntes,'by the Director, Eastern Region, of Federal Aviation
Agency, but will have o* efficacy an,il it is similarly executed
on behalf of the City.
In order that the proposed Amendment may be executed Jn accept-
ance by the City within thirty days from the date mhich has
been assigned it by FAA, it Is,requested,hat this letter and
the accompanying resolution which mould authoriae such execution
be considered and adopted by the Council at its meeting today.
Respectfully,
: ' SI J. N. Kiflcanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Pond offered the following Resolution authoriatng the City Manager
to execute the amendment:
(~17126) A RESOLUTION ratifying and adopting Amendment No. 2 t o Grant
Agreement for Federal Airport Project No. 9-44-012-6111 (Contract No. FA1-331);
accepting the Grant Offer issued thereon and authorizing the City Manager to
execute Amendment No~ 2, dat~ ~une 30,,1966, to said Grant Agreement as evidence
of the City's acceptance of said amended Grant Offer; authorizing the City Clerk
to affix the Cityts seal to said amendment and to attest the same; and authorizing
the City'Attorney toe~ecute the requisite certificates.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 356.)
#r. Pond moved the ndoption of lhe Resolution, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote: '
A~ES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Pollard, Pard, Stoller. Nkeeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................~ ....
NAYS: None .................O.
. BUDGET~S~HOOLS-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLXC MARKS: The City Auditor sobmitted a
mritten report advising that it mill be necessary to approprl.ate uaexpended
balances f~om various school accounts, uhich are totally reimbursabAe from state
and federn.l fnnds and other unexpende~*balancen from various acconnts for
contractual obligations in the 1966-67 budget.since these balances in the 1965-66
budget expired Jane 30~ 1966.
Mr. Pond offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(817127) AN GI1DINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1q66-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing f~r an emergency..
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 359.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pol~ard and ad~pted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Ponds Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillnrd~---~ ..................
NAY$~. None~ .... ~-~ ........
SUBDIVISIONS: .Coonci~ha~tng referred to the City Planning Commission
for study, vepor~ and recommendation the r;quest Of ~r. JeSse M. Ramsay that One
vacant lot be required in each n~ subdivision as a recreational area for the
neighborhood boys, the C~ty Plan~io~ Commission ?ubmltted the fol~owing report;
' 'Jul~ 20, ~966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor ....
and Members of City Council
~o~nokeq Virginia. . .
Gentlem~n:
· hls is in r~fe?ence to your File #200 which includes a letter
from Mr. Jesse M. Ramsey dated March 14, 1966 concerning the
possibility of making available vacant lots for recreational
purposes In new subdivisions.
The City Planning Commission presently is involved in develsplng
new subdivision regulations. It is the intent ~f this Commission
to propose certain regulations mhtch would allow for the reservation
of 9pen space areas in newsnbdiv~s~ons for the use of thedifferent
age groups. Although the exact nature of these regulations has not
bee~ determined, it is OUt, Opinion that.vacant 10ts
not serve the full-range of needs posed by the different age groups
seeking recreational activity.
Although we do not agree with Mr. Ramsey~s solutiont me are in :
sympathy with his desire fo~ neig~borhood play a~eas fo~ Our youth,
and we would like to. enlist his support for measures that would
the City of Roanoke. S~ch a system would provide the needed
boy mill hare hi§ opportublty to live in his own 'private world*.
Every effort is being made by the Pla~alug Commission to complete
~ ~evision o~ th~ City's subdivision ordinance as quickly .as
possible. . .
Very truly yours,'
$! John M, Eplln9
Joseph D, Laurence'
Chairmans
Mr. wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITV EHPLOY£E$: The Personnel Board submitted the following annual
report:
'Joly 15, 1966
Honorable Hayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This report is filed In accordance with Ordinance No. 16103
establishing the Roanoke City Personnel Board and calling for an
annual report.
The Roanoke City Personnel Board made their annual inspection
the city's departments on Tuesday, April 19, 1966 starting at
8:30 a.m. #embers making,he tour were Ressrs. Jonas C. £11er,
William A. Martin, Jimmie B. Layman, and James M. Roe, absent
mas Ralph K. Bowles. The members visited each departmehtand
were favorably impressed with the work attitudes and work per-
formance of the employees observed while on the touF;'howevert
it was noted by all members makl.ug the tour of the cramped and
crowded working conditions for employees within the various'
departments of the city organization, After ~he toure a general
session of discussion was held by the members of the board and
it was voted to recommend to City Council the adoption of the
proposal to build t~e $~rvice Center.for the Public Moths De-
partment. It mas felt this particular item wo~d ln~rease the
efficiency and effectiveness of the entire Public Works operation.
,The, board also noted on this tour that soue of the equipment non
being used by various city d~partments was of ~onsiderable age
and probably not a.lO0~ effective. If at all possible, the board
recommends tocouncil a replacement of this eqpipment with new
and more modern machinery i~ order to increase efficiency of
various operations within the government. .
~uring the year the Roanoke City Personnel Board bas assumed
various duties and responsibilities Jn the. organization*of the
cityts classification plan, personnel rules, and other rules for
ndminist.ration of the pay and classification plans. The board
adopted a classification plan for the City, of Roanoke consisting
of approximately 22S classes of work at a public hearing held on
Monday, November 29, 1965. At that ~ublic ~earing, the board heard
appeals, from various members of the classified service grieving
their position description and allocation* and made several changes
before the. final plan.un, adopted. Afte~ the'adoption of the plan,
the board continued to hear certain appeals with. regard to
classi~lcatlgn~ and allocations, making some changes in position
specifications and also recommending several realloc~tions to the
City. Manager for his Consideration~
The board also held a public hearing on the ~ules for the
administration of the personnel affairs of the city and rules for
administration of the pay and the classification plans~ At this
public hearing, the board heard all interested persons and made
two revisions in the proposed roles as presented to the board bY
the Personnel;Director, David'S. ~erguson.' These r~les were adopted
at a hearing on May 2, 1966 and henceforth have been administered by
the Personnel Department for the city.
The board i~'addition to spending time with th~~ classification plan
and the proposed roles has also held several meetings with regard to
disciplinary action that has been administered to employees of the
city. These cases have included both discharges and demotions in
the classified service and all were handled in a satisfactory manner.
· In total the Personnel Hoord conducted s~veoteeu ~17) meetings,
two (2) public heorlngs end one (1)'cowplete city tour daring
the past year. Considering all things, the year It seems has
been wont satisfying in setting up machinery for the administra-
tion of the personnel orf&lrs rot the city.
The board pious to continue its review of the rules nod procedures
with an eye towards improvement in ill ureas, Any action needing
council approvol will certoinly be recomnended by the bGard rot
your consideration.
Respectfully, ~ -
S/ Jonas G; Eller
Jonas-G. Ellen.
Chairman, Personnel Hoard"
Hr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motim was
seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SID£MALK, CURD A~D GUIDER: The committee appointed to study the one bid
calved on construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter at various locations in
the City of Roanoke submitted the follouing report:
WJuly 20, 1966
To the City Council -
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleneh: '
Nids uere'recelved and opened,before City Council-at its regular
meeting on'Monday, July 110 1966,_concernlng~tbe construction of
concrete curb, gutter, and. sidewalks at various locations through-
out the'City. As shown on the attached tabulation of bids the
only bid received was submittedby Aaron J. Conne~, General
CoGtractor; Inc;, in the amount of,$120,310.00.,
Your'comma*toe'has met and dlscossed,the bid. The estimate for
the'number of units of work involved, was approximately
Realizlng~the costs have increased, the bid is still considered
too high,to be recommended. This being the.middle of the con-
be obtained by waiting until winter, with construction then to
However, there are~several projects which City Council has pre-
viously authorized and which cannot wait until next year. One
concerns street'changes on Mountain Avenue and Orchard Hill in
the vicinity'of the new Community Hospital. COuncilagreed to
install certain improvements, if the Hospital. contractor handled
all exc~vation and grading. He know theypion to commence this
work during the coming season.. Another projectinvolves, lmprove-
meats along Hershberger Road'adjacent' to*he Church 6f the Brethren
Home for the ~g~d. These improvements are iff exchange for a strip
project which the City has previously agreed to construct involves
curb and gutter in the 2600 block of Meadow Street, N. ~. This
bas authorized'several ye'ars ago in exchange for street right-of-
way and land for Howman PavkL and has never been'installed.
It is therefore recommended t~at-th~ o~e bid recently received be
rejected, and that the CltyManager be directed to immediately
solicit hew bids for those several projects needed to be-completed
estimated betweefl~$?,O00 - $9,000. 'Xt*would be further recommended
that the City Manager. be authorized to expend a limited sum
(suggest $3,000) during this season for miscellaneous projects
which will develop; an example of such a project would be the side-
walk improvements occasioned by the remodeling of Lazarus on South
Jefferson Street, The majority of the current curb, gutter and
sideualh spproprlatioo.uosld be held until eemt spring ehen better
prices should be obtslosble,
APPROVED: Sf Roy R, Pol~srd, St,
Roy K. Pollard, Sr.,
Chelrmso
APPROVED:Sf JulJse F, Hirat
Jelisn F. Hirst
City Mseage~
APPROVED: S! WIlliam F. Clark
William Fi Clark ·
City EeSieeer*
Mr, Pollard moved that Coueci~concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the follomin9 Resolution:
(#17129) A RESOLUTION rejecting s certain bid received by the City for
locations in the City; smd directing that the City Manager advertise for bids for
certain specific street and sJdemolk improvements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 359.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion Mss
seconded by Mr, Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Momars, Osrland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................
PARRS AND PLAYBROUNOS-GARBAbE REMOVAL: The Special Incinerator
Committee submitted the follomJng progress report:
'Yhis is 8 brief ~rogress Report on the incinerator.
Pyro Incinerator and Suppl~ Corporation bas not received one or
the sma penelboards for operation of the furnaces, the sump pump
and the motors that operate dampers in the sir ducts. This
material is being expedited, but there. ~ll.l. be..s.ome d.el?y in
placing the incinerator in service.
ADDITIONAL MORK REQUIRED:
In repairing the combustion chamber walls of the NO. 2 unit,' the
rear nail was found to be badly eroded and in such condition that
the nail fell in when u few bricks were removed. This was
inspected by W. H. Melker of Pyro, R. C. Nelson of Eubank, Cold-
mall and Associates, Incinerator Foreman Booze, Councilman C, E.
Pond and others. There was no alternative but to replace this
mall. Me requested Pyro to submit · quotation and take care of
They submitted a quotation for $2,200 which mss considered in
line as the wall ~as approximately 110 square feet of surface.
We suggest that Pyro be issued o Change Order X-5 to cover this
In order that s record may be kept of the water'used in the
incinerator, o 4-inch compound water.meter will ~e.reqn~red for
installation in the existing d-inch line to the incinerator.
The estimated cost of this work as gavin by Manager Mater
Department Brogan is $625, less credit In the amount of $356
for the existing detector check, leaving a balance of $269.
We suggest that anemergency appropriation ordinance be prepared,
amount $3,000, to cover repairs to the combustion chamber walls
as indicated above, 4' mater meter, architects fee and incidentals.
REVISED COMPLETION DATE FOR INCINERATOR:' ''
The tentative date for completion of the incinerator, ua recently
reported to the press, is moa the middle of August, 1966.
S/ CT Et Pond
C. E. Pond, Chairman
V. S. Wheeler, Councilman
Julian ~. ~irst~ C~ty Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engr.
J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell, Pres., Southeast Civic League'
Mr. Pond moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the con-
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the issue of the
(u17129) AN ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the issuance of Change
Order X-5 to the contract of August 16, 1963 betueen the City cad Pyro Incinerator
~ Supply Corporation, providing for the repair or replacement of certain mainte-
nance Items for the furnaces and allied equipment et the City*s Incinerator
Plant. upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 29. page 360.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............. ~ .....................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
Mr. Pond then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$3,000 to cover the change order:
(=17130) AN ORDINANCE' to emend and reorduio Section =170, 'Capital,"
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, end providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 361.)
Er. Pond moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler end adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stellar, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
AIRPORT: Council baying deferred action on the question of a~arding
contract for a public address system at Eoanohe Municipal (Woodrum) Airport until
the ~resent meeting. Mr. Jones, Chairmen of the Committee appointed to'study the
one bid received submitted · uritten report, recommending thee action on the
matter again be deferred until the regular meeting on August 15. 1066.
~sms~mm
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that action on the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of
Council on August IS, 1966, The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pollard and
unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: Council having deferred action on the recommendation of a
committee that the City Manager advertise for the acquisition of voting machines
on a ten-yesr lease=purchase arrangement until the present meeting in order that
the committee might determine the number of voting machines to be acquired and
meet with the Electoral Board for a discussion of the details, Mr. Stoller,
Chairman, submitted a verbal report, advising that the committee has met mith
the Electoral Board and the City Attorney and that the City Attorney has advised
the city will not have to advertise for bids for the acquisition of the voting
machines, consequently, the committee has obtained the folloming proposal from
The Shonp Voting ~achlfle Corporation for furnishing eighty-fiFe voting machines
and recommends that proposal lb) be accepted with an option to purchase tnenty
additional machines:
"July 21o 1966
Electoral Board, City of Roanoke,
and
Voting Machine Committee of the
City Council, City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia.
Gentlemen:
Due to the consideration of the acquisition of Voting Machines
by the City of Roanoke, Virginia, ~e are pleased to submit the
following proposal:
Shoup agrees to furnish to the City Eighty-five (65), more or
less, Shonp VOting Machines, Virginia Model, Six Column, Forty
Bank, Ranually Operated for a period of one year at a Rental Price
of $150.00 for each machine, payable on or before September 15,
19661 Said machines to-be delivered to the City of Roanoke, F. 0.
B. factory. The freight not to exceed $25.00 per machine, with
delivery to the City to be made on or before September 1, 1966.
It is understood and agreed that the City shall have the option to
purchase said.machines at a price of $1620.00 per machine, and that
the original rental price of $150.00 per machine shall apply on the
purchase price. This proposal shall remain in effect until Sept-
ember 1, 1966.
Should the City exercise this option tn purchase the said machines.
it may do so by any one of the followJu9 methods:
(a) Cash - $1620.00 per machine, less $150.O0 rent paid,
making a net payment of $1470.OO per machine.
(b) By a Lease-Purchase agreement for a period not to
exceed ten (10) years. Such payments to be made in
approximately equal annual installments with interest
on the unpaid balance at the Fate of 4% per annum.
The City is hereby given the option, at any time during
the life of the Contract to make accelerated payments,
or to pay the balance due in full without interest penalty.
When the payments equal the purchase price plus applicahl~
interest, title to the machines will be conveyed to the
City of Roanoke.
If the City does not exercise the option to purchase said machines
at the expiration of one (1) year. and make the payment due, the
City shall return all machines to the Shoup factory, transportation
charges prepaid, thereby relieving the City of all obligations.
Shoup guarantees said machines against defects orimperfections
in material and workmanship and represents that they mill d&
their morh efficiently when operated in accordance with lam and
Shonpes printed instructions, and mill comply with ell the
requirements of the Election Laws of the Saute of ¥irgiuio.
Shoup also agrees for a period of five ($) years frSm the date
of de'livery to mshe good by repair or replacement an~ and all
Juperfections or defects in the material, mechanism,or morhman-
ship of any and nil macbineso provided such machines shall bare
been properly cared for and maintained and properly ~repared for
each election, and provided further that such repairs and
replacements are not made necessary by the elements, fire,
accident, or careless or malicious handling.
Shoup agrees to furnish to the City, at no charge, the services
of a suffuclent number of factory truJned representatives for
the first t~o elections Jn which the machines are used, Hhose
duties'will be as follows:
(a) Instruct and train nil precinct Election Officials.
(b) Assist in the preparation of the machines for
both Primary and General Elections.
(c) Supervise a campaign of educating the Voters in
the proper manner of operating the'Machines on
Election Day.
Shoup also agrees to train City Custodians at no expense to the
City except transportation to and from the Instruction School.
It is recommended that the custodians be appointed in sufficient
time to serve through the above mentioned tho elections.
Shoup agrees to furnish to the City at no charge a hand truch to
facilitate moving the Machines and to furnish a ballot punch for
the one year rental period. Should the City e~ercise the option
to purchase said Machines, the punch will be billed at that tie
for $450.00, FOB factory.
The City agrees that it Hill be responsible for t~e safety, care
and preservation of said Voting Machines as long as said
machines are in possession of the City.
We, The Shoup ¥Oting Machine Corporation, appreciate the oppor-
tunity to present this proposal and sinferely hope we may be
favored with your valued orde~o
Respectfully Submitted,
TBE $}10l~ VOTING MACHINE CORPORATION
B¥'}~,.,~. ~ebb ChenoHeth
General Sales Manager'
the machines should be acquired by competitive bidding, Mr, Stoller moved that
Council concur in the revised recommendation of the committee and that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure in accordance therewith. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted, Mr. danes voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ~ONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAI#S: NO~E.
I~ROBUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING-SETBACK LINES: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure permittJn9 Mr. A. K. Simmons to encroach upon the
present setback line in front of his property at 1701 Orange Avenue, N. E., with
the understanding that the encroachment will be removed at the request of the city,
he presented sane; whereupon. Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution:
(Sl?131) A RE$OLL~TION authorizing the omner of Lot iD, Hloch 19, as
shoon on the Hap or Jackson Parh Homes Corporstiono to construct certain temporary
encroachuents over the building setbach line heretofore established on the south
side of Orange Avenue, N. E., east of Walton Street, N. E., pursuant t9 Resolution
No. 11447 adopted Ray 26. 1952. upon certain lerms and conditions,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No..29, page 362.)
Hr. Stoller noted the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was
seconded by Hr. Pond and adopted by the folloming vgte;
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pond, Stoller and Mayor Dillard ...........4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones. Pollard and Wheeler .........................3.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure granting the request of the Reverend Ollie B. Murphy for city
water service to his property at 1534 Shamrock Road. N. W.. described as Lot I.
Hershberger Hills. in Roanoke County. he presented same; mb,r,upon. Mr. Pond
offered the following Resolution:
(n17132) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terns and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Rook No. 29. page 364.)
Mr. Pond moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................O.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Stoller offered the following Resolution pro-
claiming September 1, 1966. as Wonju Day:
(m17133) A RESOLUTION Proclaimin9 September 1 Monju Day.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29. page 365.)
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.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUILDINGS: MOyor Dillard presented a communication from Building Offi-
cials Conference of America, Incorporated, nnnounctng the reelection of Mr. Lewis U.
Leftwich, Commissioner Of Buildings. to serve as a Director on the Executive Con-
nittee for a two year term beginnin9 July 1, 1966.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communication be made a part of the records.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
YOt~H COMMISSION: Council having deferred action on the question of
filling two vacancies aa the Youth Commission until the present meeting, the matter
was again before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the matter be deferred until the regular
meeting of Council on August 15, 1966. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously adopted..
MAYER DEPARTMENT: Council having authorized the City Manager to eater
into an agreement with Mr. L. T. Turner under date of November 14, 1961, for the
purchase of certain pulpwood Within certain boundaries and areas on the Beaver Dam
and Falling Creek watershed, Mayor Dillard raised the question of cutting the trees
~hich were seed trees at that time.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for his
attention. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
On.motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATI'EST:
/ City Clerk
Mayor -
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Angus* 1, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met ia regular meeting la the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Monday. August 1, 1966, ut 7:30 p.m.. uith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert Aa Garland, Roy R. Pollard,.Sr., Clarence
Pood, Murray A. ~toller, Vincent So Mheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ..........
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones .................~ ................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Bits*, City Manager, Mr. James
Elacauon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened uith a prayer by the Reve~en~ Aubrey J,
Rouser, Pastor, Belmont Baptist Church.
MINLrIEs: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, July
25, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Stoller,
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof ~as dispensed with
and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITI£ENS UPON ~UBLIC MATTERS:
~ONING: Council having set o public hearing for ?:~0 p.m., August 1, 1966,
on the request of Hr. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., et ax., that 'property located on the
south side of Orange Avenue, N. W., betueen Peach Road and Fifth Street, described
as a part of Lot T, Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 2, Official Survey Northwest
7, Official Tax Nos. 2020213, 2020216, 202021T, 202021§, 2020219 and 2020220, be
rezoned from General Residence District to Business District, the matter was before
the body.
In this connection, the folloaing communication from the City Planning
Commission recommending that this specific request be denied, but that this portion
of Orange Avenue be classified as C-2, General Commercial, under the proposed naa
Zoning Ordinance, mas before Council:
*July ?, 1966
The Bonorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of July 6, 1966 the City Planning Commis-
sion considered the above described request. The attorney for
the petitioner stated that the subject property would be of no
value for residential development because of its location On a
heavily traveled highway. It nas further contended that the
steepness of the property required a large expense for excava-
tion, thereby requiring business zoning to justify the develop-
ment Of the property. It mas noted that residences in the area
moold not be affected by the rezoning. There mere OO definite
plans for the use Of the subject pro~ rty.
Upon discussing the feasibility of this request, the Planning
Commissioo concluded that the request excluded contiguous parcels
of land along Orange Avenue which requires similar zoning,
thereby violating good zoning practice.
*4O
Decease of the aforementioned reasoe, the City Plunlitg Commis-
sion recommeeds that this request be denied. The
Commission did, bomever, agree uith the petitioeers basic coerce-
tiaa that business zoning is desirable for thin portion of
Orttge Avenge. end it adopted a motinn recommending C-2 Geeerul
Commercial zoning under the City*a propomd zoning for both the
subject property and adjoining properties is the area.
Very truly yours.
$/ Dexter B. Smith
Joseph O. Lemveece'
Hr. Rilles #. Anderson, Attorney. representing the petitiouerso appeared
before Council in support of the. request of his clients.
Hr. S. P. Nackley. outer of property located on the south side of Thertto~
Avenue. N. E.. betueen Rllkins Street and #illJamson Road, described as Lots 27-30,
inclusive. Block B. Wllliamson Groves, Official Tax Nos. 3070250 and 3070251.
appeared before Council in Opposition to the request rot rezoeieg. Hr.
contending that his property is adjacent to thc property of the petitioners, that
he has tried on tug occasions to have his lots rezoned from General Residence
District to Duainess District and in both instsnces gas turned down by Council.
that he has definite plans as to the type of business to be erected on his lsnd
if it is zezoned and that if the property of the petitioners is rezoned for business
purposes his Should be also.
It being p?i.n~ed out that the property owned by Mr. Nackle7 is several
blocks away from the property proposed to be rezoned and, therefore, should be
considered on its own merits, Mayor Dillard suggested that Mr. Nackley stteup%
to hare his property zoned for business purposes under the proposed new Zoning
Ordinance.
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the following Ordinance providing for the
rezonJn9 of the pro@eFt7 of the petitioners be plsced upon its first reading:
(~17134) 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.
h~EREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hove property locsted on the south side of Orange Avenue between Peach Road and
Sth Street, described as a part of Lot 7, Lots 9, 10, 11. 12 and 13, Block 2,
Official Survey Northwest T, Official Tax Nos. 2020213. 2020216, 2020217, 2020218,
2020219 and 2020220, rezoned from General Residence District to Business District;
~BER£AS, 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 Morld-~ews," a newspa per published in the City of Roanoke, for the t~me
required by said section; and,
I~HEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 1st
day of August. 1966, at 7:30 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, et
MHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence presented, is of
tke opinion that the hereinnfter described land should be r,z,u,d.
THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED by the C,ascii of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4, Section 1, of The Code of the City of R,aa,he, 1956, relating to
Z,ling. be amended and reenacted in the f,Il,ming particular amd no other, viz.:
· Pro party located on the s,nth side of Orange Avenue b,tm,em Peach Bold
ant 5th Street, dencribedas a part of Lot ?, Lots 9, 10~ 11. 12 and 13, Block 2.
Official Survey Northuest 7. Official Tax NOS. 2020213. 2020216. 2020217. 2020218.
2020219 nnd 2020220. be and is hereby, changed from General Residence DEtract to
Business District and the Zoning Hop shall be changed in this respect.
The motion mas seconded by Hr. Fond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, P, cd, St,lieF, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ....... 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................O.
(Mr. Pollard not voting, Mr. Jones absent)
P~TXTIO~S AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Yhe f,Il,ming communication from the Roanoke City School
Board, requesting the transfer of n total amount of $14,700 from Blue Ridge EYV
Operating Cost for the replacement and maintenance of equipment, mac before Council:
"July Re. 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Roanoke City School Board at its meeting July 26, 19h6,
respectfully requested City Council to muhe the f,Il,ming
transfers in the 196h-67 School Budget:
Amount From: To.__L:
$3.400.00 2500 - Blue Ridge ETV 5300 - Pupil
Operating Cost Transporta-
tion - Main-
tenance of
Equipment
11,500.00 2500 - Blue Bldge EYV 9600 - Food Ser-
Operating Cost vices Replace-
ment of Equip-
ment
The first transfer is for the purpose Of replacing one v~hlcle
for ciippled children and the maintenance Of three vehicles
used for this purpose during 1965-67.
The second transfer is for the purpose Of replacing several items
Of large kitchen equipment and the replacement Of lost, bt,hen nnd
w,th OUt small Items.
Yours very truly,
S! A. F. Fisher
A. F. Fisher, Business Manager
and Clerk of the Board"
In this connection, Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the School Board,
nppeared before Council and explained that funds contained in the1966-b7 School
budget for Blue Ridge ETV Operetiu9 Cost mill not be needed until next year, whet,al
the above equipment is needed immediately.
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After · discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard questioning the legality
of using the ET¥ funds for other purposes, Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur
In the request of the School Gourd sod offered the follouimg emergency Ordinance:
(#17135) AN ORDINANCE to amend nad reordain certain sections of the
1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing rot tn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 366.)
#r, Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ ........................... 6.
NAYS: None ....................0.. (Rr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-SCBOOLS: A comlnnJcotlon from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting an appropriation of $25,860 for the purchase and installation of three
classmoblles at Forest Park Elementary School in order to relie~ u badly overcromded
condition, mas before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Roy Lo Webber, Chairman of the School ROaFd,
appeared before Council and explained that the School Gourd feels the purchase of the
classmoblles is the most expedient procedure to follou In the present instance.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur
in the request of the School Board and offered the follosing emergency Ordinance:
(=17136) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~12000, "Schools -
Improvementa and Betterments," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 366.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Oarlaod, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having proclaimed September l, 1966, os WonJu
Day, copy of a communication from The International Bnnicipal Cooperation Committee
of Roanoke. Virginia. Incorporated. to ~he Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni-
potentiary Hymn Chun Klm, Embassy of Morea, Washington. O. C., inviting him and his
wife to visit Roanoke on that day, mas before the body.
Mr. Pollard moved that the communication b~ received and filed. The motiof
mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, havin9 filed an application
with the Civil Aeronautics Board for an amendment of its certificate of public
convenience and necessity for Route 67 to provide for an extension of its services
to New York, N. Y.. Newark, N. J., via Dulles International Airport. an application
of the State Aviation Commission of Maryland and Greater Baltimore Committee,
Incorporated, for an extension of Piedmont to the Neu York urea via Friendship
International Airport as well as via Dulles International Airport and a motion to
consolidate both dockets for on early hearing were before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the application sad motion be received ned filed.
The motion uss secooded by Hr. Pood Bad unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SENERS AND S~ORM ORAINS: Council baying directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the employment of Alvord, BurdOck led
Howsoe, Eegieeers. to prepare pinna oed specifications for the construction of
certain additional primary and seconder7 digesters and an additional air bloner at
the Sewage Treatment Plant, the City Manager submitted a urittee report, tvsnsuJttio~
the Ordinance os prepared by the City Attorney, the City Manager pointing out that tJ
fee for these engineering services will be four and one-half per cent of the
construction cost of the project with such fee estimated not to exceed $18.000 since
the project is estimated, with all elements included, to cost approximately $400.000.
After a discussion of the matter, it being pointed out that if the fee
exceeds $16,000 it alii have to be approved by Council, Mr. Stoller offered the
following emergency Ordinance providing for the employment of Alvord, BurdOck ~
(~17137) AN ORDINANCE providing for the preparation of engineering plans
end specifications for the construction of certain additional Primary and Secondary
Digesters and an additional Air Blower at the Cityts Sewage Treatment Plant, and
~roviding for payment of the cost thereof; and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 367.)
Rt. Stellar oared the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. #heeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pood, Stellar, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Stellar then offered the fellahin9 emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $18,000:
(m17138) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain 'Non-Operating Expense~
of the 1966-b? Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 368.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Or~ nance. ?he motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pood, Stellar, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report, colltn9
attention to an Institute for City and Town Councilmen and Mayors which will be
conducted by the Local Governme~ Officials' Conference at the University of
Virginia on August 29, 30 and 31, 1966.
Hr. Wheeler moved that the report be reoeived a·d filed. The motio· mos
seco·dad by Hr. Pollard and aminO!ansi! adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted · mritte· report, transmitting 8
communicatio· from Hr. T. H. Davis, President, Piedmont Airlineo, praising the
Police Department, the Fire Department ·ad the Civil Defense Agency for their
cooper·tiao lo connection mitb the aircraft l·adl·g gear malfunction ·t Ronnoke
Runicip·l (Woodrsm) Airport o· July 9, 1966.
Mr. Smaller moved that the report be received sad filed. The maria· mas
seconded by Mr. Pond and aaanlmouoly adopted.
BURRELL #EHORiAL HOSPITAL: Council having referred a communication from
Hurrell Memorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, moth reference to assignment
of indigent patients to the Hurrell Memorial Hospit·l, to the City Manager for the
purpose of conferrin9 with the Public Welfare Advisory Board ·nd for study, report
· nd recommendation, the City Wenager submitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 1, 1966
Honorable Rnyor and City Council
Ran·aka, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is heremith'suhmitted for the information ·nd records
of the City Council a report of a special meeting held by
representatives of the Roanoke City Welfare Advisory Board,
florrell Memorial Hospital and the City We/faro Department on
July 7, 1966.
'Report of Special Meeting
of
Welfare Advisory Board
Concerning
HBRR£LL MEMORXAL HOSpYFAL
A meeting was held July 7, 1966, at 2 p.m., in the
Roanoke City Welfare Department office of representatives
of the Roanoke Public Welfare Advisory Board. the Bo·rd
Of Trustees Of Hurrell Memorial Hospital and the Roanoke
City Welfare Department.
Present were:
for the Welfare Hoard - Reverend William F.
Milholland, Chairma·
Mrs. Robert S. Goldsmith
for Hurrell Trustees - Dr. W. S. Claytor, Chairman
Mr. George P, Lawrence,
Secretary
Mr. Charles L. Anderson,
Administrator
for the Welfare Depart- Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City
meat Manager
Miss Bernice F. Jones.
Director
Mr. Hirst opened the meeting by stating its purpose
as follows. Representatives of the Hospital over the
matters involving the marking relationship betmeen the
Hospital and the City Welfare Department. This concern
has'been expressed ia the form of letters to the City
and the Department. discussions with City representatives.
and an appearance her·r6 the City Council. The Hospital
Trustees requested a meeting mith the Welfare Advisory
occasions have expressed dissatisfaction mith the delays
:Hr. H~at further noted that the three other members
of the Advisory Board, Mrs. Arnold Aa Schlossberg, Hr.
Lloyd A, Austin nad #r. Parnell Egglestoa, mere out or
taus nad that It bad been difficult to set · time when n
majority of the Board bare present, It hsd been
anticipated Hr, Austin mould be present for this meeting
but, he, this date, hud received a call necessitating he
be ant of taus.
DF. Clnytor then spoke for the Trustees nad presented
n letter, dated #arck 23, 1966, from the Hospital
Administrator, Hr, Anderson, to the Helfnre Department.
This l~tter listed a group or matters involving h?spital
patients uhereie the Hospital hsd hsd dlfficnlty in
clarification nad hnadllag an to melfnre status. In
several tnstnnces, aa cited, e period of tmo to three
uo~ths bad elapsed before definite stntement had been
received frou the Department aa to the individnnl's elig-
ibility or nonellglbllity. This, Dr. ¢lnyt~r stated
represented problems to the Hospital. One case represented
on individual mbo bad left martell, without receiving
melfnre eligibility and had later gone to Roanoke Hemorial
and had been classified ns eligible while there.
In the course of the meeting, along with other matters,
the letter or Hnrch 23 was consented upon, in connection
uith various wetters, as was n list or patient names which
had been prepared by Hr. Anderson end fornnrded to Hiss
Jones n fen days before this meeting. This latter list of
nones mas patients on mhich the Hospital had quest ion~in
connection with the public welfare program. Hiss Jones,
in each instance, reviewed the Jndirldnal*s case file in
the Department and commented upon the circumstances of each
case as the Department mas concerned or involved.
The foltoutng significant points evolved fFOW the
discussion during the neetin9, These developed fros
Items presented by Dr. Cluytor and Hr. Lamrence and from
discussions ~ the indivldunl cases, ns mentioned.
Blue Referral Slip
Recognized to be the source of ~roblems, due to
questionable interpretation at the Hospital of
services intended to be authorized.
It was agreed that the Department would revise the form
to enable indication of:
~hether bearer is certified for public
nsststance.
b. Whether bearer is eligible for State-Local
Hospitnltzation (SLH) (Hedically Indigent).
c. Nhether treatne~ to the bearer for other than
out-patient services are required and/or
authorized.
d. Clinics available for non-emergent situations,
including dates and tines for all hospitals.
To be printed on reverse side of slip, if
practical, or provided by an attachment.
2. Notification of certification or non-certification of
hospital patient
a. To avoid delay in notification to hospital, when
the Department receives a Form 40 {patient
admission), the Department will immediately send
o form letter to the Bospi~nl advising that the
patient is either:
(1) eligible for ass h tance;
(2) non-eligi~le; or
(3), non-elioible but under investigation.
3. Social ~orker Assistance
a. Department social workers will maintain reasonable
check on welfare clients in the hospitals and at
such times os m marker has Information pertaining
to a patient thai mould be of aid to the hospital
lo the hssdlimg of'the melrare aspect or the
patient, the marker mill mmvey the iarormalloa
to the hospital office.
Patients anticipating morning home
Ia some lnalaaces, a patient ceo be released
the hopsital utah the intent or placement by the
meat la a nursing homee or place uhere terming'care is
days hospitalcare, Ir there ls difficultyia locating
· nursing home, or nursing care, the patleat may have to
be held in the hospital be~oad the 14-da7 period.
a. It l~ the objective of the Department to pay for
extra days, beyond the limit, aa are necessitated
~7 anaitiag available nursing space or care. The
hospital should notify the Department of these
aituat!ons when they occur.
5. Continuity of Care
The qcestiou prompted, and disccssed at length, is as
to responsibility of care, after hospital discharge, of
patient mbo: is under melfare assistance; mas in the
hospital under SLIt; or, was involved ia neither bat may be
benefited by surveillance. Tho role of the City Physician
in the medical life of the community end the governmental
organization entered this discussion. Members of the
Darrell Staff have recently declined to assume professional
attention to persons admitted to the Hospital un,er welfare
assistance, SI.It or so-called charity cases, until resolution
of responsibility after discharge. A recent situation
involving the signing of o death certificate for a looser
Burrell Hospital patient prompted the matter and the staff
position.
a. The Department has responsibility as to follow
up for adequate and reasonable medical atten~
tiaa to public assistance cases after hospital
discharge.
b. The City Physicisn*s office mill follow up
SLH discharges; hanover, the city repres~ natives
indicated that. with respect to SLH cases and
charity cases (patients not under Public assistance
Or SI.H). legal and medical opinions would have to
be Obtained by the City and studied before definite
statement as to responsibility could be made.
Dental Clinic
It was reported that a dental clinic, formerly
conducted under the Health Department, at Hurrell has been
discontinued and consolidated with the clinic at the Health
Department. The Hospital questions the wisdom of this
shift.
a. Inquiry on this will be made in conference with
the City Health Director.
Supplemental 'payment for days of care
Burrell Memorial has requested supplemental payment for
SLH patients, the payment to be above the amount which the
State Department of Helfare and Institutions authorizes
annually based upon the previous yearrs audit of the
Operational cost of the Hospital. Darrell Hospital has
previously received supplemental payments. The Hospital
feels such payments bring the over-all payments in line
for actual costs because of'the difference hetueen the
fiscal year or state accounting and the fiscal year or the
hospital.
a. Zhe Clty*s administrative staff will complete the
development Of the financial data for the period
to date since the last supplement payment by the
City.
b. The Clty*s administrative staff is endeavorin9 to
work OUt a system uhereby any such future payments
can be made on a current monthly basis.
c, Both ebole matters (e Bed b) uIll be subject to
consideration b7 the City Council end such
sctlon es the City Council detertinps eppropriste,
O', Atsigeeest or referral or De'psrtmeet or Public lelfsre
patients or clients OB se equitsble sad non-racial
basis to Hnrrel. l,
Hnrrell represee~stives noted that previously sli-
nblte hospitals are receiving patients aa i sou-racial
basso bsa tbst Hsrrell continues to receive only negro
patients, They further noted thom feuer negro patients
ore attending or belin sent to Hurrell than for comparable
periods In pisa years, They questioned that white nelfere
petieeto Ire eot being assigned to Hurrell Bud registered
concern that essignneet should be made to ell hospitals
without regsrd to race, City representatives stated that
actual aosigenent ~ss not within the prerogstSve of the
Velfsre Department bet uss n Rotter of physicians* deci-
sions, This prompted discussion ss to those groups of
persons ohereim there fs not · prirnte physlclsn Inrolved
or hnoun sad the necessary seeking of clinical or
hospital attention ~ care must, Jn the absence of nlteres*
tire, be Instigated by the department, either through the
Cltl Physician or public assistance program. The City
representatives stated that their prograns ore conducted
on s non-rsclal basis end this policy is intended to
extend fully to clinics and hospital facilities, insofar
as decisions rest with the Relfare departuent, Hospital
representatives stated that this may be true as far us
administrative rules and policies were concerned, but
that it was their opinion that in actual practice patients
are being channeled to various hospitals and clinics
against the mJshea of the patients. Hospital representa-
tives advised that the lock of white patients affected
their patient load In viem of .loss of negro patients,
Jeopardized their participation in Federal Government pro-
grams and restricted their opportunity to fully serve the
community.
s. The revision of the Blue Referral Slip. as
noted in paragraph I above, will help clarify
some of the questions of referral intm tions
mhlch presently clouds accurate evaluation of
this matter.
b. The City Manager advised that the City would be
glad to have the Advisory Board impartially
reviem the Cityts policy in this matter and the
current procedures of operation under that
policy.
At' the meeting*s conclusion, Jt was agreed that any
statement or report on the meeting would be jointly reviewed
and concurred in before presentation to the City CouecJl,
Board of Trustees and/oF the public. The Advisory Hoard
members indicated that their next regular meeting would
be in September mhen they would fully consider these matters.
Xt further was agreed by ell concerned that at least one,
and perhaps more, additional meetings between all parties
would be desirable and needed to evaluate the conclusions and
the handling of the conclusions ivan this first session.*
This meeting wan held in connection Rlth the proposal for such
a conference ss was presented by representatives of the Hospital at
a meeting of theCity Council, It is believed that this report is
self-contained and self-explanatory. Homever, two supplemental
comments are mode.
First. The report makes reference to the solicitation by the
Hospital of supplemental payment for medically-indigent patients.
This has been brought to the City Council*s attention previously
and the Council In several past incidences has made such payments.
Every reasonable effort fsbefngmede to attempt to assemble the
necessary report to submit to the Council et this meeting as to the
request for suppleneutsl paynent. This, however, is an involved
matter and the time to apply to It appears to be difficult to
obtain on,s,continulng basis. If the report.is not available on
this specific point, it will be formarded to Council at the
earliest practical date,
Second. In supplement to the report, study is continuing
under way In the Welfare Department to assure that in such cases
mherein the determination of assignment of patients might fall to
Respectrull7 submitted,
S/ Julien F. HJrst
Julinn F. Hirst
CJt~ ¥onuger'
NAYS: None .................... O. (HF. Jones absent)
*Roanoke, ¥1rgini·
August 1, 1966
Honor·ble Rsyor ·sd City Council
Roanoke, VfrgJ·i·
Ge·ti·men:
On J·ly 11, 1966, Nra O. L. Huffmo· of 4802 Helms
M. E., ·ppesred before Council l· coupleJ·t ·s to the water
pressure is his oreo. This w·s referred to my office for
study and the folio·lng is repo~ted.
Melus Lane is · part of 0· ·rea east or Tinker Creek and
Just outside the City in Rs·make County, mhich extends from
Lei· Street to Mount·in Rood, is lust north of the old Monterey
Golf Course, end is in the Rockyd·le Heights sec·Jo·. There
ia attached · map of this urea. The water lines mere i~stolled
by the #illlowson Road ~·ter Company, ubich was purchased by the
City in 1951. Reliable information st·ten that the residents
in the area were troubled ulth Iow pressure even before the
si·tea wa· ·cquired by the City and the pressure problems hove
continued becoming partlcul·rly noticeable in recent month·
due to the extremely dry situation which has placed heavy demands
on mater lines.
The largest lines in the are· ·re 2-inch with the majority
being I l/4-iuch and 3/4-inch. It is believed that, considering
the development of the area, the 2-1nth and l-inch line would
reasonably serve them for the present, except for the major
difficulty which is the main supply lines into the area. These
are a l/l/4-inch leading from the Johnson-Carper are· ·nd a
2-inch leading from the Hater Department Shop ·rea. These lines
are old and rusty; and there is no doubt but that the supply
through them is very limited. Approximately fifty families are
served in the area.
The sketch attached shows th·t which is believed would
remedy, under present development the ·rea. This would be an
8-inch main that would extend Off of Whlteslde Street near
Creative Packaging, cross Tinker Creek and follow Columbia
Avenue through the center of the development. This line would
be approximately 2000 feet Jn length and would cost approximately
$10,000.
The City Code under its rules for sole of water to persons
outside of the corporate limits states in Title 12, Chapter lo
Rule 38 (I) that "any person, firm or corporation, residing or
located in any area beyond the corporate limits and served
by inadequate City mains may make application for improvements
subject to the provisions of this rule, and such application
shall be considered and treated as though no service was being
supplied in such
The reference of this rule is to the fact that enlargement
of lines would be the financial responsibility of the person· in
the area. In this case, these residents indicate that they do
not feel that they can afford this cost.
Without reference tothis particular area, but as · general
matter of procedure, I am inclined to question this rule. It
would appear to ne that where the City purchases a water system
th·t it would ·ssume the responsibility for adequate supply and
pressure through that system. Such would involve the replace-
ment of lines or the provisional lines of adequate capacity.
If there were development beyond a subdivision oreo, for which
water would be obtained through a city-armed system, then
path·ps another circumstance might prevail as far as the
distribution of cost of line enlargement.
It is recommended to the Council for the Council'· con·id·ra-
tion that the proposal of the 6-inch main be constructed by the
City and that for this purpose the sum of $10,000 be provided from
the Rater Dep·rtment*· capital funds. It would be further proposed
that the above section of the rules be aeended as might be
necessary to permit the policy of city replacement as suggested
in the above p·ragraph,
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Man~ger"
49.
5O
la this connection, n delegation or residents of Heine Lute appeared
before Conncil xith Mr, Hnffmsn acting ns spohesmnn.
Mr, Mbeeler moved that Council concur'in the recomeendntion~ of the City
#neunet that on eight-inch msia be constructed by the city nt nn estimated cost of
$10,000 nnd that the matter be referred to the C.ity Attorney for preperstion of
the proper mennnre, The notion una seconded by Mr, ~ond nnd unanJmo~ly adopted,
OEPARTMRNT OF PURLIC MELFARE: Conn~ll having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the' proper measure authorizing the City Manager to execute state-local
hospitalization contrects, the City Attorney subuitted the folleuing report advising
that no for~nl action is needed at this time other tha'n to receive and file the
report of the City Mnnnger:
*July 2R, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members or city Council.
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the meet'inn 'of Council held on July 2Sth, the City Manager
reported' receipt of advice that the State Rcard of #elfnre
and Institutions has approved or authorized n sum of $33.15
per day as the hex maximum rate for in-patient care that mill
be approved by said Roard for reimbursement to localities on
state-local hospitalization contracts, the nas rate to be
applicable on and after July 1, 1965. The Council referred n
phase of the matter to the undersigned, mitb directions to
prepare such ordinance or resolution as might be necessary in
the premises.
It is my understanding that the maximum rate abcvementioned is
not, necessarily, the negotiated rate which is provided in
the City*s several agreements mith local hospitals, negotiated
on an annual basis nith each said ho}pital, but is simply the
highest per diem rate in nhich the State will participate by
may Of reimbursement to the City for hospital care Of melfere
and indigent patients.
Accordingly, no formal action needs be taken at the present
time by the Council in the matter, other than to receive and
file the report so made by the City Manager, he, Of course,
to further advise the Council on the question relating to the
admliistration of the nam Medicare Program as it might relate
to the City's Welfare Program referred to him at the same
meeting.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Smaller moved that the report of the City Attorney be received and
filed. The mstion Has seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of June, 196b.
Mr. Smaller moved that th~ report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: Council at its meeting on May 17, 1965, having received and
filed n report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission on the proposed
Roanoke Valley Open Space Plan, a communication from the Roanoke Valley Regional
Planning Commission, requesting 'that the plan be officially approved and adopted,
was before the body.'
MC. Paid moved that action on the request be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council and that the City Manager advise the body Is to the
states of the adoption of the plan by each of the five participating governing bodies
in the Roanoke Volley. The motion mss seconded by Mc. Uheeler and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-PLANNING: The folloulng communication from the Roaoke Valley
Regional Planning Commission, requesting that the City of Roanoke contribute its
pro rata shore of $826 of the costs to defray advance expenses for the annual con-
ference of the Virginia Citizens Planning Association to be held at Hotel Roanoke
in Hay, 1967, mas before Council:
"July 21, 1966
Hiss Virginia L, Shaw
City Clerk
City Hall
Roanoke. Virgioia
Dear Miss Sham:
At the June 30, 1966 meeting the Executive Committee of this
Commission (uhicho ns you know, consists of representatives
of Councils and Hoards of Supervisors) voted to request local
governments to contribute the necessary pro rata costs to
defray advance expenses for the annual conference of the
Virginia Citizens ~lanning Association. As you uny have
noticed, the Town of Ylnton has already contributed its pro
rata share.
This mgion was selected to be hosts by the Board of Directors
of VCPA nad attendance of at least 200 is anticipated. ~his
Conference will be held at Motel Roanoke In May 1967.
Listed belou are the local governments* share of costs based
on the 1960 census.
Roanoke City $ 826.00
Roanoke County 363.00
Botetoart County 142.00
Salem 137.00
Vinton 29.00
Please bringtbis matter to City Council,s attention. Early
receipt of the contributions mill be appreciated in order that
preliminary plans may be initiated.
Enclosed is a list of some activities to be included in the
program.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Robert M. Shannon, Jr.
Robert M. Shannon, Jr.
Director"
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating the $826 with the understanding that the
~ontrlbution is contingent upon cmtributions by the other four local 9overnments in
;he Roanoke Valley of their 1~o rata share of the costs:
(m17140) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section :83, "Planning
commission,~ of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO, 29. page 369.)
Mr. Stoller moved the ado~lon Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Heosro, Gnrlmd, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dlllnrd~ ................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
REPORTS OF CO#NIYTEES: NO~E.
UNFINISitED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: HONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinooce No. 17121, authorizing and approving the
quitclaim and conveyance to Roanoke Hospital Association of oil the right, title,
claim and interest of the City of Roanoke in nnd to certain portions of Lo~e Street,
Hamilton Terrace and Hellevien Avenue, S. E., and to tau parcels of land abutting
certain of said portions thereof, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read nad laid over, was again before the body.
In this connection, the Ordinance having been referre~ to the City Attorae]
and the City Manager for revien before its second reading end final adoption, the
committee advised that the review has not been completed.
Mr. Pollard moved that the second reading of Ordinance No. 17121 be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion nas seconded by Mr.
hheeler and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred
action on a proposed neu Housing end Hygiene Ordinance until the present meeting,
the matter sos again before the body.
In this connection. Mr. S. P. Noclley appeared before Council and voiced
the opinion that copiesI of the proposed Ordinance should have been furnished
landlords, realtors, etc.. free of charge for study beforehand. Mr. Nac~ley object-
ing to the provision that every dwelling unit shall be supplied 'with adequate
rubbish storage facilities, type and locution of which are to be approved by the
Commissioner of Health. and the requirement that the landlord be responsible for
screens and garbage cans for each dwelling-unit, it being his contention that since
public buildings nra not furnished with screens private dnellings should not be
required to have them either.
Mr. John W. Bosnell reiterated his previous contention that the screens.
garbage cans and heating equipment should be required, but that the responsibility
therefor should be left to a civil contract betNeen the landlord and the' tenant;
also, that there should be a criminal penalty on a tenant mbo through neglect and
carelessness leto plumbin9 Bud heating freeze.
Mr. Thomas L. Hutson pointed out that there are many peopi'e wh~ 'mould be
unable to pay the increased rent necessary to amortize the cost of the improvements
required by the proposed new Housing and Hygiene Ordinance, that there would not
be enough space in the public housing projects to accommodate them, and raised the
Mr. Charles E. Eepley stated that aa matter hoe each n landlord improves
reltal property there are tenants aha mill not take reasonable care of the daellings.
Mr. Homer L. WnJd agreed mJtb Mr. ~op]e~ that the basal element Jo · big
factor and voiced the opinion that there should he n greater pennia! on the tenant.
Mr. Hart! L. Roseabsum pointed nut that landlords have had thirty years
to correct substandard housing and that he Is heartily in favor of the proposed
neu Sousing and flygiese Ordinance.
A communication from Hrs. M. J. Patterson. complaining that the landlords
often do not keep up rental property adequately, mas her,re Council.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard. My. Garland moved
that Section S (f) requiring adequate rubbish storage facilities. Section S (g)
requiring adequate garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers, and
Section 6 (f) and (g) requiring screens, be amended to provide that these items shall
be furnished by the tenant.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland and Pollard ......................................
NAYS: Nessrs. Pond. Stiller. ~heeler and Mayor Dillard .................4.
(Hr. Jones absent)
Hr. Wheeler then offered the folloning emergency Ordinance:
(~17141) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain, ia its entirety. Chapter 9.
Title XIII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, relating to duellings, dnellin!
therefor in order that the same may be kept clean and fit for human habitation, by
establishing certain revised, new or additional minimum standards governing the
condition and maintenance of dwellings, duelling units and habitable rooms used for
supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential
to make dwellings safe. sanitary and fit for human habitation; establishing ainJmum
standards governing the condition of dwellings offered for rent; fixing certain
responsibilities and duties of owners and occupants of dwellings; authorizing the
inspection of duellings, and the condemnation of dnellings unfit for human habitation
defining certain terms and words employed in this ordinance; fixing penalties for
violations of the provisions of this ordinance; providing the date upon which the
provisions of this ordinance shall become effective; providing for the codification
of the provisions hereof into the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as Chapter 9.1
thereof; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Bock No. 2g, page 370.)
Nr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Pollard. Pond. Stiller. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Conrail having directed.the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure greeting e 2a-foot aide sanitary seuer easement to
Roanoke County across the 40-foot made ameer easement of the Cia! of Roanoke
the Hlae Ridge Industrial Park rot the completion of a relier sener, he presented
some; uhereupoe, Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17142) AN ORDINANCE authorizing amd permitting the connection by the
Cennty or Roanoke Or so la-inch relief interceptor saner line serving the Mad Lic~
Creet area of said County to the.City*s Roanoke River sener Interceptor line upon
certain terms and provisions; requiring said County*s acceptance and agreeueat to
the provisions hereof prior to making such connection; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full tent of Ordinance, see Ordinance Root No. 29, page.30S,)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion moa seconded
by Mr. StolleF and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
ELECTIONS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the proposal of The Shoup Voting Machine Corporation uith
regard to the acquisition by the City of Roanoke under a lease-purchase agreement
of voting machines to be used in ell future elections, he presented same; mhereupon
Mr. Stoller offered the following euergency Ordinance:
(~17143) AN ORBIN~CE providing for the City's acquisition under lease
agreement, authorized to be entered into pursuant to general lam, of certain
voting machines approved by the State Board of Elections, to be uMd in all elec-
tions hereafter eondacted in the City of Roanoke; providing certain terms and
conditions to be incorporated into said lease agreement; providing for the payment
of certain amounts as rental for said voting machines; and providing fey on
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dank Ne. 29, page 387.)
Rt. Stoller'moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard. Pond. Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............ = ......................
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted the following report
recouuending that the City Code be amended to provide for.the ese of voting machine!
in all future elections: ·
"July 29, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Daubers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen: .....
Transmitted to the Council with this letter is an ordinance
by which the City's lease of certoSn voting machines, by
lease agreement cant ah lng au option on the part of the City
to later purchase said machines, Mould be authorized.
I desire to cell to CoeecilOe attention the fact. that. Ordinances
No, 16984 sad No. 16985, edoptdd by the Council on April 25t
1966, mede provision for the ese of voting machines st the elec-
tions held ie the City om June 14 sad July 12, 1966 only. Express
authority for the ese of. voting machines mas, la said ordinances, .
limited to election donee mentioned therelm, mad, sold elections
having eau been held, the authority of those ordinances has usu
e~plred.
It is, therefore, respectfully recommended then the Council eom
consider, by us appropriate amendment or provisions of'Chapter
1, Title IV of the City Code relating to elections, that general
provision be made for the useof voting machines in nil future
elections conducted in the City, until further order of the
Council.
Respectfully,
S/ J, N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Stoller 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. The motion nos seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN: Council hiving directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure adding five neu positions to the Pay Plan, he presented same; mhereupc
Mr. Stoller offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~17144) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance NO. 16983 heretofore adopted on
May 2, 1966, providing e System of Pay Rates andRanges end a new Pay Plan by adding
to said Pay Plan five (5) eau positions Of employment under the City govern meat;
end providln9 for au emergency.
(Per full' text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 59, page $92.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted hy the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
STADIUM: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure prohibiting use of Victory Stadium after 11 p.m., he presented same;
#hereepon, Mr. Wheeler offered the fo]Inning emergency Ordinance:
(n17145) AN ORDINANCE amending Article 1, of Chapter 4. Title VIII, of
the Code of the City of manhole, 19S5, relating to the Municipal Stadium and Athletic
,Field, by uddin9 to said Article, Chapter and Title a neu section probibitin9 certain
activities ut the City*s Municipal Stadium betueeu the hours of I1 o*cloc~,
and ? o'clock, a.m., next follouJng; and-providin9 for on emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr, Jones absent)
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AWNEXATION: Mr. Stellar offered the' follomJng gesolutioe~relntlng to n
proceeding.pending In the Clr~uit~Court~ 'for Ronnohe. County rot the annexation to
the Cltl of Roanoke of nu oran of Opproximateiy 2.6T square milea of lend udJncei
(al?J46) A RESOLUTION relutiu9 to u proceeding pending ie the Circuit
Court for Rosloke County for the nnnexsti el to the City cf Roanoke of an ureu of
epproxJmutell 2.87 aqnure miles of land adjacent to the Cltl's northnesterly
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 393,)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption or the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
bl Hr. Pollard end adopted bl the folloning vote:
AVES: ~essrs. Garlaad, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard .................................. 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
MOTIOWS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSIWESS:
SCBOOLS: Council at its meeting on July 25, 1966, having requested the
Roanoke CRt! School Board to reconsider the closing of the Riverdule £1ementurI
School and to give the patrons of the school an opportunity to be heard on the
Council will meet with the School Board on this question, a delegation of residents
of the Rlverdale sectioa appeared before the body with Rrs. ~ulter L. Need acting
as spokesman, Mrs. Need pointing out that the Riverdale ElementarI School mas
destroyed bl fire on July 31, 1966, but that the residents of Riverdale hare ual
buildin9 constructed for the first six grades with a multi-purpose room.
It appearing that the residents of, the Riverdale section ore scheduled to
appear before the School Board for e discussion of the mutter, Mayor Dillard
assured the delegation of Council's sympathetic Rut ernst w ~ h regard to obtaining
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council herin9 proclaimed September 1, 1966. as. WonJu
Day, Mr. Stoller read the following communication, requesting that t~ body approve
the purchase of tmo official Roanoke City flags to be sent to Nonju:
"August 1, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and Fellom Members of
Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia.
September I has been established as a dui when Roanoke will
recognize its Sister City of Ionia, Korea, and Weals will
recognize Roanoke. Tentatively considered in celebration of
Nonju Day are n reciprocal telephone call bI the Bayers and
-Committees; entertainment of Miss Klm. u Wonju visitor who is
hopefulll in Roanoke; Br. and Mrs. Both--he is a medical
missionary at the Methodist Hospital in Wonju; and possible
visitors from Washington; presentation of flags; special neus
Kim.
As · membnr of tbs fnternztlozol NonJolpsl Coo~erzkloa Committee
of Roanoke, Virginia, Iocorporated, I hare agreed to sscertziz
mhz,her the Cit~ mould obtain &sd ps~ for ,ua official Roanoke
City flags to be sezt to WooJu. Otc mould be desk size, 0 inches
, by lO lnches~ the other mould be stand size, ~ 1/2 feet by ? feet.
The Sherritt Flag Company, 1731 £ell! nasd. Richmond, may be able
to provide Rood service os these. It is believed that RozJu mill
provide flags or fine quality, possibly sllkl therefore, ue should
not send nnytkJog that looks shoddy. I mould estimate the cost of
such lings ss $50.00 to $75.00 on account of nnlqseness, and
request that tbs Council permit us to obtain these uith the under-
stsnding thor the City mill pay for then.
Sincerely.
S/ Hurray A. Stoller
Murray A. Stoller,'
Hr. Stoller saved that Council approve the purchase 'of tmo official
Rosnoke City flags, the cost thereof to be charred to available funds in Council's
bsdget, and that the City Mnnoger be directed to arrange for the pnrchnse of th~
flags. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
pARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS: Mayor Dillard presented copy of s communication
from Mr. S. Saunders Guerrnnt, Jr.. expressing his appreciation for the facilities
st the R, H. Smith Park and advising that the park is being used extensively,
Mr. Pollard moved that Council acknowledge receipt of the communication
and thank Mr, Ouerrant for his thoughtfulness. The motion mos seconded by Mr.
Stoller and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
the meeting mos adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL MERYXNG,
Thursday, August 4, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Office
of the City Auditor iu the Municipal Building, Thursday, August 4, 1966, at 4:15
*.m,, oath Mayor Dillard presiding, for the purpose of considering an emergency
Ordinance authorizing and directing the acquisition by the City of Roanoke of the
uhole property Of the Sumoerdenn Mater Company and providing for the payment of e
purchase price of $35,000.00.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence
Pond, Murray A. St*lieF, Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ...........
ABSENT: Councilman James E. Jones ......................................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. J, Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor, and Mr. James N. Klncanon, City Attorney.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard stated that the special meeting of
Council has been called for the purpose Of considering an emergency Ordinance
authorizing and directing the acquisition by the City Of Roanoke Of the mb*la
property of the Summerdeau Mater Company and providing for the payment of a purchase
price of $35,000.00.
Mr. Wheeler offered the folloulng emergency Ordinance:
(o17147) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition by the
City of the mb,la property Of the Summerdean Mater Company; providing for payment
of a purchase price therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 395.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by gr. Pond and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
~AYS: None ......................... O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$35,000.00 to Capital Outlay from Revenue under "Non-Operating Expense* of the
1966-67 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance for the purchase Of the property:
(al?14§) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain *Non-Operating Expense* of
the 1966-67 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and provldin§ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 396°)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Pollard, Pond, 5taller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................ O. (Mr. Jones absent)
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL REK'~ING,
Monday, August 6, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met In special meeting in the Civil
Defeese Conference Room in the Municipal Building; Monday, August 8, 1966, nt ~:00
a.m** math Mayor Olllard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Clarence E. Pond,
HurraF A~ St,lief, Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ................. 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Robert A. Garland .................................. 1.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Hr. James
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Hr. Jo Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes Of the special meeting held on Thorsday,
August 4, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having pFeVIously authorized and directed the
acquisition by the City of Roanoke of the whole property of the Summerdean Water
Company, Incorporated, and provided for the payment of a purchase price of $35,000;
the C. ity Attorney advised that the Mayor, City Attorney and City Auditor had been
contacted Thursday evening, August 4, 1966, by Mr. W. Heywood Fralint Counsel for
the Directors of the Summerdean Water Company, Incorporated, of their acceptance
of the offer conditional upon the exclusion from the transfer Of any account
receivable more than six months in arrears at the time of transfer and that the
city agree to furnish water to an approximately 32-acre tract of land now owned by
Mr. H. A. Loons and an approximately 30-acre tract of land nom ouned by Mr. J. H.
Fralin as and when they are subdivided and developed.
Mr. Nheeler offered the foil,ming emergency Ordinance ratifying and
confirming the offer of the city to acquire the whole property of the Summerdean
Water Company, Incorporated, for a purchase price of $35,000.00, except for certain
of its delinquent accounts receivable and agreeing to later serve additional
undeveloped areas adjacent to the areas now served by the Company:
(#17149) AN ORDINANCE ratifying and confirming the Clty*s offer to acquire
the whole property of the Summerdean Mater Company, Incorporated, as provided by
Ordinance No. 17147o for the purchase price provided therein; excepting certain of
said Company*s receivables from any transfer of receivables made as a result of
the acceptance of the City's said offer; providing for the City*s agreement to later
serve certain additional undeveloped areas adjacent to the areas mom served by said
water company; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2g, page 396.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion nas seconded
by Mr, Jones and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: R~ssrs, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stellar, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard--~ ........~ ..................... 6.
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
MATER DEPARTMENT: Mayor Dillard submitted the following communication
from Mr. E. F. ~aalson, P~esident~ Valley Mater Company, offering to sell. transfer
and convey to the City of Roanoke for the sum of $40,O00,00 the entire property
of Valley Nater C?mpany expressly excluding its cash on band or In bank and Its
receivables from the sale of water and all other sources as of September 1. 1966:
*Roanoke, Virginia
Augast 5, 1966
City of Roadoke
c/o Mayor Benton O. Dillard
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Valley Hater Company. chartered under the lams of the'
Commonmealth of Virginia, hereby offers to sell, transfer and
convey to the City of Roanoke, for the sum of $40,000.00, cash,
payable upon delivery to the City of adequate instruments trans-
ferring title of the entire property of Valley Mater Company,
including all of its lands, plants, works, buildings, machine~,
pipes, mains, meters, pumps, materials and supplies, wells,
springs, basins, reset*icrc and all appurtenances thereto and
its contracts, easements, rights and franchises, including its
franchise to operate as a mater company, but exvresslv excludino
its cash on hand or in bank and its receivables from the sale
of water and all other sources as of September 1, 19bGt and its
rerenue~ dan for the sale of mater during the month of August,
1966, all of the aforesaid property to be conveyed and trans-
ferred free and clear of all debts a~d obligations and upon such
form of conveyance or conveyances as is adequate and approved by
the City Attorney, provided the within offer be accepted by the
City of Roanoke on or before August 10. 1966, at 10 o'clock,
a.m.. by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
For value received, this offer shall be irrevocable mn, ii
10 A.M. on August 10. 1966, and upon acceptance by the City of
the within offer in the manner and form abovementioned, the
same shall constitute a binding contract of sale between the
parties, to be fully executed by the parties on or before
September 1, 196G. or as soon thereafter as steps necessary to
consummate said sale can be effected.
VALLEY WATER COMPANY
By S/ E. F. Jamison '
E. F. Jam~son..President*
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Mheeler then offered an emergency Ordinance authorizing and directing
the acquisition by the City of Roanoke of the mhole property of Valley Water
Company. excluding its cash and certain receivables:
(ri?lbO) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directin9 the acquisition by the
City of the whole property of Valley Mater Company, excluding its cash and certain
receivables, by accepting an offer made to the City for the sale of the same;
providing for payment of the purchase price therefor; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 3gO.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the follo~lng vote. Mr. Jones voting aye with reluctance:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Garland absent)
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Mr, Rheeler then offered the rolloming emergency Ordinance appropriating
$400000.00 to Capital Outlay from Revenue under 'Non-Operating Expensee or the
1966-67 Rater Fund ApproprletJee for the purchase of the property:
(UlTI$1) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaiu 'Non-Operating Expense#
of the 1966067 later Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing rev an emergency,
(For fall text of O~dlnnece, see Ordinance Book We. 29, page 399.)
Mr, Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond end adopted by the Yollowfngvote, Mr. Jones voting aye with relactance:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .....................................6.
WAYS: None ........................O, (Mr. Garland absent)
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POYERTV: Mr. E. Cabell Brand, President, Board of
Directors, Total Action Against Poverty, presented the following program of the
O~portunltles Industrialization Center of the Roanoke Valley and requested that
Council agree to make available to Total Action Against Poverty approximately
30,000 square feet of building space under the east side of Victory Stadium for
use la its educational and job training program.
~OPPORTUNITIES INDBSTRIALIZATION CE,~ER
OF
THE ROANOKE VALLEY
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Opportunities Industrialization Center of the
Roanoke Valley (OIC) is to establish an educational and employment
center mhlch mill enable the underemployed and the unemployed to
break through the poverty cycle and enter into productive
employment. The Center will serve applicants mbo lack occupational
skills, have received less than a high school education, who have
little or no work experience, or who are employed In ~obs With
substandard pay scales.
The OIC educational and job training program will include five
(S) divisions:
Job Training Recruitment
Job Training Counseling
Prevccatioaal Education
Job Training
Job Placement
The OIC program has been designed to recruit, counsel, and train
seven hundred (700) students in its first year of operation. The
program will be practical and action-oriented toward placJa9
trainees in lobs.
Although OlC mill be a separate corporation, it is recognized by
the OIC Board of Directors that it will function as the maupower
training arm of TAP. It is also recognized that because the
organization of the seven TAp Weighborhood Centers mill soon be
felly activated, OIC will be able to begin active operation when
funding Is approved.
In essence, the entire TAP organization mill serve as a supporting
agency for the OIC program.
Responsibility for the operation for the OIC program would be
vested in the ale Board of Directors composed of representatives
Of the communities to be served, or representatives of the poor.
Aa application for incorporation bas been filed.
The Job Training Courses mere selected after a number of con-
ferences with the Virginia Employment Commission. and with the
Technical Advisory Committees on Job Troiolog. Assurances mere
given by VEC thut the truiuicg courses selected mere, 1) not non
being cocdccted by VEC nor plueued in the foreseeable fukuve tod,
2) taft lie courses selected represented mark skills limb the
highest quotas of unfilled employment demund betmeeu 1966 uud
lg?O us reflected In Mucpouer and Training Needs Survey of the
Roucoke ietropolitun Aver, Virginiu Employment Commission,
August, 1965.
FRO~CTRD NURRER OF ~ORKERS NEECRD, J970. IN ROANOKE VALLEY
holesule
Job TFalcic~ Courses Industry Retail Trade Tot&~
1. Pouer Mcohine Operator 425 425
2. Sheeteetul Yorker 269 269
3. Secretcrlul Sciences 1,303 415 1,716
4. Auto ffechunic 79* 79e
$. Iai Eey Punch ?? 31 ·
6. Carpenter 323 3~3
7. Painter 195 195
8. Roofer 391 ~9~
TOTAL EMPLOYMENT DEMAND 3,508
T~chnical Ad~isory Sub-Committees composed of business and civic
leaders In each of the eight areas of Job training haveadvised
and assisted in the preparation of course of~ericgs. They will
supervise the selection o~ Lead Instructors, purchase of teachfcg
equipment, and the referral of 'Graduate' students for Job place-
ment. The members of the Advisory Committee will provide advice
and guidance on Job placement to the OIC Job Placement Supervisor
and to the TAP Director of Employment Robilizatioc.
OIC will schedule day and night classes for prevocstional and for
the Job Training Courses. Recruitment offices mill be open six
days a meek and on Sunday afternoons to assist ia reaching
employed applicants with low skilled Jobs who seek up-grading.
The Virginia Employment Commission has offered to place a VEG
representative in TAP Neighborhood Centers provided funds are
made 'available by the Department of Labor.
The members of theRecrultment Staff will work closely with the
41 Neighborhood ~orkers employed la the TAP Neighborhood Centers.
The Reomitment ~taff will be carefully selected to insure
attributes of sincerity, empathy, ability to comaunicate with
those to be reached, and In acceptance and respect for them,
Whenever possible, members of the Recrhltment Staff will be
selected from among those mbo live in the neighborhoods to be
served. They will be responsible for remitment in neighborhoods
in outlying areas not served directly by TAP Neighborhood Centers.
Intahe of the applicants will begin in the neighborhoods through
contact by TAP Neighborhood Workers. The Recruiter will refer
applicants to a Counselor Aide. The Counselor Aide will Inter-
view the applicant, prepare his application form, record the
applicant's educational record, his moth experience, and other
pertinent data. lie will introduce the applicant to ht._~s Counselor.
The Counselor will assess Intangible personality attributes,
strength of motivation, handicaps in health, emotional stability,
and any attributes which may block the applicant from employment
opportunities. The Counselor will attempt to discern untapped
potential in the applicant which can be developed in prevocational
courses and in job training courses. Tests of the applicant will
be screened in at such times as the Counselor deems advisable in
cooperation wlth evaluatio~ by the Instructors Of Prevocatlooal
and Job Training Courses. Zhe counseling of applicants at the
Center will deal only with problems mhich impede the appliccut*s
progress toward employment.
The Technical Advisory Committees in each of the eight areas of
Job Training will assist applicants to secure Job interviem$ and
employment after applicants have completed their Job Training
In addition to this program, a second approach mill be followed
sim9ltaneously. Counselors and Job Placement Sopervisor will
take the qualifications of special applicants to appropriate
employers and seek to identlfy job openings for which these
applicants are qualified.
· The Counselor will keep in touch with applicants through all
stages of training and through the first slx months after the
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applicant hun been employed. ,This alii reaffirm to the applicant
that someone hun personal concern for him. it mill help tO find
, deficiencies ia the uny of the various programs of the Employment
Center are bela9 conducted, and provide corrective recommenda-
tions for improvements.
The Employment Center mill establish a Revolving Loan Fund to
provide for the purchase of items necessary far applicants to
undertake employment.
The Fund mould provide short-term no-interest loans for appli-
cants mbo have completed Job Training Courses to purchase tools
or mark clothlag necessary to start moth. nefore an applicant
could begin mark ns a Carpeater*s Helper° be may need carpeR,errs
overalls, an apron, or proper work shoes, or a clam hammer. The
Loan mould be nude tn the applicant Bheu he had received a Job
offer, yet lathed the money to buy the things necessary for
him to undertake employment. The applicant weald be expected
to repay the loan from his mages as soon as his circumstances
permitted.
flawed upon the capacity for student enrollment in the Prevona-
,lanai Training Programs nad in the Job Training Courses, it is
e~timated that the Employment Center will train in these
facilities approximately 700 students in Prevocatloaul Courses
and approximately SOO applicants in Job Training Courses.
The provision'for approximately 200 more trainees ia the
Prevocutional Classes than in the Job Trainin9 Classes was
based on the following considerations:
It is estimated that:
No. Students
1. 7% of the trainees who 'graduate' in 49
Prerocatfonal Training wlll be able to meet
entrance requirements of other existing
training programs such as RDTA. public
schools, OJT Employment with public and
industrial firms.
2. 5% of prevonational 'graduates* mill need 35
help mainly in English and Arithmetic to
qualify for job openings.
3. 5% of prevocational enrollees will require 35
development mainly in the areas of attitude,
appearance, and outlook to qualify for
employment.
4. 7% of prevocatlonal *graduates' mill meet 49
requirements of civil service examinations.
5. 5% dropouts 35
TOTAL 203
The capacity for involvement of ?00 applicants in the Roanoke
Valley is also partially substantiated by the folloming
example of the interest of the disadvantaged in the Valley for
Headquarters In Roanoke City. Three sewing machines mere
donated by the Singer Seming Rachlne Company. A volunteer
sewing machine Instructor mas enlisted. On the evening of
the first class, fifty applicants were present. On the evening
register for the course. This is a stirring example of the
Interest of the dfsadrantaged in the Roanoke Valley to Jmprore
their conditions through opportvnities financed by the Office of
Economic Opportunity.
Note:
1. Day Care Services for adult students will be given
priority in the TAP Day Care Centers.
2. The TAP Home Maker Service will seek to provide OIC students
with Home Maker Services in time of family emergency
within the neighborhoods where these services are
available,
3. OIC Neighborhood Committees will be organized. Each
Neighborhood Committee will appoint a committee member,
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A~ter adiscuooloo or the matter, #easts. Joseph U. Milward, Director of
Eoployweo~ Hobllluetion of Total Action Against P~ve~ty, ~ywood T. Aloof,
Purchasing Agent and Curtis H, Fltagerold, Director of Finances nad Administration,
ogreelog to work nith the city with regards to the question, Hr. Hieeler moved
tilt tie City Attorney be directed to prepare the aeeensory .ensure signifying
the intention of the city to make available certain space at Victory Stodiom to
Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Volley for use in its educational end
job training progrom. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller nad unanimously
odopted, Hr. Pollord expressing the opinion he may not support the use of city
funds In the project.
On motion of Hr. Wheeler, seconded by Hr. Jones gad unaninonsly adopted,
tie meeting nas adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
AppROVED
AT,EST:
COH~CZL, BECHLAR MIETI~G,
Monday, Augast O, lQ66.
The Council of the City of Roan,he met in regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal fluilding, Monday, August Be 1966, ut 2 p.m** the regular
meeting hour, mlth Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESEh~: Councilmen Robert A. Garland~ Janes E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard,
St** Murray A. Stollert Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ............
ABSENT: Councilman Clarence E. Pond ....................................1.
OFFICERS pRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst. City Manager, Mr. Janes
£1ncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Charles C. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held om Monday,
August 1, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof mas
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BRARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MAT~ERS:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter ut various locations in
the City of Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.,
Monday, August B, 1966, 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.
The City Clerk advising that no bids had been received on the project,
no further action was taken.
STA~E HIGHWAYS-MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids on the installation of water mains lu First Street, 5. R.; in Virginia Route
No. 24 from Fifth Street to Seventh Street, S. £.; and in Sixth Street, S. E.,
between Rim Avenue and Dale Avenue, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, August D, 1955, 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 mith the opening of the bids; mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the following bids:
Allegheny Construction Company, Incorporated - $11,470.00
J. F. St. Clair and Sons, Incorporated - 14,365.00
Hudgins and Pace 22,880.00
Draper Construction Company 53,612.50
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 CltF Attorney*
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee,
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Nheeler and unanimously adopted.
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Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David' K. Link, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst
and Josep~ A. Srogs~ ss members of the committee. PETITIONS AND COMRUNICATI~N~:
STREET LICRYS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
advising that ~o street l~ghts Fere removed or la,tailed during the month of July,
1955, mas before Council.
On motlop of Mr. Mb*el*rs seconded by hr. St*liar end unanimously adopted,
the communication was filed.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from hr. Otto N. Whittaker,
requesting that the meeds and brush be cut along Brendon Avenue at the mast end of
Lakes*od Park opposite his residence at 1529 Brandon Avenue, S. W., was before
Council.
Mr. St*lief moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion was seconded by hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
AUDITS-MUNICIPAL COURT: A communication from Mr. J. Cordo~ Bennett,
Auditor of Public Accounts~for the Commonwealth of' Virginia, transmitting n report
on an audit of the accounts and records Of the Honorable Beverly T. Fitzpatrick,
Judge of the Municipal Court of the City Of Roanoke, for the calendar year 1955,
advising that the examination disclosed that full accounting had.been made for
all funds of record during the period unde~ revlem, was before Council.
Mr. 5toiler moved that the communication and report be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. hheeler and unanimously adopted.
R~PORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that additional donations in the amount of $1,313 have been receive~
for the construction of the Wiley Ur(ye Fountain, and recommended that this amount
be appropriated to the Wiley Drive (Fountain) account in the 1955-07 budget.
Mr. St*Ilar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(mi?IS2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170, *Capital**
Of the IgOS-GT Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of OrdinanCe, see Ordinance, Book No. ~9, page, 405.)
Mr. St*liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The mntion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garlands Jones, Pollard, St,lief, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................G.
NAYS; None .................... 7 ..... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
WATER UEPARTMEr~: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a ~equ~st of Mr. O. Ho Woolwine for city water service to his property at
2515 Hollo~dale Urive, S. M., Clearviem Heights Subdivision, in Roanoke County.
The Cit~ Manager verbally reporting that the Muter Department has
investigated the request and recommending that city water service be furnished to
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the above property, Mr. Stoller moved that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion nas seconded by Mr,
Mheeler and unanimously adopted,
MATER DEPARTMEri~: The City Manager submitted the folloming report,
recommending that Alvord, Uurdick and Homson, Engineers, be employed to make a
study of various alternative plans for the best utilization of the Crystal Spring
mater supply and storage basin~
*Roanohe, Virginia
August B, 1965
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
As the members of the City Council are possibly auare,
there are several matters mhich have been pending for u period
of time uith respect to the Crystal Spring Basin. These
include certain deficiencies, uhich mere noted in a joint
report by the Virginia State Department of Health and the
United States Public Health Service, dated September 1962, such
as the need to evaluate the condition of the present structure
there, consideration of additional storage in the southeast
area of the City and consideration of the development of a more
fully automatic system.
There is attached a letter from Alvord, Burdlck ~ Hanson,
Engineers, dated July 26, 1966, in Mhich that firm proposes
to make a study and to submit a report of their findings for a
lump sum fee of $3,500. It is felt that this fee Is reasonable
for the Mark contemplated.
The current Mater Department budget contains $10,000 for
work at or in connection utah the Crystal Spring Basin; and it
is, therefore, recommended that the City Council by appropriate
resolution approve the engagement of Alvord, Burdick ~ Hanson,
at the stipulated fee, for the study as outlined in their
letter.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Rt. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offe'red the folloming emergency Ordi~aance:
(~17153) AN ORDINANCE providing for the preparation of a thorough
engineering study and comprehensive report to the City upon various alternative
plans for the best utilization of the City*s Crystal Spring water supply and storage
basin; providing for the payment of the cost of such study and report; and providin§
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 405.)
Mr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomiflg vote~
AVES: Messrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAVS: None ............................O. (Mr. Pond absent)
PLANNING: Council having referred a request of the Roanohe Valley
Regional Planning Commission that the Roanoke Valley Open Space Plan dated May,
1965. be officially adopted and approved, to the City Manager fo~ n review of the
plan, the City Homager submitted the following report suggesting that eight
exceptions be made 1. the adoption of the plan:
"August 4. 1966
The Honorable Hee~on O. Dill~rd, #nyor
end Members of City Council
Roma.be. Virginia
Gentlemen;
After e, reriew by appropriate city departments nad myself of the
Roanoke Valley Open Space Plan, the following deletions, changes
and/or additions are suggested as possible exceptions to the
pi,e:
1. Mestside Perk, indicated under item Ioe Table ? of the plan
provide adequate open space. This should be deleted from
the plan.
2. Two proposed schools indicated under item S on Table ? of
the plea, relating to a pzerfously proposed ,em junior high
and an elementary ach,o) near Mashing,on Park. should be
deleted from the plan since school needs and plans have
changed.
3. A proposed pork indic,ted under item 10 on Table 7 of the
plan should be deleted due to its location on the Cherry
Hill Fine Arts Center site.
4. The proposed acquisition of a school site under item 11 on
Table ? of the plan should be deleted since the City already
ouns over 40 acres of open space suitable for a school site
in the Ruse Spring property.
5. A proposal to put a playground in Elsa,od Park should be
deleted due to this park's peculiar function in the down-
town. Item 11 of Table ? should be changed to reflect this
change in functions.
The Mill Mountain Park Plan, including the Walnut Avenue
Spur proposal, should be added to the plan.
7. The Mill Mountain Park, Area 1, containing 346 acres, is
shown as an existing park on the plan. The City has not
acquired this property; and as a result, this area should
be shown as n proposed park on the plan.
O. Small open space areas eligible for urban beautification
funds, such as malls, squares, and other small areas, should
he added to the plan us the Clty*s urban beautification
plans materialize.
With the above exceptions, it is felt that the Roanoke Valley
Open Space Plan is an adequate and workable plan suitable to
the open space needs of the CitI.
Very truly yours,
S/ Julian F. Hits,
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. St,liar moved that the City Att,rna]
be directed to prepare the proper measure adopting end approving the plan wltb
the eight exceptions suggested by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a communication, transmitting
a report of an examination of the Silliam Fleming High School activities fund for
the year ended June 30, 1966, made by Kennett and Kenmei,, Certified Public
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Accountants, ·oder tbe direction of his office, axtvJsiog that the report states
it presents fairly the financial condition of the f·nd ct the end or the audit
period.
Mr. Stoller moved that the communic·tion and report be received and filed.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AUOITS-SCHOOLS~ The City A·ditor s·bmitted a communication, transmitting
· report of an examination of the L·cy Addison High School activities fund for
the year ended June 30, 1966, made by Kenoett and Mennett, Certified Public
Accountants. under the direction of his office, advising that the report states
ft presents fairly the financial condition of the fund at the end of the audit
period.
NF. Stoller moved that the communication and report be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimo·sly adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN*fRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SYREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No, 17121, authorizing and approving the
quitclaim and conveyance to Roanoke Rospital Association of ali the right, title,
claim and interest of the City of Roanoke ia and to certain portions of Lake Street,
Hamilton Terrace and Belleview Avenue, S. E., and to two parcels of land abutting
certain of said portions thereof, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body.
In this connection, Ordinance No, 17121 having been referred to the City
Attorney and the City Manager for review before it is placed on its second reading,
the City Attorney submitted the following report recommending that the Ordinance
be amended before it is adopted on its second reading:
WAugust 3, 1966
The Honorable ~ayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen~
At the Council Heating held July 25th, there wis presented to
the Council, by attorneys for,Roanoke Hospital Associatiop, a
proposed ordinance dealing with subject matter which was adopted
on first reading by the Council with,the understanding that
certain amendments might be made to the ordinance prior to its
adoption on second reading. For that reason, the matter was
referred to the undersigned and the City Manager to recommend
such changes as might be s·ggested in the proposed ordinance.
There is now trapsmitted to the Cooncfi, in the form of a com-
plete ordinance, a draft which is the result of conferences
held between the City's officials and Roanoke Rospital Associa-
tion's representatives in the matter, the essential changes
which have been incorporated into the proposed ordinance being
the following:
(a) The description of the la~d proposed to be conveyed
by the City to the Hospital Association has been
enlarged by 0.03 acre, so as to convey to the
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Association.nh additional Burrow strip of land
which mould othernise have been left between the
proposed south right-of-nay for Hellevleu Avenue,
ns relocated, nad the 0.66 acre pcvcel Qt land tlrat
proposed to be conveyed to said Assooiatioa. This,
in order that the proposed new street line for
Helleviem Avenue be regular nad contiguous mltb the
property of Roanoke Hospital Association abutting
Oelleviem Avenue as relocated.
(b) The understanding that the Hospital Association
construct, at its nun expense and uithia the time
prorfded, the hex public street conaectioe of
Heileviem Avenue and Hamilton Terrace of Jefferson
Street.and construct a service road, not ts a
public street but as an access-way to the City's
residue muter property and, at least for the tine
being, to the hospital facility, has been incor-
porated into the proposed deed as a condition
precedent to the passing of the title to the
property described ia the deed, the satisfactory
performance of the coeeaaat to be evidenced by
ordinance OF resolution of the Council to be inter
adopted; and
(c) Express provision has been Bade in the proposed
deed reserving to the City the right later to alter,
relocate OF close the service road to Lake Street
and the City's residue water property, should the
Council by ordinance or resolution so direct.
I nB authorized to state that the ordinance as now transmitted
to the Council has the consent and approval of the attorneys
representing Roanoke Hospital Association and, if the same Beets
with the approval of the Council, the ordinance'as adopted by the
Council on its first reading should be amended to accord with that
now transmitted to the Council. prior to adopting the amended
ordinance on its second reading.
Respectfully,
do N. Kincanon
City Attorney'
Mr. Stoller moved that Ordinance No. 17121 be amended in accordance ulth
the draft submitted by the City Attorney. The motien uae seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. SCuller then offered the followin9 Ordinance, as amended, for its
second reading and final adoption:
(~17121) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and approving the quitclaim and con-
veyance to Roanoke Hospital Association of all the right, title, claim and interest
of the City of Roanoke in and to certain portions of Lake Street, ~amllton Terrace
and Helleview Avenue, S. E.. and to two parcels of land abutting certain of said
portions thereof, upon certain express terms, provisions and covenants.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 400.)
Hr. SCuller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, SCuller, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ................~ .......... O. (Mr. Pond absent)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17134, rezening property located on the south side
of Orange Avenue, N. N., between Peach Road and Fifth Street, described as a part
of Lot ?, Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 2, Official Survey Northwest 7, Official
Tax Nos.' 2020213, 2020216, 2020217, 2020218, 2020219 and 2020220, from General
Residetce District to Business District, having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body° Hr. Rheeler
offering the following for its second reading end final udoption~
(~17134) 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. 29, page 404.)
Mr. #heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones. St,lief, Wheeler nnd Bayor Dillard .......
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mr. Pollard not voting, Mr. Pond abseot)
SCBOOLS-STAOIUM:~Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure signifying the intent and agreement of the City of Roanoke to
make available certain space at Victory Stadium to Total Action Against Poverty in
Roanoke Valley for use in its educational and job training program, upon certain
terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Hr. Mheeler offered the
following Resolution:
(~1T154) A RESOLUTION signifying the City's intent and agreement to
make available certain space at Victory Stadium to Total Action Against Poverty
in Roanoke Valley for use in its educational and job trainiug program, upon certain
terns and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 406.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. St,lief and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Rt. Pond absent)
MO~IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LIBRARIES-SCHOOLS-FIRE DEPARTME~: The City Clerk reported that Dr. Leo
Platt, Mrs. Ralph K. Bowles and Mr. Jesse T. Meadows have qualified as members of
the Roanoke Public Library Board; that Mrs. Mary M. Williams and Mr. William C.
Pittman have qualified as members of the Roanoke City School Board; and that Mr.
Milliam A. Gibbons, Jr., and Mr. David E. Crowder have qualified as members of the
Board of Fire Appeals.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Off motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTKST: t
/ City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR RERTINH,
Hoadny, August .15. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke wet iu regular meeting Ju the Council
Chamber Ju the Huniclpal Building, Monday. August 15, 1966, ut 2 p.m., the regular
meeting b~ur, with Mayor Dillard Freaiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A.. Gavin.nd. Jmes E. Jones. Roy R. Pollard..St.
Clarence E. Pond. ~urruy A. Stol]er, Vincent S. Mbeeler and Mayor BentonO.
Dillard ................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrut, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with o prayer by the Reverend Eric R,
Alexie, Associate Pastor. Raleigh Court Rethodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the special meeting held om Menduy,
August 9, 1966. and the regular meeting held on Monday. August B. 1966, having been
furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Stoller. seconded by Mr. Jones an(
unanimously adopted, the~adin9 thereof mas dispensed uith and the minutes approved
as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council having continued the public hearin9 on the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance until such time as it is ready to give further consideration to the
adoption of the Ordlnnnce, the wetter Was before the body.
Council. having decided to leave property located at the corner of Nalnnt
Avenue and Piedmont Avenue, S. E., described as part of Lots 1. 2 and 3, Block 23. ~
Roanoke Gas and Mater Company, Official Tax No. 4031115, zoned as RG-I, a multiple ~
duelling classification, under the .proposed Zoning .Ordinance, rat~er than classl~ying~~
the property as C-2, General Commercial, as requested by Mr. and rs. Harold E. owe,~
67, that except for extension of existing district boundaries, no change in zoning
classification to a commercial or industrial category shall be considered which
involves un area of less than tmo acres, and no separate commercial or industrial
district of less than ama acres shall be created by any amendment, further, that bart tg
once considered a petition, Council mill not reconsider substantially the same
petition for one year.
Mayor Dillard explained that in considering the various requests presented
at the public hearings held on the proposed Zoning Ordinance.Council decided to
leave the properties zoned as proposed where u controversy exists uith a vieu of
permitting the property ouner to make an individual request for rezoning, that the
provision referred to by Mr. Butler is to eliminate spot zoning and does not prohibil
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opposed to the rezoalag of the above property, stated that he ess present to be
sure that the property is still zoned as n eultiple duelling classification
under the proposed Zoning Ordinance and that he alii be prepared to oppose any
separate request for the rezouiag or the property for business purposes.
Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick. Attorney, representing the eaJor oil industries
ia the City or ioatokeo appeared before Council with regard to the regulation of
signs le the proposed Zoning Ordinance, #r. Fitzpatrick pointing out that heretofore
the regulation of signs has not been u part of the Zoelug Ordinance. bat a separate
measure, and that in his opinion it should continue to be carried separately, that
the provisions that uhen any sign is lighted such lights shall be sbaded so that they
mill Je eo eay Interfere mlth the vizion of motorists or with neighboring resJdeets
or that all flashing, moving or fluttering tigris, and signs eith the colors Fed or
green, or signs using un arrow or the word *stop" shall be pereitted if such signs
are deemed to nut interfere mith the vision of motorists or with neighboring
residents, are oat clear to his clients and eight seriously affect their business.
Hr. ~lllis #. Anderson, Attorney. representing various meebers of the sign
industry, appeared before Council and requested several changes in the proposed
Zoning Ordinance eith regard to signs.
Hr. Anderson pointed out that Section 9. General Comuerciul District - C-2 !i
of the original draft of the proposed ~onlng Ordinance, with regard to prohibited
uses and structures, prohibits the erection of private signs on or overhanging any
public street, alley, sideuulk or soy, and re,ousted that the eords 'or overhanging"
be deleted frou the Ordinance.
Hr. Dexter N. Smith. Planning Director, advised Mr. Anderson that this has
Mr. Anderson requested that the paragraph with regard to general provisionl
reading "not more than 1 sign structure including not more than 3 signs with combined
surface area not exceeding lO0 aqoare feet ma~ be erected in any required yard
adjacent to a street fo~ up to the first ISO feet of street frontage* be amended tO
read what more than 2 sign structures including not more than 3 signs with coub~e d
surface area not exceeding 150 square feet may be erected Jo any required yard
adjacent to · street for up to the first ISO feet of street frontage."
Mr. Garland stated that in viem of the numerous questions regarding the
sign regulations he is of the opinion that action on this part of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance should be deferred for the time being and moved that all provisions
relating to signs and outdoor advertising be deleted from the Ordinance until federal
regulations ubicb alii apply eithin municipalities become effective and that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended at that time to parallel the federal regulations. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard.
Mr. Jones offered a substitute motion that the paragraph on general
provisions be amended to read "eot more than 2 sign structures including not more
than 3 signs eith coebined surface area not exceeding 150 square feet may be
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erected it eR! required yard adjacent to · street for up to the first 150 feet of
street frontage.~ The mo·lee ess seconded bl Mr. Pond amd ·doptedo Messrs. Garland
aid Pollard voting no.
Mr. Audition requested that ell height restrictions on ground sigl· aid
roof sign· he deleted from the C-2. C-3, C-4. LM and IDM clessfificntion· Je the
proposed Zoafeg Ordfsence.
No nc·ion mas tike· os the request.
Hr. Anderson requested that Sec·lee 32 or the proposed Zoning Ordletece
be amended to read mc foil·us:
Arterial Hlghuays.
Moanoke Yellel Regional Area HnJor Arterial Highual
regulation of signs be adopted in a separate Ordinance. The motion ~a· seconded
"Sec, 32 6uildinq Setback Lines and Slqn Provisions for Ma~or
adjacent to all major arterial highnals, nhere such
to the lmterpretetlea of same smd hr. Henri H. floletoe, a member of the Citl Plsania~
hr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr** Attornel, representing MF. Harve! $. Lutins~
proposed Zoning Ordinance. i'
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#myer Dill·rd infer·ed Hr. Alexs·der thet Co·emil h·s deoided to cleseif!
tbs property es IDR, Industrlel Developuenl DJflriet, u·der the proposed Zoning
OrdJlonce ·nd th·t the properS7 enner c·n note · seporele request to bsve the
property zoned ns C-2, Ge·stol Connerciol. '~.
Council hsvlog been I· se·sion rev over 3 1/2 hours° Hr. Jones ·eyed
the nesting be sdJourned until 2 p.n~. Thursdoy, August 18, 1966. The n~ ion
secoided by Hr. Pollard and uselJnously adopted.
APPROVED
ATTEST: \
/City Cler~ Meyer
COUNCIL, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETXNG,
Thursday, Angus* 18, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in aB adjourned regular meeting ia
the Council Chamber Jn the Municipal Building, Thursday, August IS, 1966, nt 2
mith Mayor Dillard presidinS.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert Ag Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr
Clarence E. Pond, Vincent S. Wheeler end Mayor Benton O. Dillard .................
ABSENT: Councilman Xnrrny A. Stoller ..................................1.
OFFICERS PRESEI~F: Mr. Julian P. Hits*, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Klecanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
HEARXNG OF CITIZENS UPON I~BLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Council hnvin~ adjourned its regular meeting on Monday, August 15
1966, until 2 p.m., Thursday, August lB, 1966, during · public hearing on the
proposed ne~ Zoning Ordinance, the matter was before the body.
Hr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney, representing the Roanoke Hauling and
Rigging Corporation, ouner of an S-acre tract of land located on the east side of
Thirteenth Street, N. E., south of East Gate Avenue, Official Tax No. 3231701, appeared
before Council, advising that the property is zoned as General Residence District,
bet that it has been used for industrial purposes under n non-conforming permit for
a number of years, that the present owner uses the property as n storage yard for
carriers to haul heavy equipment; however, should any of the facilities used in the
operation ef ~ts business be destroyed by fire the owner would be unable to rebuild
under the present zoning classification, Mr. Fox requesting that the prbperty be
rezoned to HM, Heavy Manufacturing, unde¥ the proposed Zoning Ordinance.
In a discussion of the req~ st, Mr. Dexter N. Smith, Planning Director,
pointed out that even though the property in question is used for* industrial purpose!
it is surrounded by residential properties.
Mr. J. D. Laurence, Chairman of the City Planning Commisiion, stated that
the Planning Commission would not oppose the rezoning of the property for the
purpose ~ continuing the present type of industry being opernted thereon.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Fox voicing the opinion that
the terrain of the land would preclude it from being used for objectionable
industrial purposes, Mr. Mheeler moved that the property be rezoned to HM, Heavy
Manufacturing, under the proposed Zoning Ordinance, The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Pond and enanimoesly adopted.
At this point, Mr. Stoller arrived at the meeting.
Mr. Claude D. Carter, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Algal,
Ur., o~ners Of property located on the north side of Liberty Road, N. H., between
Milliamson Road and Meadows Street, described ss Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, Meadow
Land Hap, Official Tax Nos. 2071322 and 2071323, again appeared Uef~re Council end
pointed out that on February 1, 1965, Council vezoned the property from General
Residomce District to Business District, but that under the proposed Zoning Ordinance
the property is reclassified sa residential property, Hr. Carter resuming his request
In 8 discussion or the reqsest, Hr. Jones pointed out that the original
~lml mss to uso the property tar o deatistts office end that neither property
ameers in the area nor Council mould object to s C-I, Office mad Institutional,
classification, hut that the residents in the section might object to o C-2
classification.
Re. Carter replied that the property is not only needed for the dentlsttS
office, bna possible expansion of the existing business frontlnR on Willlamson Road.
After s further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the
property in question be renamed from RD, Duplex Residentislo to C-I. Office and
Institutional, under the proposed Zoning Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Wheeler sad unanimously adopted.
Mr. R. G. Atkinson and Mr. John H. Jeuett appeared before Councllo
adrfslng that property locoted on the northuosterly side of Brsmbleton Avenue. S.
betueeu Ashby Street and Corblesbsw Rand. described ns s part of Lots 1, 2, 3 and
Block 4, Corbieshew, Official Tax No. 1650601o is being used for business purposes
under e non-conforming permit, that tt Js the feeling of residents in the area that
there are enough businesses being opernted on Brambleton Avenue between Corbleshsw
Road and Red Bock Road and that it Is their desire that the above pro~erty remain
zoned es General Residence District under the present ~oning Ordinance.
District under the present Zoning Ordinance. The notion mas seconded by Hr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
Rt. R. R. Quick, representln9 the Roanoke Valley Board of Realtors and the
Roanoke Valley Home Builders Association. appeared before Council, pointing out
that the original draft of the proposed Zoning Ordinance required o lot area of
3,500 square feet with o minimum of 7,000 square feet for the first unit of multi-
faiily duellings under the RG-I classificution and l.BO0 square feet with a minimum
of 6,000 square feet for the first unit under the RG-2 classification, that these
requirements have since been reduced to l,BO0 square feet under RG-I, l,OOV square
feet under BG-2 uith TSO square feet for high-rise apartments, but that he would
still lite to see the requirements reduced to 1,000 square feet under RG-I, TSO
square feet under RG-2 and 500 square feet for high-rise apartments because of the
prohibitive cost which would be involved in heavily developed residential areas.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council adhere to the chanoes already made upon the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission. The notion was seconded by Mr. Jone~
and unanimously adopted.
Hr. R. R. Quick, garter of property located on the northerly side of
Franklin Road, S. W., east of Roberts Ruud. Official Tax ~os. 1280601 and 1280602,
appeared before Council and requested that the property be reclassified from RG-1,
General Residential District, to RC-2, Ceneral Residential District, under the
proposed Zoning Ordinance.
Hr. Quick nas informed that the property has ilready been reclassified as
C-l, office and Institutional,
Hr. Bo S, Quick, omner of property iocmled on the northerly side of
ffinthrop Avenue, S. M., betmeea Tunney-third Street and Tweety-ai~ Street, described
as Lots 13-16, inclusive, Block 5, Manana Addition, Official Tax Sos. 1270113 -
1270118, inclusive, appeared before Council end asked that the property be reclessifi
from £G-I, General iesideatial, to IG-2, General Besfdentinl.
Mr. Stoller moved that the above property be reclassified from RG~I to
RG-2. The motion mas seconded by Br. Hheeler and unanimously adopted.
Council it its regular meeting on Monday, August la, 1966, hiring adopted
a motion that no outdoor advertising sign or structure shell be built or located
within SOO feet of the center line or U. S. Interstate Spur S61 or the proposed
Southuest Freeway, and visible therefrom, except In commercial and industrial areas,
which violates any federal or state lam or regulation pertaining to outdoor advertis-
ing or mhich may in the future be in rioletJon of any federal er state lan, that if
when federal or state lows and regulations are enacted compliance with these laws
and regulations shall be adhered to ia every respect, and that all signs shall be
set back at least twenty-five feet fram all highways, Hr. Jones stated that it is
his understanding the state law provides that no outdooF advertising sign or
structure shall be built or located within 660 feet of the center line of U. S.
Interstate Spur 581 or the proposed Southwest Freeway and voiced the opinion that
the Barium should be amended accordingly.
Council mas of the opinion that the motion as adopted is broad enough to
take care of the question raised by Ur. Jones.
Hlth further reference to the motion, Ur. Jones moved that it be amended to
provide that no outdoor advertising sign or structure shall be built or located
mithin SOO feet of the center line of U. S. Interstate Spur SSI or the proposed
Southwest Freeuay. and visible therefrom, except in commercial and industrial areas,
but excludinq IOW areas, which violates any federal or state law or regulation
pertaining to outdoor advertising or which may in the future be in violation of any
federal or state law, that if and when federal or state laws and regulations are
enacted compliance with these laws and regulations shall be adhered to in every
respect, and that all signs shall he set bach at least tmenty-five feet from all
highways. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
The Planning Director recommended the following changes in the proposed
Zoning Ordinance:
MTae following changes to the proposed zoning ordinance, as printed,
are recommended by the City Planning Department (the Planning
Commission has not bad an opportunity to see these proposals):
2. A number of Roanoke*s auto dealers seek the following change
with our support:
Pane 21. Change outdoor displays of merchandise in uny
,required yard or on any public riqht-of-uay to
the follouing:
outdoor displays of mevcbiudi~e.iu taT pub)ia riGht-of-all.
3. The irchitecturnl firm rot the proposed addition to Boluoke
Memoriii Hospital is concerted ebons the height provisions of
the C-I Office iud Institutional District.
Pa~e 16. Under Specill exceptions after public notice and
' belying by the Monrd of Zoniig Appesls, sdd item n5 us
follous:
5) Schools iud public ned Iustitntioull buildings mithoul
limitation on building height, provided that idditionll
· to unlimited height,
Page 16. Under Maximum heighl of slruclures, change to rend or add tho following:
a) 6 stories, ?0 feet, except us otheruise specified.
(See Supplementary regulations, Section 24, for high-
rise Ipnrtmeut provisions.)
b) Schools Iud public and lnstitutfonll buildings mil be
increased in height, upon the condition thus the front
iud reit ylrds of the premises on mhlch they ave
intuited ire increased iu depth iud the side yards of
such premises are increased in uldth one foot for each
foot of height that buildings exceed the regular height
regulations of the district.#
Mr. Stiller moved that Council concur ia the recommendations of the
Planning Director iud that the proposed Zoning Ordinance be amended accordingly.
The motion uts seconded by Mr. ?and and unanimously idopted.
Council having decided not to tike any action on the request of Mr.
Charles P. Alexander, JF., Attorney, representing Moanohe Scrap Iron nad Metal
Company, numar of approximately eighteen acres of land off of Mrondmuy, S. W..
Official Tax No. 128~302, that the property of his client be zoned for henry
industrial purposes rather than for light manufacturing purposes under the proposed
Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Mheeler stated that he feels the request should be 9ranted an(
moved that the proposed Zoning Ordinance be amended accordingly. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Stiller and lost by the fol]oNleg rote:
AYES: Messrs. Pond, Stiller and Wheeler ................................ 3.
NAYS: Messrs. Girland, Jones, Pollard iud Mayor Dillard ................ 4.
Everyone having been given an opportunity to be heard on the proposed
Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Jones ~oved that the public hearing be closed and that the
proposed Ordinance be referred to the City Attorney to put into pro per form for
adoption by Council at its regular meeting on August 29, 196~. The motion wan
seconded by Mr. Garlnnd and ucnuiuously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SIGNS: A communication from Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney, representin,
Hights of Roanoke, Incorporated, requesting permission to relocate a sign on public
property at the harShnesS corner of Eighteenth Street and Melrose Avenue, N. N., to
the northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and Melrose Avenue, N. #., was before
Council.
Mr. Stiller moved that the request be r~ferred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion nns seconded by Mr. Pond
end unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Copy of u communication from The Ambassador Extru-
ordltury mad PIeeipotnetiery Hymn Cbul Klm, Embassy of Korea, MoshJegtoe, D. C.,
accepting the invitation of The Ieteractloiul Municipal Cooperation Committee of
Roanoke, Virginia, Incorporated, to him ced his ~ife to visit Roanoke ge Mania Day,
Thursday, September 1, 1966, uts before Council.
On motion or Mr. Stollero seconded by Hr. Wheeler cud unanimously
adopted, the communication uts received.and filed..
CITY GOVERNMENT: Copy of · communication from The Imtereutloeul Mneicipc
Cooperation Committee of Roanoke, Virolein, Incorporated, to The Honorable Snag
U Klm, Mayor, City of #oaJu, UonJe. Kunguon DO, Korea, outlining the schedule of
activities planned for UcnJu Boy, Thursday, September 1, 1966, mac before Council.
On notion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Mheeler mud unanimously ndopted~
the communication nas received and filed.
CITY GOVERNMENT: The folloning communication from The International
Municipal Cooperutfon Committee of Hoeaote. Virginia. Incorporated, requesting that
Council authorize the employment of Miss Dee Noon Klm of MoeJu. Koreu. ns a
temporcry medical uncial morker in the Roanoke Health Deportment und also uutborize
the City Manager to sign in immigration form attesting to that fait. mas before the
body:
'August 8, 1966
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The purpose of this letter is to request Roanoke .City Council
to authorize the employment of Miss Due Haan Kin of MonJu, Korea.
as · aediccl social marker in the Roanoke Health Department and to
authorize the city muncger to sign immigration form 1129H attesting
to that fact.
This committee has assumed the responsibility for Miss Klm
during her stay in Roanoke. We hud hoped to sign on her behalf
State Department Form DSP6G for 8 student visa, but the federal
government says our organization is not qualified to sign this
form and she cannot,enter this country es u student. The only
alternative is to obtain temporary employment for her on form
l129B so sbe~cun obtain u temporary mark permit end visa.
· Riss Klm lc 29 years old amd a graduate in social mort from
city manager prior to your August lS meeting u copy of u letter
certifying to her degree, a photogreph and. if it arrives in
time, u copy'of the immigration form.
Miss Klm lc paying for her own transportation to this ~ountry
and already holds an airplane ticket. She has obtained permission
only u visa. She reads and mrites English mall and reportedly specks
· the. language. Risc KIn hud hoped to perfect the language during
· visit nith u brother living in Lowell, Mess** but may not be able
to visit him non because the governmental red tape bps caused a
time problem.
Since her grnduution, Riss Kin has been employed u~ ~ ~edical
social worker ut MonJu Union Christian Hospital. Korea presently
his no organization dealing mith problems of epilepsy, nad Miss
Kin is interested in establishing such machinery. Her hope is to
observe the treatment at the monthly clinic the state operates in
Roanoke mhile earning expense money in her field of medical social
clinics in Boston uad New York share she mill learn, more ~bout
treatment of the affliction. Her experience in Rocnokemould be of
value In Mania since the cities are of comparable size.
Thoro kit heel, Old.loy~ltJll be~ i\VlOllOy for I social
marker at tko Health Department. Tko stero, bouevor, ken
doclluad to assume o shore or.o:eslury for Miss Elk lothia
position. The state deportment explained that it hoped to
obtain o uorkor mithu mastiffs degree Or,to ~btuln sOliDUS
aka alii stay taD years. The corker .ko left thu department
kid o buckelor*a degree comparable tetheoue held by Miss
[il lid i$ sou porauiog o graduate degree. The clty mould
therefore have to assume-rail responsibility for amy salary
pald to Miss Klm,
Daring her stay Ii Roanoke, MIss Klm mill be living at
150 Tampa Drive, N. M** nltk Mrs. Melvin Msssie, ukase
husband aa ably represented the City of Roanoke during o tour
of duty to Korea. Her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi. is furnishing
the room for Miss Klm mad hopes the visitor mill become
interested in that organization.
When this committee voted to assume responsibility for
Miss Mia, the members felt that her dedication to mark math
epileptics has promise of great benefit to her country, her
city, her hospital sad many afflicted individuals rot mhom
there ls presently little hope. Although the irate mlll mot
shore her salary, It has Indicated u nllliagness for her tO
observe the monthly clinics.
Although none of us have met or talked to Miss Klm, it
possible that she might prove helpful to the Health Department.
Me are impressed by her uilllflgness to pay for her Dun transporta-
tion and to mark for her expenses. She appears determined to
return to Mania at the end of a year.
Ne wish to thank Council for its consideration ia this
S! William B. Poff
Rllliam B. Puff, president*
Mr. Shallot moved that Council concur lathe request 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.
At this point, RT. Shallot pointed out that there mill be certain
expenses incurred in connection with activities planned for Wonju Day, September 1,
1966, and moved that Mayor Dillard be authorized to approve payment of these
expenses from available funds in the Council budget in an estimated amount of
$100. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REFUNDS AND REBATES-LXCENSES: A communication from Mr. Frank B. Akers,
advising'that he has been prohibited from operating his business knoun us the
Frank B. Akers RealtyrCoupany~in 1966 due to a change in the state law and
requesting that be be refunded city.taxes paid for that period, mas before Council.
Mr. Stoller moved that the request be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. James N. Ktncannn, Julian F~ Hirsh and Jerome S. Housrd. Jr** for study,
unanimously adopted.
BUDGE'f-COMMONMEALTB'S ATTORNEY: Copy of a communication from Mr.
Leroy Ravin, Commonmealth*s Attorney, addressed to Mayor Dillard, requesting that
Council approve the payment of its portion of expenses ~ curred by the Common-
maalth's Attorney and the Assistant Connoenealth*s Attorney in attending the Local
Government Officials* Conference at the University of Virginia, mas before the
body.
It nppeorJmg that Con·cji bas ·lremdy included fnnds for ~is purpose im
the 1966-67 budget. NF. Nhoeler moved that tho communication be received end filed.
The m,tiaa mn, seco·ded by Mr. Pond ·ad unanimously odopted~
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
RUDGET-ELECTIONS: The City Namnger submitted · written report, recommendln
that Council authorize the parch·se of · secretary*o choir in the ·monnl of $34.00
tram the unexpeuded bmlmnc~ off'funds appropriated for the purchase of · dash under
Sectiom uSS. *Electoral Domrd.' of the 1966-67 budge~.
Mr. Stoller u,red that Council concur in the recomuendmtion of the City
Nemager ·nd offered the f,Il,ming emergency OrdJnmnce:
(~I?ISS) AN ORDINANCE to ·mend ·nd re,rd,In Section 285. 'Electoral Oourd.~
]
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. end providing for nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29. page 407.)
Mr. St,lief moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by NF. Pollard end adopted by the following vote:.
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Poll·rd. Pond. St,liar. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
At this point. Mr. St,lief left the Meting.
AIRPORT: Council h,yin9 included funds in the 1966-67 budget for the
conntruction of un addition to the terminal building at Roanoke Nuniclpnl (M,,drum)
Airport to provide more adequate cargo hnndlin9 space for Eastern and Piedmont
Airlines nnd to ennble Piedmont Airlines to revise its present operetin9 ·re· to
better use. the City Nan,gar submitted a written report, advising that n tent·tire
plan has been prep·red bI Embank. Cnldwell ·nd Associates. Architects. and displayed
the plan to Council for the purpose of ascertaining its vie~ on that which is
prgpoaed.
After viewing the tentative plan, Mr. Mheeler moved that the City M·nnger
be authorized to proceed uith the prep·rntinn of macasm·ri plans ·nd specific,ti,us
for the project and to advertise for bids thereon. The motion was seconded by Nr.
Pollard and unanimously nd,pred.
SPRCIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City
Man·gar for study, report and recommendation the request ~f G;rland*s Drug Store
No. 6, Incorporated, 1327 Graudin Road, S. M., for permission to erect · canopy from
the entrance Of its Gpslight Restaurant to the curb on ~estorer Avenue, the City
Manager submitted the following report:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 1S, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your meeting Of June 6, 1966, a request, wes submitted to you
from Mr. Robert A. Garland for ~ermission to install a canopy from
the entrance on Nest,var Avenue of the Gaslight Restaurant at
Garland*s Drug Store No. 6, Incorporated. 1327 6raudin R,ad. S. W.
The petitioner proposes ko install seneopy the* mould extend
rrna tke doovuey enkreuce to the streak curb line, Its purpose.
us rioted by Mr. Gurlned in his letter ko City Council, uonld be
to enable ihe *ceskowers to be let out ut the curbing end ester
directly orr wes*over Avenue uhlch mould be.enpeoinllyl~hlblncle-
men* weather,t He furth er stsied: °This would nluo reduce tke
long welt from our ~rhing lot to the res*nurse***
The mutter uss brought lo City Council becsuse or n permit
denial by the Clty*s flulldlng Inspection Depnrtuent. The build-
lug is on the street right-of-way line. In fmc*. ns City
Council nay recnll, severnl mouths sgo ~rmissiou ubs given for
the dooruu! structure to project e wetter of n very few inches
over the street line.
As the restnnrnet proposes, the cneopy would be npproximetely
18 feet long from building, or street line to the curb. There is
ut*ached o sketch of the locution indicating the distances
involved.
Title 15, Chapter ?, Section 20 of the City Code Movable
Awning~, reads in part:
°Movnble namings attached to buildings, may extend
beyond the building or property line but not
nearer than one foot to the curb line. However.
in no case shall they overhnng the sidewalk or
other public space wore then six feet from the
building line ....'
The mordlng of the Code citation is es to 'naming' without
reference to *canopy.' However, in the third paragraph of the
same section, there are four references'to 'awnings and canopies'
so the interpretation is that within the Code ns written'the
words can be interchangeebly used. Additionally, ir Webster is
to be relied upon, the type of structure under discussion is more
an oaring then · canopy, nlthough through usage it is gener~y
identified ns a canopy.
The cited section specifies 'movable nwnings** The petitioned
structure would not he movable in the sense that it can be raised
or lowered, bat the movable provision has to be referenced
because of the preceding section in the Code which applies to
this structure. It reads:
Section 19: Fixed or Stationary Awninqs
*NO fixed or stationary awning shall extend over any portion
of sidewalks or other public space situated in the first
fire zone.
'Fixed or stationary ownings at a height no greater than.the
second story of the building end constructed of fireproof
material may extend over sidewalks end o~ er public space,
outside of the first fire zone; provided, they otherwise
conform to the provisions of the following sec*lout, which
following section is the Section 20 on movable innings.
On the basis of this Code provision the Building Inspection
Department denied the request. The City Council on June 6, 1966,
referred the matter to this office for study and report.
Such u Code provision is not unusual in municipal ordinances
and regulationi. The one foot from the curb line is practically
standard; in fact, it is a minimum es many municipal ordinances
require 3 curb line setback of three or four feet. The reason
for this portion of regulation is to avoid damage by side overhang
of trucks end other vehicles when moving or parked immediately
adjacent to the curb.
The second part of the distance res*ruction, i.e. the maximum
distance from the building, is me e inclined to variation in
municipal ordinances. In instances of other Codes there are no
distance limitation other than the curb setback requirement.
Some ordinances go eight or ten feet. The 1q55, nnd most recent,
National Building Code, which is concerned with the structural
characteristics only, limits awning projections only in that they
shall be'not closer than 19 inches to the curb line, It is under
such a provision that, in large cities, canvas-covered wel~ways
are frequently seen extending from apartment buildings, hotels,
restaurants, etc.
Zk Ss felt the present City Code is fuirly specific, subject
perhmps ko possible better umd cleurer uordiig. As such, us the
Inspectiom Departueit imdlcuted, ns uimimg (or canopy) projection
cannot extend beyomd nix feet or the buJldimo line. Therefore,
mdeimislrntJvely, the oily report buck to Council could be that
umleuu the ordinance Ju amended by Council that limit would have
to apply,
An to ibether the ordiunnce should be mmended to permit other
limits is opem to wide oplniom. It is felt that the limits
designated us movable nimllgs in proper. Whether it be six feet,
seven feet or eight feet on movable aimings perhmps doesm't make
· great.deal or difference. #ach beyotd that presentl structural
problems that Justifies the six feet ~ nn limit.
On fixed or stationary aimings, ns bare involved,' the structural
distmnce of encumbrance on public right of may, affect o,n traffic
sight distance nod projection into park strips along streets.
Also there in posed the question of how an amendment permitting an
extension ut one locution might permit imother end leas advisable
One ut another location.
Again. ns the Code is written, the limit ns stated iould apply
and administratively there is no discretion to permit otheriise.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
be referred to the City Attoroey for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
mos seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROpERTy-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a
mritten report, transmitting a communication from the City of ~ nuke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority advising that the Redevelopment and Housing Authority is
in the process of taking options on the Hurt Park public housing site located west
of the Hurt Path Elementary School mhere 105 units Of low-rent ~ousing lill be
constructed in the near ~utute by the Authority and offering to purchase city-aimed
property located on the south s'ide of Nest View Avenue. S. N., approximately 220
feet east Of Eighteenth Street. described as Lot 6, Block 12. West View Addition.
Official Tax No. 1210605, for the sum Of $442, the City Manager recommending that
the offer be referred to the Real Estate Committee.
Mr. Jones moved that 'Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and that the offer be referred to a committee composed Of Messrs. Roy
Pollard, Sr., Chairman, James N. Kincanon, J. Robert Thomas and Julian F. Hirst,
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DE PARTMRNT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire
Department £or the month of July, 1966:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 15, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Listed below is the status of the Police and the Fire Depart-
ment ns of July 31, 1q65.
*Police Oeper.tuent · ~ .....
*5rficer Norman E. Hills' retired os disn'~l'lity pension 7/17/66.
'Hr. Herman E. ValUers transferred to Traffic Eno iaeerieg end
Communications on 7/1/66 (meter molote~mce mae)
'Beginning August 1, 1966, ue have (16) vacancies**
'Fire Oeperleent
'During the month of July 1966 the following personnel changes
occurred lB the Fire Deportment:, . ·
Euplole~ · Hiliter? Training .. ~
Harold B. Fitzgerald Four (4) men returned to payroll
Harvin i. Parrioh after 2 meeks training. One (1)
Carson H. Hurley man left and returned during the
Halrin R. Graeser mouth.
Howard H. Hider
Jnbm H. Johnson Jr. ~-
Curl E. Epperley
Gene D. Kelly
'At the present tine there are five (~) vacancies in the Fire
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Hanager'
Hlth further reference to the matter, the City Hanager submitted the
follouing supplemental report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August ]H, 1966
Honorable Hayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Supplementing the Information being given to you on the
and Police Dep~rtment as of July 31, 1966. I mould advise as
follous is to the status of positions as of this dote, August
18, 1966.
The Fire Departnent has now four vacancies. There ire
tmo men nba have passed oil tests mhd are expected to be
employed, uhich mill leave a total of tmo.
The Police Department has filled four of the 16 vacancies.
There are nam 12 vacancies ~ith three men under consideration
end in the process of tests.
H~spectful]~ subnitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Hannger'
Mr. Hheeler moved that the reports of th~ City Manager be re~eived and
filed. The motion:mas seconded by Hr. Jones nnd unanimously adopted.
CITY ATTORNEY: Council having included $10,000 in the 1966-67 budget
to provide for the employment of an Assistant City Attorney, the City Attorney
subnitted a mritten report, advising that Rt. Harry Benjamin Jones, Jr.. has been
employed aa Assistant City Attorney, effective August 15, 1966.
. Hr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
HATER DEPARTHENT: Council hiving authorized the purchase of the ~ter
system of Summerdean later Company, Incorporated, for the sum of $3S,000, the City
Attorney submitted the follouing report, advising that the purchase has been
consummated:
I
"August ]1, 1966
To the Hooorobie #syor end
Members or the City Council
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the City*s purchase from Summerdeue
Nute~ Company, Incorporated, of said Compsoy*u entire property,
muter system and franchise, all es tberetorore agreed upas by
ordSesnce of the City Council and resolution or the Hoard of
Directors end the Stonhholders of said Company, previously given,
won consummated August 9, 1966, by delivery to the City of u
good and sufficient deed of conveyance and by payment to said
Company of the agreed purchase price for said property. The
deed Ia delivered bus since been recorded in the County Cle~h's
Office.
There is attached hereto u copy of uy letter to the State
Corporation Commission of Virginia notifying said Commis'sioo
of the City's acquisition of the aforesaid water system nad of
said City's assumption of the obligation of supplying adequate
mater to the good residents of the urea formerly served by said
Company.
Respectfully,
S/ J. H. Klncunon
City Attorney"
The City Attorney then submitted u supplemental stiffen report, frans-
of the State Corporation Comminni6n, acknowledging receipt of notification of the
acquisition of the property and franchise of Summerdean Water Company, Incorporated.
Mr. Jones moved that tee reports be received nad filed. The motion nas
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMII~EES:
AIRPORT: Council having deferred action on the question of awarding a
contract for a public address system at Roanoke Municipal (~oodrum} Airport until
the present meeting, the committee appointed to study the matter submitted the
following report, reiterating its recommendation that the om bid received be
accepted:
"Roanoke, Virginia
August IS. 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On June 27, 1966, the City Council received bids for the
installation of · new Dial Telephone and Paging System at Roanoke
Municipal Airport. Invitations and specifications hud been sent
to six local area firms as well as the invitation having been
advertised in a local newspaper. Only one bid mussubmltted.
this from Lee Hartuan and Sons, Incorporated. The invitation had
been for · lease arraogement with the successful bidder to install
the equipment accordlngto City specifications and to be responsible
for its satisfactory operation and maintenance over a ten-~ear
period. The bid of Lee Hurtman and Sons. Incorporated, on the
proposal had a ch.rge of $189$S4-Pergm°nth I .... trade-in .Il ......
for present City equipment of .
The committee appointed by the Council to reviem the bids
reported on July 11 math a recommendation for the acceptance of
the bid. It was felt that the proposal was satisfactory and no
appropriation was necessary as fends had been included in the
1965-66,and 1966-67 budgets.
The Council questioned the installation arrangement and the
bid received and directed the committee to consider further and
to inquire as to the Cityes buying the system outright and main-
taining same.
¸87
This is to report that your commitleo btu simon goes fmrtber
leto the matter~on numerous occasions end le~coealderable detail.
Im addition to the commltlee*a consideration, each of th~se firms
or manufacturers mbo hove made cay inquiry about the' matter aioce
July Il, have been eared to submit oe~ v~coumeeded Ipeclficctioes
that they might uish to propose, Only one firm--am oat-or-tone
firm--baa responded aid their proposed apeciffcetfems ere ct marred
variance to the City's arid!emi specifications. One firm, who
hod representativea~at the Council meeting or July 11 end aha mas
so notified rot suggestions, has ual alice been heard from iR the
Batter,
It coetiiues to be the recommendation of ~our committee that
the City accept the proposcl as received on June 2T and that the
syatem be installed oe that baals, It Is understood that the
bi~der ia still holding the proposal open.
Houever, if City Council mishes to receive bids on other
alternates such os City purchase of the system, the follomleg is
proposed.
I. That if any bidder uisbes to mute exception~ to any
provision in the specifications, that the bidder so
note hfs exception and specify hie alternates to
such provision or provisions to the specifications.
2. 0u the basis of the specifications as used in the
previous bid, the City advertise tar bids for sell-
lng the equipment to the Gity.
That the bids specify whether or not they can provide
maintenance, and if so, under what terms nad conditions.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ James E. Jones
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst, Committee Member
B. B. Thompson. Committee Member"
Mr. Jones moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the following emergency OrdinanCe:
(m17156) AN ORDINANCE accepting o proposal to furnish to the City, on
lO-year lease basis, n complete end operating Dial-Telephone, Paging and Background
Music System at Roanoke Municipal Airport, with other appurtenant work, and
authorizing the execution of a written agreement in the premises; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page40$.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. ~he motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard,· Pond, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................... 6.
NAYS: Noneo .....................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN{RODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the construction of an 8-inch water main by the
city to serve the residents of Neims Lnne, N. E., in Roanoke County, he presented a
Resolution anthorizimg the City Manager to advertise for bids onthe project.
I}
Couacll betag of the opiaion that the mark should be dose by city forces,
Mr. Nheeler moved that the Resolution be filed. The notion uss secoaded by Mr.
Poad and unanimously adopted. ·
~ATRR DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providiag for the faraishiug of c~t7 mater service to the property
or Mr. o. n. ~oolnine at 2616 Hollondale Drive* S. ~.; la Roanoke County, he
presented sane; whereupon, Mr. Pond offered the followlag Resolutioa:
(~l?lS?) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City nsaager to approve a metered
mater connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terns and conditions.
(For fell text of Resolution. see Resolution nook No. 29. page 40~.)
Mr. Pond saved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................O. (Mr. Stoller absent)
ROTIONS ANn mISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SCHOOLS: Rt. Jones pointed out that Dr. E. R. Rushton has tendered h is
resignation as Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools effective September 1. 1966,
and saved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure in
recognition of the services rendered by Dr. Rushton. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Garland and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
SCHOOLS: Mr. Mheeler stated that the question has been raised ns t o
whether the Roanoke branch of the University of Virginia is withholding funds that
belong to the new Roanoke Community College.
In this connection, a commnnlcation from Hr. Prank W. Rogers, Rector of the
University of Virginia, transmitting the following communication from Dr. Edgar F.
Shannon, Jr.. President of the University, to show that such charges are utterly
unfounded, was before Council:
'13 August 1966
University of Virginia
Post Office Dox 720
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Rector:
X am SOFFy to learn of the misunderstandings that you report
are abroad tn Roanoke concerning the financing of the extension
courses of the University of Virginia in Roanoke and the proposed
financial projections for the new community college.
I regret very much to hear of the erroneous implications that
the University has refused to give over to the community college
operating funds due it. So far as I have been able to determine,
there has been no request from the State Board of Community
Colleges or from Dr. Easel for any transfer to the community .
college of fonds originally planned for the University of Virginia
program in Roanoke. Any such reallocation of funds, of course,
requires the authorization of the Director of the Budget and the
Governor.
It is surprising to hear that there is an impression the
University has substantial tax monies to transfer to the
community college. Under Instructions from the State Conncil Of
89
Higher Education the Umivertitl or vlrgitit School of General
Studies is discostituisg this foil Itc offering of courses
the first tug jesrs cf college transfer work, because the
community college lu Roueote proposes to offer the same or
siuilur courses. The UtiversityJs program of. transfer courses
ih the first tug 7ears of college moth has beet self-supportitg
from the fees paid by the students. The basic method of
financing the progrses or the School of Gelerul Studies through-
out nil areas of the Commonwealth is set forth on pages 107
utd lO8 of the Uelversityes 1966-68 biennial budget exhibit,
au file is the Hsdget.orflce In Richmond:
Expetditures for instruction include.
salaries paid to instructors employed to
teach extension courses, trmvel expense rot
these instructors, sad expenditures incurred
in the stuffing and operation of the School*u
Extension Centers.
The huuic upprosch taken ia the appropria-
tions request rot this budget is that tuition
aid fees received from student registrations
alii'proVide for the c~s~ of instruction.
This cost includes Jnstroctors sulurieso
travel, lnborttory, sad educstionsl supplies
and equipment, library materials· rent· sad
other direct instruction expenses.
Thus the majority of the-approprlotions for the School of
General Studies appropriated by the General Assembly involves
especial raids·e which represent the Unirersity*s estimate,
for budgeting par@ones· of the avenue that will come from the
fees of the students taking the proposed courses. The
Appropriations Act, therefore, authorizes the expenditure of
these funds but does not provide them. The money does not
exist for expenditure until the students pay it in at the
beginning of each term.
According to the experience of the lost fiscal year~'
1965-66, the first and second year college courses offered
through the Roanoke Center by the University represented
npproxlmatel! 68~ of the University*s higher educational
program there. This percentage of the program -- which is
self-supporting for instruction and administration --
represented approximately $144,000 generated by u fee of $42
per student ~er course per semester. ~ student taking
full load pays $420 for the academic year of two semesters.
The budget estimate for the coming year would have been
about the same or a little higher than last year*s $144·000.
Hut, since the University will not offer these first and
second year courses, there will be no students to pay the
fees, sad the University will not have the estimated
$144.000 to expend or transfer. On the other hand. the
community college will hove whatever additional revenue its
charges generate from those students it enrolls who ~ould
have attended the University of Virginia program now
discontinned.
Actually, with the remaining upper division courses that
the University of Virginia program will attempt to continue
to provide for the benefit of the Roanoke area· there mill
be fewer students and fewer students per class than in the
freshuan and sophomore classes, so that the University faces
serious financial difficulties in Roanoke for the current
biennium. I hope that we shall be able to resolve them.
I trust that the foregoing information will be helpful.
With warm regard and best wishes. I
Sincerely yours·
S/ Edgar F. Shannon. Jr.
Edgar F. Shannon. Jr.
President"
Mr. Fneeler moved that the communications from Hr. Rogers and Dr. Shannon
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted
LEGISLATION-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Mayor Dillard presented a telegram fram
Senator A. Willis Robertson, advising that he has secured adoption on the floor of
ti
the United States Senate or bio amendment to the Housing Act of 1966 mbich euthorize~
the Urbsn iesemwl Project of the City of Roanoke to quelirl eider the some busts ns
mas extewded to the City of Norfolk lust leer mhich amendment uest be eccepted by
the House of Representatives,
Nr, Jones offered the follomJtg Resolution expressing the appreciation of
Council for the vigorous ned effective efforts of Sesetor Robertsoa ia behalf of the
City of Eoswoke~
(n17159) , A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to SENATOR A, NILLIS
MOBEaTSO~ for certwim of his accomplishments is the United Stoles Senate designed
to benefit the City,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 29, page 409,)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Hr, Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs, garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..........................................
NAYS: None ............................ O, (Mr, Stoller absent)
YOUTH COMMISSION: Council having deferred action on the question of
filling tug vacancies on the Youth Coumissicn until the present meeting, the matter
mas again before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the mutter be deferred until the first
regular meeting of Council in September. 19~6. The motion mas seconded by
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEpARTWENT: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Bonny L. Wilkinson,
Miss Bernice F, Jones, Mr. ~illiam R, Reid, Dr. WalteF F, Wanley, JF,,.DF. Thomas E.
Strong, Mr. Arnold Schlossbero end Mr. J, Thomas Payne have qualified as members of
the Medicare Advisory Committee for teFms of Sma years each beginning July 1,
Mr, Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed, The motion was
seconded by Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Pollard, seconded by ~r. Wheeler nad unaofsnusly ndo~ed,
the meeting mas adjourned.
AppRovED
/ City Clerk ·
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Bondnyo August 22, 1966.
The Council of the City of B,au,ko met Jn regular mantled 10 the Council
Chcaber ia the Municipal Building, Monday, August 22t 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
.PR£SENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. J, oas, Roy R. Pollurd,
Sr., Clarence E. Pond, Hurray A. St,liar, Vincent S. Nheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ...................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Rirst, City Manager, #r. James N.
Kincanou, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting nas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend Marion L.
Simmons, Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes Of the regular meeting held on Monday,
August I5, 1966, having been furnished each member Of Council, on motion Of Mr.
St,liar, 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: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
AUDITOgIUM-COLISEUM: A communication from Mrs. gdythe ~ullea, expressing
the hopethat the building of the Civic Center and other proposed projects will
be begun soon, was before Council.
Mr. St,liar moved that Mrs. Mullen be advised the city is proceeding es
rapidly as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. James E. Bucbholtz, Attorney,
representing Kennedy Apartment Trust, requesting that the portion of Levelton
Avenue, N. W** extending east 449.67 feet from its intersection with Eighth 5trent,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
Mr. St,liar moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and
the City Planning Commissioo for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion mas seconded by Br. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. St,liar then offered the f,Il,ming Resolution providing for the appoint
merit of viewers in connection with the petition:
(m17159) A RESOLtrIION providing for the appointment of five viewers in
connection with the application of the abutting land,moor to permanently vacate,
discontinue and close the easterly portion of that certain 22-foot career known as
Levelton Avenues N. W., runniog east and west adjacent to the property of the
Kennedy Apartment Trust.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 410.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
!l
AYK$: Messrs. Gnrlnnd, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Hayor Dillard .................................
NAYS: None ...........................O,
flURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Council having referred a communication from
Burr,Il Memorial Hospital Association, Incorporated, math reference to assignment
of indigent patients to the Burr,Il Memorial Hospital, to the City Manager for the
purpose of conferring with the Public Welfare Advisory Hoard and for study, report
and recommendation, and having received and filed an interim report of the City
Manager, n communication from Dr. M. S. Claytor, Chairman, Board of Trustees,
Burr,Il Memorial Hospital, and BF. George P. Laurence, Secretary, pointing ant that
the interim report indicated a point of absolute agreement had been reached as to
needed city u,Irate forms, information letters and a financial supplemental payment
plan, all of which were to be submitted to Council for final approval, but that as
yet no further report of the City Manager has been presented to the body, and
requesting that the City Manager be notified Council manta his program with HuFf,Il IL
Memorial Hospital submitted for final approval, nas before the body.
Mr. 5toiler moved that the communication be received and filed. Yhe m,tiao
was seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the f,linking report with
regard to a supplemental payment to the Burrell Memorial Hospital:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 22, 1966
Honorable Mayor and 'City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Under the program of payments by local welfare departments
for care of patients Jn hospitals in Virginia the following
system is established.
The audits Of the operations Of each of the hospitals as of
the end of each fiscal year are forwarded to the State Department
of Welfare and Institutions in Richmond and r,vie*ed by that
agency. From these audits the State determines the per diem cost
of maintenance of an individual patient in each of the hospitals.
The rate for each hospital is then made available to each of the
welfare departments and is entered in the contracts between the
welfare agency and th, hospitals for patients as are clients of
the particular department.
As example, on the basis of an audit of a hospital's accounts
for the fiscal year of July 1, 1965--June 30, 1966, a rate would
be established for the f,Il,ming fiscal year of July 1, 1066 to
June 30, 1967 for u,Irate patients.
In the case of Darrell Memorial Hospital, there is one
variation to the above in that Hurrell maintains its audit year
from October I to September 30 in lieu of the normal fiscal year.
This means that the rate for Hurrel~ for a year commencing July 1
is not based on an audit just completed as of *he.immediate June
30, but, is based On an audit for the fiscal year completed on
September 30 in the previous calendar year.
The City of Roanoke has in several fiscal years paid supple-
mental payments to Burr,Il Hospital over and above the state
established per diem rate (1) la order to assist the hospital in
its financial operation and (2) in an endeavor to accommodate
what the hospital feels is an inequity because of the fiscal year
arrangement.
The hospital contends that two things ore taking place
which depilve them'of proper r.eve~ue. The first eolteation
is as to a situation that prevails mlth oil hospitals, ia
that they state that they are receiving patient poymeat during
a 12 months period at a rate established om a previous 12 months
period. ¥ith aoranl increases aid hospital costs this, they
further contend, prevents them in receiving currently adequate
payment. The second contention, uhlch is peculiar to Rnrrell,
is that because of the fiscal year arrangement, above described,
the payments for uelfare clients ns they moeld be receiving for
any one time they claim, mould reflect operating expenses for
a period further bach than other hospitals because their audit
is for s period of approximately a year previous.
ny letter to me of December 6, 1965, Mr. Charles L.
Anderson, Administrator n% Burreli, submitted a statement for
supplemental payment for patient days during the fiscal year
October 1, 1964 to September 30, 1965. It In considered that
the City had made supplemental payment up to October 1, 1964.
In fiscal year July 1962--Jane 1963, the perdlem to Hnrrell
was $20.41; ia 1963--64, $20.90; and, in 1964--65.
According to the statement of the hospital they accommodated
3,395 patient days daring fiscal year October 1, 1964 to September
30° 1965 for City of Roanoke welfare patients, For this they
mere paid at the per diem rate of ~23.27. Mr. Anderson in his
December 6 letter stated that their audit for the previous year
established a per diem rate for that period of $25.64. This
resulted in their supplemental request for 3,395 days at $2.57
or $0,725.15,
The State has just completed its reviem of hospital audits,
including martell, for the 1965=66 fiscal year and has established
a rate based on that audit of $24.73. This amount would be at
difference with the $2§.D4 above noted.
Applying the state rate to the October 1, 19o4--September
30° 1965 period, would represent an increase of $1.46 ~ver the
$23.27 which multiplied by 3,395 days results in a supplemental
amount of
This brings the matter to September 30, 1965.
It is felt that if any supplemental payment is considered
by the City Council, it should be brought as near up to date ns
possible. In the absence of audit determination since September
30, 1965, ns established or concurred in by the state, and in
the absence an accounting or estimate of patient days during the
period, it is suggested that for estimate purposes the same
approximate number of patient days, n figure Of 3,400 and the
same per diem cost increase, $1.46, be used for a period from
October 1, 1965 to September 30, 1966. This would be an amount
of $4,964.00. These tuo years total equals $9,920.T0.
If the City Council were to favorably consider a supple-
mental appropration in behalf of Hurrell Hospital, it would be
offered that it be on the above amount, and then following such
or any appropriation that the City Auditor determine to his
satisfaction the best available tabulation of patient days for
actual payment.
This is a considerably complicated matter because of the
necessity Of reflecting back on patient days and the problem of
determining what would be an equitable per diem supplemental
rate. AS such, if the City Council intends to continue
supplemental payments to Burrell for any stipulated period of
time then the effort should be made to make such payments
current with the routine patient care payments. To that pur-
pose, if the City Council would so desire, it mould be suggested
that from October 1, 1966 to the end of the City's fiscal year,
June SO, 1967, payments to martell hospital for Public Assistance
and State-Local Hospitalization care be supplemented each patient
day by an amount of ~1.50. The determination of this amount is
related to the $1.46 above cited.
The City does not receive any reimbursement from the Federal
OF State governments for these supplemental payments, such must
come entirely from City funds. At the end of the current 1966-67
fiscal year and prior to the adoption of the 1967-69 budget, the
City Council would then determine whether it wished to continue
supplemental payments and at Hhat rate.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. HJrst
City Manager*
After a discussion of the m~tter Hr. Stoller offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriation $9,920.70 covering a suppleoental payment to
tke Hurrell Memorial Hospital rot the period from October 1, 1964. through September
30, 1966, representing an increase in the per diem rate for indigent city patients
of $1.46, and approving un increse in the existing rate of $23.27 of $1.46 from
October 1, 1965, to September 30, 1966, and $1.50 from October 1, 1966, to June 30,
1967:
(~17160) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section ~35, *Hospitalization
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 412.) /
Mr. 5toiler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
The City Manager then submitted the following report with regard to data
requested by Dr. Claytor:
'Roanoke, Virginia
August 22, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Of expected interest to the City Council is the attached
copy of a letter of August 10, 1966, from Miss Bernice g. Jones,
Director of Public Welfare, to Dr. N. S. Claytor, Chairman, Hoard
of Trustees, Burrell Memorial Hospital. This was written in re-
sponse to a request for the data from ~r. Claytor.
'August 10, 1966
Dr. Walter S~ Claytor, Chairman
Bnrrell Memorial Hospital Hoard of Trustees
Claytor Memorial Clinic
413 Gatnsboro Road, N. W.
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Dr. Claytor:
I am submitting the additional information which you
requested last week.
In 1964:
Tgtal No. Patients No. Patient Days Cgst
(12 hospitals)
SLH Patients 672 6,OT3 $145,152.4R
PA Patients 492 (Not Available) 112.049.47
Total lib4 $257,201.95
Of these numbers and costs florrell received:
SLH Patients 223 2,227 days $ 42,402.$4
PA Patients 19b (Not available) 35v765.57
Total 4i9 $ ?B,16fl.ll
¸95
In 1965~
Total No. Patient[ No. Patient Dav~ Cast
(12 ~ospJtals)
SLN Patients 590 6,454 $14T,310.86
PA Patients 60? (Not available) 158.857.2I
Totll 1197 $30b,168.OT
Of these numbers and costs Hurrell received:
SLH Patients 166 2,134 days $ 43,930.65
PA Patiehts Ifil (Not available) 42.?39.33
Total 34? $ 86,670,18
Of course you realize that this is not an aaduplicated
count. Palleata. for instance may have been ia the
hospital under "Medical Assistance to the Aged" program
for their full benefit period;and then transferred over to
the State Local Hospitalization program to finish out their
stay in the hospital. The name patient may have been
hospitalized more than once. Our records are hept by the
number of bills ae pay.
Under unfinished business there were two items about which
your committee was to give ne information.
1. A list (by fall name, complete address and dates) of
those patients who reportedly uere refused referral
to Hurrell Memorial ~os~ital. It mould be helpful
in having the name of the person, or persons, who
refused to let the patient go to your hospital.
2. The names of those patients for whom nursing home care
was advised but nba could not be removed from the
hospital for lack of a bed in a nursing home and for
whom continued payment to the hospital was not made.
I would appreciate your giving mo this information at your
earliest convenience.
Sincerely yours,
S! Bernice F. Jones
(Miss) Rernice F. Jones
Director'
This Indicates the relationship of welfare patients at Burrell
to the total patients under the City ia 1964 and 196S. During
those two years, the City had patient care contracts and patients
in a total of !2 hospitals,'
A translation of the data to percentages may be of benefit.
Ia 1964, 6urrell had 36.05 of the City public assistance and
state-local hospitalization patients; in 1965, 29.05.
la 1964, Burrell had 32.45 of the total patient days; In 1965,
33.15.
In 19~4, Bnrrell received 30.45 of the City's hospital cost;
in 1965,
This approximate 305 on this data has been fairly consistent
over recent lears. Indications of 1966 are that this approximate
percentage ~ill be about the same,
This percentage is maintained even ~ith the trends of the
physicians of many clients and the limited clinic services
available.
The attached letter closes with a request to the hospital for
information in order to seekS.ut some of the answers to specific
case questions the hospital bas posed.
A draft of the so-called blue referral slip, mentioned in the
prior report to City Council, has been forwarded to all hospitals
for their review and comment~.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Dr. Claytpr, Nh* mss, present at the meeting, stating he has not bad
sufficient tim~ to furnish a list of the patients required by the Director of
Pnblin Nelfare, Hr. Steller moved that ~he rep*F* of the City Hsasger be received
and filed. The motion mas seconded by Hr, Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
The,City Hansge~ also submitted the foil*ming report with regsrd to the
iqnestion of occupancy at the Hurrell Yemorlol Hospital:
August 22, 1966
Honorable Hayer and City,~ounoil
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen: ,
On the agenda of'the City Council is'a letter from Hurrell
Hemorl~l Hospital. ~he letter generally follows in theme other
recent letters and appearaace~ by representatives of the Hospital
to the Council.
If it mere felt that the procedur? of periodic comments as
to various omissions and neglects of the City Ransger would be
Of positive benefit to Burrell, then I mould be entirely ~eceptive
and in encouragement to having them continue in the lnte~est of
the Hospital. For certainly the position and advancement of this
institution, is of prime community regard. However, I am inclined
to question.that this direction of the e~ergies of those directly
associated with Hurrell is the route by which the major problems
of the Hospital are.going to be met and resolved.
For my part in the City governnent, I want to do everything
reasonably and practically possible for the good of the facility.
It is hoped I may be able to continue math this intent. In like
manner, to the limited extent I can speak for the City, i feel
the municipal government wishes to fully work math and for the
Hospital. This has been done in past years; we are making
special effort now and we will continue in the future,
The principal concern mhlch the Hospital states is the
decreasing occupancy rate. This is statistically and visibly
evident. But I don't think that the answer tn the main lies in
mhat the Welfare Department is doing or is not doing or can dp
or cannot do.
C~rtainly there are problems fo~ the hospital In the
handling of me,fare clients. From my experience, I doubt that
there is a hospital in Virginia, or perhaps elsewhere, where '
problems with handling welfare and charity do not exist. Several
months ago at Hotel Roanoke, I listened to a part of a program
wp*os*red by the State for hospital and melfare personnel on the
State-Local Hospitalization program. If the temperament of that
meeting, of wide-area people, mere any measure then it is
surprising that the Joint hospital-welfare programs work at all.'
There are questions by hospitals as to the handling by
welfare departments of certain individual ca,es. There undoubtedly
always will be. There are questions by the welfare departments
as to the handling by. hospitals of certain individual cases.
There undoubtedly always will be. Here, this two-Hay situation
exists mith the City and Burrell. It al~o exists with the City
and other local hospitals. The objective is to handle each
according to the best procedures and decisions possible, to
resolve questions when they occur and to refine and adjust
practices to endeavor to minimize questions. ~o amount of time
limit requests is going to bring everything to perfection.
May i return to the problem Of Occupancy at Hurrell. Welfare
is ~nly a part of the total occupancy that is or should be at
Darrell. Comparative data earlier given between 1964 and 1965
indicate that even with the over-all decreasing occupancy and
even with other influencing factors of occupancy, the welfare
load is maintaining a relatively consistent balance.
I do not believe that a welfare program should be stepped up
in order to provide additional case load. I do not believe that
~elfare should be stepped up or designed in order to become the
prime financial source of a private institution of the significance
of Durrell, or of any other local hospital for that matter.
The questioa'or. Berrell okcup·oCy~lieso~ ! belleve,~ la- ·
other directions end ! think the energies of those concur·ed
abonld plow Jato those directions la beh·lf 0f the Hospitol.
On previous instances, I hove* verb·lly o·d ia uritiug~
a·ggested tbot this matter oboeld be brought before and
· conscientiously oousidered by sppropri·te and estoblished
citizen ·nd professioeol groups or organizations. This I
not one that is going to be magically solved by the lelfnre
Department or the City #aooger. Perhaps oae line of adrien
alii result from the area health study by the ioanohe Valley
Co·ncil of Coneonity Services; however, it is not known
whether, this will achieve the desired depth. I suggested
this sppro·eh, with receptive interest, to the team from the
United States Public Health Service who, n short tlwe ago,
were lu Roanoke reg·rdl.ng Medicore.
As recent ·s the past Thursd·y night, August 16, 1966,
the following occurred. In northwest City, in two completely
separote automobile accidents, two negro men mere injured.
Each uss told he was being ashen to Burrell. Each emphntic·lly
replied he dldnot w·nt to go there. The men were tahen prac-
tically past Burrell and ·11 the may across the City to another
hospital. These are two Isolated Incidents in a matter of an
hour or so in one evening. Rat amplified over · period of
· year, they are undoubtedly significant of on increase in
occupancy at one institution and t decrease in occupancy at
another. There are other situations thor can be drnwn to the
sase point. This is not the foult of the Yelfare Department
nor of the City Manager-nor of the Police Departmente nor of
any related city agency. This is a broader question. It is
to this question that I respectfully submit the energies of
concern should be most productively directed.
Within this question lies the opportunity for welfare to
· even better fulfill the role that is being requested of it end
to better, folfill the obligation it has.
Respectully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*.
Mr. Stcller moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
filled. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Laurence, who was also present at the meeting, conceded that the
ilentire problem does not rest with the city or the Department of Public ~elfare and
!!stated that the hospital plans to initiate au educational program to relieve the
SEWERS AND STORM DRAl~: Councdl having adopted an Ordinance authorizing
ibody:
RH£REAS, it order for the Rocuohe Couuiy Public Service
Authority to connect to the City of Roaaoke'sEonoke River
Interceptor, It mould be necessary that the Public Service
Authority be great'ed u right of uny through and across the
right of uny mom occupied by Roanoke City's thirtyosix-inch
interceptor semer~ and
NHEREAS the City of Roanoke. b~ its ordinance mi?142
adopted on August 1, i966, agreed to the conaectio~ of the
Public Service Authority*s #nd Lick Cre~relief interceptor
sewer under conditions that ere, in the opinion o! this Hoard,
illegal and unacceptable cs it provides rot the County to
dispose of properties obligated under prior bond commitments;
NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVED by the Hoard of Supervisors
of Roanoke County that the Clerk of this Hoard be directed to
notify the Council of the City of Roanoke that the terms and
conditions of their ordinance m17142 adopted August 1. 1988. are
unacceptable.'
· Hr. Stoller movedthut the Resolution.be received and filed. The motion
nas seconded'by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PAY FLAN-JHVEN1LE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: The City Manager submitte
the following report recommending that the position of Assistant Juvenile Home
Superintendent, Pay Range 17, be deleted from the Pay Plan and that a new position
of Juvenile Rome Proctor II, Pay Range 16, be created:
*Roanoke. Virginia
August 22, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
In the positions for the Juvenile Detention Home there is
provided an Assistant Rome Superintendent. This position requires
a college degree and such is a proper requirement. The salary for
an Assistant without a degree will not be reimbursed by the State
Board of PaFole andDetention. This position is provided at
Range 17 in the City's Pay and Classification Plan ($380-$488).
The City is having considerable difficulty in recruiting a
person for this position° both the educational and salary
specifications are limiting.
To enable adequate personnel assignment at the Home, it is
recommended that a new position be provided under the Pay and
Classification Plan which would be titled 'Juvenile Home Proctor
II' which would call for several yeaFs of college training, would
be reimbursed by the State and mould be possible to be filled as
there is available an individual so qualified end competent.
To accommodate this it is recommended:
1.The job of Assistant Juvenile Home Superintendent, Pay
Mange 17. be deleted from the plan.
2. A hem position of Juvenile Home Proctor II be placed in
the plan at Pay Range 18 ($362-$464).
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17161) AN 0RDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 16988 heretofore adopted on
May 2, 1966, providing a System of Pay Rates and Ranges and a new Pay Plan, by
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adding to said Pay Plan one (1) new position of employment under the City Government
by deleting from said Pay Plan one (1) other position of employment; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordiaancet see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 412.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pond.nnd adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stollero Nbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
WATER DEPARYMENT~ Council hating taken under advisement the request of
Mr. A. T. Loyd, Attorney,' representing Glendale Gardens, Incorporated, for city
water service to property located on Virginia Route 629 at the Intersection of
Cove Road. N. W., described as Lots R and 3. Block l0 Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 2,
and Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 5, Glendale Gardens, in Roanoke County, the City Manager
submitted the following report, recommending that the request be granted:
#Roanoke. Virginia
August 22, 1966
Honorable mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your City Council meeting of July I0. 1966, the Council
received a request from Mr. A. T. L,yd. Attorney for Glendale
Gardens, Incorporated, requesting water service iron the City
o*ne~ water mains to o portion of Section I of the Glendale
Gardens Subdivision on Virginia Highway 629 at the intersection
of Cove Road. N. M. The request specifically was for Lots Nos.
2 and 3, Block 1; Lots 2. 3 and 4, Block 2; and Lots 1, 2 and
3. Block 5.
This property and development lies within Roanoke County,
tn fact lies within the area known as the corridor which Salem
is annexing January 1. 1967.
There is an eight-inch main in Green Ridge Road from which
service cam he extended to these lots. The main is owned by the
City of Roanoke.
It is considered that these lots should be permitted c,n-
nection, amd it is recommended that the City Council by
appropriate resolution so authorize.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. St,liar moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(=17162) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approre metered
water connections to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29, page 413.)
Mr. St,liar moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was s,condeC
by Mr, Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Junes, Pollard, Pondt Stoller, Wheeler and
MB/Or Dillard .................................T.
RAYS: Rose ..........................O.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: The City Auditor submitted u uritten repor
on a comparison of Public Service Corporations Valuations nad Tax Levies for the
years 1965 and 1966, advising that the total levy shows au increase of $49,475.40
mhlch mill increase estimated revenue for the current budget by a lire amount.
Mr. Stoller mated that the report be recelred and flied. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
WATER OEPARTMEIVI': Council having referred bids on the installation of
water mains In First Street, S. E.; in Virginia Route No. 24 from Fifth Street to
Seventh Street, S. E.; and in Sixth Street, S. E., between Elm Avenue and Dale
Avenue, to a committee composed of Messrs. David K. Llsk, Chairman, Julian F.
Birst and Joseph A. Drogan for tabulation, report and recommendation, the committee
submitted a written report, together with a tabulation of the bids showiug Allegheny
Construction Company, Incorporated, as low bidder in the amount of $11,470, and
recommended that the proposal of Allegheny Construction Company, Incorporated, be
accepted.
Mr. Stoller moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z17163) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for the installation of water
mains in First Street, S. E.; in ¥1rginia Reute No. 24 from Fifth Street to
Seventh Street, S. E.; and in Sixth Street, S. E., between Elm Avenue and Dale
Avenue, for use of the City's Mater Department, and awarding a contract thereon;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 414.)
Wr. 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, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None .........................
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN'fRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure in recognition of the services rendered by Dr. E. W. Rushton as Superin-
tendent of Roanoke City Schools, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered
the following Resolution:
(~17164) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of Dr. Edlard W. Rushton
as Superintendent of the Roanoke City Public School System.
IFor full text of Resolution, see Eesolution Book No. 29, page 415.)
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Mr. Jones ~oved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: #essrs, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, !toiler and Mheeler ......6,
NAYSg Mayor Dillard .................................................. 1.
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measore pernlttiog Garlnadts Drag Store NO, 6,
Incorporated, 1327 Grandin Road, $. N,, to erect a canopy from the entrance of its
Gaslight Restaurant to the curb on Restorer Avenue, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Jones moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17165) AM ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of a canopy to he ·
erected from a building at 1327 Grandin Road, S. M** OVer the sidewalk on the north
side of Westover Avenue, S. M., to a line not nearer than I foot from the north
curb line on Westover Avenue, upon certain terns and conditions.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested In local governing bodies by
§15.1-37b of the 1950 Code of Virginia, a~ amended, this Council is willing to
permit the encroachment hereinafter mentioned over and upon a portion of the
sidewalk area on the north side of Restorer Avenue, S. W., upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter contained.
~HEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
permission be, and is hereby granted GaFland's Drug Store NO. 6, Incorporated,
owner of the property located at 1327 Grandin Road, So W., and the operator of the
Gaslight Restaurant on said premises which has its entrance from the north side
of ~estover Avenue, S, M., to construct and maintain a certain canopy extending
from the entrance of said Gaslight Restaurant on Westover Avenue over and across
the sidewalk area adjacent to said area and to a line not nearer than one foot
from the north curb line of said Westover Avenue, said canopy to consist of a
frame of steel pipe with a vinyl-coated Army duck fabric covering, no part of which
said canopy shall be less than ? feet in height over said sidewalk area, and the
same to be constructed and maintained, otherwise, in accordance Mith the provisions
of Chapter 7, Title 15, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. and to be in
accordance with the plan of said canopy on file in the Office of the City Clerk
attached to said owner's application dated June 2, 1966; the Council veservtn9
the right to cause the aforesaid encroachment to be discontinued at any time and
mithout assigning reason therefor and at the expense of the aforesaid permittee
and. further, it to be agreed by said permittee that by making and maintaining
said encroachment, said permittee and its successors and assigns agree to indemnify
and save harmless the City of Roanoke of and from all claims for injuries or
damages to persons or property that nay arise by reason of such encroachment,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, 5toller, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................7.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
CITY GOYERHRREF: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authoriaing the employment of Riss Dae Houri Klm of RonJu, £oreu,
us u temporary medical social morker in the Roanoke Health Department amd also
authoriaing the City Ruuuger to sign au Immigration form attesting to that fact,
he presented same; whereupon, Rt. Jones offered the follouiug Resolution:
(~17166) A RESOLUTION authorizing the employmeot of a medical social
uorker in the Clty*s Realth Department upon certain provisions; and authorizing t~e
City Manager to execute certain State Department immigration papers gu behalf of the
City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 29, page 416.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Rt. Stoller and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and
Wa/or Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................... O.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION-SCHOOLS: Several areas la Roanoke County baring filed
petitions for annexatloo to the City of Roanoke, Rt. Wheeler offered the following
euergency Ordinance appropriating $?,000 for tuition grants to students from these
areas attending Roanoke City Public Schools:
(~17167) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~13000, WSchools-
Miscellaneous,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Orainance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 2g, page 417.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following rote:
AYES:' Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY MARKET: Council having included funds for improvements to the City
Market area in the 1966-67 budget, Mr. Wheeler moved that the Mayor appoint a
committee to work on the project with Do~ntoun Roanoke, Incorporated. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S, Rheeler, Chairman, David
Lisk and Julian F. Hirst as members of the committee.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Mr.
S. Lewis Lionberger and Mr. W. Courtney King, Jr.t as members of the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housln] Authority expire On August 31, 1965, and called for
nominations to fill the pending vacancies.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name of S. Lewis Lionberger.
Mr. Stoller placed in nomination the name of R. Courtney King, Jr.
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There being no further nominotlons, Mr. $. Lewis Llooberger cud Mr.
W. Courtnel Klnge Jroo mere reelected as members of the tit7 of Ronnoke Redevelopmen
and Housing Authorit! for n term of four lears beginning September 1, 1966, by the
following vote:
FOR MESSRS. LIO~BERGER AND KING: Messrs. Gsrlnod, Jones, Pollard° Pond,
Stoller, Mheeler nad Mslor Dillard .................................... ~ .......... 7,
On motion of Mr. St,lief, seconded bI Mr. Nheeler and unmnimously adopted,
the meeting uas adjourned.
A P P R O V E D
fCity Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, August 29. 1966.
The ConncJl of the City 5f R,nm,he net in regular meeting in the Council
C~smber in the Municipal Building. Monday. August 29. 1966, nt 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, uith Msyor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Robert A. Garland, James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard.
Sr., Clarence E. Pond. Murray A. St,Ilar. Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ............................................ 7.
ARSENT: None ............................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager, Mr. James B.
Kincnnon, City Attorney, nnd Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Agditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting man opened with n prayer by the Reverend C,riley A.
Mcaullen, Pastor, Fnirvieu Methodist Church. '
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held on
Thursday, August 18, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion
of Mr. St,lieF, seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
mas dispensed mith and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEMER$ AND 5~ORM DRAINS: ~rsuont to notice of advertisement for bids
on furnishing tm, portable trailer-mounted air compressors with hose, paving
breahers, clay diggers, tampers and rock drills, said proposals to he received by
the City Clerh until 2 p.m., Monday, August 29, 1966, and to be opened at that hour
before Council, Mayor Dillard ashed if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment.
Mr. David E. Dlevins, Sales Representative. L.B. Smith. Incorporated of
Virginia, stated that $400 had been added to the item on air compressors in the
bid Of his firm, but that be had failed to change the total accordingly.
Mayor Dillard informed Mr. Bievins that this mould be token Jato considera-
tion by the committee appointed to tabulate the bids and instructed the City Clerk
to proceed mitb the opening Of the bids; mherenpon, the City Clerk opened and read
the follouing proposals:
Air Paving Clay Rock
Bidder Compressors Breakers Die,ers Tampers Drills
J. W. BurreRs.
Inc. $ 8,026.00 $ 818.00 $474.00 $438.00 $1,054.00
Mcllbany Equip-
ment Co., lac. 6,000o00 980.00 590.00 530.00 l,lO0.O0
Capital Equipment
Co., lac. 9,152.0D 944.0D 566.00 . $84.0D 1,136.00
Rinh Equipment
Company 9,245.64 878.94 683.56 S05.12 1.161.T8
Jones Welding Supplies,
Inc. - 1,025.68 660.60 565.02 1,302.52
Municipal Sales Co.,
lac. 9,900.00 1,060.00 750.00 550.00 1,350.0C
L. B. Smith, inc.,
of Virginia 11,080.00 1,127.10 613.00 570.00 1,493.4C
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Mr. Wheeler moved that the bids be referred to n committee to he appointed
by the Mayor for tnbulatloa, report mid recommendation to Council, the City Attorne!
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in cccordnnce math the recommendations
of the committee. The motion mis seconded by Mr. Jones aid unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman, Julian F.
Hits* and H. Cie*us Hroyles no numbers of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Hoard,
requesting aa appropriation of $45,500 to implement un expanded Special Education
Program, mas before Council.
In this connection, Mr. Roy L. Webber, Chairman of the School Hoard,
appeared before Conncil, advising that he appointed n committee to look into the
problems of special education, and submitted the report of the committee.
Mr. Jack H. Coulter, Chairman Of the committee, explained that special
education is that phase of Instructional effort applied to the exceptlonn] chi]d,
or the handicapped or gifted, mhose mental, emotional, sensory and physical
characteristics, personality and development are considerably Helou or above the
fictitious average or normal child, and recommended that an additional psychologist
be employed at an annual salary of $O,OO0, that n supervisor be employed at on
annual salary of ~9,450, that four teachers for additional classes be employed at nn
annual salary of $5,490 each and that o clerk-typist be employed at an annual salary
of $2,980; also, that $2,110 be appropriated for office supplies end $2,000 for
equipment.
Telegrams from Dr. Ronald L. Webster, Assistant Professor of Psychology uti
Hollins College, Mrs. Bobble H. Jubker, President of the Speech and Hearing Associa-
tion of Virginia, and Mr. David K. Link, Councilman-elect, urging approval of the
expanded Special Education Program, mere before Council.
Resolutions of the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce and the £xecntive
Committee of the Dine Ridge Chapter off*he National Association of Social Markers,
recommending th~ necessary funds be appropriated to provide for the expanded
Special Education Program, were also before Council.
Mayor Dillard presented communications from the Roanoke Academy Of
Medicine, the I~r~mbleton Junior Haman's Club, Mrs. James C. Harrison, Mrs. Max A.
Murray and Mr. Franh N. Perkinson, Jr** Councilman-elect, in support of the
proposed program.
A delegation of approximately seventy-five members of Parent-Teacher
Associations appeared before Council in support of the proposed program.
After n discussion of the matter utth Mr. Coulter and Mr. George E. Moore,
Federal Programs* Officer, Mr. Pollard moved shat Council concur in the request
of the Roanoke City School Hoard and Offered the follouing emergency Ordinance
appropriating $45,500 with the comment that to do so gave him more pleasure than ·
anything he hsd done since he had been on Council:
(ml?16B) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordsin Section n2000o 'Schools -
Instruction,' Bad Section ~12000, 'Schools - Improvements and Betterments," of the
1966-67 Appropriotioo Ordiesnce, und providing rot au emergeocy.
(For fell text of Ordiouoce, see Ordiouoce Boot No. 29, page 410.)
Hr. Pollard moved the od,priam of the Ordinance. The motion uss seconded
by Hr. Pond tad ed,pied by the f,Il,ming rote:
AYES: Wessrs. Gsrlund, Jones, Pollurd, Pond, Stoller, Nh~eler mud Nuyor
Dillard .................. ~ ....................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................ O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A commeoicutlou from the Roanoke COtI School Board.
requesting that $292,910 be npproprJoted for Pro]ecu Second Step and thut $153.696 b.
appro@riuted for a Tutorial Counseling Project, 100~ reimbursable from federal funds
before Council.
Mr. St,lief u,red that Council concur In the request of tie School Board
nod offered the f,Il,sing emergency OrdJnence:
(=17169) A~ ORBINANCH to au,nd und reordaiu Section z310~Do #Schools -
Project ~econd Step," and Section =320~0, #Schools - Tut,FOul and Counseling
Project.' of the 1~66-67 Appropriation Ordinance. a~nd providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Boot No. 29o page 419o)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ass seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LICHTS: The City Msnnger submitted u ~ritten report, recommending
that u street light be installed at the intersection of alu,field ~venue and Overlan~
Road, S. W.
Mr. Stoller g,red that Council concur in the recommendation of the Cltl
Wannger and offered the follouino Resolutio~:
(=17070) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street li~htat the intersection of Bin,field Avenue and
Overland Road, 5. ~.
(For full text of ~esolution, see Resolution Boo~ No. 29, page 419o)
Hr. Stoller moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Nessrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard, Pond. Stall,r, Wheeler and Muyor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
STREET LIGHTS: The City Wanager submitted the f,Il,ming re port, recommend,
tng that street lights be installed, relocated or replaced ut the f,Il,ming locations':
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'Roanoke, Virginia
August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
,Gentlemen:
Requests have been mude or the City for street lights nt the
following locutions:
1. Intersection of West Ridge Rood and Stone Ridge Rood,
2. intersection or Oakland Boulevard. N. M., nnd flenbrook
Drive, N. E.
3. Intersection of Susrthnore Avenue and Hershberger Road,
4. Mid-block on Dole Avenue, S. E., betneen 12th end 13th
Streets.
S. Intersection of Blair Road end Bienhelu Road, S. R.
6. Rdocutlon of 2500 lumen light ut Yellow Mountain Road
nad Kepplewood Road. S. E., with replacement ~ u 6000
lumen light.
?. Yellou Mountain Road and Hurtsook Boulevard.
B. Intersection of Old Stevens Road and Red Fox Drive, N. W.
One block south of Salem Turnpike on the east side of
Red Fox Drive. Relocation of the light on the south side
of Salem Turnpike.approximotel! 250 feet nest of Red Fox
Drive to the intersection of Salem Turnpike end Red Fox
Drive.
In addition it is the proposal of ml office that lights be
installed as follows:
1. Intersection of Rivevlnnd Road, Bennington Street and
Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E.
Two-2],OOO lumen mercury Vapor overhead lights at each end
or the Liberty Road Bridge over Interstate SBI.
3. One street light at the intersection or Labatt! Road and
Courtlond Road and relocate light on Courtland, lOB feet
south of LJbertye to intersection Courtland Road and
Hfckory Street.
4. Two additional lights at the intersection of Jauison
Avenue end 13th Street, S. E.
It is recommended that the City Council by appropriate resol~~
tiaa approve the request to Appalachian Power Company for street
lights at the above locations.
In addition to the above, there are several other street
light petitions pending and these are being investigated with
report to be made bock to City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hb st
Julian F. BErst
Cia! 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 measure. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
BUBGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising' that o Gong Leader I in the Semer Maintenance Division of the
Department of Public Works was reclassified os u Labor Foreman, Step 6, in the
1966-67 budget, but that funds were appropriated for Step S, and recommended that
$220 be appropriated to cover this adjustment.
Mr. St,Ilar loved Skit ConlciI c,lent in the rocomleodotioa of the City
Manager Old ~ffered the f,Il,sing euergelcy Ordilsnce:
(SI?lTl) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~67. 'Sneer
Neioteoaoce.# or the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing r~r so euergeacy.
(For full text~or Ordioeoce, see Ordinance O,ok No. 29. page 42~.)
Mr. St,lieF u,red the ed,pSion of the Ordinance. The notion uss seconded
by Mr. Kheeler and adopted by the f,Il,sing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones. Follsrd. Pond. St,lief. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-CITy ATTORNEY: The City #ansger subuitted n written report,
recosueudiug that $196 be appropriated to provide for the adranceuent of a Clerk-
Stenographer I, Range 10, Step 2, in the office of the Citl Attorney, to Clerk-
Stenographer II, Range 13, Step 1.
Mr. Wheeler moved thet Council cencur ia the recoumendstion of the City
Manager and offered the following euergency Ordinance:
(=17172) AN O~DIN/NCE to amend and reordolo Section =4, "Attorney," of the
1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 420.)
by Mr. Fond and adopted bl the following vote:
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: No~e .............~ .............
STATE HIURWA¥S: The City Manager submitted the following report,
recommending t~at t~e ¥]rgJnia Department of Htghnays be requested to proceed ~ith
· lllia=sOn Road, N. #., and Ferdinand Avenue, S.
'~oanoke, Vlrgieta
August 29, 1966
HonorabJe Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Mlthin the projected arterial street development program for
the City, Tenth Street is included as an important arterial facility.
It is felt tWat the City Council is well taler=ed on the intent and
=estero portion of the City. TO that purpose, the Council included
in the 196~-67 budget, the su= of $20,0~0 with the intent of cover-
lug the City's share of t~ cost of survey and plans on Tenth Street
between Nilliamson Road and Ferdinand Avenue,
To proceed, it =lll he necessary for the City Connc]l to adopt
a resolution requesting the Virginia DepartRent of Righ~ays to
program this project and to proceed ~ith survel nod plans. In the
resolution the City would confirm that it mould provide its share
of the cost involved. It is recommended that the City Council
To this matter, I have talked uith ~r. L. O. Bolton, Urban
The Department is interested in Tenth Street and t.ts area arterial
value. Under a recent resolution of the State HighRay Commission
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11o
ii ooufirsctioe or leglslctioe of tho 1966 Goeerel Assembly, oil
or the factors being In order, It is eetlrely possible thee tbs
Teeth Street project mould be eli0ible for State participation st
65 Ferceet of eke cost or construction and right or apl. This is
stated eves though Teetk Street is sot s desfgeeted Slate primary
route.
The Oepsrtu?et does uae mink to hove too mcny projects in
the pleuuleg stage lu soy one locality for · somber of reasons,
ieclcdleg the pletnieg of ellocctiou of lauds cad the coefesioe uhich
freqseetly results both locally ced math the Stere shes · somber
ore IlroJred. They note that the Creese Avenue projects end the
Froekllu goad projects ore still peeding.coestruction. As Council
is sucre, right or icy ccquisttioe is lu progress. The Department
uould like to see these projects brought alder construction so
that Tenth Street would sot be added to these as secesplelcd
projects.
If the City cee contJuee to more ahead nlrb Franklln Hood and
Orange Avenue, It Is felt that tl~ alii resolve this sitter in
that by the tine the State is able to prograw Tenth Street for
Franklin good sill have hopefully moved to u point near couple-
tiaa of preliminaries to advertisement for construction.
TO restate. It is recomuended that the Council adopt the
appropriate resolution,
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julicn F. HOrst
JIlisn F. Hlrst
City Manager"
Mr. ~heeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17173) AN ORDINANCE making request of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Highways, that a project be programmed and that a survey and plao~
· illiaeson Road, N. M., and Ferdinand Avenue, S. M.; providln9 for the Cityts payment
of itc proportionate part of the costs of such survey and plans; and providing for
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Hook No. 29, page 421.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland. Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stall.r. Wheeler end Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted the following report with
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Funds are included in the 1966-67 budget for the employment
of school crossieg guards ulthin the City. At the time the matter
nas proposed to the Council in its budget deliberations, it was
advised that before a program u~ld be proceeded with, the City
Council would be informed as to more specific detail . This is
written to that purpose..
As proposed for the budget, guards at seven crossings mould
be recommended. In actuality, there ere perhaps ten or eleven
locations where they mould be of specific benefit; however, the
proposed appropriation Nan as recommended for the seven; and it
is believed that this souM be on adequate basis cpoe which to
establish the program.
The guards mould be uniformed momem, preferubl! employed' from
the neighborhood I· which · specific guard is assigned. They mould
work under the direction nod supervision of the Police Department
sad Its School Safety Unit. The hours on duty at each locutloo
would, be scheduled to tko heaviest crossiog tine when most oeeded iu
the marasmus god afternoons, It is ioteoded tknt the School Safety
Patrol emphatically would be continued with the advantage gain in
that these boys and girls could be shifted to less hazardous '
locations aid to locutions ·hare'tko! are needed. The School
Safety Patrol mould continue under the direct supervision of the
Police Department and mould not be under the supervisioo or the
.co-operation,
The proposed salary mould be $100 per month or $900 per school
year for each guard. Use guard mould be proposed for i silury of
Silo and this person mould be considered us the supervisor rot the
crossing guards math the responsibility or handling wasters, under
the Police Department, us would effect the duurds smd arranging
fill-ins where necessary. It would be intended that alter·ate
neighborhood persons would be also trained to act us substitute
when necessary. The City would provide uniforms for the regular
guards with the uniforms to be somewhat similar in style and color
undergo n training program as developed b7 the Police Department
with the ossJstnnce of the American Automobile Association, aha has
prepared some excellent material on this program.
Considerable study has gone into the locutions to be worked.
In this, there has been the benefit of Joint consideration by
Major F. B. Webb, Superintendent of Police; Sergeant M. C. Stemnrt,
Traffic Bureau School Safety Officer; Mr. Richard P. Via.
Admi]nistratJve Assistant for the City Schools; nad Mrs. B. L.
Carmnck, Chairman of the study group representing the Central
Council of the P.T.A. In addition, there has been the benefit of
8 very detailed study of the crossings by Mr. J. B. Sink and the
staff Of the Traffic and Communications Division of the City.
Various factors enter Into the selection of locations and not
all factors pertain to each location. Among those considered are
number of children crossing, traffic visnbility of the crossing
and volume of traffic. Only elementary schools have been
considered. It is felt that the City should be rigid and conserva-
tive tn its selection of locations, othermise there conceivably and
easily cnn develop heavy demand and pressure over n period of time
to the extend that the number of guards become highly numerous and
actual safety need. Additionally. the existence Of traffic signals
at certain locations must be taken into account as in some
of the traffic ~ntrol signals adequately accommodate the crossing
of students without the need of assigned guards.
have been selected.
1. The crossing ut Shenandoah Avenue and West#god Boulevard
for Fairview School..
2. Grandam Road nod Memorial Avenue for the crossing to
Virginia Heights School.
School.
4. The crossing of Melrose Avenue at Forest Park Boulevard
for the Forest Park School.
5. The crossing at Orange Avenue and Sixteenth Street for
Melrose School.
b. The crossing to Jamison School at JamJson Avenue and Four-
teenth Street, S. £.
7. The crossing of Franklin Avenue and Albemarle Avenue for
Highland Park School.
Respectfully subuitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Birst
City Manager*
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Mr. Jones moved tbut Council concur in the report of the City Manager
and that the Butter'be referred to the City Att~oreey for pro. perotion or the proper
measure. The motion usu seconded by Mr. Stolle~ sad unanimously adopted.
RATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted tho follcmicg report
recommending tbnt the request of Mr. Elbert H. Me)dron nad Br. William J. Moody
for city Borer service to property located on the northeast corner of the inter-
section of U. S. Route 11 (Rvandon Avenue. S.'M.) nnd State Route 709 (Iedutriel
Park Acceus Road) in Roecoke Co,sty be granted:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
"Roanoke, ¥1rgisia
August 29. 1966
The City is iurecelpt of u request from Mr. Elbert H. Wnldron
and Mr. Million J. Moody for voter service to a lot at the north-
east corner of the intersection of U. S. Highway No. 11 (Rrnndoo
Avenue, S. M.) and the'Industrial Park Access Road (State Secondary
Hlghsny ?09}. A new go,aline service station Is belog constructed
on this property.
The City Council on Ray 2. 1966. approved. On behalf of
George Preen Dairy, extension of n water main on Brandon Avenue
to the Industrial Access Road and then along the Industrial Access
Road to a new building Of the Dairy. This line Mould pass by the
lot herewith petitioned. In view of this fact. there mould be
required only u service connection on this main to provide water
to this property after the construction of the new male.
This matter is presented to the Council. consistent with the
resolution of Council on requests for water out~lde of the cor-
porate limits nnd is presented uith the recommendation that it be
approved by appropriate resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Jones moved that action on the request he de,fred until the next
regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the follomJng report
recommending that the request of Mr. Elbert H. Waldron. President. Oakland Estates.
Incorporated, for city water service to Lots I - 7, inclusive. Block 9. Section
Oakland Estates Subdivision, in Roanoke County, be 9ranted:
August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
The City Is in. receipt of · letter request dated August 2,
1966, follo~ed by letter of comment of August !i, 1966. from
Mr. Elbert B. #nldron, President. Oakland Estates. Incorporated,
requesting water service for Lots I through ? of Block R, Sec-
tion 2, of Oakland Estates Subdivision 1~ ated within Rm hake
County.
Approximately five nr six years ago mhen this subdivision
w3s developed, the develnpers extended Mater lines from
Florist Road to thie subdivision uJth all lines being installed
to the City's specifications and conveyed to the City. Houses
are to be constructed on the indicated lots. These lots front on
a dedicated street in which there is an existing 6-inch mater
'0
It Is recommended that the City Council by appropriate
resolution approve nod authorize the Meter Department to make
these connections,
Respectfully atbmitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
J~llan F. Hlrst
City Manager*
Mr. Mbeeler moved thlt Council concur la the recommendation of the City
Manager amd offered the following Resolution:
(m17174) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Mlalger to approve metered
mater cou,ectiona to certaio premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon corrado terms nad conditions.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page422.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde(
by Mr. Pond and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Po~ , Stoller. Rheeler and Mayor ,,
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
MATER DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted a written report, transmitting
a request of Mr. E. F. Nichols for city water service to his property located at
1124 Peters Creek Road, N. W., in Roanoke County.
The City Manager then submitted a verbal report that the Mater Department
has investigated the request, that the property in question fronts on a 12-inch
mater main of the City Of Roano~ , that it will require u 3/4-inch service connectio~
and meter, end recommended that the request be 8ranted.
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
proper measure. The motion'was neconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
DEPARYMENT OF PCBLIC MELFARE: The City Manager submitted a written
report, transmitting an excerpt from the 1955 Social Service Bureau Report made by
tho Superintendent of the Department of Public Nelfare to the State Department of
Public Nelfare and Institutions, indicating a trend which might he of interest to
Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pond and unanimously adopted.
OARBAOE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted the following report in
connection with the request Of residents Of the 3100 block of Roundhlll Avenue,
N. N., that the garbage end trash cans on property ut 2648 Lynihurst Street, be
placed on Lyndhurst Street rather than Roundhill Avenue:
*Roanoke, Virginia August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of July 25, 1965, a petition
signed by to,lye residents Of the 3100 block Of Round Hill
Avenue, N. W., nas presented to the Council with the personal
appearance of several of these residents. Thh petition requested
*the removal of the garbage and trash cans at the back fence of
Mrs. Ada Williams ut 2648 Lyndhurst Street, N. M.* Tho petition
made reference to the location being a public nuisance, a health
hazard and to their general appearance from the street. The
Council referred the petition to my office for report.
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Prior to the petition helen submitted to the Conrail, l
talked uith the principal obJectorl and since the petltlot
have visited the neighborhood au three occasions, including u
lengthy discussion about ten d·ys ·go mlth tk~ principal objector.
I have held and continued ulth the matter in hopes tb·t It might
satisfactorily resolve Itself.
The clrcuustnn'ces ·re that approximately · month ·nd o
· go the cabs nt the Williams* residence xere moved from the
normal location, immediately at the rear or the duelling, to ·
location at the rear of the lot uhich latter location
approximately five feet from the fence line between the
Mlllism~ Property nad the adjoining property. The
property Is a corner lot uith the house facing on Lyndhurst~
the lot running in depth parallel to the nest side'of Round
Hill Avenue uith its rear abutting the south lima of the first
property racing on Round Hill Avenue. This first property
it the Wilkinson'· residence,.3116 Round Hill Avenue,
Thc MllkJnson*s residence is Jn close proximity to'the
line uhlch, in turn, makes the cans relatively close to'the
duelling end to u new patio on th~ south side of the duelling.
There ore some historical circumstances ulthin the neighborhood
which the objecting residents feel caused the cans ut the
Williams* residence to be moved ·s they mere. I om inclined
to ·gree becnus'e as far as convenience of the Williams'
residence, it is, In uy opinion, completely illogical to place
the cans at the new location such · distance from the dwelling.
Irrespective of the loc·tiaa, from my observation, the
cans are well maintained, have satisfactory lids and the area
· round them is also nell maintained. Under these circumstances
from a health ·nd odor standpoint, It is not felt that much
issue can be raised. T~e principal poi~ is the appearance which
is logically obJectable from the Wllklnsonts residence on Round
Hill Avenue and to which the other residents in the immedi·te
area on Round Hill ore objecting bec·use the cons are somewhat
conspicuous from the street. There ore some tv·nh Cant'Barters
ne·thy and further back in the Williamst lot from the street to
wh ~ h objection has also been raised but these are not quite
conspJcnons and o b·sJs for foru·l objection on them perk·ps would
not be too valid. Incidentally. sanitarians from the Health
Department have checked this matter oB several OCCasions, have
discussed with one or more of the objectors ·nd their opinion
somewhat coincides with what is here and reported.
As the City A~torney has advised me, the City Code 'contains
all provisions reasonably necessary to provide for the dis@gaol
and collection of trash ·nd garbage in Mays which are sanitary
(in the judgment of the City He·lth Commissioner), ~nd in places
which are convenient ·nd satisfactory, all things considered
(in the opinion or theSuperJutendent of Refuse Collection and
Disposal). He further advises that the Code *par@arts to give the
Superintendent the authority to designate the exact pi·ce within
occupied premises at which trash and g·rbage cons must be placed
for collection by the occupant of these premises.' In nil fair-
ness. I would feel that the City should have good ·nd sufficient
reason for the designation of · specific place for the location
of refuse cans, particularly if the enforcement of that decision
necessitates going into the Courts. With this in mind, the
problem at hand is uhat, if anything, would constitute · basis
for the City*s entering into this matter by directing the location
of the Williams' refuse cans. The matter of health and sanitation
has been commented on above. Insofar us collection by the City,
the nun.location is no more difficult than n location at the
house. In the latter instance, the collection mould be off Of
Lyndhurst; in the former or new instance, the collection Mould be
off of Round Hill, · matter Of a very short w·lking distance from
the street pro,er.
This is not a conclusive report other than that stated above.
The matter, in my opinion at this point, narrows down to
nuisance abica ion between one property owner and another withou~
any involvement of the City other than the hope that the
location could be changed to the best interest of ~he neighborhood.
We will continue to keep this matte~ active'and attempt to work
uith it.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received sad filed. The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Mheeler ·sd nn·ulmo·sly ·dopted.
BURRELL MEHORIAL HOSPITAL: The City Mia·gar submitted u mritten report,
tr·nqmltting s copy or the follouing commanic·tion to Dr. M. S, Cliytor, President,
Hoard of Trustee·, Burrell Memori·l Hospital AssocJstJoa, Incorpor·ted. math regard
to the disco·ticusace of the deut·l clinic ·t the Burrell Memorial Hospital:
'August 25. 1966
Dr. M. S. Cl·ytor
Ck·lrm··o Hoard of Tr·stees
Bsrrell Memorial Hospital
Rosnoke. Virginia
Dear Doctor Cl·ytor:
At the City Council ueeti·g on August 22, 1966, you raised
before the CoutcJl the question o! the closing of the Dental
Clinic st Hurrell Memorial Hospital. This hsd been mentioned
on several previous occasions Including nt the ueetitg when
you nnd others met math the Roanoke #elf·re Advisory Committee.
I indicated at the Advisory Committee meeting that I mould
confer with Dr. Mllllsm H. ~eeler, City Health Director. ·s to
the circumstance·. This mss done ·nd I hsd not hsd the
opportunity to digest the material that he provided ne with
concerning the mutter. At the referenced Council meeting, I
informed you I would call yo· On this; however, I believe it
best to formnFd the Summary by letter because of its length
and detail. My statements which follow are transferred from n
report smd discussions by Dr. Keeler to and with me ·nd should
be taken In that context.
Some sever·l month· ago, yon,approached Dr, ~eeler in res·rd
to integrating the Dental Clinic ·t Burrell by this coming full.
The Health Department felt that · committee Should be formed to
work out the best possible method of doing this.
A committee mas appointed which composed of the following
members: Dr. N. H. Butler and Dr. J. H. Cnndiff, Dentists from
the martell Memorial Dental Clinic; Dr. John E. Higglns from the
Roanoke Dental Society; Dr. Ho M. John, Director of Dental Health
from the City of Roanoke; and Dr. ~illiem H~ Reeler, acting as
Chairmen. This committee mn· formed after · gathering at one of
the local restaurant· which gathering mss attended by Health
Department Dental Clinicians of both races. At this meeting. Dr.
Keeler informed the clinlci·ns that complete integration would
take place nad that certain policies would guide future dental
activities at the Health Department in this regard. He further
idyl·ed that certain ·taps should be taken to administer the
proposed changes in the most efficient smd realistic manner.
The above=mimed committee held several meetings and initiated
· plan of integration which would not only integrate the patients
but also the clinician· at the Health Center and the Burrell
Remorinl Dental Clinic·.
Fund· to carry forth this program were submitted in the
proposed budget of the Health Department for 1966-67. These
fund· were eliminated from the budget by the Budget Study
Commas·ion ·nd the'cancellation confirmed by the City Council.
This fund situation, math respect to the budget, was discussed
in detail at the next meeting of the committee; end it was
decided that the only sensible and realistic usy of maintain-
ing an integrated program that would be ·ble to render n
professional service et · reasonable professional level was
to close the Hurrell Dental Clinic and attempt to handle the
present patient load mlth good quality of mark at the Health
Center.
It is considered that the following items are necessary before
the Barrell Memorial Clinic csn be adequately upgraded to be pro-
fesslonally acceptable to all of the clinicians of the dental
(1) A dental x-ray m·chine, This is needed before ·ny dental
clinician cnn accept the responsibility of n patient. It
is true that there has been no x=ray machine in the pa·t;
but because of the fact that · dentist could be mode liable
if irregularities occur, such ns root tips broken, bone
pathology, etc., sod he does not have at his disposal this
equipment, the clinician could be held liable for any profes-
sional errors that might have resulted from the equipment
deficiency. The matter of responsibility of patients is one
that BwrrtlliHospitul~hal;?aised~iB~snve?al~lttters O~
· reeeUtl aid Il this regard, it vas ~olt tiut the Cl~y
skomld mot be pi!ced Sm u.llabln.-~ositici:audthm~e mis
the problem of the dentist marking under these ciream-
(2) A.fu~l-~lme dental uscistaut~fqr the Bnrvell Memorial ~,
Demtol Clinic. Fumda from the Health DepavtmOnt clinicians*
program had to bmstilized last year lo order to hire a part-
time assistant for the clinic requested by you. Admittedly,
this mat · temporary situation for obvious reasons: sod.
with the addition cf tho prenatal demtul clinics aid the
adult melrare dental climles, it became Imperative tn have
am assistant on 8 full-time basis utile the dentists mare
operating. Funds for this particular pmrpcne.ue~e ~uc]nded
la tho proposed 1966-67 budget mhlch request, os stated, man
denied. It is felt by the Health Department that the program
should not suffer, nor should any patient be dealed treatment
because of the transferring of clinician funds to hire 8 full-
martell Memorial Hospital.
It ia felt that the Health Director and the Health Department have
made every attempt possible to satisfy the requests for additional
personnel, equipment, supplies and integration. A clinic for uny
.purpose ia mot possible unless mil of the requirements for good pro-
fesaiceal care are satisfied, In,lading the uillingness of professional
people to mark mithout risk and with reasonable professional satisfac-
tion their renmlta.
The closing of the clinic at Burrell mss for financial and pro-
fessional reasons and, as I think aboue ~videnced, not for any reasons
of integration. It was reit by all who were concerned and who worked
with this, particularly on the committee level, that a quality program
could not be carried out without ~he proper resources. The committee
felt this clinic should be closed at the present time and reopened
when conditions exist to make the facility acceptable under present
standards cf d~ntal pFacticeo
Dr. Keeler has indicated that he bus gone on record mitt lam nnd
with the dentists on the committee that he mould be happy to help and
Health Center and one at Hurrell Memorial Hospital; and in this
position, I feel that he Is sincere and factual. .Io my oma opinion,
I feel that the.mutter has been competently handled and can see no
meat of Dr. ~eeler~s position, Jf practical and adequately flounced
elternatlvesare available, I am sure tbat the City an~ its Health
Department. through the committee, woold be receptive.
In view of the'fact that the matter has been raised before the
City Council, I think it would be wise In the completion of the
Council records to submit a copy of this to them and I will de so,
without any intended comments, on the agenda for the ~eeting of
August 29, 19~b. It is hoped that this is on adequate response
to your inquiry.
$/ Julian F. Hirsh
Julian F. Hirsh
City Manager*
In this connection, u communication from Dr. Claytor and Mr. George P.
Lawrence, Secretary, advising that they ore not prepared at this time with enough
statistical data, costs and informative figures to request the continued operation
of this clinic and asking that the matter be tabled until they can sham the need
of the dental clinic for community educational purposes, was before Council.
Mr. Pond moved that the report Of the City Manager and t~e communication
from Dr. Cleytor add Mr. Lawrence be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously'adopted.
i
SIGNS: The. City Manager submitted the following report, recommending
that the request or Hlgh's of Roanoke, Incorporated, for permission to relocate e
sign on public property at the nortbuest corner of Eighteenth Street smd Melrose
Avenue, N..W** to the northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and Melrose Avenue,
N..M., be denied:
*Roanoke, Virginia
August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virgb la
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of August 15, 1966, Mr. John D.
Copeuhever of Copeuhnver and Ellett, Attorneys for Hlgh*s of
Roanoke, Incorporated, requested permission to locate an advertising
sign between the sidenaih and the curb on Melrose Avenue, N. W., in
front of 1731 Melrose Avenue, which is the northeast corner of
Eighteenth Street end Melrose Avenue, N. W.
Bigb*s had conducted their public trade business in a building
on the northuest corner and bad, an n result of permission granted
by the City Council on October 3, lqbO~ located 8 post sign between
the curb and the sidewalk on Melrose on the west side of Eighteenth
Street. The firm bas recently moved its public trade business to
building on the northeast corner of the intersection and this is the
reason for.their request fortbe~ location.
Irrespective of the fact that n sign had previously been located
ns stated, it is felt that the proposed neu location should be denied.
This is n matter of permitting private signs within the public right of
say. This involves the use of public property, increasing the conges-
tion of objects within the public streets, going contrary to the
intended effort to use the public streets only for signs for traffic
control and regulations and establishing precedents which are difficult
to deny on future requests.
In this specific instance, it is not felt that the difference in
distance across the sidewalk is such that the value of an identifi-
cation sign for a business would be severely hampered.
· In May 196b, u reque~ from B ~ n Auto Parts at 1701 Melrose
Avenue, N. M., was declined with the recommendation from this office
being similar to that stated above.
With the above cbmments and position havin9 been stated, the
following is additionally advised. The sign which hod been located
in front of the former place of business, l§Ol Melrose Avenue, N.
was discovered by the City Department of Buildings on August q, 1966,
to have been moved to the new location at 1731 Melrose Avenue, N.
and erected on City property without the permission from the City
Council which the firm and its attorney, ML Copenhaver, had requested
of Council by letter of August lO. The manager of the firm and the
sign company making the installation were notified by the Department
of Buildings of this violation and ordered to move the si9n immediately.
To this date, no action has been taken to comply ulth this notice,
The recommendation is restated-that th~ request be denied and,
if so, the City will proceed to have the sign removed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection, Mr. John D. Copenhaver, Attorney, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client, Mr. Copenbuver protesting that
trees on Melrose Avenne.
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Mr. Wheeler pointed out tbot U~en Council' orlginull! grnuted permission
to HiQhes to erect its' sign betmeen the sidewalk smd ibc ~nrb on Melrose Avenue
the business uss hem o~ that locution', but that it has now become established,
and moved th'st Council concur in the recommendation of the City Munuge~.. The
motion uss seconded by Mr. Fond md ununfuously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager mbmltted u
mrftten report, troosmitting the fo)Yawing requestu of the City Engineer for
permission to rent accesser! equipment so relocate u sanitary sewer Bt the
intersection of Three end One-Half Street nnd Albemarle Avenue, S. E., iu order
to provide clearance for a storm drain mhich is being installed in connection
mith the Rou~e 24 project, and recommended that the request be granted:
"August 29.'1966'
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hfrst, City Manager
FRON: xr~ Wiilis~ F; Cluz4~ City Engineer
SUBJECT: Utility Relocation Route 24 ~oJect
In connection uJth the current improvements under construction
on Route 24 (Elm Avenue), we hove'been adjusting city sanitary sener
facilities along the line of work. Certain of this relocation wes
handled by contract and others by city forceu. ''
At the intersection of 3 1/~ Street and Albemarle Avenue me
have a sewer nhich must be relocated in order to provide clearance
for a major storm drain being installed es part of the highway
construction. We had arranged with the highway contractor to allow
ns to relocate our facility as he progressed with his drain construc-
tion. This arrangeuent has been found to be impracticable os the
sewer nilI be severed and must, therefore, be relocated before the
drain construction commences.
Our sanitary seuer main is located approximately fifteen feet
(15') deep at the subject location. The largest piece of city
equipment will.only dig ten feet (10') below grade.. We, therefore,
cannot effect the required relocation without renting additional
equipment. The contractor already on the Job has agreed to rent
us his larger equipment for $180 per day. #e estiuate this work
to take two to three weeks; city forces mill provide all labor and
materials. ?he funds necessary to cover the rental should be
available from the unexpended balance in the recently completed
Capital Project for Sewer Relocations by Bryant Construction
Company of gartinsville.
This work must toke place immediately, as tho storm drain
construction is progressing in that area. We request approval
to rent the necessary equipment, as described above, to complete
this #ark.
Concurrence: S! fi. Cletus Oroyles
Director of Public Works'
Hr. Stoller waved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager. The motion was seconded by Hr. ~heeler and ononJuousl! adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted e financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the uonth of July, 1~66.
Mr. Stoller moved that the report be received and filed. The notion
was seconded by Mr, Jones and 'unanimously adopted.
PLA~glNG: The City Planning Commission subuitted a written report,
trausmitting a program ~or urban beantJflcation for the City of Roanoke.
%m Skis connection, Mr. 3. D. Lawrence. Chnirmsn 'of the Clt% PJnnning
Commission, and Mr. John ~. Epliug, Assistant Planuiug Director, appeared before
Council for e discussion.of the proposed program.
Mro Robert ~. Voodl, Chnirmsm of the Civic Center project Committee,
uppeured before Council in support of the proposed development of the Civic Center
site which mill Include n fountain, decorative sidemnlks, exhibit facilities,
extensive lnndscnping Bud llluminntlon equipment for the fountain and exhibits at
n total estimated cost of $165.009.
Mrs. L. Ernest Osborne, representing the Council of Garden Clubs,
appeared before Conncll In support of the proposed defelopmeut of Eimwood Perk
at nu estimated cost of $90,700 nnd urged that this project be started ns soon as
possible.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Stoller moved that the Clt7
Attornel be directed to prepare theproper measure approving the proposed
pregrnm for urban beautification and authorizing the. CStI Manager to make
application for an Urban Beautification Grsnt. The motion was seconded bl Mr.
Pond and unnnimousll adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The Special Incinerator Committee
submitted the following progress report:
"GENERAL REMARKS
The recent modifications of the Roanoke Clty Incluevator were
directed tnmsrd taking the basic design of incinerator and correcting
certain troublesome Items. reducing the fll ash emission from the
stack, and improving the overall efficienc~ with a minimum expenditure
ofmone~o
A major portion of the modifications have been completed and the
incioerator has been tested to determine if the requirements hove been
short trial period the equipment functioned ns specified.
The incinerator was taken out of service April 11. 1966 and
restored August 31o lg6h--a total down time of approxiuatell 4~
caused prJuarill bI the extended deliverl of certain materials and
equipment.
MORK DONE IN REMODELING INCINERATOR
The principal ltems corrected in the recent modifications were
ns follows:
1. The electric mouoeall hoist thut extends over the garbage
pit and handles refuse from the pit to ~e furnaces has
service for repairs. The pouer for this crane was supplied
bl a multiplicity of conductors and sliding contact shoes.
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3. Rhea the incinerator usu remQdeled lo i964o no provl"iou
mas mode for cverfire air is tho fmrunces amd the underfire
sir (hot mas provided bad gui! mnuunl.control.,,To correct
this condition each furnCce mos equipped ui~h ut everfire
draft tau uitb motorized drnft controls. #otorfned draft
controls mere also cuppiled to the existing ondertlre anus.
This ia shone Jo Figures 3 nnd 4 respectively.
4. One of the greatest complaints received from.the operation
at the incinerator mas the emission of large qucotitien of
all ash.from abe stec~. Since the prevailing micd mos out
Of the uorthueat, the citizens il the southeast cectiou
our cltl received most of the deposit Otrfll ssb. In order
to rectitl this condition, perforated brick battle mulls
mere installed betueeu the furnace COlbUstioo chambers
nad the duct that leads to the stack. Water-spray heads
mere Jmninlled along abe top of the perforated brick baffle
mull to unnh down the ill ash from the furnace gases, ns
shana in Figure 5. The sprnl chamber tar collecting the
tiI ash is shana in Figure 6.
5. in order to dispose at the fly ash that collected in tbe
bottom at the apral chambers, n water sluice slstem
provided that empties into n large mater tnnk ahoun in
Figure ?. flere the mixture of mater amd
partJulll separated bl means o[ battles in the tnnk and
the heavl mixture, is picked up bI · sludge pump. carried
the mixture. The clear mater, is piped back to the tank
and used for reclrculatiun nad the sludge is deposited
on the outside of the building in n Dempster
box for bundling to the landfill. Sludge pump is shomn
in Figure 0. Separators in Figure g.
A sump pit bus been provided outside of the iucinerntor
building at the loner level on the south side shana in
Figure 10o The purpose of this sump pit is to collect
the water from the several drains in the incinerator
building and pump the excess mater back to the mater tnnk
and use it for re-circulation. The sump pump bus not
been received, but this will not prevent operation of abe
incinerator.
OPERATION OF CITY*S INCIN£RATOR
In order to improve the conditions at the. incinerator and to
bnye one individual responsible for the overall operot.ion. L. #.
5ooze mas appointed Incinerator Foreman August 16.
under th~ direction cf the Superintendent at Refuse and Disposal
ment in the burning procedures.
account of operating at too high a teupernture. As HF. Hahn
Some additional control equipment bas been prevJdedo tmo
recording p~remeters bare been installed to record o~rnting
burning range between 1~00 - 1800° Fahrenheit. If this procedure
ia followed the equipnent mill perform better mad the malntennnce
cost mill be substantially less tban be/ore.
The cost of the current modifications and the total cost o[
abe project to August 15, 1~66 ire shana below. ICost information
supplied hI Mr. J. Robert Thomas, cat! Auditor.)
S~ENT BALANCE
Total expenditures tbrough 6-30-65
Para Incinerator Compan! $51,611.00 $41.49g.00
Jefferson Electric Co. IS.46go00
Dals Constrnction ConpnnI 3,169.00
Repairs to bulldiegs,,equlp-
autouatic door opener 5,200.00 5,200.00
TOTAL
~361,54R~39
93,110.00
15,d69.00
3.160.00
Structural Steel 1,880.00 1,650.00
Cr~ley & Hsusen, Eogrs. 1.184.00 1,184.00
Cw~ for 'pouer reels on
roof - City forces 493.00 493.00
Reinforce crane outrigger'-
build up beams 120.00 120.00
Jerrersn. Electric Co.
moving conduit for porter
to crane operators 200.00 200.00
Install 4" Water Meter 269.00 269.00
Eubsnk, Culduell -
Architects 2,521.84 1,532.12 4,053.96
Cost of Current Modifications 125,108,96
Total Project Cost $486,651,35
COMPLETION OF MODIFICATIONS
A major portion of the planned modifications of the incieerator
have been completed and the Incinerator furnaces dried out. Test
runs mere made August 22 and 23, 1966, to try out the neu equipment.
DuFlng these limited runs, the equipment functioned as intended.
~hile the incinerator is operational, the sump pump has not been
received and the method of handling the sludge from the incinerator
to the landfill has not been definitely determined. At the moment,
u make-shift arrangement of n Dempster Dampster container is wed to
collect the fly ash as it is discharged from the separators. A
suitable arrangement for handling the fly ash Mill be provided later.
The inside Of the incinerator building and the.equipment ate
nam being painted and me expect to have *Open Mouse*. Wednesday,
August 31, at lO:OM AM.
We extend u cordial invitation to the Mayor and Council Members;
City Manager and interested City officials; to the press and television
stations, and to all Mbo are interested in seetn9 the CityOs improved
incinerator plant.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
In the recent modifications of the incinerator, nothing sas dose
to lncreuse the capacity of the pleat. The present rating of the
incinerator in approximately 200-taus per 24-hour day. .The ~ork
schedule folloued is three shifts per day. 5 days per meek. sod Marking
at this rate the incinerator Is barely able to burn the enormous
amount of trash and garbage delivered to the plant. The basic design
of the p~ent incinerator is such that it Mould be practically impossible
to substantially increase the burning capacity of the plant.
As our city grams, the demands on the incinerator mill increase
and both OUr incinerator and the East Gate landfill have limited
capacities. While the recent incinerator modifications may enable
the city to get by for the next rem years, it is high time to include,
on a projected list of capital improvements for the City, a modern
incinerator plant and an adequate landfill.
SI C, E, Pond
C. E. Pond, Chairman
$/ Vincent S. Mbeeler
Vincent S. Wheeler. Councilman
S/ Julian F, HJrst
City Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engr.
J. H. Hahn
L. R. Noell, Pres., Southeast
Civic League**
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Council lndicatiog its desire for the Special Incinerator Committee to
be cont~ouede Hr. Pood moved that the P~ogress Hep6rt be adopted. The motion mas
secoade~ by Hr. Wheei~r and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Heal Estate Coemlttee submitted the folloming
report° recommending that the offer of the city'St Hoaaoke Redevelopment and
Hoosino'Authority to ~rchase property located os the south side of Hestviem
Avenue, 'S. M.o upproxiuntely 220 feet e~st of Eighteenth Street, described us Lot
6, nloc~ 12; West Vlem Addition, Official Tax No. 1210605, for the sum of $442, be
"Roanoke, Virginia
August 29, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The Real Estate Committee met August 24, 1966, on the request
of the City of Roannke Redevelopmeot and Housing Authority to
acquire o parcel emend by the City, Lot 6, Section 12, Rap of the
Hast Viem Addition of Wall Land Company. aagic City Tract, Official
No. 1210605. This parcel mould be purchased by the Authority in
connection mith their acquisition of land for the Hurt Park Public
Housing Site. situated most of Hurt Path Elementary School.
The lot mas obtained by the City oo June 14, 1949, in the
foreclosing of the lien of certnlo real estate taxes, then delin-
quen( on the lot. The taxes at the time of the purchase of the
lot amounted to nppr~ imately $90. The City,.nt public auction.
sale, purchased the lot for $90. Additional costs of s oil necessary
to foreclose the lien of the Cityts taxes ~ere, at the time,
estimated at the additional sum of $80. Its fee Slmple value Jn
194~ mas, for the purpose of the chancery suit, taken to be $130,
~he appraised value of the property according to current-appraisal
is $400. -
The Committee is of the opinion that the property is of no
intended use.to the City and that it mould be necessary to the
Authority*s project. : :
It iS the recommenda~on of the Committee that the City Council
by appropriate ordinance authorize the sale of this parcel to the
Housing Authority for the amount of $442, mhich is fair market
value as established by the Authority*s appraiser.
Respectfully submitted,
Roy R. Pollard
J. N. Kincanon
J. Re Thomas
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first readiog:
(:17175) Alt ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the sale and
conveyance of Lot6, Section 1~, ~ccording to the Map Of the West Viem Addition of
Mall Land Company Magic City Tract, Official No. 1210605, to City Of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority, upon certain 'terms and conditions.
h~EREAS, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Hoosiug Anthorit7 did, under
date of Jane 9, 1966, request that the Cia! sell mod convey to said Authority the
property hereinafter mentioned, needed by sold Authority in assembling the necessary
land for ira Hurt Fork public housing site (Project VA. 11-3), said Auth~
advising the Clky that o recent appraisal Bide of the value of the lot hereinsfter
deocribed Indicates its value to be $442.00, which amount said Authority is
milling to pay; end
I~EREAS, a committee appointed by the Council to study and consider sold
altec has reported to the Council under date of August 29, 1966, that sold lot mas
heretofore acquired by the City fn protection of certain tax liens on said lot mud
that It is not held by the City faf any er the City's public purposes or uses and
that It recommends the sale of said lot to said Authority upon the terms and
coodtttons herein provided; in oil of which this Council concurs.
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINEO by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
sold City does hereby offer to sell end convey to City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority that certain lot known us Lot 6, Section 12. according to
the Map of the West ¥iem Addition of Wall Land Company Magic City Tract, Official
HO. 1210605, math special warranty of title for the sum of $442.00, cash, psyable
to the City upon delivery of its deed of conveyance thereto, said offer to remain
valid and outstanding on behalf of the City until January 1, 196T, at which time
the same shall stand revoked unless the sale and conveyance herein authorized and
provided for shall have been consummated betueen the patties.
BE IT FURYHER ORDAINED that, the proper City officials be. and they are
hereby authorized and directed to execute such deed on behalf of the City as is
necessary to transfer and convey to said Authority the title to the aforesaid
property, such deed to be Bade upon such form as is approved by the City Attorney
and, upon its execution ~nd ~cknomledgmeot ned upon receipt by the City of the
purchase price hereinabove provided, the City Attorney shall be end 'is hereby
authorized to deliver said deed to City o~ Roanoke Nederelop~ent and Housing
Authority or its authorized attorney or representative.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk do forthsith transmit to
Citl of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority an attested copy of this
ordinance as evidence of the offer herein contained.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Stoller end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stoller, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM~: NONE.
INYRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATI~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17165. 9ranting
permission to Garland~s Drug Store Ho. 6, Incorporated, 1327 Urandin Road, S.
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before CoUncil rot its rirnt reading, rend end laid over, mas ngni· before the body,
Hr. Pollard offering th· fell,ming ro~ ~it's second re,ding nad final nd,pti,·:
(·17165) AN OROINAHCE permitting the e·croochment or n canopy to be
erected rrem· b·iidJ·g ·t 1327 Gra·dl· Rood, S. ~.. over the sidewalk on the north
side or #cst,vet Avenue, S. ~., to · lJle ·at nearer thou I root rrou the earth curb
(For. full text or Ordfen·ce, see Ordfntnce Hook No. 29, page 417.)
RF. Pollard moved theadoption or the Ordinance. The motion mss seconded
by Hr. Pond and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland'. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ZONING: Council having referred the proposed new Zoning Ordinance to the
City Attorney to put into proper form, he presented same.
In this connection, #r. English ih,walter, Attorney, representi·g heirs of
the ~ntts Estate. appeared before Council and presented the following communication
requesting that a portion of the Watts Estate be classified as IDR. Industrial
Develo l~nent District, rather than RD. Duplex Residential. under the proposed new
Zoning Ordinance:
"August 25, 1966
H,n,robie Benton O. Dillard. Nay,r,
and #embers of City Council.
Roe·oke, Virginia.
Hnder the original proposed zoning plan, the part or tko
Mutts Estate land bounded on the south by Interstate Spur 591. on
the nest by the Huff Estate land. on the north by Valley View
Avenue ex,ended, and on the east by Round Hill Elementary School,
mos zoned aS an Industrial Development Hanufacturin9 District
(IDa).
At the request of the landowners in April, 1965, the City
Planning Commissien and Rr. Merner Se~sbach, who was then City
Planning Director, agreed to change the classification of this
land to apartment building use. This change was indicated on the
m~U bat we mere informed last week that the Federal Aviation
Agency objected to this use and for this reason, the land in
question had to be fez,ned for some other purpose. You very
kindly offered to hear the property owners on the subject, but
we were unable to consult with them and bring the matter again
to your attention at the meeting on August 18, and we hope that
it is not too late for us to do $o at this time. The landowners
thought that it mould facilitate matters for them to confer MOth
the City Planning Commission and Mr. Dexter M. Smith, City
with their recommendation.
Ne met with the City Planning Commission and Mr. Smith
August 17, and they mere quite sympathethetic to our situation.
The property ouners hove concluded that it would be desirable
to have this land zoned as it was originally, ns on Industrial
Development Manufacturing District (IBM). Mr. Smith has agreed
to write a letter which me can present to you agreeing to this
change, but his letter has not been received at this time and it
will be presented at your meeting on Monday.
In view of these facts, ~e hope th t yon may consider our
request at your meeting on August 29, 1966, to have this land
zoned nnder the new ordinance ns stated above.
Respectfully,
ENGLISH SHONALTER and ALLEN W. STAPLES
Attorneys for Mrs. Jean N. St,pies and
William ~otto, Landonners
By S/ English ih,molter
English ih,walter"
The Plunuing Director submitted the following report, advising that the
City Planning Commissiou.oud the Planning Department concur Bad agree that the most
desirable zoning of the property in question is for Industrial Development District:
"August 24, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
nad Members of City Council
Roanoke, ¥irgiuin
Gentlemen:
Hr. EuglJsh ah,uniter, representing property'identified by Official
Tax No. 2250101 and omned by lllliam Mutts and Jean M. Staples, hum
requested tbut u part of the described property be added to the ID#
Industrial Development District zoning aaa covered by the adjoining
property in the Hurt £stute. It should be noted that the portion
of this property desired to be zoned in the above described manner
is east of a line extending north or the eastern property line of the
Round Hill £1enentary School but generally covering the remainder of
the property identified by the property tax number.
Although the Planning Commission has not taken uny specific action
on this reqoest, both the Planning Commission and the City Planning
Department concur and agree that the mast desirable zoning of the
subject property is for 1DM Industrial Development District. At
the moment, the proposed zoning of the subject property is for RD
Duplex Residential.
If the Mayor and Council feel that this reques~ could be granted in
co~Junctian with the adoption Of this ordinance, the City Planning
Department mould so request, It should be noted that this zoning
is in perfect harmony and accord with the desires of the Federal
Aviation Agen~ for land usage in this area of the city.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Dexter N. Smith
Planning Director*
Mr. St,lief moved that the property be reclassified from RD to IOW under
the proposed Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~heeler and
unanimously adopted.
The City Attorney submitted the following proposed amendment to Section
3, relating to boundaries, official zoning map, district maps, generally, replacement
and revision, and interpretation:
"Sec. 3. Boundaries; official zoning 'map; district maps, generally;
replacement and revision; interpretation.
The boundaries of the respective districts designated in
section 2 of this chapter are shown upon a certain map
entitled *Official 1966 Zoning Map, City of Roanoke,
Virginia,t dated August 29, 1966, which ia attached or
appended to the Original copy of the ordinance amending
and reordaining Chapter 4, Title XV. of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, which said map,
identified and authenticated by the sionnture of the
Mayor following the wording *This 15 to certify that
this Official 1966 Zoning Mop supersedes and replaces the
map entitled' *Zoning Plan, City of Roanoke, Virginia,'
dated December 30, 1932, as amended** and attested and
sealed by the City Clerk, is hereby adopted and made n
part of this chapter, and supersedes the map entitled
*Zoning Plan, City d Roanoke, Virginia,* dated
'December 30° 1932, ns heretofore amended, The 'Official
1966 Zoning Map, C~ty of Roseate, Virginia,' herein
adopted, is herkby made a part of this chapter and ail
notations, references and other information shown thereon
shall have the same force and effect as though fully
set forth and described in this chapter. The' '~fficial
1966 Zoning Map, City of Roono~e, Virginia** authenticated
as aforesaid, shall be permanently flied in the Office
of the City Clerk, and no changes shall be made on said map,
such changes as may hereafter be made of the boundaries
of the several districts shonn on said map or of the
the official copies of the series Or atlas of maps of the
aforesaid districts, hereinafter provided for.
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There shell be forthmlth prepared by the City Engineer upon
sets or the'series or atlas Of maps of the Clty,~kaoum sad
referred to os the Tax Appraisal Mips.or the City of Roanoke,
exact copies of so much as ii skein eI the 'official 1966
zoning Map, city or Roanoke, ¥irgJiin° ss uny be transferred
to and shola on each sheet of said Tax Appraisal Map or the
City o! Roanoke, relating to the boundaries of the districts
lentlosed la the preceding section or this chapter, after
preparation of ihich set of series or sties mops fie set, each
page of Ihich shall be entitled 'Sheet No. , Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, ns amended to (date) ,'
and nnlhentfcnted by s/gnntnre of the Cftx Clerk, shell be
lodged, kept nad maintained in the Office of the City Clerk,
and regardless of the existence of purported copies of the
zoning map herein adopted or of copies of amendleats thereto,
the 'Official 1966 Zoning Map, City cf Roanoke, Virginia*
and the set of series or atlas sheet laps made therefrom as
aforesaid and as amid sheet maps may from tim to tile here-
after be changed as provided in this chapter, and lodged in
sold City Clerk*s office, together lath the record of ordinnnces
in said Clerk's Office shall be the final authority as to the
current zoning status or classification of lands, buildings
nnd other structures Jn the City. Sillier sets of sold
sectional sheet maps shall be kept and maintained In current
form ia the Office of the City Planning Commission, the Office
of the Building Commissioner, the Office of the Board of
Zoning Appeals and the Office of the City Engineer. The City
Engineer. upon receipt from the City Clerk of attested copies
of ordinances of the Conncf/ making changes In the boundarleu
of the dlstricta shown on said zoning maps, shall keep current
the several sets of sectional sheet maps in each of the afore-
said officesY
Mr. atelier moved that Section 3 be nmeoded accordingly. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimnusly adopted.
The City Attorney submitted the following proposed amendment to Section 32
relating to bnilding setback lines and sign provisions for major arterial highuays:
"Sec. 32. Building .setback lines and sign provisions for ma~or
arterial highways
No baildin9 or structure shall be erected, constructed.
adjacent to any major arterial highway, lhere such
highway location can be determined by scale or can
reasonably be determined by the City Engineer from the
Roanoke Ynlley Regional Area Major Arterial Highway
shall be set back at least 25 feet from the highway
rights-of-lay shown on the Major Arterial Highway Plan,
as amended, provided that this provision shall not affect
either sign structures identifying the owner of the
and C04 districts. Honerer. notwithstanding other
provisions of this ordinance, no outdoor advertising sign
display space on a lease or rental basis shall be built
or located mithin six hundred sixty (660) feet of the
nearest edge of the right-of*way of Interstate Spar 581
and the proposed Southwest Freeuay, except that this
prohibition shall not apply in C-2, C-3, C-4. LM and HM
districts, provided that signs in these districts con-
form to other requirements of this ordinance; nor shall
any sign be erected or maintained in the city not con-
forming to or complying math applicable provisions or
regulations contained in Chapter ?, Title 33 of the
1950 Code of Virginia. as amended. (~ premise signs
identifying the operation, product oF owner lill be
illumed for any property, subject to the district require-
Mr. Stellar moved that Section 32 be amended accordingly. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Mheele~ and unanimously adopted,
The City Attorney pointed out that the effective date of the Ordinance Is
September 1. 1966.'
Mr. Jones stated that it is his understanding the Board of Zoning Appeals
has scheduled a number of hearings for August 30. 1966, and has asked that the
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effective date of tke proposed see Zoning Ordiuunce be deferred until September
1, 19661 therefore, be feels Couucll should honor the uishes of the Bocrd of
Zouiug Appeals le this matter.
After u discussion of the Batter, Hr. gheeler moved that the effective
date of the Ordinance provided for in Section Bi'be amended to August 29. 1966.
The motion mBS seconded by Mr. Stoller and unanimously adopted.
~r. Willis W. Anderson. Attorney, representing members of the sign
industry, appeared before Council, pointing out that Council previously agreed to
amend the general provisions under Section 9 rending ~not more than one sign
structure, including not note than three signs uith u combined surface urea not
exceeding 100 square reef, mal be erected in uny required yard adjacent to 8 street
for up to the first 150 reef of street frontage," to rend "not uore than tno sign
structures, including not nora than three signs elth a combined surface area net
exceeding 150 square feet, ney be erected in any required lard adjacent to a street
for up to the first 150 feet of street frontage." but that this change has n~ been
made,
Mr. Jones moved that Section 9 be amended nccordingl~. The notion was
seconded bl Mr. #heeler'and unanimously sdopted.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17176) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Chapter 4, Title XV, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. relating to Zoning. and the Zonin9 Plan referred
to in said Chapter; providing for the codification of the provisions hereof into
the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, ns Chapter 4.1 of Title XV of said Code;
providing for the effective date Of the provisions hereof; makJn9 severable the
provisions of this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For ful! text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, p~ge 423.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Stoller and adopted by the CollaRing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pond, Stoller. Rbeeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................... ~ .............
NAYS: None ....................-~ ..... O.
ANNEXATIOn-CONSOLIDATION: Council having received and filed petitions
addressed to the Council of the City of Roanoke and the Judge of the Hustings
Court signed by 6,364 qualified voters of the City of Roanoke, seekin9 to effect
in accordance with Section 15.1-1131, Code of Virginia, 1950, us amended, a
consolidation agreement on behalf of the City of Roanoke with the County of Roanoke,
on behalf of the entire County of Roanoke, including the Towns of Salemand Vlnton,
Mayor Dillard presented copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of Roano~ County, advising that a petition mas also filed with the Board of Super-
vicars of Roanoke County and in t he Circuit Court of Roanoke County asking the Board
of Superyisors to effect a consolidation agreement with the City of Roanoke to
include the TOmB of Salem and the Town of Yinton, that the Code of Virginia provides
that each governing body may appoint an advisory committee coBposed of three persons
to assist in the preparation of such agreement, that Messrs. Charles E. Webber,
Carroll M. Boxman and William E. Cundiff have been appointed as an advisory
committee to the Board of Supervisors, and requesting the City of Roanoke to appoint
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sa advisory committee or throe persons and that said advisory committees develop ·
)lo· of consolidation to be submitted to their respective governing bodies for
:oaslderstios.
Hr. Wheeler offered the fol~oming Resolution appointing Nessrs. Herman H,
Pevlero G. Frank Clement, sad Roy C. Berreakohl ss aa advisory committee to the
Council of the City of Roanoke;
(~lTl??) A RESOLUTION relating to a proposed consolidation of ~he City
of Roanoke sad the County of Roanoke, including the Tun of Salem and the Taus of
Vinton.
(For full text of ResoluLion, see Resolution Book No. 29° page 477.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution· The motion usa seconded
by Mr. Pond sad adopted by the fail,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garl. snd. Jones, Pollard, Pond, St,lief, Wheeler and Wayor
Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
ANN£XATION: Mr. Wheeler offered the fail,ming Resolution directing legal
counsel for the City of Roanoke to file responsive pleadings in the annexation case
brought In the Circuit Court for Roanoke County by Mr. Roy C. Kinsey, St.. et al.,
seeking annexation to the City of a 2.87 square mile area of land adjoining the
northuesterly corporate limits, indicating the willingness and ability of the city
to have annexed to it the area in question:
(~17179) A RKSOLLr'~ION relating to a proceeding pending in the Circuit
Court for Roanoke County for the annexation to the City of Roanoke of an area of
approximately 2.97 square miles of land adjacent to the Clty*s northwesterly
corporate limits.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the follnuing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jonqs, Pollard, Pond, St,lieF, kheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................... ? ......... ?*
NAYS: None .................~ ........ O.
SCHOOLS: MayorDillard presented copy of a communication from Dr. Dans B.
Hamel, Director, Department of Community Colleges, requesting Co~ntil to designate
one of its members to serve On an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee to nominate to the
State Board for Community Colleges candidates for memb~rship on the local advisory
board of the Community College to be located in the City of Roanoke.
#r. Jones offered thq following Resolution designating Vice Mayor Vincent
Wheeler to represent the City of Roano~:
(Xl?l?g) A RESOLUTION designating Vice-Mayor Vincent S. Wheeler a member
of an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee for certain purposes of the Community College.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2g, page 479.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption.of the Resolution. The motion aaa seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Masaru, Garland, Jones, Pollard, Pfld, St,lief, Rbeeler and Nayor
Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: Nose .............~ ........ £ .... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Meyor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Cenecflmem Robert A.
Garland. Clarence E. Pond and Narray A. St,lief expire on August 31, 1966. and
presented each of them with e silver tel to the city, a silver tray appropriately
inscribed from their colleagues end a frnued certificate of merit.
The #ayor end the remaining members of Council expressed their regret at
the leaving of the three councilmen, stating that it bas been a pleasure and a
privilege to mock with them. that it has been a hard working Council and a harmonious
one nad that n lot has been accomplished.
Mr. Pond read the f,Il,ming prepared statement:
'August 29. 1966
Mr. Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
Hr. Vincent S. Wheeler, Vice Mayor
Hr. James E. Jones. Councilman
Hr. Robert A. Garland, Councilman
Mr. Roy R. Pollard, Councilman
Hr. Hurray A. St,lieF. Councilman
Gentlemen:
As ny temure of office as City Councilman approaches an end, I
hove a feeling of m,xed emotions --- one of relief to cast aside the
burden of civic responsibility --- and one si regret for having to
terminate my pleasant associations mith you and the officers of our
· unicipal 9overnment.
In reviewing the past tn, years in retrosi~ction, it has been
n busy two years, and several significant accomplishments hare been
made in our City*s development, as follows:
1. The Civic Center project mas passed by substantial
majority of voters and the ground mas broken on
J~ne IS, 1966.
2. The City*s Sales and Use Tex was adopted Watch 1, 1966.
3. A retroactive pay raise for city employees was accom-
plished January 1. 1966.
4. A capable City Manager. Julian Hiram. mas employed
following the resignation of Arthur Owens.
S. A Personnel Department nas established and a Director
of Personnel mas employed.
6. A revised Housing end Hygiene Ordinance, effective
A~gust 1, 1966, mas adopted.
7. Voting m,chines were placed in effect thin year,
A revised Zoning Ordinance mas approved, effective
August 29. 1966, liter an extended period of public
hearings.
9. A community college mas established in the Roanoke
area this year.
lO. Plans were completed for an Educational T. V. program
to be inaugurated in Roanoke Valley.
11. A new library was placed in service on Willi~mson
Road. Work on the Raleigh Court library mas
started. The Eureka Park Recreation Center mas
dedicated. Progress was made in the bighmay system,
airport, school syatem..etc.
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12. Work au ·u additional aster supply for the city Mos
started b7 diverting Tinter Creek through 8 tutuel.
This project is scheduled for completion this fall.
13. The Roanoke Cl~ iuciner·tor has required u lot of
study ·nd work. Rodlric·ttooa have been msde to
correct certain imperfections In design, to reduce
the emission of fly ·ah from the stack ·ad to improve
efficiency in operation ut · minimum expenditure.
]4. Pious for the improreneot.to the dountnw· area (City
Market) were approved.
I have been impressed mitt the capability nod dedication of
the membqra of Council. Ail of you ·re hard morhiug, progressive
men that desire the best for our city that con be attained in o
practical.manner.
Also, I would like to commend the city employees for their
loyalty and dedication to their work. It bas been u plea·ute
nothing with them.
Our accomplishments during my term of office, I think, have
been due largely to council working os · team on the important
measures that come before us.
I an glad to hare had u small part in the grouth of our city
during the post two year·.
Sincerely,
5/ C. E. Pond"
Mr. Garland equated his four years on Council to a college education end
stated that his association with Council has been · pleasant one, concluding with
the hope that circumstances will permit him to serve on Council again some day.
Mr. ·toiler read the follomin9 prepared statement:
These have been the swiftest four years of ay life. ! thank
the people of Roanoke who hare always been very ~ood to my family
and mc for the privilege of serving on this governing body..
I am satisfied with what the four years hare brought. Rare
people ore employed In Roanoke than ever before at better wages
and under better working conditions. It bas been my lot to
serve durra9 relatively good times, so I can appreciate the
position of those who had to operate this gorernment in times of
scarcity.
Basically it ua· m7 intention and pledge to bring Roanoke to
a system of fiscal security. This has been accomplished,
partially by normal growth, and partially by a small increase in
real estate taxes in 1963. and by a major tax change: the
institution of the retail sales tax in 1965. The City should be
able to live within its income for many year· if it is prudently
managed and 9overned, with these changes.
The great capital improvements which were accnmplished out
of current revenue during the past fo~ years should remind us
that these hare been the busiest four years in Roonokets history.
thus far.
The continuation of the 9Feat road-buildin9 program will
completely change the appearance of the City, The building of
the nam civic center will help continue Roanoke. as the
convention, education, eutertolnment and cultural center Of this
part of the country.
The beglnnin9 of the community college system is the out-
standing educational advancement of the past four years. Our
existing public schools have been maintained and our teachers
better paid. Realizing that this age demands more schooling,
ne have begun, I think properly, to offer the.basic courses
ikons to dormitory facilities at OUr central colleges.
City employees are better paid end protected than ever before.
The basic need of improvement of our personnel can only be met by
improving their compensation and training.
Booeohe mill begin to realize the eeed to notch the beeet! of
oer surroundings uith beautiful bsildlegs by the passage of the
housing, 1suing iud related ordiusuces. The begieelug of the ueu
urban faneuil projects eed the housing projects nhJch they make
necesaary should toke core of sane of the uorst spate.
It has been necessary to make thouseedo of decisions iu thio
room during the pest four years, end it ia reslized thet snny of
them mere obJectioneble to sowe mbo mere interested in meintciulag
thinga ea they here. It nould have been easier if not quite ua much
hod EOt needed to be dote Ju so brief e tine{ it would hove helped
ir e tot of thio had been doae,u little bit st a tine over the past
20 yeers.
However. if the price to be paid involved wy fulling to be
re-elected to thio Council. X assure you them it was worth it so
far es I an concerned. The things uhich needed to be done were that
Jmportent.
I cannot think of u deciuion ! node which was not taken with
the best Intercoms of the City ut heart. X suppose that sane even
dislike this aosertlon of morality in public life. It Is uhat
believe in. however.and ! could not conscientiously do Or sey
otherulae.
! nigh for the new Council a successful tenure. ! will continue
to prey with them for God*s guidance over any City. It ia a City
which hes been good to me, and I hope that my service was worthy of
it."
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following Resolution expressing the apprecia=
tiaa of the renaJning members of Council for the services rendered by the three
retiring councilmen:
(~17180} A RESOLUTION recognizing the public services rendered to the
City of Roanoke by Councilman and former ¥tce-Mayor ROBERT A. GARLAND, Councilman
CLARENCE E. POND and Councllnsn and former Mayor MURRAY A. ~-fOLLER.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. Rg. page
Mr. ~heeleF hayed the adoption of the Resolution, The notion sas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ...............
NAYS: None ............................................................O.
(Messrs. Garland. Pond and Smaller not votin9)
COUNCIL: It appearing that the next regular meeting of Council falls on
t holiday. Mr. Jones offered the following Resolution flxinR the time of the next
regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.. Tuesday, September 6. 1966:
(~17181) A RESOLUTION fixin9 Tuesday, September 6, 1966. at ?:30 o~ciock.
).m., for e regular meeting of the City Council.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29. page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Garland, Jones, Pollard. Pond, Stellar. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... ?*
NAYS: None ...........= ............... O.
On motion of Mr. Stoller, seconded by Mr. Garland end unanimonsly adopted.
the meotiag was adJonrned.
APPROYED
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COUNCIL,' ORGANIZATION MEETING,
'Thursda'yo September 1, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the'Council Chasber in the
Yuniclpal Huilding', Thursday, September 1. 1966, at 3 p.m., pursuant to Section
10 of the City Charter, for the purpose of organization, with Mayor Dillard
presiding.
PRESgNT: Councilmen John W. Bo'smell, James E. Jones, David K. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Denton O.
Dillard ........................ ' ........... 7.
AflS[NT: ~one ................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kinsanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
IN~'OCATION: The ~eetln9 ~as opened with a prayer by Dr. Robert F. Rotb,
Medical Missionary to WonJu. Korea.
COUSC1L: Mayor Dillard stated that the present meeting of Council is
being held pursuant to Section lO of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, at which
time the newly elected Councilmen shall assume the duties of their office.
Yhe City Clerk presented the following certificate from Mr. Walker R.
Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanoke, VirDinia, cortifyin!
that Mr. David K. Lisk has qualified for the office of Councilman for a term of two
rears beginning September 1, 1966, and that Messrs. John W. Boswell, James E. Jones
and Frank N. Perkiuson, Jr** have qualified for the office of Councilmen for a term
of four year~ beginning September 1. 1966:
At a Dustings Court of the City of Roanoke, in the State of
Virginia, at the Courthouse thereof on the 6th day of July, 1966.
This day David K. Lish presented to the Court his Certificate
of Election as a member of the City Council £or the City at Roanoke,
Virginia. for a term of t.o years beginning September 1, 1966' and
the said David K. Lisk took and subscribed the oath of office pre-
scribed by law.
This day John W. BOswell, James E. Jones and Frank N. Perkinson,
Jr. presented their Certificates of Election as members of the City
Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia for a term of four (4) years
beginnin9 September 1, 1966 and thereupon the said John W. Boswell,
James E. JoKes and Frank N. Perklnson, Jr. took and subscribed the
oath of office pr~scribed by law.
A Copy, Teste: Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk
By S/ Mary K. Goodwin, Deputy Clerk"
Mr. Pollard moved that the certificate be recqi.ve~ and filed with the City
Clerk as required by Section 59 of the City Charter. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERnmENT: Council having declared September I 1966, as Ronju Day,
Mayor Dillard recognized the Honorable Hyun Chul Klm, Ambassador from the gepublic
of Korea to the United States, Mr. Benjamin A. Fleck, Country Director for Korea
~tth the State Department of the ~nited States, and Mrs. Fleck, Dr. Robert F.
Rotho Medical Missionary to WoaJuo sad Mrs. Both, Miss Margaret Klm, Seoul, Korea
mbo is attending college in the United States, Hr, Kyong Monk Cho, representing the
Korean Information Service nt the Korean Etbnssy in Mashiagton, Mr, Chul Soo Chin,
Seoul, Korea, n aemspsper correspondent In Washington, Mr, Hampton M, Thomas,
Director, International Municipal Cooperation Committee of Roanoke° Virginia, Inc.,
~r. Murray A. Stellar, Director, aad Mr. Jach M. Gondykoontx, Secretary.
Mayor Dillard then presented a hey to the City of Roanoke and the city
flag to ABbassador Klm and expressed his pleasure at the sister-city relationship
between Uonjo and Roanoke.
Ambassador Rim expressed his appreciation for the key to the city and the
city flag on behalf of the people of Monju and hailed the grouSeD understanding
between the two cities.
Ambassador Klm then presented to Hayer Dillard, on behalf of the people of
UonJu, the city flag of Monjn, the flag of the Republic of Korea nnd a scrapbook
on Monju.
Mayor Dillard expressed the appreciation of the people of Roanoke for the
two flags and the scrapbook.
On notion of Mr. Pnllard, seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROV£D
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR REETING,,
Tuesday, September 6, 19&6.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting lathe Council
Chaaber la the Municipal Building, Tuesday, Septenber 6, 1966, at 7:30 p.m., with
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRBSENT: Councilmen John M. flosuell, Janes E. Jones, David E. Llsh,
Fronh N. Perkinsou. Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vinnent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ..........................7.
ABSENT: None ..................... O.
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OFFICERS pRESEt: Mr. Jo/fao F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James No
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Emmet,
Green, Pastor, First Baptist Church. .
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
August 22, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minute~ approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY MARKET: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on remodeling
the Parker Seafood Store (Stalls 32, 34, 35 and 36) at the Roanoke City Market,
Alternate A covering Stalls 34, 36 and 39, and Alternate B covering Stalls 32,
34, 36 and 30, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 5 p.m., Tuesday,
September 6, 1966, and to be opened ut T:30 p.m., before Council, Mayor Dillard
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and no representative
)resent 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:
B~d~r Alt~rnnt~ A Alternate B
Triple A Construction Company $13,642.20 $16~602.20
Regional Construction Services, Inc. 13,?1S.00 14,825.00
Hedges Lumber Corporation 16.§00.00 IO.gO0.O0
Rt. Jones meted that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Raver for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure in accordance mlth the recommendation of the committee.
The motion was seconded by Rt. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Birst
and Donald R. Nolen as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: The Electoral Board having previously requested that
$400 be provided for each election to cover the employment of a custodian and
maintenance man for voting machines, and the matter of employing a custodian and
maintenance man having been referred to the City ~anager for study, report and
recommendation, n communication from the Electoral Board, advising that The nb,up
Voting Machine Corporation has recommended that at least tm, men be trained in
preparing aid maintaining the voting machiue*o that it is the Intention of the
Electoral Beard for these men to start their training under the direction of The
nb,up V,ting Hachine Corporation uhile the firm is setting up the machines for the
next election, and requesting that $4O0 be appropriated for the uages of these men
uhile they are learning, nas before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request of the Elect,mi
Donrd and offered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(~17162) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section nOS, 'Electoral
Board,~ of the 1966-b? Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(FOr full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance O,ok No. 29, page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. D,swell, Jones, Limb, Perhinson. Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................O.
ZONING; A communication from Mr. Stuart A. Barb,ur, Jr., expressing the
opinion that the enactment of the new Zoning Ordinance as an emergency measure
is illegal and contrary to the powers of Council and that a great disservice has
been done to the public and to the work of the Board of Zoning Appeals, ~as before
Council.
In this connection, Mr. Barb,ur appeared before Council, pointing out that
a~ a result of the emergency clause in the new Zoning Ordinance public hearings
previously scheduled by the Board of Zoning Appeals for August 30, 196b, were
continued, that building permits previously issued have been revoked by the Building
Commissioner as being in conflict with the new Zoning Ordinance, that he feels
certain the City Attorney will be asked to rule on the legality Of the Zoning
Ordinance as an emergency measure, and suggested that Council reconsider the effective
date of the Ordinance and make it a non-emergency measure.
A group Of property owners on Stephenson Avenue, S. W., appeared before
Council, mith Mr. Martin P. murks acting as spokesman, Mr. murks stating that it is
their understanding Mr. 6arb,ur proposes to construct two .triplex dwellings on his
property located on the southuest side Of Stephenson Avenue, S. N** south of
Broadway, described as Lots 4 and b, Block 1, Oollehon Map, Official lax Nos.
1160112 and llbOl14, and that the residents in the area are opposed to the proposed
project.
Also speaking in opposition to the project planned by Mr. Barb,ur were
Mr. B. F. Sites, Jr., Miss Mary Francei Parsons, the Reverend W. J. Miller and
Mrs. C. Walter Mimner, Jr.
Mayor Dillard voicing the opinion that the legality of the new Zoning
Ordinance as an emergency measure is a matter for the courts to decider not Council,
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Mr, Jones.moved that the communlcution from Mr, Burbour be received end filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and utnnimonsly adopted.
MJth further reference to the new Zoulng Ordinance, Mr, Leon O, Atkius
and Mr. William T, Hylton, representing the Hollins Road Church of the Brethren,
appeared before Council, advising that they were of the opinion that the area
located on the west side of Hollins Road, N. E., berm,em Kllgore Avenue and Liberty
Road, was to be zoned as RD, Duplex Residential District, under the neu Zoning
Ordinance, but that non it is their understanding the area has been zoned for
industrial purposes and if this be true they are Opposed to it.
Mayor Oillard suggested that if the mrna in question is zoned for
industrial purposes under the new Zoning Ordinance the property owners adversely
affected thereby should present a formal request to Council for the rezoning
thereof.
CITY JAIL: The following communication from the City Sergeant, requestinf
that Sections 1, 2 and 3, Chapter b, Title XVII, of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, be amended to provide for n prisoners' work force under certain conditions
and the imposifl9 of penalties on prisoners who refuse to work, was before Council:
'September 2. 1966
City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
bear Members of Council:
It has been my policy to have all eligible prisoners assigned
to various work forces since 1960 because idle prisoners create
additional problems and this procedure ts included in our limited
rehabilitation program. The prisoners who work are given credit
for good conduct and additional time off in accordance with a
schedule approved by the Courts involved. Me are in need of legal
authority to impose penalties on prisoners who refuse to work.
Occasionally, not frequently, we have prisoners who refuse to
work without justification and some who desire to select where
they will work in lleu of accepting assignments by Jailors. I
find we do not have legal authority under the City Code to impose
penalties on those who refuse to work. Me should, at least, be
in a position to take good conduct time credits from those who
refuse to work provided they are eligible and physically able to
work. This should include both men and women as we work women
in the laundry, cleaning and sewing torn linens and work
clothing to eliminate waste of these items. Eligible prisoners
are those (over the age of eighteen) convicted on misdemeanor
charges and serving short sentences and/or confined for failure
to pay fine and costs. The present provisions of the City Code
only applies to working male prisoners.
Section 64 of the City Charter authorizes working prisoners
subject to the general laws of tbe State. Title 17, Chapter 6 -
Sectio4s 1, 2.and 3 of the City Code deals with 'Chain Gangs'
many years ago and it is very brief as to work requirements with
no penalties provided. Section 53-163 of the State Code provides
that the Council of each city or town establish requirements and
regulations for working prisoners on public property - Section
53-151 covers credit for good conduct and Section 19.1 = 334
provides for time to be served in jail for failure to pay fine
and costs. There are other sections of the State Code On these
subjects.
The purpose of this letter is to furnish you with factual
information and suggest that yon consider amending Chapter 6 of
the City Code to conform with proper Jail administration and
requirements. The words *Chain Gang' should be eliminated because
there have been no chain gangs in the state for more than 20 years.
I suggest that the words *Prisoners uork force' be used and I am
enclosing herewith suggested sections to substitute for Sections
1, 2 and 3 of the present Title IT. Chapter 6 of the City Code.
The suggested changes may have to be reduced to legal language
if same meets math your approval.
I mill appreciate your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
S/ Kermit E. AIIman
Hermit E, Allman
City Sergeant of Hoannke'
Mr. Jones moved that the proposed changes be referred to the City Attorney
end the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council math the
necessary amendment to the City Code, if they so recommend. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF pROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYCROUNDS: A communication from the
Mildmood Civic League, advising that improvements to O. S. Route 460 will result
in some changes in access streets and roads in the vicinity of ThFnsher Park, and
requesting that the City Manager be authorized to make a survey and report on the
advisability of acquiring n two-acre tract of land on the south end of the park to
eliminate the threat of the vezoning of same for some type of business not suited
to the park and recreational area, mas before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
the purpose of conferring with the Real Estate Committee and to submit his report
and recommendation to Council. The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unani-
mously adopted.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES: A communication from Ry. Jerome P. Cavanagh,
President, National League of Cities, inviting officials of the City of Roanoke
to attend the Congress of Cities to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. December 2 - ?,
196~, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Rr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION-CONSOLIDATION= Council at its meeting on August 29, 1966,
having adopted Resolution No. 17177, inviting the members of the Board of Supervisor
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Roanoke County to meet with the members of the Council of the City of Roanoke in
of
order to discuss and reach agreement upon a plan providing for the consolidation of
the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke, including the Toun of Salem and the
Town of Vinton, and appointing an advisory committee composed of Hessrs. Herman H.
G. Frank Clement and Roy C. Herrenkohl to assist it, the returns of the City
Fevler,
Sergeant on delivery of the Resolution to each member of the Hoard of Supervisors
of Roanoke County, were before the body.
Hr. Jones moved that the returns be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Hr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CITY CODE-CITY CLERK: A communication from Michie City Publication
Company, Incorporated, advising that it will cost $3,220 to include the hem Housing
and Hygiene Ordinance and the new Zoning Ordinance in a supplementto the City Code
as compared with $1,250 for the usual annual supplement for the period ending July
1, 1966, mos before Council.
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In n discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard pointed out that there alii
be a number of requests for individual sections of the City Cede such as the
Housing and Hygiene Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance and the City Charter.
Mr. Mheeler moved that 'the Mayor appoint a committee to study the qnestio
of lnclndlng the new Housing and Hygiene Ordinance and the neu Zoning Ordinance
in the supplement to the City Code, as well as having additional copies of various
sections printed in booklet form. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and
nnuolnoasly adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Frank H. Perksinsono Jr., John M. Hosmell
and J. Hobert Thomas as members of the committee.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred
action on a recommendation of the City Manager that the request of Mr. Klbert H.
Maldron and Mr. #illlam J. Moody for city water service to property located on
the northeast corner of the intersection of U. S. Route 11 (Brandon Avenue, S, #.)
and State Route 709 (Industrial Park Access Road) in Roanoke County, the matter
was again before the body.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(m17183) A RESOLUTION authorizi no the City Manager to approve a metered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 2q, page 402.)
Mr. Perkinson moved that the Resolution be adopted. The motion was secon(
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the followin~ rote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................O.
PAY PLAN-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the followin9
report requesting that Council authorize unspecified rate reviews for two men in
the Fire Department:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 6, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Hentlemen:
Approximately a year and one-half ago, ia early 1965, in the
promotion to officer positions of two men within the Fire
Department mhat is believed to have been an unintentional error
or oversight occurred which resulted in an inequity for tmo men
within the promoted positions. This Situation bas continued uith
some question from time to time but has become more pronounced
as a result of the recent pay plan. Under the personnel rules
which were then in effect, it is provided that the 'City Manager
may request, subjectto approral of the Council, unspecified
rate revieus in extraordinary circumstances.*
It is respectfully requested that the Council permit the
inclusion of this item on the Agenda for the meeting of September
60 196bo and that the Council extend approval for unspecified rate
reviews in this ~otter.~
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. flirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
Mr. Hheeler moved that Council concur ia the request of the City Manager
with the stipulation that the reviews be retroactive to January 1, 1966. The
motion was seconded by Hr.' Pollard aid unanlmousl~ adopted.
SICNS: The City Homager submitted a written report, trnosmitting a
r~qaest of the Junior League or Roanohe and Color and Fashion for Living for
permission to erect a bnnoer across Jefferson Street ia the vicinity of Campbell
Avenue from September 10 through September 25, 1966, to publicize the Harvest
Festival.
Yr. Rheeler moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following Resolution:
(~171~4) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Homager to permit th~
installation of a banner advertising the Harvest Festival across downtown Jefferson
Street upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 29, page 4§3.)
Hr. Hheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Yr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Hheeler and
Hayor Dillard ................................ ?.
NAYS: None ........................O.
HAZER DEPARTMENt: Council having authorized the acquisition of the
Valley Hater Company for the sum Of $40,000.00, the City Attorney submitted a
written report, advising that the purchase was consummated on Augast 30, 1966, by
delivery to the city Of a good end sufficient deed of conveyance and by payment
to the company of the purchase price and that he has notified the State Corporation
Commission of the purchase.
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a supplemental written
report, transmitting copy Of a communication from the Chairman of the State
Corporation Comml'ssi~n ach~owledging receipt of the notice and copy of deed
effectiag the transfer and aa order-entered September 1. 1966, by ~he State
Corporation Commission canceling the certificate of ~ublic convenience and
necessity heretofore held by the 'Valley Hater Company and placing th~ file of the
company in its file of ende~ causes.
~r. Hheeler moved that the reports of the City Attorney be received and
filed. The motion mas seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted.
DONATIONS-STREEYS AND ALLEYS: The City Attorney submitted a written
report, traosmitting a deed from ~he heirs of the McClaugherty estate conveying to
the City Of Hoanohe a ten-foot wide strip Of land on the north side Of Brandoo
Avenue, 5. H., east of Hiudsor Avenue, for public street purposes.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the deed be accepted and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
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(~17185) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition of u ten-foot midi
strip of lind os the north side of Branded Avenue, $, M** east Of Rludsor Avenue,
$. M** to be used .for the midening amd lmprovemeet of Broaden Avenue, S, ~,; and
providing for un emergency. -
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 484.)
Mvo Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The mo*lea mum seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................O,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
ADVERTISING-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having appointed a committee
composed of #easts. James E. Jones. Chairman. Robert A. Garland and Vincent S.
Mheeler to look into the possibility of preparing u new,paper insert similar to
the one prepared eighteen months ago on the financial operation of the City of
Roanoke, the committee submitted a uti*ten report, recommending that the City not
purchase this tabloid at the present time and suggesting that sufficient funds be
made available in the 1967-68 budget for this purpose.
1967-68 budget commission be directed to include sufficient funds in the budget
for the purchase of a tabloid insert in a local ne~paper advertising the City of
Roanoke..The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopte~.
SEh'ERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
submitted the following report:
"September 1, lg66
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Bids were publicly opened and read before City Council at its
regular meeting on Monday, August 29, for two {2) Air Compressors
and other equipment and accessories to be usedby the Semer Main-
tenance and Sewer and Drain Construction Divisions of the Depart-
meat of Public Morks. As can be seen from the attached'tabulation
of bids, seven (T) bids mere received on this equipment. The low
bid for the tm, (2} Air Compressors was submitted by Mcllhany'
Equipment Company, Incorporated in the amount of SBa,O,, less a
discount of one percent (1~) in ten (IU) days, making a net cost
of $7,920, The Iow bid on the other equipment and accessories,
consisting of tm, paving breakers, two clay diggers, two tampers,
and two rock drills was submitted by J. W. Burresa, Incorporated
in the amount of $2,?84. The total Of the tug low bids amount to
~10,?04 which is $304 more than the $10,400 appropriated in the
1966-67 budget for this equipment.
to Mcllhany Equipment Company, Incorporated and J. ~. Burress,
Incorporated in the amounts Indicated above and.that the additional
sum Of $304 be appropriated to cover the total amount needed for
this equipment.
APPROVED: S! Rgy R. Pollard, St, · .
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman
APPROVED: SI Julian F, Birst
Julian F. Birsto City Manager
APPROVED: S/ R, Cl~tus Brgyles
H. Cletus Broyles, Director of Public Morks'
Mr. Pollard moved thnt Council concur In the recommendations of the
committee and offered the follomlog emergency Ordlonnce ueceptJng the respective
proposals of ¥cllbany Equipment Company, Incorporated, and J. W. Ourresso Incor-
poroted:
(alTIB6) AN ORDINANCE providing for the ncquisitlon of t~o (2) air
compressor3 and certain other equipment amd accessories to be used by the Cfty*s
Semer Haiotenance and Seuer and Drain Construction Division of the Oepartment of
Public Horks; accepting certain bids sade for the supply thereof to the Clty, amd
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page
Br. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion bas seconded
by Br. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Hbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ T.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
Hr. Pollard then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$152 to the Sewer Haintenance budget and appropriating $152 to the Sewer and Drain
Construction budget:
(#I?16T) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~6T, ~Sewer Hain-
Mayor Dillard ................................ T.
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Hr, Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordlasnne, The motion nas seconded
by Er. Jones and adopted by the folleuing vete~
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollcrde Nheeler and Hoist
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Dosuell ....................1.
PLANNING-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Attornel
to prepare the proper measurn approving, ~ltk certain exceptlooso the Roanoke
Valley Open Space Plan dated 1965, he presented same; uhereupon, Mr. Mheeler
offered the follouing Resolution:
(~lYlfl§) A RESOLUTION approving, ulth certain exceptions, and adopting
a certain Roanoke Valley Open Space Plan dated 19650 developed and proposed by
the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29. page 4D?.)
Mr. Mbeeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas secoode(
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs, Jones, Lisk, Perktnson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .................. 1.
STRR£Y LIGHTS: Council havin9 directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for the installation, relocation or replacement of street
lights at various locations in the city, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Pollard
offered the following Resolution:
(~17169) A RESOLUTION providing for the installat ion or relocation of
certain street lights in the City, as recommended by the City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 468.)
Rr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................O.
TRAFFIC-POLICE DEPARTMENT-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the employment o£ school
crossing guards, he presented same.
In a discuss/on of the matter, Mayor Dillard stated that he is opposed
to the employment of the school crossing guards because he feels that the present
school boy safety patrol is capable, that the funds used to employ school crossing
guards should be used to restore free textbooks and bus service for students and
that the proposal is an undue burden on the taxpayer~.
Mr. Lisk voiced the opinion that the presence of school crossing guards
will enhance the interest of the students in the school boy safety patrol and that
the crossing guards should be employed before a child is killed.
Other members of Council indicated their support of the hiring of school
crossing guards,
Mrs. H. L. Cgrmach, Chairing of the Safety Committee of the Ceotrgl
Council Parent-Teacher Association, cited [acts and figures reached fa a preliminary
study poinling to the need for school crossing guards,
Mr. Kelvin fl. Grgot stated that he fs gelther [or nor against the proposal
to employ school crossing guards, but that he does feel the police force should
be brought up to its full strength.
After n further discussiou of the matter, Hr. Wheeler moved that the
proposed 0rdioance be amended to provide that the school crossing guards be given
the powers of special police of the city. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard
and adopted, Mayor Dillard voting no.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(Zl?lg0) AN 0WDINANC£ providing rot the employment of seven (7) uniformed
school crossing guards, as temporary enployees Of the City, to perform part-time
ucrh under the supervision of the Police Department and to be given the powers
special police of the City; providing for the compensation of said persons; and
providing for an emergency.
(FaF full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No, 29, page
RF. Nh*cleF moved the adoption cf the Ordinance, the motion w3s seconded
by Mr. Jone~ an~ aooptea by the following vote:
AYES: #essrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard and
Wheeler ................................................
NAYS: Mayor Dillard ..........................I.
WAT£R DEPAWTMENT: Counctl having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure granting the request Of Mr. £. F. Nichols for city water service
to his property at 1124 Peters Creek Woad, in Woanoke County, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following Wesolution:
(~17191) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
mater connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Wesolution, see WesolotJon Hook No. 29, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Polla~ and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrso Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................O.
PLANNING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure approving a program for urban beautification for the City of Woanoke
and authorizing the Crt? Manager to mahe application for an urban beautification
grant, he presented same; ahereupon, Mr. Mheeler offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
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(z17192) AN ORDINANCE approving n certain program for urban beuutlflcnti,
to be condu'cted iu the City; authorizing nnd directing the filing of the Clty*s
application rot an urban beautification grant of Federal funds to develop and
accomplish said program; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 491.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinaoce, The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, LAsh, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor billard ................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr, Boswell ....................I.
STREET LIGHTS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the installation of street lights on Elm Avenue, S.
between Jefferson Street and First Street, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Perkinson offered the following Resolution:
(m17193) A RESOLUTION authorizing the provision of certain underground-
fed street lights on Elm Avenue, S. E,, between Jefferson Street and First Street,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 492.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Ma~or Dillard ................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................O.
MOTIONS ANb MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Janes E. Marvin appeared before Council, advising
that he owns property located on the west side of ¥lnyord Avenue, N. E., south
of Atherly Street, described as Lots 5, 67 7 and B, Block 3, Idlewild Park, Official
Tax Nos. 3410909, 3410910, 3410911 and 3410g12, lo the City of Roanoke, and that
he desires water service, but that the nearest water main of the city is approxi-
mately 675 feet from his propertl, whereas, a water main of the Town of Ylntou is
right in front of his property, Mr. Marvin requesting permission to connect to the
water main of the Town of Vinton.
Mr. Rheeler moved tbat the request be referred to the City Manager to
work out under the agreement between the City of Roanoke and the Town of Yinton
in such cases. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS; Council at its meeting on July 19, 1965, having adopted
Ordinance No. 16536, providing for the establishment, ownership, maintenance and
operation of an educational television station, Mr. Samuel P. McNeil, P~esident,
Blue Ridge ETV /ssocJatioo, appeared before the body, advising that the Roanoke Git
School Board and the school boards of eighteen neighboring counties and cities are
now members of the association, consequently, the association desires to manage mud
control all of its affairs, and requested that that portion of Ordinance No. 16536
providing that the nssoclatioo shoaid have as its treasurer the treosurer of the
Git7 of Roanoke and that its finances and boo,keeping and accounting procedures
should be under the general control of the City Auditor of the City of Room,he, be
omended so thor the asa,eltra,n, if it so desires, cnn elect its ,ua treasurer and
control its corporate finances, boohkeeping, nad accounting procedures.
CosucJl being of the opinion that the request should core from the Bosrd
of Directors of the Blue Ridge ETV Association, in official form, Hr. Lls~ moved
thor action on the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of the body.
The motion was seconded by Er. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
' CROSSOYE~S-SIDEMAL£, CURB AND GUYTE~: Mr. J. Granger Mac retinae appearec
before Council, advising that a *T-Eleven' Food Market is under construction at the
northuest corner of Crystal Spring Avenue and TReaty-second Street, $. N., that it
is his understanding the property ,Ruer has applied for a permit for a crossover on
Crystal Spring Avenue in excess of twenty-five feet which will necessitate the
removal of three trees between the sJdeualk and the curb, that the lot has been
graded and paved in such a Hay that it can be used for its entire length on
TReaty-second Street for the ingress and egress Of vehicles in vieH of the absence
of sidemalk, curb and gutter at that point, Mr. Mac Farlane objecting to a cross,yeti:
on Crystal Spring Avenue a~d also objecting to a crossover on Twenty-second Street
amiens sidewalk, curb and gutter is constructed because he feels the crossovers willi:
increase thettaffic hazard at the intersection of Crystal Spring Avenue and
Twenty-second Street.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the matter be referred to the City ManageF for
.study and report to Council mtth a view Of working out an agreement with the
property owner for the construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter on Twenty-second
Street. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFXC: MF. Halrin B. Grant appeared before Council and complained that
the speed limit On Salem Turnpike, N. ~., in the vicinity of RestHood Boulevard,
has recently been changed from 35 to 40 miles per ho,ri Mr. Grant pointing out that
there are a number Of homes in the area and that quite a bit of traffic enters
Salem Turnpike from the Roanoke-Salem Plaza Shopping Center.
Mr. Link moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY: Mr. Boswell pointed out that pursuant to
Ordinance No. ISBBO, providing for the annual assessment of real estate in the City
of Roanoke, the Real Estate Assessor is in the process of making such an assessment,
that Section 6 of the Ordinance provides that the assessor shall apply the same
ratio Of value for taxable purposes as then used by the State Corporation Commission
in assessing properties of publi~ service corporations in the city Hhile Section B
provides that to get the assessor to equalize an assessment the burden of proof
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shall be upon the taxpayer to shoe that such assessment is in excess of the fair
market value of the real estate or la not uniform In Its application, that hhere is
u tremendous difference in the fair mather value referred tn in Section G and the
ratio of value referred to in Section 6 since the present ratio Is assumed to be
forty per teaL. Hr. Boswell voicing the, opinion that, the notices being sent out by
the real estate assessor to the property owners should inform them that they may
request a hearing to review the assessment because their property Is assessed at
more than forty our ~ of Its total fair market value and that it is important
that the property owners be made aware of their right of appeal.
Mr, Charles S. McNulty, Jr., Real Estate Assessor, agreeing uith Mr.
Boswell and indicating that he will notify the property owners of their right of
appeal by placing an ad in the local newspapers, no further action was taken on the
matter.
pOLICE DEPARTRENT: Rayor Dillard presented a communication from Mr.
Larry Tattle, complimenting the City of Roanoke on the courtesy, friendliness and
helpfulness of its police officers.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the
communication mas filed.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Thomas P. Parsley,
Mr. Frank B. Mandy and Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker hare qualified as,members of the
Housing and Hygiene Hoard for a term of two years beginning February 1, 1966.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Noodoy, September 12, 1966.
The Council ofthe~Clty'of Roanoke net Jn regular meeting in the Council
Chamber fa the Nsafcfpnl Building. Monday. Septeaber 12, 1966, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hoar. mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John [. Bosmeli. Janes E. Jones. Gavld K. Link,
Freak ~. Pqrkinson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard. Sr., ¥incent S. Wheeler god Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ...................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirsto City Manager, Mr. Junes N. Eincsnon
City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mlth a prayer by Reverend Roy Buith.
Retired Presbyterian Binlnter.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday. August
Rg, 1966, having been furoished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Jones,
secooded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted, the ~nding thereof mss dispensed mith
and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON'PUBLIC MATTERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on
furnishing anem front end loader for the ;aVer Department. said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday. September 12. 1966. and to be
opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had a~y questions
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed Kith the opening of the bids; ~hereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Rish Equipment Company - $13,100.00
A. E. Finley ~ Associates of Ytrginla,
Incorporated - 15,110.75
Carter Machinery Company, Incorporated - 16,051.00
Shelton-Witt Equipment Corporation - 16,369.00
MclIhnny Equipment Company. Incorporated - 17,130.00
Bemiss Equipment Corporation - 17,600.00
Mr. Jones 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. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr.. Chairman, J. Robert
Thomas, Bueford B. Thompson and Joseph A. Brogan as members of the committee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of chlorination facilities et the Senage Treatment Plant.
Contract A covering general construction, Contract B (1) covering the furnishing
and installation of chlorinating equipment using Eallace and Tlernnn design nad
equipment, and Contract B (2) covering the furnishing and Installation of eh]orinatin(
equipment using Fisher and Porter design and equipment, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 2 p.m.. Monday. September 12. 196&. and to be opened at that
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boar before Council, Heyor Dillard inked if anyone hod an7 questions about the
advertisement, end IO representative preterit raising Bey question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proeeed uitb the opening of the bids; mhereepoo, tbe
City Clerk opened nad reid the foil?ming bids:
Bidder Contract A
English Constrnction Compnny, .
Inc. $119,500.00
Brock nnd Doris Company,
J. N. Turner & Company. Inc. * 124.000.00
Regional Construction Services,
Ina. 165,000.0B
Contract B (!) Contrnet B (2)
$54.000.00
5B.B77,46 $47,990~34
65,000.00 65,000,00
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Ir. Jones moved that the bids be referred to n committee to be appointed
by the #eyor rot tabulation, report nad recommendation to Council. the City Attorney
to prepare the pro~eF measure, or mensures.'in eccordsece mith the recommendation
of the committee. The motion mBS seconded by Mr. Wheeler end unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hlrst
and B. So Zimmerman os members of the committee.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINO: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the
Municipal Building. said proposals to be received by the City Clerk u~til
Monday, September lZ, 1066. and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, and ua represen-
tative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; ~hereupon. the City Clerk opened and read the one bid
received from DeYac, Incorporated, in the amount of $11,508.00.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mtyor for study, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorney to
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, SF., Chairman. J.ulian F.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Roger D. Young, representing the Fnirland
Conntry Club, requesting that e portion of its property located southeast' of Fairland
Road. N. W.. between Lakeview Drive and Interstate Route 591, Official Tax No.
i2471401, be re~oned fro= RS-3, Single Family Reslde~tia~ District, to SG-], General
Residential District, mas before Council.
the request for rezoning mas referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
Ireport and recommendation to Council.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. John Lewis Taylor, requesting that his
described as the east part of Lot 20, Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax
NO. 4121319, be' rqzoned from RG-2, General Residential District. to C-2, General
Commercial District. mas before Council.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Pollard and atanimoaal! adopted,
the reqaeat for rezoolag ems referred to the City Pin'sing ColmJsaloa for study,
report aid recommendation ko Council.
PURCHASE OF pROPERTY: A communication from Mr. C. L. iertz, offering to
sell to the City bt Roaooke · l.?O?-acre tract of land located om the southeast
corner of Salem Turnpike aid Thirty-sixth Street, N. M.. adjacent to the Fnlrvien
Elemeatiry School, at a net price of $T,800 instead of $8,000 ss previously offered,
una before Council.
Mr. Jotes moved that the offer be referred to a' committee composed or
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman, Julian F. Birst. Junes N. Kincaaon nad J.
Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation %0 Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler nad unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
S~REET LICHTS: The City Manager submitted a urltten report, recommending
the installation of street lights at various locations in the city.
Mr. Nh.cleF moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
#manger and offered the following Resolution:
(~17194} A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of s treat lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 29, page 493.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the foil.ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Leak, Perkins.n. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................... ~ ...........
NAYS: None ........................O.
STREET LIGHTS-STATE BI6HMAYS: The City Manager submitted the following
report uith reference to the installation of street lights on the Route 24 Project:
"Roanoke, Virginia
· September 12, 196b
Honorable Mayor nad City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
.anti.men:
The lighting in this area has been before the City Council
os to various aspects on a number of occasions. Through
necessity, the consideration of the total street pattern for
lighting has become divided into several parts. These are ns
fA) Elm Avenne - Jefferson Street to First Street.
(B) Route 24 - on Elm Avenue, S. E., from First Street to Fourth
Street, S.
(C) Route 24 from Fourth Street to Seventh Street. S. E.
(D) First Street. S. E., beta.em Bailiff Avenne and Third
Street.
(E) First Street, S. E.. beta.em Elm Avenue and Third Street.
This letter to Conncil is In part a report on the considera-
tion of these tatters and in part a recommendation where indicated.
Item fA) wan handled by the City Council at your meeting on
September 6, 1966.
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Item (B) pcrtnlos to tko llghtieg of tko npproachea nnd
bridges os Route 24, AS has bees previously reported to the
Coatcllo the Council requested that se attempt be sade to
secure ndditicoal State Hlghua! Department participation is
this Phase. After n meeting us this' mutter, the City nos In
receipt of n letter from the Hlghuay Departneet indicating
agreeeest thai'the State monl'd'i~lude mllhin the project the
nndergronnd facilities mhich laclode conduits and bases. This
agreement mba nnd is is line mJth ~n over-ell policy that mss
alBost simultaneously established os e stnte-mlde basis.
This still leaves, Is the bridges and approaches, the
aluminum poles and ldmiualres to be authorized aid ncqairid.
The estimate for these mnterfoza to be erected os bases
lastalled as n part of the Higkuny project is eom approx-
irately $16,000. This coat to the City is a reduction of
$5,000 to $6,000 under the original proJectiou,
i. .It is.recomeended thor the Council ap~ove the advertise-
Bent by the City for the purchase of the materials ce
this project.
2. It is recomuended that the council by resolution -
authorize the Appalachian Power Company to place these
lights in service, this involving 25 - 21,00o luuen Bev-
curt vapor li~ ts mith operating cost of $4.50 each per
month, or $13S0 per lear.
Item (C), mhich is Route 24 from FOurth Street to Seventh
Street, S. E., is still understudy and at n Inter date n report
mill follow to Council. This la not es pressing as the other
Batters on this project: and, additionally, until the Power
Coupan! and the Telephone Company have had an opportunity to more
fully consider their utility distribution In this area, It 15 not
knows as to whether underground, or overhead, 6r part of each
more feasible.
Item (D). when last discussed before Council, mas considered
as to whether it would be advisable to take this underground.
This is First Street along the east side of Elmmood Park. In
considering this, It mas necessary to approach it in the possibility
that all utilities, telephone, power and other COmmunication lines,
go underground or the net gain for the purpose of appearance mould '
be lost.
Field studies have been made by MFo Richard Snedegar at
Appalachian Roanoke Division T ~ D Depavtuent, Mr. R. M. Gardner
of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephoae Company,~nd Mr. N.
Rullins, Jr., Signals and Alarm Supervisor for the City.
Both Appalachian and the Telephone Company cnnld probably
9o underground. ~hey would hame some problem with power service
drop for buildings remaining. Additionally, the City ~onld hove
to go underground with primary service from the Cltyts pro l~rty
'line to the old library site and provide a transformer pad for
the Clty"s service. The priacipai concern is that the projected
urban renemol plans in this area of the City leaves soee
considerable question as to otili~ location nad which lariat felt
adtiaable and practical that extensive underground work be done
which may hare to be revised or replaced at O not-too-distant
date. The proposal is that overhead lighting be lnatalled on this
sector, mith the Telephone Company relocating its lines on the
poles so that there wonld not be a material increase In the
number of poles to provide the lighting.
Item (E) ~bich is First Street from Elm Avenue sooth to
connect nlrb Third Street was a point of inquiry by Council as
to whether this should go underground. There are considerable
overhead lines In this area; and for the purpose of a lighting
circuit and the few poles involved, it would be felt that for the
present overhead nonld present'little problem. If later the Clty
Council felt that this should 9° undergrouud,'then it is believed
that the Norfolk and #astern should be brought into a neetln9 to
consider the same in respect to their adJoinin9 ovechead
facilities.
This is submitted as report to the Council and'with the
recommendation that the Conncil by appropriate motion and resolu-
tion respectively approve Item I and Item 2.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Jullao F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst ·
City Manager*
~rter u discussion of the entire report of the City Manager, Hr. Wheeler
moved tbst Council concnr in the recommendations with reg!rd to the lighting of Elm
Avenue, $. E,, from First Street to Fourth Street, and offered the foilouJug
Besointion: ~
(~17195) A RESOLUTION directing the advertisement for bids .for supplying
cnrtuln olomiutm polea and luminaries to be installed oR Rim Avenue, $. £., (State
Ramie 24) on the new bridge and approaches, betmeeo 1st Street, S. E., nad 4th Siren!
S. E.; nnd providing for the placement end operation of said street lights.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution float No. 29, page 493.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. List nad adopted by the following vote:
AYgS: messrs. Dosme~l, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...............................
NAYS: None ............. ~ ..........
STATE HIGBMAYS: Council having authorized the City Homager to mote proper
application to the Virginia Bepartueut of Highways for the prograomJng of u project
for the iu@rovement of that portion of Dale Avenue, 5. £., from Vernon Avenue to the
east corporate limits, the City Manager submitted · written report, recommending tho
the State Highway Bepartuent be requested to eztendt~e programming of the pFoject tO
Nineteenth Street and that the city indicate its millingness to pay fifteen per cent
of the additional cost and provide the necessary right of
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard pointing out that the city
has approved the definite location of Route 24 only as far east as Seventh Street
and expressing the. opini~ that it should have u definite plan for the project from
Seventh Street to the east corporate limits, MF. Wheeler moved that Couocll concuF
the recommendation of the City Homager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17196) A R£SOLDT10N approving the pFOposal and requesting that the
State Highway Department's project for the lmproveuent and widening of $tate Route
24, at the Cit~*s east coFporate limits, he emi'urged to extend from said east
corporate limits ~esterly to 19th Street; and committing the City to pro, ida its
share, (15~), of the cost thereof., nod to provide necessary land to widen said
street to eighty (OD) feet.
(For full text,of Resolution, see Resolution Boo~ No. 29, page 494.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Lis~ and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, ?ertlnson, Pollard, Wheeler and YayoF
Dillard .............................. ~ ...... ?.
~A¥$: None ........................
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that the
new Raleigh Court Branch Library utll be dedicated at 4 p.m., Sandal, September 25,
1966, end that in orde£ to facilitate the transferring of boo~s end supplies it is
planned to close the present Raleigh Court Branch Librnrl for public use for the weal
from September 19 through September 24.
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Hr. Jules moved that the report be epproeed, received and filed, The
LIBRARIES: 'The City Naoager submitted o written reporl, udvJuJeg that nor
Is in progress In preparing application material for fends for the proposed Soethees~
Brntch Library.
la,this coteectioa, the Southeast Brnach Library Committee submitted the
following report:
"September 12, 1966
· TO: ROANOEE CITY COUNCIL ROANOER. VIRGINIA
The undersigned Committee wnn appointed by Council on June
22. 1965, to study and suggest pinna for construction of · branch
library Il the Southeast section of Roanoke. Your Committee mt
om August 16. 1966, et 7:30 P. N. in Buena Viste lB Jackson Park,
uith J. E. Dudley, representing the Southeast Civic League.
Lawrence B. Noell, representing the Southeast Lions Club and
Julian F. WUrst, City Mnnager. Both Or, Dudley and Mr. Noell
stated that they hud discussed the mailer uith the schools and
principal churches in the area and others, and that their
organizatioos recommend that the brnuch library be erected on the
Northeast corner of Jecksoo Park, near the intersection of
Montrcse Avenue, 13th Street, Taylor Avenue nnd Moreingside Street.
Your Committee mutes the folloming recommendations::
1. That the Southeast branch library be constructed in
and aoreingside Street. nad u plat is hereby attached
shaming the recommended location of said library.
2. That the Committee. along uith the City Runoger, be
authorized to employ an architect to draw the ~lans for
the building, subject to the'approval of Council.
3. That the Committee,. along with the City Manager, be
nuthoFlzed to file an opplJcnttoo for Federal funds
through the State Library Board, as an application most
be filed with the State Library Board thirty days
before its meeting, uhich is to be held in Richmond,
Virginia, on October 24, 1966.
4. That the City Manager,Julian F. Blrst, be added to the
Committee.
5. That the Committee be continued to assist in the plans
and specifications and for the purpose o,f making Such
recosuendotions to City Council as it may ~em advisable
from time to time.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Vincent S, ~heeler
Vincent $. Wheeler
S/ Nancy HEmes
Nancy Hines
Elizabeth M. Dremry
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard, Chairman"
After o discussion of the matter, Mr. Boswell raising the question as to
uhether or not the federal government mould decide what books ore to be placed in
the library and Mayor Dillard replyin9 it would not, Mr. Wheeler moved that Coutcil
concur in the recommendations of the committee and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(~17197) AN ORDINANCE relating to the construction of o new Southeast
Brnnch Library; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 29, page 495.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wan seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by'the following vote:
AYES: #easts. Boswell. Jones. Link. Ferhinsoa. P,Il,rd. Rheeler nad
Mayor Oillerd ................................. T.
NAYS: N,Be .........................O.
SCHOOLS: The City Homager submitted tbs f,il,elsa report, recommending
thus the city continue its participation iB the Neighborhood Y,ntb Corps Program
during the minter m,nibs:
"Roue,he. Virginia
September 12. 1966
Honorable eliot Iud City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Ou August 7. 196&. the summer program mum completed of the
use by the City of young men end m,men employed under the
Neighborhood Youth Corps Pr,gram. This nas coordinated through
TAP. One hundred thirty-six persons mere used by the City rot
apFroximste!y two end one-half mouths and these mere employed in
the Public W,rko. Parks and Recreation end Police Detriments.
This usu t,tully financed by the Federal government.
The Cltyts experience w t~ this pr,gram mas good. The
attendance of the individuals employed to the job and duty was
in the great majority of high quality end the availability of
this personnel was of considerable value to the various mark
projects to which they mere assigned. TAP. has non advised that
there is available under the Neighborhood Youth Corps n program
for employment during the winter. This would commence about
September 23 and extend for four to five months. The work meek
per enrolleemould be approximately 28 hours on generally u
scale of three full days, plus one-half day ut $1.25 per hour.
This. again, would be financed by the Federal government.
Based on the'projected mor~ of the City and the opportunity
of experience of the past summer, the follominO program of enroll-
ment has been proposed by the Fersonnel Department, Porks and
Recreation Department and the Public Works Department.
Engineering -
Surveying Crem Aides 2
Street Creu Aides 25
Maintenance of City Property -
Maintenance Aides 3
Custodian Aides 6
Garage -
Mechenic*s Aide~ 4
Service Assistant*s Aides 4
Storekeeper Aides 2
Sanitation Division
Sanitation Aides 20
Laboratory Aide 1
Maintenance Aides 2
Public Rorks Department Special TaskForce -
Landscape Aides 12
Parks and Recreation -
Park Maintenance Aides 10
Total 91
Unless there would be objection by the City Council, it mould
be proposed to proceed with this program.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
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After u discussion of the matter, Mr. Jeans voicitg, the opinion that the
program shoeld be handled fl seth ri. may an ROt to eocouruge achooldropouta, Mr.
Rheeler moved that Council concur l.o the recommendation of the City Manager and
that the mutter be referred to the City Attoroey rot preparetioe or the proper
measure. The motloe mos seconded by Mr. ~iah and unanimously adopted .... :
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having accepted u plan
for mideoiug and improving Colonial Avenue, S. M.,und buviog directed the City
Manager to eegotlute for the necessary laud, the City Ruouger submitted a mritteo
report, advising that Ralph L. and Lottie R. Stiaaett, omners of property ut the
northeast corner of Colonial Arenue and Clenrfleld Road, S. N., have agreed to
accept the ann of $~,422.30 for 3049.20 square feet of their land, and recommeoded
that the offer be accepted.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager mud offered the followlog emergency Ordinance:
(=17198) A~ ORDINANCE authorizing amd dlrectfa9 the acquisition of
approximately 3049.20 square feet of land for the uidenJng and improvement',of
portions Of Colonial Avenue, S, M. and Clearfleld Road, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 496.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoptIoo of the Ordinance. The motion was secooded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ...... L ......................... ?,
NAYS: None ........................O.
CIT~ MANAGER: The City Mn agar submitted a written report, requesting
Association in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 23 to October 26. 1966.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
following report on changes in ~e personnel of the Fire Department and the Police
Department for the month of August, 1966:
"Roanoke. Virginia
September 12, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Fire and the Police Depart-
ment as of August 31, 1966:
*Fire Department
touring the month of August 1966 the following personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
EMPLOYED DISMISSED RESIGNED
Howard M. Martin, Jr. Bruce D. Devine John E. Klrtley
MILITARY TRAINING
(1) J. H. Orewry from August 17 for 15 days
Oa Septenber 1', 1966, there sere six (6) vacancies in the Fire
*Police Department ~
*Officer Harold E, Shackle! resigaed August 15, 1966
Hr, Joseph A, Lynch hired as Police Officer August i, 1966
Hr, Alfred L, Braun hired aa Police officer August 16, 1966,
Hr, Alfred E, Trnyaham hired ns Police Officer August 16, .1966
Hr, DaVid A, #illard hired as Police Officer August 16,'1966
Hr, Fraah J, Ross, III, hired ns Police Officer Asguat 16, 1966
Begin.sing Septenber 1,: 1966, ae have 12 vacancies,t
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F, Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Hannger'
Mr, Jones saved that the report be received nad filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr, Rheeler and unanimously adopted,
CROSSOYRRS-SIDENA£K, CURO A~D GUTTER: Council having referred the complan
of Hr, J, Granger HacfnFlnne of the traffic hazard nhich ia his opinion will be
created by the installation of crossovers on both Crystal Spring Avenue and Taenty-
particularly in view of the absence of sidewalk, curb and gutter on Twenty-second
Street. to the City Hanager for study and report nith regard to the crossovers and
the possibility of marking out un agreement with the property owner for the construe.
tiaa of sidenalk, curb and gutter on Twenty-second Street. the City Hnnager submitte~
the follonin9 report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 9, 1966
Honorable Hayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia,
Gentlemen:
The following is submitted ns n report on the driveway entrances
for the Seven-Eleven Store at 22nd Street and Crystal Spring Avenue,
S, #.. nhicb was bro~t to the City Council's,attention at your last
neeting on September 6, b~ Hr. J. Granger aacfarlane. If the Council
would so receive, this nould be submitted to you at your meeting of
September 12. 1966.
Hr. Clark, City Engineer, a~ I hove viewed the location as
proposed: the parking area in front of the store is paved to 22nd
Street pavement on that side of the property and it has been agreed
to by the builders and their architect that a 6-inch asphalt curb
will be constructed along the property line mhich mould limit the
driveway entrances to 40 feet, there being two such entrances
possible, The space mould be a RS-foot curb strip from the Crystal
Spring corner, then a 40-foot drlveuay and a 22~-foot curb. then a
4D-foot driveway and then a 2R~-foot curb to the alley at the rear
of the pro~ ray line. This mould op~ar to be reasonably satisfac-
tory with the pedestrian walk area being on the paved section.
adjacent to the actual street roadway. *No Parking* signs would be
installed along the 2Rnd Street side.
I have talked nith Mr. Garry Clay, architect, and owner*s
representative, aha advises that they would be agreeable to the
construction Of a standard 5-fo~ concrete sidewalk and curb and
gutter along the RRnd Street side on a 50-50 basis with the City.
Standard drivemay crossovers to be constructed in the sidennlk
and curb and gutter on the sane spacing arrangement as noted above.
This would be a considerable more desirable method of handling
the situation as It would give better pedestrian protection along
the street and mould improve the street generally and benefit
drainage. It mould he recommended that the City Council approve the
City*s participation with the project to be handled out of current
sidewalk, curb and gutter funds with the City to ask the owner's
contractor to construct some, acceptable unit prices of the City
to reimburse for its SO percent.
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Ox. Crystal Spring Avenue the original oeser*s request nos
for s 40-fook, driueuuyo This would here .r~woved one or
trees. They hbv~ u~reed to 25 fe~et OR the tortheusk corner mhich
should eot effeet oey trees. It is eot felt thet this drlvemsy
entrance cow be reasonably declined. On street parking could be
prohibited to the 22nd Street coreero
It is felk that the over-ell'traffic queflioe'uhlch ubs'
reined es to this mstt~ uouJd perheps be opeo to variances
opimioe. However, it is felt thor the above-described errse0e-
neet would be o relatively effective method of huedilog traffic
uJth the wioluuu probleus OR 22ed Street mud Cryflo~ Spring.
There Bill be increased trnffic no doubt es s result or this
business. Sut if the business is to be established, there is no
uny to ovoid such. The City now has traffic and ~urkiug problems
ultb respect to the established bUsllesseu already JR the urea
Bed these may be ne more difficult to relate than the new arrange-
It is felt that It is the extent to which 8 report cmn be
wade in this matter. Spot zoning very often produces questions
and problems as has been this situation and such should be kept
in mind by nil nba ore concerned with zoning when special requests
rot resuming are snbuitted ned when it is knoun that zoning
cannot be handled ms a conditional Batter.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Slrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
In this connection, n group of residents in the oreo appeared before
Council in opposition to the proposed crossovers with Hr. J. Granger Macfsrlune
Hr. Frank M. Rogers, Jr., Attorney. representing the Southland Corporatio~
owner of the pro~ roy in question, stated that his client would be willing to
construct only one forty-foot crossover on Twenty-second Street instead of two, the
crossover to be centrally located between Crystal Spring Avenue and the alley, and
uould also be willing to construct the sidewalk, curb and gutter on Twenty-second
Street at its entire expense.
After a further discussion of the matter. Mr. Macfarlane still objecting
to the crossover on Crystal Spring Avenue. but the majority of Council being of the
opinion that the crossover on Crystal Spring Avenue is necessary if there is to be
a crossover on Twenty-second Street. Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the repot
of the City Manager with the exceptions that only one forty-foot crossover will be
constructed on Twenty-second Street. that the crossover will be centrally located
between Crystal Spring Avenue and the al'ley at the rear of the property in question
and that the property owner wtll construct the sidewalk, curb and gutter on Twenty-
second Street mt its entire expense. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and
Mr. Link then moved that the City Manager be directed to make an invest-
igation of all permits granted in recent years for the construction of crossovers
in excess of thirty feet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the City Manager be directed to make on lnvestigu-
tion of nil'abandoned crossovers for the purpose Of ascertaining whether OF not the
street bas been properly restored by the property owner ns required in the City Code
The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell mad unanimously adopted.
Hr, Pollard saved that the City Manager be directed to make st Investiga-
rial or the condition of sidewalks in donntonn Roanoke. The motion was seconded
Mr, Jones and unanimously adopted.
DEPART#£RT OF PORLIC WRLFARR: The City manager ambulated the following
report, recommending that n new section be added to the City Code to provide for the
receipt, handling sad disbursement of proceeds of the sale of reel estate
recipients of public welfare in sccordacce with a change in state law:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 12, 19kb
Honornble Mayor nnd City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemeh:
Because of the time factor, it is necessary to bring before
Council a former Public Welfare Department Public Assistance client
who owned real property, on which property a lien nas placed.
which client has been forced to vacate the property because it Is
located in a Redevelopment area.
The Roanoke City Redevelopme~ and Housing Authority is
offering $4,500 to Georgia S. Tyree for her property located at
1739 Westport Avenue, S. W.. identified by official No. 1210624.
Commissioeer*s No. 33654, Lot 18, Block 12, Westliew.
The client is purchasing a house at a sale price of
located at 605 Tenth Street, N. W. The property to be purchased
is listed under Cummissiouer*s No. 3136, Official No. 2121305, Lot
6, Block 2, Moormnn.
From October 1. 1963, through April 1, 1965, Georgia Tyree mas
awarded Old Age Assistance totaling $1,290.50. Revision by the 1964
General Assembly now makes it possible for the local agency to assent
to such sale, release the original lien and establish a lien on the
newly purchased property. The Welfare manual indicates that'*during
the interval between such sale or taking and the purchase of other
real property, the proceeds shall be paid to th~ local board and held
by it until such purchase I made**
The Real Estate Agency and the Roanoke City Redevelopment and
Housing Authority indicate that certain improvements would be
necessary onth~property at 605 Tenth Street, No N** before Mrs.
Tyree cnn occu~ the dwelling. Estimates of the improvements Indicate
that they mill exceed tho $500 difference in the sole price and the
advanced age, (88) and bet son*s disability, these improvements seem
necessary.
Whec she sells her property to the Authority, it is necessary
that she pay to the City the amount of the lien, $1,2B0.$0. it is
necessary that the City have n procedure of accepting this money,
holding it for the client and thenbeing able to return the money
to her and establish, as stated above, u lien on the new property.
The City Attorney~ha~ prepared and mill have available ut the
Council meeting on September 12 an instrument by which this may be
accomplished. Time ia a factor in the settlement of the purchase
by the Authority and that 15 the reason for asking permisiicn to
insert this on the agenda.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered tho following emergency Ordinance:
(317199) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 2. of Title V of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 19S6. relating to the Cltyts Finance, by adding to said chapter
new section to provide for the receipt; handling and disbursement of proceeds of the
provisions of Chapter 460 of the 1964 Acts of Assembly of Virginia; and providing fo~
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 49?.)
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#v. Ferkiusos moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The motion wis
seconded by' Mr. Pollard iud adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Doauell, Jones, LIsh, ~rkieson, Pollard, Wheeler iud Wuyor
NA~S: None ........................g.
AUDITORIUH-COLISEUW: The City Mueuger submitted the follouleg communica-
tion rrna Associated Architects nad Engineers of Roanoke requesting permission to
proceed with soil tests *ut the Civic Center site:
'September 12, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard
Municipal Building
Roanoke, ¥1rgJaim
Dear Muy~' Dillard:
Ne would like to get authorization from City Council to proceed
with the soil tests at the Civic Center site. These tests are
necessary lo order for us to design the most economical founda-
tion system for the buildings. Also, contractors bidding on the
rough grudieg work uust know how much rock excavation is involved
in order to submit a firm quotation.
have decided that the mark should be done us follows:
(a) Six test borfug~ should be made under 'the building locations.
Two bo~lug~ each would be nude under the Auditorium, Exhibit
Hall. and Coliseum. These test holes mould extend to rock
and then the rock would be core drilled to a depth of ten feet
below the estimated foundation le~el.
(b) The eniire site should be explored math a seismograph ia order
to determine accurately the contour of the rock and the density
of the rock.
(c) Four test borings to rock should be made at the extreme
corners of the site in order to check the seismic readings.
He.estimate the total cost of this work at $3500 to $4000. We can
9et a firm total price on the seismic exploration; however the
price for drilling earth and rock will be on a cost per lineal foot
basis. Normally earth drilling will cost about $3.50 per lineal
foot and rock coring about ST.BO per lineal foot.
After the ten test borings and seismic explorations are completed,
me mill then decide if additional core drilling should be done.
This decision will depend on the results of the testing done. The
cost of fnrther drilling mill he in addition to the $3500 to }4DDO
estimate previously mentioned.
As soon as me'receive your authorization to proceed, we will obtain
a quotation from u reputable testing laboratory. Please let us
know if yon have any questions concerning thiswork.
Yours very truly,
ASSOCIATED ARCIilTECTS ~ ENGINEERS OF ROA'/OEE
$/ John Chappelear
John Chappelear'
The City Manager verbally recommended that Council authorize the Associuted
Architects and Engineers of Roanoke to proceed with the soil tests.
exceed $5,0~. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BODGET-CIT¥ CLEB£-CIT¥ CODE: The committee appointed to study the questio
of including the men Housing e·d Hygiene Ordi··nce ·nd the nam Zoning Ordin··ce lu ·
supplememt to the City Code, es mell ms having ·dditio··l copies of v·rious sections
of tko City Code printed in booklet form, submitted the following report:
*September 12o 1966
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
At your meeting of September 6, 1966, yon referred to the under-
signed committee the question of including the mew Housing ·nd
Hygiene Ordinance end the ueu Zoning Ordinance in · supplement to
the City Code, and of buying additional copies or such sections os
the Rousing nad Hygiene Ordinence. the Zoning Ordinance end the City
Charter printed la booklet form.
After thorough consideration, your committee believes th·t the
amendments to the City Code, through end inclcding the Zoning
Ordinance), should be printed as u supplement to the present City
Code, thereby bringing s·Jd Code up to date, ·nd me so recommend.
There mos included in the 1966-b? Budget $1100 for this purpose.
Based upon the price of $3220, this addition m ill cost · pprox-
tmately $1900, Mhich Js some SDOO more than mas included in the
Budget for the purpose; houever, since the cost chargeable against
the appropriation concerned leans largely on the legislative action
Of the Council, me do not.recommend au additional appropriation at
this time, but think that the motter of additional funds should be
delayed until later in the year mhen the Clerk might give a more
Concerning the question of printing additional copies of the
Code sectigns dealing mith the Zoning Ordinance.and the Housing and
Hygiene Ordinance to be bound.in booklet form, me recommend that
such copies es are needed be prepared on the cityts muitiiith equip-
ment, mhich should result in ~ lomer per copy cost and a lomer
charge being made against the citizens mhd need them.
Since the City Charter is included in the Code, me do not
think that it should be printed in booklet form until there ls o
demonstrated need for it in quantities justifying the cost of the
printing. In the meantime, copies of the Charter cnn be made on
the city*$ reproduction equipment us needed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Frank N~ Pe~ lnson, Jr.
Frank No Ferkinson. Jr., Chairman
S/ John N. Dos~ell
John #. Bosaell
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J,.iobert Thomas"
Mr. Bosmell moved that Conncil adopt the report of the committee. The
motion mas sec.onded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
CITY MARKET: The committee appointed to tubal'ate bids received on
remodeling the Parker Seafood Store (Stalls 32. 34. 36 and 38) at the Roanoke City
Market submitted the folloaing report; recommending that the Ion bid of Regional
Construction Services, Incorporated, in the amount of $14,625, be accepted and the
additional sum of $7,125 be'appropriated:
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 12, 1966
Your appointed committee has met to consider the bids received
by the City Council on September 6, 1966, for remodeling the stalls
used and proposed to be used by Parher*s Seafood Store at the City
Market.
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Bids mere advertised Ju tun ultereutes. Alteraste A mas. tar
remodeling stalls 34. 36 smd 38. Alternste D mss for rnmodeliag
the same stalls, plus the addition of stnll'32. Each'aiterxate
lacladed an item note ss to the cost of mark lm the toilet and
office in stall 39 ns this expense mould be assumed by Parker and
insofar Judging as the City's net cost is concerned, could be
dedccted from the bid.
Lan bid au Alternate A, less toilet nod office Il stall 39, is
from Aluma Sales & Service for $12,319.40. Second nas Regional
Construction Services for $13,015.
Lan bid OB Alternate B, less the toilet sad office work Jn
stall 39, mss from Regional rot $~4,125. Second lan mas from
Alama for $14,278.40.
The appropriation lB the 1966-61 budget Is in the amount of
$?,?00. This figure is someubat belch the bids. Because of this
obvious difference, it is felt a detailed apprnisal 6f the situa-
tion should be presented and considered.
The mark proposed to be accomplished at the store mould be as
follous:
Demolition uork in existing structure to include brick columns,
trout mall, partition mall, ~oolek floor, freezek floor, display
cases, floor to get at old soil pipe, ceiling;
Plumbiaq ~ork - Replace existing 3" soil line mith 4" line.
relocnteradiotors, new floor drains, hook-up lavatory and commode
in barb. neu drains lo cooler, aeu coils in cooler and freezer, new
dour spouts, cut and cap refrigeration lines. ~over steam line;
Block ~ BFtCk #ark - New block and brick mcrk aa front of store
and in.support of I bens ceiling Joist. (Block math brick casing)
Concrete Work - Repair or replace all floor torn ap, troxel smooth
and slope to drains.
Tile ¥,~rk - Cover oil floor except freezerand cooler and office
with quarry tile. Office to get vinyl asbestos floor.
Store Front - Erect hem metal and 91ass store front .along out-
side of all stalla to be remodeled.
Ceiltnq - Remove existing c~iling and replace sltb Rem suspended
24" x 24" mineral tile ceiling.
Electrical Work - Install nam overhead flourescent lighting,
instill all neu electric service to stalls install new ~eceptacles
Paintioq - Cover ali new mark and rep3int remainder of stalls
remodeled.
Contrnctor will provide public safety shield as necessary to
protect people In area of construction, provide needed security
of storeduring construction, coordinate work with storekeeper so
Office and Toilet -.To be constructed during other remodel-
ing and paid for by Lessee by reimbursement to City of Roanoke of
costs involved.
In November 1965, Mr. G..B. Parker approached the Market
Manager concerning the remodeling 6f his stalls (36 and 38) in the
· City Warket Building. When a cooperative spirit was shown by
in the 1966-67 budget ($?,?00.00).
Now a fourth stall has become available which Mr. P~rker mill
take an option on if included ia the remodeling. .
figures:
Prior to 1966:
Parker"s rent ............ $150.00 per month (stalls 36 and 38)
Length of lease .......... 60 days
Parker's rent ............ $225.00 per month (stalls 34, 36 and 36)
Length of lease .......... 60 days
Future (subject to remodeling): ~
Porker*s rent ........ $300.00 per month (stalls 32. 34, 36 and 30)
Length of lesae ...... 10 lears
Remodeling Purtlcelura:
Alternate B coat .....
Personal coat . .
ssssmed bl Porker .... ?00 00
Total coat to Cltl
of remodeling ................................... $14,125.00
Appropriation
Budget ........................................... TtT00,O0
Balance .................................... ~
Additional rest received os atalla
32 and 34 for 4 lears ........................... $ ?,200.00
Total rest, atolls 32, 34, 36 ~ 38
for 4 lears $14,400.00
The additional rent from the tug stalls which Mr. Porker has taken
option on alii in 4 years more than cover the additional appropria-
tion needed.
The total rent from the four stalls will cover the entire cost Of
the remodeling In 4 years.
Comparative figures on Mr. Parker*s Toners operation vs. hia City
Market operation are:
City Market Towers
Cost by Square Foot $0.31 $0.14
The cost of.remodeling man underestimated for the following
reaaosa:
1. Coils in the cooler were not included, jurisdiction not Clearly
understood.
2. Plumbing and plasa were not in detail.
3. Estimate did not specify floors being torn up.
4. Increaaed coat of labor smd supplies.
5. The estimate was made on 3 stalls. 34, 36 and 39.
Mr. Parker mill contribute on his ~rt about $9.100.00. This
mill be for hia business equipment: ~alk-in Cooler, Nalk-in
Freezer, Ice Bin, Fish Case and his Office Equipment. It might
bemell to note that Mr. Parker placed an order for this business
equipment on Auguat 25, 1966, and he ~xpecta delivery in about
Slx to eight ueeks.
The committee feels that along with the rehabilitation of the
market area it is also. necessary that the City mill have to under-
take reoovatibns l~ the market building itself lo order to
stabilize and assure continuation of the businesses in the building.
Parker has been in business in the market since it was opened in 1923.
NO doubt, ss time progresses other stall renovation wort will become
necessary. The presen~ budget includes some additional monies for
painting, etc. at the b~llding.
Your committee feels that it is important and neceaaory that
this morkbe undertaken and that the'above outline lndJcatea that
it can be economically justified.
It is recommended the City Council accept the low bid of
$14,825 from Regional Construction Services, Incorporated, nJth $700
to be reimbursed by Parker Seafood smd that the Council by budget
ordinance amendment appropriate the difference of $7,125. Of thin
appropriation, $700 will be as revenue from reimbursement with the
net nam sppro~ristion being
Respectfully submitted,
S/ David K. Link
David K. Link, Chairman
S/ Julian F, Hlrst
Julian F.' Hirst
S/ Donald R, Nolen
Donald R. Nolen'
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Mr. LJsk waved thee Council celclV in the recounendstionSo! the committee
ntd offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the ~roposel of Regionel
Colstrection Services, Incorporated:
(mi?200) AN ORDINANCE authorizing end directing the reeodelieg of Stalls
32, 34, 36 end 38 at the City Market O~ilding bi'~gloeel Construction Services,
Incorporated, for the gross sum of $14,825 upon certain terns nnd conditions by
accepting a bid mede to the City for such improvements; rejecting · certain other
bid nude for sbld uorh; ted providing Var an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No. 29, page 499.)
Mr. Lish waved the adoption of the Ordinance... The notion mas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pe'rhinsoe, Pollard, Wheeler and
Rsyor DJilerd-~ ..............................
NAYS: Nose ........................O.
Mr. Link then offered the following emergency O~ inance appropriating the
additional sum of $?.125:
(~17201) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section n64, "Maintenance of
City Property,' of the 1966-67 Approprietion Ordinance, and ~ oviding for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 29, page 499.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordim ace. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Whee~er and
Mayor Dillard .......... ~ .....................
NAYS: None ........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
COXSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS: Council having deferred action on an Ordinance unending that
portion of Ordinance No. 16536. providing that the BlueRidge ET¥ Association
shall have as its trensnrer the treasurer of the City of Roanoke end that its
finances and bookkeeping nnd accounting procednres shall be under the general contrt
of the City Auditor of the City of Roanoke. so that the Association. if it so
desires, cea elect its owe treasurer and control its corporote finances, bookkeeping
and accounting procedures, pending receipt of · formal request from the Board of
Directors of the Blue Ridge ETY Association, the wetter mas again before the body.
In this connection, Mr. E. Dana Cox, Jr.. Vice President and General
Manager of Blue Ridge ETV Association, Incorporated, appeared before Council nnd
presented copy of a Resolution adopted.by the Board of Directors.of the Blue Ridge
ET¥ Association making the request.
Council being of the opinion that it shonld have a signed copy of the
Resolution, Mr. Wheeler moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of the body. Yh~ motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously
adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY pROPERTY: #oyor Dillard presented a telegram from the
;-H,mumble A. MilIIo Roberts,o, United StatesSeoote, advising that theGeeerol
Services Administration has agreed to recommend for R,on,he n $3,000,000 post ,trice
n $5,500.000 federal office bulldiog and · proposed $1,250,000 renovation of the
present post-office building space vacated by facilities moving to the men building;
also, · commulicotioo from Senator B,hefts,ri. sdvtsingthnt the report of the Genera
Services Administration wes officially submitted to the Public N,fha Committee of
the United States Senate nad the Public Works C,maltine of the House of Represen-
tatives on Septewber 9, 1966. that he has urltten o letter to the Choirwoo of the
Seoete Public N,rko Uomwittee requesting prompt action on these three recomuended
projects end suggesting that Council ask the H,o,robie Richard H. P,ri. House of
Representatives, to request similar notion on the part of the House Public R,rko
Committee.
In a discussion of the matter. OF. Jones suggested that the Mayor contact
Congressman Puff for the purpose of ascertaining ahem committee hearings will be
held nlrb a view of appearing Ut the hearings along with Vice Mayor Kheeler and other
city officials.
After o further discussion of the matter, Rr. Boswell stating that he
u,mid not he opposed to the proposed buildings If he knew they were to he erected in
n satisfactory location. Rt. Rheelev offered the following Resolution heartily
concurring in the recommendation made by the General Services Administration and
cOmmending the General Services Administration and Senator Rohertson for the
positions they hare taken:
(~17202) A RESOLUTION relating to the proposed construction of certain
new Federal buildings in the City and the renovation of poFttons of the main Post
Office building in said City.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 29. page 500.)
Rr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinsoo and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: Heists. Jones. Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Rheeler and #ayor
Dillard ........................................ 6.
NAYS: Rt. R,swell ...................1.
#r. #heeler then moved that the telegram and communication from Senator
Robertson be received and filed. The notion was seconded by Rr. Lisk and unanluousll
adopted.
ROT IONS AND RISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having declared September 1. 1966. as M,alu Day.
at which time on exchange of the flags of the City of Roanoke and the City of W,nlm
was nude between Rayor Dillard and the HonorableRyun Chul Kin, Ambassador from the
Republic of Korea to the United StaRs, Rt. Lisk pointed out that CWO William C.
St,vail sbu is stationed in Korea had a flu9 of the City of Roanoke made st his own
expense in order that the Mayor of R,nlm might receive the fin9 on that day while
observing Roanoke Day rather than waiting for the flag presented to Ambassador Klm.
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Mr. Link moved that the City Attoroe7 be directed to pre.re the proper
me.sere in recognition of rte action or cwo stovello The motion mas seconded b7 Hr.
Jones end unanimously adopted.
STATE CORPORATION COMMISSIOn-FIRE i~ROTKCTION: Haler Dillard presented
notice of e public heatlog of the State Corporation Commission ut 10 o.m.o November
2, 1966, ia Richmond, Virginia. for the purpose of determining mhether public
Interest requires that the Virginia Fire Safetp Regulations, us amended, should be
further amended, etd mhut, Jf uny, amendments should be made thereto.
Hr. Ferhloaoo moved that the notice be received and filed nad that 8
copy thereof be referred to the City Attorney for his information. The motion men
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLU# CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. S. Lemis
LJonberger end W. Coertne7 King. Jr** have qualified es members of the CiO! of
Roanohe Redevelopment nod Housing AuthorJt~ for terms of roar years each beginning
September 1, 1966.
Hr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion wes
seconded by NF. LJsh end unanimously adopted.
On notion of MFo Jones. seconded by Mr. Perkioson and unanimously
adopted, the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTE ST:
/City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING,
Monday. September 19, 1966.
A quorum foiling to appear, the meeting uus adjourned.
A P P R 0 V E D
ATTEST:
lty Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, September 26, 1966,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met Jn regular meeting ia the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, September 26, 1966, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, mitb Mayor Dillard presiding,
PRESENT: Councilmen John W, Dosmell, James E, Jones, David K. Llsk,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, St,, Vincent S. Wheeler and #ayor Renton Oo
Dlllurd ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFIEERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Nirst, City Manager, Mr. James N,
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened mith a prayer by Reverend Paul R.
Mhlte, Pastor. Ninth Street Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the organiaational meeting held on
Thursday, September 1, 1966, the regular meeting held on Monday, September 6, 1966,
and the regular meeting held on Monday, September 12, 1966, having been furnished !
each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Lisk, seconded by Mr. Mba.let and unanimous]
adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.!
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AMD STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bid~ on
the drilling of drainage wells at various locations in the Williamson Road area,
said proposals 'to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, September 26,
1966, and'to be opened at that hour before Council~ Mayor Dillard asked if anyone
had an~ 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 one bid received from Frank N.
Martin Drilling Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $29,B20.00.
Mr. Jones 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 in accordance with the recommendation of the committee.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John N. Boswell, Chairman, Julian F. Htrst
and B.'Clet~s Broyles as m~mb~rs of the committee.
COAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furntshin~ the coal
requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period from October 1, 1966, through
September 30, lgB?, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk'until'2 p.m.,
Monday, September 26, 1966, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions abost the advertisement, and no repre-
sentative present rSising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
foll~wing bids:
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Bidder Furnace Coal Stoker Coal
Blair Pltzar Coal amd Fuel
Company, Incorporated - $6.90 per ton
Hunter ~ Cummings Company $7.15 per ton 7.00 per ton
Old Dominion Coal Corporation 7.50 per ton 7.30 per ton
Hr. Bheeler moved that the bids b~ referred to a committee to be appointed
by the mayor for tabulation, report and recommeadntioo to Council, the City ~ttorne
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance ulth the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
mayor Dillard appointed Ressrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman, Julian F.
Blrst and Bi*ford B. Thompson as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-WATER DEPARTREHT: Council having filed a* interim
report of the City Ha.anger in connection with a request that it reduce to uriting
a verbal agreeuent made in 1950 mitb the Hunt Heirs, Hr. and Mrs. Vance E. eailey
and Bp, and HFS. J. Lo Hay with regard to an easement over a tmo-£oot strip of land
aimed by the Hunt Heirs at the end of Kellogg Avenue, N. W** and an easement over
the property of Hr. and HFS. Bailey in connection with furnishing ingress and egress
as well os public utilities, to both the Bailey and May pFoperty, in which rep*vt
the City Ranager stated that he cannot see how the city is involved in the matter,
the Bailey property, appeared before the body and requested that the two-foot strip
Of land be condemned by the City of Roanoke, Hr. Pearson stating that his client
plans to ~ubuivide his property if Kellogg Avenue is extended and expreasing the
opinion that it would be to the cityts interest to extend the street.
Hr. Talfourd H. Kemper, Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Hay, appeared
before Council and explained that the only interest of his clients is to o~tain
access to their property.
The Reverend Robert .Hunt, representing the Hunt Heirs, reviewed steps
taken by the above property owners to obtain an easement over the strip of land and
stated that the matter is still open to negotiation as far as he is concerned.
Mr. Pearson indicating a willingness to negotiate further with the Hont
Heirs, Mr. Mheeler moved that the request for condemnation be filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
pETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. M. K. Cunnlngbam, Jr.,
transmitting a report on the inspection of the police lockup by the Division on
August 22, 1966, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the communication and report be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. ~, K. Cunningham, Jr** Director,
Dlviaion of Corrections of the Department *of ~elfare and Institutions, transmitting I~
a report on the inspection of the clay'jail by the Division on August 22 1966 r~
was before Council.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the communication end report be received amd
filed, The motion uts seconded by Mr. Perkinson end unanimously odopted,
ZONING: A petition of thirteen residents of the 500 block of Marshall
Avenue, S, M** requesting that property located on the south side of Harsh,Il
.Avenue, betueen Fifth Street and Sixth Street, described, as Lots I - 13, inclusive,
,lock 4, Lenin Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1120301 - 1120314, inclusive, be rea,ned
from c-l, office and Institutional District, to C-4, Central Business District
Expansion Area,~mas before Council.
M£. Nheeler moved that the request for fez,ming be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
.ZONING: A communication from Mr. Les*er R. Kngleby. et ux., requesting
that property located on the southwest corner of Patterson Avenue and Tenth Street,~
S. N., described as Lot 9, Block 24, Sensabaugh Rap, Official Tax No. 1112606, be
fez,ned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, was before Council.
Hr. Jones moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
BUDDET-CORPE~SATION BOARD: A notice from Mr. G. Edmond Massle, Chairman,
advising that the Compensation Board ~ill meet at 9 a,m.. October 4, 1966, in the
State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, for 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 six months* period beginning January 1, 1967,
and ending June 30, 1967, and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and
ending June 30, 1960, uhich meeting will be adjourned from day to day until its
purpose shall hare been accomplished, mas before Council.
After a discussion of the matter, Council indicating that it will decide
whether or not it will be represented at the hearing when it receives copies of
the proposed budgets of the above officials, Mr. Lisk moved that the notice be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously
adopted.
ACTS OF ACKNORLRDGENENT-SCDOOLS: A communication from Dr. E. N. Rush*on.il
expressing his appreciation for the Resolution recognizing his services as
Superintendent of Schools, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
PROCLAMATIONS-UNITED FUND: A communication from Mr. Charles D. Fox, III,!!
Campaign Chairman, United Fund Of Roaooke Valley, Incorporated, advising that
the governing bodies of Roanoke Valley are being asked to adopt Resolutions in
support of the Roanoke Valley United Fu~d Campaign and asking that the Council of
the City of Roanoke adopt such a Re~olution, uss before Council.
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Mr, ~hneler moved that the Mayor be directed to Issue a proclamation
endorsing ~he campaign. The motion nas aecon~ed by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted,
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The folloulog communication from the Roanoke City. School
!Hoard, requesting that $15,711 be app~opriated for an Adult Hasle Education program,
representin~ ninety per cent or the total amount of $i?,4SY. nhich will be reimbursed
from federal funds, was before ~ouncil:
"September 22,,1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The~Roanoke. Clty School Board et its meeting September 130 1966,
approved an Adult Basic Education Program under the Economic
O~portunity Act, Title II, Part H, contingent upon approval by
the State Hoard of Education and appropriation by Roanoke City
The cost of this ~rogram ~s $17,457o00, 90~ of which uill be relm-
$15,711.00, which Mill be reimbursed from federal funds.
S/ A. F. Fisher
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
'(~17203) AN ORDZNA~CE to ameod and reordaln Sec'tio~ n33000, "Schools -
Project No. 35,# of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and p'roviding for an
Dillard .................................................
i! mittln) u request of t he City Clerk that $1600 be appropriated to cover the cost of
i! the ~pproprlation is unavoidable and necessary and recommending that the appro-
l priatJon be made. '
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
ti Manager and offered the folloxing emergency Ordinance:
(n17204) AN ORDINAHCE to amend nad reordlln Section w2, "Clerk°" of the
1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for nn emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinance~ see Ordinnnne R,oh No. 30, page 1.)
Mr. Pollnrd moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones nnd nd,pled by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lash, Perkins,n, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: Hr. D,swell ......................................................1.
Mr. Do'well then moved that the City Wannger and the City Attorney be
directed t~ determine ~hether or not the City of Roanoke cnn publish legal notices
in a local weekly newspaper rather thnn n local daily newspaper nnder the provisions
of the City Charter, and, if so, what, if any, savings could be effected thereby.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Rbeeler and unanimously nd,pled.
DUDGET-PLANNING: The City manager submitted a written report transmitting
n communication from the Planning Director advising that the Draftsman I in the
Planning Department is supposed to receive an increase in pay from $360 per month
to $400 per month effective October 1, 1965, but that the budget request for the
salary increase was inadvertently based on November 1, 19§6, the City Manager
recommending that $20 be transferred from the Extra Relp account in the Planning
Department budget to corer the additional month.
Mr. Perhinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17205) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~O3, #Piannino
Commission,# of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was second*,
by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Mansger submitted the
following report recommending that ~250 be transferred from Maintenance of Building
and Property to Food, medical and Housekeeping Supplies under Section ~61, "Main-
tenance of City Property," of the 1966-67 budget:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 26, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide for tho transfer of ~250 from Account 64-26
entitled *Complete Guard-rail Installation on Mill Mountain* to
Account 64-3H entitled *Food, Medical and Housekeeping Supplies.*
This request is necessitated by two r~sons: First, an
order for First*Aid supplies as purchased was charged by the
Auditor*s office to Object Code 39 (Housekeeping Supplies) instead
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porpose.
.of the Operating Supplies Account as ia the past.
Department mas not amare of this change In handling and,
therefore, sas unable to anticipate this at budget prepara-
tion, Secondly, it became necessary, under buildings and
ground, for the purchase of protective clothing to be used
at the incinerator in steam cleaning the building prior to
painting. This future Job mas wot known at the tine of the
preparation; therefore, an allowance mas not made for thin
The account of Food, Medical and House~eeping Supplies
is expended nnd this transfer is recommended, The uithdrawal
of $250 from the Guard-rail Account could be handled without
deterring the mork scheduled for the current fiscal year.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
M~uager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
lx17206) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~64, *Maintenance
of City Property," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
eaergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Book No. 30, page
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Lillard .................................. T.
NAYS: · None .......................... O.
DODGET-GIYY MARKEY: The City Manager submitted a written report, advisin
that $250 is included in the 1966-67 budget for the purchase of a checkweighing
scale for the wort in weights and measures under the City Marhet, hut that the
price of the scale has been increased to $296.16 and recommended that an unexpended
balance of $76 in Other Equipment - Hew be transferred to Other Equipment -
Replacement in connection with the purchase of the scale.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17207) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~66, #Market," of
the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 3.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Uillard ................................. T.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
EUDGET-JOYENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written
report, recommending that $250 he appropriated for the purchase Of a lawn mower for
the Juvenile Detention Bone which amount is one hundred per cent reimbursable by
the State Oepartment of Welfare and Institutions.
Mr. Pollard moved thct Council concur lu the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
· (el?200) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section e27, °Juvenile
Detention Home,w of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 3.)
MF. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uaw seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Msyor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PAY PLAN-~UYENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted the followln,
report math reference to bringing the pay scale for the Superintendent of the
Juvenile Detention Home more nearly in line with the state scale:
'Roanoke, Virginia
September 23, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
As the City Council is no doubt aware, the State of Virginia
i~ a prime contributor to the expenses of the Juvenile Detention
Home. It pays two-thirds of the salaries· 100 percent of operational
costs, plus reimbursement of $3 per child. The State within the
past few months has revised certain of its salary scales, including
that of Juvenile Home Superintendents.
The State scale for such positions is in 9 steps, from $6144
($512) to $9168 ($764). The City*s scale under the present pay plan
is $460 per mouth to $626 per month. This places the Clty*s minimum
plus corresponding steps belom the State's scale. In viem of its
participation in the salaries and operations at the Home, the State
has raised question as to the City*s scale being lower and out Of
relation to the State's scale.
It is submitted, with recommendation, for City Council*s con-
sideration that the City's scale be adjusted to correspond as nearly
as practical with the State*$ scale. This would mean moving the
Superintendent's position from Range 22, ~hich is the $49§ to $626,
to Range 23, mhich would be $514 to $659.
This would be matching fairly closely the first 6 steps of
the State's scale. The incumbent in the City position is presently
at }506 or Step 5 and would move to Step 5 corresponding relatively
to the State*s scale or $626.
Respectfully,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
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 effective October 1, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. PerkJnson
and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report trans=
mitring the folloming communication from the City Engineer recommending that S.
Draper Paving Company be authorized to install sidewalk, curb and gutter on the
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south side of Mountain Avenue nad on Orchard Hill, $. E., nad pave the streets for
nu estimated cost of $7,400, in connection with the new Roanoke Community Hospltnl~
"September 21, 1966
TO; Mr. Julian F. flirst, City Manager
FROM: Hlllinm F. Clark, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Street Cbanges- Mountain Avenue and Orchard Hill
Hy Ordlnnnce So, 16666 dated September 27. lq65. City
Council agreed to participate la certain proposed street changes
affecting portions of Mountain Avenue and Orchard Hill adjacent
to the new Roanoke Community Hospital. This resulted from a
reqoest'by the Hospital Association in order to lamer the grade
at the subject intersection by approximately fourteen Inches
(14') so as to coincide with grades established on the hospital
property. The hospital's contractor is to accomplish all
excavation and grading as well as install curb and gutter and
sidewalk on the north side of Hcuntuin Avenue. The city agreed
to replace curb and gutter and sidewalk on the south side of
Mountain Avenue as well as on Orchard Hill plus pave the streets.
The hospital COntractor is proceeding with this portion
of the work. It had been assumed that the clty*s obligation to
curb and gutter and sidewalk could be covered out of our annual
program, however, this program has not yet commenced. The
hospital subcontractor has offered to install our share of these
concrete improvements for the estimated sum of $2,500. This is
considered to he a reasonable charge for the work, which
include approximately 355 feet of curb and gutter, 114 square
feet of cross-gutter, and 1914 square feet of sidewalks; our
original estimate was $2,200. Such funds are available within
the capital fund appropriated for curb, gutter, and sideualk.
This contractor has also offered to pare our portion of
the streets; he is doing similar work for the hospital. Re
have suggested that the citI furnish the required base stone,
which we already have on a ~tandio~ purchase oroer arrange-
ment. The contractor would place and compact the stone, then
apply the required bituminous surface material; all this he
will do for the estimated sum of $2,?00. Including the cost
of stone to be supplied by the city, the total expense for
this item mould be approximately $4,900. This sum is available
within account No. 67-41, Street Construction, Sopplies and
Raterials.
It is requested that City Council authorize the above
described work to be performed by S. R. Draper Paving Company.
Since the hospital's portion of the Job isin progress, we
request consideration of this matter as soon as possible.
Concurrence: S~ H. Cietus BroYl~s
Director of Public Works"
Rt. Lisk 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.
STATE HIOHRAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report advising
that the State Highuay Commission has adopted the Major Arterial Highmay Plan
as a guide:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 26, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, virginia
The Virginia Department of Highways has advised the Citl
of the following:
'In recognition of the cooperative efforts of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Planning Commission, the City of Roanoke, the
Towns of Salem and Yinton and the Counties of Botetourt and
Roanoke and the Resolution of the City of Roanoke adopting the
Major Arterial Highway Plan; the State Highway Commission also
adopted the Plan as a guide in the development of arterials and
freeways incorporated in the Plan as funds become available for
this purpose at its meeting on August lB, 1966.'
~t may be of note that it is provided ia the Federal-Aid
Hlghmay Act or 1962, as amended, that after July 1. 1965, the
Secretary of Commerce has been directed to not approve any
program for projects in any urban area of more than 50°000
population unless he finds that such projects are based on a
continuing coepreheasive transportation planning process.
The resolution of the Highway Commission mas introduced
by The Bonorable Earl A. Fitzpatrick, member of the Commission
from the Salem District. This is as information to the City
Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
flied. The motion was seconded by Hr. Link and unanimously adopted,
RATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report trans-
mitting a request of Mr. E. J. Rebb for city mater service to his property at 4325
Virginia Avenue, N. E,, described as Lot 3, Block 4, Rocky Dale, in Roanoke County.
Mith further reference to the matter, the City Manager submitted copy of
a communication from the Manager of the Mater Department, advising that the lot
fronts on a street in which there is an existing one and one-fourth inch water main
and that a standard service connection to the property mill suffice.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the whole 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.
PURCHASE OF PROpERTY-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a
mritten report, advising that he has obtained an option from J. C. Oarnafld and
Essie Mae Carnand to purchase 871.20 square feet of land for the widening and
improvement of a portion of Colonial Avenue, S. M., for the sum of $337.B0, and
recommended that the strip of land be' acquired.
Mr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17209) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the acquisition of
approximately 871.20 square feet of land for the widening and improvement of a
portion of Colonial Avenue, S. M., upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 4.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded by
Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
LIBRARIES: Council having approved the construction of a ne~ Southeast
Branch Library in Jackson Park at an estimated cost of $120,000, having authorized
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the City Manager and the Roanoke Public Librnry Board to make nppllcotlon ou behalf
of the City of Roanoke to the Virginia State Library for n federal grant in nt
estimated amount of $60,000, having authorized the City Manager to employ am
architect to proceed with the preparation of plans nad draulags for the proposed
acm broach library, bating continued the Southeast Branch Llbrnry Committee nad
having added the City Manager to the committee, the City Manager submitted a
written report, advising that the firm of Jarvis and Stoutnmire his been engaged
as architects for the project and that the preliminary plan for the building and
site has been reviewed and given approval in order that It might be submitted to the
Virginia State Library uith the opplicatlon for a federal grant.
Mr. Jones moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report mlth regard to
jet plane service at Roan*he Bunlcipul (We*dram) Airport:
*Roanoke, Virginia
September 26. 1965
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is as report to the City Council that on September
1966, a meeting was held in the City Hall to discuss the forth-
coming introduction of jet plane service to the Municipal Airport
by Piedmont Airlines and the possible affect of such se*vice at
the airport, particularly on the tunwaya and paved areas. Those
present were:
~r. Roy L. Mebber, Chairman, Airport Committee
Mr. HaFry Smetana, Airport Engineer, Federal Aeronautics
Administration
Mr. John M. Duggan, Howard, Needles, Tammen G Berg*nd,fi
Mr. R. M. Shannon, Roanoke Valley Regional Planning
Commission
Mr. M. A. Blackmon, Assistant to Vice-President, Piedmont
Airlines
Mr. Elton Hudson, Piedmont Airlines
Mr. Arthur Nhitaker, Manager, Roanoke Terminal, Piedmont
Airlines
Hr. Marshall Harris, Manager, Municipal Airport
Mr. H. Cletus Bt,vies, Director of Public Worhs
Mr. Milliam F. Clark, City Engineer
Mr. Julian Fo Birst, City Manager
The meeting was principally prompted by some recent concern
as to the proposed aircraft to be used by Piedmont in its
initiation of jet service from Roanoke to New York. It has been
beneficial that the airport management has expressed the concern
that has offered the opportunity to review this situation. With-
Oat becoming too involved in detailed statistics of the situation,
the following were the considerations and conclusions of the
meeting.
Piedmont Airlines has ordered six model 73? aircrafts for its
New York service, plus possible incorporation into other flight
schedules. It also has *pti*ned a* additional six of these planes.
First delivery of these planes is not expected earlier than 15
months; and in the interim, it plans to use a model 727 plane
which is heavier'than the msdel ?37. The airport sitbation as to
runways arose primarily mJth respect to the heavier ?27. Piedmont
anticipates this one plane will average four flights per day
and out of Roanoke. It has an empty weight of HO,000 ponnds and
considering load expectaiions, Piedmont anticipates that approxi-
mately ten percent of the time the craft mill have approximately
140,O00 pounds with approximately 120,000 pounds the remainder of
the time. Taking into account, design of the plane, load
expectations, mheel spcciugs and frequency mas engineering
estimate that approximately 11 inches of flexible pavement'
thickness would be required. Runway $/23 (NE-S~) iud runway
5/33 (N-S), which are the lmo principal ruuaays at the field,
have u flexible pavement thichness of approximately 15 !/2
inches. This, in the Judgment of those present, indicated that
these two runways could safely accommodate the ?2? plane for a
15-month period.
Runmuy 92? has a 6 1/2 inch to 9 1/2 inch flexible pavement
which was regarded as insufficient and the ?2? should be restricted
from this runway.
To handle tuxiuay restrictions on pavement thickness, it is
planned that the Jet service mould operate at gates 6 and ? mlth
other lesser weight traffic being moved to gates I through 5.
The engineers acknomledged t~at there is always, as in any
case, a-situation where there can be un guarantee that dssage will
not occur and it was concluded that the runmay should be con-
tinuously observed OVer the period of the 15 months.
Piedmont raised the question as to their considered
possibility of a second aircraft, of the 727 model, to be used
approximately 4 or 5 months after the initiation of the New Tork
service. If such were to be used this would mean that there mould
be tao such planes for a period of approxlmately 11 months of the
15 months period. If these two planes each had the same flight
schedule of four in and four out per day, it was the engineers'
opinion precaution would arise as to the runways both on the
concrete pavement and the flexible pavement as with the flexible
there would be required a 16-inch minimum thickness. However,
there were questions as to mhether such a frequency of scheduling
would be maintained by Piedmont for the two planes and whether the
loading would run to the maximums indicated. Thus. there were no
positive answers that could be projected on the two plane arrange-
ment. pending future traffic considerations by Piedmont. Based
on runmay thickness, if Piedmont were to go to unlimited flights
with the 727 planes, then it would be anticipated they would have
to limit weight to approximately 115,000 pounds, information
mas also revieweo ~htch ha~ been ma6e available to Piedmont by
Boeing Aircraft, manufacturer of the 737.
In addition to the above, the following Items were also
mentioned and discussed during the meeting.
1. The recommended runway length for 737 aircraft is 6,300
feet. Runway 5/23 is 5,424 feet and runway 5/33 is
5,600 feet. This anticipates that these two runways
will have to be extended within the near future.
2. There will be an increase in aircraft noise over the
valley area from the use of Jet aircraft. Noise is a
characteristic of jet planes and this noise factor
often causes public concern near areas adjacent to
airfields. For the Roanoke Airport, there is very
little that can be done with flight patterns in and
out of the field to minimize to or eliminate from
areas over which planes now pass jet traffic. The
situation should be anticipated and the public pre-
3. The taximay strip on runway 5/33 should, in the near
future, be sealed.
4. The City currently has out for construction bids the
addition on the south end Of the terminal building.
This will provide more adequate cargo handling space
and additional working space for Piedmont operations.
The increasing passenger traffic at the field, plus
the boost that will occur with the introductions of
the Jet planes and their sizeable passenger capacity,
will press for additional passenger area including
waiting space and ticketing areas. Two thoughts have
been expressed in this direction, one being whether
the present building can be enlarged to provide this
additional area and the second being the construction
o~ a passenger traffic terminal building. If the
latter were done, it might he designed for the single
purpose of handling passengers and their baggage. The
present terminal building would find adequate use in
the facilities already there, plus providing necessary
room for their expansion.
5. There is already · aced for additional public restvooms.
The increased traffic situation mill expedite this need.
Sane architectural st·dy has already been given to this
point to the exteul that ft had been lnltf·lIy hoped that
n proposal might be Included on this la the preseut contract
for the addition to the south end of the building.
6. Piedmont and Eastern have expressed themselves as being
very much Interested lo sane type of covered wnlkmsy area
from the building out to and along the molk ut the gates
to the planes. This would be desirable and should receive
thought and study. It mould provide better protection for
passengers, fmproee the baggage bundling arrangement and
perhaps enable the airlines to operate u perhaps more
satisfactory gate ticket arrangement.
T. At sometim~ in the future, dependent upon field traffic
and related factors, the necessity could arise of an overlay
of approximately three to four inches In depth on runuays
5/23 and 5/33.
~. Account sbo~id be taken of the fact that one of the reasons
for serious consideration to runway requirements in advance
of any trouble is the fact that maintenance costs at the
field are totally to the expense of the City, uhereas
coestructlon, based not on correcting maintenance problems,
but on increasing the standards and capacity of the field
stand a prospect of federal cost participation.
9. The consulting engineers, Howard, Needles, Tammen ~
Bergeadoff, ~ho engaged by the Regional Valley Planning
Commission, under the sponsorship of the ·rea governnental
within a short time. This report could provide some
guidelines by ~htcb future planning can be projected.
Respectfully submittede
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hlrst
"September 16, 1966
the expenses of such represeniation. His statemen~ for services
mill be'apportioned for payment bi the t~o cities on the basis
of the pvoportionnte population of said two cities.
Respectfully,
S/ J. H. Klecsson
City Attorneyw
The City Attorney submitted a verbal report that the portion of the
fee for legal services to be paid by the City of Roanohe is $$§4.24.
Hr. Wheeler moved .that the report of th~ City Attorney be received and
filed. The motion ems seconded by #r. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Attorney submitted the follomlng report
mith reference to offers of Delpha Inez Tolbert and Harry H. Tolbert and Raymond
Blachwell and Mildred M. Blackmail to donate certain land necessary for connecting
nnd mideniag portions of Maine Avenue and Fielding Avenue, N. M.:
*September 22, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In order to provide a better connection of Fielding Avenue, N. M.,
and Maine Avenue, N. Mo, originally laid out by different maps
of subdivision and, as so laid out, not being joined in a
straight line, the City*s Department of Public Murks has recently
secured the offers of certain owners of property abutting those
streets to donate and convey to the City sufficient small parcels
of land to permit a better street connection. I am advised that
the work ubicb would be involved in making such connection is
relatively small and can be accomplished by ~ity forces as
routine maintenance work, and that no additional appropriation
of funds is required. Plan Ho. 4gg2 and No. 4gg2-B attached
hereto indicate the proposed street connection and the parcels
of land needed for the same.
Proper deeds of conveyance of the small parcels of land necessary
for the aborementioned improvement have now been executed by
Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Tolbert and by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Black-
well, and there is herewith t~onsmitted to the Council for
consideration and adoption an ordinance which would authorize
the City*s acceptance Of those owners* deeds of conveyance to
the City, the details of which ave more fully set out in the
attached proposed ordinance.
It is respectfully recommended that the Council adopt the
ordinance transmitted herewith so that said deeds may be
Officially accepted and, thereafter, recorded.
Respectfully,
S! J. H. Klncanon
City Attorney~
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
CityAttorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17210) AH ORDIHANCE providing for the City*s acquisition of certain
land necessary for connecting and widening portions of Maine Avenue, g. M. and
Fielding Avenue, N. W.; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 5.)
Mr. Perhinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Mas seconde
by Mr. LJsk and adopted by the folloming vote:
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AYES: Hessrs, floswell, Jones, LIsk, Perklnson,. P~llard, Uheeler and
i Msyor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: Hone .......................... O,
£LECTIO~S: The City Attorney submitted the following report with referenc
to suthorizing the use of voting machines ut all future elections:
'Septewber 23, 1966
The Honorable MoTor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
It will be recalled that, in making provision for the use of
voting machines at elections to be held in the City, the City
Council, deciding upon a more or less experimental use of such
machines, authorized the use of same for the June 14th and
July igth elections, only. Since those elections,' Council has
decided upon the use of said machines at all future elections
in the City and has now acquired eighty-five (85) of the
particular type of voting machine used so successfully at said
two former elections.
In order that the machines now beld by the City and those which
may later bo acquired by the City be used at all future
elections without any legal question, it is necessary that the
Council formally adopt and authorize the use of the Virginia
Model ~240 Voting Machine which was heretofore selected by the
Council. In so doing, provisions relating to the use of
ballot boxes and voting booths should be deleted from the City
Code prorislons relating to elections.
Furthermore, and inasmuch as the general election laws of the
State expressly provide that, in election districts making use
of voting machines it shall not be necessary to appoint or use
S! J. N. Kincanon
election.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Perkinson moved that the draft
Of Ordinance betel.fred back to the City Attorney for redrafting deleting the
proposed amendment to Section I Nlth regard to dispensing with the services of
Clerks Of election~ The motion Nas seconded by Hr, Lisk amd unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report transmitting
a report Of Andrews, Burhet and Company, Certified Public Accountants, on an
examination of accounts and records of the Patrick Beory Senior High School
Activities Fund for the year ended June 30, 1966, stating that it presents fairly
the financial condition of the fund at the end of the audit period.
Mr. List moved that the report be received and filed. The notion mas
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted u financial report of the
City of Roanoke for the month of August° 1966.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Rheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Cos-
Imission for study, report and recommendation the request of the Wennedy Apartment
Trust that that portion of Leveltou Avenue, ~. M., extending east 44g.67 feet from
its intersection with Eighth Street, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City
Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the request be
Igrunted.
I Hr. Wheeler moved that o public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
]p,m., Monday, ~ovember 70 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unonimousli
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
i AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The Civic Center Project Committee ~ubmitted the
~following report, advising of the appointment of three subcommittees and recommend-
ing that despite the rising trend in construction costs the architects-engineers
for the Civic Center project be instructed to prepare the plans and specifications
as originally agreed upon:
*September 14, 1966
Roanohe City Council
c/o Miss Virginia L. Shaw, City Clerh
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Our Committee would like to report actions taken and recommenda-
tions made during a meeting held September 1Sth at 3:00 P.Mo:
1. Appointment of Sub-Committee to recommend the employment
of a Director of the Civic Center Department and to
handle promotional matters composed of the following--
Mr. Julian F. Hirst, Chairman
Mr. Jack C. Smith
Mr. Carl G. Thurston
Mr. William B. Flannagan'
2. Appointment of a Sub-Committee to work with architects-
engineers during preparation of plans and specifications
and construction composed of the following--
Mr. Benjamin F, Parrott, Chairman
Mr. James M. Turner
Mr. Walter L. Young
Mr. William F. Clark
3. Appointment of'a Sub-Committee to recommend when Civic
Center Bonds should be sold and to advise on any other
financial matters which may arise composed of the
following--
Mr. Edward B. Ould, Chairman
Mr. Thomas P. Parsley
Mr. Hamilton M. Redman
Mr. J. Robert Thomas
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The Committee received n report from architects-
engineers regarding the rising tread l· construction
costs, ublch indicates that the cost of the Civic
Center, as plans&d, mill be substatti·lly more than
the former estimate, The Committee learned that
construction costs have rise· approxlm·tely
since the beginning of the year and the cost mill
b& farther increased by the 3~ Sales T·x recently
enacted by Roanoke cad the Commonuealth of Virgl·lc.
To prevent · delay in the preparation of the plans
and specifications, tke architects-engineers must be
advised os mhat basis they should precede. It is
the recommeadation of this Committee that the
architects-engineers be abstracted to prepare the
.plans end specifications as originally agreed.upon
end as presented to the voters prior to the election.
Re believe that the almost 2 to I affirmative vote
for the Civic Center indicates that the voters of
Roanoke want a Civic Center nhich is.adequate eve·
though the costs have rise· considerably.
B~nton O. Dillard
Benton O. Dillard
Robert A. Garland
Robert A. Garland
Jam~s Et Jgn~s
James E. Jones
Rt. Link moved that the report be received and
seconded by ar. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
Sincerely yours,
CiYZC CENTER PROJECT CORRITTEE
Herman H. Pevler
Barman H. Pevler
J~mes L. TFinkle
James L. Trinkle
S! Rgb~rt Mt R99dY
Robert R. Rcody
Chairman' '
filed. The motion was
Mr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney and the Commissioner of
the Revenue be directed to obtain a legal opinion from the Attorney'General for the
Commonwealth of Virginia as to nhether or not the 3~ Sales Tax applies to municipal
projects. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
RATER DEPARTMEA~f: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
furnishing a front end loader for the Rater Uepartment submitted the following
report recommending that the bid of acllhany EquiPment Company in the amount of
$17,130 be accepted:
"September 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor ~ City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
YOUF committee has met and reviewed the bids nhich were
received September 12, 1966 for furnishing and delivering one
diesel-powered rubber tired frbnt end loader for the City of
Roanoke Rater Department. All of the prices nhich were quoted
were greater than the $12,500.00 nhich has been.appropriated for
purchase of this machine.
The scoopmobile, Model LD-150, bid by Rcllhany Equipment
Company at $17o130.00 net, Is the least expensive machine which
meets or exceeds all specifications. Your committee recommends,
therefore, that the bid of Mollhan! Equipment Company be accepted,
and that $4,630.00 be transferred from the Rater Department
Replacement Reserve Fund to Account No~ 500-53 for the purchase
of this machine.
Respectfully,
S/ FTank N. Perkinson. Jr.
Frank N. Perk·risen, Chairman
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
SI H, B, Thompson
Buford 13. Thompson~
S! Jgs?nh A. Brooan
Joseph A. Brogan~
Mr. R. J, Johnson, Areo Soles Bepresentotive, Risk Equipment Compsny,
oppeored before Council tad expressed the opinion that the Ion bid of his company,
lo the amount of $13,100, should be accepted since the machine offered by the Risk
Equipment Company substaotiolly meets all specifications.
Mr, James L. Riley, Jr., Vice President, A. E, Finley and Associates
of Virginia, Incorporated, appeared before Council and sooted that the machine bid
on by his company in the amount of'$15.110,75 does meet all specifications, hut that
the tobulotion sheet presented by the committee indicates an G-ply tire, whereas a
quotation filed math his b~id described 12-ply tires.
Hr. Perhlnson moved that in view of the question of a discrepancy on
the tabulation sheet the bids be referred bach to the committee for further study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hoswell and
unanimously adopted.
REFUNDS ANH REBATES-LICENSES: Council having referred a communication
from Mr. Frank B. Abets, advising that he has not operated the Frank B. Abets Realty
Cnmpnny in 1966 and requesting that he he refunded city taxes paid for that period,
to a committee for study, report and recommendation, the committee submitted the
following report, recommending that Mr. Akers he advised to make his request to the
Commissioner of the Revenue:
"September 19. 1966
The Honorable Mayor and Members of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
At the meeting held Augost 18th there was referred to the
undersigned committee a letter dated August 4, 1966 addressed
to the Roanohe City Council by Mr. Franh B. Ahers, requesting
that the Council direct refund to him of certain license taxes
paid by him for the year 1966.
The Council is respectfully advised that state law, namely
Article 2 of Chapter 22, Title 58, of the Code of Virginia,
provides a full and complete remedy whereby persons against
mhom license and other local taxes have been wrongfully or
improperly assessed may obtain full and complete remedy and,
in a proper case, a refund of such of the taxes as have been
so improperly assessed. The Commissioner Of the Revenue Of the
City, one of the undersigned, advises that no application has
been made to his office by Mr. Akers for a consideration of Mr.
Abets' claim for adjustment and refund of the license tax
mentioned in the letter of August 4th, abovementioned.
The theory of the law as contemplated by the undersigned is
that the Council by ordinance establishes rules and regulations
for the assessment Of all local taxes and special assessments
on persons and on property ordered by the Council to be so
assessed, and annually fixes the tax or the rate of tax to be
applied and assessed by the Commissioner of the Revenue. The
state law abovementioned prescribes the method of procedure
whereby the assessment of taxes may be corrected if found to
have been improperly or mrongfully assessed, and whereby persons
who have been required to pay an improper tax may secure a
refund of the amount so paid. The undersigned committee con-
siders that the procedure established by statute and by
ordinance should be followed.
Consequently, and tn view of the fact that no application or
Commissioner of the Revenue for the relief requested in the
letter to Council, abovementioned, the undersigned committee
has not attempted to go into the merits Of the request but,
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instead, recommends that the Council direct that the applicant
be advised to follow nnd comply milh the statutory procedure
abovemeationed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst,
City Manager
SI Jerome S. Howard. Jr.
Jerome S. BomaFd, Jr**
Commissioner of the Revenue
S! J, N, Kincanon
James N, Klncanono
City Attorney"
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed, The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINSc The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received on the construction of chlorination facilities at the Sewage Treatment
Plant, Contract A covering general construction, Contract B (1) covering the
furnishing and installation of chlorinating equipment using Wallace and Tiernan
design and equipment, and Contract H (2) corering the furnishing and installation
of chlorinating equipment usaa9 Fisher and Porter design and equipment, submitted
the folloming report:
"Roanoke, Virginia
September 26, 1~66
Ronorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
Your committee has reviemed the bids submitted to the City
for the general construction and the furnishing and installing
of chlorination equipment at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The
bids and proposed equipment have also been reviewed by the City's
consulting engineers, Alvord, Burdick and Howson.
It is recommended that contract be awarded to English
Construction Company, Incorporated, for Iow bid on Contract 'A*,
$119,S00.00 and to Brock and Davis, Incorporated, for low bid on
Contract *B*, with Fisher and Porter equipment at $47,g90.34.
These awards are within the appropriation for the project.
Respectfully submitted,
James £. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
H. S. Zimmerman"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Mheeler voicing the opinion that
consideration should be given to using the Wallace and Tiernan design and equipment
but it being pointed out that Council would have to reject all of the bids received
and readvertise, Mr. Jones moved that the report Of the committee be adopted. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure in accordance with the recommendation Of the committee. The motion
was seconded by Mr. List and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISBED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEMATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS: Council having deferred action on an Ordinance amending that
)ortio. of Ordinance No. 16536, providing that the Blue Ridge ETV Association shall
have us its treasurer the treasurer of the City of Roan.he end that its finances
iud boohkeeping end accounting procedures shall be under the general control of the
City Auditor of the,City of Roanoke, so that the Association, if it so desires, can
elect its own treasurer and control its corporate finances, bookheeping and account-
ing procedures, pending receipt of a formal request from the Board of Directors of
the Blue Ridge ETV Association, the matter was again before the body.
It appearing that a signed copy of the Resolution of the Board of Directors
of the Blue Ridge £TV Association making the request has not as yet been received,
Mr. Lisk moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting
of Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for the continuation of the Neighborhood Youth Corps program duringI
the winter, he presented same.
The City Manager stating that he has just received information concerning
the program from Total Action Against Poverty in Roan,he Valley and that he would
like to study the information before Council takes any action on the program, Mr.
Jones moved that the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure in recognition of Chief Warrant Officer ~illiam C. St,vail who
~resented the flag of the City of Roanoke to the Mayor of Wo~ Korea, on Roanoke
Day, he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Perkinson offered the following Resolution:
(~17211) A RESOLUTION recognizing certain services rendered the City by
Chief Warrant Officer William C. St,vail.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 6.)
Br. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Rr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................
NAYS; None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUUCET-RECREATION DEPARTMENY: Mrs. Richard Hart appeared before Council,
advising that through a payroll error her husband, an employee in the Department of
Parka and Recreation, was paid more than his authorized salary for several months,
that funds are now being deducted from each pay check until the overpayment Is repaid
and that Mr. Hart is unable to meet living expenses on the amount he is receiving
for the time being.
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Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager und
the City Auditor for study end report to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATIOn-MATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Boswell called attention to un editorial
appearing in The Roanoke Morld-News on September 16, 1966, expressing the opinion
that once the City of Roanoke acquired the unsatisfactory water company in the
Summerdean section and guaranteed aa adequate municipal water supply in its place
the residents should have been given a grace period to consider asking for annexa-
tion, but stating that instead they were hit with an immediate 100~ increase ia
water rates, a harsh order to comply with Mater Department policies and a warning
that the water could be cut off whenever drought threatened a shortage of water for
city residents, Mr. Boswell raising the question as to whether or not the statements
in the editorial are accurate and voicing the opinion that residents in an area
which might possibly petition for annexation to the City of Roanohe should not be
required to pay a 100~ surcharge for city water.
Other members of Council pointing out that existing rules and regulations
of the Water Department require that all non-residents pay a 100~ surcharge for
city water and expressing doubt as to the accuracy of the other statements in the
editorial as referred to by Hr. Boswell, he stated that he had no further questions
regarding the matter.
On notion of Mr. Lash, seconded by We. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
/City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 3, 1966.
The Council of the City of B,un,he met In regular meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Municipal Building. Uond~y,.October 3. 1966, ut 7:30 pon.. mith
Mulor Dillard presiding.
i~ESE~T: Councilmen John W. fl,smell, James E. Jones. Darid K. Limb.
Frank N. Perhiosou, Jr.. Rol R. Pollard. Sr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mu/or Denton O.
Dillard .................... .....................
ABSENI: None .........................O.
OFFICERS I~ESEh~: Mr. Julian F. Blrst, City Manager, Mr. James N. Klncano~,
City Attorney. and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor..
I~OCATION: The meeting mas opened with u prayer bi the Reverend Thomas
Farmer, Pastor, Northuinster Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copl of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Mondel,
September 26, 19bb, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
d~spensed with and the minutes approved ns recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON ~UDLIC MATTERS:
I~ZTITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGWFS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
adrisJn9 that no street lights were removed or installed durtn9 the month of August,
1966. mas before Council.
Mr. Nheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Jones and unnuluonsly adopted.
BUdGET-SCHOOLS: The following communication from the Roanoke CitI School
Boards requesting that a total of $11,114.17 be transferred from various accounts to
Contingencies in the school budget to enable the School Board to pay the net
liabilities of Patrick Henry High School in the amount of $16,114.3T, was before
Conncil:
"September 29, 1966
To,the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke, ¥trginia
Geotlemen:
The Roanoke City School Hoard, at its meetin9 September 27. 1966,
respectfully requested City Council to make the following trans-
fern in the 1966-6TSchool Budget:
Amount From To
$2.600.00 1101 - Salaries, 13-900 - Unclassified,
Superintendent Contingencies
3,825.17 2109-2110 - Salaries, 13-900 - Unclassified,
Teachers Contingencies
4,689.00 2500 - Blue Ridge ET¥, 13-900 - Unclassified,
Operating Cost Contingencies
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The above requested trna·fareD together ·~h $5,000,00 tuheu
from 13-900, Unclassified, Contiegeucies, mill enable the
School Hoard to pay the uet liabilities of Putrich Heury High ·
School in the eeouet of $16,114,37,
S/ A. F, Fisher
A. F. Fisher, Hesiue~s Manager
and Clerk of the Hoard"
le this connection, Hr. Roy L. ~ebber, Chelraeu of the School Hoard,
appeared before Council and explained the rea·oas for the deficit et PotrJch Henry
High School, Hr. #ebber stating tbut the School Board lo trying to pet Pntriet Heur
High School In n position of paying its way nad that u eau systeB of accounting
,rocedures should preclude any future deficit.
Hr. Nheeler saved then Council concur in the request of the School Bosrd
The ·onion uae seconded by Hr. Pollard and unenieonsly adopted.
Hr. Pollard then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance providing for
the transfer of $11,114.17:
(~17212) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordaJn Section ·1000, "Schools-
Administration," Section ~2000, ~Schools-lnstruction,# and Section miS000, "Schools-
Miscellaneous," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 30, page 7.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lish, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ ~.
NAYS: None ........................ O.
ZONING: A cou~unicatton from Wv. Jack B. Coulter, Attorney, representing
Hr. O. Watts Gills and Mr. Robert W. Putnam, requesting that property located on the
north side of Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., between Stevens Road and Thirty-sixth Street
described as Lots ?, 8 and 9, Oak?taw Heights, Offlclol Tax Nos. 2?30222, 2730223
and 273022d, be rezoned from RS-2, Single Family Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, was before Council.
In this connection, Rt. Coulter appeared before Council and explained
that he was under the impression the above property remained zoned for business
purposes uhen the new Zonino Ordinance was adopted, but that he has learned said
property was reznned for residential purposes under the new Ordinance and he feels
this may have been an oversight on the part of Council.
#ayor Dillard informed Hr. Coulter that Council was aware of the fact
that the property in question was being rezoued uhen it adopted the new Zoning
Ordinance, but that it has adopted the policy that any changes in the new Ordinnnce
should be approved individually.
Hr. Pollard then moved that the request for rezonin9 be referred to the
City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Conncil. The
motion was seconded by Rt. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING: A pet it lan signed b7 tmeety-foer property e,nern, obJnntieg to
rezneieg or the area bordered by Nertz Read, No E.o os the earth, Llbert! Road ge
the coath, Eldgefleld Rosd es the esct and Hollies Road eo the west, to ~N, Heavy
Mauefacterin9 District, under the new Taming Ordinance, end rnqaeatiag that the area
be rezoned to RD, Duplex Residential District. wac before Cenncllo
Nra Perkiasea moved that the request for rezoning be referred te the City
Plaoeleg Commission for study, report and recommeodntioe to Council. Thn motion was
seconded by #r, LJsk and unanimously adopted, .
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication tram the City of Roanoke Redevelo
meat and housing Authority, transmitting a report on its current activities and
schedule of forecasts, was before Council.
Mr, Nheeler moved that the communication and report be receised and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr, Pollard and unanimously adopted,
CITY GOYERNMENT: A communication from The Nonorable flyun Chul Kin,
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, expressing his appreciation for the many
courtesies and warn hospitality which be and his family enjoyed in Roanoke on the
occasion of Mania Day, September 1o 196~, and advising that the flag of the City of
before Council,
Nr, Pollard moved that the communication be received and filed, The motion
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
BUD0£T-CIT¥ JAIL: Copy of a communication from the City Sergeant to the
salary of $3.600. subject to the concurrence of Council. and copy of a communication
from the Compensation Board to the City Sergeant, approving the request, effective os
of date of employment, subject to the concurrence of Council. were before the body.
r. Boswell moved that the matter be referred to the City Auditor for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by ~r. Link and unanimously
adopted, i
- FE SATION BOA D: Council having been notified that the Compensa.'
tiaa Board will meet at 9 a.m., October 4, 1966. for 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 six months' period beginnin9
January 1. 1967. and endin9 June 30, lqB?, and for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
1967, and endin9 June 30, 1968, and Council having indicated that it would decide
whether or not it would be represented at the hearing when it received copies of the
proposed budgets of the above officials, copies of said budgets were before the body
It oppearin9 that all of the budgets contain requests for salary increases
Mr. Bosmell moved that the Mayor be directed to send the following telegram to the
Compensation-Board opposing the salary increases and requesting that no action be
taken on the annual budgets until May, 1967, in order that they may be considered
with the general city budget:
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'GONo G, HDNOND NASSIE, CHA1RNAN
CONF~NSATION BOARD
CONNONEHALTH OF VIRGINIA . ..
RICHROND, VIRGINIA
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANORB 1S OPPOSED TO SALARY
INCREASES FOR YHE TREASURER, COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE, COMMON-
WEALTH ATTORNEY AND CITY SERGEANT FOR THE CITY OF ROANOKE AND
THEIR EMPLOYEES FOR THE SIX MONTHS BUDGET JANUARY 10 TO JUNE 30,
196T, AND REQUESTS THAT NO ACTION BE TAREN ON THE ANNUAL BUDGETS
FOR THESE OFFICES UNTIL MAY 1967 IN ORDER THAT THEY BE CONSIDERED
WITH GENERAL CITY BUDGET. CITY IS OI~RATING ON A BALANCED BUDGET
FOR t~ESENT FISCAL YEAR WHICH ENDS JUNE 30, 1967. REQUESTED
SALARY INCREASES FOR JAh~ARV 1, 1967, TOTAL $38,967.00 WHICH
MOULD UNBALANCE OUR BUDGET. .
IN ADDITION, ME HAVE BEEN STUDYING OUR ENTIRE I~RSONNEL CLASSIFICA-
TION AND SALARY PLAN AND NOW HAVE A pERMANENT PERSONNEL DIRECTOR
MHO HAS BEEN ASKED TO STUDY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES PERSONNEL AS
RELATED TO OTHER CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. NE MOULD LI~E AN
OPPORTUNITY TO I~ESENT T~ RESULT OF THIS STUDY ~EFORE ANY CHANGE
IS MADE IN EXISTING SALARY SCALES IN THOSE OFFICES.
BENTON O. DILLARD. MAYOR"
The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DE pARTRENT: Council having received a report from the City Manager
uith reference to extending a six-inch water main from Brandon Avenue. S. M., over
an easement at the Toners Shopping Center site to serve certain properties in the
vicinl%~ of Oakwood Drive now sassed by a two-inch private mater line, and basinR
referred the matter back to the City Manager for further study, report nnd recommend
tion, he s~hmitted the following report:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 3, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
This is in report on the Council Agenda item regarding the
sions in the past the most recent being in June 1966. The five
dwellings in this area are served by a private 2-inch water line
which extends off of the City water line On RJnthrop Avenue.
The line crosses lots which face on Rinthrop. One section of
residential dselling units has been completed on these lots. It
· is now plashed that additional construction will take place on
the remaining units which ~ill interfere with the 2-inch main
this 2-loch main. Yhe City meters the line of Winthrop Avenue.
· Yhe records Of the City Engineering Department and the City Clerk
have been searched but there Is no indication of any street right-
of-way in the area in which water mains co uld be laid. There are
utilities but each easement is limited to one specific use. The
roaduay is designated as private on oil deeds and plats which have
been examined. In dosing the streets In the To, ers Shopping
In effect the people in this area live in a completely
private section. Apparently it has been their effort to maiotain
It mould seem that the City mould be in a position to indicate
for their water services would rest. entirely with them. By this
of the Winthrop Avenue property either to relocate the present
. 2-inch line or to provide other methods for conoection with the
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AS olteruote, if the City mlshes to ~uter into the matter
oud feels there to he ·uecessity rot city participation iu ~liev-
leg the situation the follouleg is proposed sod this is oompsrsble
to the suggested urrsogeeeet outlined to Couucil several Boeths
ago. As short au the utto~ ed Mater Deportment drsmiog of March
7. 1966. there be constructed upproxiustel! 900 feet or 6-iuch
mater Bola from Bruudou Avenue to s point of coooectlou of the
existing 2-inch aoiu. This line is estimated to cost
Including $400 rot o fire hydrant, or $5,100 less the hydroato
Port of the cost is related to the necessity to toke Bp nod replace
the rood povemeot along the proposed line.
Rule 22 or the No*er DePot*oeo* Code goveruiog *the exteusion
of the mater depnrtueat*s mains lu occupied mud developed areas
mhere there ore ua mater uolus Is the streets and/or roadusys'
pray'Ides that *if the estimated cost of the proposed exteusioo
exceeds Omo BUd one-bali times the estimated annual revenue from
the sole Of water' the applicants mill pay the difference. At
the estimate of $100 per year per customer, under the City Code,
the Clty*a participation Mould be $1,250 leaving $3oBS0 for the
residents and property oxners.
Eoseoentc mould have to be obtained. Normally such esseoeuta
are procured by the property omners concerned. Approximately 500
feet mould be au shopping center property and barring legal complica-
tions, this should be available Bi*haut cost. The remaining 400
feet mould be on property of others and it uould be anticipated
that these should foroJsh mi*haut cost. Any easement costs are not
Included in the above estiente. If the above mere done the City
could set its oma meters at each of the houses on the present line
and handle the billing directly mith the customers.
A suggestion has been made that the proposed 6-inch main be
further extended to connect mith a present City main on Oakland
Drive. This mould be approximately 900 feet at an estimated cost
Of $3,1S0 assuming no easement cost and little, if any. roaduay
replacement. If the proposed line were so extended, the 2-inch main
mould be completely disconnected and the property amours mould
have to relocate their services down to the nam main. The advantage
to the City in the extension mould he to connect to dead-end fire
service lines; h~ever, it is questioned that this is justifiable
expenditure at the moment. Additionally, it mould be assumed that
the extension total cost mould be to the City.
This is submitted for the Council*s further consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hits*
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Bosmell moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Julian F. Hirst, Chairman, J. Robert Thomas, Joseph A. Brogan and James N.
Kincnnon for study, report and recommendation to Council, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted the following report recommending
an Ordinance be adopted regulatin9 abandoned vehicles on private property:
"September 30, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor aDd
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
I transmit heremith for your consideration and recommended
adoption, an ordinance which would amend the City's Traffic Code
by the addition of a nam section, numbered Sec. 161, mahlng it
an offense to leave any motor vehicle on the private property of
another person mithout the lotter*s consent, and providing
penalty therefor. The ordinance mould further provide the pro-
cedure ubereby such vehicle might be removed from private pro-
perty, under safeguards protecting the City from the expense of
such removal and mould provide, further, for disposition of the
vehicle so rem~ed by the same procedure as is applicable t o the
removal Of vehicles abandoned on the public streets.
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The Coumonmeolth°n Attorney hem recommended the enactment
of such ne ordinance and the provisions coetelued lu the pro-
posed ordinance have been discussed with the Superintendent of
Police mud meet oith his epprovel, The proposed ordinance
would be lncorporeted into the City Code es Section 161 of
Chapter 1, of Title X¥1II.
Respectfully.
S/ J. N. Kincuuon
James N. Klecunon
City Attorney"
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
C~ y Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z17213) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 1, Title XYIII. of the Code'of
the City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, by the addition of a neu section defining un
offense against private property mud providing u penalty therefor; providing for th*
removal and disposition of abandoned motor vehicles, trailers, semitrailers, or
parts thereof from private property within the City: and providing for an eoergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance nook No. 30. page T.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link. Perkioson, Pollard, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... ?'
NAYS: None ........................O.
TKAVFIC: The City Attorney submitted the following report recoumendi~
that an Ordinance be adopted with regard to the offense of drunken driving in
order to recognize and provide for o lesser offense:
"September 30, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith for your consideration and recommended
adoption, an ordinance which would amend and reordain Section
76 of the Ctty*s Traffic Code which now defines the offense of
drunken driving, by the addition of u subsection mhlch would
recognize and provide for the lesser included offense of driving
while one*s ability so to do is impaired by alcohol In the blood
of such driver. The amended section would provide, in subsection
fa), for the offense of drnnken driving, unchanged from the
present provisions, and mould make provision for the lesser and
included offense of driving while ability is impaired by alcohol
in subsection (b).
The proposed amendment of Section ~5 is made necessary by
a recent Act of the GenerAl Assembly, incorporated into the
1950 Code of Virginia as 919.1-56.1; the Act providing that
the lesser offense is constituted by a driver having at the time
of his arrest as much as 0.10 but less than 0,15 per cent of
alcohol by weight in his blood stream, and any person falling
in the category mould be presumed to be driving mbile his ability
was impaired.
The Commonwealth's Attorney has recommended the enactment of
such an ordJnanc~ as beta9 necessary to keep pace math the State
lams applicable to drunk driving. The proposed ordinance would be
incorporated into the City Code as Section 76, subsections fa) and
(b), of Chapter 1o of Title XVIII.
~espectfnlly,
5/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
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Mr. LIst moved that Council concur In the recommendation of the City
Attorney mud offered the folloulug emergency Ordinance:
(~17214) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaim Section 76, Chapter 1, Title
XVIII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as heretofore amended, auld
chu~er being the Traffic Code of the City of Rounote,of 1956, feint lug to the
operation of automobiles and certain other vehicles while under the influence of
alcohol and other intoxicants, or narcotic drugs, or other self*administered
intoxicants or drugs, by the addition of certain provisions relating to the lesser
offense of driving or operating such vehicles mbile such driver*s or operutor*s
ability is impaired by alcohol; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, pa§e 9.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perkiuson and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................O.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted the following report recommending
that an Ordinance be adopted to implement the prosecution of persons charged uitb
violation of driving while ability is impaired:
"September 30, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
Centlemen:
I transmit herewith for your consideration and recommended
adoption, an ordinance which mould amend and reordain Section 77,
Chapter 1, Title XVIII, of the Code of the City Of Roanoke, 19§6,
as heretofore amended, said chapter being the Traffic Code Of the
City Of Roanoke of 1956. relating to the use of chemical analyses
to determine the amount Of alcohol in the blood Of persons charged
with drunken driving, said amendment being necessary by reason of
recent changes made by recent Acts of the Ceneral Assembly.
The proposed amendment mould adopt by reference Sections
1R.1-55.1 and 15.1-57 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
The only subAtantial change mhich would be effected by the
adoption Of S19.1-55.1 wosld be to incorporate by reference the
following language:
*No civil liability shall attach to any person
authorized to withdraw blood as provided herein
as a result of the act of withdrawing blood from
any person submitting thereto, provided the blood
mas mitbdramo according to recognized medical
procedures; and provided further that the forego-
ing shall not relearn any such person from
liability for negligence Jn withdrawing of any
blood Sample.*
c The only change which would be made by the adoption by reference
of 918.1-57 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, would be the
addition of a proviso sho~n below in italics:
'If there was at the time in excess of 0.05 p~r
cent but less than 0.15 per cent by weight of
alcohbl in the accused*s blood, such facts shall
.not give rise to any presumption that the
accused nas or was not under the influence of alco-
holic Intoxicants, but such facts may be considered
mlth Other competent evidence in determining the
guilt orinnocence of the accused; provided, bow-
ever such facts shalL not preclude prosecution
and conviction under SIR.I-56.1 '
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It in felt that this section nkonld be edopted bl reference
to implement the prosecution of parsons charged uith vloletioe
of driving chile ability Is impaired, should the Coencll edopt
the ordineuce proscribing the offense of driving uhile ebility
Is Jupeired.
The Ceaaonuenlth's Attoreey hen recommended the enactment of
such ns ordinance es being necessary to keep pece ulth the stets
lams eppliceble to drunk driving, Tke proposed ordinetce mould
be iacorpereted into the City Code es on amendment to Section 77,
Chepter 1, of Title
Respectfully,
S! J. N. ~incnnon
City Attorney"
After e discussion of the matter, Hr. Pollard protesting thet the
proposed meesnre takes ahoy too many of the rights of citizens, Mr, Perkinsoe moved
that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Attorney nad offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(~17215) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordein Section 77, C~epter 1, Title
XYIII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as heretofore amended, said chapter
being the Traffic Code of the City of Roanoke~of 1956, adopting by-r~ference the
provisions of certain Acts of Assembly relating to the use of chemical analyses of
persons accused of operntJn9 mOtOr vehicles while under the influence Of intoxicants
and drugs, and related matters; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
Rt. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion mas
seconded by Rr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bos~ell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnson. Mheeler and #ayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: Mr. Pollard .............1.
ZONING: Conncil having referred to the City Plannin9 Commission for
study, report and recommendation a request of Mr. John Lemis Taylor that his propert
located on-the northwest corner of Elm Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E., described as
the east part of Lot 20, Block 25, Belmont Land Company. Official Tax No. 4121319,
be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General Connercinl
District, the City Planning Commission presented a written report, recommending that
the request be granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held et 7:30 p.m.
Ro~day, November 7, 1966. The notion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Yhe City Planning Commission submitted the following report,
recommending that a verbal request of Rt. Everett E. Flippen to the City Planning
Commission that property located on the southeast corner of Jamison Arenue and
Ywelfth Street, S. E., described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, Oak Ridge Lend
Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003, be rezoned from RD,
Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, be 9ranted:
"September 23, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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The ·bore request eau considered at the Clt% Pla··in~ Coueisslo· seeming
of September 21, 1966, Hr. FlJppe· appeared before the CoeuissJo·
a·d indic·ted that the same request hud been gr,·ted on April 18, 1966
under the old zoning ordl·a·ce but hud ·at been carried forth os the
· em Ia·lng map. He further toted that the agreement of April 12, 1966
eith City Council to tot co·strnct ·ay buildings uithin 25 feet of the
proposed Virgf·ia Route 24 mould he honored.
Upa· discussing this request, the City Planning ComeJssim concluded
tbut the proposed zoning request ets i· keeping mltb the City
Oepsrteent's sketch rot · proposed off-street shopping center is the
are· and also e~h a highmay plat of the immediate area prepared by
the Traffic Engineering section of the City and generally agreed to by
the State Highmay Department.
A motion mas node and carried recommending that City Council grant this
Sincerely yours.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph O. Laurence
In this connection, Mr. Flippeo appeared before Council and expressed the
opinion that the failure to provide for the previous rezoning mhen the new Zoning
Ordinance mas adopted mas on oversight on the part of Council.
Mayor Dillard informed Mr. Flippen that Council uts auare of the fact that
the property in question was being changed back to a residential district uhen it
adopted the neu Zoning Ordinance. but that it has adopted the policy that any chengesli
in the neb Ordinance should he approved individually, Mayor Dillard also expressing
the opinion that the request of Hr. Flippen for the rezoning of h~ property should be!!
in writing and that the request should have been presented to Council before bein9
considered by the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Link then moved that a public hearing On the matter be held at 7:30
p.m** Monday. November 7. 1965. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimous
ly adopted.
ZONINO: The Planning Director submitteda mritten report, advising that
durin9 the last Neck or so he has had several inquiries about possible resuming of
properties mtthin the city, that he feels this is a matter which normally occurs after
the adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance, and that in a reasonable period of time this
situation should be bach to normal; homever, in the meantime, there mill probably
be a substantially higher number of rezontng requests.
Mr. Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
[~RCHASE OF PRO~RTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The coBmittee appointed to
consider the offer of Mr. C**L. Wertz to sell to the City Of Roanoke · 1.707-acre
tract Of land located on the southeast corner Of Salem Turnpike and Thirty-sixth
Street, N. M., adjacent to the Fairviem Elementary School. st a net price of $7.800,
submitted the following report, recommending that the offer be declined:
"October 3, 1965
The Honorable Council of the City of Roanoke. Virginia
At your meeting of September 12, 1966, you referred to the under-
signed committee an offer of Mr. C. L. Nertz to sell to the City
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of Roan·he a l.T-acre tract of laed adjoining Feirvlem Eleeea-
tory School and located al the southeast corner or Salem
Turnpike and Thirty~si~tb Street~ N. W., et · price of $?,800.00.
This property has been offered to tbs cfr7 aa anser·us occasions
before at prices rearing from $9,500 to $9,000, and in each
instance has been declined on the basis that the city has e· need
for the property.
Me knve checked mith the'School and the City Planning Officials
and hare been advised that tbs city has e· need for this
proprty, aaa or in the foreseeable future.
Me therefore recoueeed that the offer be declined and that Mr.
Mertz be notified.
Respectfully subeltted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr. S/ J. N. Kincanon
Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman Janes N. Kiacanon
S/ Julian F. Birst S/ J. Rober't Thomas
Julia· F. flirst J. Robert Thomas'
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur Jn the recommendatim of the
committee and that the offer be declined. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
furnlshin9 · neu front end loader for the Mater Department having advised that the
bid of Mcllhanl Equipment Company, Incorporated, in the net amount of $17,130.00,
is the lowest bid which meets or exceeds all*sp~cifications, and having recommended
that the bid of Mcllbany Equipment Company, Incorporated, be accepted, and Council
having referred the bids bach to the committee for further study, report and
recommendation, in view of questions raised by other bidders with regard to meeting
specifications, the committee submitted the following report, recommending that the
bid of A. E. Finley and Associates of Virginia, Incorporated, be accepted:
"September 28, 1966
Honorable Mayor ~ City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your committee has found a specification sheet which
inadvertently had been left in the bid envelope. On the basis
of information included in this specification sheet, it appears
that the Trojan Model 134-A loader of A. E. iinley.G Associates
of Virginia, Inc. is the least expensive machine which meets
or exceeds all specifications. Your committee recommends,
therefore, that the bid ($15,110.75) of A. E. Ftoley ~ Associates
of Virginia, Inc. be accepted and that $2,610.75 be transferred
from the Mater Department Replacement Reserve to Account
$00-53 for this machine.
Respectfully,
S/ Frank Nv Perktnson, Jr,
Frank N. Perkinson, Chairman
S/ J. Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
Bueford B. Thompson
SI Joseph At Brogan
Joseph A. Brogan*
Mr. Perhinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the followln~ emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of A. £.
Finley and Associates Of Virginia, Xncorporated:
(x17216) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase and acquisition of one
diesel-powered rubber tired ~ront end lander for use of the Cl~y*s Mater Department,
npon certain terns nad provisions; rejecting certain bids mode to the City; nad
providing for nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, *see OrdJannce Book NO. 30, page I0.)
Hr. PerkJnson moved the adopt$~n of the Ordinance. The motion sas
seconded by Mr. Llok nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. noswell, Jones, Lisk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Nh*clef nnd
Mayor Dillard ................ ~ ................
NAYS: None .........................O.
Mr. Perkinson then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional sum of $2.610.75:
(~l?21Y) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re,rd,in Section =500, =Replacement
Renerve," of the 1966-67 Mater Fond Appropriation Ordinance. and pr,siding for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 11.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion sas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following ~ote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?.
NAYS: None .........................O.
mUNICIPAL BUILDING: Yhe committee appointed to study the one bid
received on the replacement of seventy windows with aluminum on the west end and
west front of the Nnnicipal Building submitted the followinG report, recommending
that the pr,p,sol of DeYac, Incorporated, in the amount of $11,600, be accepted:
"September 29, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
One bid mas received for the replacement of seventy windows with
aluminum on the west end and northwest front of the Municipal
BuildinG, which bldmas:pnbltcly opened and read before City
Council at its meeting on September 12, 1966. The bid was submit-
ted by DeVac, Incorporated,at the sum Of $11,SDB.OD, plnsa.unit
price of $46.00 each for two air ~onditioner panels located in
the replacement urea, making a total~bid of $11,600.00. The
advertising cost for this project was $16.26; therefore, the total
sum of the bid and advertisinG cost will be $11,616.26. This
total sum amounts to $1,446.26 more thunthe $10,170.00 approp-
riated in the 1966-67 badger for the project.
It~is recommended by your committee thatthe contract be awarded
to DeVac, Incorporated, and that the necessary sum of $1,44b.26
be made available by transferring the unexpended balances of
other projects that have been completed nnder the Mn'iht*nonce of
City Property accounts; namely, $1,194.00 remaining from the
'Insulation of ceiling under roof of Jail*, and $325.00 remaining
from the *Pigeon Control treatment for Municipal Building,* or a
total transfer of $1,519.0D.
The bid of DeVac, Incorporated conforms to all specifications of
the City of Roanoke.
Also, the committee wishes to call to the attention of Council
condition that has developed in the data processinG room of the
Auditing Departmentmhl~ was not included In the above proposed
work. One single three-sash mindow and one double three-sash
window on the aosthment side of tko leolcipe] Baildlag have began
to deteriorate. The City Auditor has advised that since the
uiedona ave loose, dust is coming through and effectlng the
operntioe of tbs machines. Based os the unit prices of the above-
mentioned bid, the total cost for replacing the tm, mind,us mould
be $$20.00.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Roy RT Pollard,
Roy R, Pollard, Sr., Chairman
S/ Julian F~ Birst
Julian F. Blrst
S/ B, B, Thompson
Ruer,rd B. Thompson"
The City Manager advising that the tm, miedems on the sonthuest side of
the Municipal Ruildieg can be substituted for tau other mind,us without changing the
total cast of $11,600.00, Mr. Pellsrd moved that Council concur in the reccmueedatlo*
of the committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparatio~
adopted.
COAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on furnishing
the cool requirements Of the City Of Roan,he for the period from October 1, lgbb,
through September 30, 1q67, submitted the foil,ming report:
"September 29, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On September 26, 1966, bids were opened ond read before City
Council for supplying coal to the City of Roanoke for the period
beginning October 1, 1966 and ending September 30, 1967.
Bunter end Cummings Company submitted the lam bid on the furnace
nut coal at a price of ST.IS per ton net, f.o.b. Marytonn Mine,
Marytomn, West Virginia.
Blair Pitzer Coal & Fuel Company, Incorporated, submitted the low
bid on the stoker pea coal at u price of $6.90 per ton net, f;o.b..
Keen Mountain Mine, Buchanan County, Virginia.
The freight rate for shipplng the coal from either of.these loca-
tions to Roan,he, Virginia mill be the same. The coal shall be
shipped in carload lots to the City Tipple at 3~ Street and
Albemarle Avenue, S. E., Roanoke, Virginia, or to another selected
site ~hould the City Tipple be temporarily closed at any time
durin9 the contract period, as and mhen ordered by the City of
It is recommended by your committee that the lan bidsbe accepted
as outlined above, which bids conform to all specifications of the
City of Roanoke.
The committee mas instructed to study the possibility Of Joint
purchase of cool with the School Board to reduce costs for both.
Upon contacting the Business Office Of the Rom ,he City School
19bb and the contrb~t has burn,warded for supplying coal to the
school buildings for the 1966-67 season.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
S/ Julian F, Hirst
· Julian F. Birst
S/ B. B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson'
Mr. Mheeler moved thst Council concur in the recommendation at the
coonittee osd altered tho r,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(e17210) AN ORDINARCR providiog for the City's purchase et certain coal
requirements tar the period trot October 1, 1966. through Septoober 30. 1967; accept
leg certsin bids mode to the City tar the supply of sane and rejecting certain other
bids; and providing for on emergency.
(For tull text at Ordinance. see Ordinance O,ok No. 30, page 12.)
#r. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
b! Mr. Pollard end adopted by the r,limning vote:
AYES: Messrs. R,smell. Jones. LAsh. Perkins,n. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor O111ord ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
Mr. Jones then moved that the question at 8 Joint purchase of all the
coal required by the city. including the school system, for the period beginning
October 1. 1967. and ending September 30. 1960. be referred to the Rudget Commission
for consideration in connection math its study of the budget for the fiscal year
1967-68. The motion uss seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
IN'~MODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AM) RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS: Council havin9 deterred action on an Ordinance amending that
portion of Ordinance No. 16536. providing that the Blue Ridge ETY Association shall
hare as its treasurer the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke and that its finances
and bookkeeping and acconnting procedures shall be under the general control of
the City Auditor of the City of Roanoke. so that the Association, if it so desires.
cnn elect its own treasurer and control its corporate finances, bookkeeping and
accounting procedures, pending receipt of a formal request from the Board of
Directors of the Blue Ridge EYY Association. the matter mas again before the body.
Mr. Link moved that action on the ~atter be deferred indefinitely. The
motion mos seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council baying deferred action on a Resolution providing for
the continuation of the Neighborhood Youth Corps Program during the winter in order
to give the City Manager an opportunity to study information received from Total
Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley concerning the program, the matter was
again before the body.
The City Manager advisJn~ that be has not completed his study of the
information, Mr. Jones moved that the matter be deferred until the next regular
meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. LAsh and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure changing the pay range of the Juvenile Home
Superintendent from Range 22 to mange 23. he presented same; mhereupon. Mr. Jones
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(s17219) AN ORDINANCE oueodlog.Ordinance No, 16968 heretofore adopted om
Nay 2, 1966, providing · System or Pay Notes and Ranges and a mom pay Plan, by
changing the pay range or the position of the Juvenile Home SaperJateodentt Code No.
5106; aDd providing rot on emergency.
(For roll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook NO, 30, page 13.)
Ur. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordioance. The motJoomaa seconded
by Mr. Mbeeler and adopted by the follouJngvote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lash. Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Hr, aosnell ....................1.
MAYER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed ~he City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the foraiahlng of city mater service to the property
of Mr. H. Jo Nebb at 4325 Virginia Avenue, No E., described aa Lot 3, Block
following Ne$olutfon:
(317220) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
City, upon certain terms and co~ ltions.
(For full text of Resolation, see Resolution Rook No. 3g, page 14o)
Mr. Jones mo~ed the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follonJng vote:
AYES: Messrso Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perhinson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................O.
ELECTIONS: Council having referred an Ordinance authorizing the use of
voting machines at all future elections back to the City Attorney for redrafting
deleting a proposed amendment to Section I with regard to dispensing math the
Mr. Lisk offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(317221) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section2, relating to booths
and ballot boxes, of Chapter 1, Title IV, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
providing 'certain general provisions for elections; adopting and authorizing the
use of certain voting machines at all elections.to be hereafter held in the City;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book N~. 30, page 15.)
Mr. Lash moved the adoption of theOrdinnnce. The motion Mas sea nded
Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash0 Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................... ~-7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Counci! having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting the respective proposals of English Constroctio
chlorination facilities at the Senage Trealaent Plant, he presented sane; whereupon,
Mr. Jones offered the folloniag emergency Ordinance:
(niT222) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain
chlorination facilities nad the furnishing and installation of certain chlorination
equiptent specialties, piping and incidental equipment ut the City*s Senage Treat-
meat Plant upon certain terms and conditions, end uuard of certaiJ c6at~acts there-
for~ rejecting certain other bids nude to the City for the aforesaid improvements;*
and providing for nn emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 15.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinsnceo The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follomiag vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None .....................O. (Wt. Boswell not voting because of
personal interests)
In this connection, the City Attoroey advised that in order to construct
amd Operate the chlorination facilities it is necessary that the city acquire certain
rights mith respect to a railroad siding On the right Of nay Of the Norfolk and
lug for the acquisition of the rights to the railroad siding, the construction of
the siding by the railway company, the reimbursement to the railway company by the
city of the sum of $7,20O,as the cost of the construction and the payment to the
company by the city Of the difference between the actual cost and the sum Of $7,200
in the agreement as submitted before it can be executed by the City Manager.
Mr. Jones voiced the opinion that the city should commit itself to a sum
*not to exceed $7,R00' as the amount to be reimbursed to the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company, but the City Attorney advised him that the railway company would not
agree to such n provision.
as are required or approved by the City Attorney:
(~17223) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City*s acquisition of rights to
a certain FSI}road aiding, necessary for the construction of chlorination facilities
for the Clty*s Semage Treatment Plant; @roviding for the payment of the cost of
constructing said siding by Norfolk and Western Railway Company; nutl~rizin9 and
directing the City Manager to enter Jato mritten agreement with Norfolk and Western
gnilnay Company relating to said siding; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page i7.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link a~d adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Resets. Bosmell, Jooeo, Link, PerRimsooo Pollard, Rheeler sod
Mayor Oillurd ................................ ?,
NAYS: None ........................O.
NOTIONS AND liSCELLAREOUS OUSiN£SS:
SEVERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council buying referred u request that somethie~
he done to correct the drainage problem in the vicinity of Red Fox Drive mud Salem
Turnpike, N. N., to the Capitol Improvements Committee in coBnection math its study
of · Coplta. l,,Impr°vements ~rogrsm for the City of Roanoke, Hr. Melvin fl. Grunk
appeared before the body and complained that storm muter Is still flooding the rear
of properties on the north side of Salem Turnpike, No v., in the 3708 nad 3800 block~
Mr. Pollard moved that the question of appropriating funds to correct
drainage conditions fo the above area be referred to the Budget Commission for
consideration in connection ~itb its study of the budget for the fiscal year 1967-68
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATfON$ COURT: Mr. flosmell expressed the opinion
that the morst crime problem of the City of Roanoke is vandalism, 90~ of mhich is
committed by Juvenile hoodlums and 10~ by adult criminals, that most of the
vandalism occurs to empty property and rented property and that nothing Is done
about it unless the property ouner makes a complaint, that he does not feel the
upon the property omner, that there Should be someone designated by the city to make
such chnrgest that he is conviced vandalism is committed by Juvenile hoodlums
because they know they cnn get a~ay mith Jr. that although he does not think the
Juveniles should be severely punished for acts of vandalism, neither should they be
mollycoddled and pampered, but given Justice, that ia his opinion the Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court is the most important court in the City of Roanoke and
Council should approve a sufficient salary to obtain n qualified judge of the court.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Pollard agreed math Mr, Bosmell that
Mr. David F. Herbert, Executive Director, Roanoke Volley COUlCil of
Community Services, suggested that ua organized program of recreation to keep the
Juveniles occupied night solve the problem.
The mutter baying been discussed ut length, Mr. Pollard moved that the
commenls of Mr. Mosmell be token under advisement and that the question or the
salary of the Judge or the Juvenile and Domestic Melotions Court be considered it
the next regular meeting or Council, The motion nas seconded by My. #heeler
unouimoosl! odopted.
PAY PLAN-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having taken under
advisement recommendations of the Personnel Board that Police Detective Sergeants
be reclassified to the same range as Detective Sergeant Supervisors and Police
Sergeants; that Police Communications Sergeants be placed in the same range
Police Sergeants; and that the pay scale for Fire Dispatcher II be opgraded to
equal the pay scale for Fire Captain, Mr. Lisk moved that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the proper measure changing the pay range of the position of
Docket Sergeant, Communications Sergeant, Detective Sergeant and Fire Dispatcher II
to Mange 21. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Perkinson.
At this point, the City Manager interposed that he has spoken on this
sobJect n number Of times before and believes Council is aware of his position, that
he feels he should inject his comments before a vote is taken on the motion, that
his opinion is no reflection On the people in the positions and he realizes that
in the same pay range throughout the city.
There is a differential in responsibilities between these
positions and the positions in the nex~ pay range.
3. As we develop the police and fire organizations these or
similar scale differences will become more necessary to
operations.
4. A range revision should not be made in the Pay Plan except
when the total plan is periodically studied.
The motion nas then adopted, Mr. Boswell voting no.
DUILDINB$: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. 5. Lewis
Llonberger as a member of the Board of Appeal, Building Code, expired on September
30, 1966, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of S. Leuis LJonberger.
us a member of the Board of Appeal, Building Code, for a term of five years ending
September 30, 1971, by the following vote:
FOR MR. LIONBERGER: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, PerkJnso'n, Pollard,
Nheeler and Mayor Dillard .....................................
MUNICIPAL COUMT: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Judge
Beverly T. Fitzpatrick es Chief Judge of the Municipal Court ~nd Judge George
Dillard as a Judge of the Municipal Court expired on September 30, 1966, and called
for nominations to fill the vacancies.
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Mr. Jones placed ia ·oBl·ntIo· the ·uae of Beverly T. FJtzpotrlcb.
There being ag farther nominations, Judge Beverly T, Fitzpatrick
reelected es Chief Judge or the Mo·icipol Court for · term of four yearn ending
September 30. 1at0, by the follouiog rote:
FOB JUDGE FITZPATMICM: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limbo Perkl~so·. Pollard,
Mkeeler nod Mayor Dillard ................................
Mr. Jones placed ia ·ominotJon the name of George B. Dillard.
There being ·o further nominntJona, Judge George B. Dillard mas reelected
aa a Judge of the xunicipa~ Court for · term of four years ending September 30, 1at0
by the folloBiug vote:
FOR JUDGE DILLARD: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perhinsono Pollard.
Mb,cleF nnd M~yor gilinrd ..................................
CITY CLERK: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Miss Virginia L,
Shaw ns City Clerk expired os September 30, 1966, and called for nominations tO fill
the vacancy.
Mr. Perkinsoo placed In nomination the numa of Virginia L. Shaw.
There being no further nominations, Miss Virginia L. Show was reelected
as City Clerk for n term of two years ending September 30, 19hO. by the following
vote:
FOB MISS SHAM: Messrs. DosBelI, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, ~heeler
and Mayor Dillard .................. ~ ................... 7.
CITY ATTOR~£Y: ~ayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. James
Kincanon as City Attorney expired on September 30, 1966, and called for nomiuatlona
fill the vacancy.
Mr. Perkinson placed in nomination the name of James N. Kincoflon.
There being no further nominations, Mr. James N. Kincanon Mas reelected
as City Attorney for n term of two years ending September 3~, 1969, by the following
Vote:
FOB MR. KINCANON: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, PerkJnson, Pollard,
Nheeler and Mayor Dillard .............................. 7.
CITY AUDITOR: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. J. Robert
tThomns as City Auditor expired on September 30, 1968, and called for nominations to
fill the vacancy.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of J. Robert Thomas.
There being no further nominations, Mr. J. Robert Thomas was reelected as
City Aiditor for u term of two years ending September 30, I~hB, by the following
19tn:
FOR MR. THOMAS: Messrs. Hoswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard,
~heeler and Mayor Dillard ..............................
YOUTH COMMISSION: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. E. E
~lexander and ~tlliam H. Edwards os members of the Youth Commission expired on April
30, labS, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination abe Banes of F. Ko Alexander and Ira D.
Peterat Jr.
There being no rnrther noulnatlonao Mr. F. £. Alexender nad Mr. Ira D.
PeteFso Jr** uere elected os menbers or the Youth Conulssion rot terns of tun yearn
encb ending April 30, 1969, by the rolloning vote:
FOl HESSR$. AL£XANDER AND PETERS: #essrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lis~. Perklnson~
Pollard, Yheeler nad Mayor Dillard ............................... T.
On notion of Hr. Lisk, seconded by Hr. Pollard and nnaaJnoualy adopted.
the meeting uae adJooFned.
A P P R 0 ¥ E D
ATTEST:
JCity Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 10, 1966,
The Council of the City oE Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Moadayt October lO, 1966, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hoar, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, James K. Jones, David M. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ............................. ?.
ABSENT: None .......................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Er. Julian F. Hits,, City Manager, Mr. H. Benjamin
Jones, Jr., Assistant City Attorney, and ar. Alfred No Gibson, Assistant City
Auditor.
INVOCATIOn: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend C. Edward
Reynolds, Pastor, Story Creek Baptist Church.
EINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
October 3, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr, Lisk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
REARING OF CI~/ZE~S UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on the constroction
of an addition to the anministration buildln9 at Roanoke Municipal (Moodrum) Airport,
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October 10,
1966, 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:
S. Lewis Lionberger Company - $29,150.00
Hodges Lumber Corporation - 31,480.00
Days Construction Company, Incorporated ~ 32,000.00
Regional Construction Services, Incorporated - 32,500°00
Valley Contractors Corporation ~ 33,500.00
Mr. Mheeler 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 ~he commltte,
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"NH£REAS, The Juvenile and Bomestlc Relations Court ia the
City of Roanoke is an honorable institution duly established ultb
its paramount concerns in the welfare or each child coming before
it and In the tranquility of the community at large, nad
WRKRRAS, for forty-seven years this Court has csrried out the
awesome responsibility of not only deciding the guilt or innocence
of tens of thousnnds of men, uomen, and children but also of
attempting to guide the direction of their future behavior, and
WHEREAS, in the years ahead this Court will be asked to
assume au even greater role as our Community becomes more complex
uith a corresponding increase in social problems, and
WHEREAS, the leadership rot such a Court must come from its
Judge who must have u sound learning in the lam and the rules Of
procedure, a deep concern about the rights of people, u keen
interest in the problems of children and families, an ability to
evaluate evidence and situations objectively and to make fair and
equitable decisions, a capability in Court administration, and un
ability to conduct hearings and communicate with those before the
Bench without loss of the essential dignity of the Court. and
WHEREAS. one who possesses these qualities must of necessity
be compensated sufficiently not only to be attracted to the
position bet also to allow full attention to affairs of the Court,
and to command the sincere respect Of the legal, governmental and
citizen communities so essential to the proper functioning of the
Court, and
WHEREAS. communities of comparable size or larger in the
Commonwealth of Virginia compensate their Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court Judges at the annual rate of $15,000 OF more. with
five of these communities paying Jn excess of $17,000 as compared
to the currently paid salary in Roanoke of $10.$00, and
WHEREAS. not only the present but the future status and
effectiveness of the Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court iS at stake,
~Ou ZBERRFORE, UE l~ RB~OLV£L, the Roanoke Valley Council of
Community Services joins all likeminded oruanizations and citizens
in the City of Roanoke in
Giving support to the members of the City Council Of Roanoke in
their deliberations to increase the salary level for the position
of Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, and
Respectfully urging that the beginning salary be set no lower
than $15,000 per year.
A True Copy;
S/ W. M. RcAllister
gaiter M. McAllister, Chairman"
Mr. Perktnson moved that the Resolution be received and filed, The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
+Mr. B. Purnell Eggleston, President of the Roanoke Bar Association.
a~peared before Council and read the following prepared statement, advising the
Board of Directors of the Roanoke Bar Association is of the opinion the salary
should be set at not less than $15.000 per year and that consideration should be
given to a salary range of $16,000 to $17,500:
"October 10, 1966
Mr. Mayor and Me~bers of City Council:
As President of the Roanoke Bar Association, ! appreciate
this opportunity to speak to you concerning the salary of the
'Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
In 1964 you referred to the Bar Association for study and
recommendation, the problem of the issuance of criminal warrants,
particularly in connection with the procedures required by law in
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drmnk drivicg cases aid the wnadator! blood test., Ue mere
pleased to Study this matter nnd la due course wade our
report to yon with recommeadatlons. These recowwendatioas
were sobstnqlfnlly /ollomed by you fid the situation won
materially improved. Our Courts Cowwittee at this time is
conducting a follow-up study of the wnrrcmt issuing procedure
amd the related mstter of the prompt nvoJlnbllity of bail.
Ne nre looking formnrd to the report of this committee with
the hope that it will be the basis for constructive action in these
vi~ol phases of the ndwinistrotioa or Justice in this comwunity.
Our only purpose in appearing before you today is to
seek to benefl~ this comwunity, It is the consensus of the
lawyers Ronnoke Bar Association (mil but D or 10 of those
prncticing in the City of Roanoke) that the Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court must be upgraded. Me believe that
grent ecooowic loss has been caused the comwunity because of
our failure to provide the SUpport and facilities oecessuFy to
help rehabilitate delinquent cud disturbed youngsters. It goes
mlthout sa/lng that a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court is
different from other courts. It is by law operated on a different
principle and has different aims. This fact is mall recognized
throughout the country because every state Judicial systew of
which we are aware has a separate Juvenile court procedure,
#hat are these benefits of a good Juvenile cud Domestic
Relations Court~ For one, the benefit to the persons who appear
before it, namely the youth of this community. These people are
the lifeblood of this area. They ore the future of Roanoke. If
we let a substantial portion of them go bad or fail to measure up
to their potential for good, we are wasting our most precious
resource--our people.
such matters, there seem;to be no question but that effective and
efficient Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts will save their
communities money. If a child can be effectively corrected ia a
minor misdoing at the time he first offends the laws under which
we live, not only does he lead a happier and more useful life for
him{elf and the community, but he does not become a second or
third offender who must be coped with at added expense at a
later date. Enough dollars well spent in Juvenile Court sill
pay dividends not only in lives and happiness but ia actual money
savings. The economic growth of the community demands a good
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
In ou, r report two years ago, we alluded to the shocking
fact of the low salary scale of Roanoke*s Juvenile Court Judge
a~d Municipal Court Judges as compared with ten communities in
the State and indicated that we thought the evil of this was not
only that we were limiting our ability to attract good men for
these jobs, but that tbil low salary scale indicated to the people
of this community, the people of this state, and, indeed, to
whoever might have an iaterest in finding out about Roanoke, that
we simply do not care much about the Juvenile Court and conse-
quently the youth of this community. We strongly recommended a
serious study of these two courts.
Today we follow up on that recommendation at a time when
you have under consideration a change in the salary of the Judge
of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Re feel that an
adequate salary for the Judge is of paramount importance in
building a 9ood court. Within the past ten days I have called
b~ long distance telephone the judges or the assistant Judges of
the Juvenile Courts of eight communities in the state asking them
to give me their salary. You have before you the figures I hare
received from these Judges.
This list of salaries is given to you as an indication of
what other communities, some larger, some smaller, are paying for
this important position. They range all the way from over
~21,O00.00 in Richmond to approximately $1g,500.00 in ~orfolk
and Arlington, to $17,900.00 in Lynchburg,.$1?,500.OO in ~e~port
News, $14,O00.OO plus in Portsmouth and Alexandria to $12,000.00
in Fairfax County. While we did not verify this in every instance,
at least some of the lower salaries listed are mitigated by the
fact that the assistants or substitutes sit for a substantial
number of days each year. for instance, the Substitute Judge in
Alexandria sits approximately 60 days each year.
The Roanoke DaF Association strongly urges that salary of
the Judge Of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court be set at
a level which will not only attract a good wan, but which will
help the position command the respect or all factions of this
community. We urge you to consider this matter without regard
to the identity of the present incumbent. The Job is more
important thou the win.
It would be our thought that the salary should be in the
ran2e of $16o000.00 to $17,500.00. He tbiah it is demeaning
not only to the Job but to this community if this salary be
set at less than $15,000.00 per year. We feel that Roanoke
must strive to be excellent rather than mediocre in all of its
affairs, particularly ia the administration of Justice in the
Juvenile end Domestic Relations Court. Me share with you the
desire to see that Roanoke is best,
Thanh you for your attention. I will be pleased to try to
answer any questions you may have of which I have hnowledge."
In a discussion of the mstter, Mayor Dillard pointed out that the person
selected by the Judges of the three courts of record to be the new Judge of the
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court has agreed to serve in this capacity at a
salary of $13,D00 per annum, therefore, he can see no reason why Council should
approve a higher salary than that agreed to by the appointee.
Hr. Perkinson then offered the following emergency Ordinance increasing
the salary of the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to $13,800 per
nnnUmo effective as of the date of employment:
(~17224) AN ORDINANCE to amend and renrdain Section wig, 'Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page lO.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde*
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote, Mr. Roswell stating that he
feels the Judges of the three courts should have conferred Math Council before
making the appointment, that he thinks this is a dark day for those owners of real
estate whose property is subject to vandalism by juvenile hoodlums and that he is
voting "NO":
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 5.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................1.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONI~GI A communication from Mr. M. Caldwell Butler, Attorney, repre-
senting Mr. Harold E. Rowe, et uxo, requesting that their property located on the
southeast corner of Walnut Avenue and Piedmont Street, S. E., described as the
north portion of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 23, Roanoke Gas and Hater Company, Official
Tax Ho. 4031115, be retorted from RG-I, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, was before Council.
Mr. LJsk moved that the request for retorting be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mrs. Robert J. Pullen, requesting that
property located on the west side of Ntlliamson Road, N. W., between Hearthstone
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Rand tod ¥oodbnry Street, described as Lots 4, $ end 6, Block ?~ Alrlee Canto,
Official Tax NO. 2190521, be rezooed from C-I, Office nod Iestitutioasl District,
to C-2, Geeerol Commercial District, mst before Council.
Mr. Pollard mated that the request for rezooiog be referred to the City
Planning Commission for.study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perklnson and unaeimomsly adopted.
SYREKYS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. Daniel S. Brown Attorney, repre-
senting Maiker Machine and Foundry Corporation, requesting that Russell Avenue,
S. M., betueen Penn Street and Railroad Avenue, and that portion of Railroad Avenue
between Russell Avenue and the Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company Belt Line, be
vacated, discontinued and closed, mss before Council.
Mr. Pollard moved that the request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the follouing Resolution appointing vieuers in
connection with the application:
(c1T225) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five vieeers
in connection with the application of the Walker Machine ~ Foundry Corporation to
permanently vacate, discontinue and close that certain portion Of Russell Avenue,
S. W** extending in a westerly direction from a perpendicular line drawn from the
northerly side of Russell Avenue to the point of intersection of the southerly
5treat) and extending a total distance along the center line Of Russell Avenue 510
feet, more or less, to the easterly right-of-way line of the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company, and embracing within the aforesaid portion of Russell Avenue,
beretnabore described end sought to be closed, the oreriappiflg portion of what ems
formerly designated as Railroad Avenue, S. M., the aforesaid Railroad Avenue having
never been developed and having long since been abandoned.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoptionof the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
PCNCBASE OF pROPERTY: A communication from Mr. Kermit E. Bale, Real
Estate Agent with Flora Realty Company, Incorporated, offering to sell to the City
of Roanoke property located on the northwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson
5treat, S. M., described as Lot 19, Block 10, Official Survey S. W. 2, Official Tax
No. 102051B, for the sun of $40,000.00 cash, for street purposes, was before Council
Mr. Mheeler moved that the offer be referred to a committee composed of
Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian i. Hirst, James N. Kincanon and
J. Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: Council ~t its last regular meeting having
directed the Mayor to send a telegram to the Compensation Board o~poslng any
salary increases in the proposed badgers of the Attorney for the Commoaneoith, the
City Sergeant° the Commissioner of the Revenue end the City Treasurer faf the six
months period beginning January 1, lg6?. and ending.Jane 30, 1967, end requesting
that no action be taken on the annual budgets of these city officials until May,
1967o in order that they may be considered with the general city budget° the
following Joint communication from the above officers, expressing the opinion that
the salary increases contained in their proposed budgets are fair in view of sub-
atantlai salary increases given other city department heads and employees who are
under the Pay Plan, was before the body:
'Runicipal Building
Roanoke, Virginia
October 5o 1966
Hooorabie Benton O. billard
Mayor of the City of Roanoke
and
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
On May R, 1966 Roanoke City Coonctl approved Ordinance No.
1698B'providin9 for a new pay plan for the employees of the City
of Roanoke, including one constitutional office. This Mas made
retroactive in most instances to January 1, 1966. The other four
constitutional offices, of which we are the heads, and their
fifty-seven employees were entirelyexcluded from this pay plan
~ince our ~alaries and those of our employees are fixed by the
State Compensation Board as provided by State lam.
fixed by Council was given a $2,500 salary increase retroactive
to January 1, 1966, and the employees of his office were all
office of $16,943.25 over the previous year.
S! Leroy Moran
Johnny H. Johnson
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After n dl~cusaioa of the matter, Mayor Dillard noting that although
these four constitutional offices urn not included in the Pay Plan they mere
snlsr~ Increases by the State Compensation Board as of January l, 1966, and that
since Council did not receive copies of the proposed budgets in sufficient time
to discuss tkem uith the constitutional officers it had no alternative but
to Lend the telegram, Mr. Pollard moved that Council request n conference mltb
the Attorne~ for the CommSnwenltb, the City Sergeant, the Commissioner of the
Revenue and the City Treasurer at their earliest convenience for the purpose
of discussing their proposed budgets. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that donations Jn the total son of $6,395 have been received for
the construction of the Wiley Drive Fountain, and recommended that a like amount
be appropriated to the Wiley Drive Fountain account in the 1966-67 budget.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur i~ the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(m17226) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi?O, *Capitalow
of the 196G-~? Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 30, page
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson0 Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................... O.
UUDG~T-POL1CE DEPABTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $?G be transferred from Operating Supplies and Materials to
Office Furniture and Equipment in the Police Department budget to provide for the
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
(317227) AN ORDXNANCE to amend and reordaiu Section o45, "Police," of
machine to be used In the Sewage Treatment Plant l,m-lift pump station located at
Idlemlld Boulevard and Kermlt Street, N.
*Roanoke, Virginia
October IO, 1966
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentleaen;
It is recommended that the Council by budget ordinance amend-
meat provide the sum of $750 from the Operating Supplies and
Material Account No. 39 of the Sewage Treatment Plant for the pur-
chase from RJI Industries, Kent, Ohio, of an Ozone eachine to be
used in the S,sage Treatment Plant low-lift pump station located on
Idlemild and Mermlt Streets. The pump in this station is actuated
by u float located in wet well. During low flow, this well has
enough detention time to allow the sewage to become sore septic
than under normal conditions. This results in the tendency of odor
conditions in the area around the station and in a higher mOD value
when the sewage reaches the plant, requiring in turn more air from
the bi,nets ulth an increase in cost Of operation and decrease in
operating deficiency.
The Ozone machine has been introduced on the market within the
recent years and has proven successful and worth investment for this
purpose. Therefore, this transfer is recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager~
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1722D) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Non-Operating Expense" of
the 1966-67 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boot No. 30, page 21.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard nod adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Kheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................... O.
BUDGET-MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that $300 is included in the Mater Department budget for the purchase of
a power drive unit for operating large size valves, but that the machine the
Kuter ~epartment would like to purchase is powered by a one and one-half horsepower
electric motor at a price Of $370, and recommended that the additional ~?0 be
appropriated for this purpose.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=17229) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln *Non-Operating Expense* of
the 1966-67 Mater Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 22.)
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Hr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr, Link and adopted by the rolloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Rosmell, Jones, Llsk, PerkJnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayer Dillard .............................. ?.
NAYS: None ...................... O.
BUDbET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that $2,500 be appropriated to replace the furnace In the
Northeast Recreation Center;
mRoanoke. Virginia October 10. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The coal-fired furnace in the Northeast Recreation Center
is broken down to the point that it is no longer operating. This
situation was noted during the early summer but work on it from
time to time after that indicated it was not possible to make it
usable.
The Northeast Recreation Center is located on East Street.
N. E. It mas originally a fire station, which was converted in
1951 to a recreation center. The furnace is a part of the
original plant.
This building Is situated within the Kimball Project area,
With this in mindt there perhaps mould be some hesitancy in
purchasing new equipment; however, this Recreation Center has a
high degree of use. It operates six days a week, with full-time
personnel, with high attendance, and is Important within the
neighborhood. Additionally, it is used freqnently for some church
services. It is felt that it would be unwise to close the Center
as will be necessary if the furnace cannot be replaced.
It is anticipated to go to a gas unit, with the expectation
that if the building is removed the furnace can be used elsewhere.
The bufld~flg has hot water radiator heat.
It is considered that this falls within the intent of the
emergency fund of the budget; and it is recommended that $2500
be provided by appropriate budget ordinance amend=eat to the
appropriate account for this purpose.
Respectfully submitted.
SI Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Ranager'
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Rheeler raisin9 the question as to
mhat happened to the furnace in the old library building in Elmmood Park. Mr.
Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and
offered the following emergency Ordinance;
(m17230) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~75, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," of the 1966-b? Appropriation Ordinance, and
Er. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion uss
seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. 8osmell, Jones, List, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillord ............................ ?.
NAYS~ None .................... O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following report recommending
that the City of Roanoge purchase from the Church of God property required in
connection with the north clear zone at Roanoke Municipal IWoodrum) Airport for
the sum of $235,000, subject to the agreement of the Federal Government to
participate in the additional cost:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 10, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
For a considerably long period of time, the City has been
involved in negotiations with the Church of God for the purchase
of land owned by the Church in the north clear zone of the Airport.
For description and inclusion of the property, reference is made
to the map of the proposed north clear zone, with which it is
believed the City Council is familiar aaa which will be available
at the Council meeting. The original intent of purchase fro~
the Church included only that property within the actual clear
zone. This would have left with the Church aa area of land
northwest of the clear zone which would have been relatively in-
accessible and of little value to the Church as a remainder of
property. Thus, in the early part of 1966 all of the Church*s
property was included in the intent to purchase.
The City has had appraisals made of the original proposed
property of acquisition and of the enlarged acquisition.
Agreement has been reached with Mr. F. Rodney Fitzpatrick,
attorney for the Church of Cod, for purchase Of their land for
the sum of ~235,000. The conditions of purchase would be that
the Church of God remove at its own expense and level to the
ground two dwelling houses and the State Office Huilding located
on the premises and that the Church be allowed six months, from
the date Of closing of the transaction, rent free in which to
completely vacate the premises. The remaining buildings would
become the property of the City.
This agreement is subject to the concurrence by the City
Council and would be subject to there being adequate funds
within the original plan to which the Federal Government has
agreed to 50 percent participation Or to an enlargement of that
plan to provide additional funds should the Federal Government
so concur. The purchase price, as above stated, is above the
o~praisal of the property and the property as established by the
-City. It is recommended that the Council approve this purchase
in the amount and under the conditions stated, subject to the
conditions of Federal participation as also stated.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rirst
City Manager"
After a discussion of the matter, Hayor Dillard pointing out that Council
has authorized the.purchase of other properties required for the north clear zone
without making the purchase subject to approval of the Federal Government, Mr.
Wheeler moved that the City Attorney he directed to prepare the proper measure
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authoriaing the purchase of the property mithout the condition concerning the
agreement of the Federal Govertment to participate ia the additional cost. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGRMAYS: The City ManuRer submitted the following report recom-
mending that the rebuilding of First Street, S. E., between Route 24 and Dnllitt
Avenue, be narrowed from a 52-foot pavement to a 24-foot pavement without sidenalk,
curb and gutter, as a temporary measure:
#Roanoke, Virginia
October 10, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Yfrglnfa
Gentlemen:
As part of the Route 24 project, there is included the
rebuilding uf First Street, S. E., between Route 24 (Elm Avenue)
and Bullitt Avenue, S. E. This is the block immediately to the
essa of £1muood Park. This block would be a roaduay raop damn
from Elm Avenue down to Rullitt Avenne.
There have been two concerns involved in this. The first
is that in order to meet the grades on Elm and on Dnllitt the
grade Of the street mould be approximately ten percent. This is
a high grade, particularly in a business district. The second
concern has been that this nam street will be well above the
present street level entrances Jato the business properties on
the east side of First Street. Access to these properties will
be affected.
If It mere assumed and anticipated that the business
properties and the streets in the area would be continued to be
established as constructed for some years to comet then there
would perhaps be no alternative but to proceed with the project
as is. However, this street and the business properties bordering
lie within the proposed downtown east project. It would be
anticipated that once the downtown east project is pot in motion
that the business properties On the east side of First Street
within this bloch will be acquired and removed. Additionally,
the business properties in the intersection area of First Street
and Hullitt Avenue are anticipated to be removed. The end result
is that it could be anticipated that the complexion of the area
will completely change, that if the street were built after
downtown east is gotten under say that there would be opportunity
tO reduce the grade to perhaps six percent, which is a marked
reduction, lfl addition if the street is built as has been con-
templated up to the present time with a 52-foot pavement curb and
gutter and walk, there no doubt will result financial damages to
the adjoining property. This raises the likelihood that damages
will be paid in connection with this street and then there will
be the expenditure for the purchase of the property under the
downtown east project.
An alternative to the scheduled arrangement, which would
anticipate potential coming events, would be for extent of
construction to be reduced and providing a narrower pavement
and eliminating curb and gutter and sidewalk from the block.
Additionally, the narroued roadway could be shifted to the west
side Of the street right-of-way which would for the interim
period Of time provide better access for the business buildings
still remaining.
This alternative would take the State Highway Department
out of paying ~5 percent of the cost Of this street. However,
there would be the chance that it would be brought into the
downtown east project and the subsequent construction could he
handled under this program.
This is submitted to the City Council for consideration and
with the recommendation that the revision be made to First Street
by a resolution advising the State Highway Department Of the
S/ Julian F. Hirst
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Wheeler moved that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the proper measure recommending the above revisions In the
First Street proJect to the Virginia Department of Highways with the stipulation
that u ro2dnay ramp be included in the project to furnish access to the business
properties. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted, Mr. Bosnell
voting no.
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted n written report advising
that the Virginia Plastics Company has requested city mater service to its property
ut 3316 Aerial May Drive in the Blue Ridge Industrial Park, in Roanoke County.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report that
he has been advised by the Manager of the Water Department that there is an D-inch
city water main in front of the above property which will allow a service connection,
Mr. Jones moved that the request be taken under advisement by Council
acting as a committee of the mb*la and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the proper measure granting said request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nheeler
amd unanimously adopted.
POLICE ~EPARTRE~-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the
foil*ming report on changes in the personnel Of the Police Department and the
Fire Department for the month of September, 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 10, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police and the fire
department as of September 30, 1966:
*Fire Department
'During the month of September 1966, the following personnel
changes occurred in the Fire Dpeartment:
Em*loved Resigned
Arthur R. Wilson Fireman James H~ Maxey
'On this date there ave six vacancies in the Fire Department.*
*Police Department
*Mr. Billy L. watt hi£~ as Police Officer September 1, 1966o
*Mr. Paul E. Plaisted hired as Police Officer September 16, 1966.
'Police Officer William F. Strain retired on pension September 15, 1966.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having authorized the employment of the
firm of Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mat~rn, Architects and Engineers, to make o study
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of the sewer interceptors nnd seuer trunk mains uitbin the City of Roanoke and to
prepare a master plan Indicating aa incremented improvement program, the City
#manger submitted the following report advising that the firm is ready to present
its report and making observations with regard to the subjects or the sewerage
sis:em nad river pollution:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 3, 1966
Honorable #nyor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
fa oarly 1965, Ibc City Council commissioned the engineering
firm of Hayes, Seal, Yam:era and Ha:tern to prepare a study and
report on the interceptor and au:falls of the Roanoke sewer line
system. This action of the Council was prompted by the knowledge
that in some areas present linese laid many years ago, were
carrying an overload and that some areas were experiencing
excessive flows during and following heavy rains. In addition
to internal problems, the overloads and overflows were also
contributing to the discharge of raw sewage into sereral streams
and Roanoke River.
As a sewerage system is an integral part of governmental
operations and is directly affected by age and rapid community
growth and development, it, the system, must be continuously
studied, planned and programmed just as other facets of govern-
mental operations. It was iu this consideration that the study
was directed.
From their own studies and using extensive data of the
Department of Public Works, Ilayes, Seay, Ma:tern and Ma:tern
completed their initial study in December 1965. Several
factor~ then influenced oecision to hold up on formal con-
sideration at that time and to continue the study and report.
These were as follows and they are cited because of their
bearing on current matters.
One, it was felt that some aspects of the study should
have additional consideration by the engineers. This, in the
main, has now been handled although there are points that will
still require further evaluation.
Two, it sas felt that the City should have the opportunity
to progress further in its work on an over-all capital budget
program because of the relationship of major sewerage system
development to handling of other city programs.
Three, it was desired to more fully complete the planning
on several other capital programs which directly influence major
sewer program planning. Included in this were and are Route
460 (Orange Avenue) reconstruction where a major interceptor is
proposed, Routes 581 and 599 in the Elm Avenue area where
extensive storm and sanitary sewers are involved and under
construction, and Downtown East Urban Renewal Project which
affects the handling of storm and sanitary discharge for a wide
area.
Four, the disposition Of sewage from county areas is directly
related to city planning because of the joint use Of a number of
major lines. In the current engineers* report, the extent of
this is indicated which results in the engineers' proposal of
joint city-county participation in some of the costs. It had
been hoped that in the delay of the report there mould be better
opportunity to establish a city-county relationship on menage
matters that might accommodate this situation. However, it
appears that various activities of the county in intergovernmental
matters over past months have made more difficult such opportnnities
of clarification and good relationship. It is though still to be
hoped that cooperation can be achieved as is essential to a single
collection and treatment system which is the obviously practical
arrangement in the developed River basin.
Fifth. it was felt that work at the City's treatment plant.
including the chlorination facilities, should be better formu-
lated and this in the main has been done.
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Tnkla9 into account the above and believing that some of
the work on the interceptor system is pressing, it is con-
sidered tbet the study or the engineers should now be submitted
to the City Council for commencement of formal study and planning
of means and methods of implementation. It is proposed that the
engineers will submit their report at the City Council meeting co
October 10, 1966.
Some meeks ago 8 prellmlnnry copy of the report was forwarded
to the staff of the Virginia State Mater Control Board, This
agency mill be vitally involved in aspects or the study. This
past meeh representatives of the staffs of the City, the Ronrd
and the engineers met and reviewed the report. It was desired to
directly brief the Board staff on the contents and to hare the
benefit of their views when the report goes to City Council.
It is to be expected that the Mater Control Board mill be
interested Jn the City*s plans to accomplish those portions of a
program as mould affect the streams and the river,
The activity of annexations, consolidation, etc. cannot be
overlooked Sa considering a major utility as is the public
semerage system. Undoubtedly, those who oppose Roanoke in these
matte~ mill make much over any report on needs for development
to the system and the possible cost outlay involved. Their use
of this information is to he expected. It is standard practice.
Such though should not be concerning to Roanoke, because con-
tinuing studying, planning programming and construction is a
part of the continuing achievement of 9romth and progress. In
actuality, recognition of needs and continuing improvements to
utilities places the City in even better position to benefit
mider areas and more people.
As earlier stated, the namer lines have some relationship
on degree of pollution in Roanoke River. Perhaps advantage
should be taken of this matter to inject some comments regarding
the River.
That which is termed pollution in Roanoke River results--
or can result--from a number of factors, in no particular order
of listing: normal effluent from private and public sewage
treatment plants; improperly treated plant effluent; bypassing
of treatment plants; bypassing on sewer lines; direct industrial,
commercial or residential discharge; overflow of above capacity
lines; and, direct sewage discharge as a result of heavy rains.
It is supposed that all of these factors exist in one
manner or another up and down the River. For numerous reasons
Roanoke is very much interested in the river and its condition.
From the standpoint of pollution contribution, the City of
Roanohe is directly involved in only a part Of these factors.
1. Overflow of above capacity lines. As earlier noted,
and as the engineers' report mill discuss, where there
are Instances of lines carrying volume above rated
capacity, this can result in OVerflows directly into
streams.
2. birect discharge from raios. Some city lines are
subject to heavy infiltration or to heavy injection Of
storm water with the result that rains produce over-
flow and direct discharge. This is a main attention
of the report.
3. Bypassing of plants. On veryin~equent occasions, it
has been necessary to bypass the Roanoke plant. This
procedure is necessary when a tremendous volume of
storm water enters the system and which is impossible
and impractical to treat. If the infiltration can be
minimized then this bypass necessity can be almost
eliminated.
4. Normal effluent from plant. As designed and intended
the Roanoke plant effectively treats wastes before
. discharge into the river. It is what is described as
a secondary plant and the requirements of the river
until very recent years were only for secondary
treStnent. With the advent of Smith Mountain Dam and
associated activities, the use of the downstream waters
of the river changed. This prompts going to primary
treatment, involving the addition of a process for
chlorinating the effluent. Currently a construction
and equipment installation contract for this addition
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is being handled. As presently designed iud functioning,
according to wastes standards, the plant removes approxi-
mately 90--91X of That might be termed the bacteria count
of the liquid through the plant. The addition of
chlorination, or primary treatwent, will raise this
reworai percentage to 97-96~, Thus the percentage gain
by primary chlorination will not be too great. It does
though take on added significance in considering the
voluwe of effluent from the plant to the river. At one
point, in the dry season of the past summer, the sewage
plant was discharging a higher gailonage per day than the
river flow prior to the plant.
Nlthin the plant, you. gentlemen of the Council have also
authorized preliminary planning of expansion by way of additional
digestors, blower, etc. On the proposal, thus far the tentative
cost estimate is $400,000. Exactly what will be done is still
under engineering study and a second engineering firw has reviewed
the plant rot assisting opinion. This uork is directed to improv-
ing plant efficiency and economy and to anticipating increasing
capacity needs in years to come, It has no direct bearing on
present quality discharge standards except as to minimizing any
potential conditions wherein operations night be adverse and
quality thereby affected.
One source of public attention to Roanoke River is the algae
growth. This is the green discoloration especially noticeable
in the river itself and out into the river flow in Smith Lake,
This is not a pollution condition in the sense that pollution is
normally regarded, Algae growth is a result of several combining
factors: still finn of waters resulting from dams and impoundments;
mater and atmospheric temperatures; and the assisting of the chemi-
cals of nitrogen and potassium. These chemical elements are an
almost automatic inclusion in treatment plant effluent no waiter
what the degree or quality Of treatment, and, so for there is no
known antidote. But these chemical elements can also be brought
to the river by stream and rain washing from near by soil and
land. Thus. even Mere it possible that sewage wastes, treated or
untreated, could be discontinued from the river, with the retarded
flow and temperature conditions, this discoloration could easily
still exist. This point is mentioned because many of the public
measure or establish the pollution of the river by this
coloration.
As stated the interceptor and outfall report will be submitted
ut your next meeting, If other agencies and activities responsible
for waste disposal and using the river can proceed in like fashion
much can be achieved,
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection, Mr. James M. Strickland, Jr., Senior Associate,
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattes, appeared before Council and submitted the report
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2. PLAN OF IMPROVEMENTS
A muster plum hum been prepared mbleh envisions the improvements th·t will be
needed for the next 35 years. The hey elements ie the plum co·mist of reducing
storm m·ter Infiltration, co·str·cting relief scm·rs and separating the existing
eombl·ed so·it·fy ··d storm seuers.
Tie estimated total costs of the improvements is $5,422,?00 of mhich $2,724,500
is f·r Improveme·ts necessary to serve*the City alone a·d $2,698,200 is tko
additlo·ol cost for loci·ding the Cou·ty and S·lem in the Clty*s system. If
federal-aid ·oder the Water Pollntion Control Act ca· be obtaioed ·p to the curre·t
maximum limitation of 30 pert·et, the local f·nds required would be reduced to
$1,907,200 to serve the City ·lone ·nd $1,699,600 additional costs to include the
County and Salem, for · total requirement of $3,796,000 in local funds. A summary
of the improvement costs is given in Table 13, page 72 of the Report.
3. IMPLEMENTATIO~
A program to implement the plan bused on a priority schedule of construction
in order to keep abreast of the projected gromth is given in Table 14, page T4 of
the Report. The local funds necess·ry to accomplish the program in 5 year
increments with maximum federal-aid is as follows:
Scheduled Estimated Federal Local Division of Costs
Years Cost Aid Costs City Cg~nty
1966070 $2,068,300 $ 620,500$1,447,B00 $1,268,200 $ 179,600
1970-75 1,148,300 344,400 803,900 224.700 579,200
1975-80 784,000 235,200 548,800 414,300 134,500
1980-85 1,422,100 426,600 995,500 -0- 995,500
Total $5,422,700 $1,~26,700 $3,796,000 $1,907,200 $1,888,B00
4. RECOMRENLATIONS
We recommeno that the plan of improvements presented in the Report be adopted
by the City as the muster plan for sanitary semerage interceptors and trunk mains
and that the financial arrangements necessary to implement the plum be determined
as soon as possible.
Ne further recommend that applications for federal-aid under the Water Pollution
Control Act be submitted for projects that will be scheduled during the fisc·l ye·r
1966-67.
In concluding, we wish to point out that the cost estimates are, to the best
of our knowledge and belief, based on those currently in effect for similar work
· nd m·st be adjusted to the time of construction.
We are available to discuss any phases of the report and Me trust that it
fulfills the purpose for which it is intended.
Very truly yours,
HAYES, SEAY, MAT~ERN 6 MATYERN
S/ Glynn D. Barranger
Glyun D. Barranger
Partner
S/ James M. Strickland, Jr.
James N. Strichland, Jr.
Senior Associate*
After a discussion of the report between the members of Council and
Mr. Strickland, Mr. Nh·cleF moved that the report be taken under advisement. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARYRE~T: Mrs. Richard Hart having appeared before
Co·nell, advising that through a payroll error her husband, an employee in the
Department of Parks and Recreation, was paid more than his authorized s·lary for
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several mouths, that funds are mom being deducted from each pay check uutil the
overpuymeot is repaid and that Mr. Hurt is unable to meet living expenses on the
amount be is receiving for the time beiug,'nud the matter having been referred to
the City Manager iud the City Auditor for study and report, the City Munoger, at the
request'of Council, submitted u.verbul report, ~dvising that Mr. Harm's salary mas
increased from$230 per month to $240 per mouth ns Of January 1, 1965, however,
through a payroll error, bis salary was increased to $280 per month, that the error
mas discovered when the new Pay Plan went into effect in Hay, 1986; whereupon, the
City Auditor's office commenced making deductions in Hr. Harm's paychechs to recover
the total overpayment of $520, that so far $i25 has been deducted, leaving · balance
of $395.
In this connection, Mrs. Hart appeared before Council, advising that her
husband had asked for a raise and that when his paychecks were increased from
$230 per mo~th to $2flO per month he assumed that was' the amount of the pay raise
granted him.
In a discussion of the matter, Mayor Dillard stated that he does not feel
Mr. Hart should be penalized for an error made in his pay checks and expressed the
opinion that the employee should not be required to pay any of the $520.
Several members of Council agreed with the Mayor that under the circum-
stance5 Mr. Hart should not be required to pay the $520, but other members of Counci]
indicated although they are sympathetic with the request they do not think it would
be good business to waive the Overpayment.
After a further discussion Of the matter, Mr. Pollard moved that the
following Ordinance appropriating the amount of ~125 as already paid by Mr. Hart be
)laced upon its first reading:
(=17231) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =SO, *Armory** of the
[966-67 Appropriation Ordinance.
HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City Of Roanoke that Section =50,
· Armory** Of the 1955-57 Appropriation Ordinance, be, and the same is hereby, amended
and reordainefl to read as follows:
ARMORY =50
Personal Services (1) ................................... $ 4.625.00
(1) Reimburse Richard Hart .................... $125.00
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Perkinson, Pollard and Mayor Dillard ............ 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jon~s, Lisk and Wheeler .................................. 3.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted the following report recommending
that Section ?1, Chapter 10 Title IVIlI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
~roviding certain penalties upon conviction of certain acts of reckless driving and
lefining as an offense improper driving, be amended to parallel the state law:
~September 30, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
Hashers of the City Cduncll
Gentlemen:
I transwit heremith for your consideration and recommended
adoption, an ordinance which would amend and reordnln Section 71,
Chapter 1, Title XVIII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
as heretofore ouended, said chapter being the Traffic Code of the
City of Roanoke of 1956, providing certain penalties upon con-
viction or certain acts of reckless driving, and defining ns an
offense improper driving. This awendment mould be adopted pursuant
to o recent Act of Assembly which has been incorporated Into the
1950 Code of Virginia, ns amended. Mhot this section would
accomplish would be to provide that when n person charged with an
offense constituting reckless driving but where the degree of
culpability is slight, the court ia its discretion could find the
accused guilty of the lesser included offense of Improper driving
end could impose a fine not to exceed $100.00.
The Commonwealth's Attorney has recomwended the enactment of
such an ordinance as being necessary to keep pace with the state
laws applicable to reckless driving. The proposed ordinance
mould be incorporated into the City Code as a new paragraph
appended to Section 71, Chapter 1, of Title XYlII.
Respectfully,
S! J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Attorney and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(u17232) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ?1, Chapter 1, Title
XVIlI, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as heretofore amended, said
chapter being the Traffic Code of the City Of Roanoke Of 1955, providing certain
penalties upon conviction of certain acts of reckless driving; defining improper
driving and providing certain penalties; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 23.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................ 7,
NAYS: None ........................O.
AIRPORT: The Assistant City Attorney submitted the following report
recommending that Council authorize the acceptance of an award made by commissioners
in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of a 4.47-acre parcel Of
land owned by Mr. Robert L. Hawkins, needed in connection with the construction Of
the north clear zone at Roanoke Municipal (Roodrum) Airport:
*October 5, 1966
To the Honorable Mayor and
'Members Of the City Council
Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith for your consideration and recommended
approval, a resolution by which the Council Mould authorize the
acceptance of a certain award of $34,?60.00 made by commissioners
in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of a
certain 4.47 acre parcel of land being acquired for the Cityts
.Municipal Airport North Clear Zone Project.
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Coudemnctioo proceedlsgo uere held in the Circuit Court of
Ronnoke County on October 4, 1966. Is these proceediugc Mr,
Robert Hnuhius, the property ounero contended that the tutti
value of the land ruben end the damage to the residue property
totaled $41.000.00 to $47.000.00. The City asserted the vulue
nnd damage totaled $23,$00.00. The Court-appointed commissioners.
after the beeefJt of u view Of the property in question and
lengthy t*stimony from the City's witnesses and those of Mr.
Hawkins, arrived at their decision. The commissioners found the
value of the 4.47 acre parcel of land taken by the city. to be
SRI,?60.O0; the damage to the residue property of Mr. Hawkins
to be $13,000.00, rendering e total figure or $34,760.00. The
Council had previously authorized the payment into the Court of
the amount of the City's original offer of $23,500.00, mbfch,
when sabtracted from the amount of the commissioners' n.ard
gives a difference of $11,260.00.
Section 25-46.31 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
in essence provides that uhere the petitioner has exercised prior
to iJtiRatlon the right to enter the land s~ught to be condemned,
the owner shall be entitled to interest at the rate of S per cent
per annum from the time of such entry upon the difference between
the final award of the con,missioners and any suns previously paid
into the Court. The City made such an entry on May 21. 1965.
therefore Mr. Hawkins is due interest on the sum of
from that date until the date of payment to him in full. The
amount of this interest is $797.21, uhich when added to the
$11.760.00 gives n total figure of $12oO57,21 due Mr. Hawkins°
It is the opinion of the City Attorney that there was no
error in the proceedings heretofore described, and therefor it
is recommended that Council approve the resolution nhich would
authorize payment of the difference of the sum previously paid
to the Court and the total amount of the commissioners' auard.
Respectfully,
S/ H. Ben Jones. Jr.
Assistant City Attorney"
After a discussion Of the matter, Council questioning payment of the
interest shen Mr. Hawkins has had the benefit of possession of his property, Mr.
Mheeler moved that Cosncil concur in the recommendation of the Assistant City
Attorney and offered the following Resolution:
(=17233) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a certain award made
by commissioners in condemnation proceedings brought for the acquisition of a
certain 4.47 acre parcel of land being acquired for the City*$ Rnnicipal Airport
North Clear Zone Project.
(For full text of Resolutioo, see Resolution Book NO. 30, page 24.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ........................O.
BUDGET-CITY JAIL: Council having referred o request of the City Sergeant
for authority to'employ a Deputy-Cook at an annual salary of $4,680 and a Jail
Matron at an annual salary of $3.600 to the City Auditor for study and report, the
City Auditor submitted the following report:
"October IO, 1966
The Honorable Council of the.
City of Roanoke. Virginia
At your meeting o~ October 3, 1966~ yom ~eferred to me n com-
munication from the Compensation Board of the ~oamonwealth
authorizing employment of n Deputy-Cook and Matron In the City
Jail, for advice ns to funds available rot this purpose.
These ore new employees authorized.by the State Compensation
Board pursuant to a request of the City Sergeant dated August
26, 1966. a copy of which,has been furnished to each of you.
The award or the Compensation Board mas subJect to concurrence
of the City Council; therefore, if you approve the request it
mill be necessary to amend the badger to provide for these tun
employees. The net cost to the City mill be one-third of
their salaries.
The Sergeant advises that he does not anticipate employing
these two persons prior to November lit of this year. Con=
sequently, the appropriations Would be for O months for mhlch
period the total salaries mould be $S,S20 and the City's net
appropriation would be $1,840.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ J. Robert Thomas
City Auditor.~
Mr. Pollard moved that Council concur in the request of the City Sergeant
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17234). AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~23. "Sergeant."
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 25.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perklnson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................................. 6.
NAYS: Hr. Boswell .............................1.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a written report on an
examination of the records of the Highland Park Elementary School for the year endingt:
June 30, 1966, advising that the examination was made in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards 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.
Mr, Link moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted a mritten report on a final
examination of the records of the Rtverdale Elementary School for the school year
ending June 30, 1966, advising that the examination was made in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, that all the records were in order and the
statement of receipts and disbursements reflects recorded transactions for the
period and financial condition of the fund.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCH00LS: The City Auditor submitted a written report on an
examination Of the accounts and financial records of the Roanoke City School Board
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for the fiscal year ended Jane 30, 1966, made by Andreus, Racket and Company under
the direction of his office, advising that the report presents fairly the financial
condition of the fund at the end of the audit period.
Hr. Link moved that the report.be received'and flied. The motion mas
seconded by Mr, Pollard and Unanimously adopted.
ZONING:' Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request or the Fairland Country Club that u
portion of its property located southeast of Falrland Road, N. W.. betmeen Lakevlem
Drive and Interstate Route 581, Official Tax No. 2471401, be rezoned from RS-3,
Single Family Residential bistrict, to RG-I, General Residential District, the
City Planning Commission submitted a uritten report, recommending that the request
be denied.
In this connection, a communication from RF. Evans B. Jesses, Attorney,
representing Fairland Country Club, Incorporated, reqnesting that Council postpone
for one week action on the question of holding a public hearing, in order to give
whether to proceed with the matter, was before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that action on the question Of holding a public hearing
be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Bosmell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Lester R. Engleby, et ux., that
property of the Engleby Estate located On the southwest corner of Patterson Avenue
and Tenth Street, S. W., described as Lot 9, Block 24, Sensabaugh Map, Official
Tax No. 111260B, be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General
:Commercial ~istrict, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that tbs request be denied.
It appearing the petitioners have not indicated whether they desire a
public hearing on the request for rezoning, Mr. Jones moved that action on the
question of a public hearing be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recom-
mending, under its authority outlined in Chapter 4.1 of Title XV, Article 12,
Section 67, of The Code Of the City of Roanoke, 1956, that a 9.5-acre tract Of land
located on the south side of Hershberger Road, N. W., east of Dazelridge Road,
Official Tax No. 2191001, be rezoned from RH-I, General Residential District, to
C-l, Office and Institutional District.
Mr. Link moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
Monday, November ?, 196b. The motion Has seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CO~$IUERATIO~ OF O~DINANCE$ AND RESOLUTIONS:
SUBOOL$: Council buying deferred nctiou on u Resolution providing for
the continuation of the Neighborhood Youth Corps Progruw during the winter in order
to give the City Mnnager nn opportunity to study lnforwntion received frow Totel
Action Agnlost Poverty in Bounohe Valley concerning the progrnm, the mutter was
ugniu before the body.
In thin connection the City Mnnnger subwitted n urltteu report trucswittin
the following suemnry of the project:
"September 26, 1966.
INFORRATIO~ ABOUT TAP*S PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS PROJEUT
FOR "DROPOUTS'
for an Out-Of-School Neighborhood Youth Corps Project. It would
be initially funded to include up to 75 carefully recruited,
selected, placed, counselled and supervised boys and girls who
have dropped out before 9rnduatiou from high school, are over
These young men and women sill be placed in part time jobs
for work training under the supervision of cooperating agencies in
the area including, me hope, the City of Roanoke. They will spend
week plus one Or two hours of counselling designed to help the
youngsters enrolled become better employees sill be provided in
addition to the work training.
While the enrollees will be, technically, employees of TAP
and they will be paid for their hours actually worked, using
For that reason, they are only to be paid for time actually
spent doing useful work. Zhey are supposed to ?~rn whatever pay
and counselling as a condition of enrollment in the project.
GettinR these young men and ~omen to go back to high school
full time, if possible, is first goal of this project. For those
who go back, and those still in high school, there is the oppor-
tunity for enrollment in TAP*s 'in-school' ~eighhorhood Youth
Corps project. That project, which is already in operation, each
~eek prorides the youngsters enrolled with ten hours of work
hours. It is run of course in close coordination with approp(iate
personnel from the schools those enrolled attend.
As we ~ork to ~et these youngsters back into full time
schooling--and beep in mind that even to be in the Youth Corps
project for dropouts they must attend at least six hours of
of things the project will offer to bring tbe young men and women
enrolled to u point where they can oct and keep jobs outside Youth
more *employable?, and to.give the community a higher quality labor
force.
The project is not intended to tahe in dropouts who hare
already found employment which ls gainful in terms of their future
and that of the community. An applicant would have, in fact, to
be unemployed at thetime of selection for enrollment.
of a job to make it easy for him to drop out of school. Even to
verification from the school he last attended that he had beeu
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for nny particular ybung moo or mamas mould only be made after
ue had consulted officials of the school system, Uelrnre
Bepartuent, Youth Bureau, Employment Comuissiof,~ etc., os
appropriate, for their adrlce,
Since the presently proposed project could only take up
to 75 7ouagsters at any mae time'nad is supposed to serve
TAP*s entire territory--gonnohe City nad County plus Bedford
and Botetourt Counties--end since there presently nre~nbout
one thousand dropouts each year In that area, me will nit for
a reasonably rapid turnover in this project. Ue want to get
the young men and women enrolled ou~ of a Youth Corps project
for dropouts and back into school or, falling that, into full
time gainful employment.
If ue are to accomplish this, me obviously must worh out
for each person eorolled a tailor-made program of remedial or
vocational education and, by careful consultation uith the
cooperating agencies proridfng supervision om the work
training, make thoughtfulplaceuents In appropriate job classi-
fications. This Is quite unlihe our Youth Corps project held
last summer ubicb ubs for youngsters returning to high school
this fall. For that project we could ask the Personnel Baaager
how many youngsters the City could fruitfuily~supervise, and
in what Job classifications, and then proceed to screen and
place over one hundred for work training in City departments
in less than a week*s time.
For the proposed project for dropouts ue hare asked,
rather, how many could be supervised, at maximum, in the
greatest variety of Job classifications, if only because
there will only be an initial grant for 75 enrollees, we do
not expect to ask the City to take on all the enrollee~mhich
placed for supervision all to be taken on la one or two days.
But the City of Roanoke's being on record as able to super-
the project should it prove appropriate and if additional
grant funds become available. More important, the variety of
job classifications offered by the City helps make possible
the'tallorin9' of the work training and education mentioned
and uomen who will be involved and for the good of the whole
After a discussion of the matter, the Cit~ Manager pointing out that the
proposed Resolution, Mr. Jones moved that the report of the City Manager be recelre~
and filed and offered the following Resolution:
(=17235) A RESOLUTION authorizing the use by the City in certain of its
Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 2b.)
by Hr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Beasts. Janes, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and ~ayor
Dillard ................................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ............................. 1.
~UNICIPAL. BUILDIN6: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
of 70 windows with alumini~ on the west end, west front and southwest side of the
Municipal Building, for the sum of $11,600, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Pollard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(z17236) AN ORDINANCE ·ccepting a bid for the repl·cement or seve·ty
windows ·nd tug air conditioner p·nels in the Municipal Building, and awarding ·
contract therefor; ·nd providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordin·nce, see Ordinance Boob No, 30, page 26.)
Mr. Poll·rd moved the adoption of the Ordin·nce. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Mheeler ·nd adopted by the following vote:
.AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Junes, Llshe Perhinson, Poll·rd, Rheeler and
Muyor Bill·rd ............................
NAYS: None .................... O.
Mr, Poll·rd then offered the folio{lug emergency Ordinance transferring
the ·dditional sum of $1,519 from various accounts:
(n17237) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reovdain Section a64, 'Maintenance
of City Property,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page 2R.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ............................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................O.
PAY PLAN; Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure changing the pay range of Detective Sergeants, Docket Sergeants, Communica-
tions Sergeants and Fire Dispatcher II from Range 20 to Range 21 under the Pay Plan,
he submitted same; whereupon, Mr. Lisk offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17239) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 16qUO heretofore adopted On
May 2, 1966, providing a System of Pay Rates and Ranges and a new Pay Plan, by
changing the pay range of the Code positions 7008, 7011 and 7012 in the Public
Safety, Law Enforcement division, and the pay range of Code position 7102 ia the
Public Safety, Fire Protection division; making said changes effective as of
i November 1, 1966; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 28.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinsofl and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Messrs. Jones, Lish, Perkinson, Pollard and Mayor Dillard ........5.
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell and Mheeler ......................................2.
Mr. Lish then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$4,688 to Persona! Services in the Police Department budget and $896 to Personal
Services in the Fire Department budget:
(Xl?28g) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section u45,
and Section ~4T, "Fire,~ of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 29.)
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Mr. Llsk moved the odoption of the Ordinance. The motion UBS seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloulng rote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Llsk, Perklnson, Pollard and Mayor Dillard ........
NAYS: Messrs. Uoseell and Mheeler ......................................2,
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
QUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS: The City Clerk reported that the folloming
have qualified for, office: Mr. S. Leuis Lionberger, Board of Appeal, Building
Code, for n five-year term ending September 30, 1971; Judge Beverly T. Fitzpatrick
end Judge Ceorge B. Dillard, Municipal Court Judges, for four-year terms ending
September 30, 1970; Miss Virginia L. Shay, City Clerk, for n tuo-year term ending
September 30, 196U; Rt. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor, for a two-year term ending
September 30, 1966; and Mr. James N. Kincanono City Attorney, for a tuo-year term
ending September 30, 1968.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. Th~ motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Rt. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the
meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
J City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, October IT, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Bonday, October 17, 1966, at 2 p.m.. the regulaF
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John R. Boswell. James E. Jones, David R. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Bayor Benton O.
Dillard ......................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Oirst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Cecil G.
Carter, Retired Baptist Minister.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October I0, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. LisR
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: ~ONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: A petition signed by 144 residents in the
Dorchester Court section, point lng out that the lack of a sidewalk on iluff Lane is
creating a traffic hazard for the students attending Huff Lane Elementary School and
requesting that a sidewalk be constructed on Huff Lane, N. M., from Durham Street to
Vancouver Drive, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: A communication from the Board of Zoning Appeals, pointing out
that it may be sometime before the Board of Zoning Appeals is furnished a set of
sectional sheet maps from the Official 1966 Zoning Map and requesting that in the
meantime it be furnished a colored copy of the Official 1966 Zoning Map for use. sas
ibefore Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request be referred to the City Manager to
determine the cost of coloring a copy of the Official 1966 Zoning Map and to submit
his report lo Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
adopted.
JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication from Mrs. John M.
Chaney, endorsin9 the appointment of Milliam G. Anderson as Judge of the Juvenile and~
Domestic Relations Court. was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
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STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION: A notice of the State Corporation Commis-
sion that the Fields Ous Line has made application for · Certificate of Public
Co·ye·lance and Necessity ns · 'C" Special or Charter Party operator by motor vehicl~
for the handling of passe·gars from Bedford, Virginia, to poi·ts within 30 miles
thereof and return, was before Council.
Mr. Rheeler moved that the notice be received and filed. The matin· mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopte~.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STATE BICHMAYS: Council at its last regular meeting having directed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure requesting the Virginia Department of
Highways to approve revisions in the feb·tiding of First Street, S. E., between
Route 24 and Ruilftt Avenue. by narrowing the parement and eliminating sidewalk, curl
and gutter from the block, the City Manager submitted the following report, recommen(
in9 that no action be taken on the proposed Resolution:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 1~, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Council meeting of October 10. 1966. a recommenda-
tion mas made that the City request of the State Highway Department
that the construction of First Street. S. E., betmeen Elm Avenue
S/ Julian F. Hirst
for the extension of Hunt Avenue. N. M., from Eighth Street to Liberty Road, and the
widening of Eighth Street, advising that the owners of a triangular parcel Of land
at the northwest corner of Hunt Avenue extended and Liberty Road have offered to
donate the land to the city and recommending that the offer be uccepted:
'Roanoke. Virginia
October 17, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Yirginia
Centlemen:
As a part of the over-all agreement between the City and
the developers of the Kennedy Apartment development which is
situated Jn the area bound by Liberty Road, Interstate SHI and
Hunt Avenue extended, there was included the arrangement whereby
the City would acquire a triangle of land at the northwest corner
of Ilunt Avenue extended and Liberty Road. This triangle would be
advantageous to the proper alignment of Hunt Avenue in its cOnStruc-
tion with Liberty Road. The triangle also would be incidental to
any further widening of Liberty Road.
The parcel coesists of 0.056 acres and nas obtained at no
cost from C. C. #Jlliams, et al.
It is desired that the City accept the conveyance of this
property subject to satisfactory deed and satisfactory title as to
be determined by the City Atto~ey and that the Council approve a
resolution to that pur~ose. A map showing the land was forwarded
to the members of the ,until this past week.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
ii Julian F. Hirst
il City Manager'
]t The City Manager verbally recommended that in exchange for the
donation
i!of the triangular parcel of land the city agree to construct at its expense a drivewa]
connection from the proposed new Hunt Avenue extension to the private of the
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17240) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City*s acquisition of certain land
necessary for the better alignment and construction of the Hunt Avenue extension into
Liberty Road; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 30, page 30.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
ir. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor
)illard .......................................... b.
NAYS: gr. Boswell .....................1.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the examina-
tion of the records of Fishburn Park, Rorningside and Jamison Elementary Schools for
the school year ending June 30, 1966, advising that all the records were in order and
the statements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions for the
eriod and the financial condition of the respective funds.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports be received and filed. Zhe motion was
mounded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously ad~pted.
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REPORTS OF COHfflT/EES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ZONING: Council at its last regular meeting having received · recommenda-
tion from the City Planning Commission that the request of Fairland Country Club,
Incorporated, that a portion of Its property located southeast of Fatrland Road.
N. M., betueen Lakevlew Drive and Interstate Route Sill, Official Tax No. 2471401. be
rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to RG=Io General Residential
District. be denied, and at the request of the Attorney for the petitioner baring
deferred action on the question of holding · public hearing, the matter was again
before the body.
In this connection, a communication from Hr. Evans B. Jess~, Attorney,
representing Fairlnnd Country Club'. Incorporated, requesting permission.to mithdram
the petition for rezonfng, mas before ~ooncil.
NF. Jones moved that Council concur in the request and that the petition
for rezoning be mithdrawn. The motion was Seconded by Hr. L~sk and unanimoosli
adopted.
ZONING: Council at its last regular meeting having received a recommenda-
tion of the City Planning Commission that the request of Hr. Lester R. Engleby,
et mx.. that property of the Engleby Estate located on the southwest corner of
Patterson Avenue and Tenth Street. S. M., described as Lot 9. Block 24. Sensabaugh,
Map, Official Tax No. lll2bOO, be rezoned from EG-2, CeoeraI Resldentla! District,
C-2, General Commercial District, be denied, and at the request of the petitioners
having deferred action on the question of holding a public hearing, the matter mas
again before the body.
It appearing that the petitioners have not reached a decision as to mhether
they desire a public hearing, Mr. Lisk moved that action on the matter be deferred
until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson
and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INIRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
BUDGET-RECH£ATI~ DEPARTREN~: Ordinance No. 17231, appropriating $125
covering the amount deducted from ~e pay checks from Rr. Richard Hart, an employee in
the Department of Parks and Recreation, representing a portion of an overpayment of
his salary, having preriously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body. Nr. Perkinson offering the following for its
reading and final adoption:
(=17231) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =SO, "Armory," of the
1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 30.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was secunded
by Mr. Pollard and adapted by the following vote:
AYES: Nessrs. R, smell. Perkins,n. Pollard and Mayor Dillard ........... 4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones. Link and lheder ..................................3.
NATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure approving the request of Yirginla Plastics Company for city mater
service to its building at 3316 Aerial Ray Drive in Blue Ridge Industrial Park, In
Ronnoke County, be presented sane; mhereupono Mr. Nheeler offered the folloming
Resolution:
(#17241) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
mater connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms nad conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 30, page 31.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,win9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................................... T.
NAYS: Nooe ...................................O.
AIRPORT: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for the purchase of approximately 44.7 acres of land from the
Church of God for the north clear zone at Roanoke Municipal (M,,drum) Airport for the
cash sum of $235,000, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Pollard offered the f,Il,wino1
emergency Ordinance:
(=17242) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of approxinatel
44.7 acres of land in Roanoke County for the City~ Municipal Airport north clear zone
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 32.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The =orion was seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................................ 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .......................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Mr. Boswell stated that he has had the City
Attorney prepare a Resolution providing for the appointment by the Mayor of a
committee composed of five citizens to investigate, consider and study the system of
rates charged residents of the City of Roanoke for electric power and services as
compared with the rates charged residents of other neighboring or similar cities for
the same utility, Mr. Boswell citing lower rates which are charged in cities to the
uest of Roanoke.
In a discussion of the matter, various members of Council raised the
question as to what action the body could take mith regard to electric power rates in
the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Ooswell replied that he is not propos~g any action by Council at this
time other than approving the appointment of a committee to obtain the facts and
~ffered the folloming Resolution:
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(a17243) A BESOLUTIO~ providing for the appointment of a committee to
study and report on electric pomer rates in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Revolution Book No. 30, page
#r. Bosnell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by #r. Pollard and adopted by the follonin9 vote:
AYES: #essrs. Bosnell, Lisko Perkinson, and Pollard ..................4.
NAYS: Mr. Rbeeler and Mayor Dillard ..................................2.
(Mr. Jones oat votln9 because of personal interest)
AUDI I~)RIUM-COLISEUM: Council havio9 receired and filed a report of the
Civic Center Project Committee recommending ~hat the architects-engineers for the
Civic Lenter Project be instructed to prepare the plans and specifications as
originally agreed upon and as presented to the voters prior to the election, Mr.
Boswell stated that the architects-engineers have interpreted the action of Council
as indicating there will be no changes in its instructions to them, consequently.
they are proceeding with their work as rapidly as possible, realizing that the body
is completely aware of the fact that the project will cost substantially more than
the former cost estimate upon which the bond issue was based, Mr. Boswell expressing
the opinion that the architects and engineers deserve a direct answer from Council.
pointing out that the ballot voted on at the bond issue election was for a sum not
to exceed $7,000,000.00. that since construction costs have increased in excess of
15 per cent the project already will cost more than $8.000,000.00. that by the time
bids are received it could cost $9.000.000.00 easily and that be wants to know ~here
the additional money is cominG from.
Other members of Council voiced the opinion that any change in the plans
and specifications at this time would be premature, that no one knows for certain
the project will exceed $?.000.000.00 and that if it does then will be the time for
Council to reach a decision in handlinG the difference.
Mr. Jones then moved that the architects-engineers for the Civic Center
Project he instructed to prepare the plans and specifications as originally agreed
upon and as presented lo the voters prior to the election. The motion was se~ nded
by Mr. Llsk and adopted. Mr. Boswell voting no.
PAY PLAN: Mr. Lisk stated that he is of the opinion a study should be
made of upgrading the salaries of the judges of the courts not of record, taking into
consideration the duti~ and responsibilities of the position rather than the Ferson
ifilllnG the position as compared with the salaries paid for similar positions in otbe
cities.
Mr. Jones stated that he was under the impression Council had informally
agreed that such a study should be made of all positions in the unclassified service
Mayor Dillard and Mr. Rheeler pointed out that they are servia9 on o
committee which is already making studies of the salaries of those positions in the
Mr. Link then moved that the question of upgrading the salaries of those
positions in the unclassified service be referred to the Unclassified Service Salary
Connittee for stady, report amd recommendation to the 1~67-6D Dndget Commission.
The motion was seconded by #Fo Perklason and adopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. flosmell, Jones. Lish and Perhinson ......................
NA~S: Messrs. Pollard, ~heeler and Mayor Dillard ......................3.
Mitb further reference to the Unclassified Service Salary Committee. Mayor
Dillard pointed out that Section 9 (d) of Ordinance No. 14300. establishla9 the
Pay Plan. provided for the appointment of a committee of Council to revieu the
salaries for certain positions, that porsuaat to this section Council adopted
Hesolution No. 16135. appointing Hayor Denton O. Dillard. Councilman Hurray A.
Stoller and Councilman Vincent S. Mheeler as members of the committee, that since
Hr. Stoller is no longer a m~ber of Council there is a vacancy on the committee, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Dosmell placed in nomination the name of Darid K. LisR.
Mr. Kheeler placed in nomination the name of Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., was appointed as a member of the committee to
succeed Wr. Stoller by the followin9 vote:
FOR MR. POLLARD: Messrs. Jones, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ......
FOR MR. LIYK: Messrs. Boswell and Perkinson .............................
NO~ YOTZNG: Mr. Lisk ....................................................
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,
the meetin9 was adjourned,
APPROVED
A~TEST:
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday. October 24, lgGG.
The Council of the City of Roan*be met in regular ne*ting in the Council
Chamber la the Runiclpnl Building, Monday, October 24, 1966o at 2 p.a** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John V. Doswell, James E. Jones, David K. Lisko
Frank N. Perkins*n, Jr** Roy R. Pollnrd, St., Vincent S. RheeleF and Mayor Renton O.
Dillard .......................................
ABSENT: None ....................... O.
OFFICEI~pRESENT: Mr. J. Robert Thomas, Acting City Manager and City
Auditor, and Hr. James N. Kincanon, City Attorney.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert L
Chadwick. Retired Baptist Minister.
MINUTES: Copy Of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
October 17, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FUEL OIL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on supplying fuel
oil Nos. 1, 2 and 5 to the City of Roanoke for the period beginning November
1966, and ending October 31, 19~7, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, October 24, 1966, 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:
No. 1 No. 2 No. 5
Bidder Net Net Net
Sinclair Refining Company .1150 .1095 -
Pure Oil Company .1165 .10~5 -
American Oil Company .1200 .1080 -
Nhitin9 Oil Company .1239 .1119
.llq7 .1~71
Gulf Oil Corporation .1297
Van Mood Oil Corporation - .1250 .0942
Andrews, Pltzer, Butler Fuel
Oil Corporation .1450 .1270 .0975
Humble Oil and Refining Company .1500 .1325
Fuel Oil and Equipment Company.
Incorporated - - .1120
Mr. Nheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointet
by the M~yor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance with the recommendations
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, J. Robert Thomas
and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PAGES AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from the Mildmood Civic League,
pointing out that present plans call for the closing of Osborne Street, N. E.,
from Purcell Avenue to Orange Avenue, nad the opening of Eastern Avenue, N. E.,
through Thrasher Park to Ylnton Mill Road, mbich will mate it necessary to relocate
the old picnic shelter, and. suggesting that ia lieu of relocating the shelter the
patio adjoining the Community Center have a roof installed over it and another patio
coastrocted on the Other side of the community building, the League elsa requesting'
that the project for a football and baseball field be reactivated with n view of
having all of the above improvements completed by next summer, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study
and report to Council as to the estimated cost of the improvements. Yhe motion
was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
flUDGET-COMMONMEALTH*S ATTORNEY: A communication from Mr. Leroy Moran,
Commonwealth*s Attorney, advising that the part-time Clerk-Typist in his office
has resigned due to ill health, that because of the tremendous Increase in the
amount of work in the office he has requested the Compensation Board to authorize
him to employ a full-time Clerk-StenoGrapher at an annual salary of $3,600 as
compared with a salary of $2,820 per year for the part-time employee, that the
Compensation Board has approved his request subject to the concurrence of Council,
and ashlar that the body also approve the employment of thc full-time employee,
was before Council.
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones raised the question of whether
or not the proposed salary is in line with the starting salary for Clerk-Stenographers
under the Pay Plan and suggested that the request be referred to the Unclassified
Service Salary Committee for study and report to Council.
Mayor Dillard, Chairman of the Unclassified Service Salary Committee,
advised that the request appears reasonable to the committee.
Mr. Link then moved that Council concur in the request and offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating $260 as the city*s share of ~he increase
for the balance Of the fiscal year:
(:17244) AN ORDINAICE to amend and reordain Section n22, *Commonwealth
Attorney," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for nnemergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Uook No. 30, page 34.)
Mr. Llsh moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Mheeler and adopted by the followinG vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lts~ Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard .................................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ............................1.
BUDGET-ELECTIOnS: Council having appropriated $400 for the wages of two
men while being trained to prepare and maintain the voting machines to be used in
elections held in the City of roanoke, a communication from the Electoral Board,
advising that $30 of this amount is needed as an automobile allowance for the two
men, was before the body.
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Mr. Jones offered the folloming emergency Ordinance transferring $30 for
this purpose:
(s1724S) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mBS, 'Electoral
Board,' of the 1966-6T Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 34.)
Ur. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded bi
Br. Mheeler and adopted by the follomlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link, Perkinson. Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAT$: None .......................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. Cash J. Shoal, complaining of vandalism to this property at 2514 and
2602 Franklin Road, S. M., and requesting that better police protection be provided
for Franklin Road, S. M., from Avenhom Avenue to Broadway, to prevent litter from
being thrown into the street, was before Council.
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for a
full investigation and report to Uouncil. The motion was seconded by Br. Mheeler
and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Copy of an Order of the Civil Aeronautics Board, denying a
notion by Nashville, Tennessee, for an expeditious consideration of the application
Of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, for an amendment of its certificate Of public
convenience ~nd necessity for Route 67 to extend said route from Knoxville to
Nashville; granting a motion by Southern Aviation. Incorporated, for leave to file
an unauthorized reply to Pledmont*s Answer; and instituting an investigation to
determine whether the public convenience and necessity require the amendment,
alteration or modification of Piedmont*s certificate of public convenience and
necessity so as to authorize service between Memphis and Nashville, and between
Memphis and Nashville on the one hand, and Roanoke and points east of Roanoke on
Piedmont*s segment 4, on the other, and to authorize service between Memphis and
Nashville, and between Memphis and Nashville on the one hand, and Asheville and
points east of Asheville on Piedmont*s segment 5 on the other, was before Council.
The City Attorney advising that no action is necessary on the part of
Council, Mr. Pollard moved that the order be received and filed. The motion nas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager, advising that the Department of Parks and Recreation
has received and deposited with the City Treasurer $615 contributed by various firms
organizations and individuals for the purchase of trophies ia the softball, baseball
tennis and football leagues sponsored by the Recreation Department, and recommended
that a like amount he appropriated to the lg66-67 budget to cover the trophy fees.
Mr. Lisk moved that C,cecil concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager end altered the f,Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(m17246) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section eTS, 'Recreation.
Parks end Recreational Areas,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance ~oot No. 30, page 35.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the f, Il,ming rote:
AYES: Messrs. B, snell, Jones, Leak, Perkins,n, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
CITY MARKET: Council having authorized the remodeling of Stalls 32, 34,
36 and 38 of the Parker Seafood Stores at the Roanoke City Rarket, the Acting City
Manager submitted the f,Il,win9 report of the City Manager, recommending that ·
ten-year lease for the four market stalls at a rental of $300 per month be approved:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 24. 1966
Runorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
As · condition of the auard of the City's contract to
Regional Construction Services, Inc., for certain improvements
to City Market stalls 32. 34, 36 and 38 was that the City*s
tenant agree to reimburse $700 of the cost of such alterations
and, further, offer to enter into a ten-year lease of the four
market stalls at a rental of $300 per month,
There is attached, for the information of the City Council,
a copy of the written commitment of Roanoke Fish and Oyster
Company, Inc., trading ns Parker Seafood, and of Giles B. Parker,
Sr.. Alma H, Parker and Robert L. Parker, individually, to the
matters of the reimbursement and the lease and to certain con-
ditions as stipulated in paragraph (b) of the commitment.
It would appear that this matter is now in order, and it is
recommended that the City Council by ordinance authorize a ten-
year lease of the four market stalls to the parties stated.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Mr. Pollard moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next
regnlar meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously
adopted.
CITY CODE: The Actin9 City Manager submitted the following report of the
City Manager recommending that the provision in the City Code that no person under
eighteen years of age shall frequent poolrooms, be reviewed:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 24, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Section 10 of Title 23, Cbopter 3, or the City Code entitled
e#lnors Prohibited from Poolrooms' rends ns follous~
play in or loiter in any public poolroom or billlord
in height:
Any person under eighteen yeirs of age and any proprietor
violating toy provision of this section shall be guilty of
S/ Julian F. flirst
the provision to include the exception of public pool halls mhere on
permitted, for further consideration of Council. The matlab was seconded by Hr.
Llsk and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHRAYS=AUOITORID#-COLISEUR; The Acting City Rinager submitted a
mrltten report of the City Ranager. transmitting the folloming communication from
the City Engineer ulth regard to the purchase of two small parcels of land in the
vicinity of the auditorium-coliseum site acquired by the state for the Route
project:
'October IH. 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst. City Manager
FROM: Rilliam F. Clark, City Manager
SUBJECT: Auditorium-Coliseum
We have been corresponding mith officials of the Virginia
Department Of Highways in connection mith tmo (2) small parcels
of land in the vicinity of the Auditorium-Coliseum acquired by
the state for the Route 591 construction. These parcels were
acquired for the grading of slopes adjacent to the high.ay.
The site plan prepared by the Auditorium=Coliseum architects
envisions use of these areas for parkin9 and service drives~ tbe
areas in question are shown on the attached plans. The need for
this land is very acute for proper development of the complex.
We have received copy of a letter from Mr. Clarence F.
Eellam, Salem District Engineer for the Highway Department,
advising that the state would agree to make available to the
city, with federal approval, the parcels involved under certain
conditions. It ~111 be necessary that these parcels be re-
appraised and the city pay the fair market value thereof. The
Highway Department has requested a resolution from City Council
agreeing to pay the fair market value Of this property and
requesting the state to proceed to obtain appraisals. For
information, we are advised that the state and federal govern-
ments paid approximately $42,000 for this land in 1954, which
should be come indication of what the city*s cost will be.
Concurrence: S/ H. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works"
In this connection, Mr. Henry B. Boynton, representing the Associated
Architects and Engineers of Roanoke, appeared before Council and displayed a pre=
limieary draming showing the need for the two parcels of land, Mr. Boynton explainin!
that parking space for approximately 250 cars sill he lost if the land is not
purchased by the city.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Mheeler offered the following
Resolution indicating the intent of Council to purchase the two parcels of land at
their fair market value:
(n17247) A RESOLUTION relating to the City's proposed acquisition Of
certain parcels of land owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia lying be,seen the
Cl~y*s ne~ Civic Center site and Interstate Eoute No. S81.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 35.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
~y Mr. Pollard and adopted by thc following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perklnson, Pollard, hheeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................1.
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WATER DEPARTMENT: Cosncll having authorized the employment or Alvord,
Rurdlch and RamaDa, Consulting Engineers, to make a thorough engineering study
nod comprebeoslre report upon varJon's alteroutlve plans for the best utilization
of the Crystal Spring water supply and storage basin, t'he Acting City Manager
subnitted n written report of the City Manager transmitting the following report
of the engineers:
"September 16, 1966.
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your authorization, we have investigated the feasibility of
covering the Crystal Spring reservoir; or partially covering the Crystal Spring
reserrofr, with the addition of a chlorine contact basin, suction well, end alter-
nately the construction of a 2-Rilllon-Gallon standpipe: studying the cost and
economic practicability of automating the Crystal Spring pumping station; investi-
gating the adequacy of the 36' ;rnnsmfssfon line In the light of tbe increasing
water use, and cost of pomer generation for Crystal Spring pumping station. Raving
completed our investigation, me are please to submit this report:
About six years ago we submitted a report on 'Additional Water Supply* for
Roanoke, Virginia, Included in this report was an estimate of future consumption.
The estimate for future consumption for maximum day for 1960 was 19.2 MGD, and the
maximum day for 19TO was estimated at 23.7 #CD. During July of 1966 (July 14th) the
Roanoke Mater Department delivered into its distribution system at a maximum-day
rate of 20 million gallons, which was approximately our prediction for consumption
for a maximum day for that year.
It should be pointed out at this time that plant capacity and therefore cost
is computed on maximum day demand, while the capacity of impounded sources of
supply and revenue receJred are based on an average day demand.
The water supply for the City of Roanoke and its surroundia9 served territory
comes from three sources: Corrina Core Filter Plant, Crystal Spring, and Falling
Creek Filter Plant. Of the three, Crystal Spring ann Fallin9 Creek have a constant
discharge which now amounts to about 4.4 million gallons per day. Th~ remainder of
the supply needed is secured from CaFtans Cove Filter Plant. As of the maximum day
(July 14, 1965) 15.5 million gallons were discharged from Carries Cove, 3.4 million
gallons were pumped from Crystal Spring, and Falling Creek contributed I million
gallons, which gives a total of 19.9 million gallons a day rate.
Io this portion of the report we are mainly concerned with the Crystal Spring
reservoir nad the Crystal Spring pumping station. The reservoir is a concrete-lined
open tank measuring 169 ft. wide by 2?8 ft. long with an average depth from a
slightly sloping bottom of 11.5 ft. Crystal Spring flow is intercepted and runs
ion trough discharging into the open basin called Crystal Spring reservoir.
The rate of flow from Crystal Spring varies from 5 mill~on gallons a day in
wet seasons to its present dry weather flow of about 3.4 million gallons. Its
minimum discharge is about 3.2 million gallons per day. Discharge from the spring
depends upon ralflEall and the water table that exists In the general area. Mater
from the spring is of excellent quality, but having no roof, is exposed to possible
contamination. The only purification treatment that Is provided is chlorination.
Fluoride is added to the water just ahead of the lam pressure pomps.
Crystal Spring reservoir has 3-million-gallon capacity, of which about 2 1/2
million gallons is available to be pumped into the system. If Crystal Spring were
discharging its maximum amount of 5 million 9aliens, there would be approximately
a 12-hour detention ia the basin. At present, with the discharge from the spring
of 3.4 MG per day, it has a detention time of 17 hours.
The 5tare Board of Health would like to see the Crystal Spring reservoir
covered so that a chlorine residual could be maintained and the reservoir remain
clean. This investigation Is of ways and means of accomplishing this. As of now,
with the open reservoir, In hot weather the chlorine residual 15 zero. The Crystal
Spring reservoir can be covered to meet the requirements of the State Board of
Health.
The reservoir at Crystal Spring bus great value to the City of Roanoke, not
only os an impounding reservoir, but as a source of supply for maximum-hour demand,
as well as fire=flom demand. The central location Of the reservoir and pumping
station is almost ideal because of the close proximity to the high=use area+ Xn
this report we have recommended that storage, either pumped or unpumped, be retained
or built.
COVERING THE RESERVOIR
Scheme No. 1
A tully concrete-enclosed structure over the entire reservoir including
columns, 8 concrete flat ~lob roof design, end s 6' concrete floor slob, mould cost
approximately $225,G00. Covering the intake structure mt the spring Itself ned
coverage the channel, mould cost about $25.0B0. Therefore. the tolel cost mould be
approximately $2S0,000. (See Sketch'No. 1.)
Scheme No. 2
Cryslel Spring reservoir Could be enclosed bT using n center mill, bur Joist,
precosi roar slabs With roOfing applied'to the roof slobs, and n 6*'concrete floor
slab. for u total Cost estimated et $225.o0o. The intake structure, mhich Is the
structure over the spring outlet~ and the covering of the concrete channel, would
remain ss in 5chafe No. 1, et a cost or about $25,OB0, mblch mould also bring the
sub-total cost to about $250,000. 'The bar Joist construction mould require main-
tenance, such us painting, it is estimated once every ten years, which mould'odd
to the cost each lO-year period, $14,000. A full concrete cover, in Scheme No.
over the Crystal Spring reservoir, it is estimated mould last around fifty years.
To make the two schemes comparable, in additional SlOB,BO0 for painting once every
ten years and nam roof after about twenty years, would have to be added, which
would bring the total cost of the bar Joist covering to $350,000.
P~RTIAL COVERING OF THE RESERVOIR
Scheme No. 3
A portion of the Crystal Spring reservoir, located et the southwest corner,
Is a suction pit for the oil pumping station. This suction pit, if malls were
built with concrete roof, the cost would be approximately $10,000. The intake
structure and the channel covering would cost $25,000. as stated before in Scheme
~os. I and 2, plus the addition of a new chlorine contact basin and suction well.
costing about $55,000 including piping, mhich would bring the sub-total cost of
Scheme ~o. 3 to SgO,O00. If this partial covering construction is used. then the
present reservoir capacity mould be of no use ss storage. The elimination of the
reservoir except for the suction pit. mould leave about 95~ of the reservoir not
usable and still comply math the suggestion of the State Board of Health. The
open part would stay as is and would be used as a park or tourist site. Rater
could be circulated in the unused portion of the reservoir by using pumped mater
from the Crystal Spring pumping station.
With the storage capacity of Crystal Spring reservoir gone, the City of Roanoke
mould require additional storage capacity in some other form, such as a 2-million-
gallon standpipe. The cost of n 2=million-gallon standpipe with foundation and
Cathodic protection, would be about $190,000 at the location selected (Riverland
~oe~ at Primrose extended) but this does not include the cost of property. The '
reason for the high estimated cost of the standpipe math foundation is because of
the slope of the grouod at the site and the rock which would have to be excavated
to place the foundation.
The cost of the property on the side of Mill Mountain would be relatively
inexpensive. Me estimate its price at about $5,000 for one acre of land. The total
cost of the partial covering in Scheme ~o. 3, with standpipe, mould then become
$205,0oo. (See Sketch ~o. 2 for Scheme No, 3.)
MILL MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR
About one-half mile amay from Crystal Spring reservoir is a 2-million-gallon
open reservoir on the slope of Mill Mountain, knomn as Mill io~ntain reservoir. It!i
has an overflow at elevation 1156, and is approximately 14.ft. deep** Rill Mountain!
reservoir has not been used during the past years and, consequently, the brick
Gunited bottom and sides of the reservoir have deteriorated to a point mhere it
mould probably not hold water. On the inspection of this reservoir it was found
that trees up to b inches in diameter, plus numerous bushes, were growing through
the bottom. The reservoir itself.is in very bad repair.
The Mill Mountain reservoir at the time of Its use was filled with water from
Crystal Spring pumping station. The hydraulic gradient of the pumps at design
head is at elevation llbB, which is high enough hydraulically to pump mater into
the City Farm reservoir mhich is about 2 1/2 miles away. The Mill Mountain reservoir
can be filled, but the hydraulic gradient mentioned above mahes it almost impossible
for it to empty and, therefore, the water held In the reservoir itself would become!~
stagnant and not fit for consump~ibn;
The cost of rehabilitating the Rill Mountain reservoir and covering it mould
be approximately $137,000, but from the foregoing discussion, it is our recommenda-
tion that no such construction be started because (1) Of the high cost of repair,
(2) manpomer to keep the reservoir fluctuating in depth due to demand, (3) pressure
complaints in the area do not indicate any problem Of furnishing water at good
pre~sure without its use.
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GBAFITY FEED STORAGE
The City of Rolnohe bis tmo enclosed reservoirs os their g~evity feed states,
They are Carroll Avenue standpipe end City Farm reservoir. During the day of
July t4o 1966 the City Firm reservoir water uts depleted to'about'2 ti. ut eievntluu
1118 end during that night the mater level rose only three additional feet to
elevation !121. Overflow Is ut elevation 1136. Therefore, on*the morning or July
15th the amount of water la the rnnerrolF wis only aboutSOO~OOOgllloas.
The Carroll Avenue standpipe functioned like the City Farm reservoir; but
*ecluse of lever eleritloa of tie bottom, contained more mater. The minimum water
level ut 6~00 P.H, on July 14, 1966 mas 14 ft., and by 8zOO A.M, on July 15~ the
:water level wis 23 ft. The carroll Avenue standpipe is 36 ft. high sad holds 2
imlllJon gallons of mater at overflom. 'At &tOO P.M. on July 14th, 780,000 gallons
were in the standpipe. Dy 8:00 A.M. the next morning the standpipe contained about
1.3 H.G. Of the total storage capacity of 4 #.G. in the two'gravity feed reservoirs
~only 1.8 H.O. wis available.
In the investigation of why these tanks did not fill, we bare plotted the
~recordlngs o! height of water in the tahks against flom from ill sources in RGD, for
various flows, and ft fndltutes abet'the Carroll Avenue tank would fill to orerflon
at I maximum rate of 11MGD. The same-computations mere made for the City Farm
reservoir, which indicate that it mould fill to overflow at a total flom from all
sources between Il to 12 #CD. (See Figs. ~os. I and
~PRESENT 36" TRANSMISSION MAIN:
TO further check our assumptions as to why the gravity feed reservoirs would
;not fill, un hydraulic profile of the 36" transmission main was drawn from Carvins
iCove filter plant clear well to Orange.Avenue and 4th Street:
Fall
Rate of Flow Elevation of Luss of Hydraulic Grade
10 ~GD 29,000' 1146 10
15,5~GD 29,000' 1146 26
! 19.0 #GD 19,000' 1146 36
. Graphically the data from the preceding table is shown on Fig. 3. These
computations are based upon the 36# concrete pipe having u "c" value of about 120.
"If the c : 130, the mater level elevations in the city would be about ? ft. higher.
~ It can be seen from the graphs and hydraulic profile that the enlargement of
the capacity of the transmission main from Carvias Cove, ut least to Delray Station
There are two ways of rectifying transmission main deficiencies to either
(a) Build a parallel transmission line or
(b) Place a booster station with pumps on the present transmission line.
A nam 42' parallel transmission main from Carvins Cove filter plant to
Rershberger Road, a distance of 3 ~ miles, would cost about $920,000, and if this
main continued paralleling the present S&' Into the City to Oranoe Avenue and 4th
Street, an additional cost of $1,500,000 would be Incurred.
A booster station could be put on the present 36# transmission line for far
less cost than a parallel transmission main. The booster station could have a
iicapacity of about 25 million gallons per day and be built et current prices for
Ithe sum of about $190,000. '
It is anticipated that in about 1970 an addition to the Carvins Cove filter
!iploat should be constructed. After the addition al the proposed 8 MOD filter
icapacity, additional clear well capacity, etc., the plant will then be rated at 26
iiMGD, which is the maximum day rate for the year 1985. The average daily rate for
l]that same year is about 19.5 MOD
It is planned that by 1985 construction will be completed for the diversion
faf not only Tinker Creek, but Catawba Creek as well, mhich will give I yi&ld into
;Carrln$ Cove of an additional lO MOD, bringing the tottl yield of the entire
l!developmeat to 20 MGD which, as stated above, is about the average daily rate. The
itaken Iron the elevated storage that is now available or mill be built in the'
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1120
Hydraulic Grade
ut Delray Booster
Station
1110
Getting bach to the main point of this section of the report, which is to
determine the best and most economical way to comply with the State Hoard of Health
request to corer the Crystal Spring intake, channel and reservoir:
ESTIMATED COST OF ALTERNATE RESER¥OIR ~L~NS
Scheme No. I * Scheme No. 2
Full Concrete Bar Joist Covering
Covering end Maintenance
Scheme No. 3
Partial Covering
and New Coestroc-
tioa Including
2 M.G. Standnioe
$285,000
$250,000 $350,000
It can be seen from the summary of costs that Scheme No. I would be the least
expensive to comply with the request of the State Board or Health and still maintain
storage to be used in an emergency. ·
In Scheme No. 3 the cost of the 2 M,G. standpipe is included, but from
experience with the flows at the present time to the reservoirs, it seems doubtful
that the hem standpipe mould fill before the other 'reservoirs on the gravity feed
system; consequently, Scheme No. 3 Is not being recommended.
Me have not token into consideration any value that the City might place on the
park appearance of the Crystal Spring public-owned area. It can be developed for
recreational use such as tennis coorts on the reservoir roof, attractive planting,
etc.
SUGGESTION REGARDING MORE EFFECTIVE
USE OF CRYSTAL SPRING
It might be suggested that during the interim beam,an now and the construction
of either the pumping station on the 36" transmission main, or additional parallel
transmission mains, more effective use of the reservoir at Crystal Spring could be
made. During a day of high demand, more water could be pumped from the Crystal
Spring reservoir, pulling it down, therefore, audmenting to a greater extent the
supply from Carvins Cove, During the night, when the demand is down, the reservoir
at Crystal Spring could be allowed to fill again. In this way it might be possible
to maintain higher water level in the gravity feed storage reservoirs.
INSTRUMENTATION
At the request of Mr. J. A. Brogan, Manager of the Roanoke Water Department,
we have studied the feasibility of automating the Crystal Spring pumping station,
and compare annual costs of automation with the cost of manual operation as at
present.
Automation would consist Of:
(1) High and low pump pressure transmitter.
(2) Modifications to the existing flow transmitter, or possibly new
flow transmitter.
(3) Modifications to the existing elevated tank receiver so that re-
transmission to Carvtns Cove can be accomplished,
(4) Modifications to the fluoride feeder.
(5) Modifications to the chlorine feeder so that the rate-of-flow of
the fluoride feeder and the chlorine feeder can be transmitted
back to Carvins Cove.
(6) Addition of the suction well level transmitter and indicator with
electronic controller to control discharge valves on each of the
low pressure pumps.
(7) Installation Of supervisory tone equipment so that the seven pumps
at the Crystal Spring Station can be controlled from Carvins Cove.
(6) At Carvins Cove would be a cubicle with a seven=contact strip
chart indicator-recorder.
(9) Seven manual-off=automatic pump control stations.
(10) Supervisory tone control equipment.
All the above equipment could be purchased for the estimated installed price of
~36,000. Transmission from Crystal Spring to Carvins Cove Mould be over leased
telephone lines.
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Fr~m the monthly report of the Crystal Spring punplag station of Juno, 1966,
the wages of the personnel ut the pumping station were procured and are listed OR
the attached Table No, !. The table shows northly salaries at Crystal Spring
before automation, and the other, northly salaries after automation. The saving in
personnel salaries would be .tke only dollar reflection la the purchase of the
automation equipment for Crystal Spring pumping station. The difference in salaries
before autonntion and after automation is about $1,400 per month, or about $17,000
per year. The cost of automation, maintenance, depreciation and rental of telephone
lines can be put on a 7early basis. The following tabulation indicates its cost
per year:
Instrumentation - $36,000 e 6~ $2.200
Rental Telephone Lines 2,400
Maintenance 1,000
Straight Line Depreciation for 15 Years 2.400
$8,000 per year
which would give a net saving, if instrumented, of
$17,000 (See Table ~0. 1)
8.000
$ 9,000 per Year
The above tabulation indicates that the total cost per year for automation
would be about $8,000. Subtracting that from the total saving in salaries per year.
world reflect a net saving to the Roanoke Water Department of $9,000 per year, In
other words, the automation of the Crystal Spring Pumping Station would pay for
itself within the first' four years. Ne believe it would be advisable to install
this automation in the near future.
POWER GENERATION
Engine generation equfpmeot at the Crystal Spring Pumping Station mould require
about a 500 [VA Diesel-driven generator which mould run the smaller of the low
pressure pumps, t#o of the 50 H.P. electric-driven high pressure pumps, the Mill
Hountain prmp, and furnish enorgh power to take care of the lighting loads that
mould be required for the electric pumping station. The engine generator would
artomatlcally come on if the normal pomer supply to the station was interrupted,
The prmps would hare to be started again by hand, but this would create no problem.
The installation of generator equipment and cubicles would have to be subject to
the approval of the electric company.
The engine generator equipment, which would measure about 12 ft. long and about
4 ft. wide. could be placed on the floor of the pumping station at elevation 933 in
the general vicinity of the present hot air furnace. This furnace would have to
be moved closer to the west wall of the pumping station, hut the re-location would
entail only minor ductwork and minor gas piping changes,
The estimated cost for the natural 9as driven Diesel engine propelling a
generator would be approximately $36,000.
Mlth the basin covered as recommended under Scheme No. I in the first section
of this report and including the power generation unit from this section, the City
of Roanoke mould have storage, if all reservoirs were full, on their gravity feed
system of available mater amounting to 9,000,000 gallons, plus a supply of 3 MGD
from Crystal Spring, which could be used if radioactive fall-out were to engulf the
city itself. This Js a substantial amount of water and with the availability of
the use of the power generator unit herein proposed for the Crystal Spring Pumping
Station, the City of Roanoke could be supplied at a reduced rate on the present
gravity system for a long period of time.
~KNOWLEDGMENTS
In completing this investigation for the feasibility of covering the Crystal
Spring reservoir, we wish to express our appreciation for the cordial assistance
we hare received from Mr. J. A. Brogan, Manager of the Roanoke Water Department, and
other members Of the Roanoke Water Department staff.
Respectfully submitted,
ALVORD, BURDICK &HOWSON
By S! D~ J. Knoech~l
In this connection, Mr. D. J. Knoechel, representing Alvord, Burdlck and
Hanson appeared before Council for a discussion of the report and to answer any
questions.
Mr. Robert H. Wagner, a retired employee of the Water Department, appeared
before Couocil and registered a complaint against the use of the Carvins Cove area
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for recreation purposes, charging that toilet facilities on the adjacent banks are
contaminating the mater supply despite the use of a filtration plant and expressing
the opinion that a filtration plant is no~.~ee~ed ut the Crystal Spring Reservoir.
After a question and ansmer perlQd be*mean the members of Council and Mr.
Knoechelo Hr. ~heeler moved that the report of the engineers be received and filed
and that it be taken under advisement. The ag*Ion nas seconded by Mr. Link and
u~animously adopted.
AUUITS-SCROOLS~ The City Auditor submitted mritten reports on an
examination of the records of the Crystal Spring Elementary School and the Ruff
Lane Elementary 5ch,gl for the school year ending June 30, 1966, advising that all
the records mere In order and the statements of receipts and disbursements reflect
recorded transactions for the period and the financial condition of the respective
funds.
Hr. Jones moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of September, 1966.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDITORs The City Auditor submitted a financial report of the City
of Roanoke for the fiscal year enaed June 30, 19o6.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. #heeler and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: The Board of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia, submitted a written report transmitting a report of
Kenmei* and Kennett, Certified Public Accountants on an audit of the Employees'
Retirement System for the period from July 1, lqb5, to June 30, lg65.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: Council having directed the Board of Trustees of the Employees*
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to consult Mr. George B. Buck,
Actuary, to determine the advisability and costs to bring the Employees' Retirement
System under Social Security and to recommend the benefits such revised system
should provide, the Roard of Trustees submitted a written report transmitting the
following report of Mr, Buck:
#June 10, 1966
MEMORANDUM ON TRE COST OF A
PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
IN ADDITION TO SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE
Under current Federal law, governmental employees covered by a retirement system
may also he covered under Social Security if a majority of the existing members of
the retirement system vote in favor Of such coverage. In the State of Virginia,
Social Security coverage may be extended to policemen and firemen as mell as to
general employees. The employees covered under the Roanoke retirement system may
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be dlrlded Iuto Swo seporate groaps~ oae consisting'of general employees aad the
other cossistiug of policemen and firemen; the policemen lad firemen may be further
subdivided Into two groups, so that there would be three separate groups. Each
such group could vote separately os the question of Social Seaurfty coverage, and
benefits would be*modified accordingly for each group, depending on whether or not
the employees ia such group voted for Social Security coverage.. The purpose of
this memorandum is to describe ham the existing provisions of the Employees'
Retirement System of the City of Roanoke might be modified to supplement the benefit
under the Social Security Act if the members of the system vote in favor or Social
Security coverage, and the effect of such action on the City's annual costs. The
present provisions could be continued without change for the members of a group
which did not favor such action.
la general, it is proposed that, if Social Security coverage is effected,
the pensions and contributions on coupensutloa ap to ~6.6oo per annum be reduced,
because $6,600 is the maximum amount of annual earnings now considered under the
Social Security Act.
CORPARATIVE BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTION PROVISIONS OF
pRESENT SYSTEM AND PROPOSED sUpPLEMENTAL SYSTER
Briefly described, the following moficatioas in the retirement system are
suggested for consideration if Social Security coverage is extended to i~ members.
1. Beglncing January 1, 1967 mben it is assumed that the supplemental system
would begin operntion, a member would bo permitted to make contributions to the
retirewent system at one-half of his present rate on compensation up to $6,600 per
annum. In addition to the contributions to the retirement system, members uould
also be required to pay the Social Security tax Nhich is currently bused on earnings
up to $b,600 per annum.
Employees who wanted to contribute to the retirement system at their full rates
would be permitted to do so, and the extra contributions mould be used to provide
additional annuities at retirement.
2. The rate of pension to be provided from City contributions on average final
compensation up so $6,600 per annum uitb respect to service rendered after the
effeotive date of ~oolal Security coverage would be cut in ball, that is, from
Ill40 to 1/280. No change is suggested in the accrued pension for prior service or
for membership service to the effective date of Social Security coverage.
3. If a member retires on or after his minimum service retirement age but
before be is eligible for unredueed Social Security benefits (but for the aoceptanoe
of gainful employment), he will receive a supplemental pension equal to 11260 of the
part of bis average final compensation not in excess of $6,600 multiplied by the
number of bis years of creditable service after the effective date of the supple-
mental system. The supplementary pension is payable until the member becomes
eligible for unreduced Social Security benefits. In other words, a member retiring
on or after his minimum service retirement age but before be is eligible for unroduc~
until unreduced Social Security benefits become payable. Under the present pro-
visions of the Social Security Act, a fully insured person is eligible for unreduced
Social Security benefits at age 65, or under tho disability provisions of the Ant.
4. The pension payable under tho supplemental system after age 65 plus one-hal
of the member's unreduced primary Social Security benefit aould not be less than
the pension payable under the present system. This provision is intended to ensure
that present members covered under Social Security for relatively few years nil! not
system.
The following summary gires a comparison of the main benefit and contribution
provisions of the present retirement system and the proposed system if modified to
operate us a system supplementing the Social Security Act. The term 'average final
compensation' has been used throughout the digest to denote average annual earnable
compensation of a member during his last five years of creditable servicer or tf
compensation during his total years Of creditable service.
PRESENT RE~IREMEN~ SYSTEM PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
BENEFITS
Service Retirement Allowaoee
ii
PRESENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEId
The minimum service retirement ·ge Is 60 SIme.
or the date prior thereto when · member
completes SO years of service. A member
mbo hms att·IRed his minimum service
retirement ·ge mcy retire ·pon his oma
application. Retirement is compulsory
ut age 65, except tar elected officials
while serving in such capacity.
Amount of
The retirement allowance consists of
two portso ·· annuity pr~ed by con-
tvlbutions of the member, cud o pension
provided by the City.
The annuity is the amount provided by
the accumulated contributions of the
member at the time he retires.
The pension is equal to 1/140 of the
average final compensation of the member
multiplied by the,number of years of his
membership service; and
The retirement ellomance consists of
two parts, an annuity provided by con-
tributions of the member, and a pension
provided by the City, provided that, in
the case of · BeRber covered under the
system prior to January 1, 1967, the
pension payable after age 65 plus one-
half of the member's unreduced Social
Security benefit fs not to be less than
the pension under the present system.
The annuity is the anount provided by
the accumulated contributions of the
member at the time he retires. After
the effective date of the supplemental
system, members will be permitted to
contribute at half Of the present rates
with respect to the part of their
earnable compensation not in excess of
$6,600 per annum.
The ~enslon is to consist of:
(i) 1/140 of the member*s average final
compensation multiplied by the number
of years of his membership service prior
to the effective date of the supplemental
system; plus
(11) 1/280 of the part of the member*s
average final compensation not In excess
of $6,600, plus 1/140 of the part of
such compensation In excess of $6,600,
multiplied by the number of years of his
membership service after that date; plus
(iii) A supplementary pension equal to
1/200 of the part of the member's average
final compensation not in excess of
$6,600 multiplied by the number of years
of his membership service after the
effective date of the supplemental syste~,
Mhich mould be payable until the date on
which the member is eligible for ·nreduce'~
Social Security benefits (upon ceasing
gainful employment and filing proper
application); and
If the member has credit for prior : Same.
service, an a~ditional pension is payable~
;equal to l/?Oof the average final comp- :
ensation, multiplied by the number of :
years of service rendered prior to the :
effective date of the system, not
exceeding 35 years reduced by the number
of years of membership service at the :
minimum service retirement age.
PRESENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
Early Service Retirement AllQw~nc~
Condition for Allowance
Any member mho has had 20 or more years : Same.
of creditable service may be retired on :
an early retirement allonance.
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PRESEN~ EETIREMEN~ SYSTEM : PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSYEM
Ann~at of*Allomaace
The early retirement allowance is · : Same.
deferred allomence beginning mt the
minimum service retirement age, equal to ;
the service retirement allowance accrued
to tke date of early retirement. Ia :
lieu of the deferred ellcmaoce, the
member may elect to receive an immediate I
allowance which is the actuarial eqeivn- :
lent thereof. :
:
Ordinary D~s~litv Retirement Allowance
Condition for Allowance
~!Upon the'occurrence of total and parma- Same.
neat disability due to causes not the :
result of an accident lu the actual
performance of duty, a member who has :
completed 5 years of creditable service :
may be granted a retirement allowance. :
The annuity is the amount provided by the: Same.
accumulated contributions of the member
st the time ho rettres.
=The pension is the amount which together
mith the annuity gires a total retire=
~ment allowance of 90~ of 1/?0 of the
member*s average final compensation,
.m~ltlplied by the number of years of his
credited service. The allowance ~o
determined shall not be less than 25~ of
lithe uemberOs average final compensation,
iiprovided that such minimum retirement
allowance does not exceed 90~ of 1/70 of
the memher*s average final compensation
multipled by the number Of years of
service which mould be creditable to the
if he remains in service to his
minimum service retirement age.
The pension is the amount which together
with the annuity gives a total retire-
ment allowance equal to ~o~ of the sum
of the following items:
(i) 1/?0 of the memberOs average final
compensation multiplied by the number of
years of his creditable service prior to
the effective date of the supplemental
system; plus
(ii) 1/140 of the part of his average
final compensation not in excess of
$5,~O0 plus 1/?O of the part of such
compensation in excess of $6,600, multi-
piled by the number of years of his
creditable service after the effective
date of the supplemental system.
The minimum peosioo payable until the
member is eligible for unreduced Social
Security benefits, or would be eligible
upon proper application therefor, is
' of his average final compensation.
Accidental Disability Retirement Allowance
Condition for Allowanc~
Upon the OCCUrrence of total and parma= : Same.
neat disability due to causes resulting :
~ifrom an accident in the actual perform-
i[penslon.
i!at the time he retires; and
PRESENT RETIREMKA'f SYSTEM PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
Accidentgi Disability Retirement Allowance
Amount of Allowance (Continued)
The pensloe is equal to 66-2/3~ of the : Same, except that the pension is reduced
member*s average final compensation. : by one-half of the primary Social Security
: benefit which is payable or which mould
: be payable upon proper application there-i!
: for but for the acceptance of g~inful
: employment.
Ordinary Death Benefit
Cgqd~t~on for Benefit
Upon the death of a member due to causes Same.
:not the result of an accident in the :
factual performance of duty, a benefit is
~pald to such person as he has nominated :
or to his estate.
Amount of Benefit
iAl! contributions made by the member Sane.
~with such interest thereon as the Board :
~msy allow are paid to his designated :
!beneficiary or estate provided he dues
tnnt leave a widow entitled to a pension.
~if the member has one or more years of
icredituble service, an additional lump :
i~sum benefit equal to SO~ of his earnuble
=compensation during the year immediately :
!preceding his death Is payable.
Accidental D~ath Benefit
Condition for Benefit
Upon the death of a member resultin9 : Same.
from an accident in the actual perform- :
ance of duty, regardless of age or years :
of service, a pension is payable to his :
widow during widowhood; or if there is :
ilries, to his children under lB years of
age; or, if there is no widow or child :
under 16 years, to his dependent parents.
Amount of Benefit
The accidental death benefit consists of Same.
u pension of one-half of the average :
final compensation of the member, payable:
to his dependent as described above. In :
addition, all contributions made by the :
member, mith such credited interest
thereon as the Board may allow, are paid
to his designated beneficiary or estate.
If no widow, child under 19 or dependent :
parent survives the member, his death :
mill be treated as a death due to :
ordinary causes. :
P~nsions to Mldoms
Cgnditiqn.fgr P~nstgn
Upon the death of a male member after : Same.
the completion of 20 or more years of :
creditable service or after the ettain- :
meat of age 60, or upon the death of a :
retired male member who retired on or
after July 1, 1946, a pension is paid to :
his wtdom until her remarriage or death :
provided she mas his wife at least one :
year prior to his death, and further :
provided that he had not made an
optional election which is in full force :
and effect, and that no accidental death
benefit is payable. :
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PRESENT RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Pe ns I o~s to
Amonn? of
Ilhe pension 'is equal to one-hair the
~retireuent allowance to mhlch the member :
was entitled or mould have been entitled :
had he retired on a service or early
service retirement allowance ut the ilme :
of death, except that if the midou is :
more than $ years younger than the
deceased member, the amount of pension :
is the actuarial equivalent of the
pension that would have been payable to :
n widow 5 years younger than the deceased:
member. :
PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
Widow!
Pension
Same. except that the auoaut of the
supplementary pension, if any, payable
until the member becouea eligible for
unreduced Social Security benefits is
not considered fo the compntatlon of the
widow% pension. '
Return of Contributions
Upon the termination of membership prior Same.
to becoming eligible for a retirement ;
allowance, a member receives all of his :
contributions with such interest thereon :
as the Board may allnm.
Upon the death of a retired member who
has not elected an optional allowance :
which bas become effective, or aport the :
death or remarriage Of his widow Ifa
widow's pension is payable or upon the :
death of the survivor under an optional :
allowance which has become effective, any:
excess of the member*s accumulated con- :
trlbutioas at retirement or at death :
prior to retirement over the sum of the :
retirement allomance payments and pension:
payments received, is paid to a desig- :
mated beneficiary or to the member*s :
estate· :
!fall benefits paid under the provisionsof: Same.
any morkmenBs Compensation or similar
law to any member or beneficiary, or to
the dependents of any member or bene-
ficiary on account of any disability or
death are offset against any retirement
system benefits provided from City con-
tributions.
Ontional
Provisions are included for reduced
benefits to retired members with pay-
ments continued after the member's death
to his designated beneficiary.
Allowances
Same. except that the supplementary
pension, If any, payable until the
member becomes eligible for unreduced
Social Security is paid only to the
retired mqmber without optional modlfica-
finn.
CONTRIBUTIONS ,
By W~ber s
;
Each member contributes on a *savings : Member"s rates of contribution will be
bank basis* a percentage of his compen- ' :. determiied as under the present retire-
membership which is computed on the ; the effective date of the supplemental
basis of 4~/ interest to provide at his : system the contributions on compensation
annuity equal to 1/140 of his average : half the present rate unless the member
final compensation multiplied by the : elects to contribute at bis present rate
number of years of membership service. I in order to increase his annuity.
By ~itv
acenmnlated to prorlde the pensions and
other benefits payable from contributions;
of the City when benefits become payable.:
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PROVISIO,V~ FOR SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE.
, 6rider the Social Security Act, the employees nad the employer may elect to pay
retroactive taxes for n period not more than five years preceding the year in which
coverage commences, nnd obtain coverage under Social Security with respect to wages
earned as City employees during such years, la designing the proposed supplemental
system, it was assumed that retroactive coverage would not be elected. Therefore,
unless nn employee has had earnings covered under Social Security prior to his
employment by the City, his covered earnings under Social Security would commence
with his earnings for the year 1967.
M~IM UENEFIT ~ND CONTRIBUTION PROVISIONS
OF SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
In addition to the benefits of the supplemental system, the member mould
receive benefits under the Social Security Act. A brief description of the main
benefit and contribution pr*visions of the Act foil*ms. For greater detail refer*nc
should be made to the Social Security Act.
ELIGIDILITY FOE OLD-AGE IMSDRANCE DEMEFIT
An employee is eligible for an 'old-age insurance benefit* under the Social
Security Act if fa) he has attained age 62, and (b) if he Is a 'fullyinsured'
individual. Au employee with 40 quarters of coverage is *fully insured'. A person
with less than 40 quarters of coverage can still be 'fully insured' if he has one
quarter of coverage for each calendar year elapsing after 1950 (or after the year
la mkich he attained age 21 if that year mas later than 1950) and before age 65 in
the case of a man or age 62 in the case of a woman, but not less than slx quarters
of coverage. The term *quarter of coverage* means a calendar quarter beginning
January 1, April 1, July I or October I in mhich an employee is paid $50 or more in
covered wages.
Mine quarters of coverage are needed for fully insured status by a man born in ii
1695 and by a woman born in 1690. An additional quarter of coverage is required
with respect to each subsequent year of birth, and 40 quarters of coverage are
required for a man born in 1926 or later, and for a woman born in 1929 and later.
Thus, a man born in 1907 and reaching age bO during 1967 mill need 21 quarters of
coverage for fully insured status. Special provisions are applicable to persons
age 72 and over.
ELIGIOILITY FOR DISABILITY BENEFIT
An individual is eligible for a 6inability insurance benefit* if (1) he would
have been fully insured had he been age b5 if a man or age 62 if a woman, and (2)
he has at least 20 quarters of coverage in the 40 quarter period prior to disability~
To qualify as disabled under Social Security the individual must be unable to
engage in any substantial gainful activity for which he is qualified by age,
experience, and education, he must accept State vocational rehabilitation services,
the disability is expected to last at least 12 calendar months, and the period of
his disability must bare been at least slx months in duration.
PRIMARY INSURANCE AMOUNT
The monthly amount Of pension to a retired employee (called primary insurance
amount) is based on his average monthly wage and is determined from the table in the
Social Security Act. For example, an employee whose average monthly wage is $300
mould be entitled to a benefit of $112.40 a month upon retirement at age 65. (The
old-age insurance benefit is reduced if payments commence prior to age 65.)
The average monthly wage is obtained by dividing the total of an indivtdunl*s
covered wages paid in his *benefit computation years* by the number of months in
those years. TO determine the 'benefit computation years' it is necessary to
figure the namber of years that will be included in the computation and what years
will be used in the computation. The number of years is obtained by determining
the number Of years elapsed after 1950 (or, if latert the year after the year in
which the individual reached age 21) to age 65 (age 62 for a woman), of, if later,
the first year in which the individual was fully insured. This number of years is
then reduced by 5. The years equal in number to the number determined above in
which the total of the individual*s covered wages is the highest are next selected.
The quotient obtained by dividing the amount of total covered wages in such years
by the corresponding number of months is the average monthly mug*.
To illustrate, let us take the case Gf un individual who will become age 65 at
th. beginning of the year 1973 and retires at that time. The number of years after
1950 and before 1973 is equal to 22. This number reduced by 5 equals 17. Therefore
17 years,of wages are required lathe computation of his average monthly wage.
Let us assume that during 1967 and thereafter the employee earned in excess of
$6,600 a year. Assuming that this employee had no earnings covered under Social
Security prior to January 1, 1967. the total mages in this employee's account will
amount to $6,600 multiplied by 6 years, or $39,600. In this example there will be
11 years included in the 'benefit computation years* with no wages under the Social
Security Act; hence, the numerator will include six years of covered earnings, but
the denominator will include 17 years or 204 months. The average monthly wage is,
$39,600 divided by 204 Or $194. The monthly primary insurance amount for this
average monthly wage is $86,90,
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If 1· the ·bore c·se the employee does not retire until he has e·rned $6,600
during the ye·r 1973, the denomin·tor mould still be 204 but the namer·tar would
become $46,200 (S36,600 + $6,600). The overage monthly wage mould then be $22h,
· od the soothly primary infer·ace awoe·t wa·Id be ~96.30.
BENEFITS TO BEPENDEf~rS
Under cart·in geoer·l requirewemts set forth l· the lam, the wife of an'
individual entitled to an old*·ge lnsur·nce benefit is entitled to · percent·ge or
her husb·nd*s benefit if she is age 62 or over, tad upon hfs death fa entitled to
a higher percent·ge of bis benefit ·s · mldomts benefit when she is age 60 Or over.
Benefits are p·ysble to uidows under age 60 who hare children under ·ge 18 upon the
de·th of a fully insured individual. In ·ddition, there ·re provisions in the
for payment of benefits to other dependents of aa individual entitled to ·n old-·ge
Insurance benefit during the life of such individual and after his death.
MEDICARE
Beginning July 1, 1966, hospit·l insur·nce protection will be provided to
persons over age 65 as · regular part of the Soci·l Security progr·m, and additional
voluntary medical insur·nce will be provided for those who elect to take it through
· supplementary medic·re progr·m.
The basic medicare program comsats of hospit·l insur·oce benefits which will
be provided for every individual who bas attained age 65 and is entitled to monthly
Social Security benefits or would be entitled to such benefits if he or the person
on whom he is dependent was not gainfully employed. For persons notelJgible for
monthly Soci·l Security benefits at age 6S, hospital insurance protection will be
provided for them if they attain age 65 prior to 1960; if they attain age 65 in
1969 or later, they most have at least three quearters of Social Security coverage
for each ye·r elapsing niter 1965 and before the year in which they reach age 65,
Than, people non close to age 65 without previous covered earnings under Social
Security can still acquire sufficient quarters of'coverage for the hospital insuranc~
benefits even if they ere not eligible for monthly Social Security benefits.
Whereas the basic medicare program will be financed through the regul·r Social
Security tax, the supplementary medicare program is a voluntary program for
individuals 65 years of age who elect to enroll la lt. This voluntary program 'is
for medical benefits in or out of a hospital which are not provided under the basic
medicare program. The cost Of the voluntary program will be financed by premiums
paid by the enrollees and by funds appropriated by the Federal government.
SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES
The City and employees mould pay equal taxes on earnings covered under the
Social Security Act. The scale included in the law for each year is as follows:
1966 4.2~
1967-68 4.4
1969-72 4.9
1973-75 5.4
1976-79 5.45
1980-06 5.55
1987 and later 5.65
These tax rates are applied to the first $6,600 per year of earnings frem
employment covered under Social Security.
COST OF PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL SYSTEM
The cost of the proposed supplemental system has been determined on the basis
of data collected for the regular actuarial valuation as of June 50, 1965. The
following table presents the number and annual compensation of active members as of
that date.
TABLE 1
THE NUMBER AND ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF ACTIVE MEMBERS
mS OF JUNE 30. 1965
: : FULL : ANNUAL
GROUP NUMBER ANNUAL COMPENSATION
:~: COMPENSATION : UP TO $6.600
General Employees ............................ : 1,259 : $ 4,331,348 : $ 4,228,347
Policemen and Firemen ........................ : 256 !.212.595
Total. 1,515 $ 5,544,693 : $ 5,440,942
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Under the proposed supplemental system, allowances payable prior to its
effective date mould be continued without change. It mas assumed that ewployees
of the City or Roanoke.mould become covered by the Social Security system on the
same date that the supplemental system goes lain effect and that no payments mould
be paid by the City orewployees to obtain retroactive coverages for years prior to
January 1, 1967.
Assuming that the part of earnings covered under Social Security mould continue
ut the present level, Social Security taxes payable by the City under the present
Federal lam are shown in the following table,
TABLE 2
ESTIMATED ANNUAL SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAYABLE aY CITY
ON ASSU#PTION THAT COVERED ~AYROLL MILL CONTINUE AT PRESENT LEVEl.
; : GROUP
PERIOD : TAX RATE : General : Policewea-
Emolovees : Firemen : Tgtal
1966 4.2~ $ 177,591 : $ 50.929 : $ 228,520
1967-68 4.4 : 186,047 53.354 239,401
1969-T2 : 4.9 : 20T,169 59,41T : 266,606
1973-75 5.4 228,331 : 68,480 : 293,011
19T6-T9 : 5.45 230,445 : 66,086 : 296,531
1980-86 : 5.55 : 234,673 : 67,299 : 301,972
1987 and : :
later : 5.65 : 238,902 : 68,512 : 307,414
The following table gives normal and accrued liability contributions required
under the proposed system as compared math the contribution necessary under the
existing system. The accrued liability contribution is the amount expected to
liquidate the unfunded accrued liability by June 30, 1976. The amounts of contri-
butions shown in the following tabled are based on annual payrolls of $4,331,348
for general employees and $1,213,345 for policemen and firemen.
TABLE 3
ANNUAL NORMAL AND ACCRUED LIABILITY CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABtF
BY CITY UNDER THE EXISTING SYSTEM AND THE PROPOSED SYSTEM
: EXISTING SYSTEM : PROPOSED SYSTEM
GROUP ANG : : : :
General Employees : : · :
Normal .................... : 6.53X $202,§37~ 3.77X $163,292
Accrued Liability ......... : 2.39 : 103.519: 2.39 : 103.~]9
Total ........ : ..... : 8.92~ $386,356~ 6.16~ : $266,811
Policemen and Firemen :
Normal .................... : 11.43~ $138,685: 8.74% $106,O46
Accrued Liability ......... : 1.32 : 16-O16: 1.32 : 16.016
Total .............. : 12.T5~ $154,701~ 10.06~ : $122,062
The figures in the above table for the existing system represent the total
appropriation thereunder, mhile the applicable Social Security taxes shown in Table
2 would hare to be added to the cost figures shown for the proposed supplemental
system to obtain the total appropriation with respect to the proposed system, The
following table shows what the annual appropriation might be under the existing
system and the proposed system including Social Security taxes, if the payroll of
the membership continues at its present level. The figures represent combined
costs for general employees and policemen-firemen.
TABLE 4
COMPARATIVE ~NNUAL COSTS TO CITY
UNDER EXISTING AND PROPOSED SYSTFM~
PERIOD
: PROPOSED SYSTEM ;ADDITIONAL
PRESENT i COST
SYSTEM : To : To : : UNDER
Retirement Social Total PROPOSED
: SyStem : Security : : SYSTEM
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1966 :$ 541,057 : $ 300.073
1967-68 : 541,057 : 388,8?3
1969'72 : 541,057 : 388,813
1973-75 : 541,057 388,873
1976 481,290 : 329,106
1977-79 421,822 : 269,338
1980-86 421,522 269.338
198T and
later 421,522 : 269,338
228 520
239401
266.606
293 811
296 531
296 531
301 972
307,414
61T,393 : $ 76,336
620,274 81,217
655,419 : 114,422
682,684 : 141,627
625,637 : 144,347
565,869 : 144,347
571,310 149,788
576.752 : 155,230
The preceding table shows that there will be an additional cost to the City
uhich ultimately may be expected to be over $155,000 per annum assuming the payroll
of the membership continues at the present amount. An additional cost is to be
expected since employees are to receive benefits which are ual now Included 1o the
City System such as basic medicare coverage and family benefits.
CONCLUSION-
The foregoing cost statements give a basis for deciding ehether the proposed
system is satisfactory to the City. If the City decides to proceed mith the plan,
explanatory material uill have to be distributed to the employees aa that they will
be prepared to vote in the formal referendum.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ George B. Buck
Actuary*
In this connection, Mayor Dillard pointed out that Council appointed a
committee composed of Messrs. Murray A. Stolier, Benton O. Dillard, James E. Jones
and J. Robert Thomas to study the question of placing city employees unoer Social
Security as well as the Employees* Retirement System, that Mr. Stoller is no longer
a member of Council, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Frank N. Perkinson. Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., was
appointed as a member of the committee to succeed Mr. Stoller by the follouing
vote:
FOR HR. PERKINSON: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard,
Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ...........................7.
Mr. Jones then moved that the report of the consul,in9 actuary be referred
to the committee for its information in connection with its study of the question
of placing city employees under Social Security, as well as the Employees' Retire-
ment System. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to study the bid
received on the drilling of drainage wells at various locations In the ¥111iamson
Road area submitted the following report recommending that the proposal be accepted:
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
1
"October 19, 1966
Bids mere opened before City Council on Monday, September 26, 1966
for the drilling of drainage wells ut various locutions in the
~illiunson Road oreu, Only one bid nas received on this work and
this nas by Frank ~. Hernia Drllllsg Company, Inc., in the total
amount of $29.620,00. Advertising cost for this project amounted
to $13.75 making o total amount of the bid and the advertising
cost $29,633.?5. There is included in the 1966-67 Budget an item
of $30,000.00 for this work,
Although ne received only one bid, in comparing the unit prices
of the current bid mlth last yearns contract we find that the unit
prices of the two are almost identical and in keeping with the
City Engineering Department*s estimate.
It is recommended that City Council award the bid to F. [,
Wartin Drilling Company, Inc., in the amount of $29.B2o.oo.
APPROVED: S/ John ¥. Bosmell
John W. Bosmell
Chairman
APPROVED: S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager
APPROVED: S! H, C~tps Br~y]~s
H. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works*
Mr. Bosmell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance:
(~17240) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of certain drainage
malls at various locations in the Rilliamson Road area by the amard Of a contract
to Frank N. Martin Drilling Company, Incorporated, for the drilling Of said
drainage wells; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 36.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Er. Nheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
With further reference to storm drains, Mr. Boswell moved that the City
Manager be directed to bring Council up-to-date on the questioo of storm draios
in the City Of Roanoke. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously
adopted.
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on the
construction of an addition to the Administration Building at Roanoke Municipal
(Noodrum) Airport submitted the following report recommending that the low bid of
5. Lewis Llonberger Company, in the amount Of $29,150, be accepted and that $16,?00
be appropriated to cover additional costs:
'Roanoke, Virginia
October 24, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Your committee met on October lB, 1966, to consider the
bids uhich were received on October 10, 196B, for the addition
to the administration building at the Roanoke Municipal Airport.
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There were five bids received with the low bid represeeted
by S. Lewis Lioaberger Comp'~ay, 705 First Federal flalldiog,
Roanoke, Virginia, la the base bid amount'of $29.150. The
high bid was *330500 which Indicates tbnt the grouping of the
fire bids was fairly close together ned · representative cost~
of the work ns proposed has been obtained.
Ail bids received hove been reviewed b7 the architects,
Eubonb, Cnldnell, Dobbins, Sherertz and Frnnhlle, aid by the
City's Airport Department and Engineering Division and each
was considered Ii nrder.
It fs the opinion of the committee that the addition as
planned is necessary to the growing need of the building and
the efficient operation of the airline tenants. The contract
would include the addition of the freight room, the two small
offices, an outside covered loading dock and some renovations
within the Piedmont Airline area of the present building,
Whew this work is done, Piedmont Airlines, at its cost, will
undertahe certain partition end ceiling renovations within
their present space.
It Is not felt that there could be any substantial
deletions within the proposed plats that would materially
effect any reduction Jn the construction cost. The low bidder
designated any extra work at cost plus 20 percent. The other
bidders stipulated cost plus 15 percent. ~o additional work
is anticipated; hoverer, it is always possible such Mill
occur due to unforeseen circumstances, especially since some
inside renovation is necessary, bat it is not felt that the
percentage difference of the contract.Fi for the extra work
could cause any difference in the bid award.
The committee mas advised and makes no~ to the Coancil
that this project will perhaps not solve future needs of
additional passenger terminal facilities at the airport,
However, this work is expedient at this time to acc,nm,date
present conditions and expected increase for the very near
future.
The present lease agreement with Piedmont Airlines for
office aaa operational lloor area is at ~3.50 per square foot
per year. The addition is 42 feet by 24 feet or 1008 square
feet. In the present lense rate, the rental per year for
this addition Mould be approximately $3528. This ia partially
offsetting cost. Lease renewal negotiations are in progress
Mitb Piedmont Airlines and it is expected a more beneficial
floor rental rate Mill be additionally forthcoming.
It is the recommendation Of the committee that the low
bid of S. Lewis Lionberger Company in the amount of $29,150
be accepted by the City Council and that a contract be awarded.
The 1966-b7 budget provides $17,000 for this Mork. It is
recalled that funds for this project Mere n last minute
inclusion in the budget and the amount provided was a hurried
calculation Math,ut any basis of plans or detailed cost
analysis. It would be recommended that the amount available
include the $29.150 of the base bid, $1,800 for engineer and
architect fees and $1,500 for contingencies or a total of
$32,450. This Mould acquire an additional appropriation of
$15,450. It is felt that this appropriation is necessary and
expedient and it is recommended that the Council by budget
ordinance amendment make these additional funds available.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Vincent 5. Wheeler
Vincent $. Mheeler, Chairman
SI Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
$/ Marshall L. Harris
Marshall L. Harris"
Mr. Nheeler moved tbet Council concur ia the recommendations of the com-
mittee und offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
$. LemOn Llonbe~ger Company:
(u17249) AN ORDINANCE providing for. the construction of au addition to
the Administration Building At Roanoke Municipal Airport by the award of a contract
therefor upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bids made for
the construction of said Improvement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text ~f Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 37.)
Hr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: NessFs. Oosmell, Jones. Link, Perkinson, Pollard. Rheeler and
Nayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ......................... O.
Br. Rheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
the additional sum of $16.700:
(n17250) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~170, 'Capital,' of
the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 30,)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. T~e notion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and
Noyor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
CITY JAIL; The committee appointed to study the request of the City
Sergeant that Sections l, 2 and 3, Chapter 6, Title XVIX, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, be amended to provide'for a pFisouers' mark force under certain
conditions and the imposing of penalties on prisoners who refuse to work, submitted
the following report recommending that the City Code be amended to carry out the
request of the City Sergeant:
#October 18, 19bb
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Couucil,
Roanoke, Virginia
At your meeting on September 6th you referred to the undersigned
a letter to the Council from the City Sergeant, written nnder
date of September 2, 1966, proposing, in effect, that provisions
existing in the City Code for the assignment of prisoners in the
City Jail to what was formerly knomn and referred to as the
'Chain Gang' be amended and revised by elimination of reference
to a chain gang but providing for the establishment of a *prisoners
work force* to which prisoners in the City jail might be assigned
to perform work on public property, under the direction of the
City Manager.
The under signed have met with Mr. Allman and gone over in detail
with him the suggestions made to the Council. Furthermore, a
study of current and more recent laws on the subject has been made
and, as a result of all of which, the undersigned have prepared
and transmit herenith to the Council a proposed ordinance which,
quite briefly, would provide for the following:
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(o) Repeal the provisions contained in Chapter 6, Title
~Vll of the City Code, relating to the *Chela Gaug'~ lid
(b) Add 8 new chapter to Title XXllI of the City Code,
which would wake provision for i *prisoners work force',
composed of prisoners lo the City Jail, over 18 years of age
and physically able to work, who would be required to perform
mark on City outed property under the supervision of the City
Manager. The sew provision would, in addition, provide penalties
for refusal of prisoners so assigned to work or work satis-
factorily ne the prisoners work force end would, also, provide
for certain credits to be allowed prisoners who satisfactorily
perforw such work as Is assigned to them, the credits to apply
against their respective Jail sentences.
Respectfully submitted.
$1 Julian F. Hirst
City Manager
S/ 3. N. E~ncanon
City Attorney'
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council COnCUr in the recommendations Of the
committee and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m17251) AN ORDXNANCE to amend the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1955.
by the repeal of Chapter 6o Title XVlI of said Code. entitled and relating to the
Chain Gang. and by the amendment of Title XXIII of said Code. rein*in9 to Mis-
demeanors and Offenses. by the addition of a new chapter, to be numbered Chapter O
of said Title. making provlsion~ /or the establishment of a prisoners work force.
and providing and prescribing ruiea and regulations relating to the assignment Of
prisoners thereto ~nd requiring such prisoners to work thereon; providing penalties
for refusal or disobedience by such prisocers; and providing certain credits against
Jall sentences of prisoners assigned to said prisoners work force.
WHEREAS. the City Sergeant and the City Manager have recommended that the
provisions contained in Chapter 6. Title X¥II of the Code of the City of Roan,he.
1955. relating to the comwitment Of prisoners in the City jail to a chain*gang, ate
no longer necessary or proper and that all of such provisions as contained in said
Chapter should be repealed and that new provisions should be made for the estab-
lishment of a prisoners work force to which certain prisoners confined la the City
jail may be assigned for the purpnse of doing necessary work on public property of
the City.
THEREFORE. BE 1T ORDAXNED by the Council Of the City Of Roanoke that
Chapter 6. Title X¥II. of the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. making provision
for the commitment of certain prisoners to a chain gang and providing for super-
intendents and guards of s~Jd prisoners and for the physical examination of such
prisoners be. and Chapter 6. Title X¥I~ of the aforesaid Code of the City of Roanoke
1955. is hereby REPEALRD.
DE XT F~THRR ORDAINED that Title XXII! of'the Code of the City Of Roanoke
1956. relating to Misdemeanors and Offenses. be and said Title is hereby amended by
the addition Of a new chapter, to be numbered Chapter 8 and to be entitled *Prisoner
work force** said new Chapter to read and' provide as follows:
,PRISONERS WORK FORCE
Sec. 1.. Establishment of orlsoners work force.
A prisoners work force is hereby established in the City
as authorized in Sec. 64 of the City Charter, oklch shall be
under the direction ned control of the City. Manager, as is
provided in this Chapter. The'mark force shall consist of such
prisoners in the City Jail as are designated by the City Sergeant.
The City Manager shall direct such work force at such time and
places ns he may designate or as necessity may require. .Prisoners
may be assigned to'work'in Jail or on any city property but no
prisoner shall be ordered or permitted to work on other than city
property nor shall any prisoner be used for the personal gain or
convenience of any public official or employee or of any private
individual.
Sec. 2. Persons reauirqd ~9 wgr~.
Any person, male or female, eighteen years of age and over
confined in jail convicted of a misdemeanor or any offense, and
sentenced to confinement in Jail ns a punishment, or part
punishment, or who is confined for failure to pay any fine or
cost imposed upon such conviction for any violation, may be
required to moth On the prisoners work force unless excused for
cause by the City Sergeant. Any prisoner who is eligible to work
on the prisoners work force and who refuses work assignnents
because of claimed physical inability to work shall be examined
by the Jail physician or by any other licensed physician so as to
determine the physical ability of such prisoner to work; and the
City Sergeant may require a physical examination by the Jail
physician or other licensed physician of any prisoner being
considered for work on the prisoners work force when necessary
to resolve doubt as to physical fitness.
Sec. 3. Foreman. Assist~nt Fgrgm~n ~nd Gpards.
The City Manager shall appoint competent foremen, assistant
foremen, guards or city employees to be in charge of one or more
prisoners assigned to the prisoners work force. The person or
persons so designated by the City Manager shall accept custody
of end give receipt for such prisoners as may from time to time
be delivered to such person or persons by the City Sergeant or
his authorized agent and shall require such prisoners to perform
suck work as may previously have been designated by the City
Manager. The person or persons in charge of such prisoners shall
treat such prisoners humanely, using, at the same tine, all such
measures as may be necessary to Secure diligent service on the
part Of the prisoners and to prevent their escape.
The person or persons so designated and appointed by the
City Manager to accept custody of prisoners to be employed outside
the city Jail on the prisoners mark force shall take and subscribe
to the oath required to be taken of police Officers, which shall
be administered by the Clerk of the Hustings Court of the City Of
Roanoke,' the taking of which shall be certified by said Clerk to
the City Manager and to the City Sergeant.
When prisoners are delivered from the city jail into the
custody of any person designated as aforesaid by the City Manager
to work such prisoners on city property, the City Sergeant and his
employees shall not be held responsible for any acts Of omission
or commission On the part of such designated person. The City
Sergeant and his deputies and employees shall be responsible for
and in charge of prisoners assigned to work within the jail area.
Sec. 4. Prisoners to obey orders and work unless excused.
Each prisoner who is assigned to the prisoners work force
shall obey each and every proper order of the City Sergeant, the
Jailor, the foreman or other person or persons in charge of such
prisoner, and shall perform such mark as is required of him. Any
prisoner who refuses to obey any order of the person in charge of
such prisoner shall be returned to the Jail and report shall be
made to the City Sergeant of the facts and circumstances Of such
refusal.
Sec. 5. Penalties for refusal to work, abel orders, escapes,
or oerform duties reunited.
Any prisoner mbo without Just cause refuses to work or to
accept assignment to the prisoners work force or, having accepted
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such cssJgnweut, refuses to obey nny proper order or the
person Into whose custody he his been delivered or escapes
shell be denned to hive forfeited such park, or nil or the
credit for good condnct nad/or credit for working to which
such prisoner might otherwise be entitled under the law, the
extent to which such forfeiture shall apply and be effective
to be fixed nad determined by the City Sergennt.
Sec. 6. Credits a{lowed adalnst serving of tall sentences
mt confinements for fa[lure to PIT f~nf gr costs;
any Jail sentence for which such person Is confined in Jail,
by lan:
Length Of Sentence Maximum TJm~ AJ)pw~d for Mgrki~q
Up to 15 days 2 daya
16 to 30 days 4 days
31 to 60 days 7 days
61 to 90 days 10 days
91 days to 6 mos. 14 days
Over 6 mos. to 12 nos. 30 days
Every prisoner confined in Jail for failure to pay any
fine or costs assessed against suck prisoner skall, for
satisfactory performance of work assigned suck person while
assigned to said prisoners work force, be allowed and be
given credit according to the foregoing schedule against the
period of confinement so ordered a maximum of one-third (1/3)
of the total time ordered to be confined; but such prisoners
who work while confined for failure to pay n fine and/or costs
are not relieved of civil liability to pay ~ucb fine and/or
casts as Is prescribed by law.
The ~ity Sergeant, at his discretion and subject to
the above maximum allowances, shall prorate a prisoners work
credit based on actual time worhed during the prisoner's
service of his confinement.
The City Sergeant shall maintain complete and accurate
records of all work credits, ~hich records shall be available
to inspection by the Courts Of the City, the City Manager and
by other duly autkorized persons or officials.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, this ordinance shall be in full
force and effect on and after December 1, 1966.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................
NAYS: None .........................O.
WATER DEPARTMENt: The committee appointed to study the question of
providing water service to the residential area south Of 8randon Avenue and west
Of the Towers Shopping Center submitted the following report:
.TRoaooke, Virginia
October 24, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Yhe City Council referred to the undersigned as a committee
to review and report back to the City Council on the matter of
the water line serving the residential area between Brandon
Avenue and Oahwood Drive, wherein are situated the homes of Mr.
Rampton Davis and others, The members of the committee have
bee· familiar mith the matter IS it has progressed before the
Con·cai over a period of severel mo·tbs and the committee, with
Mr, T. W. Duos represe·tl·g Mr. Brogan. met on October 21, 1966.
Suppleme·tal to this report is · letter to the City Council from
the Git7 #manger submitted on the Age·da of the meetl·g or Dctober
3, 1966. A ropy of that memorandum is attached to co·serve
repetition of background Information,
The committee reports the following procedures are ar·liable:
1. The City can respect the privacy or the area tod return
to the residents with the advice that the nntter would
have to be resolved by them. If this course were taken
it mould be anticipated that the residents mould endeavor
to solicit from aa oener or from oeaers or property
facl·g Nlnthrop Street the right or easement to construct
·smaIl ll·e across their property making ··other con-
section on Winthrop and in tern connecting at the rear
of the Winthrop property to the existi·g line which
passes through the area in questio· and serves the resi-
dencies. This-mould represent a continuatio· of the
present arrangement of a single meter hilli·g on the part
Of the City on Winthrop Street and the reside·ts mithin
the area resolving their own collection of water cost to
pay the billing in such manner os they could mark out.
2. The City take the same position as stated in arra·gement
one above except that the City mould toke over the meters
at the individual homes, would install City meters and
would read individual billings.
The City construct a 6-inch water main from Drandon
Avenue for a distance of approximately 900 feet along
the private roadway entering the area to a point of
connection with the existing 2-inch main. This line is
estimated to cost $5,500 ioclnding $400 for n fire
hydrant Or $5,100 less the hydrant. In this procedure
the City eould apply Rule 22 of the Water Department
Co~e ~htch .oui~ refer to the property owners a partici-
pating share of the cost of approximately $3,650.
4. The City proceed as in No. 3 above, except that the City
assume the total cost of the line.
5. The City construct a 6-inch water main through the entire
length of the area from Brandon Avenue to connect mith
the City*a main at OakNood Drive. This is a distance of
approximately 1600 feet with on estimated cost being
$6,650. This would include a fire hydrant, approximately
900 feet from 6randon Avenue which would be so situated
on both the lines under this arrangement and under Nos. 3
and 4 above. Xn this arrangement the City would apply
Rule 22 of the Water Department Code Nhich would represent
the property owners' participation of approximately $3,650.
The same arrangement as in No. 5 above wit'-the City to
construct approximately 1800 feet of 6-inch mater line
from Brandon Avenue to Oakwood Drive at a cost of approxi-
mately $9,650 mitb the City to assume the full cost.
After full revlon it is the recommendation of the committee that
No. 6 be entered into by the City. A justification for this arrange-
ment is that it would provide the Opportunity of a fire system loop
between the present dead=end fire line and mater service line on
Oakwood Drive and the water main on Brandon Avenue. The other
arrangements would be partial solutions and it would be anticipated
that the matter would a~ain return to City Council in months or
years to come.
The recommendation is made subject to the following conditions
~hich should be understood with the residents and property owners
in the area, without which conditions there would possibly be
hesitancy in the recommendation.
1. The City Water Department would, by stakes, mark along the
ground the desired location of the water line.
2. Residents or property owners, or in any case, parties other
than the City, would obtain for the City instruments of
easements and right-of-way for the entire length of line
from Brandon Avenue to Oahmood Drive. These instruments
would be Obtained and presented to the City at no cost to
the City. All necessary maps incidental to the easements
and right-of-way would be likewise obtained at no cost to
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the City. The attorneys of the residents or ouners
or others as the case nay be obtain, furnish the
easements and r.lghts-of-say and shall submit a
he approved and acceptable to the Nsnnger of the
include and grant to the City tke right of ingress
have not been received by January 1. 1967, the
S/ J. A. Brogan
J. A. Brogan~
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Avenue and Tenth Street, S. W., described as Lot 9, Block 24, Sensabaugh Nap,
Official Tax No. 1112600, be rezoned from RG=2, General Residential District0 to
¢=2, General Commercial District, be denied, pending receipt of information us to
uhetber or not the petitioners for rezonlng desire a public hearing, the matter mas
again before the body.
In this connection, n communication from Hr. Engleby advising that the
petitioners have decided to drop their request for rezoning at this time, mas
before Council.
Br. Jones moved that the request for rezoning be uithdrnun. The motion
uus seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCT ION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted,
tie meeting Has adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
.' City Clerk
Mayor
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Monday, October 31, 1966.
The Council of the City Of Roanoke met la regular meeting In the Cooucll
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, October 31, 1966. at 2 p.m.. the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. Boswell, David K. Ltsh, Frank N. Perkiuson,
Jr** Roy R. Pollard, St** Vincent $. Wheeler and Mayor flenton O. Dillard .......... 6
ABSENT: 'Cooocilmuo James E. Jones ...................................... 1
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. airst. City Manager, #r. James N.
Mincanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting ems opened with a prayer by tbe Meverend
Hunter. Pastor. Jerusalem Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday.
OctobeF 24, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of
Wheeler, seconded by MFL Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PURLIC MATYERS:
FOLICE DEPARY#ENT-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertise
meat for bids on seven automobiles for the Police Department and one automobile
for the Department of Parks and Recreation, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, October 31. 1966, and to be opened at that houF
before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
neat. and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor Instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids: mhereupon, the City CleFk
opened and read the folloming bids:
Bidder Item Ho. 1 Item No. 2
Diamond Chevrolet Corpora-
tion - $12,g83.16 $2,225.08
Magic City Motor Corpora-
tion 13,273.0T 2,239.00
Fulton Wotor Company,
Incorporated 14,8TI.36 2,368.33
Antrim Motors, Incorporated - 9,T48.36 2,428.43
(4 with automatic
transmissions)
Mr. Wheeler 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 notion mas seconded bI Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appoJoted Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman, Julian F.
Hlrst and Bo B. Thompson as members of the committee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Hr. Clinton F. Western, President of the Virginia
Bowhuaters Association, appeared before Council, pointing out that the Carvins
Cove area has been closed to bomhunting, that it is a proven fact if a deer herd is
not thinned out by hunting or other means they mill eventually overpopulate their
range, eat all available food and die from malnutrition and starvation, that bom-
hunters have hunted in the Carvias Cove urea in the past mJtb no harm to the area,
and requested that the recent action be reconsidered.
la this connection, the City Rsnager submitted the following report
recommending that ~he restrictions against bowhunting in the Carvins Cove area be
adhered to:
"Roanoke, Virginia
October 31, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
· You have on your Agenda a letter of October 25, 1966. from
the President of the Virginia Houhunters, Association, petition-
ing permission to hunt in the Carvins Cove area. It is felt that
the following comments should be submitted.
Under the Code of the City of Roanoke, Chapter 2. the
recreational privileges permitted in the Carvins Cove area, which
includes all of the land owned by the City of Roanoke. are
classified as fishing, boating and picnicking. In this classifica-
tion. and as is indicated from the. remainder of the Code, the
activity in the area would be considered as being ~imited to these
uses.
In addition, the Code provides that: *No person shall enter
or remain upon any portion of the area while in possession of
firearms, nor discharge any firearms while there.'
These provisions are what would he considered standard for
public water sheds. Without the opportunity to develop specifics
with the City Attorney, it is believed that the State Code, to the
extent that it provides restrictions on public water sheds or 9rants
authority for the operation of sheds, either prescribes or confirms.
the validity of such restrictions. The reasons for such limits are
several and they include:
1. It is incompatible to permit and encourage fishing, boating
and picnicking; and at the same time permit hunting.
2. The sanitation conditions which are sought in a public
water supply necessitate restrictions to minimize the
incidents of animals killed in the shed area.
3. The City is not in a position to incur the conditions Of
liability, whi~ can result to open hunting activities.
These comments are not to indicate objection to the sport of
hunting; in fact. quite the contrary should be understood. Rat, at
the same time, there must be d6finition of permitted area recrea-
tional activities and particularly must be recognized that the
primary intent of an area as Carvins Cove is as a public water
supply and all other uses are subject to that.
Vhts leads to the activity of bowhnnting. This is a growing
sport and is one that produces a high degree of skill, enJoymm t
and recreation. Its object in this particular case, as indicated
in the letter from the Bowhunters, is the killing of game. Nhile
the weapon used is different from firearms, it is not felt that
bomhnntlng can be treated any different under the object and the
intent of the protection of the water supply area.
When the upper area of the shed was posted several months,ago.
it mas done so because of the low level of the water which created
a situation wherein it was difficult, if not impossible, to launch
boats in the area. Just prior to the opening of the hunting
season, hunters, including those using firearms, raised objection
to the posting, feeling that it restricted their activity this
Fall. However. the posting was not directed against them; as
indicated above because such had never been permitted at Carvins
Cove. Under the same circumstances, the portia9 was not directed
against bowhunters because, as also noted above, it is felt that
such could be considered as a permitted use in the reservoir
area.
It is recommended to the City Council that there is no alternate
but to adhere to the restrictions as stated.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst. City Manager
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#r. MIlli·m N. Cockr··, sportsmriter for The Roanoke Times, spoke in
support of the request or the Virginia Bomhunters Association, Mr. Cochr·n expressing
the opinion that bowhuoting should not be put in the same category math rireurns and
poloting out that since bunting is allowed i· the rill and winter season it will not
conflict with the spring ·nd summer activities of rishl·g, boating and picnicking.
After · lengthy discussion or the matter, it being pointed out that
according to Alvord, Burdlck and Bowson, Consulting Engineers, hunting in public
watershed throughout the country Is generally restricted, Mr. Pollard moved that
Council concur in the recommend·tiaa of the City Manager that the restrictions trains
bowhunting in the Carvins Cove area be adhered to. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
P£~I,TIONS AND CORR~NIC
BUD(iRT-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board,
requesting an appropriation of $11,000 in order to expand its poli~ with regard to
transportation service for elementary pupils to all sections of the city. was before
Council.
Mr, Lisk moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=17252) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reord·in Section g5000, "Schools-
Pupil Transportation," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 30, page 41.)
Mr. Llsk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Br. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Llsh. Perkinsono Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
NATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. Furman ~hitescarver, Sr.,
Attorney, representing Mr, H. ~. Bush, a resident or Roanoke County, expressing
the opinion that Mr. Bush should be permitted to pay the same water rate as residents
of the City of Roanoke rather than the 100 per cent surcharge paid by county resident~
In view of an agreement appearing in · deed between him and the City of Roanoke dated
Ray 18, 1951. conveying to the city a one-half interest in the Falling Creek water
system, was before Council.
After · discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard moved that the question be
referred to the City Attorney for an interpretation of'the agreement contained in the
deed and on exchange of correspondence between the city and Rt. Bush at that time.
The motion was secooded by ir. Mheeler and uoanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPABTMENT-JUYENILE AND DORBSYlC RELATIONS COURT: A communication'
from ~rs. Tony Mancini, 1220 Rorer Avenue, S. N., registering · complaint against
uveuiles trespassing on her property, was before Council.
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Hr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the Clty Manager for
· rail investigation sad report to Council and to study the question of assigning a
special police detail to cover vandalism in the city. The motion mas seconded by Mr.
Link and unanimously adopted.
FOLXCE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DORESTXC RELATIONS COURT: A communlc milan
from Miss Floyd Ward, 17 Klm Avenue. S. W.o registering n complaint against vandalism
to her property, mas befnre Cooncll.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for a
full investigation and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosmell
and unanimously adopted,
AIRPORT: A petition of Delta Air Lines, Incorporated. for leave to inter-
vene in on investigation by the Clril Aeronautics Board to determine whether the
public convenience and necessity require an amendment, alteration or modification of
the certificate of public convenience and necessity of Piedmont Aviation, Incorpora-
ted, for Route 67 so as to authorize service between Memphis and Nashville. Tennessee
nad between Memphis and Nashville on the one hand. and Roanoke and points east of
Roanoke on Piedmont's segment 4. On the other, and to authorize service between
Memphis and Nashville. and between Memphis and Nashville on the one hand, and Ashe-
villa and points east of Ashevllle on Piedmont's segment 5, on the other, was before
Council.
Zhe City Attorney advising that no action is necessary on the part of
Council. Mr. Mheeler moved that the petition he received and filed. ?he motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $1,500 be appropriated to cover donations received for the Riley
Drive Fountain.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=17253) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170. "Capital," of
the Ig66-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. SO, page 42.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................
NAYS: None .....................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
BUDGET-CITY AT?ORNEY: ?he City Manager submitted a written repoFt.
recommending that $375 be appropriated for the p~ chase of an electric typewriter
in the office of the City Attorney to replace a typewriter nam in use.
Mr. Perhinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(e17254) AN ORDINASCE to amend end veordala Section m4, 'Attorney," of
the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, amd ~rovidtng for an emergency.
(For full text ~f Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 42.)
Mr. Perktnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconde
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lish, Pertinson, Pollard, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS:, None ................... O. (RY. Jones abtent)
LIBRARIES: Council having authorized the City Manager to mahe application
to the Virginia State Llbrarl for a federal grant in an estimated amount of $60,000,
to he used as a part of the cost of contracting a new Southeast Branch Llbravyo the
City Manager submitted a verbal report, advtsiog that thc State Library Board has
approved a federal grant of $48.000 for the project.
CITY CODE: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare two
measures, one repealing the provision in the City Code that aa person under eighteen
years of age shall frequent poolrooms and the other amending the provision to
include the exception of public pool halls uhere an ABC license is permitted, the
City Attorney submitted the follomJng report:
"October 27, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council.
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
As directed at the Council Meeting held on October 24. 1966, I
have prepared and transmit heremith the follo~ing:
a. Draft of an ordinance which would amend and reordain
Section 10, Chapter 3, Title XXIII, of the City Code
which, as presently provided, prohibits minors under
18 years of age frequenting, playing in or loitering
in any public poolroom or billiard room. The proposed
ordinance submitted herewith, folloming the provisions
of State law as contained in Section 18.1-349 of the
Code of Virginia as last amended in 1960, would prohibit
a minor of any ape from frequenting any public poolroom
or billiard room operated in conjunction with any
establishment licensed under the Alcoholic Beverage
COntrol Act and, /urther, would prohibit any minor
under 18 years of age from frequenting any other public
poolroom or billiard room. Proprietors of such
establishments permitting a minor to commit an act in
vi61ation Of the ordinance would, themselves, be
guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable as provided in the
amended Section. Exemptions provided for in the State
law mith reference to military or naval personnel in
uniform and with reference to certain types of establish-
ments would be similarly recognized in the amended Section.
Although it ia not required by State law, the proposed
ordinance would require the posting of a sign near the
entrance of such establishments making reference to the
provisions of the ordinance.
b. In the aIternatfve, an ordinance repealing Section lO,
Chapter 3, Title XXlll. of the City Code, in its
entirety. The adoption of this ordinance, while, of
course, not having the effect of repealing the State
law on the subject, ~ould leave the Code Of the City of
Roanohe, 1956. silent upon the matter of the presence
of minors In 'public poolrooms and billiard rooms.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
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Council being of the opinion that the restriction is obsolete and should be
repealed, Mr. Perkicson moved that the foil*ming Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(n17255) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section 10, Chapter 3, Title XXIll, of the
Co~e of the City of Roanoke, 1956. prohibiting certain minors from frequenting, play-
ing Jn or loitering in public poolrooms or billiard rooms and providing certain
regulations and penalties,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 10, Chapt
3, Title XXlll, of the Code Of the City of Roanoke, 1956, prohibiting persons under
eighteen (18) years of age from frequenting, playing in or loitering in any public
poolroom or billiard room, or being permitted so to do by the proprietor of any such
establishment, or his agent, providing certain regulations for the operation of such
establishments, and providing penalties for the violation Of ~aid Section, be, and
said Section is hereby REPEALED.
The motion was seconded by Mr. ~lsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk, Perkins*u, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Jones absent)
Mr. Boswell then moved that the local representatives la the lgCB Ceneral
Assembly be /*quested to investigate the matter of amending that portion of the Coee
of Virginia prohibiting certain minors from frequenting public poolrooms. The motion
Seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor sybmitted written reportson the examina-
tion of the records of Belmont, Garden City and Fairview Elementary Schools for the
school year ending June 30, 1966, advising that all the records were in order and the
statements of receipts and disburse~ents reflect the recorded transactions for the
erlod and the financial condition of the respective funds.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion mas
econded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation a petition of thirteen residents Of the 500 block of Marshall
W., requesting that property located on the south side of Marshall Avenue,.
avenue,
S.
3. W., between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, described as Lots 1-13, inclusive, Block
l, Lewis Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1120301 - I120314, inclusive, be fez*ned from
;-1, Office ;nd Institutional District, to C-4, Central Business District Expansion
%rea, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report, recommending that the
request be granted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that o public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
December 12, lg~6. The motion mas seconded by £r. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of Messrs. O. Watts Gills and Robert W. Putnam
that property located on the north side of Shenandoah Avenue, N. N., berm*em Stevens
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Road and Thirty-sixth Street, described os Lots 7, 8 and 9, Onkviem H~lghts, Official
Tax'Mos. 2730222, 2730223 and 2730224, be rezoned from RS-2, Single Family Residenti~
DistriCt to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Planning Cotnlaalon submitte~
Mr. Mheeler moved that n public hearing on the matter be held at 2
December 12. 1966. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and reconmendation n petition from twenty-four residents requesting that
the oreo bordered by ~evtz Road, N. M., on the north, Liberty Road on the south,
between Ridgefield Road and Haitian Road, be rezoned from HM, Heavy Ranufncturiag
Dlttrict, to RD, Duplex Residential District, the City Planning Commission submitted
o xrJtten report, recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, Mr. Claude O. Carter, Attorney, representing the
)etitioneFs, appeared before Council and presented a comuunlcatJon requesting 8
)ubtic hearing on the gaiter.
Mr. Mheeler saved that a public hearing on the matter be held nt 2 p.m..
December 12, 1966. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for stady~
and recommendation the request of Mr. Harold E. RoMe, et ux., that property
described as the north portion of Lots I, 2 and 3, Boock 23, Roanoke Cas and Mater
Company, Official Tax No. 4031115, be rezoned from RG-I, General Residential DJstric~
to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Planning Commission submitted
Mr. Mheeler moved thut a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
December 12, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning
Fonndry Corporation that that portion of Russell Aren~e, $. M., extending east from
the Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company property to the intersection of Penn Street,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a writte~
In this connection, the viewers submitted a written report, advising that
they have visited and viewed the street and adjacent neighborhoods and are
individual or to the public, from vacating, discontinuing nad closing said street.
Mr. ~heeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
December 12, lq66. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORT5 OF COMMITTEES:
FUEL OIL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids recelved on furnishing
the fuel oil requirements of the City of Roanoke for the period from Moveuber 1,
1966, to October 31, 1967, submitted the following report, recommending that the
respectire 2o~ bids be accepted:
'October 25, 1966
TO the City CouocJl
Rosa*kc, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Oo October 24, 1966, bids oere opened cad read ct the meeting of
City Council rot furnishing and deliveritg fuel oil to the
various departments or the City of Roanoke for the period begins-
tag November 1, 1966 and ending October 31, 1967. As ccc be seen
from the tcbulstion, bids were submitted by nine firms.
Sinclair Refining Company submitted the low bid om Number I Fuel Oil
as follows:
Tank Wagon Price $ .160 per
Less Discount ,045 per 911.
Net $ .lin per gal.
Pure Oil Company, A Division of Onion Oil Company of California,
submitted the low bid on Number 2 Fuel Oil as listed belom, subject
to a cash discount of one percent for payment by the tenth of the
following month after date of delivery.
Tank Wagon Price $ .1450 per gal.
Less Discount .0385 per gel.
Net ~ per gal.
The above tank wagon prices on Numbers I and 2 fuel oil crc boned
au the current *Posted Consumer Tank Wagon Prices* at Roanoke,
Virginia. The 'Posted Consumer T~nk Ragas Prices' in effect at
Roanoke, Virginia on date of delivery will prevail. Abase discounts
will remain the some throughout the contract period,
Van Nood Oil Corporation submitted the low bid on Number S Fuel Oil
ct a net price of $.0942 per gallon. This price is subject to
increase, or decrease, in accordance with the 'Posted Tank Car Price'
at shipping point on date of shipment.
It is recommended by the Committee that the lam bids be accepted as
outlined above, which bids conform to all specifications of the
City of Roan*he.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
S/ JT Robert Thomas
J. Robert Thomas
S/ B, B. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson
Mr. Perkinsoo moved that Council COncur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17256) AN ORDINANCE providing for the supply to the City Of its annual
requirements Of No. I fuel oil, No. 2 fuel oil cud No. 5 fuel oil; awarding separcte
contracts therefor; rejecting certain other bids made to the City for furnishing
said fuel oil requirements; and providing for un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 43.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AVES: Messrso Boswell, Link, Perkins*n, Pollald, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................. 6.
NAYS: None ...................0. (Mr. Jones absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
CITV MARKET: Council at its last regular meeting having deferred action
on u recommendation of.the City Manager that a ten-year lease of City Market Stalls
32, 34, 36 and 38 to Parker Seafood at a rental of $300 per month be anthorized,
the mutter was again before the body.
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Is this connection, the City Mnacger presented copy of o coumanicatiol
from Mr, Robert L. Perker, advising that the inclusion of Stall 32 ie the remodel-
ing project has changed nad increased the teaaat°s overall equipment layout and coal
cad requesting that the change in layout be approved.
After o discussion of the matter, the City Manager pointing out that
approving the change il layout could increase the cost of the contract for the
remodeling project sn additional $1,000 to $2~000 and that ~ does got recoumetd
revision in the original plans and specifications on which bids were received, Mr.
Perklnscn moved that Council concur in the original recommendation of the CAt7
Rsnnger sad that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion sas seconded by Hr. Bosuell and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF (I~DINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY JAIL: Ordinance No. 17251, providing for the establishment of a
prisoners* work force, having 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:
(:17251) AN ORDINANCE to amend the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, by
the repeal of Chapter 6, Title XVII of said Code, entitled and relating to the Chain
Gang, and by the amendment of Title XXIII Of said Code, relatin~ to Misdemeanors and
Offenses, by the addition of u new chapter, to be numbered Chapter O of said Title,
making provisions for the establishment of u prisoners work force, and providing
and prescribing rules and regulations relating to the assignment of prisoners
thereto and requiring such prisoners to work thereon; providing penalties for refusa
or disobedience by such prisoners; and providing certain credits against Jail
sentences of prisoners assigned to said prisoners work force.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Dook No. 30, page aB.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ........................O. (Rr. Jones nbsent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PAY PLAN: Council having taken under advisement the recommendations of
the Personnel Board that Fire Dispatchers I be placed in the same range as Fire
Dispatchers II and that the position of Fire Department Assistant be placed in the
same pay range as Fire Captain, Mr. Lisk stated that he has received a commnnJcotiol
from the City Manager reiterating his recommendation that no action be tahen to
upgrade these positions and expressed the opinion that Council should reach
decision in the matter.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council sustain the recommendation Of the City
Manager that no action be taken to upgrade these positions, but that he be requested
to give further consideration to the matter in the annual review of the Pay Plan for
the 1967-66 budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGI~fA¥S: Mr. Bosuell moved that the City Manager be directed to
mehe n study of the question of necessary exits etd entrences to Interstate Route
581 iR the Vicinity of' Wells Xvenne, H. W.o end to report bech to Council. The
notion uss seconded bl Mr. Wheeler sad unanimously adopted.
~JRGHASE OF PROI~RTY: Mr. Wheeler pointed out thou Mr. C. F. Kefaaver has
offered to sell to the City of Roanoke for $122,000 e 304-·crc tract of land on
Mill Woustein end moved that · committee be appointed bl the Mayor to study the oriel
The motion mas seconded bI Mr% Link end unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard ·ppointed Messrs. Vincent S. Rheeler. Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst eld J. Robert Th·nos os members of the committee.
On motion of Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Perkiuson nad unanimously adopted,
the neetin9 nos adjourned.
A P PR OV ~D
Mayor
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COUNCIL° REGULAR MEETING,
Ronday, Norember T, 1966.
The Cnuhcil of the City of Roanoke net in regular meeting in the Council
~hanber in the Municipal Building, aonday, November 7, 1966. at 7:30 p.m., with
#Riot Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John W. B,snell. James E. Jones, David K. Llsk,
Frank N. Perkins,n, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. #heeler and #alor Benton O.
Dillard ....................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ....................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst, City Manager. Mr, James N. Kincanon
City Attorney, and Mr. Jo Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Oustaf A.
Johnson, Director, City Rescue Mission.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes Of the regular meeting held on Monday, Oct,hal
31, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Mr. Wheeler,
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed
with afld the minutes approred as recorded.
BEARI~G OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATIERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m.,
Ronday. November 7. 1966. on the request of Kennedy Apartment Trust that a portion of
Levelton Avenue, N. W., extending eastward from Eighth Street for a distance of 449.6
feet, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, Mr. Nilliam J. Lemon, Attorney, representing Kennedy
Apartment Trust. appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
The City Planning Commission submitted the loll,win9 report, recommending
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted u written report, advising that they hare visited and viewed the
street requested to be closed and the adjacent neighborhood and are unanimously of
the opinion no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public,
from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
In answer to a question from Mr. Boswell. Mr. Lemon stated that the
petitioner desires to construct housing units on its lnnd, but that there will be
no subsidy from the federal.government for the proposed project other than a loan
which will be repaid with interest.
Ho one appearing in opposition to the request. Hr. Kheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#17257) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandoning, vacatin9, discontinuing and
closin9 that portion of a certain street located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
being the easterly portion of that certain 22 ft. street known as Levelton Avenue~
N. M., running east and west adjacent to the property of tho Kennedy Apartment Trust
and, further being shown on that certain plat of survey showing property of Kennedy
Apartment Trust dated December 29, 1965, a copy of which plat is attached to the
,original Petition filed with the City Clerk of the City of Roanoke.
h~£REAS. Kennedy Apartment Trust has heretofore filed a petition before
City Council. in accordance with law. requestin9 Council to permanently abandon.
vacate, discontinue and close that certain portion of Levelton Avenue. N. M., a plot
of survey of said street may be found in the Office of the City Engineer of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia. and which said portion of said street is more particularly
hereinafter described: 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 prayer of said petition, Resolution No.
17159 was adopted by the said City Council on the 22nd day of August, 1966, pursuant
to which viewers were appointed to vies the said property and to report in writing
what inconvenience, if any. would result from permanently abandoning, vacating,
discontinuing and closing the said portion of street hereinafter described: and
further, pursuant to said resolution, the said City Council referred the issues raise(
by said petitioner to the Planning Commission of the City of Roanoke for said Com-
mission*s study of said request and a report thereon: end.
WHEREAS, it appears from the report in writing filed with the City Cloth.
together with the affidavit of said viewers on the 2Hth day of October, 1965, that no
inconvenience would result, either to any individual Or to the public, from the
permanent abandoning, vacating, discontinuing and closing of the said portion of
street hereinabove described, to which report no exceptions have been filed; and.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission by letter directed to the Mayor of
the City of Roanoke and the members of City Council. dated September 15, lg65,
recommended to City Council that the said portion of Levelton Avenue hereinafter
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described be abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed subject tn the right of the
sold City to retain all necessary easements rot public utilities; and.
WHEREAS. a public hearing on the question mas held before the Council on
the ?th day of Rovemher. 196&, at 7:30 p.m.. after due and timely notice of said
meeting, at which he*ring all parties in interest and citizens mere afforded on
opportunity to be heard on the question of the proposed street closing; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the motter, the Council is of the opinion
that no inconvenience mill result to any owner or the public from the permanent
abandonneot, vacating, discontinuance and closing cf the portion of Lev*Item Avenue
hereinafter described and that the petitioner's application to perm*neatly close the
same should be granted, said petitioner having agreed to bear and defray the expense
incident to the closin9 of some.
TflEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
that that certoin portion Of Lev*Iron Avenue loc,ted in the northwest section of the
City Of Roanoke and described os foil*ms:
BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the point of intersection of
the southerly side Of Lev*Item Avenue, N. W., with the cost*fly
side of Eighth Street, N. W.: thence leaving the easterly side
of Eighth Street, N. W. ood with the southerly side of Lev*Item
Avenue, N. W., S. 63° 43* E. 449.5? ft. to an irou pin in the
southerly right of way line of Interstate Route 5RI; thence with
the sold southerly right of way line of Interstate Route 591,
with a curved line having a chord bearing of N. 40° 15' W., an
arc distance of 105 ft. more or less to the point of intersection
of the southerly right of may line of Interstate Route 501 and
the northerly side Of Lev. Itoh Avenue, No W.; thence leaving the
southerly right of way line of Interstate Route $01, and along
the northerly side of Lev*Item Avenue, N. W.. N. 63° 43* W. 270
ft. more or less to the point of intersection of the northerly
side of Lev*Item Avenue, N. W. and the easterly side of Eighth
Street, N. R.; thence S. 25° 17' W. 22 ft. to an iron pin located
at. the point of intersection of the southerly side of Lev*Item
Avenue, N. W. and the easterly side of Eighth Street, N. W.. the
point *nd place of Beginning; *nd,
BEING the cost,fly portion of that certain 22 ft. street known
as Lev*Iron Avenue, N. W., running cost and west odjacent to the
property of the Kennedy Apartment Trust; and, further being shown
on that certain plot of survey showing property of Kennedy Apart-
~ent Trust dated December 29, 1965. mode by R. E. Robertson ~ R. C.
Weeks. State Certified Land Surveyors. a copy of which plat is
attached to the original Petition Filed with the City Clerk Of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia.
be, and the same hereby is. permanently abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed.
the City of Roanoke. however, reserving unto itself au easement for any water, sewer
or other public utility line Or lines, if any, now existing therein ,nd the right Of
ingress and egress for the maintenance and repair thereof.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke be.
and he hereby is, directed to mark "Permanently Abandoned, Vacated, Discontinued,
and Closed" that portion of that eertaln street hereinabove described on all maps
,nd plats on file in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, on which said map~ and plats said street is shown, referring to the boob
and page of resolutions and ordinances of Council wherein this ordinance shall be
spread.
BE IT FURTHER 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 ordinance
in order that the said Clerk may'make proper notations on nil maps or plats recorded
in his said office upon nhicb are shown the said portion of street herein permanently
abandoned, vacated, discontinued and closed as provided by lam. '
The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ ........................ ~ ......... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................1.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday.
November 7, lgCb, on the request of Mr. Everett E. Flippen that property located on
the southeast corner of Jamison Avenue and Twelfth Street, S. E., described as Lots
1. 2 and 3. Block 13, Oak Ridge Land Company. Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002
and 4121003, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District. to C-2, General Com-
mercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, Mr. G. N. Reed, Jr.. Attorney, representing Mr. Fiippen
appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
Yhe City Planning Commission submitted the following report recommending
that the request be granted:
"September 23, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The above request was considered at the City Planning Commission
meeting of September 21. 1966. Mr. Flippen appeared before the
Commission and indicated that the same request had been granted on
April lO, 1966 under the old zonin9 ordinance but had not been
carried forth on the new zoning map. Be further noted that the
agreement of April 12. 1966 with City Council to not construct any
buildings within 25 feet of the proposed Virginia Route 24 would
be honored.
Upon discussing this request, the City Planning Commission concluded
that the proposed zoning request was in keepin9 with the City Plan-
ning Department's sketch for a proposed off-street shopping center
in the area and also with a highway plan of the immediate area
prepared by the Traffic Engineering section of the City and generally
agreed to by the State Highway Department.
A motion was made and carried recommending that City Council grant
this request.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman'
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Wheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17256) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section
71, of The Code of the CStI of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, in relation to Zoning.
MHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have property located on the southeast corner of Jamison Avenue and 12th Street,
S. E., Roanoke, Virginia, and described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 13, Oak Ridge Land
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Company° Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003, reroned from RD. Duplex
Residential District to C-2, General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission bas recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from RD. Duplex Residential District to C-2, General
Conmercinl District; and
WHEREAS. notice required by Title XV. Chapter 4.1. Section 71, of The
Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, has been publisbe(
in 'The Roanoke World-Nems,' a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke, for the
time required by said section; nad
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the 7th
day of ~orember, 196&, at 7:30 p.m.. before the Councl] of the City of Roanoke. at
· hlch hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed vezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence presented. Js of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XY, Chapter 4.1. Section 71. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended,
relating to Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the follo~ing particular and no
S. E.. Roanoke. Virginia. and described as Lots 1, 2 and 3. Block 13. Oak Ridge Land
Sheet 412 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap. City of Roanoke.
Company.
designated
as Official Tax Nos. 4121001, 4121002 and 4121003, be, and is hereby changed from
RD, Duplex Residential District to C-2, General Commercial District, and the
Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, shall be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Ronday,
part of Lot 20, Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No. 412131g, be rezoned
from RG-2, General Residential District. to C-2. General Commercial District, the
In this connection, Hr. Alex A. Waldrop. Jr** Attorney. representing Mr.
Taylor. appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
The City Planning Commission submitted the follo~ing report recommending
"September 23, 1966
The Honorable Denton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members Of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
At its regular meeting of September 21, 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. In lieu of a
representative for the petitioner, the Planning Director stated
that Hr. Taylor*s intention mas to build a restaurant on the
subject property. It mas also stated that the property adjoined
the surrounding C-2 General Commercial zoning.
Upon considering this request, it mas noted that the uidth of the
subject property was only 31 feet; and as a result, there might
be great difficulty In developing a restaurant mitb the required
number of off-street parking spaces on the subject property. It
mas further noted, however, that the property had a very close
physical tie-in relationship to adjoining properties, both across
9th Street and across an alley to the north that are currently
zoned for C-2 General Commercial purposes.
A motion mas made and carried recommending that City Council grant
this request.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph U. Lawrence
Chairman'
No one appearin9 in opposition to the request for rezonin9, Mr. Rheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~172§q) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥. Chapter 4.1. Section
71. of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, in relation to Zoning.
RHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have 632 Elm Avenue. S. E.. a part of Lot 20, Block 2S, Belmont Land Company Map
and Official City Tax No. 412131g. resorted from RG-2. General Residential District,
to C-2, General Commercial District; and
WHEREAS. the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, notice required by Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 71, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, relatin9 so Zoning. has been publishe,
time required by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the Tth
day of November, 1966. at 7:30 P. M., before the Council of she City of Roanoke, at
which hearts9 all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed resorting; and
WHEREAS, this Council after considering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanohe that Title
IV, Chapter 71, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to
Zoning, be amended and reenacted in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on B32 Elm Avenue. S. E.. described as a part of Lot 20,
Block 25, Belmont Land Company Map, designated as Sheet 412 of the Sectional Zone
Rap, City of Roanoke. as Official Tax No. 4121319, be, and is hereby, changed from
RG-2, General Residential District. to C-2, General Commercial District, and the
Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, shall be changed in this respect.
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The motion mas seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Ferkinson, Pollard. Bheeler end
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......~ ................... O.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 pom., Honday,
November T, 1966. on the request of the Church of the Brethren. Home for the Aged.
Xncorporated. that a 9.S-acre tract of land located on the south side of Hershberger
Road. N. M.. east of Florist Road. Official Tax No. 21BIO01. be rezoned from RO-I.
General Residential District, to Col, Office and Institutional District, the matter
was before the body.
Ia this connection, Mr..T.L. Plunketl. Jr.. Attorney representing the
petitioner, appeared before Council in support of the request of his client.
The City Planning Commission submitted the follomin9 report recommending
that the request be granted:
"October 6, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October 5. 1966 the City Planning Con-
Zoning.
RHEBEAS. the City Plnnning Commission hms recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from RO-1. General Residential District. to U-l, Office
and Institutional Dlatrict; and
RHEREAS. notice required by Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 71, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, has been publishe
in "The Roanoke Rorld-Nems.# a newspaper published Jn the City of Ro~oke, for the
time required by said section; and
MHEREAS. the heaFio9 as provided for in said notice was held on the 7th
day of November. 1966. at 7:30 p.m., before the Council bf 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 considerin9 the evidence presented, is of
the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be resorted.
THEREFORE, RE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 71. of The Code of ~e City of Roanoke. 1956. as amended.
relating to Zoning. be amended and reenacted in the followin9 particular and no
other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of Hershberger Road. N. R., east of
Florist Road. described as property of Ilome for the Aged. Church of the Brethren.
Incorporated, consisting of 9.5 acres, designated on Sheet 21D of the Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke. as Official Tax No. 21BIO01, be. and is hereby.
changed from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-I. Office and Institutional
District, and the Sectional 1966 Zone Rap. City of Roanoke, shall be changed in
this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PETITIONS AND COMRUNICATIONS:
POLICE DEPARTRENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. E. O. Prillaman. owner of Friendly Rotors, complaining of vandalism and
theft in connection with his used car business at 2435 Rollins Road. N~ E.. was
before Council.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Jones raising the question as to
whether or not Mr. Prillaman is leaving the keys in the used cars and it bean9
suggested that the City Attorney ascertain whether or not such practice is against
the law, Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for a
full investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rheeler
and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. Harry A. Craighead, Owner and Partner of C C C Auto Sales. complaining of
vandalism and theft in connection with his used car business at 1620 Orange Avenue,
N. N., was before Council.
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point:
Mr. Rosmell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
a full Investigation and report to Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. iheeler
and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPART#ENT-JUV£NILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mrs. Julian H. Martin, complaining of vandalism to her property at 2525 Bowman
Avenue, N. M., ns mell as other property, and requesting that something be done to
stop vandalism, mas before Council.
Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
a full inrestJgatJon and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler
and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr.. Attorney,
representing Roanoke Scrap Iron and Metal Company, Incorporated. requesting that
an 18.00-acre tract of land located on the south side of Broadmay, S. M., designated
as Official Tax No. 1200302. be rezoaed from LM, Light Manufacturing District, to
HM, Heavy Manufacturing District. mas before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatr~ Attorney, repre-
senting Roanoke Nehi Bottling Corporation, requesting that property located on the
south side of Melrose Avenue, N. W., between Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth
Street. described as Lot 5 and part of Lots 6, 7 and B, Block B, Markley Map,
Official Tax No. 2260414, be rezoned from C-2, General Commercia! District, to LM,
Light Manufacturing District, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously been informed by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the terms and conditions of Ordinance
No. 17142. relating to the connection by the County of Roanoke of an lB-inch relief
interceptor sexer line serving the Mud Lick Creek area of Roanoke County to the
Roanoke River sewer interceptor line of the City of Roanoke, are unacceptable, the
City Manager submitted the following report recommending that the city offer to
make the junction with the interceptor and to extend the necessary pipe to the
limit of its easemeot so that the county can then make its connection to that
"Roanoke. Virginia
November 7, 1966
Honorable gayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There has been before the City Council on a number of
instances within the current calendar year, the matter of the
Nad Lick Creek relief namer lire which has beer under coRslderatioe
in various phases by Roanoke County over a period of time. It Is
believed that the City Council is mall familiar with this matter so
that a recitation of all that has beer Involved would be duplication.
The essentials ere that the County coestructed, in 1965, approxi-
mately 8,300 feet of 1B-inch relief sewer designed and intended in
part to parallel and help relieve the overloading or the City's Hud
Llch Creek Interceptor line. This latter carries both City u~d
County semage flow. This worh represented approximately 73 percent
of an over-ali project of the County.
The County came to the City, in March 1966. for the extension
of this construction to connect with the 36-inch interceptor line
of the City. This approach mas necessitated by tun factors: one,
being authorization to connect to the line of the City and the
other, being permission to cross 20 feet of · 40-foot easement
which the City has for its Roanoke River interceptor.
Folloming that approach, various developments tooh place
mhich left the matter unresolved for a period of time. The City
Council on August 1, 1966, consented formallT to the connection
and submitted to the County conditions of accomplishment. The
Roanoke County Hoard of Supervisors on August 15. 1966, rejected
the conditions and the mutter has thus far been left standing in
an effort to resolve and also in an effort to determine what type
of document might be satisfactory to give the County clear privi-
lege to Occupy the easement which has been conveyed to the City.
In order tO again confirm to the County the interest of the
City in permitting the connection and particularly in order to
avoid the easement within easement, it is proposed that the Ci~
offer to make the junction math the interceptor and to extend the
necessary pipe to the limit of the City*s easement. The County
could then make its connection to that point.
This work. consisting of a junctbn chamber and approximately
20 feet of 1B-inch pipe. is estimated to cost $1.000. The con-
ditions of the County connection would be limited to those
generally included in such agreements, referrin9 primarily as to
rates, and to the County's installation and satisfactory main-
tenance of metering facilities.
Respectfully submitted.
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Rirst
City Ranager"
In this connection. Council having referred the original request of Roanoke
County that it be granted a 20-foot made sanitary sewer easement across the 40-foot
wide sewer easement of the City of Roanoke in the Blue Ridge Industrial Park for the
completion of the relief sewer to a committee composed of Mayor Benton O. Dillard,
Chairman, Rt. Vincent S. Wheeler and Rr. Julian F. Hirst, Mayor Dillard stated that
it is the unanimous recommendation of the committee that the above offer be made.
After a discussion of the matter. Mr. Pollard questioning the revised offer
and it being pointed out that Council' is attemptifl9 to work out a mutually satisfactor
agreement with regard to a prior commitment, er. Jones moved that Council concur in
the recommendation of the City Ranager and 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.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City manager submitted the follomin
report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire Oepartment
for the month of October. 1966:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 7, 1966
Honorable Rayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
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Listed belom is the status of the police and the fire
department ss of October 31. 1966.
'Police Department
*Br. Salem R. Barker, Jr.. mas hired os a patrolman on October
1. 1966.
*Beginning November 1. 1966, we have (10) vacancies.*
'Fire Department
'During the month of October 1966. the followJn9 personnel chanoes
occurred in the Fire Department:
EMPLOYED
James B. Jenkims
Stuart E. Franklin
'At the end of October there mere four (4) vacancies in the FiFe
Department.'
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. HJrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler mated that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
In this connection. Mr. Pollard asked the City Manager what steps are being
taken to fill the vacancies in the Police Department. statin9 that it is his uudcr-
standin9 trained policemen ~ho have left the employ of the city have applied for
reemployment and been turned dona.
The City Manager explained that some of the former policemen left the
employ of the city before the hem pay plan went into effect and that since the pay
scale has been increased they want to come back, that he does not feel the rehiring
of these men would be 9odd for the morale of those who stayed on with the city under
the lower pay scale and is maitiu9 to see if they still mant to return after a lapse
of time.
WATER D£PARTMENT: Council having referred a communication from Mr. Furman
[hitescarver, Sr., Attorney, representing Mr. R. M. Dash, a resident of Roanoke
County, expressing the opinion that Mr. Bush should be permitted to pay the same
uater rate as residents of the City of Roanoke rather than the 100~ surcharge paid
by county residents in view Of an agreement appearing in a deed between him and the
City of Roanoke dated May lB, lgSl, conveying to the city a one-half interest in the
Fallin9 Creek Rater System, to the Citl Attorney for an interpretation of the
agreement contained in the deed and au exchange of correspondence betmeen the citl
and Mr. Bush at that time. the City Attorney submitted the following report
At the meeting of the Council held on October 31, 1966, a com-
munication or Furman Mhitescnrver, Sr., Esq., attorney rot
Howard H. Hush. addressed to the Mayor. and requesting that
Hush be relieved of paying the 'surcharge' required of all
customers of the City*s Mater Department whose properties lie
outside the corporate limits, mas referred to the undersigned for
consideration and report back to the Council.
As stated in Mr. Mhltescarver*s letter of October 24. 1966 to the
Mayor, the agreement between the City on the one hand, and Hr.
H. M. Hush, Mr. T. M. Hush and Mrs. Carrie Hush McHonald on the
other, concerning the supply of mater for domestic purposes to
customers on the land then owned by those parties, was contained
in a deed dated May lB, 1951. by mhich those parties, and others.
in consideration of the sum of $25.000.00 and of the covenants
and agreements on the part of the City to supply mater as above-
mentioned, conveyed to the City a one-half undivided interest in
a IHS-acre tract of land. the entire interest in another lO-acre
tract of land and certain rights to an existing water pipe line.
all as described in said deed. In addition to the cash considera=
tion paid to the grantors by the City, the City entered into an
agreement with certain of lis grantors for the future supply of
water, the terms of which agreement are as set out on the
excerpts from the deed. attached to Mr. Rhitescarver*s communica-
tion.
For some fifty years prior to the abovementioned conveyance, the
City and its predecessors in title to its Mater Department
properties had Occupied the aforesaid land and maintained and
operated said pipeline as a tenant under a 50-year lease of the
same from the then omners of the land. By the deed abovementloned,
the City*s rights as a tenant and lessee of the lands involved
mere, in effect, converted into those of an owner, and its rights
to the pipeline were established in perpetuity.
At the time of entering into the May lB, 1951. deed mentioned in
Mr. Mhitescarver's letter to the Mayor, the City*s rates for mater
supplied to customers outside the corporate limits were the same
as those for customers inside the City. the first differential in
rates having gone into effect in August. 1951.
In negotiations between the parties leading up to the deed of
May IH, 1951. Mr. RhJtescarver, then representin9 Mr. Il. M. Bush
and others, incorporated into a written proposal made on behalf
of his clients, a provision that 'mater for domestic purposes from
the pipe line in question would be available and would be supplied
by the City of Roanoke to the occupants of dwellings now existing,
or later erected, on the lands through which the pipe line easement
is granted at the rate, or rates, prevailin9 for domestic uses for
customers mithin the City of Roanoke; and should it later become the
policy of the City of Roanoke to charge for water for domestic
purposes to citizens outside of the City at a rate which is higher
than that charged for similar purposes within the City of Roanoke,
then, in that event, such increased rate could be applied by the
City of Roanoke. but not to exceed thc City rate, plus twenty-five
(25) per cent.'
Replying to that portion of the then proposal, the City Manager, in
a letter of February H, 1951, to Mr. Rhitescarver, stated in part
as follows:
*The City could not lawfully, and mould be unmillin9 to
if it could, make a binding agreement at this time
regarding the charge for such service. It is to be
clearly understood that such service mould be supplied
in strict accordance math the rules and reoulations of
the Mater Department and at such charge as the same may,
from time to time, be altered by City Council.
Subsequently, and in response to the City Manager's letter Mr.
Mhitescarver, as attorney for the landowners, in a letter to the
City Manager dated February 10, 1951. restated that portion of the
landowners* proposal previously made to the C J~ as related to the
City's agreement to supply mater for domestic purposes to the lands
of said omners in the f, Il,ming words:
'Water service is to be supplied by the City of Roanoke
in strict accordance mith the rules and regulations of
the City water department and at such charge as the same
may, from time to time, be altered by the Council of the
City of Roanoke.'
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Thereafter, by ordinance adopted by the Council on #arch 5, 1951,
the mritten oYfer of February 10, 1951, ~os accepted by the City,
the mordlng of the February IOo 1951, offer to the City mJth
reference to the rotes to be charged for mater to be thereafter
supplied by the City to Mr. Ho M. Bush nod others being incor-
porated into Ordinance No. I09BO nod into the subsequent deed of
May 18, lqSl.
I am advised by the Manager of the ~ater Department that. from
August 6, 1951. until November 1. 1954. Hr. Busbo along mJth all
other of the City's mater customers outside the corporate limits.
mas billed and paid for mater service at rates 25% in excess of
those Jn effect in the City; and that, from November 1, 19S4,
until September 30. 1965. billings have been mode and paid at
rates 50~ in excess of City rates. Since October 1. 1965,
billings have been mode and paid at the current 100~ additional
rate.
In view of all of the above. I cannot coocar In the argument
advanced In the letter of October 24. 1966. to the Mayor to the
effect that the formal agreement of May 10, 1951, between the
parties bound the City to supply the water referred to in that
agreement at the same rate as charged by the City to its customers
within the corporate limits.
Respectfully,
S! J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the opinion of the City Attorney
and that the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted the following report
recommending that the property of Mr. Carl H. Kessler. et ux.. lying east of Cove
Road and south of Hershberger Road. N. ~., Official Tax Nos. 24H0103. 2480105 and
24B0144. be rezoned from RS-5. Single Family Residential District. to RG-I. General
Residential District:
"November 3. 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of November 2, 1966, the City Planning
Commission considered the above described matter. Prior to the
adoption of thc current zoning ordinance, Mr. Carl H. Kessler
hired an attorney and requested a change, as described above, in
the proposed zoning ordinance before the City Planning Commission
on March 3. 1966. During the ensuing consideration of zoning
changes, the Planning Commission agreed to Mr. Kessler's request
for the following reasons: 1) the 'Moomow House* on the subject
property is currently used and zoned for multi-family purposes,
2) the property is large enough to allow for flexib~ design
possibilities, 3) adjoiniog properties at the Core Boad-Bershberger
Road intersection were proposed for C-2 General Commercial zoning
and, to some degree, hurt single-family residential possibilities.
Inadvertently, Mr. Kessler's request and the Planning Commission*s
approval were not reflected on the new and current zoning map. AS
a result, the City Planning Commission herewith proposes to correct
this omission and recommends to City Council that the property Of
Carl H. and Viola C. Kessler, lying east of Cove Road, N. W. and
south of Hershber§er Road, N. W., Official Tax Nos. 24B0103. 2460105
and 2480144. be rezoned from RS-3 Single-Family Residential District
to RG-I General Residential District.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
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Mr. Jones moved that a public hearJn9 on the matter be held at 2 p.m.,
December 12, 1966. The motion was seconded by #r. Wheeler nn~ unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on seven automobiles for the Police Department and one
automobile for the Department of Parks and Recreation submitted the follomJng
report recommending that the Iow bid of Diamond Chevrolet Corporation he accepted:
'November 3, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids on seven (7) automobiles
for the Police Department and one (1) automobile for the Department
of Parks and Recreation, which bids were opened and read at the
meeting of City Council on October 31, 1966.
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation submitted the lom bid on seven (7)
new 1967 model Biscayne police automobiles at a net sum of
$12,963.16, which amount includes trade-in allowance for seven (7)
old automobiles. Diamond Chevrolet Corporation also submitted
the low bid on one 1967 model Biscayne automobile for the Depart-
ment of Parks and Recreation at a net sum of $R,225.09.
The Committee recommends that the bid of Diamond Chevrolet
Corporation be accepted for the seven (?) automobiles for the
Police Department and one (1) automobile for the Department Of
Parks ~ Recreation. This bid conforms to all specifications of
the City of Roanoke.
Funds are available in the 196b-67 buduet for the purchase of
these automobiles.
Respectfully submitted.
COMMITTEE: S/ Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
S/ Julian F. Dirst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ B. D. Thompson
Bueford B. Thompson*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the com-
mittee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17261) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's purchase of seven (7) new
automobiles for use of the Police Department and one (1) hem automobile for use of
the Department of Parks and Recreation, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting
other bids made to the City for the supply of said automobiles; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 45.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by ir. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
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INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY CODE: Ordinance No. IY255. repealing Section 10. Chapter 3. Title
XXlll. of The Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. prohibiting minors from frequenting
poolrooms, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over. uss again her,re the body. Mr. Perkinson offering the f,Il,ming for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#17255) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section 10. Chapter 3. Title XXlll. of
the Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. prohibiting certain minors from frequenting.
playing in or loitering in public poolrooms or billiard rooms and providing certain
regulations and penalties.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 44.)
Mr. Perkinsan moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. B, smell. Jones. Lisk. Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. T.
NAYS: None .........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
STATE HICRWAYS: Mr. Olin Garrett, Executive Vice President and General
Manager. Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, appeared before Council. advising that the
proposed plans for improvements at the intersection of Franklin Road, Brandon
Avenue and McClanahan Street. S.M., will interfere with the operation of the Dr.
Pepper Bottling Company because of the use of a large number of trucks in connection
with its business, and requested that a committee be appointed to visit the site
and study the problem.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Mayor Dillard appoint a committee for this purpose,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman. Roy R.
Pollard, Sr., Denton O. Dillard, Julian F. Hirst and Rilliam F. Clark as members
of the committee.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Mheeler called attention to the recent tragic deati
of Mrs. Dorothy Jane Minkoff Flowers and voiced the oplniou that Council should
offer a reward for information directly leading to and responsible for the Inter
arrest and final conviction of the person or persons responsible for the untimely
death of Mrs. Flowers.
After a discussion as to the amount of the reward, Mr. Mheeler moved that
Council offer the sum of $2,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimous
adopted.
Various members Of Council Stating that a number of citizens have indicate
a desire to contribute to a remard, it was decided that the reward Of $2.000 will be
increased by the total amount of contributions received.
Mr. Mheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance offerin9 a
mia/mum reward Of $2,000:
(=17262) AN OROINANUE offericg and provi~ing for the payment of a certain
cash reward; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No~ 30, page 46.)
Hr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted b~ the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. D,swell, Jones, Lisk. Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........ ~ ......................... 7.
NAYS: R,aa .......................... O.
POLICE O£PAR?M£NT-JUVENIL£ AND O0#£STIC RELATIONS COBRT: Conncil having
referred various complaints on vandalism to the City Manager for a full Jnvestlgatio~
and report and to study the question of assigning a special police detail to corer
vandalism in the city. Mr. Lisk submitted the f, Il,mia9 communication suggesting
that the City Manager be instructed to investigate the feasibility of using the
Roanoke Civilian Police for this purpose and that the City Manager, the Superintend-
ent of Police and the Judge of the Juvenile and O,mastic Relations Court sit doan
together and work out a program as a team effort to prosecute these offenders
properly once they are brought before the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court by
the Police Department:
'October 31. lgbb.
Mr. John R. D, swell, President,
B, sa,Il Realty Company,
18 Kirk Avenue, S. R.,
Roanoke. Virginia.
Dear Mr. Boswell:
In ansmer to your letter of October 25, 1966. addressed to the
City of Roanoke Police Department in reference to a complaint of
vandalism at BO2 Gainsboro Road, N. W. The continued notices of
vandalism being conducted throughout the entire City of Roanoke
is a problem that everyone of the members of Council must face up
to at the present time. I am deeply disturbed by the many calls
that I am receiving from business people and from h,me,an,rs that
are reporting vandalism b,in9 done to their property.
It is for this reason that I am writing to you at this time to
give you my viewpoints as to ways that I feel that this problem
can be partially resolved in the City of Roanoke. Since January
of 1965, Roanoke City has had the use of the R,an,be Civilian
Police who went through a complete seventeen week training
program in police work to help them be better prepared to assist
the Roanoke Police Department at times of emergency.
The Roanoke Civilian Police was organized as a dual organization,
to be trained and prepared in the state of emergency under Civil
Defense, and to be kept in continued training by working with the
Roanoke Police Department in all phases of police murk to better
assist the Police Department in their many responsibilities and
duties.
As I have already reported to Council that in the first six
months of the organization the Roanoke Civilian Police have
contributed to the City of Roanoke more than lO,O00 man hours of
work. at a savings of approximately $27,000 if you figure that
they would be paid on a base rate of $2.67 an hour which is mhat
the regular Police Department is paid for overtime murk.
Yhey have assisted the Police Department in catching many of our
people that have created vandalism in the City of Roanoke, they
have protected the schools at the closing of the school year to
cut down the vandalism rate and the damages fram approximately
$5.000 to $6,000 d,mn to approximately $100 to $200, they have
assisted the Police Department in handlin9 traffic at many of
our congested intersections during parades and special events
going on in the city, they have assisted out at Victory Stadium
when we have had large crowds and turnouts, they have assisted
for th, downtown parade at Christmas time, and they have assisted
the merchants during Christmas time by going through their stores
in the evening and acting as store detectives in uniform to control
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the shoplifting that goes on during the Christmas season. ·
This is Just to list a rem of the many proJects In which they
have undertaken in the City of Roanoke for the past year and
one-half.
I would like to suggest to the members of Council that me
instruct the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of
recommending to Council that the Roanohe Civilian Police bo
recognized for the first time ns an official organization
sponsored and guided by the Police Department in worh fn
connection ~Jth Major ~ebb and the City Ranager to help deter
and identify the people aha are doing the vandalism in our
city and work iu conJunction with the Police DepaFtment so
that the Police Department can apprehend these people and bring
them to courts for prosecution.
I would further like to have the City Manager, the Superintendent
of Police and Judge Anderson of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Court sit do~n together and 'work out a program as a team effort
to properly prosecute these offenders once they are brought before
the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court by the Police Department.
The only way this problem is going to be licked is by a coopera-
they are apprehended,
I hope that you will look favorably on this report and will give
me your assistance and aid in bringing forth this investigation
by our City Manager in making use of this well-trained organiza-
tion who has been ~orking for the city on a voluntary basis for
the past year and one-half. These men as you know are well-
equipped and weal-uniformed at their ann expense and are more than
willing and able to serve our city in any ray that we call upon
them.
Very truly yours.
S/ Darid K. Lisk
David K. Link
Member of Roanoke
City Council.~
Mayor Dillard voiced the opinion that it would be illegal to discuss the
matter with the Judge of the Juvenile nad Domestic Relations Court, but that it
could be discussed with the Commonweoltb*s Attorney.
After a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Lisk advising that he meant to
include the Commonwealth's Attorney in the discussions. Mr. Mheeler moved that
Council take the suggestions made by Mr. Lisk under advisement with a view of
conferring with the City Manager and the Commonwealth*s Attorney. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mayor Dillard advised that since Mr. Murray A.
Stoller is no longer a member of Council the body has no representative to attend
the meetings of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and called
AUDITS: Hayor Dillard advised that since Hr. Hurray A. St,lief is no
longer a member of Council there is n vacancy on the Audit Committee and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Hr, Jones placed la nomination the name of John H. Boswell.
Hr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name of James E. Jones.
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the, name of Vincent S. Mheeler.
Hessrs. Jones and Bosuell stating that they wish to withdraw their
nomination, Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler was appointed to succeed former Councilman
Murray A. Stoller as a member of the Audit Committee by the f, Il,mia9 vote:
FOR HR. HflEELER: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk. Perkinson. Pollard,
Hheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................... ?.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Ha~or
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday. Norember ]4. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal. Building, Monday, November 14, 1966. ut 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour..
P~ESENT: Councilmen John W. Bosmell, James E. Jones mud Frank ~.
Perkiason. Jr.- .................................................................. 3.
ABSEEF: Councilmen DurJd K. Link, ~oy E. Pollard, Sr.. Vice Mn~or
Vincent S. Mheeler nad Rsyor Benton O. Dillard ...................................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, and Mr. H. Benjamin
Jones. Jr** Assistunt City Attorney.
Mr, Perkinson moved that Councilman James E. Jones be elected ns Chairmnn
of the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a preyer by the Reverend James M.
M#rr, Chaplain. Roanoke Memorial Hospitals.
A quorum failing to appear, Mr. Boswell moved that the meeting be adJonruec
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
A P P R 0 V E D
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR REETING.
Roadoy, November 21. 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Runicipal Building. Monday. November 21. 1966. at 2 p.m** tbe regular
meeting hour. nitb Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John #. Boswell. James E. Jones. David K. Llsk.
Frank N. Perkins,n. Jr.. Roy R. Pollard. Sr.. Vincent S. Rheeler and RayOF Benton O.
Dillard ............................................ 7.
ABSENT: None ............................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager. Mr. H. Benjamin Jone~
Jr.. Assistant City Attorney. and Hr. Alfred N. Gibson, Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting Mas opened mith a prayer by the Reverend Robert L.
Bradley. Pastor, Mesthampton Christian Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 7, 1966, and the regular meeting held on Monday, November 14, 1966, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr.
Perklnson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
advising that no street lights Mere installed or removed during the month of
September, 1966, and transmitting a list of street lights installed and/or removed
during the month of October. 1966, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCBOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Doard,
advising that there are no physical education teachers assigned to any of the
elementary schools and requesting that $16,500 be appropriated to provide for the
employment of six elementary school physical education teachers for the spring
semester, Mas before Council.
In this connection, Miss Dorothy L. Gibboney, Superintendent of Schools.
appeared before Council and presented the following list of unexpended balances in
the school budget from Mhich the requested funds could be transferred:
FUNDS REQUESTED CAN BE TAKEN FROM:
Difference in salary of Superintendents
September 1966-June 1967
NO Assistant Superintendent
September-December 1966
No Elementary Supervisor July-December 1966
Special Education Teachers
Employed after September 1, 1966
"November 21. 1966
$ 957.00
4,121.00
5,442.00
1,500.00
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September-December 1966 $ 1,192,00
~o Special Education Supervisor 3,380.00
September-December 1966
$ 16.s92.oo'
Hiss Cibboney explained that the only action required or Council is the
transfer of $900 from the unexpended balance ia the salary of the Superintendent
and $4,100 ;rom the uflexpended balance in the salary of the Assistant Superintendent
mith the remainder of the transfers to be made by theSchool Board.
In a discussion of the matter. Hr. Bosuell stated that he would not hare
voted for an appropriation, but that since it appears to be a bookkeeping item he
feels the necessary transfers should be left up to the School Board.
Hr. Link stated that he is in favor Of the proposed program faf physical
education in the elementar! schools and pointed OUt that under the City Charter the
t~o transfers referred to by Hiss Gibboney can only be made by Council.
Hr. Perkinsou expressed the opinion that the School Board bas proved the
Hr. Richard F. Pence stated that he speaks for thousands of parents in the
City of Roanoke when he urges that the program be initiated In the spring semester
and continued.
Approximately fifty persons appeared in support of the proposed program.
Communications from the Reverend A. C, Agneu, Sr., and DF, Robert S. Hutch
Jr.. supporting the proposed program, were before Council.
· Mr. Jones moved that Council concur In the request of the School Board
and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure transferrin9
Sq00 from the unexpended balance of the salary of the Superintendent of Schools
nad $4,100 from the unexpended balance of the salary of the Assistant Superintendent
of Schools to the appropriate account from which six elementary school physical
education teachers will be employed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson.
Mr. Nheeler offered a substitute motion that the matter be referred to the
I9&?-6H budget commission for its consideration. The notion was seconded by
Pollard and lost by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Pollard. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................3
NAYS: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Llsk and Perhinson ........................4~'
The original motion nas then adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk and Perklnson ........................4.~
NAYS: Messrs. Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................3.
ZONING: A communication from L. S. Maldrop Realty Company requesting tbnt
property located on the north side of Cumberland Avenue. N. W.. between Williamson
Road and Roundhill Avenue. described as Lot 16. Block 10, Connistone Map, Official
Tax No, 2000416. be rezoned from RS-3. Single Family Residential District, to RG-2.
General Residential District, or C-I, Office and Instiutional District. was before
Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Miss Sallie W. Cache complaining of vnndalism, annoying telephone calls in the
middle of the night and knocking on doors, was before Council.
Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
a full investiHation and report to Council in connection with his study of vandalism
in the city. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. Henry F. Faery, Office Manager, Tidewater Supply Company, Incorporated.
complaining of vandalism to its property at 105 Fourteenth Street, N. ~., was before
Council·
Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
a full investigation and report to Council in connection with his study of vandalism
in the city. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
From Mr. Martin C. Philpott, complaining of vandalism to bis automobile on Halloween
was before Council.
Mr. Boswell moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for a
full investigation and report to Council in connection with his study of vandalism
in the city. The motion nas seconded by Mr. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition of Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrich, Attorney,
representing Mrs. Mary L. Moses, et al., requesting that a 20-foot alley located
between Fourth Street and Fifth Street, S. E., parallel to new Virginia Route 24 and
Bullitt Avenue. be vacated, discontinued and closed, mas before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Come
mission for study, report and recommendation to Council. Yhe motion mas seconded
by Mr. Bosmell and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Jones then offered the following Resolution providing for the appoint-
ment of viewers in connection with the application:
(~17263) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of three viewers in
connection with the application of Mary L. Moses. Gladys W. Davis, Mamie Willis
Davis, Milliam B. Scruggs, Leona B. Scruggs. Selina C. B. Sowder, Josephine L.
Sbowalter. James M. Crouse, June P. Crouse, Thomas S. Martin, Jr** Doris D, Martin,
Thomas S. Martin, Sr., and Laurice M. Martin to permanently vacate, discontinue and
close one certain 20-foot alley lying between new Virginia Route 24 and RullJtt
Avenue, in Southeast Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text Of Resolution, see Resolution Hook No. 30, page 51.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard--~ ............................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the following report
transmitting an offer of Mr. Fitzpatrick on behalf of Mrs. Mary L. Moses and Mrs.
Gladys M. Davis to convey to the City of Roanoke a 15-foot strip of land from their
property fronting on the east side of Fourth Street, S. E., between new Virginia
Route 24 and Bullitt Avenue, in exchange for the residue of Lots 15 and 19, Block
14, Official Survey S. E. 2, owned by the city, in the event the above alley is
closed:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 14, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
There is attached a map shoming the alleyMay which is pro-
posed to be closed in the 400 block between new Virginia Route
24 and Dullitt Avenue, S. E. Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick has
petitioned for the closing of a portion of this alley; Mr.
Fitzpatrick representing, as indicated on the map, the Moses and
Davis interests, which is approximately one-half of the length of
the alley from 4th Street east.
Hy office is in receipt of letters from the following who
state their interest in having the entire alley closed from 4th
to 5th Streets:
Sellna Chlora Rrowfield Sowder
Josephine L. Sbowalter
Janes W. and June P. Crosse
Hamle Hillis Davis
This represents the remainder of the property owners with the
exception of the residue of two lots, 15 and 19, which are Owned by
the City of Roanoke and which were acquired in the construction of
Route 24.
There is, additionally, attached a letter of November 4, 1966.
from Mr. Carl A. Fitzpatrick, representing Mrs. Mary L. Moses and
Mrs. Gladys M. Davis. In this letter, Mr. Fitzpatrick proposes
that the owners convey to the City 15 feet of additional right of
way on the east side of 4th Street between Elm and Bullitt Avenues.
In exchange, he proposes that the City convey to bis clients the
residue of Lots 15 and 19, Official Survey 14 S. E. 2, as indicated
on the drawing. The residue of these two lots are divided as
shown on the attached map. In acknowledging to Mr. Fitzpatrick his
letter, I have suggested to him that the City would perhaps prefer
to retain those portions of the two lots as lie in the triangle
between Elm Avenue and neu Route 24.
The Council will be advised of any consideration that he might
give to this. It would be desirable for the City to obtain the
additional 15 feet of right of way on 4th Street.
It is recommended that the Council give this consideration
with the possibility of referring the matter to the City Planning
Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Dirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Hr. Jones moved that the offer be referred to the City Planning Commission
and a committee composed of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Hirst,
James N. gincanon and J. Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation to
3ouncil. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Gale B. Cyphers, 2642
Randy Road, S. E., requesting that a street light be installed near their home, was
before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and
unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A communication from Mr. B. N. Eubank, requesting that he not
be considered for reappointment when his term as a member of the City Planning
Commission expires December 31, 1966, because of health reasons, was before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be filed. The motion was seconded
~y Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-TRAFFIC-SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. Roy E. Elliott
requesting that either a traffic officer or a school crossing guard be assigned to th~
intersection of Brandon Avenue and Brambleton Avenue, S. N.. for the protection of
students attending Wasena Elementary School, was before Council. h
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after she had been waved across the street by a school boy patrol member, Mr.
Elllott voicing the opinion that the intersection is too dangerous to he guarded by
a student and should be handled by an adult.
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Lisk moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. The motion mas seconded by
Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Mheeler then moved that the questton of requiring emergency vehicles
to observe traffic signals be referred to the City Manager for study and report to
Council. The notion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that the proposal of The Pitometer Associates, Engineers, to make a
water waste survey of the water works sytem of the City of Moanoke. covering
approximately one-fourth of the system each year at an annual fee of $7.500. a total
of $30,000. be accepted:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is known from operatin9 and billing data of the Mater
Department that there is being experienced what would be con-
sidered as a considerable loss of treated water in the City's mater
distribution system. This has been 9ofaq on for several years and
is increasing by the year. The water isapparentiy e caping from
breaks in the mains which it has not been possible to locate and/or
is being incorrectly measured and/or there is loss through other
causes.
The Pitometer Associates of New York have made leak surveys
for Roanoke on twO previous occasions. The first survey mos
conducted in the early 1930's and the second in 1940. The City
found the firm to be highly competent and the results of the
survey were most satisfactory. Additionally, the firm has an
excellent reputation in the water works field.
It is considered that the waste situation is such that there
is justification in undertaking a survey at this time. Additionally.
in the normal course Of operatin~ a water utility Of the size owned
by the City of Roanoke, such a survey should be conducted at periodic
within itkelf, merit such a project.
Mr. Joseph A. Brogao. as Manager of the Mater Department, had
discussed the matter at length with representatives of the Pitometer
Associates. He had asked them to submit a proposal on a survey that
would be spread over four years. There is attached to this letter
a copy of a letter of September T, 1966, from the Pitometer Associates
with their enclosure of the same date representing a proposal.
The survey will add a considerable burden to the distribution
system maintenance force and it is, therefore, thought that it
would be best not to undertake the entire project at one time but
to set the four-year spread.
If the proposal would he acceptable to the Council, the City
would like to commence this survey by early winter in the hope that
it can he completed during the low water demand period. Funds are
available iu the current hudget under account No. 290-21, Fees for
Professional and Special Services.
It is recommended that the City Council exteod permission to
enter into an agreement with the Pitoneter Associates for the
survey.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recomaendation of the City
Mannger 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.
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that n street light in the 2600 block of Sweetbrier Avenue, S. M., be relocated.
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17264) A RESOLUTION providing for the relocation of a street light on
Sweetbrier Avenue, S. M,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 50, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LimB, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREET LIBRYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending
that a street light be installed in the middle of the block on Sunrise Avenue. N. #..
between Oakland Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Msnager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17265) A B~SOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the middle of the block on Sunrise Avenue. N.
between Oakland Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 52.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LimB. Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: The City Manager submitted a written report, advisin9
that it will be necessary to appropriate an additional $4,505.20 to cover the rental
of voting machines during the current fiscal year.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the report of the City Msnager and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17266) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~85, 'Electoral
Board,* of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 53.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. ~lla~ and adopted by the followlng vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Limb, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheelerand
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ...................1.
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RUDGBT-RECRBATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted · written report
recommending thor $200 he trausferred for the replacement of a ceramic kiln at the
Villa Heights Recreation Center.
Mr, Rheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#l?2&?l AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnln Section n75, 'Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," of the 1q66-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 53.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perhinson. pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
DUDGET-CIIY ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written report,
recommending that $125 be appropriated to the Travel Expense and Education account
in the Budget of the City Attorney.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=17266) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section :4, *Attorney," Of th,
lqOG-6? Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 54.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion ~as seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ..............................1.
BUDGET-SE#ERS AND SYORM DRAINS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager
submitted a written report, recommending that $5,000 be appropriated to purchase
materials for emergency repairs to the drain culvert through Washington Park.
Mr. Boswell asked if there are available funds which can be transferred
for this purpose.
The City Manager replied that no funds can be transferred for this
~urpose without cutting down on other necessary sewer maintenance work.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~17269) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~67, "Sewer Main-
tenance," of the 1965-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. $0. page 54.)
Mr. Wheeler ~oved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LJsh, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-MONICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that a total of $500 be transferred from Painting Municipal Building
Exterior to various accoants in Maintenance of Building and Property to cover the
difference betmeeo budgeted funds for alterations, improvements and remodeling of
various city offices and the low bid received for the worh plus a small amount of
contingency.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(e17270) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~b4, *Maintenance of
City Property,* of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 30, page 55.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
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by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that on November 12. 1966, he appointed Mr. Thomas W. Dunn as Acting Manager
of the Roanoke City Water Department occasioned by the death on that date of Mr.
Joseph A. Brogan and expressing his deep official and personal loss in the passing
of Mr. Brogan:
*Roanoke. Virginia
November 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is to advise of my appointment on November 12, 1966, of
Mr. Thomas W. Dunn as Acting Manager of the Roanoke City Water
Department. Mr. Dunn*s appointment was occasioned by the death on
that date of Mr. Joseph A. Brogan who had served as Manager of the
Department since 1964.
It is invited that the City Council take such recognition as is
appropriate for acknowledgment or approval of the acting appointment.
I would express to the City Council by this means my deep
official and personal loss in the passing of Joe Brogan. He was a
highly competent and thoroughly dedicated public servant. The
tradition of the Roanoke Water Department bas been one of excellence
ia all respects and in Mr. Brogan's affiliation and period of
leadership and direction this tradition was continued and expanded.
Be possessed an ability in administration and dependability which
within itself was o skill.
If there be one accomplishment that could be singled out, it
would be the Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel. To this, he devoted a
great amount of attention and interest. It is of note, commendable
to him, that this major accomplishment for the City of Roanoke was
mithin completion only a very few days after his death.
Those of us who have known him and who have worked with him
shall feel greatly his loss and his association.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
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Mr, LJsk moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Mheeler then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure in recognition of the services of Mr. Brognnmd providing for the
naming of the Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel as Brogan Tunnel. The motion nas
seconded by Lisk and unanimously adopted.
In this connection. Mayor Dillard presented a poem written by Mr. Lawrence
Marine. Sr.. complimenting the City of Roanoke on the Tinker Creek Diversion Tunnel
and suggesting that it be named Brogan Tunnel.
Hr. Boswell moved that the poem he filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted the following report with
regard to the question of extending Huff Lane, N. M., to Hershherger Road:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
From time to time the City has had inquiry as to whether
or not Ruff Lane would be extended and opened to Hershberger
Road. These inquiries have been made by various interested
parties hut primarily of recent on the basis of the question of
au access road to serve the proposed industrial area near
Hezshberger Road and Route 591.
The developers of the Grandview Village Apartment complex
agreed ut the time of the rezoning of that property that they
would construct Huff Lane Jf requested by the City. There are
letters on file with the City Clerk indicating such an intent
It is felt that the opening of this would be a matter of
policy declsion which the City Council would want to resolve
and to which the Council would give guidance. This, therefore,
is submitted to the Council for your advice in the matter.
There is attached a general sketch of the area and if any
additional information can or should be provided, this will be
so done.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Jones moved that the matter be
referred back to the City Manager for more detailed information, including an
estimate of the cost. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopte
Mr. Jones then moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and the Virgini
Department of Highways to improve a portion of Hershberger Road because of the
increased traffic from the Crossroads Shopping Wall, the Associated Transport
Terminal and Roanoke Municipal (Woodrum) Airport, The motion was seconded by Rt.
Perkinson and unanimousIy adopted.
DEPARTWENT OF PUBLIC MELFARE: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a comparative analysis of certain activities of the Department of
Public Welfare for the months of September, 1965, and September, 1966, for the
information of Council.
Hr. #heeler moved that the report be filed. The motion mas seconded by
Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PAT PLAN: The City Hannger submitted the follomJng report uith regard to
updating the regulutions pertaining to overtime for city employees:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Centlemen:
This is as supplement to the item on your Agenda of November
21, 196b, on the above subject.
For some considerable period of time, the City*s overtime
regulations and policies bare been under consideration and concern
because of difficulties in their administration and of a need to
update them. At at least one City Council meeting, in the earlier
part of the current calendar year, the Council suggested also that
the regulations be reviewed. From time to time for several months
a committee Of department heads has been Studying the overtime
provisions with the end result of preparing a draft of proposed
new regulations. This work has been reviewed by all of the
department heads and with this background, I submit to the City
Council the attached proposed overtime regulations.
It is felt that these would encompass operating conditions of
the Ctty and mould provide specific guide lines for all conditions
as conld be best anticipated at this time. Additionally it is
felt that the attached regulations represent some adaptntion to
prorisions generally current with organizations providing orertime
pay.
lhis is submitted to the City Council for your consideration.
These provisions can be discussed Jn such detail as would be
appropriate.
If the Council would concur in the attached, Jt ~ould be
recommended that the City Attorney be asked to prepare a necessary
ordinance that would include these provisions and would provide for
the rescinding of all ordinances of the City that relate to over-
time or that are contrary to these provisions.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be carried over for further study. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted the folloming
report with regard to a proposal of the Ski Club of Roanoke Valley for establishing
ski slopes in the city:
"Roanoke, Virginia
November 21, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is to supplementthe item on the Agenda for your meeting
of November 21, 1966, regarding the proposal of the Ski Club of
Roanoke Valley for establishing ski slopes within the City.
Representatives of.the Club areexpected to be present at the
Council meeting and to summarize their proposal.
Basically that which is requested is that the City purchase
portable rope tow ski lifts for use in approved areas in the City
and for installation during the coming winter. This involves the
purchase of portable motor equipment and a rope which is installed
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om slopes and is used to pull skiers up to the high point of the
runs. The equipment recommended is of park type as contrasted
uitb major type pnll equipment used in large operations.
There is attached a letter dated Movember 3, 1966, from Mr.
Frank E. Koehler, · member of the Club, in which he lists the
cost information of the equipment as recommended. If the City
Council mere receptive to this proposal, the recommendation
would be for twelve horsepower equipment. Four locations, as
later outlined, mould be desirable to be considered. Based on
the quoted price, this would represent approximately $1,904 for
the total of four locations.
If the runs were provided, it is the recommendation of the
Department of Parks and Recreation that they be located as
follows:
1. Fishburn Park
2. Fallon Park
3. Relrose Park - 14th Street, Moormon Road to 15th
Street Relrose Avenue (play area),
22nd Street to 23rd Street Staunton
Avenue.
4. Ronterey School
No 9Fading or construction is involved in this type of
installation. The Ski Club advises that they would provide
through their membership, at no cost to the City, supervision
of the runs.
There are no funds available within the current 1966-67
budget and it would be estimated that if the City Council were
favorable to such a program of outdoor recreation for the
particular season of the year, that the sum of approximately
$2,100 would be necessary for the four runs.
Respectfully submitted.
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
In this connection, a group of members of the Roanoke Valley Ski Club
appeared before Council with Mr. Robert J. Lindberg, President, acting as spokesman,
and urBed that funds be appropriated for the purchase of four portable rope tow ski
lift units, Rr. Lindberg presenting a petition signed by fifty-five citizens in
support of the proposal.
After a discussion of the proposal. Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur
in the request and offered the folloming emergency Ordinance appropriatin9 $2,100:
(~17271) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #75, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas,* of the 1q66~67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 55.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisk. Perktnson. Pollard. ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ..............................1.
SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report, recommending that al
easement be granted to the Blue Ridge EY¥ Association for the construction of o water
line and a sanitary sewer line from its leased site in Fishburn Park westerly to
Brambleton Avenue, S.
Mr. Rheeler 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. Perklnsnn and unnnimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Attorney submitted the following report with regard to
the filing Of a petition for leave to intervene in the proceeding pending before
the Civil Aeronautics Board in connection with the application of Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, for authority to extend its services on Route B? from Nashville to
!Memphis, Tennessee:
*November 7, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of Roanoke City Council
Gentlemen:
For the information of the City Council, I attach hereto copy of
a petition prepared on behalf of the City Of Roanoke and the
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce which I have this day caused to be
filed in the proceeding pending before the Civil Aeronautics
Board in connection with the application of Piedmont Aviation.
Inc. for authority to extend its services on Route 07 from
Nashville to Memphis, Tennessee. The benefits to be 9aimed by
the residents of the Roanoke Valley area by the additional
services being so great, and the Council having by its Resolution
No. 16§63 officially but not formally approved and supported the
application Of Piedmont Aviation, Inc. for that authority, the
undersigned concluded that it was proper and necessary that the
formal appearance of the City, together with the Roanoke Chamber
of Commerce, in the proceeding was highly advisable.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
jseconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: The City Attorney submitted the following report with regard
!to the annexation proceeding instituted by Ivan R. Young. and others, resulting in
the ordered annexation to the Town of Sale~ of the 3.91 square miles of territory.
commonly referred to as the corridor area:
~November 15, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Please be advised that the City of Roanoke*s Petition for Rrit of
Error and Supersedeas to the Order of Annexation entered in the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County on August 17, 1966, in the
annexation proceeding instituted by Ivan R. Young, and others,
and resultin9 in the ordered annexation to the Town of Salem of
the 3.91 square miles of territory, commonly referred to as the
corridor area, was mailed on November 11, 1966. to the Clerk of
the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, with copies to opposing
counsel.
Further proceedings in the matter mill follow the filing with
the Court by opposing counsel of their respective briefs in
opposition to the award of a Mrit of Error and will follow, fur-
ther. the oral presentation of the City*s petition to the Justice
or Justices hearing argument on the petition.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney*
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Hr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by #r. Jones and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted mrJtten reports on the
examination of the records of Forest Park. Gllmer. Harrison, Hurt Park, Lincoln
Terrace and Loudon Elementary Schools, stating that the records mere In order and
ithe statements of receipts and disbursements reflect recorded transactions rot the
iperiod ending June 30, 1966, and the financial condition of the respective funds.
Hr. hheeler moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion uas
seconded by Hr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CORWITTEES:
AUDITS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The Audit Committee submitted the following
ilreport with regard to an examination of the financial records of the Water Department
i!for the year ended Oecember 31, 1963:
"November 21, 1966
The Council of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your direction contained in Ordinance No. 150HO,
your undersigned Audit Committee submits herewith a report of
Hamill and Hicks, Certified Public Accountants, covering an
examination of the financial records of the City of Roanoke Water
Department for the year ended December 31. 1963.
Since this is the first general audit of the Water Department
after its acquisition by the City in May, 1938, it was necessary
to extend the examination in scope so that certain of the accounts
could be tied to the beginning balances at the time of the city*s
acquisition.
You will note that the Accountant*s report shows a considerable
variation in the total amount of the fixed assets between the
control records in the Office of the City Auditor and the detailed
subsidiary accounts maintained by the Water Department. The
Accountants point out that this variation exists basically because
the Water Department arbitarily charged an overhead factor to the
fixed assets additions which were not recorded by the City AudJtorts
Office.
We are convinced that the control accounts in the Auditor*s
Office are substantially correct insofar as the cost value at tine
of acquisition is concerned and that the approximately $792,000 in
excess of this figure shown on the Water Department*s detailed
subsidiary records is the result of the arbitrary overhead figures
added by the Water Department and accumulated from additions to and
deletions from fixed asset accounts during the elapsed 25 years.
In consultation with the City Auditor and Mr. Hicks of the
Accountin9 Firm. both advised that the fixed asset accounts have
little or no relation to the true present values and that, rather
than spend time and money in order to eliminate the discrepancies
in the detailed subsidiary accounts, it would be more reasonable
to re-value the entire fixed asset accounts on the basis Of present
day replacement costs in order that a more accurate rate of
depreciation could be applied for the accumulation Of the plant
replacement funds. We agree and recommend that this should be
done.
From information gained in numerous meetings with the City
Auditor and the Accountants during the course of the examination,
and after carefully reviewing the report and discussing it with
all concerned, we are convinced that proper accounting has been
made for all funds and assets of the Water Department for the
period under examination, with the exception noted above.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Chairman
S/ Denton O. Dillard
Denton O. Dillard
S/ Vincent S. lheeler
Vincent S. #heeler
Hr. Pollard moved that the report of the coumlttee be adopted. The motion
was seconded by #r. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAINS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANUES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17257, vacating, discontinuing and
closing that portion of Levelton Avenue, N. N., extendin9 east 449.67 feet from its
intersection with Eighth Street, having previoosly been before 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:
(z17257) AN ORDINANCE permanently abandonin9, vacatin9, discontinuing
and closin9 that portion of a certain street located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia
[~being the easterly portion of that certain 22 ft. street known as Levelton Avenue,
I ' - h K nn d A tnent Trust
i]N. W., running east and west adjacent to the property et t e e e y par :i
i tand, further being shown on that certain plat of survey showin9 property of Kennedy
!Apartment-Trust dated December 29. 1965. a copy of which plat is attached to the
original Petition filed with the City Clerk of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 4?.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by .Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ..............................1.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 1T250, rezoning property located on the southeast
corner of Jamison Avenue and Twelfth Street. S. E., described as Lois 1, Z and 3,
Block 13, Oak Ridge Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 4121001. 4121002 and 4121003,
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over. was again
before the body, Mr. Nheeler offering the followin9 for its second reading and
final adoption:
(~17258) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section
2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 412, Sectional
1966 Zone Rap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 49.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Hessrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Bayer Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
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ZONING: Ordinnuce No. 17259, rezonin9 property located on the northwest
~orner of Elm Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E** described .as the east part of Lot 20,
Block 25, Belmont Land Company* Official Tax No. 4121319, from RG-2, General
Residential District, to C-2 General Commercial District, having previously been
before Council for Its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body.
In this connection, Mrs. R. L. Shelor, owner of property at BaO Elm Avenue
S. E** appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed rezonJng. Hrs. Shelor
pointing out shat the lot is not large enough to furnish sufficient off-street
parking spaces and that if a restauFnnt is erected thereon, it will be too close to
~the dwelling on her land.
Hr. Rheeler moved that the matter be carried over until the next regular
meeting of Council. The motion mas seconded by ar. LJsk and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17260. reaoning a 9.S-acre tract of land located
on the south side of Hersbberger Road, N. M., east of Florist Road, Official Tax
Eo. 2181001, from RG-I. General Residential District. to C-l. Office and Institutions
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body. Mr. Wheeler offering the folloming for its
second reading and final adoption:
(~17260) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section
2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 210, Sectiona]
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page 50.)
Mr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by gr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
CITY MARKET: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
,roper measure providing for the leasing of Stalls 32, 34, 36 and 38 at the Roanoke
City Market to Roanoke Fish and Oyster Company. Incorporated. and others, for a
term Of ten years at a rental of $300 per month, upon certain terms and conditions.
he presented same; whereupon, Hr. Jones moved that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(g17272) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease of City Market Stalls Nos.
32, 34. 36 and 38 to Roanoke Fish and Oyster Company, Inc., and others, for a term
of ten (10) years upon certain terms and conditions.
MHEREAS, the City has recently awarded a contract for the alteration and
remodeling of certain stalls in the City Market Boilding to better suit the con-
venience of the tenants of said stalls, hereinafter namedl and said tenants have
requested and offered in writing to enter into a lease of said stalls for a term
of ten (10) years commencing as of the first day of the month following completion
of said improvements, upon the terms, conditions and provisions hereinafter provided
end to be set out is n mrltten lease.
TBEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
City Manager nad the City Clerk, acting for and on behalf of the City, be and tare
hereby authorized and empouered to enter into end execute a mritten lease betmeen
the City of Roanoke, as ameer and landlord, and Roanoke Fish and Oyster Company,
Ina** TF/As Parker Seafood, and Giles B. Parker, Sr., Alma fl. Parker and Robert L.
Perker, as tenants, leasing to said tenants Stall Mos. 32, 34, 36 and 38 at the City
Market Building, in the City of Roanoke, for a term of ten (10) years, commencing
as of the first day of the month following completion of certain improvements
currently being made to said stalls under contract recently awarded by the City,
said lease to provide for the payment to the City by said tenants of a monthly
rental of $300.00, payable monthly, in advance, to the City and to be upon such
general form as is currently used by the City in the lease of its market stalls.
hut to provide especially for the following:
a. That the City will furnish heat, light, water and refrigeration
services to its said tenants, but mill not furnish nor be responsible for the cost
of electricity other than that required to supply light in the leased premises;
b. That the lease shall not be assignable by the tenants nor shall any
space in said stalls be sublet without the consent in uritin9 of the City; and
c. That should any major alteration, remodeling, renovation or removal
of the City Market Building. involving or affecting the leased premises be ordered
or approved by the City Council during any part of the tern of the aforesaid lease,
the City reserves and shall have the right to cancel and terminate said lease and
any unexpired part thereof upon one year's prior notice in writing given to said
tenants, or any one or more of them, or left upon the leased premises, of the City's
intent to so cancel and terminate said lease;
said lease, otherwise, to be upon such form as is approved by the City Attorney.
7ha motion was seconded by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SENERS A~B STORM DRAINS: Council having directed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure modifying, amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 17142
authorizing and permitting a connection by the County of Roanoke of an 18-inch
interceptor sewer line serving the Mud Lick area of Roanoke County to the Roanoke
River sewer interceptor line of the City of Roanoke upon certain terms and provisions
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Boswell offered the follouing emergency Ordinance:
(~17273) AN ORDINANCE modifying, amendin9 and reordainlng Ordinance
No. 17142, authorizing and permitting a connection by the County of Roanoke of an
1B-inch interceptor namer line serving the Mud Lick area of the County to the City's
Roanoke River sewer interceptor line upon certain terms and provisions; authorizing
the titI Manager to make certain provisions for such connection; and providing for
an emergency.
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(For full text of 0rdinancee see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 56.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the 0rdineuce. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Bbeeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard. Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
AGTS OF AGKNONLED6EMENT: Mr. Parklnaen offered tke following Resolution
acknowledging the public services rendered by the late Floyd M. Brill:
(n17274) A RESOLUTION acknowledging certain public services rendered by
the late FLOYD #. BRILL, Esquire,
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 30, page 58.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Ros~ell, Jonea. Link. Perklnson, Pollard, Nbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION: Mr. Wheeler offered the following emergency Ordinance
appropriating $25,000 to Annexation under Section #91, 'Non-Departmental," of the
1966-67 budget:
(~17275) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaio Section ngl. 'Noo-Deportmenta]
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and pruvidin~ for an emergency.
(FOr full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page SD.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Wt. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinsou, Pollard, Nheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MXSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Boswell called attention to an article appearing in
The Roanoke Times on November 16, 1966, stating that a vast area of about 10,000
persons in Roanoke has been singled out for a Demonstration Cities Act planning
application, that city officials have declined to identify the area publicly, but
that an application for federal money to plan for a massive redevelopmeot project ia
being pushed toward completion following an unpublicized meeting of top local
officials which Mayor Dillard called "the committee,# the Mayor declining to identify
ail the government and non-government members of 'the committee" or its chairman,
Mr. Boswell asking who is on the committee, expressing the opinion that there is a
serious matter of policy involved when government and non-government officials have
to such information before it is available to all of the members of Council.
The City Reneger explained that pursuant to the provisions of Resolution
NO. 16915 adopted on March 14, 1966, requesting that the City of Roanoke be allowed
to participate as t shoucose city in the Demonstration Cities Program and outborizl
city officials to meet mlth officials or the Deportment of Rousing und Drbsn
Development to discuss and explore possible participation of Roanoke in the program,
he called a meeting of t marking group, not a committee, to gather the information
called for in the Resolution and the Information will be presented to Council for
approval or rejection us soon os it has been completed.
APPALACHIAN PORER COHPAN¥-NEMSPAPERS: Mr. Boswell pointed out that mhen
Council adopted a Resolution providing for the appointment of a committee to study
and report on the electric power rates in the City of Roanoke Mr. Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard voted against the Resolution, Mr. Rheeler stating at the time that he had
not hod sufficient notice Of the matter to think about it, Hr. Boswell notifying
Council that it is his intention in the near future to offer a Resolution providing
for the appointment Of u committee to study and report on the question of having a
third daily nemspaper in Roanoke.
DONATIONS: Mayor Dillard presented on American flag given to the City of
Roanoke by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Reedy in memory of the late Ernest C. Collins,
Disabled Veteran of Rorld Nar II.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the properi~
measure expressing the appreciation Of Council for the flag. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Mr. Bosmell pointed Out that Section 4q of the hem Zoning
Ordinance provides that no person shall maintain, reneM after discontinuance,
premises, individually or in combination, in whole or in part, until a certificate
of OCCUpancy has been issued by the administrator, however, upon adoption of the
under said Ordinance mere given three months to apply for such certificates, Mr.
Bosmell expressing the opinion that this time limit should be extended.
Mr. Jones moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure extending the time limit for n period of ninety days. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, EEGULAR BEETING.
Monday. November 26, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, November 28, 1966. et 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
pRESENT: Councilmen John M. Bosuell, Junes E. Jones, David N. Lish.
Frnnk N. Perhinson, Jr., Vincent S. Wheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ........... 6.
ABSENT: Conncilman Roy R. Pollard. Sr.- ................................1.
OFFICERS ~RESENT: Hr. Julian F. Birst. City Manager, ar. James N.
Klncnnon, City Attorney, and Ur. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with · prayer by the Reverend Stuart A
Kersey, Pastor, Rosalind Bills Baptist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON P~BL1C MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by seventeen residents Of Tmeive
and One-half Street, S. W., requesting that their street be repaired and black-
topped, was before Council.
In this connection, a group of residents of the street appeared before
Council in support Of the petition, mith the Reverend William Avery acting ns
spokesman.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for the
purpose of patching the holes in the street at this time and giving consideration
to including the blachtopping of said street in the program for next year. The
motion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGI~S: A petition signed by four residents of the 700 bloch Of
White Oak Road, S. w** requesting that a street light be installed on the north
side of their block, nas before Conncil, the petitioners pointing Out that due
to the jungles of dens Of iniquity located on Franklin Road, any nearby dark
street has become o collecting place for drinkers and promiscuous lovers, leaving
behind their garbage and waste from a night of frivolities.
In this connection, Mayor Dillard stated that residents of the 260D bloch
of Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., have also requested that astreet lightbe
installed in their block.
Mr. Jones moved that the two requests for street lights be referred to the
City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council and that he be
directed to investigate the matter of furnishing more adequate police protection
in the Franklin Road area. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted written reports, recommending
that street lights be installed et the intersection Of Yellow Mountain Road and
MOOdcliff Rood, S, £., at the intersection or Riverside Terrace nad Catawba
Street, S. £., and in the 2?00 block of Roanoke Avenue, S. M.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur iu the recommendations of the City
Msuage~ amd offered the foilewin9 Resolution:
(z]7276) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Installation of otreet lights
at various locations lu the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook NO. 30, page 61.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lisk, Perklnscn, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: ~one .....................O. (Mr. Pollard absent}
AIRPORT: The City Rsnoger suboitted the follomin9 report, recommendln9
that nn additional thirty square feet of space in Building No. Int Ronnoke
Runicipol (~oodrnm) Airport be leased to the Federal Arintioo Agency, nt an
increased rental of $6.HT per month, effective April 1, 1966:
'Roanoke, Virginia
November 28, 1966
Honorable Mayor nnd City Council
Ronnoke. ¥iroiuin
Gentlemen:
The City of aonaoke Ams a lense agreement with the Federal
Aviation Agency, identified by FAA as Lease 0o. FAI-IH261
Service Contract No. FA-Eh-3230. This lease is for 2,000 square
feet plus of space in building No. I at the Airport. The lease
was entered into February 1, 1961, extending to June 30, 1961,
with option to renew from year to year until June 30, 1969. It
was authorized by City Ordinance No. 14355.
The City Council by Ordinance NO. 16491 entered into Contract
No. FA65-EA-d?37 /or the addition of Room 109 to the previous
lease. This supplement commenced June 1, 1965, continuing to not
later than June 30, 1975.
The FAA has submitted n proposed Supplement No, 2 to the
lease in order to add approximately 30 square feet of storage
space to the general space agreement, This ts a small storage
room in the lean-to section of Airport Office Duildin9 No. 1.
It IS recommended that the City Council by appropriate action
authorize execution by the City of Supplement No. 2 which is an
increase in rental price of $6.B7 per month.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City ~anager'
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and Offered the folloatng Resolution:
(=17277) A RESOLUTION approving a modification of certain lenses hereto-
fore authorized to be entered into math the United States of America, Federal Avia-
tion Agency, by Ordinance No. 14355, adopted March 20, 1961, and Ordinance No. 16491[
and adopted June 26. 1965. and o service contract between said parties heretofore
authorized to be entered into by Ordinance No. 14874 and Resolution No. 15005,
relating to the leasing of certain space nnd the provision Of certain services nt
Roanoke ~aaicipol Airport.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 61.)
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b! Mr. Lisk aid adopted by the rollomiag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lick, Perkiosou, Rheeler and Mayn't
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: N,u, ..................O. (Mr. P, Il,rd obseot)
MATER DEpARYI~Cf: The City #manger submitted thn f,Il,wing r,purl,
advising that Mr. E. N. Miller has made · request for city mater service to bls
property in the 2300 block of Monticello Boulevard in Roanoke County which
· Roanoke. Virginia
NoVember 2R. 1966
Rooornble Mayor nad City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
A request has been received from Mr. ~. N. Miller for' permis-
sion to connect tun lots on wbich be mould like to build ia the
2300 block of Monticello Boulevard. Monticello Boulevard is the
extension of Mason Mill Road beyond the City limits.
The lots would froot On a t~o-inch main owned by the City.
The main is approximately 3,000 feet long with 16 customers
attached. The area is On a fairly high hill and a question of
Available Mater pressure in the near City end Of the
inch main is only 35 pounds per square inch. A flow test at o
meter of another house in the 2300 block indicated only ten
gallons per minute. It is doubtful that additional connection
could be made to the line without further restricting the supply
Replacement Of the two-inch with an eight-inch main would
cost approximately $15,000. The larger main would assure water in
sufficient quantity to meet domestic and fire demands for the
foreseeable future. Zhere would still remain the problem Of nam
pressure which could only be corrected by building another
booster pumping station and establishing o separate pressure
zone for residents of Monticello Boulevard. This type of expendi-
ture and development would perhaps be preferably avoided ~otil
the area could become a part Of the City.
The question, though, presently remains as to the handling
be amplified by the addition. The question is as to the extent
to which the City would involve in future possible pressure
problems.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager~
In this Connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report, advising
that since making his request for city water service Mr. Miller has sold the
above property, that he does not think the nee owners plan to build on said
property at this time and he Mashes to withdraw his request, the City Manager asking
Council to bear in mind that this and similar situations with regard to 1o~ water
pressure can occur in the future and he is uncertain as to how the city con deal mit
them.
Mr. Boswell moved that Mr. Miller be permitted to withdraw his request for
city water service. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request Of Mrs. Robert J. Pullen that property
naiad b7 Robert J. Pullen° et ax.. located on U. S. Route 11 betmeen Hearthstone
old Hoodbary Street, M. M., described ns Lots 4, 5 and 6, Blocb 7, Airlee Court,
Official Tax No. 2190521, be renamed from C-I, 0frlce aid Institutional District,
to C-2, General Cotuercial District. the City Planning Commission subuitted n
written report, recommending that the request be grouted.
HF. Jones Roved that 8 public hearing on the matter be held ut 7:30
Tneadny, Jnmnar! 3, 1967. Tbs lotion mas seconded by Mr. Hbeeier and oaamimousiy
sdopted.
?LANMING-PARhS AND pLAYGROUNB$: Council having authorized the employment
of Hr. Alan G. HJnslnm, Landscape Architect, to develop a plan for the iuprovement
of Elmuood Park and having approved a program for urbou beautification for tbs City
of Rotnoke and authorized the City Homager to Rake application for au urban
beautification 9rant, sold program including the development of ~lnuood Park, the
City Planning Couuission submitted the following report transulttin9 the landscape
plan and recommending thus Mr. ~inslow be employed to prepare the landscape
architectural plans and the necessary engineering and other specifications for the
construction Of the development plan for ~lmwood Park as soon as the appropriate
urban beautification fund is established in the city*s accounting systeu:
~NoveMber 23. 1966
The Honorable ~enton O. Dillard.
and Reubers of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In accordance ~ith City Covncil*s Resolution No. 1~916 authoriz-
ing the architectural services of MFo Alan G. Hinslnm to prepare
a landscape plan for the development of Elmwood ~arh.and subject
to the review and approval of the Clay Planning Ccmuissinn. the
Planning Commission herewith subuit$ the following report:
The P~oanfag Commission wishes to report that it has reriewed the
landscape plans for the development of Elmwood Park and whole-
heartedly approves of these plans. In furtherance of the above
endorsesent, the Planning Commission herewith recommends that City
Council concur ia the acceptance of these plans and toke action as
soon as possible to luplement these plans in accordance with the
phasihg outline in the clt~*s Urban Beautification Program.
Specifically, the City Planning Commission recommends that Hr.
Alan G. #inslnm be euployed to prepare the landscape architectural
plans and the necessur! engineering and other specifications for
the construction of the development plan for Eluwood Par~. The
City Planning Commission feels that it is extremely important that
the same person be euployed to prepare these detailed plans and
specifications. In order to do this under tbs Urban Beautification
$/ Dexter M. $~ftb
Chairman~
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in this connection, Hr. Dexter N. Smith, Planning Director, appeared
before Council and ~sked that the body concur in the landscape plans and expedite
~reparatlou or the laldscope architectural plans and the necessary engineering nad
other specifications by Mr. Wlnslou.
After o discussion of the hotter, Nc. Jones moved that the recommendations
of the City Planning Commission be referred to the City Manager for study and report
to Council at its regular meeting oR December 12, 1966. The motion uae seconded by
Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISDED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17259, rezoning property located on the northmest
corner of Elm Avenue and Ninth Street, S. E., described as the east part of Lot 20,
Block 25, Belmont Land Company, Official Tax No. 4121319, from RG-2, General
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having previously been
before Council for Its first reading, read and laid over, and action On the second
reading and final adoption of the Ordinance having been deferred in view of
opposition to the proposed rezoning, the matter mas again before the body.
In this connection, a group of residents of the 800 block of Elm Avenue,
S. E., appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed caroming, with Mrs.
R. L. Shelor acting as spokesman, Mrs. Shelor presenting a petition signed by
fifty-seven residents in the area objecting to the rezoni~ .
Mr. Alex A. Waldrop, Jr., Attorney, representing nc. John Lewis Taylor,
appeared before Council in support of the request of his client for the rezoning,
Mr. Maldrop pointing out that the property was zoned as C-2, General Commercial
District, under the proposed new Zoning Ordinance, but that it was changed to AG-2,
General Residential Distr~ct, when the new Zoning Ordinance was finally adopted.
Mr. Taylor stated that he has been informed there are several types of
business he could conduct on his property other than a restaurant as originally
planned if it is rezoned as a General Commercial District; therefore, he has decide(
he might build something else on the land tf it is rezoned.
Council pointed out to Mr. Taylor that the recommendation of the C~ y
Planning Commission that the property be rezoned was based on the building of a
restaurant thereon and that they will not vote for the Ordinance unless they are
assured that the land will be used for the purpose of operating a restaurant.
Mr. Taylor then presented s communication certifying that he mill only
build a restaurant on the above property if it Js rezoned and stated that no
alcoholic beverages will be sold in the restaurant.
On this basis, Mr. Wheeler offered the follouing Ordinance for its second
rending and final adoption:
(n17259) AN ORDINAN¢£ tO emend sad reenact Title X¥, Chspter 4.1, Settles
2, of The Code or the City of Rosnohe, 1956, ss amended, and Sheet No. 412, Sectloesl
1966 Zone Mep, City of Rosnokeo ia relation to Zoning,
(For fall text of Ordinssce, see Ordinance Boob No. 30, page
Hr. Rheeler moved the sdoptJon Of the Ordinance. The unties mas seconded
by Mr. Perkinsan smd adopted by the fellahin0 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Junes, Llsk, Perklnson, Mheeler and Rs/or
Dillsrd ................................ 6. '
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollevd nbsm t)
CITY MARKET: Ordiesace NO. 17272, providleg for the leasleg of City
Msrket Stalls Nos. 32, 34, 36 and 36 to Roanoke Fish and Oyster Compsny, Incorpornte~,
led others, for a term of ten years et s rental of $300 per month span certain
terms and conditions, having previously been before Council for its first reading, re'ad
and laid over, was ugaln before the body, Mr. Link offering the follo~ing for its
second reading and final adoption:
(=17272) AN ORDINANCE providin9 for the lease of City Market Stalls Nos
32, 34, 36 and 30 to Roanoke Fish and Oyster Company, Inc., and others, for n term
tel ten (10) years upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 60°)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollerd absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure transferring $5,000 in the 1966-67 School Budget to provide for the
employment of six elementary school physical education teachers at a total cost of
$16,500, he presented same.
In this connection, Mr. Jones pointed out that the School Board will have
a better chance of securing six qualified physical education teachers during the
approaching holidays and asked that the transfer of the $5,000 be approved as an
emergency measure.
Mr. ~heeler and Mayor Dillard replied that they fail to see the need for
the emergency.
Mr. Jones then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(=17278) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain Section ~1000. 'Schools-
Administration** and Section ~2000. *Schools-Instruction.* of the 1966-67 Appropris-.
tiaa Ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section =1000.
"Schools-Administration." end Section :2000. #Schools-lnstroction.* of the 196b-67
Appropriation Ordinance be, end the seme are hereby amended und reordeined to read
as folloms, in port:
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rote:
SCROOLS-ADMINIS~RATION si000
Personal Services (1) ..................................$ 163,002.50
(1) Superintendent ....................... $12.155.50
Assistant Superintendent .............9.722.20
SCHOOLS-INSTRUCTION n2000
Personel Services (1) ..................................$6°600.274.09
(1) Six Eleneatery School Physicel Education
Teachers ................ ? ............. $ 5.000.00
The notion uss seconded by Mr. Perhlaso~ and adopted by the follo~lng
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link and Perkieson .....................4.
NAR: Hr. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .................................. 2.
(Mr. Pollard ebsent)
MATER DEPARTMENT:, Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper ueasureauthor~ lng and directing t~ City #seeger. for and on behalf
of the City of Roanoke. to enter into an agreement with The P'ltoneter Associates
to undertake and make n thorough and complete water waste survey of the public
water system of the City of Roanoke, to be made over a four-year period at n total
cost of $30°000, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Jones offered the following
(~17279) AN ORDINANCE authorizin9 the commencement of a four-year survey
of loss of treated water in the water distribution system; providing for the
ST,5OO.OO; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text= of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boor No. 30, page 63.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded b,
Mr. Mbeeler and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Lisk, Perkinson. Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ b.
NAYS: None ..................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
MATER 'DEPARTME~¥f: Council having directed the Ci.ty Attorney to pre p~ e th
proper measure acknowledging the service to the City of Roanoke of the late Joseph A
Brogan and naming the Yinker Creek Diversion System tbs Brogan Tunnel. he presented
(~172§0) A RESOLUTION acknouledgin9 the service to the City of the late
JOSEPH A. BROGAN, and naming the Tinker Creek Diversion SYsteuo~"THE BROGAN TUNNEL."
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 64.)
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................. O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Conncll having directed the City Attorney to prepare
Virginia Deportment of HJgkmals to improve u portion of Hershberger Road becsuse of
the increased traffic from the Crossroads Shopping Hall, the Associ*tod Transport
Terminal and Roanoke HaoJcipol (Moodrnu) Airport, he presented some.
In s discussion of the meoaureo Hr. Jones stated it has been called to bJ
uttemticu that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke Conotl hob nothing to do mlth
o project for the uideeiug sod improvement of Bershberger Rood, Hr. Jones expressing
the opinion tbot describing the project for the uidenlng and improvement of Bersh-
berger Road os being Jn u meateFll direction from its intersection math Airport Rood
might be ¢ooatrued as the Industrial access road and also voicing the opinion that
it might be mell to include In the proposed measure the millingness of the Citl of
Roanoke to convey city-owned land at Bershberger Road and the iudostriol access rood
for the project.
After u discussion of the matter, Hr. Rheeler moved that the proposed
measure be referred back to the City Attorney for the purpose or making the above
changes. The motion mas seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure 9rontJn9 on easement to the Blue Ridge ET¥ Associatio n for the construction
of o mater line and a sanitarI sewer line from its leased site in Fishburn Park
mesterly to Brambleton Avenue, S. W.. he presented some: whereupon. Hr. Jones moved
that the follo~ing Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(=17281) AN ORDINANCE approviu9 and authorizio9 the construction by
Blue Ridge ETV Association of a mater line and a sanitary sewer line through certain
property of the City, In order to provide those services to propertl occupied bI
Blue Ridge ET¥ Association.
NBEREAS, Blue Ridge ET¥ Association, the Cltl's lessee of a 5.0-acre
tract of land situate in Fishburn Park, has requested the City's approval of the
location of a certain underground mater line and sanitary sewer line proposed to be
constructed and laid through adjoining land of the CAt! knoun us Fishburu Park in
order to provide those services to the buildings to be erected on said $.0-acre
site; and
WHEREAS, the location of the right-of-may for the aforesaid lines as
hereinafter provided has been approved by the City Ranager.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that saidli
City doth hereby consent to and approve the construction by Blue Ridge ET¥ Associa-
tion of an underground mater line and on underground sanitary semer line through
and across the City's Flshburn Park property mithin the right-of-may shomn therefor
on u certain mop entitled "Location Plat Rode for the Blue Ridge BT¥ Association,#
prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Son, S. C. E,, dated September 27, 1966, revised
November 21, 1966, a copy of which said mop is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk, said right-of-may to be 10 feet in width and to extend from the southerll
lloe of the Blue Ridge LTV Association's 5.0-acre leased site in Fishburn Park
mesterll to Hrombleton Avenue, S. M., as shown on the aforesaid map, the cost of
coostructiu9 and laling said underground lines and of making the necessary
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connections thereof to the City*a existing Niter lsd seuer uoJns to be paid by
lessee end the same to be colstructed Dad laid to the setlsfoctioa and approval or
the City Manager.
DE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, should such be requested or required by Blue
Ridge ETV Association, the Mayor and the City Clerk be. sn~ they ~e hereby
authoriaed to execute and to seal. respectively, a requisite deed of easement grant-
ing the Cltyta aforesaid lessee o tarsal right to construct, lay and, thereafter,
maintain and repair the aforesaid undergronnd utility lines nithlu the right-of-uny
~homn on the aforesaid mop, all such rights to said lessee to rum concurrently ulth
its existing lease from the City of the aforesaid 5.0 acre office and studio build-
ing site, and such deed of easement to be upon such form os is prepsred and opprove~
by the City Attorney.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the f,Il,nih9 rote:
AYES: Messrs. flosmeil. Jones. Lisk, Perkiuson, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
DONATIONS: Council hating directed the City Attorney to prepare the pr,pc
measure accepting an American flu9 presented by Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Reedy in
memory of the late Ernest C. Collins. he presented same; mherenpon. Mr. Wheeler
offered the follo~ing. Resolution:
(~17262) A ~ESbLUTI~A accepting an American flag from Mr. and MFS. Charli
L. Reedy, in memory of Hr. Ernest C. Collins, and expressing this Council's
appreciation for such generosity.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page bS.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde~
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloaing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link. Perkinson, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
ZONING: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure extending the time limit provided for in the hem Zoning Ordinance mith
regard to applying for certificates for non-conforming uses for an additional period
of ninet7 days, he presented same; mhereupon, Mr. Jones offered the folloming
Resolution:
(=17283) A RESOLU'/ION expressing the Council's policy mith reference
to administration of certain provisions of Section 49 of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance - 1966, adopted August 29, 1966, as re~ tes to applications for certificat
of occupancy for nonconforming uses.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 65.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Bossell and adopted by the follo~in9 vote:
AYES: Msssrs. E,smell, Jones, Link, Perhlesoo. #heeler ond M,lot
Dillord ......................................
NAYS: Nose ........................O. (wt. Pollard nbs,et)
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mr. Jones offered the folloming Resolotlom
expressing congratulations to the Andres Leuls fligh School Football team asd its
coach for Its undefeated season and misbJug the t,sm end coach success In the forth~
coming State Championship Game mltb Grenby Nigh School of N,fl,Ih:
(=17284) A M£SOLOTION expFessing the Council's cougrotulatlons to the
Andres Lcmfn High School football team and its couch, Hr. Eddie W. Joyce, for its
undefeated season, ,nd ulshin9 the t,om and coach success in the forthcoming Slste
~ Championship Game with Grnnhy High School of Norfolk.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution B,oh No. 30. puoe
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ~as seconded
by Hr. PerkJnson and odopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. B,snell. Jones, Lisk. Perkins,n. Wheeler and Mayor
NAYS: None ........................O. (Mr. Pollard absent)
MO~IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURY: Council having
.,token under advisement a suggestion of Councilman David K. Lisk that an iu~estigation~i
be made of the feasibility of using the Roanoke Civilian Police to cover vandalism
i!Roono~e mith o vies of conferrin9 with the City Manager and the Common~ealth*s
:!Attorney, Mr. Lisk asked when the uatter will be considered.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be taken up sometime during or after the
i{regelnr meeting of Council on December 12, 1966. The notion was seconded by Mr.
iBoswell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TAXES-SCHOOLS: Mr. Lisk raised the question of appropriating
approximately $37,000 to the 1966-67 School Budget, represeutin9 the state sales
tax rebate for public education, stated that he is interested in seeing how the
other membe~ of Council feel about the matter.
Mayor Dillard voiced the opinion that although the 1966 General Assembly
tam ws$ to be appropriated to cities and counties for school purposes it is not
mandatory.
Mr. Perkinsoe read from a portion of the Code Of Vlrgieia pertaining to
than as mandatory.
Mr. Boswell stated that as be understands it the funds appropriated for
school purposes cahoot he reduced from the amount a ppropri~d prior to the enactment
At the request of Mayor Dillard, the City Manager explained that he was
ssemhly and that he is of the impression the purpose Of the General Assembly
Indicated in the legislation as finally enacted, but that it is not specifically
required.
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Mr. Link indicating that he does lot milk to press the matter Bt this time,
OD farther action ueo taken.
BUDGET-CAPITAL IM~IOVERENTS: Mr. Link raised tho question as to the ototu~
or a capitol improvements program for the City of Roanoke.
The City Manager adsised that n report on the matter mill be forthcoming
in the next tad or three meeks.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. ~rkinson and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST: _ . ~ ~
ity Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REDDLAR MEETING,
Monday, December 5, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal Building, Monday, December 5, 1966o at 7:30 p.m., mfth
Vice Mayor Wheeler presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Bosmell, Dauid £. LJsk. Frank N. Perkinson,
Jr., nnd Vice Mayor Vincent S. Wheeler .........................................4.
ABSENT: Councilmen James E. Jones, Roy R. Pollard, Sr., and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ....... ~ ......................................................3.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr. James N. Kincanom
City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Rererend
Theodore J. Edlich, Director of fflteroCity Mark for the Presbyterian Churches of
Roanoke.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
November 21, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mr. Perkinson, seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof
was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
pETITIONS ANb COkMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Leon R. Kytchen, Attorney, representing
Mr. John W. Wagoner, et mx., requesting that their property located on the north
side Of Windsor Avenue, S. M., west Of Duddlng Street, described as Lot Il, Block
4, Virginia Mount, Official Tax No. 1530114, be rezoned from RS-3. Single Family
Residential District, to RD, Duplex Residential District, was before Council.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A petition from Mr. Thomas J. Surface, Attorney, representing
Expert Publications, Incorporated, requesting that property located on the sooth
side of Church Arenue, S. E., between Three and One-half Street and Sixth Street,
described as Lot 3, Block 3, Woodland Park, Official Tax No. 4011503, be rezoned
from RD-2, General Residential District, to C-3, Central Business District, was
before Council.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A petition from Mr. Ben M. Richardson, Attorney, representing
Mr. A. O. Krisch, et al., requesting that the northwesterly portion of a 4.20b-acre
tract of land located west o£ Franklin Road, S. M., between the Norfolk and Western
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Railmay Company property nad Riley Drive, Official Tax No, 1272601, be rezoued frae
L#, Light Manufacturing District, to C-10 Office and Institutional District, wes
before Council.
Nrc Perhinson moved that the request for rezoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission rot study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
vas seconded by Mr. Lash mad unanimously adopted.
In this connection, i petition from Mr. Richardson, requesting that his
clients be granted three access easements from Wiley Drive to the above property
in the event it is rezoaed, mas also before Council.
Mr. Richardson appeared before Council and presented a plat showing the
location of the three access easements requested.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Doswell and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Hr. Charles D. Fox, III, Attorney, repre-
senting the M-F Corporation, Mr. Arthur L. Ma*karts and Mr. Carl H. Kessler,
requesting that property located on the south side of Loudon Aveoue, N. W., between
Sixteenth Street and Nineteenth Street, described as Lots g - 16, inclusive, Block
20, Hyde Park Land Company, Official Tax Nos. 2212001 - 2212007 and 2212000,
inclusive; Lots 9 - 16, inclusive, Block 21, Hyde Park Land Company, Official Tax
Nas. 2211901 - 2211900, inclusive; and Lots 9 - 16, inclusive, Block 22, Hyde Park
Land Company, Official Tax NOS. 2211001 - 2211b00, inclusive, be rezoned from
RG-1, General Residential District, to tM, Light Manufacturing District, was
before Council.
Mr. Perklnson moved that the request for rezoclng be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
DUDGET: A communication from Mayor Benton O. Dillard. advising that
pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter he has appointed Messrs. Robert M. Woody,
J. Y. Hopkins, Jr., Howard J. Brinner and John Hollidoy Kennett as members of the
Budget Commission to prepare a proposed budget beginning July 1, 1967, and ending
Jnne 30, 1969, subject to the approval of Council, was before the body.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the appointment of the four
freehold citizens ss members of the Budget Commission and offered the following
Resolution:
(~17205) A RESOLUTION relating to the appointment of members of the
City's Budget Commission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. ~0, page 68.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption Of the Resolatlon. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, task, Perkinson and Vice Mayor Wheeler ..........4.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard and Mayor Dillard absent)
POLICE DEPARTME~*fF-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Mr. V. M. Heazel, complaining of vandalism to garbage cans, was before Council.
Mr, flosmell moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Hr. Perkinson end unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: A communication from the Civil Aeronautics Board, transmitting
a compilation shoving the extent to mhlch the City of Roanoke and communities
receiving service to and from Roanoke utilized the local air services offered during
the 12=month period ended June 30, 1966, as compared vltb the 12=month period ended
June 30. 1965, mas before Council.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Hr, Boswell and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTME~T-JUYENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from The United States Conference of Mayors, advising that a National Auto Theft
Prevention Campaign is scheduled to be launched in March. 1967. and transmitting a
draft of a model Ordinance regulating unattended vehicles with the suggestion that
the measure be adopted before the start of the public campaign mhich will contri-
bute much to its success in the quick reduction of auto thefts, was before Council.
Council having previously suggested that the City Attorney ascertain
whether or not the practice of leaving keys in automobiles is against the law and
the City Attorney advising that the City of Roanoke does not have such a lam, Mr.
Perklnson moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next regular
meeting of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from The United States
Conference of Mayors. advising that amendments to the Federal Mater Pollution
Control Act provide for an increase in the amount and types of research and
development grants in water pollution control and that proposals submitted before
before Council.
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MEPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TRAFFIC: The City Mooager submitted the following report recommeodfog
that the removal of three parking meters on the south side of Kirk Avenue, S. M.0
behind Rlller and Rhoads, be considered:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 5, 1966
Bonoroble Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Miller and Rhoads has contacted the City on several
occasions regarding the situation that exists at the rear of
their store on Kirk Avenue. There are three parking meters
on the south side of Kirk. Rhea vehicles are in these spaces,
it is impossible for trucks to back into the loading area of
Miller and Rhoads.
In the past, a procednre of placing 'Bo Parking' signs
over these meters when trucks are arriving has been attempted.
This has worked to some extent; however, it has been far from
successful and the condition that frequently prevails is that
vehicles are apt to be moved from the none in order to permit
truchs to back into the store. This necessitates their
delivery trucks sitting on Kirk Avenue waiting for these cars
to move or circling the block. In a number of instances, they
report, it is necessary that they return their trailer and
delivery truck to the warehouse to await clearance of the
spaces.
In a normal week the store has five deliveries daily
from their warehouse in a 26-foot truck, plus One delivery
per day from Richmond in a 40-foot tractor trailer.
It is the request of the store that the City consider
removing the meters to facilitate the loading operation and
also to reduce the time involved with the Police Department
in both restricting the meters and in enforcement.
These meters are located in what is classified as a
high demand/yield area. They represent a parking meter
revenue of approximately $750 per year. Kirk Avenue at this
point carries heavy traffic movement and any reduction of
off-street parking will facilitate this movement.
It is recommended that the City Council consider
authorizing the removal of the meters. If any further
information or study would be requested by the Council, we
would be glad to so undertake.
Respectfully,
$/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F- Hirst
City Manager~
In this connection, Mr. M. R. Johnson, Manager, and Mr. Dudley $. Meadows,
Department Manager, Miller and Rhoads, appeared before Council and explained the
situation. Mr. Johnson stating that more than 300 man hours are wasted a year at
Miller and Rhoads because of the three parking meters.
Mr. Boswell voiced the opinion that the parking meters should be removed
and that a loading zone should be established at the location.
The City Manager pointed out that there are already several loading
zones in the area and stated that he thinks the situation at Miller and Rhoads
justifies the removal of the three parking meters.
Mr. Lisk 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. Pevkinson and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIBRMAYS: Council having directed the City Manager to make o study
of the question of necessary exits nod entrances to Interstote Spur 581 in the
vicinity of Wells Avenue. N. M.. he submitted the folloniag report, advising tbnt
it is the opinion of the Virginia Bepartment of Bighuays it would not be feasible
to provide this egress and ingress:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December $, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Coancil
Roanoke, Virginia
There was bro,ght before the City Council at your meeting
of October 31, 1966. an inquiry as to the possibility of pro-
viding northbound egress from Route 581 at Wells Avenue and
southbound ingress onto Route 581 at the same location.
On November 23. 1966. representatives of the City consisting
of the Hayor, the Vice-Hayor and Ressrs. Rroyles, Clark and
Rirst met with representatives of the Bureau of Public Roads and
the Virginia Department of Highways in the District Engineer's
office in Salem. The above matter was discussed at length and
in detail. It was the opinion of the State Highway Department.
with the Bureau concurring, that it would not be feasible frou
an engineering, design and cost standpoint to provide this
egress and this ingress.
They noted that the only means by match egress could be
constructed would be If such mere located to more off of S61,
proceeding north, in such a manner that the ramp circle would
border on the circle now leading up to SO1 for northbound traffic
and would then turn into and connect with Rails Avenue. Because
of the bridge over Wells Avenue and the bridge over the Norfolk
and Western facilities, there ia no space practical for a
deceleration lane. Such a lane is considered a necessity by the
Highway Engineers~ Additionally, they would be faced with a
problem of overhead signin9 for such a lane if it could be
constructed. This signing would have to be located on the
bridge over the Norfolk and Western facilities and would repre-
sent a very considerable expense to obtain proper structural
support.
On the proposal of aa ingress ramp for traffic proceeding
south on 501, they noted that the tightness of this situation
of the roadways in the area would not provide ample room for such
a construction.
Additionally the Highnay Department, in discussing the
matter, noted that the plaos for Route 581 in this area, including
the present ingress and egress, were reviewed in detail by all
parties concerned and a§reed upon at the time the project was
programmed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Mr. LIsh moved that Council concur in the report of the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report, adrising that
it Is his understanding Council wishes to hold its regular meeting scheduled for
Monday, December 26, 1966, off Tuesday, December ~T, 1966. and its regular meeting
scheduled for Monday. January 2, 1967, on Tuesday, January 3, 196T, and trans-
mitting the proper ~easures providing for the changed meeting dates.
Mr. Llsk offered the following Resolution fixing Tuesday, December 27,
1966, for a regular meeting of Council:
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(s172§6) A RESOLUTIO~ fixing Tuesday, December 27, 19660 at 2:00 o'clock
p.m., for a regnlar meet/ag of the City Cooncll.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Rook No. 30, page 69.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Resolution. Tko motion was seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. R,swell, Lisk, Perklnson and Vice Hayor #heeler ..........4
NAYS: None .............................................................O.
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard and Mayor Dillard absent)
Hr. Lisk then offered the following Resolution fixing Tuesday, January
3, 1967, for n regular meeting of Council:
(al?20?) A RESOLUTIO~ fixing Tuesday, January 3, 1967, at 7:30 o'clock,
p.m., for a regular meeting of the City Council.
(For fall text of Resolution, see Resolution D,ok No. 30, page 69.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Porklnson and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. R,smell, Lisk, Perktnson and Vice Mayor Wheeler ..........4
NAVS: None .............................................................0
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard and Mayor Dillard absent)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on the
examination of the records of the Booker T. Mashington Junior lligh School and the
Monterey Elementary School for the school year ending June 30, 1966, adrlsing that
the examination Mas nude in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
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 the
respective funds.
Mr. Perkinson moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
CITY AUDIYOR: The City Auditor submitted a finaccial report of the City
of Roanoke for the month of October, 1966.
Mr. Llsk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
pARKS AND PLAYGROUnDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The Special Incinerator Committee
submitted its final report on the Roanoke City Incinerator:
"TEST OF REDUCTION IN AIR POLLUTION SINCE RECENT MODIFICATIONS
OF INCINERATOR
In order to determine the effectiveness of the Mater sprays
in reducing fly ash emission from the stack of the Roanoke City
Incinerator, tests were conducted for 22 working days during
three periods as follows:
A. Incinerator operation before improvements. (March 17 to
April O, ~966)
B.Incinerator shut down for modifications. (April 14 to
May 6, 1966)
C. Incinerator operation after improvements. (October 6 to
November 2, 1966)
The total fallout, including fly ash, was trapped in
cylindrical glass Jars, size 5-3/4" dimeter x 12" high as
shown in Figure 1. These jars contain one pint of clear
glycerin and water solution as shown in Figure 2. The jars
were placed at seven locations in the t~i shops with distances from
the center line of the locinerotor stnch to the glass Jars, vnrTlag
from 342 to 2,6?0 feet.
In preparing th~ darn on fl7 ash collection, the procedure ns
prepared b7 the Cio7 of Ciaclnnntl, Departwent of Surety, Bureau
of twobe Inspection, which is similar tn &$TM 1769, Collection
and An~lTsis or Dustfollo adopted in 1962 b7 the Auericau Societ7
oF Testing Materisls, uss followed.
The glass Jars were exposed for 22 wet,fag dn~s for each of
the three test periods and converted to 30 da~s for reporting
purposes.
At the end of the exposure period, thecooteots of each Jar
were filtered through a prevJousl7 prepared Gooch crucible and
dried to a constant weight. The gain iu weight (in grams) is the
total solids collected. The crucible was then placed in a
laborator7 electric muffle furnace and heated to 1800e F. The
loss in weight of coubustJve matter represents such materials
as scot, carbon, vegetable fibre, weed seeds, and pollen. The
non-combustive matter represents such material as usuall7 found
in airborne dusts and fl7 ash, such as, oxides of silicon,
alumlnume iron, calciuR magnesium, etc.
A. Before Modifications ............ 84,$6 Tons
T~ls shows that the non-combUstible air pollution has been
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Using only city utter for the spray heads, the amount
of muter used for week of October T to October 14, 1966, uts
616.800 gallons, or 5,140 gallons per hoar. Record uss also
kept of the meek following, October 14 to October'21, 1966,
mhen the consumption uts 638.100 gallo~ or 5,3i? gallons pr hour.
Approximately one-third-of this utter can be saved if
adequate filters aa the mater line and double screens in the
settling tank mere installed.
Xn order to conserve time, a duplex filter for the
water line and double screens for the settling tank hare been
ordered. The cost of these items are Included in section
entitled RORK RRRAXNXNG TO BE DONE, Page 9.
TEST OF INCINERATOR CAPACITY BEFORE AND AFTER RECEN~
MODIFICATIONS
In attempting to determine the inclnerator*s capacity
both before and after the recent modifications, the records
of refuse handled by the Sanitation Department mere examined.
Figure 5 gives the quantity of refuse handled by the
Sanitation Department for the first quarter of 1966, a total
for the three months and an average per month before recent
modifications.
It is interesting to note that before the modifications
the average loads of refuse handled per month to the inciner-
ator and landfill were as follows:
INCINERATOR LANDFILL TOTAL
Citizens Loads 957 744
City Loads 1,598 321
Ashes from Incinerator 463
Loads of Leaves - 201
Dumpster Loads 2,534
Zotal 5,089 1,809 6,698
Percent 74 26 100
Figure 6 gives the quantity of refuse handled by the
Sanitation Department for the month of October 1966. Records
sere not complete for the months Of September and November and
were not used.
After modifications, the loads of refuse handled to the
incinerator and landfill for the month of October mere as folloms:
iNCiNERATOR LANDFILL TOTAL
Citizens Loads 775 2,536
City Loads 1,552 - 1,699
Ashes from Incinerator 250
Loads of Leaves 437
Uumpster Loads ~,49~ -
Total 4,820 4,930 9,750
Percent 49 51' 100
It should be pointed out that a survey made in the early
spring and in the fall are different in character of refuse, and
the demands on the incinerator have increased as represented by
the increased total loads handled in October 1966.
Since the modifications were made on the incinerator, the
which caused the refractories to deteriorate quickly.
It is estimated that burning at a lower temperature and
using the water sprays has reduced the capacity approximately
30 percent.
In order to determine how much refuse Is now being burned,
Messrs. Sbomalter, Layman, and Booze conducted a weight check
for n period of 24 hours on November 11, 1966. This amounted
to 120.5 tons for the 24 hoof period.
OPERATING PROBLERS
The garbage pit continues to be · problem, especielly
the pit is filled near the top. The design of the crane is sach
that it cannot cover the pit area nnd this leaves · well of
garbage that bas to be cut does by mnnpoeer. There is an known
economical method of correcting this deficiency nad perhaps the
best solution is not to overfill the pit.
The crane that transfers the garbage from the pit to the
refuse hoppers has given trouble several times on account of
failure of the mires in the power cables. These power cables
hare been examined by a representative of the Westeru Insulated
Mire Company, and this matter is being handled for correction.
The water spray nozzles and the filter in the water spray
pipe lines have been troublesome on account of stopping up.
This matter is correctable at low cost and will be referred to
later.
Adeqnate maintenance Js also a problem. (See Maintenance
of Incinerator, Page fi).
~INTENANCE OF INCINERATOR
Mhile the maintenance of the incinerator has been better
since its modification, there is room for substantial improve-
ment. An adequate supply of repair parts of critical items is
not maintained. Mhile maintenance comes under the supervision
of the City's Maintenance Superintendent, he cannot give the
specific attention to the incinerator that it needs. This is
an administrative problem and we recommend that the City Manager
study this situation with the idea of affecting an improvement.
MORK REMAINING TO BE DONE
In order to conserve water in the operation of the
incinerator and prevent stoppage of the spray heads and filter
in the water line, we recommend the following items be acquired:
2 - Screens for installation in the settling
tank, price $6,00 each, as manufactured
by the Virginia Ventilated Awning Company,
Roanoke, Va. The screens are on hand and
can be installed by City Maintenance Forces.
Cost of Screens .................. 912.00
Estimated Installation Cost ............ ]~,00
$25.00
] - Duplex pipe line filter, size 3~, Model
No. 72-43AF, as supplied by Jobe and
Company, Roanoke, Va., price $350.00.
This filter was ordered November 16, 1966
to expedite delivery.
Cost of Duplex Filter .............. $ 350.00
Estimated Installation Cost ...........
$ 650.00
There remains in the incinerator account an unencumbered
balance of $1,146.00. We recommend that Maintenance Superintend-
ent Harvey order these two items and bare them installed, charging
the cost to the incinerator account.
When the new equipment was recently installed it was thought
that daring severe winter meatber Occurring on week ends that the
mater lines, tanks, pump~, etc., could be drained, so no method
of heating the building was provided. It now develops that
sufficient heat to maintain the stoking and bottom floors above
freezing mould be hi§hlydesirable.
Mr. J. S. Franklin of Eubank, Caldwell, Dobbins, 5herertz
and Franklin, had the requirements for unit heaters calculated.
and he recommends the following:
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2 - 15KM Unit flenters lnstnllrd on each side
of Stoking Floor e $200 each ........... $ 400.00
2 - IOXM Unit Ueaters installed on each side
of Uasement Floor w $155,00 each ......... 310,00
Estimated installation cost, including
mounting brackets, thermostats, con-
tact,rs, conduit and miring ........... !.450.0Q
Total ...................... $2,160.00
Me recommend that council authorize this mork be done.
COXCLUSIONS
Since the iatrodoctJon of mater $prnys In the city's inciner-
ator and controlled firing at 2000° F. uns instituted, the fly ash
emission from the stack has been reduced approximately 9OX.
Coincident mith these improvements, the incinerator capacity
has been reduced approximately 3OX.
An adequate supply of repair parts of critical items for
maintenance of the incinerator should be provided promptly. To
improve operating efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, the
three additional items, totaling $2,635.00, should be provided.
It seems fitting that ne repeat the last paragraph of
Progress Report 9, dated August 29. 1966.
*As our city groms, the demands on the incinerator
uill increase and both our incinerator and the East Gate
landfill hare limited ~pactties. While the recent
Incinerator modifications may enable the city to get by
for the next fen years, it is high time to include, on a
projected list of capital improvements for the City, a
modern incinerator plant and an adequate landfill.'
In submitting this final report, the Special Incinerator
Committee feels that they hare completed the task assigned to
them and the committee should be terminated. It has been a
pleasure workin9 ~ith the Clty*s representatives on this
project.
S! C, E, PQn~
C. E. Pond, Chairman
$! Vincent S. Wheeler
Vincent Mheeler, Councilman
S/ Julian F, Hirst
City Manager
I. Jones Keller, Air Pollution Engr.
J. H. Hahn
L. R. N,ell, Pres., Southeast Civic League.
Roanoke, Virginia,
December 1, 1966.#
In a discussion of the report. Mr. Lisk commented on the statement that
the fly ash emission from the stack has been reduced approximately 90~, but that
coincident with these improvements the incinerator capacity has been reduced
approximately 30~, also, the statement that the garbage pit continues to be a
problem, especially if it is filled near the top, Hr. Lisk expressing the opinion
that the report of the Special Incinerator Committee certainly gives the Capital
Improvements Committee something to think about.
Mr. Boswell expressed the oplmiom that the city's greatest capital meed
iS an additional incinerator.
Mr. Perhfason moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
wis seconded by Br. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Perhinson moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the
proper measure in recognition of the services rendered by the Special Incinerator
Committee, especially Mr. C, E. Pond, Chairman. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Llsk and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Perkinson then moved that the recommendations of the committee with
regard to work remaining to be done be referred to the City Ranager for the purpose
of ascertaining the cost of an adequate supply of repair parts of critical items
for maintenance of the incinerator and the amount of the necessary appropriation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
ASSESSME~F OF PROPERTY: The Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assess-
ments submitted the following annual report:
#Honorable S. L. Fellers
Judge of the Court of Law and Chancery
Boa*Fable Mayor and Members of Council
This day', the Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments
has completed hearings of property owners who have protested
their proposed 1967 tax assessments to this Board from the
Office of the Real Estate Assessor of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia.
A total of 04 property o~ners protested the assessments on a
total of 157 parcels of land to this Board. Of the total, 21
parcels were decreased in value. B remained the same, and 129
were increased over the 1962 assessments. The total amount of
increase in assessed value was $133,591. The total amount of
decrease in assessed value Mas $6,034. Thus, there was a net
lncrease in assessed values, made by the Office of the Assessor,
and sustained by this Hoard in the amount of $127.557 or a total
locrease of appraised value of $31B,B92.50.
The total of 1~7 parcels protested in 1966 compares, to the best
of our kuomled~e, to a total of 1,792 parcels that ~ere protested
in 1962.
Respectfully submitted
S/ John G. Jackson
John G. Jackson, Chairman
S/ L. Elwood Norris
L, Elwood Norris, Vice-Chairman
S/ J. Hunter Roberts
J. Hunter Roberts, Sec.-Treas.*
Mr. Boswell moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Ltsk and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIBERATIO~ OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTROBUCTXO~ AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES A~D RESOLUTIONS:
BBDCET-$CBODL$: Ordinance No. 17270, transferring $5,000 in the 1966-67
School Budget in connection uith the employment of six elementary school physical
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education teochers at a total cost of $16,$00, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, recd and laid over, mas again before the body, Hr. Lish
offering the folloming for its second reading and final adoption:
(#17270) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section elO00, 'Schools-
Administration,' and Section ~2000, #Schools-Instruction,' of the 1966-67 Appropria-
tion Ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book ~o. 30, page 66.)
WV. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded by
Hr. Perhlnson and adopted by the following vote, Vice mayor Wheeler explaining that
he Is voting for the Ordinance so it will not have to be carried over until the
next regular meeting of Council:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lish, Perhinsoo and Vice Mayor Wheeler ......... 4.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard andMayor Eillard absent)
SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 17281, granting an easement to the Blue Ridge
ETV Association for the construction of a water line and a sanitary sewer line from
its leased site in Fishburn Park westerly to Brambleton Avenue, S. W., having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid over, was again
before the body, Hr, Link offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(z17281) AN ORDINANCR approving and authorizing the construction by Blue
Ridge ETV Association of a water line and a sanitary sewer line through certain
property of the City, in order to provide those services to property occupied by
Blue Ridge ETV Association.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 67.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Boswell and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk, Perhinson and Vice Mayor Wheeler ......... 4.
NAYS: None ............................................................
(Messrs. Jones, Pollard and Mayor Dillard absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council havin9 referred a measure requesting the
improvement of a portion of Hershberger Road bach to the City Attorney for
redrafting, he presented same.
In a discussion of the matter, Vice Mayor Wheeler pointed out that if
Hershberger Road is widened from U. S. Route 11 to Interstate Spur 581 the cost
to the city will be considerable and rotced the opinion that the proposal should be
dropped.
Mr. Boswell moved that the matter be taken under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
On motion of Mr. Llsk, seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously ndopted,
the meeting uas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT jr ST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR JEERING,
Moudcy, December 12, 1966.
The Council of the City of Hoecake met in regulcr meeting in the Council
Chamber In the Mueicipcl Building, Monday, December 12, 1966, at 2 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, mltb Mayor Dlllcrd presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John ¥. Bosmell, James E. Jones, Do,id E.
Frank N. Perhiason, Jr., Roy R, Pollard, Sr., ¥1nceul S. Nbeeler ned Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ...........................................
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julicu F. Hirst, City Manager, Mr, James N.
~iecauon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The seating vas opened mltb a prayer by the Reverend Forest
Mead, Pastor, West End Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regulcr meeting held on Monday,
November 20, 1966. and the regular meeting held on Monday, December S, 1966, having
been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Lisk, secocded by
Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the readin9 thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes approved as recorded,
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON i~BLIC MATTERS:
GASOLINE: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing and
delivering automotive gasoline to the City of Roanoke for the period beginning
January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1967, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, December 12, 1966, 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 follouin9 bids:
City Hater Fire
Bidder Garaqe Dept. Dept.
Regular Premium Regular Premium
net p.g. net p.g. net p.g. net p.g.
Golf Oil Corporation $.1132 $.1417 $.1242 $.1417
Texaco, Incorporated .1143 .1440 .1190 .1735
Sinclair Refining Co. .1195 .1453 .1217 .1453
American Oil Company .1198 .1719 .1298 .1719
Humble Oil & Refining
CO. .1210 .16gO .1360 .1690
Cities Service Oil Co. .1232 .1582 .1282 .1582
Pure Oil Company .1235 .1535 .1355 .1685
whiting Oil Company .1259 .1634 .1334 .1634
Fuel Oil & Equipment Co..1660 .2040 .1660 .2040
In a discussion of the bids, Mr. Wheeler voiced the opinion that it would
be better to purchase the gasoline On a fiscal year basis to coincide with the
budget rather than on a calendar year basis.
The City Manager pointed out that the bids are based on unit prices and
purchased could be reduced to comform with the i
the
quantity
gasoline
to
be
period beginning January 1, 1967, and ending June SD, 1967.
Mr, Jo·e· then moved tbnt the bid· be referred to · committee to be
appointed by the Mayor rot tabulation· report nnd rec0muesdBtJ0n to Council, the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure, or measures· in accordance mJth the
· nonitonsl7 adopted.
Yayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr.. Choirmnn, Julian F.
Hir·t nnd fl. D. Thompson ns member· of the committee.
ZONING: Council having ·et u public hearing for 2 p.m** Monday, December
12. 1966, on the request of Messrs. O. ~attu Gills and Robert 4. Putnam that
property located on the north side of Shenandoah Avenue. N. R.. between Stevens
Rand nnd Thirty-sixth Street, described as Lot· 7. 8 end 9. On,view Refght·. Official
Tax Nos. 2?30222. 2730223 ·nd 2?30224, be fez·ned from RS-2, Single Foully Resi-
dential District. to C-2. General Commercial District. the matter mas before the
body.
la this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the followi~
report, recommending that the request be 9ranted:
"October 27, 1966
The Honorable Denton Oo Dillard. Rayor
nod Members of City CounciJ
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. Jack B. Coulter, representin9 the petitioner, appeared before the
City Planning Commission at its regular meeting of October 19,
1966 in support of the above described request. Hr. Coulter
indicated that this request had been up before the Planning Commis-
sion for consideration before the nam zoning ordinance was adopted,
briefly sketched for the Commission some of the historical back-
ground related to the request and indicated that there had been an
apparent mi·understanding. The following reasons were given in
support of the request: 1) a commercial price was p3id faf the
property nod the purchase m~ based upon the property being zoned
for business purposes. 2) taxes have been paid on the property us
cosmerciul property, 3) C-2, Ceneral Commercial nsc is now permitted
part of the subject property, 4) traffic is ·o heovythnt only
business use could be reasonably Justified, S) the lack of lot depth
of the subject property renders it suitable for commercial develop-
sent, 6) the relationship of the subject property to properties
immediately to their east and to the corner of 36th Street and
Shenandoah Avenue Justifies commercial use, and ?) the subject @ro-
pert~ is now used for commercial purposes and has been so used since
1959 (4 advertising billboards are leased to Turner Advertising
Company).
Upon considering this request the Planning Commission generally
agreed that this particular request has occasionally been linked to-
gather with an udJoinin9 request tomard the western city limit line
when bain9 considered for the nem zoning ordinance. The Commission
further concluded that a majority aP the reasons given in support of
this request mere valid. It mas agreed that this particular request,
as distinct and separate from adjoining requests, had substnntial
merit. The City Plannin9 Commission, therefore, recomuends to City
Council that this request be granted.
Chairman"
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Hr. Coulter stating that the owners hose .o immediate' plans for nsc of the property
for commercial purposes other thou to continue the use of the lctd for outdoor
advertising signs, hoverer, they feel the property should be zoned for commercial
purposes to protect their investment.
Mayor Dillard pointed out tbut the property hud been rezoned to single
family residential district under the sen Zoning 0rdlnuoce because no business
estsblJshnent hud been erected thereon.
Mr. Melvin H. Gmat, representing the iestuood - Milmont Farms Civic
League. appeared before Cannel] nad advised that the League is opposed to the
proposed remoning mainly because there are no definite plans us to the type of
business to be conducted thereon, that the residents in the area realize the lnad
in question nili be used for business purposes someday, but 'they would like for It
to be selected business.
After U further discussion of the matter. Rt. Pollard moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and that the follomJng
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(517290) AN ORDINANCE tO amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet Ho. 273, Sectional 1966 Zont
Map. City of Roanoke. in relation to Zoning.
~HEREAS, application has been nude to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that property located on the north side Of Shenandoah Avenue, N. M., between
Stevens Road and Thirty-Sixth Street, described as Lots 7, D and 9, Oakvlem Heights,
and being Official Tax Nos. 2730222, 2730223 and 2730224. rezoned from'RS-R, Single
Family Residential District. to C-2. General Commercial District; and
NHEREAS, the City Plannin9 Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
land be rezooed from RS-2, Single Family Residential District. to C-S, General
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted si9n required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title X¥. of The Code of the
City of Rosnoke~. 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
)outed as required and for the time provided by said section; and
NHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice sas'held on the 12th
day of December, 1966. at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke. at whlcl
hearing all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed rezonin9; and
WHEREAS, this Council. after considerin9 the evidence as herein ~ovided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet NO. 273 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of Roanoke
be ~ended in the following ~ rticular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the north side ~f Shenandoah Avenue, N. ~., betneen
Stevens Road and Thirty-Sixth Street, described ns Lots 7. D and 9, Oakvles Heights,
Il
deuigouted on Sheet 273 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of Roanoke, us Official
Tax Nos. 2730222. 2730223 and 2730224. be, oad is hereby, changed from RS-2. Single
Family Residential District. to C-2, General Commercial District. and that Sheet ~o.
273 of the aforesaid nap be chaRged in this respect.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinuon and adopted by the f,Il,ming
vote:
AYES: MessrL Bosxell. Jones, Lisk, Perkins,a, Pollard. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...............................................
NAYS: Nose ..................................O,
ZONI~G: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, December
1966, un the request of thirta~resideats of the SO0 block of Marshal] Avenue. S.
that property located on the south side of Marshall Avenue, betneen Fifth Street and
Sixth Street, described as Lots I - ]3, inclusive, alack 4, Lemls Addition, Official
Tax Nos. 1120301 - 1120314. inclusive, be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional
District, to C-4, Central Husfness District Expansion Area, the matter mas before
the body.
fa this connection. Mr. John M. Hancock, ouner of Lots 10 and 11, appeared
before Council in support of the request for rezoning.
The City Planning Commission submitted the follouiu9 report, recommending
that the request be granted:
'October 27, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meetings Of October 5 and October 19, 19bb, the City
Planning Commission considered the above described request. The
representatives for the petitioners, particularly Mr. John Hancock,
indicated that the residents Of the subject property believe that
the rezoniog request should he granted because of the following
reasons: 1) all Of the property owners in the bi,ch mant this
rezoning. 2) several business firms have expressed an interest in
developing business in the S00 block of Marshall Avenue, 3) exJstJn9
residential properties no longer attract good tenants nor attract
Office and Institutional development because of the adjoining land
use north of Marshall Avenne. and 4) the south side of the SDD block
of Narshall Avenue is physically related to the types of uses located
across Marshall Avenue to the north rather than to the residential area
to the south. Several specific businesses interested Jn properties
In tb~ block were named to tan Planning Commission.
Upon request for an opinion, the Planning Director indicated bis
support of this request. He further noted that the Planni~ Depart-
meat's studies of the south side Of the 300 and 400 blocks Of
Marshall Avenue showed that these blocks should be z,and in the
same manner as the 500 block.
Upon considering this request. The City Planni~ Commission concluded
that the subject properties un the south side Of the 500 block Of
Marshall Avenue here compatible mtth the land usage across Marshall
Avenue to the n,rib zoned for C-4, Central Business District Expansion
area. The Commission further stated that the majority of the petitioners*
ream,ns for this renoning mere valid. The City Planning Commission,
therefore, recommends to City Council that this request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman*
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· . . . No ene nppeoriog in.opposition to the request for rezonllg, Mr. gheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City. Plnnulug Commission aid
that the folloning Ordiusnce be placed upon its first reading:
(m17289) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XY, Chapter 4.1. Section 2, of
The Code of the Cit7 of Roanoke, 1956, ns ameBded, iud Sheet Wa. 112, Sectional 1966
~one Mapo City or Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
MHEREAS. application hum been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to bore property located on the south side of Marshall Avenue, between Fifth Street
and Sixth Street. described ns Lots I - 13o Inclusive, Block 4. Lewis Addition,
Official Tax Nos. 1120301 - 1120314, inclusive, rezoued from C-I, Office and
Institutional District, to C-4, Central Dusiness District Expansion Area; and
MHEREAS, the City Planning commission has recommended that the hereinafter
described land be rezoned from C-I, Office and Institutional District, to
Central Business District Expansion Area; and
WHEREAS, the uritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, res pectlvel7, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title XY, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956. as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
)anted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WHEREAS. the hearing as provided for in said notice mas held on the 12th
day of December, 1966, at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at
uhich hearing all parties in interest and citizens Here given on opportunity to be
heard both for and against the proposed rezonin9; and
WHEREAS. this Council. after considering the evidence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, as amended.
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 112 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, be amended in the follosing particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of Marshall Avenue. between Fifth
Street and Sixth Street, described as Lots I - 13. inclostve, Block 4, Lewis Additio~
designated on Sheet 112 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of Roanoke. as Official
Tax Nos. 1120301 - 1120314, inclusive, be, and is hereby, changed from C-I, Office
and Institutional District. to C-4. Central Business District Expansion Area, and
that Sheet No. 112 of the aforesaid Rap. be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded b~ Mr. Boswell and adopted by the followin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............ ~ ...............................
· NAYS: None ..............................O.
ZONING: Council having set o public bearing for 2 p.m., Monday, December
12, 1966, on the request of Mr. O. L. Atkins, et al,, that the area bordered by gert:
Road, N. E., on the north, Liberty Road on the south, betMeen RJdgefield Road and
Hollins Road, be rezoned from HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to RD, Duplex
Residential District, the matter sas before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Couulisioa submitted the follouing
report, recoeueading that~the request be dealed:
'October 27, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Bo~uohe, Virginia
Geotleuen:
At its regular meeting of October 19, 1966 the City Planning
Couuilaion considered the above described request. At its
meeting of October 5, the PlanningComuission heard representatives
for the petitioners, including Mr. L. O. hakims, Mr. JaDes Taylor
and the pastor or the Hollins Road Church of the Brethren. The
petitioners contended that the subject area uas too expensive for
industrial property, a/ready contained extensive residential
develolxsent, and zoning should protect the residents in this area.
It mas stated that the present zoning of the subject property
mould adversely effect the Holli~ Bead Church of the Brethren
and particularly the parishioners of the subject area.
Rt. Clifton Moodrnm appeared on October 5, representing the Enrich
Estate, shich o.ns approximately 1.? acre of land nt the corner of
Liberty Road and Ridgefield Road uithin this subject area. He
stated that his client's property contained only one house of
relatively small'value and should be at least zoned LM Light Manu-
facturing District. The Planning Commission raised severnl ques-
tions regarding not only the Enrich Estate but also the properties
ouned by Johnson Carper Furniture Company, Inc. at the northern end
of the subject area.
At the October 19 meeting Mr. Frank Rogers. Br., representing the
the area was indicated to be in the $5.000 to $6,000 range.
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Chairman"
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tbnt the change fa qaeotioo mol recommended by the former pinnei.~ dlroctor.nnd
tubsequently reviewed by hiu and the City Planning Cemuission and incorporeked in the
Zone District Hap.
Hr. ~nlker also presented n couuunication, rrou Mr. nad HrS. R. H. Boroett.
2704 Hollins Road. N. £.o advising that they do not object to the zoning of the area
ns Heavy Manufacturing District.
Mr. Frank M. Rogers. Sr., Attorney. representing Johnson-Carper Furniture
Coupney, Incorporated, presented a Rap shoving ho. arch of the area in question
Bas fornerly zoned ns ~eavy Ranufacturing District ns compared .ith its present
zoning, n plat Shooing the zooing of the area from Orange Avenue to the north
co~pornte limits between Hollins Road and #biteside Street nnd n plat showing tb~
property owned by the Johnson-Carper Furniture Cospnoy Jn relation to the area
pro~sed to be rezoned to illustrate that the company has no choice in any future
expansion but to extend into the above area.
Hr. Clifton A. Woodrun. III, representing the E. J. Enrich Estate. (~ner
of n tract of land located at the northeast corner.of Liberty Road and Ridgefield
Bond. pointed out tt~t no one south of Norton Avenue signed the origioaI petition for
the rezoning and that although his client mill agree to rezonin9 of the area to n 1
Light Manufacturing District it is definitely opposed to a Duplex Residential District.
Mr. James H. Taylor. President. Rollins Road Civic League, appeared before I
Council and presented a Resolution of the Hollins Road Civic League. requestin9
that the above area be rezoned to a Duplex Residential Uistrict and that a ?.TS-acre
tract of land owned by the Roanoke County School Board and o O.gT-acre tract of land
owned by ~r. R. C. JerneIl. et ox.. located on the east side of Hollins Road. N. E~.
Official Tax Nos. 3140811 and 3140810. also he rezoned from HR. Heavy Mm ufactnrlng
District. to RD, Duplex Residential District.
Several Of the property owners in the area protested that there is no
indication on the part of Johnson-Carper Furniture Company. Incorporated. that the
company is interested in acquiring their properties For furore expansion and expresse
the opinion that the area should not be zoned as a Heavy Manufacturing District until
the company has actually purchased the various properties for that purpose.
The matter hovJn9 been discussed at length, and the majority of the uembers
of Council being of the opinion that since Johnson-Carper Fnraiture Company,
Incorporated, has no plans for use Of the area north of Norton Avenue for Heavy
Mannfactorjng purposes Jt should be rezoned to n Duplex Residential District and
that the area south of Norton Avenue should remain zoned as a Heavy Manufacturing
District, Mr. Boswell Roved that the followin9 Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(z1729B) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 19S6, ns amended, and Sheet No. 313. Sectional 196b
Zone Rap. City of Roanoke. in relation to Zoning.
,!
WHEREAS, application has been mode to the Council of the Ci~ of Roanoke
to hare all the area bordered by Werta Road, N. E.s aa the norths Liberty Road on
the south, between Rfdgefield Street and HollJas Rood, and also hnomn as official
Tax Nos. 3130401 through 3130435, 3130601 through 3130621 sad 3131501 through 313150
readied from HM, Heavy Manufacturing OistrJct, to RD, Duplex Residential District;
sad
i~f~R£AS, the City Planning Commission his recommended that the berelasboee
described land not be rexoned from HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to RD, Duplex
Residential District; and
WHEREAS, the mritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
RHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice sas held on the 12th
day of December, 1966. at 2 p.a.. 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 reigning; and
WHEREAS, this Council after considering the eridence presented, is of the
opinion that the hereinafter described land, the northerly portion of the land
described in the application, should be reigned.
THEREFORE, BE IY ORDAINED b1 the Council of the City of Roanohe that Title
IV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of Tbs Code of the C i~ of Roanoke, 1056, as amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 313 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map. City of
Roanoke, be amended and reenacted in the folloming particular and no other, viz,:
Property located on the mesa side of Hollins Road, described as all the
area bordered by Wertz Rood, N. £., on the north. Norton Avenue on the south.
betmeen Ridgefield Street and Hollins Road. designated on Sheet 313 of the Sectional
1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax ~os. 3130401 through 3130435, and
3130601 through 3130621, be, and is hereby, changed from HM, Heavy Manufacturing
District, to RD, Duplex Residential District, and that Sheet No. 313 of the afore-
said Hap, be changed in this respect.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAIIO!D that the property lying between Liberty Road.
Hollins Road, Horton Avenue and Ridgefield Street, being designated as Official Tax
Nos. 3131501 through 3131505, be and remain classified as HM, Heavy Manufacturing
District.
The motion mas seconded by Rr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosmell. Jones. Lisk and Mayor Dillard ..................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Perkinson, Pollard and Wheeler ..................... % .... 3.
Rr. Jones then moved that the request of the Rollins Road Civic League
that a T.?5~acre tract of land omned by the Roanoke County School Hoard and a 0.97-
acre tract of land omned by Mr. R. C. Jernell, et ax., located on the east side of
Hollins Road, H. E., Official Tax Nos. 3140811 and 3140810, be rezoned from HW,
Heavy Manufacturing District, to RD, Duplex Residential District, be referred to thell
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City PleouJlg Commission for study, report nad recommendation to Council, The motion
mos seconded by Ir. List nnd unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having set n public hearing for 2 p,m., Monday, December 1
1966. at the request of Hr. Harold E. Rowe, et ox., then property located on the
soutteust corner of Melnut Avenue ced Piedmont Street, S. E., described us the north
portion Of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Hloct 23, Roenote Gas end Rater Company, Official lux No.
403111S,.he reaoeed from RG-I, General Residential District, to C~2, General CommercJ
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
report, recommending that the request be granted with certain conditions:
"October 27, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of C~y Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of October ]9, 1966 the City Planning Commis-
sion considered the above described request. Mr. R. Ca~lwell Butler,
representing Harold E. Roue. et mx.. appeared before the Commission
and stated that Mr. Rome wished to seal the subject property to Mr.
Jim Robertson for the purpose of erecting a Termlnex buildin9. Mr.
Butler presented the Commission with some photographs of the proposed
types of buildJn9 structures for the site. and it was stated that all
storage would be inside the building. It was. further indicated that
there mould be no blind corner created at the subject property.since
the proposed building would be setback 40 feet from Nainut Avenue and
30 feet from Piedmont Street. Mr. Robertson stated that there mould be
no overnight truck storage on the site and it was his intention to
develop the property in a way that would be a compliment to the
neighborhood.'
Mr. Eugene Co Dlckersoo, representing the citizens of the area,
presented the Commission a petition outlining the objections to the
request and containing approximately 95 signatures. The two most
emphasized points of objection to the request were: 1) the detrimental
effect the request would have on tourists and others visiting Mill
Mountain and 2) the detrimental effect on residential property values
In the Nalnut Hill section.
Upon considering this request, the Planning Commission indicated that
it felt there were chanoes since the previous request (when the
current zoning ordinance was being considered), particularly the truck
storage, chemical storage, building setback and proposed building
character. The Commission indicated that the development Of the
subject property should be as pleasing as an office building, in
ensuing discussibn with Mr. Robertson regarding the ultimate develop-
ment of the property, there was general agreement On the type of
development desired.
The City Planning Commission recommends to City Council that this
request be granted, with the understanding that: 1) no trucks
would be stored on the site overnight, 2) the enclosed chemical
storage space would be approximately 500 sq. ft., 3) the building
setbact from ~alnut Avenue would be 40 feet and 30 feet from
Piedmont Street, 4) appropriate landscaping would be done, S) the
building to be placed on the site would be well designed, aesthet-
ically pleasing and reasonably agreeable in character to that
expected in Office and Institutional districts, end 6) there would
be no external odor from the chemicals stored On the site.
Very truly yours,
S! Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
ChairmanT
Mr. M. Caldwell Butler, Attorney, representin9 the petitioners appeared
~efore Council in support of the request of his clients.
Mr. Eugene C. DJcherson, Attorney, appeared before Council and presented
petition signed by ninety=six residents in the area, objecting to the proposed
canning.
I
Iu s discussion of the netted, Mayor Dillard culled attent'loa to the oasdi
klans on obicb the'recommendation of the Clt~ Pleanfog Cooolssion is based.
Mr, Butler'assured Council that his clients mill observe the conditions,
to uhlch the Mayor replied thet the aoreemeet should be Il stating.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Rosmell expressing ~ e
opinion thet to grant the re~eest mould be 'spot zoning'. Mr. Link moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission end that the
following Ordinunce be placed upon its first reading:
(~17291) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥. Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The
Code of the City of Roanoke. 1956. es amended, and Sheet No. 403, Sectional 1966 Zon
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
RREREAS, application bes been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have 404 Walnut Avenue, S. E,. in the City of Roanoke. being portions of Lots 1.
2 and 3, Block 23, es shown on the Map of the Roanoke Gas and Water Compeny, and t
Official Roanoke City' Tax No. 4031115, rezoued from RO-I, General Residential District,~
to C-2, Ceneral Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
land be rezoned from RO-I, General Residential District, to C-2. General Commercial
District; and
RREREAS, the mritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
add posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1. Title XV, of The Code Of the
City of Roanoke. 1956, as amended, relating to Zonln9, have been published and
*osted as required and for the tine provided by said section; and
NBEREAS, the hearing as provided for Jn said notice mas held on the 12th
day of December. 1966. at 2 p.m., before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at which~!
hearing ali 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 as herein provided,
is Of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoued.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 403 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke
be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Prope~ylocnted at 404 Walnut Avenue, S. E., fronting ISO feet on Piedmont
Avenue, S. E., and 110 feet on Walnut Avenue. S. E., and bela9 parts of'Lots 1, 2 and
3, Block 23. according to t~e Mop ~f the Roanoke Gas and Water Company, and designated
on Sheet 403 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke. as Official Tax No.
4031115. be, and is hereby, changed from RG-I, General Residential District. to C-2,
General Commercial District, and that Sheet No. 403 of the aforesaid map be changed
in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor ~
Dfllord ....................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Dosmell ..................1.
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ZONING: Council having net a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, December
12, 1966, on the request of Mr. Carl fl. Messier that property located on the elsa
side or Cove Road nad the south side of flershberger Road, N. #., described ns a
0.61-acre tract of load. Official Tax No. 2460144, a 1.63-ncre tract of land,
Official Tax No. 2480103, and a 3.?8-acre tract of land, Official Tax No. 2460105,
be rezoned from RS-3. Single Family Residential District, to RG-I, Genornl
Realdentlal District, the molter non before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the folloming
report, recommending that the request be granted:
"November 3, 1966
The Nonornble Neuron O. Dillard. Hayor
nad Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At Its regular meeting of November 2, 1966, the City Planning
Commission considered the above described matter. Prior to the
adoption of the current zoning ordinance, Hr. Carl H. Kessler
hired an attorney and requested a change, ns described above.
in the proposed zoning ordinance before the City Planning
Commission on HaTch 3. 1966. During the ensuing consldoration
of zoning changes, the Planning Commission agreed to Hr.
Kessler*s request faf the following reasons: 1) the *.Muumuu
Douse' on the subject property Is currently used and zoned
for multi-fealty purposes, 2) the property is large enough to
allow for flexible design possibilities, 3} adjoining pro-
parties at the Cove Road-Hershberger Road intersection mere
proposed for C-2 General Commercial ~oning and. to some
degree, hurt single-family residential possibilities.
Inadvertently, Mr. Kessler*s request and the Planning Commis-
sion's approval yore not reflected on the new and current
zoning map. As a result, the City Planning Commission here-
with proposes to correct this omission and recommends to City
Council that the property of Carl H. and Viola C. Kessler,
lying east of Cove Road, N. M. and south of Hershberger Road.
N. W., Official Tax Nos. 2480103, 2480105 end 2480144, be
rezoned from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District to RG-I,
General Residential District.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Chairman"
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, representin9 Mr. Kessler, appeared
before Council in support of. the request of his client. Hr. Smeltzer pointing ant
the opinion that the three tracts of land should be rezoned as a General Residential
and that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17292) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reenact Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section
2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No; 248, Sectional
1966 Zone Hap, City of Roanoke, In relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been aide to the Council of the City of Rosnoke
to hive khe property located on the east side or Cove Road and on the south side
of Hershberger Rind, N. M** described ns an 0.61-acre tract of land, official Tax No
2490144, u l~63-acre iract nf lead, Official Tax Ri. 24G0103, end n 3.?O-scre tract
of lnnd, Official Tax No. 24GOlb$, relined from RS-3. Siogle Foully Residential
District, to AG-I, Generd Residential District; and
~R£REAS, the City Planning Cnauission bus recouaended thor the hereinafter
laud be relined from RS-3, Si~Jle Foully Residential District to AG-I, General
Residential District; iud
RI~REAS, the mritten notice and the posted sign required to be published
nnd posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title X¥, of The Cede of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning. have been published and
posted un required and /or the tine provided by said section; and
MI~REAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice ass held on the 12th
day of December, 1965, at 2 pon,, before the Council of the City of Roanoke, at uhic~
hearing o11 parties in interest and citizens mere given an opportunity to be heard,
both for and against the proposed relining; and
~H~REAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is of the Opinion that the hereinafter described land should be relined.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Title
XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1955, as amended,
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 246 of the Sectional 1955 Tone Map, City Of
Roanoke, be amended in the folloming particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the east side of Cove Road and On the South side of
Dersbberger Road, N. W., described as an O.51-ocre tract of land, a 1.53-acre tract
Of laid, and a 3.79-acre tract of land, designated on Sheet 249 of the Sectional 1955
Zooe Map, City of Roanoke, as Official Tax Nos. 2460144, 2480103, and 2480105, res-
pectively, be, and is hereby, changed from RS-3, Single Family Residential District,
to RG-I, General Residential District, and that Sheet No. 249 of the aforesaid map
be chnnged in this respect.
The motion mos seconded by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote~
AYES:
Messrs.
Bosmell,
Jones,
task,
Perkiflson. Pollard. Wheeler and Mayor Ii
Dillard ............................................... 7. It
NAYS:
having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday!,
STREETS
ALLEYS:
Council
December 12, 1955, on the request of the Milker Machine and Fnundry Corporation that
the portion of Russell Avenue, S. N., extending eastmard from the ~erfolk and
discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted the following
*October 27, 1965
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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At its regular meeting of October 19, 1966 the City Floooing
Commisnioo considered the above described reqeest. Mr.
Daniel S, Braun, representing the~Mhiker Methlne nnd Fooodr!
Carp** indicated that the petitioner mould lite to expand fro
fucilJtles~ mod is order to do so it in oecessury thet the
aforesaid portion of Russell Avenue, S. Mo, be closed. Upon
questioniog, Mr. Braun Indicated tbut the adjoining property
ouner south of Russell Avenue in Appalachian Pomes Company,
and he presented 8 letter nritten by Mr, Duncan Kennedy of
APCo generally supporting the request and offering to
negotiate mltb Welter Machine and Foundry Corp. for leasing of
land by the latter firm.
Upon considering this request, the Commission ash about access
to Russell Avenue via Irvioe Street end Railroad Avenue, The
Commission mas informed that both of these routes are non
*paper* streets and probably would not fit into uny ultimate
development scheme for the adjoining properties.
The City Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City
Council that the above described street be vacated, discontinued
and closed, mitb the city retaining all utilities,
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Council hay lng appointed viewers in connection mith t~ applicat ion. the
sinners submitted a written report, advising that they have visited and viemed the
street and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience would result, either to any individual Or to the public, from vacatin*
discontinuing and closing same.
Mr. Daniel S. Brown, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared bef~
Council in support of the request of his client.
Council concur in the recommendation of the CI~ Planning Commission and that the
fol]o~ing Ordinance be pla ced upon its first reading:
(~17293) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closin9
that certain portion of Russell Avenue, S. W., extending ia o masterly direction
from a perpendicular line drawn from the northerly side of Russell Avenue to the
point of intersection Of the southerly side Of Russell Avenue and the northwesterly
side of Penn Street (formerly Morris Street) and extending a total distance along
the center line of Russell Avenue 510 feet, more or less, to the easterly right-of-
may line of the Norfol~ and Western Ratlway Company, and emhrac~g with In the afore~
said portion of Russell Avenue, hereinabove describedadd ~onght to be closed, the
overlapping portion of uhat was formerly, designated as Railroad Avenue, S. W., the
aforesaid Railroad Avenue havin9 never been developed and having long since been
abandoned.
WHEREAS, W~lker Machine and Foundry Corporot~ n heretofore made applicatio
to the City of Roanoke, Virginia, that the portion Of the avenue hereinafter
described be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed, after having first
posted a notice Of the intended application as provided by lam; and
WI~REAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the loth day of
October. 1965, adopted Resolution No. 17225, appointing Messrs. George N. Overby,
Edeard fl, Rreuer, William W. Harris, Robert K. Rector, and James L. Triukle. as
viemera to viem the aforesaid avenue nnd report il writing, pursuant to the provi-
sions of Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, os amended, whether in
their opinion uny, nod, if any, what lnconvonience uould result frou discontinuing
RHEREAS. three o! said vieueru did visit and vies the aforesaid avenue
and the adjacent neighborhoods and did report in sriting that In their opinion no
incoaveaience uould result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing said avenue; and
WHEREAS, this sitter has been referred to the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke. Virginia, mblcb sold Commission hms approved the permanent
vacating, discontinuing nnd closing of said avenue; and
MKEKEAS. a public hearing on the aforesaid application to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close said avenue was held, after a notice thereof sas duly
advertised in The Roanoke korid-News on November 25, 1q66. advising the public of th
said public hearing before this Council on Monday, December 12, lqbb, at 2 p.m., on
said day, at shich meeting there was expressed no objection Or opposit~ to vacating~
discootinuing and closing said avenue; and
WBER£A$, in the opinion of this Council. no inconvenience to the public
purposes set forth in the aforesaid application.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED bi the Council Of the Citl of Roanoke, Virginia,
that that certain avenue'located in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, shush on Sheet
No. 142 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and more part-
icularly described ns follous, to-sit:
That certain portion Of Russell Avenue. S. W.. extending in
northerly side of Russell Avenue to the point of intersection Of
the southerly side of Russell Avenue and the northwesterly side
of Penn Street (formerly Morris Street) and extendin9 a total
or less. to the easterly right-of-soy line Of the Norfolh and
Western Railway Company. There is embraced in that portion of
tlon ia said Clerk's Office.
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Tho mntiom mas neeoeded by Mr, Perhimsom e~ adopted b7 the follomJJg rote:
AYES~ Messrs. Bosmeli, Limb. Perklesono Pollard, Mheeler sad Rsyor
Dillard ............................................. 6.
NAYS: Nooe .................: ............. O.
(Mr. Jones excused from votin9 because of personnl interests)
PETITIONS AND CORMUNICATIONS:
STR£ET LIGHTS: A communication from the.Appalachian Pouar Company. snb-
mittJn9 a list of street lights installed and/or rumored during the month of Norolb]
1966, was before Council.
Mr. PerkJnson moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Rheeler end nnnnimou$1y adopted.
POLICE DEpARTMEA*F: A communication from Mr. M. K. Cunoingbam. Jr.,
Director, Division of Corrections of the Department of Nelfnre and Institutions,
transmitting a re port on the inspection of the police lockup by the Division aa
November 21. 1966, mas before Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and uennlmous]y adopted.
CITY JAIL: A communication from Mr. R. M. Cunninghnm, Jr., Director,
Division Of Corrections of the Department Of Relfnre and Institutions. transmitting
a report On the inspection Of the city Jail by the Division on November 21,
mas before Council.
SCHOOLS: Council having authorized the leasing of a five-acre tract of
land in Elshburn Park to the Blue Ridge ETV Association for the construction and
operation of on ~TV station thereon, a communication from Mr. Samuel P. McNeil.
President, Bl~e ~idge nV Association. advising that the Association has been inform,
by the Commissioner of Buildings that a building permit for the proposed buildin9
cannot be issued under the present zoning of the site as or as-to, Single Family
Residential District. and requesting that proper action be taken to alia. the
Association to obtain the building permit, mas before the body.
In this connection. Mr. Ernest N. Balou, A~torney, appeared before Conncil
in support of the request.
Mr. Rheeler offered the folio, imm Resolution approving the issuance of the
building permit:
(~17294) A RESOLUTION approvin9 the issuance of a building permit for the
office building on its site therefor in Fishburn Park.
(For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book No. 30, page
by Mr. Link and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuell, Jones. Limb, Perkinson. Pol]ar~. Nbeeler and Mayor
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: None .............................O.
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Mr. Ferhiasot then moved that the question of resorting the five-acre tract
of lnnd frou RS-2, Single Foully Residential District. to C-2. Genernl Couuercinl
District. be referred to the City Planning Coluisslon for study, report nad
recolueadntion to Council. The lotion was seconded by Hr. #heeler nad nnnniuously
adopted.
ZON1RG: A petition of Hr. F. Rodne! Fitzpatrick, Attorney. representing
Hr. Ernest S. Drown. et al.. requesting that property located on the south side of
Pioneer Rand. H. i** hetueea Oakland Boulevard and MlllJauson R~d. described ns
Lots 19-25, inclusive. Block I. B. E. Price Map, Official Tax Nos. 2090109-2090111.
inclusive, be rezoned frou RD. Duplex Residential District. to C-l, Office and
Institutional District, was before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the request for resorting be referred to the City I
Planning Coumission for study, report and recomuendation to Council. The safina lasI
seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDOET-HEALTB OEPARTHENT-C1T¥ COVERNMENT: Council having previously
adopted a Resolution a~ horizin9 the City Hanager to employ Hiss Dan Haan Klm of
MoaJu, Korea, as a medical social ~orkeF in the Health Department on a temporary
basis, the City Manager subuitted the folloMin9 report, recomzending an appropriation
of $2,450 to cover the emplolnent of Hiss Kin as a Social Marker I at a salary of
$350 per.month, effective Deceuher 1, 1966: ;i
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 5. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. ¥1rginia
Gm t leuen:
The City Council has previously given authority and support
to the program of bringing Hiss Dae Hoon Kim of WnnJu. Korea, to
the United States under the sponsorship of the International
Hunicipal Cooperation Committee of Roanoke. She bas been employed
as a Medical Social Worker at WonJu Union Christian Hospital and
is interested in working ~itb and developing a clinical program
for the treatment of epilepsy in her country. There presently is
not available within ~orea such facilities or opportunity. During
the time that she is here. she is expected to observe the treat-
ment work in the clinics at the Roanoke Health Department and
simultaneonsly participate in the ~ork of the depsrtuent.
She would be entered into oar personnel classification as
a Social Marker I at a salary of $350 per month.
In order to so engage Hiss Klm and to provide for her compensa-
tion in her position while she is here. it is recommended that the
City Council by budge[ ordinance amendment provide for the appropria-
tion of $2,450 to the budget of the Dealth Oepartm~ t and the
establishment of a personnel position of Social Worker I therein.
It is expected that Hiss Klm will arrive in Roanoke on or
about December 3.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Bosuell expressing the opinion that
the salary is too high and that it should be paid out Of existing funds, Mr. Mheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City Manager and offered the
following emergency Ordinance: ~
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(nlY295) AN BRDIMAHCB to ahead gad reordoJn Section nS0, #Health Oel~rt-
Bent.' of the 1966-67 Appropriation 0rdinonce, and providing for on energency.
(For full text of 0rdinsnceo see Ordinance Book Ho. 30, page 71.)
Hr. Mheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The BotJon mas seconded
by Mr. Follard and adopted by the rollouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. List. Perhinsoa, Pollard. Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ......................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ....................i.
RUDGET-AIRFOR7: The City Manager submitted the follouJng report, recomuel
lng that $50 be appropriated to provide for the appraisal of a suall parcel of
land needed for a segmenl of the Instrument Landing System at Roanoke Municipal
(WoodFuu) Airport:
"Roanoke, ¥irginJa
December S. 1966
Bonorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
It is considered desirable that the City acquire, for loca-
tion Of a segment Of the Instrument Lundin9 System at the Airport,
a small parcel Of land in the hatchment section Of the City in
property hnomn as the Watts tract. The FAA is proceeding with
the installation Of the ILSi the location Of the unit station at
this point is necessary and a certain expediency Js connected
~ith the acquisition of this property for that par pose.
To continue BOth the procedure of acquiring this pro~rty, it
Js necessary to obtain appraisals. After appraisals have been
made, the matter then Bould be brought back to the City Council
for the Council*$ consideration as to further action.
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate by bud-
get ordinance amendment the sum of $50 to enable funds to be
available for the appraisal ant incidental contingencies. There
are no funds budgeted from uhich this Bark can be bandied.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
City Manager*
After a discussion of the matter, it being pointed out, upon questioning
by Mr. Bos~ell, that the federal government is bearing the cost Of the installation
of the Instrument Lundin9 System, Mr. Nheeler moved that Council concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager and offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance:
(~17296) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section si?O, *Capital," of
the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of 0rd~nance, see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 71.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Bas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Nheeler and Mayor
Dillard .......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................
BUDGET-pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that additiona~ donations in the amount of $2,613.21 have been received for
the Niley Drive Fountain and-recommended that this amount be appropriated to the
1966-67 budget.
Mr. Jones Bayed that CooncJl concar in the recomseodntion or the City
Mooager old offered the rollouing emergency Ordiosnce~
(=17297) AN ORDINANCE tO amend and reordal, Section =17D. 'CopJlol.#
of the 1966-&? Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for no emergeocy.
(For foil temt at Ordioonce. see Ordfnsoce Hash No. 30, page ?2.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion .ns seconded
by Nr. £1sh and adopted by the foilouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Hosuello Jones, Lioh, Perhinsoe, Pollard, Wheeler nad
Hayor Dillard ...................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..............................O.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted the follomiug report
recommending that $95.02 be appropriated for a telephone extension to the auditoriul
in the Roanoke Public Library occupied by the Fine Arts Center:
"Roanoke. Virginia
December 12. 1966
Honorable mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Fine Arts Center, who occupy the auditorium of the main
library, have for sometime solicited from the City o telephone
available to their purposes within the auditorium area. Their
personnel and participants have been using the City*s telephone
in the childreo*s room at the Ubrary and this has presented some
problems in the past and the Fine Art~ Center indicates that it
is of some inconvenience to them, Various alternates have been
explored and the conclusion has been that the must practical
Fixed charges $5.50
Service connection charge $6.00
S/ Julim F. Hirst
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'AN ORDINANCE to emend old reordain Sectioe no0, "Llbrorlet.#
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordioeoce. aid providinO rot on
emergency.
~HEREAS. for the estel doll7 operetioe of the #oeicipol
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Cit7 of
Roanoke thor Sec'ties moo, 'Libraries,' of the 1966-67 Approprio-
Communications (1) ...................... $ 2,595.02
(1) Telephone, Fine Arts Center--S95.02
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 12. 1966
S/ Julian F. Hirst
(n17298) AN. ORDINANCE to amend and reordalu 'Operating Expenses' of
· e1966-67 Hemage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordiuanc~ and providing for au
(For full text of Ordinance, see Orditance Hook No. 30, page 72.)
Mr. Lisk moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The'motion mas seconded
by Mr. Rheeler and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AVES: Messrs. 9,smell. Jones. Link. Perkins,n, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAVS: Nose .........................O.
MATER DE PARTMEArF: The City Manager submitted the following re port. trams*
mitring the request of Mr. G. G. Fralln of O. G. Froliu and Son for city water
service to property at 542? Williamson Road. in Roanoke County, and recommending
that the request he approved:
"Roanoke. Virginia
December 12. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. G. G. Fralin of G. G. Fralin and Son has made applicao
finn to the City for permission of a mater connection at 5427
Nilliamson Road. This request is brought to the attention of the
Council in accordance with the Council*s policy on connections
There is a 12-inch mater main in Milliamson Road in front of
this property which is on the Delay High Pressure System. This
should 9ire ample pressure and volume for service to this property
and it would be recommended that the Council give its approval to
the request.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian Fo Hirst
Julian Fo Hirst
City Manager"
Council taking the request under advisement and deciding that it should
be approved, Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17299) A RESOLd'f ION authorizin9 the City Manager to approve a metered
mater connection to certain premises locuted outside the corporate limits of the 'ii
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page ?3.)
Rr. Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. Bns~eli and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. H,smell, Jones, Ltsk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Mheeler and
~ayor Dillard ..................................... ?.
NAYS: None .............................O.
TRAFFXC-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting=
the program for the institution of school crossing guards. ' '
Mr. Nheeler moved that the report of the City Manager be received and
filed. The motion uas seconded by 'Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
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PLANNING: The City Manager nnbmitted the folloulng report recoomeodJng
that the #orhable Program for Roanoke for the past tuelve moltha be approved:
"Hoanohe, Virginia
December 12, 1966
Honorable Nayor nnd City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Geatlemen~
Under dete of August 39. i96&, the City submitted to the
Department of Housing and Urbnn Development the Vorknb~
Program for Roanoke for the past tuelve months. This progrnu
is · requirement of the federal government and it is on the
basis of the presentation end ~ s contents nnd epprovalo ir
received, of the Program them the City is certified for
federal participation projects and programs.
Roanoke has been annually submitting this Program over the
several years that it ban been a requirement. The contents of
the Progrnu are in the nature of 8 report on what the City has
been doing~ a revieu .of what bas taken place within the tuelve-
month period.
It is a rather extensive compilation of data and narrative
an the City*s ocitJvitJes, policies and procedures. It pertains
to zoning ordinances, subdivisions, and housing codes, enforce-
Rent, citizen participation, capital projects, etc.
The official form comprises 27 pages: and in addition to this,
there was submitted six addendum pages, plus a heavy accumulation of
The federal agency has indicated that they would wish this
year that the governing body by motion or resolution approve the
program as submitted. It has varied ia t he past ns to the
approval requirements that they have held.
This ii mrltten to the Council to recommend that the City
Council indicate its approval of the program as submitted. Again,
it is emphasized that the contents do not represent obligated
commitments on the City ns far ns t~ future is concerned but a
report On past activities.
Because Of the stated length of the material, it would be
most difficult to reproduce it in sufficient copies for
distribution to the-Conncil; however, if yon wSuld wish this
done. we would be glad to do so.
Ne have, and retain on file in the Plonnin9 Department, a
complete copy Of the program ns submitted and this can be made
available or distributed in any manner that you might wish for
the Council's information.
Additionally, I will bring this copy tO the Council meeting
for any specific consideration that you might bnve at that time.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Mansger'
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 mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted. Mr. Boswell
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having tahen under advisement proposed new
regulations Raven lng overtime payment, the City Manager submitted the following
report again recommending that Council give favorable consideration to the proposed
~Roonoheo ¥irgJeJa
December 12. 1966
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, YJrgieia
Gentlemen:
I wish to return to the Agenda for consideration by the
City Council, the proposed hem regulations governing overtime
One revision has been nude from the regulations as sub-
mitted three Beatings ago to the Council. This revision is in
paragraph J nad Is only la · matter of uordfog by providing
that compensatory time would be related to the City Code that
pertained.
Again. this is submitted with the recommendation for the
City Council's favorable consideration.
Respectfully submitted.
$/ Jclfco F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
Hr. Lisk moved that the proposed nam regulations as revised be taken
under advisement. The notion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report transnJtting the
annual traffic Inventory of the National Safety Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SLATE HIGHWAYS: Council having concurred in a report of the City Manager
in connection with an Inquiry as to the possibility of providing northbound egress
from Route §81 to Wells Avenue and southbound ingress underRoute 581 at the same
location, advising that it is the opinion of the ¥1rg'ioia Department of Highboys It
would not be feasible to provide this ingress and egress, the City Man,get submitted
n written report transmitting a communication from Mr. C. F. Kellam, DiStrict
Engineer, Virginia Department of Highways, as referred to in his previous report, fo~
the record.
Hr. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and uoenimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTRENT: The City Manager submitted the follow-
lng report on changes in the personnel of the Police Department and the Fire De ~ fl-
meat for the month of ~ovember. 1966:
"Roanoke. Virginia
December 12. !966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the police and tbe fire depart-
ment as of November 30. 1966.
'Police Department
1966.
'Police Patrolman ¥trgll A. $i~mons retired on p~nslon November 5,
1966;
· Lieutenant F. $. Copenha~r died on November 19, 1966.
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*Mrs. Vlrgielo. C. Nrlght, Clerk-Steeogrepher resigned effective
Noreuber 30, 1966..
'Degienitg December 1, 1966, me here (13) recutcieu.*
Four (4) hem patrolmen mill be added December 16.
'Fire Deportment
*During th~ month Of November 196b, the following personnel
changes occurred in the Fire Department:
~l~OfED
Richard E. Habry
Edunrd L. DOSS
'At the end of November 1966 there mere tmo (R} vacancies in
the Fire Department.'
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. HOrst
COt7 #nnuger'
NFo Jones moved that the report be received and flied. The motion mas
seconded by #r. Link and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred a re port of the City
Planning Commission ulth regard to the improvement of Elmuood Park to the City
Reneger for study and report, the City manager submitted the following report:
"Roanoke. Virginia
December 12, 1966
Honorable Yayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is written in response to the assignment to the under-
signed, by the City Council on November 28, 1966, of review of
the Landscape Development Plan for Elmuood Park. The Plan has
been prepared by Mr. Alan #inslom. Landscape Architect, at the
direction of the City Planning Commission and uith the prior
general consent of the City Council. As prepared, the Plan has
received the approval of the Planning Commissionnnd mas
submitted to the City Council, on the aforementioned date of
November 29° 1966. This reviem is not performed as an
authoritative judgment of the Commission and Mr. Ninslow but is
performed rather as the recipient of an assignment and with the
intent of constructively participating in the project.
There Is little reason to be repetitious by reriewing the
contents of the layout or the background off Elmwood Park. This
report to the Council will pick up at the present and attempt
to advise ia scope as it is felt the Council intended.
The Plan
It is considered Mr. Ninslow has done a good Job and that his
work is capably prepared.
Of particular commendation is the manner in which he has pro-
ceeded. The study bas progressed with consultation from time to
time moth effected City agencies, including the Departments Of
Planning, Parks and Recreation and Public Marks. In instances,
consultants, or others engaged by the City, on projects have
proceeded without conferring with persons or departments directly
It is regarded the end result will be pleating and mill be
usable mith particular respect to the choructerl'stics or the
urea of the City in which the Perk lo situated,
The existing flu9 pole bus bees retained. There uoy beques~
sion us to the adoptability, from un appearance standpoint, of
such n structure is o Path of thio type. If the pol~ structure
did not exist, it probably nould never be installed once the perk
hsd been developed; but us It does exist, the Plan cnn be adopted
md there lo concurrence wi~ Hr. Wiuslos that it be retained.
The inclusion or n pool amd fountain hun raised question.
The currently unfortunate fad of dosing foustlJss uitb soap pro-
ducts creates sad aggravates the question. The sa*les of hem
detergents on the uurhet ual, if udvertlswents ore to be believed,
save the lives of housewives butthey are rough on fountains and
sewage treatment pinata. I think the fountain would be an asset
and attractive and would recomuend to leave it in the Plan in
hope the rJslno generation would find another interest other then
soup pouring by.the time~tho Park is developed. Ii, however, the
fountain is eliufneted, then it, the pool and the fa/Is and cascade
would have to be withdrawn. The uithdFawul would save in develops
mens cost. The terrace would be extended over the pool area and
only th~ steps would be retained down to the pond ere~
I do have question as to the locat i~ of the shelter, I. e.
top of the high point in the park, and, between Jefferson Street
and the center ~ the park. It would seem that shifting it to
Just outside the periseter Of the terrace, or some other location,
might be better placesent. Homever, discussion with Hr. Winslow
could perhaps develop Justification for the prop(~d location or
The Schedule
iS satisfactory.
Area I should be the flFst phase and it Js now needed. Federal
beautification funds are tentatively approved On this.
Area 3 should follow as close behind Area 2 as possible, although
the play sculpture portion of Area 3 would,.itself, be not as press-
lng and could be the last step. Federal beautification funds should
be applied for on Areas 2 and 3.
!~e Need
Elmwood Parh is presently ia definite need of improvement. What
little that can be done in making the present much better.
Roanoke City is most fortunate in having such a park area. Its
strategic location, as to present and expanding business and medical
activities and as to adjacent traffic movement which presently exists
and will shortly increase considerably, strongly Justifies the City's
creating a more usable and an eye-catching park.
There is always e possibility that the Public Library building
will have to be expanded. If and when such is needed, it should be
done strictly and only for library service purposes. Expansion of
the building within the Park for purposes partially or not at all
related to actual library services should be prevented.
Outside Of the library matter, the City, ia the future, should
firmly deoy proposals to use the part land for construction of
buildings, off-street parhing, etc.
From time to time criticism is heard of using a strip of the
south side of the Park for the current Elm Avenue widening. This
bas to be Justified as necessary and unavoidable. In addition, the
bringing of the highway into this point has strengthened the economics
Of the immediate area of the City and has in turn increased the value
and justification in improving the Park.
Senior Citizens' Buildinq
Possibly the issue that has most frequently arisen in connec-
tion with Elmwood Park bas been the disposition of the two-story
building in the center of the tract which is used by the Senior
Cltizena* group.
AS the City Council has stated on many occasions, the senior
their lives ere greatly interested in their City and ubs want and
need the opportunities of fellowship and recreation. It is impor-
tant that any program of the City , whether it be through govern-
sent or other agencies, groups or means, in parks, recreation and
community activities recognize and provide for these citizens Just
as it does for all other segments end age groups.
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It the pest, tlds~purticuler building In Slmmood Pork nad
uhether it etoys or goes, hen come to be identified ue to the
City goverument*s attitude to the elder citizens.' SuCh' ldentificu-
tiaa con be nnfortnoote both for the Fork' hud rnr the Senior
Citizens themselves aid it is reit certain tbnt such is In error.
What ore the best programe for bulb the Senior Citfzeeo nnd for
the Fork should be the consideration.
The building is of euch design nnd construction and in such
conditon, thut short of complete rebuilding, there is little tbut
cnn be done to make its oppeuruuce fit into the Park, preteni or
future. It mould seem tkut the ~Ppeurnnce und object of the Perk
development, mhether it be Hr. Ninslou*e plan or saucona else*s
pies, mould Sure · detraction ff the building sere left. At such
point in the Park mark uben the mrna ie chick the building is
locuted is reached, the building should be tuken damn to enable
the full und proper development.
The Senior Citizens* group consists perhaps of one to tmo
consists of about ten.to fifteen'per average day. The City
bas been providing ~ full-tine soluried recreation leader at
the building. For gatherings of large attendance, us dinners,
the Flshburn Home, mhere the Recreution offices ore located,
used, so the disposition or the Pork building mould not particularly
affect these portions Of the program.
Two factors govern the location of a recreation facility for
Seafor Cftlzens. Oae. it should be ccevenient to the locution of
the people, and, tmo, it should be immediately accessible to
public transportation. The most of the attendance at the Elmmood
Park building is from persons living in generally the center of the
City. Thus outlying facilities ns Jackson Park, etc. mould not be
practical. Elder citizens in the Jackson Park, Eureka Park. Pallas
Park, Williamson Road area, etc. should and do 9euerall! use the
existing cie7 facilities in their immediate residence areas.
One suggestion that has been mentioned to remed7 the loss of
the Elmmood Park building has been to enlarge the proposed shelter
in the Park to accommodate the senior persons. I have already, in
this report, raised some question over Mr. Winslonts proposed
shelter. But, in addition, I mould not recommend an additional or
an enlarged building. I feel structures mill detract from the Park
and ! do not think this lw the type of park for such facilities,
irrespective of their intended use.
At the same time, as earlier stated, the City has a positive
interest in OUr elder residents being au important part in OUr
the City proceed to study the general center area of the City in
the interest Of an existing building that might be used or converted
for such use. This could be a dwelling or s oma other building that
might be purchased, leased or rented Jn ~h01e or in part for Senior
Space mould not be required and I do not feel there mould be Justifica-
tion of outlay for construction of a nam single-purpose building, as,
again, there is involved the center residential area rather than the
City at large.
The conversion of an existing builc~ng in the area for a civic
9romp or organization as a community project of value.
With the foregoing in mind, it is felt the Park development
sba'mid anticipate the removal of the building at the appropriate
time in the construction program.
The Architect
Mr. Winslom's contrnctural proposal'is set forth Jn bis letter
of November 13, 1966, to the Planning Commission. A copy Of this
mas forwarded toCJty Council by the Commission's Report Of
November 23, 1966. It mould appear Hr. Winslom mould be appropriate
for the employment.
He proposes a fee Of $2500 for Contract I and $2300 for Contract
II. If the fee for architectural or engineering services Of
approximately ~ per cent mere to apply, for comparative purposes,
then Contract represents about $42,000 in construction cost, and
Contract II about $39,500.
Unless there are otherwise unexplained reasons for omission,
the City*s contracts ~Jth Mr. Wtnslo~ should include the follouing
as parts of the base fee:
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1. If in revlem of dronings end specifications by the City
Engineering Deportment, revisions ere found necessnrIo
these should be made bl the Landscape Architect.
2. The Architect should be present nt the opening of
construction bids, revJem the bids ns received amd
submit, es e part of the CltI°a consideration of award,
n mritten recommendation on enerd.
3. For each contract, confer mith the successrnl bidder,
or bidders, prior to commencement or construction.
Hake three Inspections of the mark during construction,
including e final inspection. Advise the Girl of
concurrence in mark performed otter final inspection.
4. It ia presently anticipated Contract I construction
mould get under mol in late minter or encll spring
of 1967. The Architect proposes his plans ned
specifications on Contract II mould be completed ua
later than June 1, 1967. This means that construction
on Contract I could be in progress when plans and
specifications on Contract II are completed. Develop-
ments in construction on Contract I could point up
sane desirable revisions in plans end specifications on
Contract II. The Architect should agree to make ami
much revisions in the plans a~d specifications on
Contract Il, although such plans and specifications might
have been completed prior to June 1, 1967. and prior to the
such detection of advisable revisions.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HJrit
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
In this connection, HFS. L. Ernest Osborne and Mrs, W. B. Roanoke, Chair-
man, Civics and Hands Committee. Roanoke Council of Garden C~ubs, appeared before
Council and urged that the recommendations of the City Planning Commission and the
City Manager be accepted.
Mayor Dillard raised the question as to mhat viii happen to the senior
citizens group if the ~uildin9 used by the group is razed.
Mr. Link voiced the Opinion that a study should be made of moving the
Senior Citizens Center to some other location.
Mr. Boswell suggested that the Senior Citizens Center be moved to the
City Market Auditorium.
The City Manager estimated that it Mill be tmelve to eighteen months
before the building mill have to be razed in the ~ent the development plan for
Elmmood Park is approved by the federal government.
Mrs. L. G. Longnecker, Second Vice President of'the Southeast Civic League
appeared before Council and stated that the Southeast Civic League is opposed to
destroying Elmwood Puck and moving the Senior Citizens Center and that the League
manta ~he puck leftJust us it is.
The question having been discussed at length. Mr. Wheeler moved that the
matter be referred back to the City Manager to mark out the terms and conditions
to be included in an agreement mith Hr. Alan C. Winslew, Landscape Architect, for
preparation of the landscape architectural plans and the necessary engineering and
other specifications for the construction of the development plan for Elmmood Puck.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
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AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted uritten, reports os the
examination'of the records of Ookl'oud, Preston Park end*Tinker creek Elementary
Schools for the school year ending June 30, 1966, advising that oil the records
mere is order sad that the statements of receipts and disbursezests reflect
recorded transactions for the period and the financial condit~n of the respective
funds.
nfo Mheeler moved that the reports be received end filed. The notion mos
seconded by Mr. Lisk sad unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation ~e request of Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick, Attorney, represent
lng Boanoke NebJ Bottling COFpOFotJooo that property located on the south side of
#elrose Avenue, N. M., between Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth Street,
described ss Lot 5 and parts of Lots 6, T and 6, Block B, Ma~ lay Rap, Official
Tax No. 2660414, be rezoned from C-2o General Commercial District, to LM, Light
Manufacturln9 District, the City Planning Commission submitted a urittea report,
recommending that the request be 9ranted.
Mr. Bosuell moved that a public heariu9 on the matter be held at 7:30 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 3, 1967. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link ant unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred tO the City ~lanaing Commission for
study, report and recommendation the request of Mr. Charles ~. Alexander, Jr,,
Attorney, representing Roanoke Scrap Iron and Metal Company, Incorporated, that an
18.06-acre tract of land located on the south side o£ Broadway, S M., described as
Official Tax No. 1260302, be rezoned from LM. Light Manufacturing District, to
HR. Ueavy Manufacturln9 District, the City Planning Commission submitted a written
report, recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Alexander. requesting n p~ li~
hearing on the matter, was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that a public hearin9 on the matter be held at
Tuesday, January 3, 1967. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred the request of Mr. Ben M. Richardson.
Attorney, representing Mr. A. O. Krisch. et al.. that the northuesterly portion
of a 4.20b-acre tract of laud located .est of Franklin Road. S. N., between the
Norfolk and Mestern Railway Company property and Wile! Drive. Official Tax No.
2172801, be rezoned from LM. Light Manufacturin9 District, to C-l, Office and
Institutional District, the City Plannin9 Commission submitted a written report,
recommeodin9 that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Richardson. requesting that a
public hearing be held on January 16, 19~?..as before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 2
Monday, January 16, 1967. The motion uss secm ded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously
ado ~ ed,
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STREETS AND ALL~YS: Council huvlu0 referred to the City PluunJng
Commission for study, report and recoeeendutlou the request of Mr. Earl A, Fitzputri
Attorueyt representing ers. Rary L. Roues, et ul.o tbut n 20-fool alley located
betueee Fourth Street Mud Fifth Street, S. E., parallel to Mew Virginia Route 24 sad
Bullitt Avenue, be vacated, dlseoutinued nad closed, the City Planning CoMmission
submitted e written report, recoeueodiug that the request be granted.
Rt. Rbeeler moved that n public hearing on the mutter he held at 7:30
Tuesday, January 3, 1967. The Motion was seconded by Rt. Perhiuaon nad unanimously
ndopted.
In this connection, Council having referred to the City Planning Couulssio~
uud the Real Estate Committee se offer of Mrs. Mary L. Moses and Mrs. Gladys N.
Davis to convey to the City of Rounohe · fifteen-foot strip of land from their
property fronting on'the east side of Fourth Street, S. E** between new %'irginin
Route 24 and Bullitt Avenue, in exchange for the residue of Lots 15 amd 19, Block 14~
Official Survey S. E. 2, omned bl the City, lo the event the above alley Is closed,
the City Plaentng Commission submitted a written report, recomueuding that the offer
be accepted.
Mr. Mheeler Moved that the matter be tahoe under advisement. The uotim
mas seconded b7 Mr. Perhinson and unaniuousil adopted.
REPORTS OF COMRITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMEN~-JUYENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council herin9
directed that the suggestion of Councilman Oavid N. Llsk that an investigation he
Made of the feasibllitl of using the Roouohe Civilian Police to cover vandalism in
Roanoke be discussed with the City Manager and the Comuonwealth°s Attorney soMetiMe
durlog or after its regular meeting on Deceeber 12, 1966, the Matter was before the
body.
Mr. Lln~ ~oved taut action on the matter be deferred uotJJ the next regular
meeting of Council on December 19, 1966. Tho motion was seconded b~ Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEpARTMENT-JUYENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council at its
last regular meeting having deferred action on a communication from The United Statei
Conference of Mayors, advising that a National Auto Theft Prevention CaMpaign I$
scheduled to be launched in March. 19bT. and transmitting a draft of a model
Ordiunnce regulatln9 unattended vehicles with the suggestion that th~ ueasure be
adopted before the start of the public campaign which will contribute Much to its
success in the quick veductiou of auto thefts, the matter ~as again before the body.
Mr. MheeleF moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor and the Cttl
Att orney for ut udl, report and recommendation t o Council. The Motion was seceded
by Nv. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
TRAFFIC: ConnoJl baying directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
Measure approving the removal of three exlstin9 parktn9 meters on the south side
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of lirh Avenue, S. ~., betmeen Jefferson Street smd First Street, he presented ssmel
whereupon, Mr, ~hoeler offered the follouiog Resolution:
(mi?300) A RESOLUTION approving the removal of three existing psrhJug
meters on the south side or Kirh Avenue, S. M.. between Jefferson Street, ned 1st
Street, S.
(For full text of resolution, see resolution Book No. 30. page 73.)
Rt. Mheeler moved the adoption Of the resolution. The motion wes sec~ dad
by #r. PerhJnsou sad sdopted by the follnming rote:
AYES: gessrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, PerkJnson, Pollard, Mheeler nnd
Mayor Dillard ...................................... ?*
NAYS: None ..............................O.
pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: Council having directed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure in recognition of the services rendered by
the Special Incinerator Committee, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler Offered
the following Resolution:
(~17301) A RESOLUTION acceptin9 the final report of Council*s Special
Incinerator Committee; discharging said Committee from further responsibilities;
and commending and thanking the members of said Committee for their services rendere¢
the City.
(For full text Of Resolution, see 8esolution Book No. 30, page 74.)
Mr. Mbeeler m2ved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion Has seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...............................O.
gO'flONS AND MXSCELLANEOUS BUSI~SS:
SCUOOLS-S~ABIUM: Council having previously signified the intent and agree
meat of the City of Roanoke to make available certain space at Victory Stadium
to Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley for use in its educational and
Job training program upon certain terms and conditions, a 9romp of officials of
Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley appeared before the body, with Mr. E.
Cabell Brand acting as spokesman, Mr. Brand advising that the federal 9overnment has
allocated $53,000 for the remodeling project, but that bids have exceeded this estim~
and requested that Council contribute the difference of $23,769 in order that the
necessary space for the Opportunities Industralization Center Of the Roanoke Valley
might be made available.
After a discussion of the matter, Council being of the opinion that an
additional $1,000 should be contributed to cover the cost Of a ~ond and that the
lease agreement for the space should be executed as soon as possible so as not to
delay the project, Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
re,
(XlTS02) AN ORDINANCE tO amend and reordain Section x41. 'Total Action
Against Poverty.' of'the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing rot an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinnnce Book No. 30, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Link nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link. Ferklnson, Pollard. Wheeler nad Mayor
Dillard ........................................... 6.
NAYS: Nr. Boswell ......................!.
SALE OF PROPERTY-LIBRARIES: Mr. Wheeler moved that the question of rental
or sale of the aid Raleigh Court Broach Library be referred to · committee composed
of Messrs. Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Chairman. Julian F, Dirst, James N, Rincanon and
J. Robert Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,
~ENSPAI~RS: Mr. Boswell having untilled Council at its regular meeting
on ~ovember 21, 1966, of his intention to offer o Resolution providing for the
appointment of a committee to study and report on the question Of having nnother
daily newspaper in Roanoke, he offered the following Resolution:
'A RESOLUTIO~ providing for the appointment of o committee, to
make certain studies end report relating to local daily newspaper
publication.
WHERRAS, n considerable number of citizens of Roanoke have
expressed the thought that Eoanoke definitely and pressingly
needs another dully newspaper; and
WHERRAS. apparently no effort has been made or is being made
to bring about a fulfillment of this need.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that a citizens* fact-finding and study committee, chosen
by the Mayor, be appointed to study the subject Of another
nemspaper for Roanoke and to report back to Council within ninety
days.
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that said committee shall' be known
as the *City of Roanoke Committee for Newspaper Redevelopment and
Monopoly Clearance**'
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link.
In a discussion of the Resolutim, Mr. Boswell cited his reasons for
requesting the study.
Mr. Perkinson stated that even though he agrees with Mr. Boswell that it
would be good for the City of Roanoke to have another daily newspaper he does not
feel this in a governmental function, but a matter of free enterprise.
Mr. Wheeler voiced the opinion that there is nothing Council can do about
the matter and that it h~s more important things to do which it can accomplish.
Mr. Lash stated that he thinks the committee should be appointed so that
everyone cae feel Council has approached the matter with an open mind.
Mr. Jones pointed out that it takes a considerable amount of money to
begin the publication of a daily newspaper, that he feels some day someone
bring another newspaper to Roanoke, but now is not the time.
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Mr, Pollard rioted that he does not think it is any concern of Council,
Mayor Dillard rioted that he thinks nay pettiness concerning the existing
local neuspnpers con be overcome,
The Resolution uss lost by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Messrs, Boswell and Lisk .......................................
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard---§,
ZONING: Rsyor Dillard called attention to a vacancy aa the Board of
Zoning Appeals due to the death of Mr, Floyd M,.arill and col led for nominations
to fill the vacancy,
Mr. Perklnson placed in nomination the none of Tom Stockton Fox.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Tau Stockton Fox was elected as
a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr, Floyd #,
flrill, deceased, ending December 31, 1968, by the following rote:
FOR MR. FOX: #essrs. Boswell. Jones. List. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler
and Mayor Dillard ............................................................... ?'
[~NSIONS: Mayor Dllla~ called attention to a vacancy on the Bond of
Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System Of the City of Roanoke. Virginia.
due to the death Of Mr. Joseph A. BroBan, and called for nominations to fill the
vocuncy.
Mr. Lisk placed in nomination the name Of David S. Fergnson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. David S. Ferguson was elected ns
member Of the Board Of Trustees Of the Employees* Retirement System of the City of
Roanoke. Virginia, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph A. Brogan, deceased,
ending June 30. 1969. by the following vote:
FOR MR. FERGUSON: Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Llsk, Pertinsou. Pollard,
~heeler an~ Mayor Dilla~ .......................................................7.
On motion of Rt. Jones, seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted, th~
meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
AT~EST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COONCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 19, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday. December 19, 1966. at 2 p,m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESE~r; Councilmen John M. Bosuell, James E. Jones, David K. Lisko
Frank N. Perkiuson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent $. Uheeler and Mayor Oenton O.
Dillard .......................................
ABSENT: None ...................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Dirst, City Manager,
Klncenon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas. City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend Father
Frank E. Mahler, Assistant Pastor, Our Lady of Nazareth Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on (A)
painting the interior of several offices in the Municipal Building, (B) painting the
interior of the top floor of the Municipal Oullding Annex, (C) painting the interior
and exterior Of the National Guard Armory, (D) painting the interior or exterior of
several buildings at Roanoke municipal (hoodrum) Airport, (E) paintin9 the interior
or exterior of several areas at the City Market, (¥) painting the interior of the
Buena Vista Recreation Center, (G) painting the exterior Of the Juvenile Detention
Home, (B) painting the interior or exterior of several buildings at the City Home,
and (I) painting the interior Of several offices at the Nealth Center, uith an
alternate bid If nmarded the contract for all of the painting, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.mo, Monday, December 19, 1966. and to be
opened at that hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertJsement~ and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerkto proceed with the opening oF the bids; ~bereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from L. R. Brown, Sr., Paint
Company:
Item A.
Item B.
Item C.
Item D.
Item E.
Item F.
Item G.
Item H.
Total
$ 3,844.00
3,305.00
8,337.00
7,728.00
4,158.00
3,708.00
762.00
908.00
4,629.00
37,379.00
35,510.00
Mr. Jones 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 in accordance math the recommendation of the committee.
7he motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
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Mayor Dillard uppointed Messrs. Vincent S. Mbeeler, Chairman, Julinn £.
Hirst and William F, Clark ns members of the committee.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids on one
refuse compaction unit° complete mith cob and chassis and front end loading
assembly, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p,moo Monday,
December 19, 1966, and to be opened nt that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard
asked if anyone bad uny questions about the advertisement, nad 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:
DMC Model TM-U?30-A $ 16,720.00
Refuse Compaction Body Only 0.260.00
The Tidy Corooratlgq
Ford #odel C-950 $ 17,087.44
GMC Model TM-8680-A 17,258.00
Containers 200.00 each
Mr. Lisk moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City At*nme
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the
committee. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John M. Boswell, Chairman, Julian F.
Hirst and H. Cie*us Broyles ns members of the committee.
DEPARTME~ OF PUBLIC ~ORKS-GARBAGE REMOVAL; Pursuant to notice of
advertisement for bids On (1) one utility body with ladder and basket unit, (2) One
service body with aerial ladder and (3) four refuse bodies, said proposals to be
recelred by the City Clerk until 2 p.m** Monday, December 19, 1966, 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 mith the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Item 1
Murphy Body Distributors, Inc. $8,028.55
Pak-Mor Manufacturing Co. -
Smith-Moore Body Co., Inc. -
The Tidl Corporation
Cary Hall Machinery Co** Inc.
General Welding ~ Machine Co., Inc.
Item 2
$3,174.79
Item
$16,700.00
17,040.00
17,160.00
17,424.00
17,520.00
Mr. Mheeler moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointee
by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attornel
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. John M. Bosmell, Chairman, Julian F.
Hits* and B. Cie*us B~oyles as members of the committee.
DEPARTMEN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
December 19, 1966, and to be opened at that hour before Council, Mayor Dillard asked
if anyone had may 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; mhereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the foil.ming bids:
Antrim . · Diamond
Motors, Magic City International Chevrolet
Item HO, Inc, Motor Corn. Harvester Co. Corn.
· I $ 3,107.05 $ 3,260.65 $.3,354.45 $ 3,394.9T
* 2 2,225.06 2,146.31 2,069.62 2,177.46
008 3 13,445.52 13,517.16 13,994.52 13,155.44
0' 4 7,027.76 6,974.90 7,363.42 6.921.22
~' 5 6.00T.16 6.660.04 6.994.56 6.597.22
**ca 6 20.074.D4 20.728.40 20.994.02 20,121.04
** 7 6,839.60 6.740.§0 6.994.74 6.502.60
*** e 13,313.76 12,992.00 13,444.56 12.30T.16
· 9 2.627.44 2.447.40 2,T20.3T 2,366.34
'10 2,200.19 2.341.74 2,274.46
'11 2.095.95 2,100.00 2.274.09 1.9~6.13
'12 2.563.31 2.607.60 3,145.93 2,433.73
'°13 4.103.24 4,176.80 4.294.32 3.403.02
'14 1.910,39 1.914.29 2.042.11 1,954.69
* I truck
e** 4 trucks
Dickerson
GMC. Inc.
. $16. 576. O0
Mr. Jones moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Hayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. the City Attorneyi
to prepare the proper measure, or measures, in accordance with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. Vincent $. Mheeler, Chairman. John M.
Bo,mall, Julian F. Hirst and B. B. Thompson as members of the committee.
LICENSES: Hr. Hillis M. Anderson, Attorney, representing Mrs. Viola M.
Bess, operator of Dixieland Kiddie Rides, and others, appeared before Council and
pointed out that Section 104, Chapter 6, Title VI, of The Code of the City of Roanokd
1956, provides that every person having anywhere in the city a slot machine of any
doscriptJon into which is inserted nickels or coins of larger denominations to
dispose of articles of merchandise, or to perform a service, or for the purpose of
operating devices that operate on the coin-in-the-slot principle, used for gain,
except as a pay telephone, shall pay, for every such slot machine or device as the
case may be, a license tax of $30, Mr. Anderson pointing Out that several types Of
machines have been placed in special categories and requesting that the same thing
be done for kiddie rides with a license tax of $5 since the 9ross receipts for
each machine amounts to between $175 and $200 a year.
Mr. Pollard agreed with Mr. Anderson that the present license tax on
kiddie rides is unreasonably high considering the revenue derived from the operation
thereof and moved that the license tax be reduced from $30 to $5.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Auditor pointed Out that the
License Tax Study Committee has already made a study of the license tax on slot
machines and submitted its recommendations to Council.
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Mr. #heeler voiced the opinion that ·mother committee should be appointed
to stody this specific request ·nd moved that the matter be referred to · committee
appointed by the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by #r. Eosmell and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: #essrs, flosnell, Lisk, Perkfnson, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard .....
NAYS: Messrs. Jones and Pollard .....................~ ................. 2.
Mayor Dillard then appointed Messrs. Vincent S. Mheeler, Chairman,
Fr·nk N% Perklnson, Jr** end James E. Jones as memher~ of the committee,
SCHOOLS-STADIUM: Council at its lust regular meeting having appropriated
$24,789 In connection mlth the remodeling of space at Victory Stadium for use by
the Opportunities Industrialization Center of the Roanoke Valley with the under-
standing th·t the lease agreement for the space would be executed as soon us possibl
so as not to delay the project, a group of officials of Total Action Agaiost Poverty
in Roanoke Valley appeared before the body. with Mr. Ray~ood T. Algal acting as
spokesman, and requested that the organization be permitted to proceed ~ith the
awarding of the contract for the remodeling project despite the fact that the lease
agreement has not as yet been executed.
After a discussion of the question, Yr. Wheeler moved that the matter
be referred to the City Manager to work out. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk
a~d unanioously adopted.
PETITIONS AND CORRUN1CATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
~ecomnending that $100 be transferred from Printing and Office Supplies to Office
Furniture and Equipment - Replacement under Section ~47, "Fire Department,~ Of the
1966=67 budget, to provide for the purchase of a naa chair for the Fire Dispatchers
in the Communications Room.
Mr. Boswell moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and offered the folloutng emergency Ordinance:
(~17303) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section n47, 'Fire Depart-
men,,~ of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 02.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Has seconded
by Hr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report, trans-
mitting a communication from Mrs. Allene T. Powell, 172~ Jerome Street, S.
advising that it is her understanding an application may be made to Council to
direction between Riverdale Road end Kdgerton Avenue, S. E., parallel to Sixteenth
Street and Jeroae Streeto and that she is opposed to nny attempt to close the elleyo
Mr, Nheeler moved that the report eed communication be filed for the
future information of Council. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollard and
unanimously edopted,
SALE OP PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a mritten report, advising
that the Walker Machine and PoundrT Corporation has expressed aa interest ia
purchasing from the City of Roanohe property located on the mesa side of Hrldge
Street, 5. W., between Russell Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, described ss Lot 39,
Blech T, Roanohe Development Company, Official Tax No. 1420931.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee composed of
#essrs. Roy E. Pollard, Sr., Chairman, Julian F. Rirst, James N. £incanon and
J. RobeFt Thomas for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanfmcnsly adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the folloMing report, recom-
mending that Council approve payment of $475 to Mr. and MFS. L, G. Giles for
damages to their property at 409 Elm Avenue, S. £., in connection with the Route 24
Project:
*Roanoke, Virginia
December 19, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Mr. J. R. Garrett, City Right of Way Agent, has advised that
in the construction of the Route 24 Project, it has been learned
that the project mark will damage and mahe useless a concrete
driveway located at the property of 40g Elm Avenue, 5. E. This
property is oMued by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Giles and is Official Tax
NO. 4020405. The value of the damage has been appraised by the
ama appraisers on the project and the property ameers have agreed
in writing to accept the payment of the sum of $475 which is the
appraised value.
The settlement has tentative approval of the District Office
of the State Highway Department and it Mould be anticipated that
upon authorized approval of the City Council, the settlement would
be approved by the State Highway Department.
An ordinance has been prepared by the City Attorney to this
matter and Jt ts recommended that the City Council adopt said
ordinance On an emergency basis as indication of authorization of
approval. Funds for the damages mould be drawn from the appro-
priation Of the City Council to the project.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Ilirst
Julian F. Rirst
City ManageF"
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~1T304) AN ORDINANCE relating to the settlement of certain property
damages incident to the improvement of Elm Avenue, S. E., State Route 24; providing
for the payment Of such damages; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 63.)
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Mr. Perkiusoo moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The m,ainu wis secoudl
by Mr. Link iud adopted by the f,Il,wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. D,swell, Jones. Link, Ferklason, Pollard, #heeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS~ Nome .......................... O.
AIRPORT: Council having awarded u contract to S. Le#is Lionberger
Company for the construction of un addition to the administration building at
Roanoke Municipal (#o,drum) Airport. the City Manager submitted u written report,
recommending the employment of Eubank, Caldmell, Dobbins, Sherertz and Franklin,
Architects end Engineers, to provide the plans, drawings and specifications and
supervise the construction of the addition at a fee not to exceed $1,800.
Mr. Rheeler moved that Council concur ia the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,wing emergency Ordinance:
(~17305) AN ORDINANCE providing for the employment of architectural
services in connection math the construction of an addition to the Administration
Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, upon certain terms and provisions; providing
for the payment of the cost of such services; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote~
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
AUBITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted a written report,
transmitting the preliminary drawings for the Civic Center as prepared by Associate(
Architects and Engineers of Roanoke.
Mr. Link moved that the r~port and drawings be taken under advisement.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN: Council having taken under advisement proposed new
regulations governing overtime payment, the City Manager submitted a written report,
expressing the hope that there will be an opportunity as soon as practical to
discuss the proposed new regulations with Council and to review the questions
involved in the various portions of the proposal.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report be taken under advisement. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously adopted.
CITY GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report, advising that
a detailed report is being prepared on a proposal for certain revisions in the
facilities of the City Garage for better accommodation of maintenance work.
At the request of the City Manager, Mr. PerkJnson moved that consideratlo!
Of the matter be deferred. Yhe motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
GASOLINE: The committee appointed to tabulate bids for furnishing and
delivering automotive gasoline to various departments of the City of Ronnoke for
the period beginning Janoory 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1967, submitted the
following report, recommending that the respective low bids be accepted:
"December 16, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
8ids were opened and read before City Council at its regular
meeting on December 12. i96~ for furnisbiflg and delieerJng
Automotive Gasoline to various departments of the City of Roanoke
for the period beginning January 1, lgG? and ending December 31,
1967.
Gulf Oil Corporation submitted the louest bid for supplying regular
and premium gasoline to the City Garage and premium gasoline to
the Fire Department as follows:
City G~ra~
Regular Gasoline:
Posted Consumer Tank ~agon Price $ .1~60 per gallon
Less Discount .052~ per Ralloo
Net $ .1132 per gallon
Premium Gasoline:
Posted Consumer Tank ~agoo Price $ o2010 per gallon
Less Discount .0593 per gallon
~et $ .1417 per gallon
Less Discount ,0~9~ per gallon
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(~17306) A~ OBDINANC~ accepting the proposal of Gall 011Corporatlo. for
furnishing regular and premium grade gasoline to the City Garage and for furnishing
premium grade gasoline to the Clty*s Mater Department for the calendar lear 1967~
accepting the proposal~ of Texaco, Incorporated, rot furnishing premium grade
gasoline to the Ctty°s Fire Depnrtuent for said calendar lear; rejecting all other
bids received for furnishing the City's aforesaid gas*line requirements;
providing for aa emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page 04,)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Mheeler and adopted by the foil*ming vote:
AYES: Ressrs. Roswell, Jones, Link, Perhinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ADYER~IblNG: Council having directed the City Manager and the City
Attorney to determine whether or not the City of Roanoke can publish legal notices
in a local weekly newspaper rather than a local daily newspaper under the provisions
of the City Charter and, if so, what, if any, savings could be effected thereby,
the committee submitted the following report, voicing the opinion that the city*s
purposes sought to be obtained by newspaper publications are best accomplished
by its continued use of daily newspapers which are published in the city rather
than by use Of the facilities Of a weekly newspaper of limited circulation:
*December 16, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and Rembers
of Roanoke City Council,
Roanoke, YJrginia
Centlemen:
The undersigned were heretofore directed by the Council to
consider and report to the Council on the matter of publication,
in a Weekly rather than a daily newspaper, of certain o[ the
City*s legal advertisements. This report is with reference to
that assignment.
At the present time there is published in the City only one
weekly newspaper, and the assignment to the undersigned has led
to several most pleasant and frank discussions with the editor
and publisher Of that weekly newspaper who has, as will be
hereinafter stated, approached the matter with frankness and
obvious sincerity.
Needless to say, the purpose of publication is, in almost all
instances, to obtain the broadest and most'complete advertisement
or announcement Of the matter published, a requirement of all
legal advertisements being that the news media or organ in which
the publication is carried have a general circulation over the
area involved ia or by the matter published. In the publication
of ordinances, resolutions and notices of public hearing, all of
which in most instances affect the entire general public,
newspaper Which has general circulation oyer the entire of such
area is, obviously, of greater advantage than one whose circula-
tion, in number, frequency and area, is limited. Publication Of
invitations for bids on public improvements, the purchase and
sale of property, orders of publication and other legal adver-
tisements are generally best made in newspapers having not only
a wide and extensive local circulation hut whose circulation
are extends outside the locality of the publication.
The only weekly newspaper published in the City of Roanoke has
been described to the undersigned as one whose ctrculationt.
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for many years, hms very successfully focused attention on
rendering its services to n segeent of the publico but tot
necessarily to the general public~ end in performing that
effort, It should be ~teted that it bas apparently succeeded
in eminent fashion, thereby furnishing to its subscribers end
readers, ns well ns to those rrna uhom it accepts advertising
matter, n type of service uhich might otherwise be unnvnilnble
la other newspapers.
In view of the above, the undersigned are therefore of opinion,
shared by the editor and publisher of the nbovementioned ueekly
neuspnper, that the Clty*s purposes sought to be obtained by
newspaper publications are best nccowplished by its continued
use of daily newspapers which are published in the City rather
than by use of the facilities of a weekly newspaper of limited
circulation.
Respectfully,
Si Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrsto
City Manager
SI J, N. Kine~flgn
James N. Kincanon.
City Attorney*
Mr. Rheeler moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
deferred action on a discussion wi~h the City Manager and the Commonaealth*s
Attorney regarding the suggestion of Councilman David ~o Link that an investigation
be made of the feasibility of using the Roanoke Civilian ~olice to cover vandalism
ia Roanoke, the matter was again before the body.
Mtn Limb moved that action on the ~atter be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council on December 27, 1966. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Boswell pointed out that nine complaints on
specific instances of vandalism have been referred to the City Manager for study and
noted that the City Manager be requested to submit his report on these complaints
at the next regular meeting of Council on December 27, 1966. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Eollard and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
Ir~fRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. I7288, rezoning property located on the north side
of Shenandoah Avenue, N. an, between Stevens Road and Thirty-sixth Street, described
as Lots 7, 0 and 9, Oakview Heights, official Tax ~os. 2730222, 2730223 and 2730224,
from RS-2, Single Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
baring preriously been before Council for tt~ first reading, read and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Nheel~r offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(=17288) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.l, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet 5o. 273, Sectional lq66i]'
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page ?5.)
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Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordiuance.~ The motion was seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones~ ~isk, Perkins,n, Pollard, ~beeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: W, on .......................... O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17269, rezoolog property located on the south side
of Marshall Avenueo S. M., between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, described as
Lots I - 13, inclusive, ,lock 4, Lewis Addition, Official Tax Nos. 1120301 - 1120314
inclusive, from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-4, Central Business
District Expansion Area, having p~eviously been before Council for its first reading
read add laid over, wes again before the body, Mr. Mheeler offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#l?2§g) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 19560 as amended, and Sheet NO. 112, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
I'v. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, LAsh, Perkins.n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17290, rezoniog all the area bordered b~ Mertx
Road, N. E., on the florth, Norton Avenue on the south, between Ridgefield Road and
H,Ilium Road, from HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to RD, Duplex Residential
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Jones offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(n17290) AN ORDINANCE to amend Yitle XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 313, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Yhe motion was seconded
by Mr. LAsh and adopted by the following vote;
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk and Mayor Dillard ...................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Perkinson, Pollard and Wheeler .......................... 3.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 17291, rezoning property located on the southeast
corner of Walnut Avenue and Piedmont Street, S. E., described as the north portion
Of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 23, Roanoke Gas and Water Company, Official Tax No.
4031115, from RG-I, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body.
Ia this connection, Br. B. Culdmell Butler, Attorney, representing the
petitioners rev reaoniug, appeared before Council and presented the folloming
comtunicutiou from Hr. James B. Robertsou. prospective purchaser of the above
property, agreeing to the conditions On which the recommendation of the Cit~
Plnnnlng Commission that the request for reaoulng be granted mere based:
'December 16, 1966
To the Bonoruble The Council of the City of Roanohe
Roanohe, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Please be advised that the undersigned, James B, Robertsono
has agreed to purchase the property which is the subject or the
above petition from Hr. Harold R. Rowe. upon the condition that
the property can he rezoned for tbe construction of a building to
be used b! Terminix Conpanyo of which I am the sole prOprietor.
I have seen the letter of October 27, 1966, from the Rounohe
City Planning Commission. This is to confirm again as stated
before the Planning Commission that there will be no blind corner
created at the subject property and that the proposed building
will be set bach 40 feet from Malnut Avenue and 30 feet from
Piedmont Street. No overnight truck storage on the site is
planned, and it is ny intention to develop this property in a
way in Mhich it will be a compliment to the neighborhood.
I am familiar with the following paragraph in the letter of
October 27, 1966, from the City Planning Commission, reading as
follows:
The City Planning Commission recommends to City Council
that this request be granted, with the understanding
that: 1) on trucks would be stored on the site overnight,
2) the enclosed chemical storage space would be approxi-
mately SOO sq. ft., 3) the building setback from Nalnut
Avenue ~ou~ be 40 [eet and 30 feet from Piedmont Street.
4) appropriate landscapin9 would be done, 5) the building
to be placed on the site would be well designed, aesthet-
ically pleasing and reasonably agreeable in character to
that expected in Office and Institutional districts, and
6) there would be no external odor from the chemicals
stored On the site.
This is to emphasize that the above conditions of the Roanoke
City Planuin9 Commission were entirely in accord with my plans
even prior to its meeting. In order that there may be no question
in your minds, this letter will confirm again that my understanding
with reference to the above is entirely in accord with that of the
City Planning Commission and that, upon construction of the proposed
building, I will be governed by the above limitations.
Your favorable consideration of Mr. Rome's request for
rezoning will be much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
S/ James B. Robertson
James B. Robertsoo*
Mr. Eugene C. Dicherson, Attorney, representing residents in the area
opposed to the proposed rezoning, appeared before Council and presented the
following statement, voicing the opinion that according to a decision recently
handed down by the Supreme Court of ¥irginia on a request similar to the one now
being considered the Council of the City of Roanoke has applied erroneous principles
of law and exceeded its authority in voting to rezone the above lots:
~HE HONORABLE BENTON O. DILLARD, MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Gentlemen:
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Om the 29th day. of March, 1960, the Mounohe City Council
ordered that the before-described real estate remain cs
Special Residence:real estate.' The said real estate herein-
above described remained end zoned as Special Hesfdentful
until the 15th day of June, 1966; approximately 6 years, at
uhich time Harold E, Roue and Theresa A. Roue, husband and
wife. by counsel, applied again for the aforesaid rezoolug.
The Roanoke City Planning Commission recommended that said
reaooing be not granted to said Harold E. Rowe and Theresa A.
Rome, husband and mile; end said real estate remain as Special
Residence,
On the 15th day of August, 1966, the Roanoke City Council
also decided that said real estate remain as Special Residential
District.
And How, on the 6th day of October, 1966, Harold'E, Rowe
and Theresa A. Roue, husband and mired by counsel, applied
again far said change of zoning from Special Residential
District to C-2 General Commercial District. The Honorable
Roanoke City Planning Commission recommended that said zoning
be granted.
On the lath day of December, 1966, the Honorable Roanoke
City Council decided 6 members to I that said renaming be
granted, on its first reading.
The Attention of the Honorable Roanoke City Council is
called to the Case of C. 6 C. vs. Susan Lynn Sample, et al,
found Jn Advance Sheets No. 4 of 207 Virginia Reports, page
430, dated on the lOth day of October, 1966, which is an appeal
from the Hustings Court of the City Roanoke which was affirmed.
The Court of Appeals recited, as follows:
'It is conceded that the property in question is zoned
*Special Residence District* and that it cannot be used
legally as an off-street parking lot unless a variance from
the zoning regulation is granted.'
And same applies to the lots Of Harold E. Rowe and Theresa A.
Rowe, husband and nile, in question.
The Court Of Appeals recited further, as follows:
62 (13) of the Charter of the City of Roanoke and hy an
ordinance setting forth its jurisdiction in Title 15, Chapter
4, Section 41 of Roanoke City Code. Paragraph (a) 3 of
Section 41 provides:'
'To authorize upon appeal in special cases such variance
from the terms of the chapter as mill not he contrary to the
public interest, mhere owing to special conditions a literal
enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in
unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of this chapter
shall be observed and substantial justice done.* $ * * *
'In the case at bar there bas been no showing of any
unnecessary hardship relating to the lot in question. On the
contrary, the record discloses that the lot is level and
adequately suitable for the construction of improvements
permitted under special residence zoningclassification. The
Board of Zoning Appeals hold that to deny the variance "would
result in an unnecessary hardship for the corporation.~
Further, the chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals testified
that C. ~ C. *simply needed the parking for the business,*
and that it was the only hardship that existed. The hardship
related solely to C. ~ C.*s property upon which it conducted
its real estate business and not to the ina upon ~hich the
variance was sought. Moreover, the hardship, if any, was
self-created as C. ~ C. purchased the lot in question before
the purchase of the business property with inadequate parking
facilities.*
'Our conclusion is that the trial court correctly held that
the Board Of Zoning Appeals applied erroneous principles Of
law and exceeded its authority lu granting the variance
requested.'
'ACCORDINGLY, the judgment appealed from is
AFFIRMED**
The record shams that the real estate in question au·ed by
Harold K. Rowe a·d Theresa A. Rowe, husband and wife, is level
· ·d Is end h·s bee· ·t all times suitable for residential
purposes; that Harold E. Roue and Theresa A. Roue, husband and
wife, ·s the record shams desires to sell the land to the
Termiaix Compa·y, mbo simply needs the property for business
purposes, in other words, the property is supposed to be sold
to the Terwinix Company for the purpose of erecting · building
for its business and for no other teas,·.
The record shams that shout 95 perso·s have sag·ed ·
petitions askl·g that the Roanoke City Cou·cil permit the real
estate in question to remai· as Special Residential District.
The case Just cited has indicated that the Roanoke City
Co·ncll has applied err,neons principles of lam and exceeded
its authority in granting the variance of Harold E. Rowe and
Theresa A. Rowe. husband and wife.
The holdings of the Ho·arable Roa·oke City Council. therefore,
is null and void. and it has no further Jurisdiction in this matter.
The Honorable Roanoke City Council is hereby referred to the
records In this particular matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dillard ...................................................
NAYS: Hr. Boswell .............................. 1.
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Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Wt. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Wessrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Wayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17293, vacating, discontinuing and
closing that portion of Russell Aveauee S. W.. extending east from Norfolh and
Western Ralluay CoBpaa! property to the intersection of Penn Street. having
previously been before Council for its first reading, readand laid over, mas again
before the body, Wr. Wheeler offering the following for Its second reading and
final adoption:
(Xl?293) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain portion of Russell Avenue. S. W.. extending in a westerly direction
from a perpendicular line drawn from the northerly side of Russell Avenue to the
point of intersection of the southerly side of Russell Avenue and the northwesterly
side of Penn Street (formerly Morris Street) and extending a total distance along
the center line of Russell Avenue 510 feet, more or less. to the easterly right-of-
way line of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company, and embracing within the
aforesaid portion of Russell Avenne, hereinabove described and sought to be closed,
the overlappin9 portion of what was formerly designated as Railroad Avenue, S. W.,
the aforesaid Railroad Avenue having never been developed and having long since
been abandoned.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page MO.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Lisk, Perkiuson, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................. O. (Mr. Jones excused from voting becanse
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MO~IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
FRANCHISES-CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY: Council at its
meeting on March 15, 1965, having taken under advisement the question of a telephone
franchise, Hr. LJsk asked for a progress report on negotiations betmeea the City of
Roanoke and The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia.
The City Manager gave a verbal progress report.
ZONIN6~ The City Clerk reported that Mr. Tom Stockton Fox has qualified
as a member of the floard of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Floyd
Brill, deceased, ending December 31.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Perklnsoo and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. David S. Ferguson has qualified
as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Employees* Retirement System of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph A. Brogan,
deceased, ending June 30, 196B.
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Nheeler, seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting mas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATT EST:
(;lty Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, EEOULAB MEETING,
Tunndny, December 27, 1966.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular ueeting in the Council
Chcmher in the Nnnicipnl Building, Tnesdcy, December 2?, 1966, at 2 p.a., the
regular ueetJng hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
RESENT: Ccuecilsee John M. Boswell, James E. Jones, David £. Link,
Frank N. Perkinsou, Jr., Roy R. Pollard. Sr., Vincent S. Uheeler cud Mayor Benton O.
Dillard .........................................
ABS£1gr:None ...........................
OFFICERS F2ESEWT: Mr. Julian F. ffirst, City Manager, Mr. Janes N. Kimono,2
City Attorney, and Mr. Alfred N. Gibson. Assistant City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened mith n prayer by the Beverend George
Bowers, Pastor, St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
RINUTES: Copy of the minntes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
December 12, 196b. having been furnished each member of Council. on motion of Br.
Jones, seconded by Hr. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof wes dis-
pensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC HATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: Communications from the Compensation Board,
tentatively fixing the salaries and expenses of the offices of the Attorney for
the Commonwealth, City Treasurer, City Sergeant and the Commissioner of the Revenue
for the six-month period beoinning January 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1967, and
fixing the salaries and expenses of the Clerk of Courts for the calendar year beginnj
January l, 1967, sere before Counct].
In this connection, a committee composed of Mayor Benton O. Dillard,
Chairman, Boy B. Pollard, Sr., afld Vincent S. Wheeler submitted a written report,
advising that it has made a study of the awards and recommends that the salary
increases c,anal,ed therein be approved for the six-month period, the committee
also presentin9 a communication from the Clerk of Courts, statin9 that no salary
increases were requested of the Compensation Bo3rd for the period in question.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the report Of the committee be adopted. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Mr. Boswell v,tin9 no.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating a
total of $60B to the budget of the CommissiOner of the Ravenna, $735 to the budget
of the City Treasurer, $275.01 to the budget of the Attorney for the Commonwealth,
$410 to the budget of the City Sergeant and $400 to the budget of the City Jail
covering the salary increases for the six-month period:
(~1730B) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinnnce, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page fi6.)
Hr. ~heeler moved the nd,prig, of the Ordimance. The m,tiao mas seconded
by Hr. Pollard lsd adopted by the f,Il,ling vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. Lisko Perkiusou. Pollard. Wheeler nad Wayor
DJllord ............................. ~ .............. 6.
NAYS: Nr. B,smell ......................I,
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A comuunicatioe from Wp. Jnme~ O. Trout.
Cbuirmnn. R,on,he Transportation Mas,au transmitting a ch,ch frou The Johnson-
Carper Foundation, Incorporated. ia the amount of $500. as.a donation to the
Tramsportntion Museum fund. mlth the suggestion that the d,nation be used tomnrd
expenses for rehabilitating and refurbishing neu exhibits the committee hopes to
hare on display during the next season, was before Council.
Mr. Jones n,red that the check be deposited in the city treasury and
offered the f,Il,nine caere,ney Ordinance appropriating a like ,mount to the 1966-67
budget:
(=17309) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~75, "Recreation,
Parks and Recreational Areas," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Hook No. 30, page O7.)
by Rt. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. D,snell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,ri. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................................ 7.I
~EPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-pARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that dooation$ il the total amount of $1,467.95 have been received and
deposited in the city treasury for the construction of the Wiley Drive Fountain.
and recomuended that o like amount be appropriated to the 1966-67 budget.
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(31T310) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section ~170. "Capital."
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 3D, page 99.)
Mr. Perklnson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,sMell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayo]
Dillard ............................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................O.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPART MENT-DEpART~NT OF PUBLIC WELFARE: The City Manager
submitted the f,Il,mia9 report, recommending that $2.500 be appropriated as a
revolving fund for payment by the city of private physicians and professional ser~ice~
I in connection with the Medicare Program subject to reimbursement by
the
Federal
Government:
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#Rosnoke, Virglnis
December 2?° 1966
Hoooroble Mayor and Clt~ Council
Roonoke, ¥Jrolnia
Gemtleueo:
Im severnl of the discussions before the Clk~ Council on the
institution or the Redicere Proorum in the Cit! or Roanoke sod
· Its o@erotioo under the City Heolth Department, the follomJng hue
been sdvlsed nnd couuented upon ns necessnry to the operstion of
The Medicare Progrom or the CIL7 uonld be reloted to physlcnl
$/ Julian F. fl~st
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.(Xl?311) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaim Section m42, 'Medlcsre,'
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, ned providing for an eeergeecy.
(For rail text,or Ordinance, see Ordinsnce Book No. 30, p,ge 89.)
Mr. Llsh moved the adoption or the Ordinance. The notion nas seconded
by Mrs PerhJuson and adopted bl the folloxJug vole:
AYES: Messrs. Jones,
Dillard ................................... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Bosuell ..............
BUDGET-DEPARTMEI~ OF i~BLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted the
follomiag report recommending that the erroneous calculation of the salary of a
construction inspector in the Engineering Division of the Department of Public
Marks be corrected to Step 2 at $380 per month for six months and Step 3 at $400
per month for six months and suggesting that Council might consider some arrange-
mens mhereby such corrections could he hnndled administratively:
"Roanoke, Virginia
December 27, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
6em*leman:
Mr. Lemis J. morrell, Inspector in the Engineering Division,
has been employed by the City since Janm Fy, 1961. In July,
1965, he tam promoted from Survey instrument Man to his present
position. Six months after this promotion, in accordance with
established procedure, he received normal Increase to Step
effective January 1, 1966o He mould, therefore, be due for on
increase to Step 3 on January 1, 1967.
Inadvertently be*neon the preparation of the 1966-57 budget
and its fJnu'l adoption, Mr. Norrell*s step increase became shown
as occurring on January 15. It m~ld be in order that a ~orrec-
tiaa be made in this that the step change be shown as OCCurring
on January 1, 1967. The amount involved in this adjustment is $10.
Xt is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide for the revision as above set forth. There are
adequate funds within the Eugineering Division to Offset this
change in the ~rsonnel budget.
In this connection, this is the second recent incident mhere-
in such a matter has had to be brought to the City Council to
make provision for these circumstances thicb ere established under
personnel policy. In the mass of material that has to be put
together in the preparation of a budget, particularly in viem Of
the large number of employees, it is easily possible for matters
such as this to develop; and no doubt as time progresses, there will be
others Occurring. It is suggested that the City Council might
consider some arrangement of authority whereby these corrections, then
they appear necessary, could be handled administratively rather than
representing additional burdens in paper mark and time Of considera-
tion that they do by bringing them before the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Birst
Julisn F. Birst
City Manager"
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager mith regard to correcting the salary Of the construction inspector and
offered the folloming emergency Ordim nco:
(~17312) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaie Section =$6, "Engineering
Services°" of the 1966-67 Appro~iation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 89.)
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Mr. Wheeler moved the adoptJoe of the Ordlnnnce, The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Pollard and sdopted by the rollouing rote:
AYES: #users. Bosmell, Jones, Link, PerhJesoe, Pollard, Wheeler end
Msyor Dillard ........................................... 7.
NAYS: Nose ...................................O.
len discussion or the Jsggeation of the City Manurer thor such correc-
tions be handled administratively in the future, Mr. Bosuell suggested thst enythic
less than $100 be bandied administratively and reported to Council by the City
Manager.
Mr. Lisk agreed math Mr. Boswell that the corrections should be handled
administratively us long as they are mltAin the tote upproprfatfoe for salaries.
Mayor Dillard pointing out that under the precent City Charter
salaries have to he Itemized and that the salaries can only be changed by an
amendment to the budget, and Mc. Boswell voicing the opinion that this is one of th,
changes in the City Charter the local representatives in the 196B General Assembly
should be requested to study, no further actium was taken on the matter.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVe.: The City Manager submitted the
folioning report advising that he would like to burn all discarded Christmas trees
at one time at the East Cate Sanitary Landfill on an experimental basis this year:
'Roanoke. Virginia
December 27. 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In a number of places u program has been conducted over the
years of providing a single location for the burning of Christmas
trees. A suggestion has been made that we consider such a
program here.
If entered into. the plan mould he to set up a certain date at
which time trees would be brought by individuals or through City
collection to a single point at the landfill. Supervision of the
barnJ~ mould be constant and by the Fire Department. Such a
procedure mould benefit a problem that the City has had Jn handling
the disposal of these trees at the landfill.
Me would like to attempt this program on an experimental
basis this year and I advise City Council of it with the inquiry
as to whether the Council .ouldhave any questioning of such a
proposal and mould anticipate any problems that have not been
foreseen.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
After a discussion ~ the matter. Conncil indicating a willingness to try
the experiment for one year with a view of ascertaining uhether or not the burning
of the trees will bother residents in the vicinity. Mr. Perkinson moved that
Council concur in Ge report of the City Manager. The motion sas seconded by Mr.
Boswell and unanimously adopted.
CROSSOVERS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Council having directed the City
Manager to make an investigation Of all permits granted ia recent years for the
construction of crossovers ia excess of thirty feet, of all abatdoaed crossovers
aid of the condition of sideualhs ia douatouu Roanoke, the City Manager submitted
the follouiag report mlth regard to requiring business establishments to control
access along their frontage by oeans of Installing standard curb, gutter and drive-
lines:
'Roanoke, Virginia
December 27, 1966.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roaooke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At the City Conncll meeting of September 12, 1966, there
mas an expression of concern by the Council in regard to the
fact that numerous business establishments had developed along
the streets of the City mithout curb and gutter and alth no
, effective mamas of controlling access to public streets. This
condition is moat noticeable where it involves what are terued
the convenience-type= drive-ia stores. The matter developed
within the City Council in the course of discussion of n drive-
in store Just recently located on Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W.
The Council asked that the matter be looked into and that
a study be made Of the business areas Of the City where these
conditions exist. This study has been made and completed and
there is attached, es prepared by the Traffic Engineering Divi-
sion a copy of the results of this study and the recommendations
that would be made for the proposed limits for entrances. Our
reading of the C~ y Code leeds us to believe that the Code
technically applies to entrances onto streets wherein curb and
gutter and/ar sidewalk is involved. We, however, construe from
the City Council's dJscussIo~ that the Council feels such control
limits should apply to all locations irrespective of the existence
of curb and gutter and/or sidemalk.
The attached list Is submitted for the Council's information
end to give some indication of the situation.
It mould be intended to notify the property ambers involved
their frontage, adjacent to public streets in conformance math
these regulations. Such control could be accomplished by means
a minimum, by installing concrete barrier curb along property
lines.
Since portions of Franklin Rood. south of McC]anahan Street.
and since Orange Avenue, east Of Tinker Creek, are scheduled for
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Dirst
City Wanager'
In a discussion of the report of the City Manager, Mayor Dillard pointed
out that the report does not deal with requiring the property owner to restore the
sidemolk and curb to its original condition upon the abandonment of the use of a
crossover ns provided for in the City Code and also cited two recent instances
mhere business establishments having sidewalk, curb and gutter have constructed
crossovers for the convenience of the motorist rather than the protection of the
pedestrian.
The City Manager explained that a letter has been sent to owners of
property where crossovers have been abandoned callin9 attention to the provisions
of thc City Code and that if the property owners do not comply with these provisions
stronger action will be taken.
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Hr. Jones suggested that the City #manger urine the business establishment
along the streets of the city mitkont curb tad gutter nnd advise then that the
city is interested ia installing curb nad gutter In front or their properties ia
accordance with the ptovlnlOBS of the City Code ns and ahea budget appropriations
The nntter having been discussed nt length, Mr. Pollard saved that the
report be taken under advisement. The notion mss seconded by Wro Wheeler nad
eneaieously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTWENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELAT IONS COURT: Council having
referred rations complaints of vandalism to the City Manager for a foil investiga-
tion and re port and having requested him to st udy the question of assigning 8 specfs
police detail to cover vandalism in the city, the City Mannger submitted the follow-
ing re port with regard to the handling of the specific cases referred to him and the
question of assigning a special police detail to cover vandaliss ia the city:
*Roanoke, Virginia
December 27, 1966
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The following is sobnitted as additional report to the ~ tier
already placed on the Agenda in response to the Councll*s request
for a report at this meeting as to instances of vandalism. The
following are in supplemental comment as to the handling or action
in the cases. The dates indicate the dates of the items on the
Agenda of the Council.
October 24. 1966
Mr. Cash J. Shoal, Cash Shoal & Co., Inc., An official
report has not been filed with the Police Department; however,
out, apparently with a 8B gun on this same night. These buildi~ s
have been placed under surveillance on several occasions and
following the report to the City Council they mere placed under
surveillance at that time. On Halloween night aa officer, along
with several Civilian Officers, were assigned to the protection
of the buildings in this immediate area.
November 2, 1966
Mrs. Tony Mancini, 1220 Rorer Avenue, S. W. Many calls and
a number Of letters have been received from Mrs. Maocini. Officers
of the depsrtme~t, including the Youth Division, have responded on
that are beyond this particular matter which it is felt should not
be included ia a public report.
November 2, 1966
Mrs. Floyd Nard, 17 Elm Avenue, S. W. Reports of broken
windows at the Floyd Ward School of Dance were received On October
24, November 5 and 9. All three instances were the result of
rocks bein9 thrown through the windons. These were investigated
at the time and ore continued on the investigation records end thus
far no arrests have been made.
November 6, 1966
Mr. ROy Cook, C & C.Auto Sales, 1628 Orange Avenue, N. W.
This has been investigated and no arrests made ia the report of
tire and wheel stolen from a 1959 Ford on the lot. Another
report had been made to the Police by Mr. Harry A. Craigh~ad, at
this location, that someone had been stealing coils, distributors and
November 8, 1966
Mrs, Jalism H, Martin, 3223 Peehmood Drive, S. E. There is aa
report JR Police files oB this complaint. The Police Log has been
checked aRd the PIalOOR LJeatenial, mbo mould bore beer on dely at the
time, his eisa beer checked and there is aa record or remembrance of
amy coll.
November 6, I966
Mr. £, D. Prlllames, Friendly Notors, 2435 HollJmRoad, N. £.
Reported to the Police on October 20 that during the tug previous
nights 8 vent gloss mae brahma on a cur and he also thought cars
mere being driven from bis lot end returned. There Js no evidence
oB uhich to base an investigation. A second complaint made on
October 22 mas the theft or a 1959 Chevrolet. Several suspects mere
questioned hut aa charges filed due to lack of evidence,
November 22, 1966
Miss Sallie W. Cache, $06 Highland Avenue, S. 4. This is
apparently e general complaint. A check of the Log does not indicste
~ cell from that address on Halloween night or in uny other previous
instance.
November 22, 1966
Ur. Henry F. Faery, Tfdemater Supply Co.. /ac.. 5hennndoah
Avenue. A report mas made on November 7,196b, from Mr. Faery
regarding someone shooting holes in n plate glass mindow. Ne
reported this mas the second time it had occurred. Investigation
nas made. There mas no evidence or information to assist. So
arrests have been made.
November 22. 1966
Mr. Martin C. Phflpott, 1813 Cambridge Avenue. S, J. He
reported on the night of October 3l vandalism to his automobile.
Yhe Youth Division talked mith n suspect that Mr. Vhilpott had
previously had trouble mith but was unable to bring the case to
coart for lack of evidence.
December 6, 1966
Mr. V. Mo Heazel, 1690 Arlington Road, S. 4. There is ua
report tn the Police files on o complaint from Mr. Heazel and it
is gathered from his letter that previous writing has 9enersl
observation.
Thee are several approaches that can be taken to commenting on
the subject of vandalism. It is difficult to know which is the must
appropriate approach to take. In lar§e measure the extent Of
comments depends upon the framework within which the subject is being
considered,
Vandalism has come to be construed as any act. not othevmive
classified, which involves the cause of damage to the property of
another or the interference with property of another, This is a wide
scope of activities, in addition, it has become co~ trued to range
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It is eot felt that Roanoke is la ua7 unusual situation
as for as the above statistics are co·corned, ir a coaparlsoa
mere sade of Roanoke uith other cities old ~onoo, tokl·g Into
.account ratios of.population, Industrial and business uctivitl,
econoslc levels nad traosie·t trnrfic, it Is believed that
Roanoke noald be considered as having · good record in hauber
and nature of Incidents.
The tendency of tines, notionally and otherulse, Is to
place solel! at the police the responsibility for vandalism
and related occurrences. This is ant proper or accurate.
Certainly the police hove a fulCtlOo ia preventlono Just as
they do in protectio· ·ad apprehension, tint there la · lfsft
to nhat a police departoent cos do in prove·tiaa, So such
sore is l·volved that goes beyond the police and Iota
coounnlt! responsibility in other areas and by other uhthods.
Here susa be brought in such matters as national, state and
community envlronoeat, parental control, econosic sell being,
school direction and discipline, church and religious leader-
ship. property standards and values, procedures of courts of
Ina, recreation activities and progFasso housing conditions.
social changes and adjustments and perhaps others. All of
these influence, in one way Or snotheF, the trend, type and
extent of what is tersed vandaliss. Respect rna lan and order
Is produced in nan! ways sore basic than fear of police.
Several of the ten cases reported to the Cia! Council
nero newer reported to the police, if the po]ice bad on
knonledge of an occurrence then it could not or would not
be expected to have take· action. But. in all honesty, it
must he said that had they bee· reported there mould hare been
no guarantee of an apprehension or a clearing of the case.
Of the 400 to 500 so-called vandalism Incidents reported
to the department each year. there are ma·y that are newer
cleared. The very nature of the Incidents are such that they
are extremely difficult to resolve. A hole found in a wi·dow.
a board pulled off a porch step at a vacant house, a garbage
can lid in on alley, these are incidents where police hove
about as little to work on as Is possible. It would howe to
be admitted that in any police organization a burglary case.
ns example, would receive more investigative attention than.
obvious reasons why this would apply. This is not to say that
all incidents of vnndalism do not receive attention. As far
do. In many of the incidents there ore practically no inforsa-
apprehension. This Is characteristic of the scope of vandalism.
achieved out of a pattern of o number of incidents. This is
why reportin9 oll incidents to the police is important.
Each report on vandalism is investJRated. Additionally
dismissed. This is not necessaiily the fault of the courts but
because in much of vandalism conclusive evidence is difficult to
range of activities with which it is charged. It must give
limits to maintain the necessary balance.
This has nothing to do with whether the Roanoke Deportment
is up to strength or not. At this writing it is approximately
half man per squad shift per detective division and traffic
division. These additions, desirable as they say be Mill not
In all of this, which may appear negative, it should be
thepatrol of the police. It is expected it Mould be considerable.
It has been suggested that there be esployed with the
such mere dose, to properly ,peruSe it Ih,lid consist of nine
members Iud mould be over nad above present strength. This
mould enuble closer full-time stteatlon to strictly vutdsllsm
cutes. Houerer it is questS,ned thsi ihs accooplisbmett over sod
nb,ne mhut sould be done and by the regulsr de partmeui xotld
Justify the expense und personnel limited ussloumett.
Suggesiiot has also been made of iucrensed uae of civilian
police, including the arruugeoent of tug civilian police officers
Ja sa autos,bile' rot patrol primarily ut tight. This orguaizo-.
Sion has beet of cotslderuble value to the City. The sen nrc ·
to be couneuded rot their rise. interest and dedication to this
organization and its purpose. There ute necessary limits upon .
the extent, to ubich they cut partlclpute in police uctivitles.
Given encouragement, they con continue to be t valuuble aid to the
regulur organizution. MJth the details uorhed out. it mould be
interesting to try as an e~perisent the uae of a patrol vehicle.
sunned by clviliun police for surrelllutce purposes.
Mith the regular departsent the instructions Mould be to
pursue ns closely as possible all uniters of vandalism. It is
believed the police ore doing and can do an effective Job. ~ith
the understnoding of shut an effective Job is has to be an bnder-
standing of the bature and scope of vandalism and what are its
causes·
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
In n discussion of the report of the City Manager, Mr. Boswell disagreed
mlth the City Manager that there is no connection betseen the Police Department
being understaffed and the number of cases of vandalism handled to a successful
conclusion, Mr. Bosuell voicing the opinion that there should be sore detectives in
the Police Department, pointing out that up until a few months ago the police
sere apprehending the offenders, but that something hns happened ~hich has reduced
the number of apprehensions, that in his opinion it is the ~orst crime problem in
the City of Roanoke, that he th inks.the Police Department ~ the most important
department of the city barring none, but under present conditions it seems to be a
matter of the Job seeking the man instead of the man seeking the Job, that despite
his desire to heap a tight rein on budget expenditures be ~ould be willing to step
aside from the budget and raise the pay of the police force ,nd that Council could
then say to the City Manager that from this point on it expects vandalism to be
curbed at least ninety percent rather than the present estimate of less than ten
percent apprehended.
The City Manager reiterated his opinion that increasing the strength of
the police force mill not curb vandalism os much as ~fltJcipated by Mr, Bossell, due
to other lam violations which must be covered and because of the difficulty in
obtaining evidence in vandalism cases.
Mr. Pollard stated that he is still Of the opinion the handlin9 of vandall:m
cases is a full-time job and he does not think there is an adequate staff in the
Detective Duress to handle the problem·
Mayor Dillard expressed the opinion that ampi,yin9 untrained sen to
increase the strength of the police force and training them inadequately will not
solve the problem, that it ia a matter of lack of efficiency in the Police Department.
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Mr. Link voiced the opinion that the Youth Burcua is better eqalpped to
handle the problem than the Oetective Bureau. but that the Youth Bareuu is
uadersturred.
#r. Perkinson agreed with the City Manager that the answer to the problem
is gore u gutter of surveillance.
la uusuer to a question from Mr. Bosnello Mr. Hurruy O. Cochraa, Captain
of Police~ stated~thut there are gore serious cases handled by the Police Dep~rtueat
and that it Is true vundallsw Is relegated to the bottom of the list.
Mr. Melvin H. Grant uppeured before Council and suggested that the probleg
be solved by filling the existing vacancies in the Police De p~rtgent with mme of the
present members of the Civilian Police.
Hr. R. Ho nagger appeared before Council and voiced the opinion that the
property owner should not be solely responsible for reportin9 vandalism cases to the
Police Department.
The matter having been discussed at length, Mr. Wheeler moved thut the
report of the City Manager be taken under advisement with a view of receiving a
definite recommendation from him on handling the problem of vandalism in the City
of Roanohe. The motion wus seconded by Rt. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
$CHOOLS-STADIUR: Mr. Raymond T. Alonf, representing the Opportunities
Industrialization Center, having requested that Council authorize the awarding of
the contract for the remodeling of space at Victory Stadium for use of the
Opportunities Industrialization Center despite the fact that a lease agreement for
the space has not as yet been executed so as not to delay the project and the
matter having been referred to the City Ranager to work out, the City Manager
subgitted a verbal report that there are certain changes he would recommend in the
remodeling project, but that the changes would delay the execution of the lease
agreement and are not that important; however, the Total Action Against Poverty in
Roanoke Volley and Opportunities Industrialization Center have agreed to certein
modifications in the proposed lease agreement and it is his recommendation that the
execution Of the lease be authorized.
In this connection, Mr. Aloof appeared before Council and confirmed the
verbal report of the City Manager that the Total Action Against Poverty in Ro~mke
Valley and Opportunities Industrialization Center are agreeable to the terms,
conditions and provisions contained in the proposed lease.
Mr. Lisk then moved that the fo~lowing Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(~17313) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lense by the City of approximate]
20-thousand square feet of the 9round floor space in the east portion of Victory
Stadium to Total Action Against Poverty Jn Roanoke Valley and Opportunities
Industrialization Center upon certain terms, conditions and provisions.
WB£REAS, and the Council having heretofore signified its willingness, by
the adoption Of Resolution No. 17154, to enter Into the agreement herein provided,
there has been presented to the Council for consideration and approval u form Of
lease drann under date of January 1, 1967, pursuunt to which the City would lease
aid lake ivnJllble to the corporite agencies ailed herein ltd for the purposei
provided il sold resolution nnd proposed lease certain space os the ground floor o
tbn east portion of ¥iclorr Stadium, i copy of which sold proposed lense sgreememt
on file In the office or the City Clerk; au d
contained in said proposed lense agreement and is milling to authorize the execstiot
and delivery or the same to be made on behmlf of the City.
T E~RRFOR~, BT IT ORDAIneD by the Council of the City of Roanoke thus said
City do lease unto Total ActIon Against PaverS! in Roanoke Valley lad 0pportunitiesi
Zndustriulizution Center, to be used for the purposes of said list-mentioned
corporate agencl ns is to be provided Ju the lease agreement betmeeu said parties,
approximately 20-thousand square reel of the ground finny space In the east portion
of Victory Stadium, In the City or Roanoke, together with certain additional space
above the loner floor faf the installation and operation of heating and cooling
equipment, such lease to run faf a term of five (5) years rFom the 1st day or
January, lq6?, unless sooner terminated under the provisions of said lense, and
without payment of actual rent, (the established rental value of said property to be
considered and treated as a part or the Clty*s contribution toward the payment or
the cost at conducting the ecosomlc opportunity programs caFrled on by said agencl
or agencies in the City or Roanoke and the Roanoke Valle~ area), said lease to
contain, amongst its other provisions, terms and conditions providing, in effect, the
folloming;
(al That said lessees, or either or them, shall have the right at the
lng and repair of the premises so leased as will make the interior of the leased
repair and renovation of said premises or other property of the Cit~ shall have the
prior mritten approval of the City Manager or his authorized designee on the plans
and specifications of the same, that construction thereof be under the general
supervision of the Cit~, and that contracts let and performance bonds taken for the
purposes of such oonstFuction be so dFamn as to fully protect the City*s interests
premises by the lessees or either lessee duFing the teFm of said lease shall, upon
any termination of said lease be.the sole properly of the City;
(b) That said lease agreement recognize the City*s principal use of
Victor~ Stadium sad make adequate provision for cooFdinating the use, undeF said
lease, of a part thereof Kith such other, principal uses or said public facility,
said lessees to have the responsibilJt! of so using the leased premises as not to
undul! or unreasonably conflict Nit~ other u~ s and authorized users of said Victor
(c) That said lessees OF lessee Nail provide all necessary and sufficlenl
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enp~use, nil utility services deemed necessary by said lessees for the use of said
premises, (electricity used by said lessees tm be supplied through meters of the
City amd the City to be puJd therefor es provided is the aforesaid proposed lease
agreement, and said lessees to hove Installed for such purposes In the leased
premises ua electrical distrlbutioe mad service system of sufflcieet capacity end o
ample protection and overload buluece ua that lessees° ese of electric porter mill
ual cause interruption of amy of the other asea of Victory Stadium by the City or
by other authorized users of said Stadium):
(de Tbst off-street vehicular parhing in coueection uith the lessees*
use of the leased premises shall be confined sad restricted to the general parhieo
area innedletely nest of the adulation gates a the rear of the west portion
Victory Stadium and such use may be curtailed or temporarily prohibited by the City
ut such times us the sane mould, in the City Manager's opinion, conflict with uny
of the principal uses of Victory Stadium and the Athletic Field: and
(e) That said lease shall not be assigned or transferred nor shall any
portion of the leased premises be sublet by said lessees, or either of them. without
the Council's express consent: and that upon uny termination of the Economic Activi!y
Program planned to be conducted by the lessees in the leased premises, sai d lease
shall thereupon automatically be terminated, and the City shall be entitled to iL
retake full possession of said premises and of th e peroanent improvements placed
thereon by the lessees, or either of them, but all personal property, equipment and1
supplies not attached to Victory Stadium may be rea oved by the owners thereof withi~
sixty (60) days after such termination, ~ ovided, however, that said Economic
Activity Program shall not be deemed to be terminated by the cessation, withdrawal
or corporate termination of Opportunities Industrialization Center or of Total
Action A9ainst Poverty in Rm nuke Valley so lan9 as the same or similar activities
are carried forward on said premises by any successor non~pro$it agency or corpora-
tion.
BE IT FURYHER ORDAINED that the City Manager be and he is hereby
authorized nad directed to execute in triplicate the aforesaid lease on behalf of
the City after the same shall have been executed by the ahovenaued lessees and the
form thereof shall have been approved by the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by gr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:!
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Ltsk. Perkinson, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........................O.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted mritten reports on the
examinutlonof the records of Drandin Court, Melrose, Raleigh Court, Virginia
Heights and Washington Heights Elementary Schools for the school year ending June
1966, advising that all the records were in order and the statements of receipts
condition of t~ respective funds.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted I flesucful report of the City
of Roouoke for the sooth of November. 1966.
fir. Lisk muted tbut the report be received ged filed. The motiou ubs
secooded by Mr. Bosmell Bud uoouimously adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: Couocil boris9 referred bids gu gun utility body mitb
ladder sad bosket unit. uae service body ~itb oerlal lodder nod four refute bodies
to o committee composed of Messrs, Jobs ~. Oosuell. Choirmau. Julian F. Birst aud
B. Cletur Broyler for tabolotiou, report sad recommendatiou, the City Clerk advised
tkot o bid on the four refuse bodies nas received from Baker Equipment Eogiueerin9
Cumpomy, Richmond, YJrgJnJa. gu December 20, i966. after Ibc deadline of 2 p.m.,
December 19. 1966, for submitting bids. but that the envelope contaioJn9 the
proposal nas postmarked Deceuber 17, 1966.
Mr, Pollurd eared that the City Clerk be directed to return the bid to
the Baker Equipment Engineering Company. unopened. The motion bas seconded by Mr.
Perkinson end unaniuously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study~
report and recommendation the request of tan ~ollins Road Civic League that a 7.75-
of land ouoed by Mr, R. C, Jernell, et ux., located on the east side of Bollins
Road, N. E., Offlciul Tax Nos. 3140B11 and 3140910, be rezoned from HR, Heavy
Manufacturing District, to RD. Duplex Residential District, the City' Planning
Commission submitted a uritten report, recommending that the request be denied.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. James H. Taylor, President,
Hollins Road Civic League, requesting a public hearing on the proposed Fezo ming.
was before Council.
Mr. Lfsk moved tbnt o public he~ring on the mutter be held at 7:30
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LICENSES-SLOT MACHINES: Council having referred the request of Hr.
Anderson, Attorney, representing Mrs. ¥iola M. Bess, et el., that Section 104.
Chapter B. Title ¥I, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, he amended to provide
for a license tax of $5 on each kiddie ride rather then the present license tax of
$30. to a committee composed of Messrs. Vincent S. Wheeler, Cbairnan, Frank ~.
Perkinson, Jr.. and James E. Jones for study, report and recommendation, the
coin-operated machines in the city it feels it is unwise to make a change on one
group at this time and that o more thorough study should be made encompassing ell
coin-operated machines after mhich the commit.tee sill present a final report 13tar
in the coming year.
I~this connection. Mr. Anderson appeared before Council end advised that
the reason for making the request et this time is because the 1966 General Assembly
placed kiddie rides in a special category and unless tan city license tax is
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cbneged before the first of the year uuother year mill elapse before sa~h chege
Mrs. Bess Rise Spoke on the subject, relteretitg previous stntemeotu that
the license tax on kiddie rides should be reduced because o! the smmll amount of
revenue derived therefrom.
Rnyor Dillard presented a comuuuicutlon from Hrs. Louis O. Rubln, Jr.,
complaining that moat of the time the kiddie rider do not work and the cola
Inserted therein Is lost.
After a further discussion of the mutter, Mr. Wheeler moved that the report
of the committee be adopted. The Ration mas aeconded by Mr. Jones and unonimoualy
adopted.
DCDGEY-ASSESSMEK~ OF PROPERTIES: The Salary Committee submitted the foiler
lng report recomnendie9 the malarias for personnel in the office of the Real Estate
Assessor, effective Jonusry 1, 1967~
"December 27, 1966
HonorableCooncil of the City of Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Your undersigned Salary Committee pursuant to instructions
during last.year*s budget study bus reviewed the salaries
provided for personnel in the Office of the Real'Estate
Assessor which will begin fall operations as o city depart-
menU on January 1, 1967, and wishes to advise that in addition
to Mc. Charles S. McNulty, the Real Estate Assessor, the follow-
ing employees now Rocking on the appraisal of Real Estate for
the 1967 Assessment under the state have agreed to accept
employment in the city department on January 1, 1967, as follows:
Chief Appraiser, Robert L. Looney; Appraiser II, John G. Hevener;
Appraiser I, Howard Turpin: Clerk Typist II, Edith E. Bailey.
Because of the length of their experience in the appraising field,
we consider that Messrs. Looney and Hevener should be employed
tn Step 3 of their respective pay grades and since such action
mould require additional funds above those appropriated in the
current budget, we have had prepared an Ordinance to amend the
present budget to tm.ko care Of this situation. NO additional
funds will be required since one position carried in the current
budget has been eliminated for the time being and a portion of
this salary applied to the increases for the two positions as
stated above and the remainder transferred to Extra Help.
Me recommend that you adopt the Ordinance presented herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Benton O. Dillard
Benton. O. OJllard, Chairman
S/ Roy R. Pollard, Sr.
Roy R, Pollard, Sr.
S/ Vi~ eat S. Wheeler
Vincent S. Nheeler"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recom~endations of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance, transferring $396 from the
salary of a Clerk-Typist fix in the amount of $4,344 to provide for increasing the
salary of the Chief ,Appraiser from $626 to $692 per month: $324 to provide for
increasing the salary of the Appraiser f! from $514 to $569 per month; and $3,624
to Extra Help under Personal Services, Section ~7, "Assessment of Real Estate," of
the ]966-67 budget:
(~17314) AN ORDINANCE tO amend and reordsin Section mT, *Assessment of
Real Estate,' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, mud providing for un omer~eocl
(For /nil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Soot No. 30, page 69.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The lotion WaS seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the foil,siam vote:
AYES: Messrs. B,snell, Jones. List, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................................... T.
NAYS: Noue .................................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
deferred action on a discussion with the City Manager and the Commonuealth*$
Attorney regarding the suggestion of Councilman David E. Link that an investigation
he made of the feasibility of using the Roanoke Civilian Police to cover vandalism
In R,un,tn, the m tter was again before the body.
Mr. List moved that action au the matter be deferred until the regular
meeting of Council on January 9, 1967. The motion nas seconded by Mr. Jones and
unanimously adopted.
CONSIOERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODU~-~ION AN~ CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PLANNINO: Mr. D. N. Embank having asked that he not be considered for
reappointment as a member of the City Planning Commission for health reasons, Mr.
Wheeler offered the /o/lowing Resolution expressing appreciation /or tan l,ag and
able service of Mr. £ubank to the City of Roanoke:
(317315) A RESOLUTION accepting with regret the resignation of Mr. B. N.
Embank os a member of the City Planning Commission, and expressing the Council's
appreciation /or his long and able service to the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution D,ok No. 30, page 90.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................O.
ANNEXATION: Mr. Pollard offered the following emergency Ordinance directing
that oil services of the City of Roanoke be provided in the newly annexed area of th~
City of Roanoke in the Jefferson Forest section on and after midnight. December 31.
1966:
(=17316) AN ORDINANCE dlrectlnff all services of the City to be provided
in u certain newly annexed area of the City on and after midnight, December
196~; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 91.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard .............................................
NAYS: None ...............................O.
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CONSOLIDATION: Mr. Nheeler offered the following Resolution requesti·g
tk·t the J~let studies ·nd discosaloes heretofore entered into betmeee the oembera
of the Co·ncil of the City of Rs·make aid the members or the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County for the purpose of developing amd re·thing ·greeuent upon ·
for the consolidation of the City ~ Roanoke ·nd the County of Roanoke, including
the Town of Shier and the Tone of ¥ietoe. he continued until' such plnn ia developed
· nd agreed upon:
(si?31?) A R£SOLUTION relating to studies of · pro posed consolidation
of the City of Reanohe ·nd the County of Roanoke, including the Town of Salmand
the Town of ¥inton.
{For full text of Resolution. see Resolution Book NO. 30, page 92.)
Mr. Nheeler eared the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconde
by Mr. Perkinson nad adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, Perkinsono Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .....................................
NAYS: None .............................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
APPALACHIAN PONER COMPANY-STREET LIGHTS: Council having adopted
Resolution providin9 for the appointment by the Mayor of a committee to study and
report on electric power rates in the City of Roanoke. Mayor Dillard advised that
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has appointed Messrs. Leigh B. Hanes. Jr.. Arthur B. Crush. Jr., John L. Thoupson.
Sydnor W. Brizendlne, Jr., and Lawrence R. Noell as members of the committee u i~h
the request that Mr. Banes call the comuittee together for its first meeting,
BIDS-DEpAR~REN~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: Council having ado~ ed Resolution No,
14?30 on February 26, 1962, providing that all bids received for equipment and
capital improvements in excess of $5,000 be filed in the office of the City Clerk
and opened before the body at its next regular meeting, Mr. Lisk stated that it is
his understanding that the former policy was for such bids to be received and
opened by the Purchasing Agent and presented to Council by the City Manager for
final disposition, that he feels the present policy of openfn9 and reading the
proposals at Council meetings consumes too much time, and moved that the following
Ordinance providin9 for the receiving and openin9 of the proposals by the Purchasin
Agent end the presentation of some to Counc il for final disposition be placed upon
its first readlng:
"AN ORDINANCE making provision for the filing, openin9
and report of bids made to the City for purchases of supplies
and equipment and for capital improvements, in excess of
$5,000.00; and repealing Resolution No. 14730, relating to
certain bids made to the City.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council Of the City of Roanoke that
hereafter and unless otherwise ordered by the Council all
advertiseuents for equipuent end supplies to be purchased and
for capital improvements to be made by the City or for work to be
done under contract, costin9 uore than $5,000.00, ·hall provide
that all bids therefor ·hall be in mriting and sealed and shall
be filed in the Office of the City Purchasing Agent on or before
a day and hoar stated in the advertisement and that such bids
will be opened by the City Pnrchasin9 Agent in his said office
on a day and at a time also stated in such advertisement. The
Purchasing Agent shall safely keep all such bids nad shall, om
the day and at the tine and place so designated in the advertise-
meat open the bids so received, in public, etd he shall promptly
thereafter iraasuit oil such bids to the Coumcil, tooether uith
such accompsuTJng urJttea tabulation, report and reocnmendatJonn
ns may be requisite in the Ratter.
RE 1T FURrieR ORDAINEO that Resolutiom No. 14730. adopted
February 26° 1962, aakJng provision for the filing and opening
of certain bids received by the City. be and said resolution is
hereby RE I~ALEO,=
Tko notion ess seconded by Mr. Boswell.
Mayor Dillard stated that 'the procedure proposed by Mr. Link Is in
violation of the City Charter, that the bids have almoys been opened before Council
except for a brief period or time, that during this brief period of time there
· ere instsuces mhere bidders questioned the procedure folloMed in receiving and
opeain9 bids and that the bidders themselves prefer that bids be opened and read
before Council.
The motion that the above Ordinance be placed upon its first reading was
lost by the folloulng vote:
AYES: Ressrs. 8oswell, Link and Ferkinson .............................3.
NAYS: #easts. Jones. Pollard. Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ...............4.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: Council having taken under advisement a report of
the City Manager transuitting the preliminary drawings for the Civic Center as
prepared by Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke, Mr. Wheeler moved that
the preliminary drawings, revised November. 1966. be tentatively approved and that
Associated Architects and Engineers of Roanoke be directed to nske provision that th~
outside of the buildings be usde all ~hite to the largest extent possible. The
uotion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted, Mr. Boswell votin9 no.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted,!~
the meetin9 ~os adjourned.
A P P R 0 Y E D
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Tuesdal, January 3, 1967.
The Council of the City of R,ne,he net in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal fluilding, Tuesday, January 3, 1967, at 7:30 p.m.. mith
Mayor Dillard presiding.
PR£SENT: Councilmen John M. B,smell, Janes E. J,u,s, David £. Lisk,
Frank N. Perkins,u, JF.e ROy M. Pollard, Sr., Vincent $. Mb,cleF and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ........................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PR£SENT: Mr. Julian F. Blrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Kincnnon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend
Milliam H. Lowry. Jr., Assistant Rector, Christ Episcopal Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids
on the construction of a sanitary sewer on Franklin Road, S. M,, north of Broadway,
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 5 p.m,, Tuesday, January 3,
1967, and to be opened at T:30 p.m., befoYe 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:
Hudgins and Pace $16tOg4.50
Southwest Construction, Incorporated - 20,40g.50
J. P. Turner and Brothers, Incorporated - 20,B64.00
J, F. St. Clair and Sons, Incorporated - 21,467.50
Mr. Jones 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 mas seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrs. David K. Lisk, Chairman, Julian F. Birst
and R. Cie*us Bt,vies as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
January 3, 1967, on the request of Mrs. Robert J. Pullen that property located
On C. $. Route 11 between Hearthstone Road and Woodbury Street, N. M., described
as Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block ?, Airlee Court, Official Tax No. 2190521, be fez,ned
from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial Districtt
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:
'November 22, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Cea*l,men:
At its regular meeting of November 16 the City Planning Commission
considered the above described request. Mr. M. A. Dickinson,
representing the request of Mrs. Pullen, appeared before the
Commission ccd stated that the petitioner wished to hove her
property reaoced to C-2 General Commercial in order that her
existing motel would be · conrormiog use end therefore eligible
for expecsioo. It uts Indicated that the Pulleos would lihe to
expend their existing motel. According to the petitiouer*s
attorney, the hdJolniog property owners were in complete agree-
meat moth this reqeest.
Upon considering this request, the City Planning Commission
generally agreed that the C-2 General Commercial zoning or this
property~uos desirable ia order to cllom the motel expansion,
However, it mas noted that one adjoining property would become
8 rather isolated C-I Office and Institutional use~tr Ibis
request is approved, end this situation should be studied by
the Planning Department for some further action et · later date.
A motion was made and carried recommending to City Council that
this request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Cea*er N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman'
Mr. R, A, Dickinson. Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed rezoning, Nr. Hheeler
moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
end that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first rending:
(~17316) AN ORDINANCE to 'amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
iThe Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 219, Sectional
;:19~6 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to hare that certain real estate owned by Robert R. Pullen, et ux., located in
Roanoke, Virginia, on U. S. Route 11 between Hearthsone Road and Hoodbury Street,
N. W., described as Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 7, Airlee Court, Official Tax No. 2190521
rezone~:fromC-l, Office andlns~tutional tistrict, to 6-2, Ceneral Commercial District; and
MHEREAS, the City Planning Cummission has recommended that the hereinafter
land be rezoned from C-I, Office and Icstitotional District, to C-2, General
Commercial District; and
MDEREAS, the written notice and the posted slg~ required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section TI, Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
iUity of Roanoke, lqSU, as amended, relating to Zoning, hare been published and
posted as required and for the time provided by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice was held on the
3rd day of January, 1967, 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 rezoning; and
WHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
is Of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of tAG City of Roanoke that
Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, lg5b, as
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amended, relating to Z,slag, and Sheet No. 219 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map,
City of Roan,he, be emended in the following particular and an other, viz.:
Property located on U. S. Route 11 betmeen Hearthstone Road and #oodbury
Street, N. R., Roanoke, Virginia, described as Lots 4, S and 6, BlocR 7, Alrlee
Court, designated on Sheet 219 o~ the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
ns Official Tax No. 2190521, bet and is hereby, changed from C-l, Office and
Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, and that Sheet No.
219 of the aforesaid map be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Il,wing rote:
AYKS: Ressrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkins,n, Pollard, Rheeler and
Hayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
Z0NINO: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
January 3, 1967, on the request of Roanoke Scrap Iron nad Metal Company, Incor-
:p,rated, that an I8.08-acre tract of land located on the south side of Broadmay,
S. M., Official Tax No. 12H0302, be reT,ned from LM, Light Manufacturing District,
to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the f,Il,ming communication from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be denied, was before Council:
· "December 8, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members Of City Council
Roanoke, ¥1rglnla
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of December ?, 196~ the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Charles B,
Alexander, Jr., representing Roanoke Scrap Iron and ~etal
Company, Inc., stated that his client should be allowed to remain
at its present location as n permitted use in an BM Heavy Manu-
facturing District. Be contended that his clieet*s operation was
in need of expansion which was not allowed as a nonconforming use.
Mr. Bruce Brenner, an officer of the firm, presented to the
Planning Commission in minute detail the proposed expansion plans
for the petitioner. These plans included several items of new
equipment, including some to be housed in enclosed buildings.
Upon questioning, Hr. Brenner indicated that he felt that the
existing industrial operation could be screened from adjoining
highways and could maintain a reasonable noise level.
Upon consi~eriflg this* request, th~ City Planning 'Commission agreed
that much of the new equipment proposed by Roanoke Scrap Iron and
Metal Cnmpany, Inc. mas highly desirable to the functioning of an
operation of this type, and there are reasons tn believe that the
existing industrial process could be improved. However, the
Commission further felt that there were many objections .to this
request which could not be overcome, to-wit: 1) it will be
impossible to screen this scrap iron operation from either the
proposed new Broadmay 5treat location or Route 599 location, 2)
written objections bane been expressed to the existing noise levels
of the present operation, while future noise levels are an
ankh,mn, and 3) there are several potential miscellaneous objections,
including health and safety factors.
A motion was made and carried recommending to City Council that
this request be denied.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
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Mr. Charles P. Alexander, Jr., and Mr. Morton floneyman, Attorneys,
representing the petitioner, appeared before Council In support of the request
of their client and presented the foil*ming statement of Roanoke Scrap Iron and
Metal Company, Incorporated:
"January 3. 1967
To: Roanoke City Council,
City Manager.
Gentlemen:
Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal Company, Inc.,has been an integral
part of the progressive Roanoke Business Community for the past
fifty (50) years and is the oldest ~rap processing operation in
Roanoke. It has been doing business in its present location for
well over ten (10) years. Throughout its history it has performed
a vital service for the community end has materially contributed
to the progress of Roanoke. It is now requesting that the !0.00
acre tract of land off Broadway, S. N., where it conducts its
operation, be rezoned from Light Manufacturing to Ileavy Manu-
facturing, so that it may remain an active, progressive member
Under the new zoning ordinance adopted in August, 1966, the
property now in question mas rezoned to Light Manufacturing.
Under a tGrandfatber Clause* that portion of the 10.08 acres
already devoted to heavy industry may continue in such use, but
the remaining portion may only be used for Light Manufacturing.
Thus, the company may not expand or enlarge its operations,
since a scrap processor is regarded as heavy industry. It is
this fact that forces Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal Company, Inc.
to request that its property De rezoned to Heavy Manufacturing.
In order to remain competitive with other industry and to
continue its services to the community it is essential that the
company be allowed to expand. To understand this, it is first
necessary to understand the nature of a scrap processing operation.
A ~crap processor differs from a junk dealer or auto wrecker, in
that only the scrap processor turns out a manufactured product,
that is, scrap for remelting by mills and foundries. The junk
collector assembles all manner of waste materials which he sorts
and holds for sale to the processors. The auto wrecker, after
stripping parts from old automobiles, holds the wrecks for sale
to the processors. The old wrecks of the auto wrecker and the
assorted waste materials Of a junk collector are in effect the
raw materials of the scrap processor. Only after the processor
has completed his operation are these materials suitable for
remelting and reuse. Like any other manufacturer, the scrap
processor must update his equipment and operation, if he is to
remain competitive and if he is to continue to perform a service
for his community.
Roanoke Scrap Iron 6 Metal Company, Inc. presently is
contemplating a more effective utilization of its property and
installation of new machines, all of which will involve use of
the part Of its property presently zoned for Light Manufacturing.
Prior to the passage Of the new City zoning ordinance it had
embarked on a One-Half Million Dollar, four (4) year capital
redevelopment program. At the time of passage Of the new act
they had already committed and installed One Hundred Thousand
Dollars (~100,000.00) worth of new equipment. If this program
were completed, Roanoke will have one of the finest and most
progressive scrap processing operations in the country, generally
this program includes:
1. In 1967
fa) A new auto baling process and pre-cutter, which
mill allom the company to process 100 automobile bodies a day
where they were processing 30 to 40.
(b) The addition of 10,000 square feet of natal ware-
housing.
2. In 1968
fa) The addition of 5,000 square feet of paper ware-
housing.
(b) The addition of a new auto shredding process.
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(n) The addition of o new railroad siding and yard st
the rear or the property is connection uith the proposed
acquisition or part of the property for the new interstcte
highmay.
(b) The addition of a second hydraulic sheer, so that
the company can process aa additional 80 to 90 automobile frames
a day.
The addition of this equipment would wean:
A. A men and wore economical process to prepare scrap,
cardboard and mixed paper with the result that the company
would be in a position to pay haulers more for corrugated
wsterial. In turn, this would encourage the haulers to get
more of the City's cardboard rather than leaving it for the
trash collector. At the present time Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal
Company, Inc. serves, indirectly, some 70 companies in the
Roanoke area (see App. 1).
Bo A neu and more economical process to prepare and
upgrade automobile scrape resulting in an ability to pay wore
for mrecked automobiles. In turn this would encourage movement
of wrecked automobiles from the highway to the hands of the
auto mreckers to Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal Company, Inc.
The addition of the planned equipment would not materially
affect the noise level in the area surrounding the company's
operation. As part of the plan Of expansion, housing to deaden
the sound is envisioned. Further, the main source of noise in
the area is presently the railroad; in addition, the new
interstate highway will add to the noise level.
The updating of the scrap yard by the installation Of the
new equipment would permit the scrap being processed to move
faster and this greater turn over would eliminate any health or
sanitation problems.
Although the Highway Beautification Act does not apply to
industries ~ituate~ in either a Light Maoufacturing or Heavy
Manufacturing district, as a responsible member Of the Roanoke
willing to cooperate as far as possible in beautifying its
facilities to the satisfaction of a majority of the City
citizens. To this end the company has incorporated in its
expansion program a plan to screen its operation. The company
proposes to plant white pines along the Broadway front of its
operation, these trees will be from 5 to ?-1/2 feet tall.
Along the railroad it has planned to plant mhite pines 12=1/2
to 15 feet tall. In addition, along the railroad siding and from
the present warehouse to the rear of the property 5 feet ~hite
pines are planned,
This proposed expansion program cannot be carried out
unless the entire property is zoned Heavy Manufacturing. There
is fig reasonable prospect that Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal
Company, Inc. can continue business if it must confine its heavy
industry operations to the square feet now used for such
operation. To move the enterprise to a neu location would cost
approximately Two Hundred Five Thousand Collars ($205,000.00), a
prohibitive price (see App. 2). It must be seen that unless the
zoning request is granted, Roanoke Scrap Iron ~ Metal Company,
Inc. will cease to be an active and progressive business, but
will become static and will eventually be forced to cease
operation. For all of the foregoing reasons, it is respectfully
requested that the Roanoke City Council rezone Roanoke Scrap
Iron ~ Metal Company*s 16.OH acre tract off Broadway, S.
from Light Manufacturing to Heavy Manufacturing.
Respectfully,
ROANOKE SCRAP IRON ~ METAL C~MPANY, INC.
S! Br¥c~ Brenner
Bruce Brenner, Vice President*
After a discussion of screening the scrap iron operation as much as
possible by planting white pine trees and reducing the height of the present
scrap iron pile with use of new equipment and storing future scrap iron at a new
location in the expanded area, and no one appearing In opposition to the proposed
rex,Ring, Mr, Mheeler moved that the statement of Roanoke Scrap Iron nnd Retal
Company, Incorporated, be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Pollard and nnanioously adopted.
Mr. Wheeler tben moved that the foil*ming Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading=
(s17319) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, or The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. i2e, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation toZoning.
MaEREAS, application baa been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that certain parcel or lot lying and being in the City of Roanoke, State of
Yfrginla, being on 1~.08 acre tract Of land located on the south side of Broadway,
S. M., and hearing Official Tax Ho. 1200302, fez*ned from LM, Light Manufacturing
District, to HMo Heavy Manufacturing District; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended that the hereinafter
land not be rea,ned from LM, Light Manufacturing District, to BM, Heavy Manufacturlo
District; and
WHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title XV. of The Code of the
posted as reqoircd and for the time provided by said section; and
WHEREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice Mas held on the 3rd
day of January, 1967, at 7~0 P. M., before the Council Of the City of Roanoke, at
mhich hearthR nil parties In interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be
hoard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and
MaEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence as herein provided,
Is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be Fez*ned.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
X¥. Chapter 4o1. Section 2. of 7be Code of the City of Roanohe, 1956. as amended.
relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 128 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
Property located on Broadway, S. M., described as an 16.09 acre tract,
designated on Sheet 128 Of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, Clty of Roanoke, as Official
Tax No. 1280302, be, and is hereby, changed from LM, Light Manufacturing District,
to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, and that'Sheet No. 129, Of the aforesaid map
be changed in this respect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lash, Perkins*n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .........................~ .......
NAYS: None---2 ...................... O.
ZONING= Council having set a public h~arin9 for 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
January 3, 1967, on the request of the Roanoke Nehi Bottling Corporation that
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property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue, N. ~., betueeu Thlrt~-rirst
Street and Thirty-fifth Street, described ss Lot 5 and parts of Lots 6, 7 and 8,
Block B, Marhley Map, Official Tax No. 2260414, be fez*ned from C-2, General
Commercial District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter uaw before
the body,
In this connection, the foil*ming communicatiom from the City Planning
Commission, recommending that the request be granted, was before Council:
"December 2, 1966
The BOa*Fable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlem~n:
At its regular meeting of ~ecember ?. 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Earl A.
Fitzpatrick, representing Roanoke Hehi Rottling Corporation,
stated that his client's property had been zoned back from a
light industrial zoning to a business zoning as a part of the
nam city zoning ordinance. He stated that his client did not
realize that this mas happening as a part of the nam ordinance,
and therefore, no protest mas made by Roanoke Nehi mhen the nam
zoning ordinance mas adopted.
The attorney for the petitioner indicated that the proposed
bottling corporation was not In conflict with the types of
surrounding land uses, including a service station and a bulk
merchandise retailer.
Upon considerin9 this request, the Planuin9 Commission concluseu
that the subject property Mas of such size and general land use
compatibility ~lth surrounding land uses that the subject
property, as proposed for a bottling processing plant, seemed to
be an acceptable use of the tract of land. The Plannin9 Com-
mission noted that there was no opposition to the proposed use
of the property.
The Planning Commission, therefore, recommends to City Council
that this request be granted.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N, Smith
Joseph D. Lawrence
Chairman"
Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed rea*ming, Mr. Wheeler moved
that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(m17320) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title IV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 266, Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
WHEREAS, application bas been made to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to have that property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue, N. M., betmeen
Thirty-first Street and Thirty-fifth 5treat, described as Lot 5, and parts of Lots
6, 7 and 0, Block B, Markley Map, Official Tax No. 2660414, rezoned from C-2,
General Commercial District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District; and
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MHEREAS, the City Planning Commission hms recommended that the hereinafter
laud be renoned from C-2, General Commercial District, to LMm Light Manufacturing
District; and
MHEREAS, the written notice and the posted sign required to be published
and posted, respectively, by Section 71, Chapter 4.1, Title IV, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, relating to Zoning, have been published and
posted ns required and for the time provided by said section; and
MREREAS, the hearing as provided for in said notice nas held on the 3rd
day of January. 1967, 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 rezoning; and
MHEREAS, this Council, after considering the evidence ns herein provided,
is of the opinion that the hereinafter described land should be rezoned.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
Title XV. Chapter 4.1, Section 2. of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as
amended, relating to Zoning, and Sheet No. 266 of the Sectional 1966 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, be amended in the following particular and no other, viz.:
Property located on the south side of Melrose Avenue. N. N., between
Thirty=first Street and Thirty=fifth Street, described as Lot 5, and parts of Lots
6, 7 and 6, Block B, Markley Map, Official Tax No. 2660414, designated on Sheet 266
of the Sectional lg66 Zone Map, City of Roanoke. as Official Tax No. 2660414, be,
and is hereby, changed from C-2, GeneralCommercial District, to LM, Light
Rinufacturing District, and that Sheet No, 26b of the aforesaid map be changed in
this respect.
The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREETS ANH ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearin9 for 7:~0 p.m.,
Tuesday, January 3, 1967, on the application of Hrs. Mary L. Moses, et al** that
a twenty-foot alley located between Fourth Street and Fifth Street, S. E., parallel
to new Virginia Route 24 and Hullitt 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 request be granted, was before Council:
*December 8, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of December 7, 1966 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request. Mr. Earl A.
Fitzpatrick. representing Mrs, Moses, et al,, stated that all
private property owners in the block containing the subject
alley, which is located between Fourth Street and Fifth Street,
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S. E.~aod, men Virginia Route 24 end Hullitt Avenue, have'
petitioned for this alley closing. He further stated that
the utility of the ,subject elleymould be'very miolmal in
the future due to recent highway construction. A letter from
the City Director of Public Works concurred in this opinion
sad indicated that a reasonably bigb cost mould be involved
in making continued use of the subject alley.
Upon considering this request, the City Planning Commission
agreed that there mas no apparent reason for keeping the
alley open. In fsct. the Commission agreed that normal ·
municipal services could be adequately prov~ed math.ut the
subject alley, and the alley closing should encourage further
growth and development in the area.
A motion was made and carried recommending to City Council
that this request be granted, subject to the retention by the
city of uny utilities within the subject alley.
Very truly yours,
SI Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D, Lawrence
Chairman"
Council having appointed viewers in connection with the application, the
viewers submitted a written report, advising that they have visited and viemed the
alley and adjacent neighborhoods and are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience Mould result, either to any individual or to the public, from vacatiot
discontinuing and closing same.
Mr. Earl A. Fitzpatrick, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the reqnest of his clients.
~o one appearing in opposition to the application, Mr. Rheeler moved that
Council concur in the recommendation of the Cit~ Planning Commission and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~17321) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
20-foot wide alley. 350 feet in length, located in the block between Fourth Street
and Fifth Street. $. R., and between neu Virginia Route 24 and Hullitt Avenue,
RHEREAS, Mary L. Moses. Gladys M. Davi~, Mamie Willis Davis, William D.
Scruggs, Leona H. Scruggs, Selina C. B. Sowder, Josephine L. Showalter, James W. Cro~e,
·dne P..Cronse, Thomas S. Martin, Jr.. ~o~s D. Martin, Thomas S. Martin, Sr., and Laurlce M.
Martin have heretofore made application to the City Of Roanoke, Virginia, that
the alley hereinafter described be permanently vacated, discontinued and closed
after having first posted notice of the intended application as provided by lam;
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the 21st day of
November, 1956, adopted Resolution No. 17253, appointing Messrs. Harold W. Harris,
Jr.. L. 5. Maldrop and Lester K. Stover. Jr. as vi.Hers to view the aforesaid alley
and report in writing pursuant to the provisions of ~15.1-3~4 Of the Code of
Virginia of lqSO, as amended, whether in their opinion any and, if any, what
inconvenience would result from discontinuing the sane; and
WHEREAS, said viewers did visit and view the aforesaid alley and the
adjacent neighborhood and did report in writing that in their opinion no lac,nv.ninE
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mould result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
nad closing said alley; and
NflEREAS, this matter has been referred to the Planning Commission of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia, uhich said Commission has approved the permanent
vacating, discontinuing and closing of said alley as requested; and
NHEREAS, n public hearing on the aforesaid application to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close said alley mas held, after n notice thereof mas duly
advertised ia The Roannhe World-News on Oecember 16, 1966, advising the public of
the said public hearing before this Council on January 3, 19670 ut 7:30 p.m., on
said day. at mhich meeting there mas expressed no objection or opposition to
vacating, discontinuing and closing said alley; and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of this Council, no inconvenience to the public
or any owner mill result if said alley be vacated, discontinued and closed for the
purposes set forth in the aforesaid application as requested.
THEREFORE, DE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanohe. Virginia.
that that certain alley located in the City of Roanoke. Virginia. more particularly
described as folloms, to-mit:
A 20-foot wide alley lying between new Virginia Route 24 and
Hullitt Avenue, S. E** and located between the present east
line of 4th Street, S. E., and the west line of 5th Street,
$. E.. a total distance of 350 feet.
be and the same is hereby permanently vacated, discontinued and closed and that all
right, title and interest of the City of Roanoke. Virginia. and the public In and
to the name be ann they are hereby released insofar as the Council is empowered so
to do, the City of Roanoke reserving unto itself, however, a perpetual easement
for sewer lines, drains, Hater lines and other public utilities mhich may now be
located in and over the aforesaid alley, and the perpetual right to maintain,
Operate, repair, replace or relay the same and to have full and free right of
ingress, egress and regress therefor; and all structures hereafter erected thereupon![
shall be constructed in such manner and. fashion as to permit of unobstructed access
to semer and storm drain facilities or other public utilities nam located in said
former alley and the City of Roanoke shall be under no obligation, financial or
othermise, in the exercise of such rights.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Engineer be and he is hereby directed
to mark *Permanently Vacated, Discontinued and Closed* said alley on all maps and
plats On file in the Office of the City Engineer of the City of Roanoke. Virginia,
on mhich said alley is shomn, referring 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; ned the City Clerk is directed to transmit anattested
copy hereof to the Clerk of the Hustings Court of the City of Roanohe for recorda-
tion in said Clerk*s Office.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the follouing
vote:
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AYES: Wessrs. Hosuell, Jones, Llsk, Perkioson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................T.
WAYS: Sane ..........................O.
SCHOOLS: Council at its meeting on July 2S. 1966, having requested the
Roanoke City School Hoard to reconsider the closing of the Rlverdale Elementary
School and to give the patrons of the school an opportunity to be heard on the
matter nt the earliest possible date, it being understood that, if necessary,
Conncil mould meet mith the School Board on the qnestion, and the School Board
having notified Council that it uoold reconsider the closing of the Riverdale
Elementary School, a delegation of residents of the Riverdale section appeared
before the body in protest of a ruling of the School Board that a school is not
needed ia the Riverdale area, with Mr. Curtis D. Wood. Chairman, Educational
Committee, Riverdale Civic League, acting as spokesman. Mr. Wood presenting a copy
of n petition previously submitted to the School Board signed by 462 residents of
the Riverdale section, requesting that an elementary school for the first six
grades be built in that area because it is a growing section, there is presently
a sufficient number of children eligible to attend such school to justify the
building of same, a school would tend to upgrade the section and by so doing mould
upgrade the southeast section and the City of Roanoke itself.
The Reverend John L. Grass, Pastor. Hiverdole Baptist Church. stated that
he is Of the opinion a ~chool in the Riverdale section would do more for the morale
of that area than anything else.
Mrs. Walter L. Wood pointed out that the residents of the Rlverdale
section ~ould be satisfied if they could get the former school uhich burned damn
rebuilt.
After a further discussion of the matter, Mr. Jones moved that the
petition be received and filed and that the request be referred to a committee
composed Of Messrs. Benton O. Dillard. Chairman. James E. Jones, Julian F. Hirst,
H. Cletus Oroyles, William F. Clark and J. Robert Thomas for study, report and
recommendation to Council in connection with its consideration of a Capital
Improvements Program for the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Llsk
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. Richard H. Hahn, urging
Council to support the recommendation of the City Manager that the development
Of Elmuood Park anticipate removal of the Senior Citizens Center at the appropriate
time. and advising that the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce and other interested
citizens, if requested, mill gladly undertake to assist in relocating the activities
of the senior citizens, was before the body.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-DEPARVMRBT OF PUBLIC NELFARE: A communication from Mrs. Robert M.
Stone, Jr., President, Leagae of Nemco Voters, urging that the salaries of local
melfare social metiers be Increased to at least the mimimuo statesalary for
social wetters, mas before Council.
Mr. List moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
mas seconded by Mr. Hosuell and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: Copy Of a communication from Mayor Benton O. Dillard,
reappointing Mr. Hamilton M, Redman as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Investment of Funds to the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of three years beginning Jaooary 1,
1967, UBS before Council.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFXCERS:
STREET LICHT5: Council having referred a request of Mr. and Mrs. Gale
Cyphers, 2642 Bandy Road, S. E., that a street light be installed near their home
to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation, the City Manager submittedI*
a written report, recommending that a street light be installed on the north side
of Bandy Road in the 2600 block.
Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following Resolution:
(~17322) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of one 2500 lumen
overhead incandescent street light in the 2bO0 bloct of Handy Road, $. E. (C
Pole No.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. ~0, page
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion ubs seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written
report, advising that donations in the total amount of $250 have been received for
the construction of the Niley Drive Fountain and depositedin the City Treasury and
recommended that a like amount be appropriated to the 1q~6-67 budget:
Mr. Perkinson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(g17323) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section mi70, "Capital,*
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boot No. 30, page 95.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconde
by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Messrs. B,smell, Jones, Llsh, Perkins,ri. Pollard, Eheeler end
Mayer Dlllord .................................. 7.
NAYS: R, ne .........................O,
DELINQUENT TAXES: The City Manager submitted n mrlttem report trans-
mitting a list of properties delinquent in the payment of real estate taxes, tad
recommended that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to cause suits lo
equity to be instituted and conducted for the purpose of enforcing the city's
lien for delinquent taxes and other assessments against said properties.
MF. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(#17324) A RESDLDTION authorizing and directing the City Attorney to
cause suits in equity to be instituted and conducted for the purpose of enforcing
the City*s lien for delinquent taxes and other assessments against certain
properties in the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book Ro. 30, page 96.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was secondet
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the f,Il,Hind vote:
AYES: Messrs. H,swell, Jones, Lisk, Perhinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
PURCHASE OF pROPERTY-STATE HIGHMAYS-STREEYS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager
submitted a written report, transmitting the following communication from the
~irector of Public ~orks recommending that the offers of R. G. and Hazel H. Paine
and M. M. and Lena B. Reid to sell to the City of Roanoke property located on the
west side of Fourth Street, S. E., between Elm Avenue and Bullitt Avenue, needed
in connection with the widening and improvement of Fourth Street, S. E., be
accepted, and that the proposal of the Alan L. Amos Mreching Company for removing
the duelling on the Reid property also be accepted;
#~ATE: ~ecember 29, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Or,Il,s, Director of Public ~orks
As you recall, ! have discussed Hith you several times this
Departmeflt*s plans for the widening and improvement of Fourth
Street, S. E., between ~lm Avenue (new Virginia Route 24) and
Bullitt Avenue, providing for a total right-of-way width of
60 feet.
In connection with this improvement it is anticipated that
the Cityes work could be completed by the time that the new
Elm Avenue would be opened to traffic which is now scheduled
for late spring.
As you knom we have a firm committment for the conveyance of a
15 foot wide strip of land oo the.east side of Fourth Street,
S. E., between Elm Avenue and Dullitt Avenue to the City from
Mrs. Mary H. Mosesand Mrs. Gladys Davis. The conveyance of
this land should be completed in about thirty (30) days.
At the time the 1966-67 Budget was prepared, funds mere
included in the Budget to purchase the 15 foot strip of land
needed on the west side of Fourth Street, between Elm and
Bullitt, this right-of-Hay was estimated at that time to cost
$10,000 and City Council was advised of this fact.
from the
Crawford
widening
Anticipating the City's acqalsitioa of this needed right-of-may,
me have had appraisals aide of the three parcels of land ia
qaestioo on the west side of Fourth Street.
Also ue have negotiated with the three property omners involved
and have received aa offer from ama of the omners, ia amounts
which se feel are reasonable end which are mJthin I0~ of the
value set by the appraiser on the properties in question,
Folloming are the offers made by the owners:
R. G. and Hazel fl. Pavne
lOiO square feet, more or less, in Fee Simple and 200
square feet temporary construction easement off of Lot
19, alack 13, Official Survey, SE 2, Official Tax
Appraisal No. 4013420.
Shown on City Engineers Plan NO. 4995-C $2,500
M. W. and Lena B. Reid
1650 square feet, more or less ia Fee Simple and 1350
square feet temporary construction easement off of Lot O,
Block 21. Park Land and Improvement Company, Official Tax
No. 4013409.
Shown on City Engineer's Plan No. 4995-A $6,148
The above offer is conditioned upon the owner having possession
of the house until March 16, 1967 and that the City at its
expense mill remove the house from the premises within 90 days
thereafter.
la this connection we have secured two proposals to remove the
house from the property. The low proposal was submitted by
Allen C. Amos Mrecking Company in the amount of $375
It is recommended that the offer~ made by Mr. and Mrs. Payne and
Mr. and Mrs. Reid be accepted by the City and that the proposal of
Amoi Wrecking for removing the Reid house be also accepted. The
total of the three items liited above is $9,023
S/ H. Cletus Brovles
H, Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works"
In this connection, the City Manager submitted the following communication
Director of Public Mork$ recommending that a third offer of Mr. N. O.
to sell his property to the City of Roanohe for the proposed street
project also be accepted:
"DATE: December 29, 1966
TO: Mr. Julian F. Hirst, City Manager
FROM: Mr. H. Cletus Oroyles, Director of Public horks
In connection with the Fourth 5treat, $. E., improvement we have
just received word from the Attorney rqpresenting the following
listed property, that the owners will accept the City's offer
which is in accordance with the City*s appraisal.
N. B. Crawford
450 square feet in Fee Simple and 292 square feet for
temporary constructiou easement off of south portion of
Lot B, Block 21, Parkland and Improvement Company
(Official Tax No. 4013410) shown on City Engineer*s
Plan No. 4995-B $442
It is recommended that City Council authorize, the acquisition
of this tract of land together with the other two parcels
covered in a separate communication.
S/ H, Cl~tus Brovles
B. Cletus Broyles
Director of Public Works"
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Mr. Mheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendatiom 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. Perklnsoa and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having directed the City Manager to mark
oat terms of aa agreement with Mr, Alan G. Minslow, Landscape Architect, rot
preparation of the landscape architectural plans and the necessary engineering
and other specifications for the construction of the development plan for Elmuood
Parh, the City Manager submitted the following report, advising that the terms of
the agreement have been resolved satisfactorily:
"Roanoke, YlrgJnln
January 3, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to the discussion before City Council on December
12, 1966, I have talked with Mr. Alan G. Winslow, Landscape
Architect, in regard to his design work on Elmwood Park. This
handling mas in follow up to my report to the Council of
December 12, 1966.
In myprevious report, essentially, only tun points were
of question.
The first question pertained to the proposed shelter.
This has been discussed at length with Mr. Winslow. He has
certain opinions which I think are valid in support of his
design. However, he is flexible as far as what the community
might want. We feel that perhaps this could be more adequately
considered math additional time and as the plans are prepared
for the first phase On Contract 1. The location of the shelter
woul~ not have any bearing on proceeding with the total project
and could be adjusted without difficulty at the time of com-
mencement of the detailed plans on the center area of the park.
The second question concerned contractural agreements with
Mr. Rinslon. It is felt that all points have been resolved
satisfactorily and if the City Council gave go-ahead to the
project, that an agreement for services between the City and Mr.
Winslow could be presented for approval to the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
$1 Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
In this connection, Dr. Charles M. Cornell appeared before Council,
advising that he is in favor of beautifying Klmwood Park, but that he is opposed tn
Mr. Lisk then moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to study a feasible
alternate location for the Senior Citizens Center and submit its report to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Perklnsoo end unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTRKb~ The City Manager submitted the follouing report trans-
mitting a request of Mr, A. T. Loyd, Attorney, representing Glendale Gardens,
Incorporated, for extension of city water service to the remaining undeveloped
portion of the Glendale Gardens Subdivision ia Roanoke County:
#Roanohe, Virginia January 3, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
There is attached and submitted a copy of a letter dated
August 2S, 1966, from Mr. A. T. Loyd. Attorney at Law repre-
senting Glendale Gardens, Incorporated, in behalf Of the
extension of City water service to the remaining undeveloped
portion of this subdivision. This request had been delayed due
to other matters and is now brought before the City Council.
Glendale Gardens abuts Virginia Route 116 and Route 629.
It lies within the so-called corridor area which Salem has
sought for annexation for tbe Town of Salem. The total subdivision
consists of approximately 43 acres. Approximately one half has
been developed to consist of 67 lots on which 53 houses have been
built or are under construction. The developer has furnished City
water to the opened area.
A map entitled *Plat ~howing property of GlenGale Corporation,
Roanoke County, Virginia dated October 15, 1963 and revised
November 28, 1966' ia on file with the City and would be available
for viewing. The current development Is In tbe western portion
of the subdivision up to and including lots facing tbe east side
of Laura'Road~ 'An eight-inch line connecting onto Route 629 at
the intersection of Embassy Drive passes through the development
area including Laura Road and along Arcadia Drive to the dividing
line of Lots 4 and I and on Blltmore Drive to Lot O.
There are 59 remaining lots facing Arcadia, Kingston and
Siltnore.
City water serves Norwood Development through this subdivision
and it is understood the City also serves Montclair and Glencove
in the nearby area.
This is as advance advice to the Council and upon review by
the Mater Department a further report will be submitted.
Respectfully submitted,
5/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. tlirst
City Manager*
At the request of the City Manager, Mr. Wheeler moved that action on the
matter bo deferred. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATIOn: The City Attorney submitted the following report advising
that on December 28, 1966, certain Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of
Virginia awarded a writ of error and supersedeas from the final order providing for
the annexation of the *corridor area* to the Town of Salem:
"December 29. 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
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Please be formally advised that on December 28, 1966, certain
Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia amsrded
u mrlt or error and supersedeas from the final order of
annexation theretofore entered by the Circuit Court of Roanoke
County In the aanexstlon proceeding conducted under the style
of Ivan R. Young. and others, v. Town of Salem, und others;
the final order having provided for the annexation of the so-
called 'corridor urea° to the Town of Salem.
Trial of the case on appeal'in the Supreme Court of Appeals
mill nam await the printing of the record and the preparation
and filing of briefs by the parties, foil.ned by argument of
the case before the Court. This. necessarily, mill consume
several months of time. but it is anticipated that a decision
of the case in the appellate court may be forthcoming by
mid-196?.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Hr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: The City Attorney submitted the following report advising
that effective as Of midnight. December 31, 1966, the Jefferson Forest area
became a part of the City of Roanoke:
"December 30, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
I have been advised today by a Deputy Clerk in the Clerk's
Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia that
certain Justices of that Court have today formally refused to
grant a writ of error and supersedeas to the final order of
annexation entered in the Circuit Court Of Roanoke County.
the effect of which was to order annexed to the City as of
January 1. 1967. the 40.4§nacre area of land referred to as the
Jefferson Forest area. Accordingly. and effective at midnight
on December 31,1966, the abovementioned new territory will
become a part of the City Of Roanoke and the persons residing
therein will become citizens of the City.
Deeming it now appropriate so to do, I hare prepared and
transmit herewith a resolution by which the residents of the
area to become so annexed would be formally welcomed into the
City.
Respectfully,
S/ J. N. Kincanon
City Attorney"
Mr. Perkinson offered the following Resolution welcoming the residents
of the Jefferson Forest area into the city:
(~17325) A RESOLUTION welcoming the residents of a certain new area
into the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30. page 96.)
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Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption Of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Wheeler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City.Planning Commission for
atudyo report and recommeldatloa the request of RFc Leon R. Ky*chert, Attorney,
representing Mr. John H. Hagoner, et ux,o that their property located on the north
aide of Hindsor Avenue, $. H** west of budding Street, described as Lot 11, Bloch
4, Virginia Houat, Official Tax ~o. 1530114~ be renamed from RS-3, Single Family
Residential District, to RD, Duplex Residential District, the City Planning
Cemmission submitted a mritten report, recommending that the request be denied.
la this connection, m communication from Hr. ~ytcben, requesting n
public hearing on the matter, was before Council.
Hr. Rheeler moved that a public hearing on the matter be held at 7:30
p.m., February 6, 1967. The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimousl!
adopted.
RRpOBTS OF COMMITTEES:
GARRA6E REMOVAL: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received on
one refuse compaction unit, complete with cab and chassis and front end loading
assembly, submitted the following report, recommending that the Icy bid of the
San:o Corporation in the amount of $16,720 be accepted:
#December 28, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and read before City Council at its
regular meeting on Monday. December 19, 1966, to purchase one
refuse compaction unit. complete with cab and chassis and front
end loading assembly, with delivery to City of Roanoke, Virginia.
As can be seen from the tabulation of bids two bids were
received on this equipment.. The low bid was submitted by aamco
Corporation on one type DP 45-20 DB-A Dempster bumpster mounted
on a 1967 G.#,C. truck chassis, model TR 6?30 Ac, in the amount
of $16,720.00. This firm also agreed to change over up to
fifty-seven (5?) IO yard containers now in.use tn the City of
Roanoke to 6 yard containers, at no additional cost to the City
of Roanoke, Time of delivery was specified as b5 days.
There was $18,972.40 appropriated in the 1966-67 Budget
for this item of equipment~ It is recommended that the contract
be awarded to Sanco Corporation in the amount Of $16,720.
APPROVED: Sf John H. Boswell, Chairman
John H. Boswell
APPROVED:S/ Julian F. Birst
Julian F. Hlrst
APPROVED: S! H~ Cletus Brovles
H. Cletus Broyles'
Rr. Boswell moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n17326) A~ ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of one certain
refuse compaction unit, complete with cab and chassis and front end loading
assembly and providing for the replacement of fifty-seven (57) 10 yard containers
now in use in the City of Roanoke with the same number of 6 yard containers, upon
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certain terms end conditions, accepting the bJdof Sane* Corporation, made to the
City for furnishing'and delivering said equlpmontl rejecting certain other bids
made to the City; and providing for aa emergency.
~ (For full tent of Ordinance, see Ordinance Boob No, 30, page 97.)
Mr. fl*smell moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
lby Mr. Perkinson nnd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Oosmell, Jones, Lash. Perkins*n, Pollard, Mheeler and
Ianyor Dillard ....... ~ .......................... T.
NA¥SI None ......................... O.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MORKS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The committee appointed to
tabulate bids received on one utility body with ladder and basket unit, one service
body uith aerial ladder and four refuse bodies submitted the folloning report,
recommending that the bids on the utility body and the service body be rejected
and that the low bid of the Pak-MorManufacturlng Company In the amount of }16,366
on four refuse bodies be accepted:
"December 29, 1966
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
gentlemen:
Bids uere publicly opened and read at the meeting of City Council
on Uecember 19, 19h6 for the furnishing and mounting of truck
bodies and other equipment.
As can be seen from the attached tabulation, Murphy Body Dis-
tributors, Inc. submitted the only bid On the truck bodies and
equipment for the Traffic Engineering and Communications Oivision
and the Maintenance of City Property Division, listed as Items nl
and nM. You mill note that five bids were received on the refuse
bodies, listed as Item
It is recommended by your Committee that the Ion bid of Pak-Mor
Manufacturing Co. at the sum of $16,366.00 be accepted for
furnishing and mounting the four (4) refuse bodies (Item ma)
and delivering.the complete units f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia.
This bid conforms to all specifications of the City of Roanoke.
The total sum of $40,000 was appropriated in the 1966-67 budget
for the purchase of four (4) refuse bodies complete with cabs
and chassis. Yhe cabs and chassis are included in the tabulation
of bids on the trucks.
It is recommended that the bid of Murphy Body Distributors, Inc.
be rejected since itis the only bid received on Items ~1 and ~2;
also, because their bid on Item ~2 does not conform to the
specifications of the City of Roanoke.
Rqspectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S( J~hn M. Boswell
John W. Boswell, Chairman
S! Julian F, Birst
Julian F. Birst
$/ H. Cletus Brovles
H. Cletus Broylesa
Mr. Boswell moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
ilconmlttee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(n17327) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of four new refuse
lltruck bodies, to be furnished and mounted on truck chassis of the City's Refuse
Collection and Disposal Department, upon certain terms and conditioos; accepting
the bid of Pak-Mor Manufacturing Co,, made to the City for furnishing.and deliveria
said equipment; rejecting certain other bids made.to the City; and providing for
a~ emergency.
(For rail text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 98.)
Mr. Boswell moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion mas seconded
by Mr. PeFkJnsoo and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosuello Jones, LJsk, Perklnson, Pollard, Mbeeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
DEPARTMENT OF BUBLIC MORES: The committee appointed to tabulate bids
received On twenty*nine trucks for various departments Of the city submitted the
following report, recommendln9 that the respective Ion bids be accepted:
*December 29, 1966
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for supplying twenty-nine
(29) new trucks to various departments of the City of Roanoke,
which bids were publicly opened and read at the meeting of City
Council on December 19, 1966.
The lowest bids conforming to the specifications of the City of
qaaic City Motor C~rpgratton
Item No. J - One 2 1/2 ton cab ~ chassis only $ 3,260.65
Item No. 2 - One I ton cab & chassis only 2,146.31
Diamond Chevrolet Corooratton
Item No. 3 - Four 2 1/2 to 3 ton cabs ~ chassis only 13,155.44
Item No.'4 - Two 2 1/2 to 3 ton cabs ~ chassis only 6,921.22
Item No. 5 - Two 2 1/2 to 3 ton cabs ~ chassis only 6,597.22
Item No. 6 - Six I 1/2 ton cabs C chassis with Dump
Bodies 20,121.04
Item No. ? - Two I 1/2 ton cabs ~ chassis with Dump
Bodies 6,502.6B
Item No. 3 - Four I 1/2 ton cabs ~ chassis with Dump
Bodies 12,387.16
Item NO. 9 - One I 112 ton cab ~ chassis only 2.366.34
Item No. 11 - One 1/2 ton pickup Truck 1.926,13
Item No. 12 - One 1/2 ton pickup Truck with Service
Body 2,433.73
Item No. 13 - Two 112 ton pickup Trucks with Utility
Bodies 3,403.02
International Har¥~stvr Comoan¥
Item No. 10 - One Four Door 3/4 ton pickup Truck 2,274.46
~ntrim Motors. Inc.
Item No; 14 - One 1/2 ton panel Truck
Prices are f.o.b. Buffalo, New York on Items I and 2; f.o.b.
Baltimore, Maryland on Item 3; and f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia on
Items 4 thru 14.
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The Committee hms bee· informed tha~ it mill Re to the City's
adva·tage to retain V~kicle a~T3, · ~962 Ford 2 !/2 to· truck~
Serial No. F?$~U310844, ·hick u·s listed !· the specificatio·s
as one of the trucks to be trnded on Item No, 5, This truck
can be used ns a stand-by in case other trucks are out of
operatlo· ~or any le·gth of time. Diamond Chevrolet Corporation
offered $300 for this truck and, therefore, by retai·i·g same
the to'al sum of Item No. 5 mould be l·creased to $6,097.22.
The specificatio·s co·iai·ed the statement that the City res.erves
the right to accept volue offered for trade or to purchase the
nea equipment mithout trade.
It is ~ereby recommended that the leu b~ds be accepted as outlined
ia this report and that Vehicle No. 573 be fetal·ed by the City,
ahich mill increase the bid of Item No. ~ to the sum of $6,BgY.22.
Funds are available fa the 1966-67 budget for the purchase of
this equipment.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S! Yi,~nt S, Wheeler
Vincent $. Wheeler, Chairma·
Julian F. Hirst
the $1.965.94:
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AYES: Messrs, Bosnell, Jones, Link, Ferklesoe, Pollard, Iheeler end
Mn/or Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
UNFINISBED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS-STADIUM: Ordinance No. 17313, providing for the leasing by the
City of Roanoke of approximately 20 thousand square feet of the ground floor space
in the east portion of Victory Stadium to Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke
Valley and Opportunities Industrialization Center upon certain terms, conditions
and provisions, having previously been before Council for its first reading.
In a discussion of the matter, the City Attorney recommended that the
portion of the Ordinance proridlnR that in lieu of payment aY actual rent for the
above space the rental value of said property is to be considered and treated as a
part of the cityts contribution toward the payment of the cost Of conducting the
economJ_c opportunity programs carried on by the agencies in the City of Roanoke
and the Roanoke Valley area should be amended to include the cash sum of $24,709
contributed by the city to partly defray the costs of altering and remodeling the
leased premises for the use and occupancy of the lessees.
Mr. Mheeler moved that the first ordaining paragraph of Ordinance No.
17313 he amended to read as follow*;
~THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINEU by the Council of the City of
Roanoke that said City do lease unto Total Action Against
Poverty in Roanoke Valley and Opportunities Industrialiaation
Center, to be used for the purposes of said last-mentioned
corporate agency as is to be provided in the lease agreement
between said parties, approximately 20-thousand square feet Of
the ground floor space in the east portion of Victory Stadium,
in the City Of Roanoke, together with certain additional space
above the lower floor for the installation and operation of
heating and cooling equipment such lease to run for a term of
five (5) years from the 1st day of Janoary, lq6?, unless sooner
payment of actual rent, (the established rental value of said
property and the City's orovislon of the c~sh sum of $24,?09,00
to oartlv defray the costs of alterino and remodelino the le~$ed
M]yor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................2 ........ O.
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Stadium to Total Action Against Pover~y in Roanoke. Valley and Opportunities
lodastrializntion Center upon ~ertnin terms° conditions and pr,visions.
(For full text of Ordinonce, see Ordinance O,oh No, 30. page 92.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion uns seconded
by Mr. Lisk and adopted by the f,Il,ming vote:
AYES~ Messrs. Boswell. Jones. Link, Perkins,ri. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINKSSc
PLANNING; Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. C. E.
Bunter. Jr., Joseph D. Lawrence and B. N. Eubank as members of the City Planning
Commission expired on December 31. 1966, that Mr. Eubank has requested that he
not be considered for reappointment, and called for nominations to fill the.
vacancies:
Mr. Pollard placed in nomination the name of C. E. Hunter, Jr.
Mr. Link placed in nomination the name of Joseph D. Lawrence.
Mr. Wheeler placed in nomination the name Of John B. Parr,ti.
Mr. Boswell placed in nomination the name of Lynn R. Hammond. Jr.
There being no further nominations° Messrs. C. E. Hunter, Jr** Joseph D.
Lawrence and John B. Parrott were elected as members of the City Planning Commissio~
for a term of four years ending December ~1, 1970, by the ~ollowing vote:
FOR MESSRS. BUYER, LAWRENCE AND PARROTT: Messrs. JoneS, Link, Perkins,n,
Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................... 6.
FOR MR. HAMMOND: Mr. Boswell ......................1. (Mr. Boswell statin
he thinks the whole planning setup in Roanoke is slanted against the real estate
o~ner and it is time it is stopped.)
PLANNING: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. D,tmon M. Miller
as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission expired on December
31, 1966, that Mr. Miller has indicated he does not wish to be considered for
r,appointment, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Jones placed in nomination the name of Guy L. Furr,/Sr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Guy L. Furr, Sr., w~s elected as
a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission for a term if three
years ending December 31, 1969. by the folloutng vote:
FOR MR. FDRR: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor billard .........................................6.
NOT YOT~NG: Mr. Boswell .....................1.
AIR POLLUTION: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the term of Mr. Carroll G.
Traylor as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Board. Air Pollution Control,
expired on December 31, 1966, that Mr. Traylor has indicated he does not ~lsh
to be considered for reappointoent and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
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Hr. Mheeler pioced in nomlaotion the name of Thomas M. Urqnhart.
There being no further nominetions, Hr. Thomas ~. Urquhart was elected
ns a member of the Advisory and Appeal Donrd, Air Pollution Control, for a term of
four years ending December 31, 1970, by the following vote:
FOR HR. UROUHART: Messrs. Ooswell, Jones. Llsk. Perhinsono Pollard.
Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ............................ T.
STADIUM: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Messrs. Mllliam P.
Swartz, Jr** Richard C. Stephenson. M. Uolllng Izard. C. E. Cuddy and Abney S.
Boxley ns members of the Stadium Advisory Committee expired on December 31, 1966.
and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Hr. Perkinson placed in nomination the names of Milliam P. Swnrtz. Jr..
Richard C. Stephensono M. Bolling Izard. C. E. Caddy and Abney S. Boxley.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Million P. Swartz, Jr**
Richard C. Stephenson, M. Bolling fzard, C. R. Cuddy and Abney S. Boxley were
reelected as members of the Stadium Advisory Committee by the following rote:
FOR MESSRS. SMARTZ, 5TEPHE~SON, IZARD. CADDY AND BOXLR¥: Messrs. Boswell
Jones, Lish, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor Dillard ........................
STADIUM: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the President of the Touchdown
Club serves as an additional member of the Stadium Advisory Committee, that the
term Of Mr. rancher T. Turner as President of the Touchdown Club has expired,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Link placed in nomination the name of ~illiam BrOil, incoming Presidenf
of the Roanoke Touchdown Club.
Mr. ~illiam BFill was elected as an additional member of the Stadium
Advisory Committee for a term of one year ending December 31, 1967, by the following~
FOR MR. BRILL: Messrs. Uoswell. Jones. Link. Perkinson, Pollard. Mheeler
and Mayor Uillard ................................. ?.
On motion of Hr. ~heeler, seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 9, 1967.
The COnlCJl of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Conncil
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 9, 1967. nt 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Couucilmem John M. Bosmell, James E. Jones, David K. Llsk,
Frank N. Perhioson, Jr** Roy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler and Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ........................................... 7.
ABSENt: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
Klncanon, City Attorney, and Mr. J, Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INYOCATION: The me*tin9 was opened with u prayer by the Reverend Don L.
Pow*Il, Assistant Pastor, Virginia Heights Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting' held on Monday,
December 19, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr.
Jones, seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
idispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC NORKS-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE-DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS-WATER DEPARTL~ENT: [ursuant to notice of adsertisement for bids on ten
automobiles and one station wagon, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 2 p.m., Monday, January 9, 1967, 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:
Fulton AntrJm Magic City Diamond
Motor Motors, 'Motor Chevrolet
Item No. Company Inc. Corp. Corp.
I $4,496.76 $4,516.97 $4,869.68 $4,941.05
2 1,666.69 1,670.14 1,790.63 1,782.03
3. 3,451.80 3,481.59 3,502~26 3,446.49
4. 2,012.20 1,977.18 2,145.81 2,106.06
5 5,358.83 5,314.42 5,616.03 5,110.53
6 2,023.65 1,904.35 2,041.72 2,055.61
Mr. Lisk 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
Lo prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recommendation of the committee
the motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson. and unanimously ndopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hiram
and B. B. Thompson es members of the committee.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Frank W. Rogers, Jr., Attorney, representJn9 Lewis-
~ale Hospital, Incorporated, and John g. Oak*ye Incorporated, appeared before Council
and presented the following communication, requesting that a report recommending that
the Roanoke Valley Major Arterial Blghmay Plan be modified to relocate Franklin Road
~xtension be referred to the Technical Committee of the Roanoke Valley Regional
Planning Commission for study and recommendation:
'January 5, 1967
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE:
On behalf of Lemls-Gele Hospital aid John M. Oskey, Inc.,
it is respectfllly requested tbet the attached report be
referred to the Technical Committee of the R~noke Valley
Regional Plsmnlng Commission rot stnd~ etd recommendation.
The report recommends that the Roanoke Valley Major
Arterial HighBoy Plan be modified to relocate Frenklim Road
Extension es shonn on the map attached to the report. The
report is tie result of a study requested by Lenin-Gale end
Oekey, mbo face possible sbaedoument of their properties unless
the present preliminary plan rot Franklin Road Extension is
modified.
Louis-Gale Hospital has served the Roanoke community for
many years. In 1966, approximately 8,000 in-patients Mere
admitted to the hospital amd 100,000 out-patients Mere seen mt
the clinic. Combined hospital end clinic pvyroll reflected
income to 475 employees and physicians exceeding $2.000.000.
Mit~ the completion of Community Hos~tnl, Leuis-Gale mill
reduce Its hospital operation to I00 beds. Romever, the need
for increased out-patient facilities is so great that tentative
plans have been adopted for major expansion in 1967. Under these
plans, approximately 40,000 square feet additional out-patient
facilities Mould he constructed at a cost Of $1,250,09g. To
provide necessary parking for the increased out-patient demands,
cant iguous parcels of land have been acquired. T~ Franklin
Road Extension ns presently planned would divide these parcels
and eliminate t~ parking provided. Pending study Of possible
relocation of Franklin Road Extension, Lewis-Gale has discontinued
Its expansion plans.
John M. Oakeyemployc 46 persons Math a payroll exceedi~
$20?,ODU. Serving not only as a funeral parlor but also offering
adequate parking facilities. Franklin Road Extension us presently
planned Humid eliminate the parking space now afforded to Oakey*s.
Not only mould the relocation of Franklin Rand Extension
recommended in the report permit continued use of the LaBia-Gale
and Oahey pm parties, but it Mould benefit the community in
9amoral, For rensbus therein stated, the report concludes that
relocation Mould be of more benefit to the community than the
Yours very truly,
~OODS, ROGERS, NUSE, ~ALKER ~ YBORNTON
S/ Frank M. Rogers. Jr.
Frank ~. Rogers, Jr**
Council being Of the opinion that the proposed change should be studied
by the City Planning Commission before any further action is ~kee, Mr. ~heeler
moved that the matter be referred to the 'City Planning Commission for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mi. pollard and unanimoos~
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNXCAYIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The following communication from the City of
limits or lan=rent banning projects in the City of Roanoke, effective February 1,
1967, Mas before Council:
"December 30, 1966
Hembers of City Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
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This Autborltj since 1964 bas operated its tun leu-rent housing
projects, Lsasdouse Pork end Lincoln Terrace, u tA established
msxfmum Income /faits of $3300.00 per on.em for each family for
admission sod $3100.00 ~er amana for each foully for continued
la accords,ce uith the Code of Virginia, Section 36-22, the
Authority is required to advise the City Council of ney chusgea
in the maximum income limits st least thirty (30J days prior to
the effective date.
This is to advise that effective Febrnsry 1, 1967, the folloming
annual maximum Income limits are established for leu-rent housing
projects iR Roanoke, Virginia, ss follous:
Continued
No. of Persons Admission Special Occnpanc~
One or two persons $33DD $3600 $3800
Three or four persons $3500 - $4100 $4100
Five or more persons $3800 $4500 $4500
NOTE: $100 will be exempted from net family income for each ulnar
other than the head of the fs&ily end his spouse faf the purpose
of determining eligibility of u foully for admission.
The special limits apply only to families for admission aha
require housing ns a result of Governmental action, including
The Consumer Price Index, Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates
over 5~ Increase in t~ cost of living from 1964 to 1966. This
]scone limit increase Mill enable tbs Aothority to continue to
will note that this Income limit change adopts a schedule of
income limitations relating to family size.
Very truly yours,
S/ Russell R. Henley
Russell.R. Henley
Execotive Director*
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be ~eceived and filed. The motion
SLOSS: A communication from Stanford and Inca, Incorporated, requesting
permission to erect a sign along South Jefferson Street on land Occupied by the
before Council.
Mr. ~heeler moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AmD ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Tom Stockton Fox, Attorney,
representing the City of Roanoke Redevelopment end Housing Authority, requesting
Westport Avenue, Seventeenth Street and Eighteenth Street, S. W., in the vicinity
Council.
In a discussion of th~ matter, Mr. H. Cie,us Broyles, Director of Public
Works, pointed OUt that it is proposed to close o portion of the alley north of
either oll Of the alley should he closed or the remaining eastern portion thereof
should be extended tO Fifteenth Street.
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Hr, Fox advised Council~thet it is imperetive that the closing of those
streets, avenues, etd oilers described i· the application of the Housing Authorit!
be acted upon os soo· es possible eld requested the iwwediete adoption Of o Res,la-
ti,· providJlg for the appointment or vieuers ie connection with the original
· ppllcetio·, referral of the matter to the CiW Ple·ning Cowwisslon ret stud~.
report and recommendation, and the holding mr · public'heerisg on the question et
7:30 p.w** February 6, 1967.
Hr. Pollard u,red that Council concur in the request to proceed with the
application end offered the following Resolution:
(~17330) A RESOLUTION relating to the permanent closing, vacating and
discontinuance of n certain 12-foot bide alley extending 100 feet ensterl! from l?th
Street, S. Mo, north of Sale· Avenue, S. U.; the alley lying between l?th Street,
S. M.; u portion of 18th Street, S. M., lying between Westport Avenue, S. ~** and
· estvJew Avenue, S. Mo; Westview Avenue, S. ~., from the end of l?th Street, S.
extending westerly approximately 137.90 feet west of 18th Street, S. M.~ a portion
So ~.; end a portion of Westport Avenue lying easterly fram 18th Street, S. U., to
~oint east of l?th Street. S. ~.; appointing viewers in the premises; referrin9 the
proposed closings to the City Planni~ Commission; and providing faf a public
hearing on the same.
(For full rem( of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30. p~ge 105.)
by Mr. Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ......................1.
-BUDC£T-COMMISSIONER OF THE REYENUE: The following colmnnication from the
Commissioner of the Revenue, requesting that Council rectify differences in the
budget it approved faf the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967. and the budget approved by
the State Compensation Board for the six months' period beginning January 1,
ending June 30, 1967, 'uith regard to office furniture and equipment, was before the
body:
~a~uary 5, 1967
City Council
c/o City Clerk
Municipal Building
R,an,he. Virginia
Honorable ·embers of City Council:
Because of changed conditions and unforseenble events. I respect-
fully request the Council's consideration of rectifying the follow-
lng differences between the budget appropriated by Council for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 19~? and the budget approved by the
State Compensation Board for the six month period beginning January
l. 1967 end ending June 30. 1967:
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1. Authorize the purchase of one (1) $$00 electric ty~euriter
and one (1} $400 electric adding machine. Instead of the
purchase o~ aaa (2) $500 each, electric'typeurittrs.
Council bas nppropri~ ed $1000 for the tuo typeuriteru cad
the State Coepennstloe flonrd &aa npprer~d the~psrch~ue of
one (1) $400 adding machine and one (1) $500 typeuritero
Net result: $100 reduction to appropriation request.
2, Appropriate $2,400 for the purchase of tea (10) dots pro-
cessing card files for use il maintaining the laud book nad real
estate tax tickets by dots protesting procedures. The State
Compensation Board has approved this item.
3. ]Appropriate aa additional $314 rot equipment rental to cover
rental of ca IBM EeF, Pinch for use In ucistslnfcg the land book
~ccd real estate tax tickets by data processing procedures.
The State Compensation Board has approved this item.
4. _Appropriate $45 for the purchase of an executive arm chair to
replace the CotuissioBer*s chair which is worn beyond
economics] repair. The Stcte Compensation Beard has approved
this item.
Your favorable consideration of this request shall be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
S/ Jerome S. Howard, Jr.
Jerome. S. Nouord, Jr.
Commissioner of the Revenue"
Mr. Pollard mated that Council concur la the request of the Commissioner
of the Revenue and offered the followin9 emergency Ordinance:
(=17331) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaJn Section =6, "Commissioner
of Resenue," of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 108.)
gr.;Follard moved the adoption of the Ordinnsce. The motion was secocded
by Nr. Nheeler and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Resurs. Jones, Ltsk, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler end Rayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell .....................1.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: A communication
from Home Dealers, Incorporated, complaining of vandalism to its property ut 407
Thirteenth Street, S. E., was before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
full investigation and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson
and unanimously adopted.
AC~S OF ACKNO~LEDOEMENT-PLANNING: A communicat ion from Mr. B. N. Embank,
expressing his appreciation for the Resolution adopted by Council in recognition
of his services us u member of the City Planning Commission, was before the body.
Mr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
man seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
S~REET LIGHTS: The City Manager submitted the following report recommender
the installation of street lights in the newly annexed Jefferson Forest subdivision
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 9, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginia
Gentlemen:
It is recommended the City Coeucll~by resolution direct the
App~lachinn Poser Company to mnhe the installation of street
lights ut the f,Il,slug locations in the Jefferson Forest Subdivi-
sion. These lights mill be iR accordance math the direction, that
such be installed, by the Annexation Court and in accordance with
the interest of the C~y in providing these neu residents mJth
municipal services.
1o Intersection of Heritage Road end D,gm,od Lane - Pole
C ~ P VA 3474C - 3014560.
2. Intersection of Heritage Road and H,gm,od Lane - no
pole - northeast corner.
3. East side of Heritage Hood - pole C ~ P VA 3576H 301-4572.
4. East side of Dogwood Lane - pole C ~ P VA 3474E 301-4563.
5. East side of D,gu,od Lane - C ~ P VA 34746 301-4565.
6. East side of D,gu,od Luna - C ~ P VA 34741 301-6022
'These street lights mill be 2500 lumen nnd will cost the City
$1.65 each. u month, or $9.90 n month for the requested six.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Homager"
Br. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Homager and offered the f,Il,ming Resolution:
(m17332) A RESOLUTION authorizing the installation of street lights at
various locations in the City of Roanoke.
(Par full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30. page IOH.)
Hr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. LJsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. HaRnell. Jones. Lisk. Perkinson. Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREET LIGHTS-STATE HIGH[AVS: The City Mannger submitted the f,Il,ming
report recommending a street-lighting program on Route 24 from Fourth Street, S, E.
through Seventh Street, S. E., and on First Street, S. E., between Third Street
and Bullitt Avenue:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 9. 1967
On previous occasions there has been discussed with the
City Council various phases of the over-all street lighting on
Route 24 as reconstructed in the area from 7th Street. S. E..
to Jefferson Street, including the interchange ulth Interstate
581.
The last phase, on which engineering study had n~ been
completed and concurrence by Council had not been accordingly
obtained, concerned the section of Route 24 from dth Street,
S. E.. through 7th Street, S. E.
I am attaching u letter report to me dated December 22, 1966,
from Hr. Jack H. Burnett, Division Commercial Manager of
Appalachian P,nar Company. setting out the proposal of Appalachian
for the lighting of this area. This proposal is as o result of
joint discussions between Appalachian. the C ~ P Telephone Coupany
and representatives of the City.
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It ulll be noted that this proposal incorporates extensive
nan of nsdergroand facilities nad tkreby it is Important to
Appalachian to be in s position to make errsngeueuts to proceed
coucarreetly uith the contrsctor*s construction. It Bill be
noted also that on extension mill be made of the City*s dora-
tour lighting rate to establish n rate rot thls overhead lighting
It is felt that this uould be · good program; end It la,
accordingly, recomuended that the City Council by appropriate
Additionally, nad es the second Item, attention is invited
to the reference in the Appalachian letter to the overhead
lighting arrangement oR First Street betneen Third Street nnd
Bullitt Avenue. This hsd been previously agreed to by the
City Coaacilj however, the engineering study and accoupsaying
nap had sot been pKepared. It, accordingly, mould be in order
for the City Council to authorize, by a second resolution,
the Appalachian Power Company to proceed uith this lighting on
First Street,
Respectfully sabmitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirsl
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
Hr. Perhlnson Bowed that Council concur in the recommendations of the
City Manager and that the matter be referred to the ~lty Attorney for preparation
jif the proper measures. The motion nas seconded by Mr. ~heeler and unanimously
adopted.
DU~G£T-CITF GARAGE: ?he City Manager submitted the following report
recommending a total transfer of $3,000 in the 1966-67 budget to provide additional
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 9, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Conical
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
City's motor equipment has been adequate facilities in the
garage. The fact that the space 15 inadequate is not conducive
to good organization and ia so designed that the capability of
occasions. The ultimate objective is for the City to construct
or Obtain new facilities. A shed space adjacent to the present
garage maintenance building has been used for some years for
great hat Its value for additional maintenance area is conside~able.
This space is o portion Of the old stable building. It is 39
feet wide by 112 feet long and has a 9and concrete floor. It is
desired to undertake limited mark in this old building to make it
suitable for additional maintenance area. To thin purpose the
following would be proposed:
3 @ $350 ~ $1,050
Electrical work - lights, outlets, coutrols 800
Materials for remodeling and painting . 300
meat side of building 600
250
$3,000
Miscellaneous
It is recommended that a transfer of $950 be made from t~e '
Recreation, Parks and Recreational Areas for maintenance on the
recreation building (Flubbara hanna) which alii not be performed
this year and that $2 OmO be ~ransferred from the Police Department,
Vehicular Equipment A~count which amount represents a portion of
the balance between appropriations and equipment purchased. The
latter account Is used toward this work as the maintenance of
police equipment is a factor in the garage operations.
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This mark mill be pnrkiculorl! of value lu lbe emergency
It is recommended that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendmelt authorize the above transfers for the purpose stetedo
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hiram
Julinn F. flirst
City Nannger#
Mr, Perkinsnn moved that Council concur in the recommendotJoo of the City
Moisger and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(317333) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnJn certain sections of the 1966-6
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for on emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30° page 109.)
Mr. perkiuson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mos seconded
by Mr. Pollard aid adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Llsk, PerkJnsono Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ........................ ~ ........ 7.
NAYS: None ..........~ ............... O.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report,
advising that the salary of one of the members of the Fire Department Is fixed at
Step 2 at $420 per month for eight months and at Step 3 at $442 per month for four
months lu the 1965-67 budget instead of for six months, and recommended that $44 be
up~ro~riated to correct the error.
Mr. PerkJnson moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(=17334) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =47, "Fire Oepartment.*
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance? see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 109.)
Mr. Perkinson moved the adoption Of the Ordinance. T~ motion mas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by' the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Lisk, perkinsun, Pollard. Wheeler and
Mayor Dillar~ ................................. 7. .
NAYS: None ..........................O.
EASEMENtS-ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written
relocation of existing gas facilities across city property from Crystal Spring
Avenue, S. W., to Lake Street, S. E., and recommended that the easement be granted.
After a discussion of grunting the easement aubJect to the same conditions
and limitations contained in the franchise of the Roanoke Cas Company, Mr. Nheeler
moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-pAy I~AN: The City Manager submitted the following ~eport recommend-
ing that consideration of upgrading mai or portions of the pay plan be deferred
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for inclusion im the 1967-69 budget, but that the sslsry scale for Social Horker
I nnd Cnseuorher Supervisor be revised effective Februnr! 1, 1967:
"Roanoke, Virginia
Jnnnnry 6, 196T
Hoeorable Mayor cod City Couecil
· Roseohe, Virginia
Under date of March 28, 1966, n Report mas submitted by this
office to the Mayor ~nd City Council concerning the then* peeding
Employee Clsssificetfoe nod P~ Pine. This Report ems one of the
steps in the proceedings extendieg over n number of months which
resulted la the City Council's adoption of · new City P~y Plea to
accompany the then aeu Classification Plan.
Xacleded in the Report mere severnl recommendations applicable
to the future. Tun of these recouwendsllona ere referenced et
this time.
The first ,In Ds follows:
'S. ~t there be included in the 1966-hT Hnd~et n lump sum
r~presentntive of a five percent (S~) Increase in the
nhlnry plan for o six months period. It mould be
proposed that the reserve of this amount would allow City
Council. at the time and at its discretion, to upgrade
the plan Ds of January 1, 1967, if warranted, end u
continuation of the present trend of cooditions would
indicate that such u pgrnding will then be warranted.'
It ts felt that the *trend of conditions' has been such that
o five percent upgrnding ns of January 1, 1967, is justified.
These conditions could be elaborated upon et length. It is not
felt the Plan adopted in mid-t966 mas inadequate and the Upgrading
is sO related, rather that changes in economy, cost of living,
forms of tax obligations, availability of certain personnel and the
such have materially effected the value of pay and salary.
Honever, due to total budget requirements, the lump sum was
not held within the budget for the purpose. Additionally, such
budget reserve as has existed Je the current fiscal year has
been expended for various purposes. Additionally, to effect uny
such over-all mage and salary increase at this time would require,
major transfers from existing appropriations.
Under these circumstances, it is regarded that the City ~ould
have to hold off from any recemmendatioes Of an over-all npgrnding
at this immediate time.
Honever, two points should he expressed. One point is that
the deferment of over-all revision at this time does not eliminate
~or lessen the 'trend of conditions** The second point is that
sin mnsJderin9 total city budgeting and funds, adequate and proper
'~ay and salary programs should not be kept secondarily to other
expenditure requirements. Rather the initial consideration should
be adequate nad proper pay to employees, with other program
~equtrement$ being then provided,
It is definitely anticipated tha~ th~ Pay Plan should be
upgraded in major portions for inclusion et the start of the
19b?~bS budget year. The point in the budget proceedings nhen
the presentation on this cnn be best handled as uncertain at
the moment but it should cone not later than the tine the City
Council receives the complete proposed budget for the Ca] ecilUs
study
The second of the recommendations in the March nB, 1966
Report which is referenced at this time is as follons:
The PIo~, adopted by City Council, in May, 1966, accommodated
~elfnre Department Social NurSers and CnseMorher Supervisors to
the then effective State Department of ~elfnre and Institutions
salary schedules. The recommendation in the Report Read:
Department Reviems - Page 16
· The State scale will increa~ ,July I~ 1966. This ' '
Report recommends preparation for n possible over-
all salary revision on January 1, 1967. At such ·
time it would be recommended, nil factors remaining
equal, that the Social Marker scale adjust to the
July 1, IS&5 State scale. Thereafter, it would be
hoped the City could adjust simultaneously with the
State. This revision in the CJty*s Pay Plan is
occurring a~ n time when the State is revising its
Plaoo thus the difficulty of movieg upwerd to match the
current State scale eld thee very shortly thereafter
moving farther to 8 aeu Stere scale,t
la effect nhot mas being mid wes that when the City Pay Plat
wes adopted, the Plea matched, Se stated categories, the State
Plea but that the State hud elreadl announced o new end higher'
plan to be effective Jul7 1, 1966, Th ns, the City then dropped
behind the State end ia presently so. The reason for the City
not going to the State*a leu schedule July 1, 1966, los that
because of the conuidereble lu¶reese lo Hay 1966 some transition
period hod been desirable.
The State Depertueut of Welfare and Institutions actively
folloned the City's handling of the Pay Plan lest #ay. There was
considerable correspondence end were o number of conferences
on the subject. About two months ago, the State begun to express
its wish that the City again adjust to the current State schedule.
Exchanges of letters then started culminating ia the attached
letter from the Department Director advising of the State Board°s
action on 0ecewber 14, 1966.
I would easily be among those who would question that local
wages and salaries should be prescribed from the state or federel
level of governments. Along with this,~I do not feel the State
used the best methods in its approach to that matter. Yet in some
instances, end this is perhaps one, there are cJFcuwstances that
merit consideration. The ability to obtain and maintain coupetent
personnel, especially in the shilled end professional levels, is
dictated by a competitive salary scale. A factor by which 8 total
Pay~Plun cnn be evaluated as to its proper level is in certain
cnn ~e made. ~elfnre, Probation, Library and Health ere exuuples
of this. A concluding circumstance is in ~hat might be termed fair-
ness to personnel in these particularly competitive positions, which
revisions outside of and separate from the tile of review of the
it is felt that revision should be made effective January 1, 1967 to
certain of the Welfare categories.
State minimum of $400.
visors and clerical positions.
HOw what might or should be done has been studied from many
standpoints. It is concluded that to adjust the minimum on
social workers complicates the remainder of their scale and that
Step I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Present
City
350 385 420 485 490 525
4200 4620 5040 5460 5880 6300
Former
State
4200 4500 4~00 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300
~esent
State
400 425 450 475 500 525 550 575
4800 5100 5400 5700 6000 6300 6600 6900
Pro~oaed
City
400 430 460 490 520 550
4800 5160 5520 5880 6240 6600
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Cqsemerh Sepervisor
Step I 2
' Present
City
425 460
5100 5520
Former
State
5100 S400
Present
State
4T5 sO0
5700 6000
Proposed
City
3' ' 4 5 6 ? 8
495 530 565 600
5940 6360 6780 7200
5700 6000 6600 6900 7200
525 550 $75 600 625 650
6300 6600 6900 7200 7500 7800
475 505 535 565 595 625
5700 6060 6420 6780 7140 7500
It is proposed,es listed above, that for Social Worker I
position theCity compact into its standard 6 steps of the
State Plan, starting mith the same minimum,'and that for Case-
morker Su~ rvJsor the City compact into 6 steps the first 7 of 8
cteps of the State Plan.
No change is recommended for the City scale' On Social
:Worker II positions. If the above changes are effected, no
change mould be later in order to these positions mhen uny
'increase might be made to the Pay plan for City personnel for the
1967-68 year,
It is not recommended that any change at this time be mode
iu the salaries of melfure superintendent or of clerical employees.
These should be revJemed prior to July 1, 1967. Clerical
,personnel must be related to other City clerical personnel and
considered overall. The levels of these positions can best be
evaluated on the basis of local couditt~s.
Xt is recommended the City ~ouncil authorize preparation of
~a budget ordinance amendment to provide above revisions effective
February 1, 1967.
ReSpectfully SUbmitted,
S/ Julian F.,Hirst
Julian F, Hirst
City Manager'
In a discussion of the recommendations of the City Manager mtth regard to
the salary scale for the melfare markers, members Of Council pointed out that they
exceed the state schedule and voiced the opinion that the city scale should parallel
the state scale up ~o the sixth step. -- ·
The City Manager explained that in order to avoid addin9 to the six steps
in the present pay plan of the city the s~ven steps Of the state plan mere compacted
into the six steps of the city plan.
similar requests, Mr. Wheeler moved that the entire pal pine be takes alder advise-
melt. The satins ets seconded by Hr. Bosmell nad adopted, Hr. Link voting II.
ZONING-SCHOOLS: Council havilg referred to the City Planning CoemissioI
for study, report and recoeleldatiom the question of resining the five-acre tract
Of IBRd in PJshburn Pork leased by the Blue Ridge ETV Association from RS-2, Single
Family ReaJdeltill District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the City Plnnning
Coeeission sabuitted the folloming report, recommending that instesd the Zolilg
OrdJnnlce he. amended to allan aa educational television station Isled, operated or
participated in by the City of Roanoke or Its agents ie Single Family Residential
Districts:
'Decelber 22, 1966
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard, ¥oyor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Upon considering the above described question, the City Planning
Caumisston concluded that it mould be undesirable to have a
comnerciol district located mithin a city pork. The Couuiosion
did conclude, however, that the Dine Ridge £dncational Television
Association should be a permitted use within Fishburn Park.
After ensuing discussion and consideration the PllnnJng Connission,
upon a motion made and carried, recommends to City Council that
Article 4, Section 5 dealing math RS-l, RS-2 and RS-3 Single
Family Residential Districts should have an additional permitted
principal use and structure allowed, as rollins:
Item 6. Educatiobal television station owned, operated
or participated in by the Crt y of Roanoke or
its age,ts.
Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Smith
Joseph D. Lanrence
Mr. Link eared that a public hearing on the m tier be held at 7:30 p.m.,
February 6, 1967. The motion was seconded by Mr. Uheeler and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CORRXTTEES:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The committee appointed to study the bid of L. R.
Brown, Sr., Paint Company, on the painting of the interior and exterior of several
city buildings, submitted the following report, recommending that the proposal be
accepted in a revised amount:
'Jannary 4, 1967
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids mere received and opened before City Council at its
regular meeting on Rand ay, December 19, 1966, concerning painting
on the Interior and exterlo~ of aeveral city buildings. Only
one (1) bid sas received, that being from the L. R. Brown, Sr.,
Paint Compeny.
The attached bid summary indicates the areas to be
included in this project, original budget estimates, and the
contractors bid. As cnn be seen, the prices vary both above
and ~elou estimates for the several areas. Certain areas,
Center, although considerably higher than originally anticipated
are none the less reasonable in llght of the extent Of work
involved.
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The proposal for pointing it the Airport coo be'reduced to
some extent by deleting certain orris not originally included
in the budget nad nhlch cae be deferred until~ eext year. The
contractor issdvertently trsespoced his bid figures for interior
sod exterior pointing at the Airport, nbich figures ore shown
~orrectl! in parenthesis ge the summer! sheet. The revised sun
or $4.o~9 rot interior mark alii provide pelntieg le the lobby,
reutaurnnti tug Janitor's closetL, boiler room, nad tug small
areas in Building Mo. 1.
The revfsod total bid mould be-$36,38?.OD, although Mr.
Braun has offered · S% reduction, if cenrded the entire project.
similar to his offer lathe nriginal bid. This mould bring
the coutrcct price to $32,860.OD, only $1,688 above budget
appropriations. This ia considered quite reasoecble in light
of cost increases in the recentpsst. This small sam is available
· for trnnsfer from the Maintenance of City Property budget,
~ccoant 64, object code 28. ns follows:
Health Department: *Finish
present rodent room"
This work la not naa desired
by the Health Dept. $ 600.00
Municipal Building: *Exterior
Peinting'
Not non necessary due to
installation of aluminum
mlndows. IOBB.O0
$1668.00
It is heron7 recommended that a contract be awarded to the
L. R. Brown, Sr. Paint Company in the amount of $32.880.00.
S/ Vincent S. Mheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, V~e Mayor-
Chairman
S/ Julian F. HOrst
~ulien F. Birst, City Manager
S/ William F. Clark
Nilliam F. Clark, City Engineer"
in a discussion Of the matter, Mr. Mheeler advised that the revised
amount of the contract should be $3d,S6B instead of $32,660 mud that the total
transfer should be $1,76B instead of $1,696.
Mr. Wheeler then moved that Council concur in the recommendations Of the
committee and offered the follomlng emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
L. B. Bronn, Sr.. Paint Company, in the revised amount o/ $34,569:
· (:17335) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for the painting of the interio
and exterior of specified publ'lc offices and buildings in and/or belonging to the
City; and providing for an emergency. ~ '
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page ILO.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was uoconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .....................:---0.
Mr. Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
the total sum of $1,788:
'(=17336) AN ORDINANCE to amendand reordain Section #64, 'Maintenance of
City Property,* of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 111.)
Mr. Hheeler moved the sdoptioo of the Ordinance. The motion nos seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the follomlsg vote:
AYES: Messrs. flosmell, Jones. task. Perkinsoo. Pollard, Wheeler sod
Mayor Dillard ....... ~ ..........................
NAYS: None ..........................O.
SENERS AND STORM DRAINS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids receive
on the construction of a sanitary sewer on Franklin ~osd. S. N., north of Hrosdmsy.
submitted the rollouing report, recommending that the lam bid of Hudgins end Pace,
in the amount of $16.124.50. be accepted:
"January 5, 1967
To the City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Bids were opened and received before City Council st its
regular meeting on Tuesday, January 3. 1967, for construction
of sanitary sewer on Franklin Road North of Brosdmay. As shown
on the attached tabulation of bids~ the lan bid mas submitted
by Hudgins ~ Puce in the amount of $18,124.50, erroneously added
on their bid ss $18,094.50. The sum of $41,000.00 included under
the U. S. 220 (Franklin Road} Project is arailable in the 1966-67
Budget for this construction.
It is recommended that a contract be awarded to Hudgins and
Puce in the amount of $18,124.50.
APPROYED: S/ David K. Lisk
David K. Link, Chairman
APPROVED: S/ Julian F. Hirst
API~0YEO: S/ H. Cletus Bra?les
H. Cletus Broyles'
Hr. Link moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the committee
and offered the rollouin9 emergency Ordinance:
(~17337) AN ORDINANCE, providin9 for the constructiou of a certain
sanitary sewer on Franklin Road, S. W., north of Broadway. by the award of a contrac
therefor; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page 112.)
Mr. Link moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by mr. Wheeler and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Nh,CleF and
Nayor Dillard .............................
NAYS: None .........................O.
STATE HIGR#AYS: The committee appointed to study u complaint of the Or.
Pepper Bottling Company that the proposed pla~s for improvements st the intersection
of Brandon Avenue, Franklin Road and McClanahan Street, S. W., mill interfer with
the operation of the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, submitted th e following re port,
recommending that Council request the Virginia Department of Highways to study the
relocation of the proposed new roadway of RcClanahan Street by shifting six feet
mestward the intersection of the center line of the neu roadway of McClanahun Street
mlth the north curb line of the present RcClanehan Street roadway:
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"Rosoohe, Virginia
January 9, 1967
Hoooroble Mayor and City Coutcil
N6~nohe, Virginia
Geotleeen: .......
0a November ?, 1966, #r. Olin Gorrett~ representing Dr.
Pepper HottlJng Coupuu7 appeared before the Council in obJection
to the extant of infringement of the relocntJon or HsCinmubun
Street for its fntersectiow math Fronhlim Rood and Droudon Read
in ProJect II of~ U. S. 220 $outhreconstruction project.
Th'e nnderaigned committee mns appointed to study the mutter.
It Bus found that prior tO the matter coming before the
City Council there had been u LuBber Of meetings involving,~ ut
morions times, representntives or Dr pepper, the Rlchuood and
Salem offices of the State Highway Department, the Norfolk and
Western, and the City and its Engineering Division. The
proposed nee right-of-way and construction lines hud been
stu~ed on the ground.
In their plans on the project, the Highway Department hod
proposed n new location of #cClunnhnn Street ut its intersection
with Frnnhliu Road. Just west of Dr Pepper, RcClunuhun mould be
~urved to the northwest so that it would pass under the Norfol~
a'ad Nester#, immediately enst of the present Franklin Road under-
pass, and then ihteraectmith Frunhlin Rood directly opposite
the Drnnden Road intersection.
Present McClnnahnn Street betmeen Dr Pepper nnd Franklin
Road would he retained but the porement mould be narrowed
permitting only northbound trnffic on Frnn~lin Road Bhich mould
turn and move eastward on NcClneahuu.
DF.Pepper is currently operatin9 under limit~ed area
conditions. Employee par~in9, east of the· Plant, Js on nn
unused public street area. ?he public street, area extends for
n distance up into that yard area of the Plant which the
CoBpoey hms grassed and maintained for some years. To the rear
of the grassed yard amd the Plant*o main building, adjacent to
railroad right of way, is an alleyBny mhlch the City closed
several years o9o. Under some conditions of ope~otion, it is
necessary for Hr Pepper to bold trnc~s in the center of
McClanahun until loading and uoloadiu9 space is available at the
Plant. Dr Pepper is presently using u small amount of office'
space several bloc~s aBoy due to space shortage in their present
building. They advise, due to continuing business growth, they
plan in the future expansion of their present RcClaoahnn Street
building.
The committee considers Dr Pepper os n major and valuable
business in the City and thaterery consideration should be given
to encouraging its growth and prosperity in the City of Roanoke.
In its relocation, ¥cClanahou Street will use o portion of
the east grassed yard of Dr Pepper, the major part of the unopened
public street and aportion Of the closed alley, all before
reaching the Norfol~ and ~estern right of way.
Yarions members of your committee hove met mftb; Mr. Barrett,
District Engineer and representatives of the Highway Department,
and representatives of the U. S. Bureau of Public Roods. The
committee has had the Clty'Engineerin9 Division restohe the new
roadmay to more clearly and in more detail sham the relocation.
Dr Pepper states the relocated street mill affect their
operations. They advise they would like the nam streetmay moved
us far west from their building as passible as it would be helpful;
but if it could be moved six (6) feet, they mould be benefited.
They state the benefit would be primarily in improved visibility
McClannhun Street.
In everI martin9 and in several letters the HtghRuy Deport-
ment has said the proposed street location should not be shifted.
They contend the angle of intersection of McClonohan Street with
Franklin Road, OppOsite Hrnndon Rand, is the controlling factor
and that any relocation, ns requested by Dr Pepper, will not
benefit the Company os the COmpany says.
The Highway Department, through its District Engineer,
of cancelling the project, would be n resolution from the City
Council as~in9 a restudy of the location. The Department further
be of value or whether it Mould reply by reaffirming its previous
position.
Your committee recommends that the City Council by resolu-
tion ash the Virginia Department of Highms~s to study the reloca-
tion of the proposed new rosduay of McClsushsn Street by shifting
six (6) feet uestmsrd the intersection of the center line of the
neu rosdmsy of McClssshsu Street mith the north curb lice of the
present NcClslahnn Street rouducy.
S/ Roy L Pollard, Sr.
Ro7 R. Pollard, Sro
S! Julian F~ Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
S/ William F. Clark
William F. Clark'
Respectfully submitted,
S! Vincent St Wheeler
Vincent S. Wheeler, Chairman
S/ Benton O~ Dillard
Benton O. Dillard
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee nnd that the matter be referred to the Citl Attorne7 for preparation Of
the proper measure. Yhe motion mas seconded by Hr. Pollard and unanimously adopted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
POLICE DEPARY~NT-JU¥£NILE AND DOME~FIC RELATIONS COURT: Council having
deferred action on a discussion with the City Manager and the Couuonueulth*s
Attorney of n suggestion of Councilman David R. Link that un investigation be made
of the feasibility of using the Roanohe Civilian Police to cover vandalism in
Roanoke, the matter mas again before the body.
Mr. Link moved that action on the matter be deferred indefinitelT. The
motion mas seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. IT318, rezoning property located on U. S. Route 11
between Hearthstone Road and Woodbury Street, N. W., described as Lots 4, 5 and 6,
Block ?, Airlee Court, Official Yax No. 2190521, from C-l, Office and Institutional
District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having previously been before Council
for its first reading, read and laid over, was again before the body. Mr, Nheeler
offering the follouing for its second rending and final adoption:
(~17318) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City ~ Roanoke, 1956, os amended, and Sheet No. 219, Sectional 1966
Zone Wap, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 101.}
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the O~ inance. The motim was seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the follomiug vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Rbeeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. T.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. IT319, remoniug an In.OB-acre tract of land located
on the south side of Broaduay, S. W., described as Official Tax No. 1280302, from
LM, Light Manufacturing District, to HW, Heavy Manufacturing District, having
previously been before Council for its first reading, read and laid oyer, was again
before the body, Nr. Rheeler offering the following for its second reading and finnl
adoption:
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(miT319) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the Cie! of Roanoke, 1956, es amended, and Sheet No. 120, Sectioeul 1966
Zone Mop, City of Roanoke, ia relation to Zoelug. '
(For full text of Ordioesce, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 102.)
Br. )aeel~ moved ~e adoptiol of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Link end adopted bl the folleming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones, Llvk, Perkievon. Pollerd, Mheeler and
ia/or Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: Noee .........................O.
ZONINC: Ordinueee No. 17320, rezoniug prop eft! located on the SOUth aide
of Melrose Avenue, N. M., between Thirty-first Street and Yhizty-fifth Street,
described us Lot 5 and part of Lots 6, ? and B, Block B, Markley Map, Official Tax
NO. 2660414. from C-R, General Commercial Oistricto to LB, Light ¥~#ufucturing
District, huvin9 previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
laid over, was again before the body. Mr. Mheeler offering the following for its
Second reading and final adoption:
(~17320) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title X¥, Chapter 4.1. Section 2. of The
Code of the CJt7 of Roanoke, 19ab, ns amended, and Sheet NO. 266. Sectional 1966
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 103.}
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion max seconded
by Mr. Jones and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Link, Pezkinson, Pollard, Mheel~ and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 17321, vacating, discontinuing and
closing a 20-foot alley located betmeen Fourth Street and Fifth Street. S. E.,
parallel to new Virginia Route 24 and Bullitt Avenue, having previously been before
Conncil for Rs first reading, read and laid over. was again before the body, Mr.
Mheeler offering the following for its second readin9 and final adoption:
(~17321) AN ORDINANCE vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
20-foot wide alley, 350 feet in length, located in the block between Fourth Street
and Fifth Street, S. E., and between new Virginia Route 24 and Bullitt Avenue. S. E.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 104.}
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The uotion was seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the follonin9 vote:
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of ou agreement with Mr. Wieslom for the landscape architectural plnnc aid the
necessary engineering sad other specifications for the coectrnctlon of the develop-
neat plan for Eln~ood Part for presentation to the body for itc npprovnlo Mr, Pollnr
offered the follonJag emergency Ordinance nathorlzla9 the City Manager to enter
into the agreement uitb Mr.
(=17338) AN ORDINANCE nuthorlmin9 the execution of agreements providing
for the preparation of the landscape architect*s plans nndthe necessary engineering
and other specifications fox the construction of the Development Plan for Elnuood
Pork; providing for the pa~nent of the cost of such services; and providing for an
emergency.
(For fall text of Ozdlnnnce. see Ordinance Book No. 30. page
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion was ~ conded
by Mr. Perkinsoa and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones. List, Perkinson. Pollard, ~heeler nnd Mayor
Dillard ...... ~ .................................... 6.
WAYS; Mr. Bos~ell ......................1.
Mr. Pollard ~ben offered the followin9 emergency Ordinance trnnsferring
$4,800 in the ~96h-hT budget to cover the total fee of Mr. Mlnslow:
(=17339) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordnin Section =170, "Capital,"
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin9 for an emergency.
(For foil text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 115.)
Mr. Pollard moved the adoption of the Ordinnnce. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ...........................................
NAYS: Mr. Boswell ......................1.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTy-STATE HIGHWAYS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having
directed the City Attorney to prepare the pro l~r measure providing for the purchase
of three parcels of land on the west side of Fourth Street, S. E., between Elm
Avenue and Bni~tt Avenue, needed in connection {itt the widening end improvement
of Fourth Street, and accepting the proposal of the Alum'L, Amos Mrecting Company
for removing the dw{lling on one of the parcels of land, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Perkinson offered the folloming emergency Ordinance: .
(~17340) AN ORDINANCE, authorizing the acquisition of three (3) parcels
of ~and and of three (3) certain construction and slope easements needed for widen-
lng end improvement of 4th Street S. E., between Elm and Bullitt Avenue, upon certaiq
terms and cond~tions; authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract on behal~
Of the City with the Allen C. Amos Mrecting Compnny; and providing for an emergency.~
by Mr. Wheeler end adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
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BEP~TBE~ OF PUBLIC MOE~S: Conw¢l! kevlwg dlreeted the City Att O~noy
Mheeler offered tbs follouing ewevgencl Ordinnnce:
(~17341) AN ORDINANCE providing rot tbs purchase of twenty-nine (29)
condltions;~ncceptin9 certain bids wade to the City for turnishisg sod delivering
said equipwent; rejecting certain other bids wade to the City~ and providing rot
(For fell text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The notion was seconded
byMr. Perkinson and adopted by the follomin9 vote:
Mayor Dillard ................................. ?,
NAYS: None .........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ' NONE.
Oo wottoo of Mc. Wheeler, seconded bl Mr. Perkinson and uusoinousl~ ndopte
the meeting was adjourned.
A P P R 0 ¥ E D
AT~EST:
Citl Clerk Malor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL REETING,
Saturday. January 14, 1967.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting ia the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building. Saturday. January 14, 1967, at 6:30 a,m., with
Mayor Dillard presiding, for the purpose of considering a hearing to be held by the
State Mater Control Board in Richmond on Jannary 17, 1967. on the application of
Roanoke County for a permit to build sewage treatment plants.
PRESENT: Councilmen John R. Boswell. James E. Jones, David K. Lisk,
ROy R. Pollard, Sr., Vincent S.Rheeler and Mayor Benton O. Dillard ................ 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Frank N. Perkinsono Jr.- ............................1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Birst. City Reneger, Mr. Janes N. Kin-
canon, City Attorney, and Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
SEMERS AND STORM DRAINS: Hayor Dillard stated that the special meeting
of Council has been called for the purpose of considering a hearing to be held
by the State Mater Control Board in Richmond on January IT, 1967, on the
application of Roanoke County for a permit to build sewage treatment plants.
Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~17342) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor, members of the City Cooncil
and other representatives of the City to appear before the State Mater Control
Board on January 17, 196T, in behalf of the City of Roanoke, and to oppose the
issuance of certain permits affecting the waters of Roanoke River and Tinker Creek,
in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Dank So. 30, page 119.)
Mr. Rheeler moved the adoption Of the Resolution. Zhe motion was
seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ............................. 6.
NAVS: None ...............O. (Mr. Perkinson absent)
Mayor Dillard submitted the folloming communication from Rt. Perkinson
advising that he would be unable to attend the meeting and that he favors the
adoption of the Resolution:
"January 12, lg&7
Honorable Rayor Denton O. Dillard
Members of City Council
City of Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Because of prior commitments I nm unable to attend the meeting
of Saturday, January 14, 1967, at 6:30 a.m. However, I am thoroughly
familiar with the contents Of the resolution being presented at that
time with regard to Council's position in the application of Roanoke
County now pending before the State Mater Control Board In Richmond
with a hearing set For Jannary
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I agree with the contents of this said resolution and if
present I mould rote In favor of the same.
Yours very truly,
S/ Frank N. Perkinsoa, Jr',
Frank N. Perkinsono Jr."
Mr, Jones mo~ed that the communication he received and filed. The motion
nas seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Joneso seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
'the meeting nas adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 16, 1967.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber ia the Municipal UulldJng, Monday, January.16, 1967, at 2 p.m** the
regular meetlgg hour, mith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen John M. Boswell, Janes £. Jones, David K. Llsk,
Prank N. Perkins,n, Jr., Roy R, Pollard, Sr., Vincent S. Rheeler and Mayor
Uenton O, Dillard ........................ 7,
ABSENT: None ..................
OFFICERS PRESENT:
Kfncanon, City Attorney, and Mr, J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION: The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend T.
Eugene Carter, Pastor, Rlndsor Hills Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
December R?, 1966, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded,
BEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC RATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public bearing for 2 p.m., Monday, January
16, 1967, on the request of Mr. A. O. Erisch, et al., that the northwesterly
portion of a 4.206-acre tract of land located west of Franklin Road, S. M.. between
the Norfolk and Western Railway Company property and Wiley Drive, Official Tax No.
2172601, be r,zoned from LM, Light Manufacturing Oistrict, to C-I. Office and
Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Den M. Richardson, Attorney,
representing the petitioners, requesting permission to withdraw the petition for
rea,ming, was before Council.
Mr. Lisk moved that Council concur in the request and that the petition
for r,zoning be withdrawn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perhinson and unanimously
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREET LIGHTS: A communication from the Appalachian Power Company,
transmitting a list Of street lights installed during the month of December. 1966,
was before Council.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the communication be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Council having directed the City Manager to proceed
wlth providing water service to the residential area south of Urandon Avenue and wes~
of the Towers Shopping Center, a communication from Mr. Hampton M. Thomas, Attorney,
transmitting deeds of easement for the public water distribution main from the
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Times-Norld Corporation, Mrs. Ester Spigel, Jobs E. Millets nad Annie Lee Wallets,
and ~. Hampton Davis'and Cecile C. Davis, as well as a certificate os to the
sufficiency of the deeds of easement, wis before the body.
Hr. Perkioson moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion wac seconded by Wy. Lisk end
unanimously adopted.
HECREATIDN DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mrs. William A. Tingle,
Southwest Area Representative of Central Council Parent-Teacher Association~
advising that she has appointed a committee to study the need of a recreation
center in Shrine Rill and stating that she feels a great deal more effort on the
part of'the Recreation Department must be'done to develop a more adequate program
of recreation in the southwest area and city-wide generally, was before Council.
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Jones voicing the opinion that
the Recreation Department is doing a 9oDd Job with regard to the recreation
program in Roanoke, Mr. Wheeler moved that the matter be referred to a committee
composed of Messrs. Benton O. Dillard, Chairman. James E. Jones, Julian F. Hirst,
H. Cletus Broyles. William F. Clark and J. Robert Thomas for study, report and
recommendation to Council in connection with its consideration of a Capital
Improwen eats Program for the City of Roanobe. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Pollard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Copy of a communication from Mr. James H.
Taylor, President. Hollins Road Civic League. to the State Water Control Board,
transmitting the following Resolution obJecticg to the proposed cosstructioo of n
Sewage Treatment Plant by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority on the Tinker
Creeb watershed, was before Council:
"RESOLUTION PASSED BT UNANIMOUS CONSENT AT A CALLED MEETING OF THE
HOLLINS ROAD CIVIC LEAGUE, INC., HELD JANUARY g, 1967.
WHEREAS. The Rollins Road Civic League. lac. has as one of its
primary purposes the sponsoring of various activities that pro-
mote the betterment and welfare of the people within the Hollins
Road area of the City of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, We consider com-
patible use of the real estate in the Hollins Road area to be
essential to the orderly development of the community; HE IT
THEREFORE RESOLVED:
FIRST: That it is the consensus of the Bollins Road Civic
League, Inc. that the Sewage Treatment Plant proposed by the
Roanoke County Sanitation Authority to be constructed On the
Tinker Creek water shed is not needed.
SECOND: That the present lB' sewer trunk line from the County's
metering Station is adequate based on the Study made for the
City of Roanoke by Hayes, Seay, Mattern ~ Mattern and covered
in Table 14, Priority Nnmbers 2 and 11, cf that Study.
THIRD: That should the County build a Sewage Treatment Plant
at this location, considerable lands to the east and northeast
of the City of Roanoke would still be left without sewerage
facilities on the lower water shed of Tinker Creek and Glade
Creek. unless served by the City Of Roanoke Or additional
treatment plants constructed by the County.
FOURTH: That the CountF baa areas that should be considered in
the heavily populated section soulh o~d southwest of the City of
Roanoke math the mater shed toward Hack Creek.
FIFTH: That the presea~ proposals by Roanoke County appear to
discriminate against areas mithout semers while the areas presently
served through the City of Roanoke sewerage system could continue
to receive such service if a reasonable torirf was paid.
SIXTH: That duplication of services in the Roanoke Volley Is a
waste of tax payers' money. A couparable cost of such a plant
that mould be needed to serve the County is listed in the December
1966, issue of Public Marks Journal, page Tg-Ol, os $2,996.O83. This
was the installation cost to the City of Myoming, Michigan for a
similar plant In 1964.
SEVENTH: That this resolution has the support of our neighbors
in the County adjacent to the proposed treatment plant mite.'
Hr, Link moved that the Resolution be received and filed and that Council
express its appreciation for the action taken by the Hollins Road Civic League.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted,
PARKS AND PLAYCROUNDS: A communication from Mr. F. S. Hancock. expressing
his appreciation for the time and expense uhich the city underwent to secure ski
facilities la various public parks, was before Council.
Hr. Jones moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted.
GARBAGE REMOVAL: A communication from Mrs. Norna Watklns. 229 Tazewell
Avenue, S. E., complaining of the misplacing of the tops to garbage cans at her
place of business by employees of the Sanitation Department of the City of Roanoke,
was before Council.
Hr. Mheeler moved that the complaint be referred to the City Manager for
necessary action. The motion was seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted the follo~lng
report, recommending that $25 be transferred from funds allocated for a rotary
lawn mower to funds allocated for a filing cabinet mover due to an increase in the
cost of the latter item:
"Roanoke, Virginia
January lb, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
In the 1966-67 Budget, under Account 63, Code 65, Hunicipal
Building. there is a total appropriation of $290 divided between
$150 for n rotary lard mower and $140 for a cabinet mover.
Between the budget preparation and adoption, the filing cabinet
mover mas improved by the manufacturer with the resulting price
increase. The cost of the illinR cabinet mover is now $165.
The lawn mower has been purchased and there fs $2S left of
the $150 allocated to it.
It is recommended that the CilI Council by budget ordinance
e~endment revise Ibis account to read: Rotary Lawn Rower, $125:
Filing Cabinet Hover, $165.
This does not represent an increase in this account but an
adjustment of funds already allocated.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. HOrst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Homager"
Mr. Perkinson moved thatCoun~il concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(sIT343) AN ORDINANCE to amend and r,ordain Section n63. 'Municipal Build.
fag.' of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing ;or aa emergency.
(For full tent or Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 30, page 124.)
Mr. PerhJnson moved the adoption or the Ordinance. -The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Bosmell and adopted by the fo~lomlag vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones, Lfsk. Perkfason, Pollard. Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... ?.
NAYS: None ................. O.
BDILDING CODE: The City Manager submitted t~e folloning report recommend-
Jag that a committee be appointed by the City Manager to revise the Buildlng Code
and bring it up-to-date for consideration by Council:
"Roanoke, Virginia January 16, lq6?
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The Building Code of the City of Roanoke now in effect nas
adopted in 1955. Rhea adopted, it mas based on the 1955 edition
of the National Building Code recommended by the National Board
of Fire Undermrlters. The Code has been modified, supplemented
and amended on a number of occasions since that date.
It is in order that the City proceed for the study and
ado~ ion of a new Code. This would he recommended for several
reasons:
1. A minimum of ten years is generally recognized as
the period that should be allowed betmeen major
construction code revisions.
2.Chen~es in structural requirements, material, etc.
have been such that a revision is Justified.
3. A National Building Code is no longer published and
this circumstance is detrimental to performances
under the old Code and to revision assistance.
A procedure suggested for commencement of work on n new
Code would be for the appointment by the City Manager of a
committee representing o section of builders, architects.
group to prepare a rqcommendatJon to my office. In turn, I
mould come before the City Council with a recommendation for
a new Code. If the City Council is in concurrence, we will
accordingly proceed. Conferences, of course, would be con-
ducted with the City Attorney on any recommended Code as to the
legal aspects. If, on the other hand, the City Council mould
pre,er to handle the committee work and related features, this
would be so doD,.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Blrst
City Manager"
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Manager. The m6tion was seconded by' Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted the following report advising
that the Virginia Department of Highways has completed plans for the midening
and reconstruction of Franklin Road, S. M** between the south end of the .Franklin
Road bridge and a point O.056 mile south of the intersection of McClanahan Street
mtth Franklin goad, and expressing the opinion that a complaint of the Dr P~pper
Bottling Company that the proposed plans for improvements at the intersection Of
Drandon Avenue, Franklin Road and McClaoahan Street will Interfere with its
operations should not delay proceeding with the project as a whole:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 16, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginl~
Gentlemen:
The Virginia Department of Highways has completed plans for
the project of widening and reconstruction of U. S. 220 - Franklin
Road between the soutb end of the Franklin Rand bridge nnd a point
0.056 miles south of the Intersection of McClnnahan Street with
Franklin Road. This is the second project on Franklin Roads the
first, on which right-of-uny acquisition is In progress, extends
from the south end of the above described project to the south
corporate limits.
This second project, the subject of this letter, includes
reconstruction of segments of McClannhan Street, Drandon Avenue
and #iley Drive to improve their intersection with FrnnklJn Road.
The City Council is advised of the completion of these plans.
A set mill be available at all times in the City Engineer*s office.
A set will be brought to the City Council meeting for review or
inspection as members of the Council might mish.
These plans hare been developed by close coordination between
the Highway Department and City Engineers and are considered
satisfactory. The ~nly question 'pending on the project is the
one mhich has been raised before City Council by the Dr Pepper
Mottling Company as to acClnnahsn Street and Franklin Rood.
This question should not interfer with the proceedings of the
project.
This is a highly desirable construction and mill considerably
benefit au area which street-uny improvement is much needed.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager#
Council pointin? out that it is requestin9 the ¥ir~Jnia Department of
Mlghuays to study the relocation of the proposed new roadway of McClanahan Street
by shifting six feet westmard the intersection of the center line of the new
roadway of McClanahan Street with the north curb line of the present ~cClsnahan
Street roadway and being of the opinion that the overall plans should not be
approved until this specific question is settled. Mr. Perkinson moved that action
on the proposed plans be deferred until the next regular meeting of the body.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS-HOUSInG-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City
~anager submitted the following report, recommending that a parcel of land
on the east side of First Street, S. E., between Bullitt Avenue and Elm Aven~e.
be purchased from American Chemical Company, Incorporated, and that two parcels
of land be purchased from A. Bernard Levin and MarJorie S. Levin for the total
sum of $140,000:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 16, 1967.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke,' Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is in supplement to the item listed on the Agenda
for this date.
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In the construction or First Street, S. E., between Uullitt
Avenue sad EIB Avenue, in connection with the Route 24 project
there hun been determined-to be dnmsges to the buildings occupied
by Americsn Chemical CoMpany contrlbutuble to the project con-
struction nad the then resulting street-way situation. Apprnlsnl
of these damages wis made in the course of appraisal of nil
properties under the Route 24 project and the appraisal vas
approved in standard procedure by the ¥irginiu Deportment of Highways.
Two factors then became apparent, The first wis that damage
palment would represent an amount i~ high proportion to the total
value of the billdings~ ns determined in the course of the appraisal.
The second factor uss that the buildings are situated within the
area prop*med..for acquisition b7 the Downtown East Urban Renewal
ProJect.
As these factors have been weighed over n period of time, it
has been concluded that it would be advantageous to proceed with
the acquisition at this tine of the total properties rather than
making an outlay for damages and later a payment for the purchase
of the property which in large part would be double payment or
payment twice for the same property. Under this arrangement it
would be anticipated that the property would later be sold by the
City to the Rousing and Redevelopment Authority as a part of the
Downtown East program.
The properties-occupied by American Chemical Company consist
of three parcels, two owned by Bernard Levln and wife and one by
American Chemical Company, Incorporated. An agreed upon purchase
price of $140,O00 has been determined.
There is submitted to the City Council an ordinance authoriaing
this purchase and the appropriate procedures thereto. It additionally
would be necessary for the City Council to authoriae a budget ordinance
amendment providing for an appropriation Of funds to this purpose.
Of the purchase price there would be forthcoming to the City
from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State's 75 percent of the
previously determined damage expense.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hlrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
After a discussion of the question, Mr. Mbeeler moved that action On
the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
PURCRASE 0¥ PROPERTY-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted the following
report recommending that the city purchase from Mr. William Matts and Mrs, Jean M.
Staples a 0.27-acre parcel of land and a perpetual easement over o 25-foot wide
access right of uny thereto, needed in connection with the Instrument Landing
System at Haan,he Municipal (Moodrnm) Airport, for the sum Of $3,2§0, and
accept the written permit of Mr. Matts and Mrs. Staples for entry thereon:
· Roanoke, Virginia
January 16, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
This is in supplement to the item on the Agenda regarding
the Instrument Landing System for the Municipal Airport.
The System, os proposed by the Federal Aviation Agency,
would consist of five base points or stations. Two of these
would be located on the airport property and three considerably
beyond the airport ~nd in a direct line extension of the runway.
Arrangements have been consummated for two of the three off-field
stations. For u lengthy period of time, the City his been negotiat-
ing for the third station. The length of time has sot been so much
the responsibility of the property omaers but of uncertainty as to
the station location and the effort to avoid placing it on private
property, The final point has, homever, been definitely determined.
There bare been discusslom mlth Messrs. William Watts and Allen
Staples, and their attorney, Mr. English Sbomulter, in regard to
acquisition of the appropriate site. The property owners have been
cooperative and bare extended the City u right of entry upon the
property and nil needs have been resolved math the exception of an
agreed upon price.'
The City has had an appraisal of the 0.27 acre site and 0.63
acre access strip with un appraisal value of $3250.
The FAA has advertised for bids for the work and has a low
bidder to whom contract would be awarded. The purchase of the
property mould be the total City cost with an annual lease amount
to the Federal government. This amount has not been deternined
completely but would be agreed upon later. It would not be
anticipated the lease amount mould represent full return in o
brief period of years to the City of its outlay.
It is recommended the City Council adopt two ordinances as
attached; one, authorizing offer to the property owners for the
purchase and two. authorizing acceptance of the right of entry
upon the property.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the purchase of
the parcel of land and easement:
(~17344) A~ ORDINALCE authorlzin9 and directing the acquisition of a
certain property in fee simple and a certain easement for access thereto, wanted
and needed by the City for its public Municipal Airport purposes; authorizing the
City Manager to make to the owners thereof an offer for the Ctty*s purchase of said
property; providing for the acquisition of the property so needed by exercise of
the City's powers Of eminent domain, under certain circumstances, and for acquiring
right Of entry thereon; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 124.)
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................O.
Mr. Jones offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the written
(~17345) AN ORDINANCE approving and accepting the terms of a permit for
'ight of entry on certain land tendered to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text Of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 126.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ......................... 7.
NAYS: None ................. O.
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Mr. Jones then offered the f,Il,wing emergency Ordinance appropriating
the $3.250:
(liT346) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordala Section rlTO.
of the i966-6T Appropriation Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 127.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. List and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, List, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler end
Rayor Dillard .......................... 7.
NAYS: None .................. O.
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: The City Auditor submitted written reports on an
examination of the records of the Round Hill Elementary School and the West End
Elementary School for the school year ending Jane 30. 1966. 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 the respective
funds.
Mr. Wheeler n,red that the reports be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COR#ITTEES:
DEPARTMENT OF pUBLIC WORKS-WATER DEPARTMENT-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
RELFARE-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS: The committee appointed to tabulate bids received
mitted the f,Il,ming report, recommending that the respective low bids be accepted:
"January 10, 1967
TO the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids for supplying ten new
1967 model automobiles end one new 1967 model station wagon to
various departments of the City of Roanoke. which bids were publicly
opened and read at the meeting of City Council on January 9, 196T.
The lowest bids conforming to the specifications of the City of
Roanoke are as follows:
Fulton Motor Company, Inc.
Item No, 1 - Three Plymouth Valiant Automobiles _$4,496.76
Item NO. 2 - One Plymoath Valiant Automobile
Item No. 6 - One Plymouth Fury I Station Wagon 2,0~3.65
Diamond Chevrolet Corporation
Item No. 3 - Two Chevrolet Biscayne Automobiles 3,446.45
Item No. 5 - Three Chevelle 300 Automobiles 5,110.53
Antrim Motorst Incorporated
Item No. 4 - One Dodge Coronet DeLuxe Automobile 1,977.1B
The above prices are net, f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia. Trade allow-
ances for old vehicles are included in these prices.
It is hereby recommended that the bids be accepted as outlined in
this report. Fnnds are available in the 1966o67 budget for the
purchase of thes~ vehicles.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE: S/ James K. Jones
Janes E. Jone~, Chairman
S! Julian F~ Birst
Julian F. Blrst
S/ B. B. Thompson
noeford n. Thompson"
Hr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the
committee and offered the f, Il,ming emergency Ordinance:
(n1734Y) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of ten (10) neu 1967
model automobiles and one (1) neb 1967 model station magon for use by various
departments of the City, upon certain terms and conditions; accepting certain bids
made to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicles; rejecting certain
other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No. 30. page 127.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion Bas seconded by
#r. Wheeler and adopted by the f, Il,ming vote:
AYES: #essrs. Boswell, Jones. Lash, Perkins,no Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard ................................. 7.
NAYS: None .........................O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIRS: NONE.
INIRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SYREET LIGHTS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council baring directed the City Attorney
to prepar~ the proper measure providing for the installation of street lights on
First Street, S. E.. between Bullitt Avenue and Third Street. and the removal of
other lights, he presented same; whereupon. Rt. Wheeler offered the following
Resolution:
(~17348) A RESOLUTION approving installation of certainoverhead mercury
vapor lights on First Street, S. E., betBeen Bullitt Avenue and YhJrd Street, S. E.,
and the removal of three (3) existing overhead incandescent lights.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution B,oh No. 30, page 129.)
Mr, Wheeler moved the adoption of the Resolution. The notion was seconded
by Rt. Pollard and adopted by the folloBlng vote:
AYES: lessrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perkins,n, Pollard, Wheeler and
Rnyor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
STREET LIGHTS-STATE HICHRAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure approving a proposed plan for underground street
lighting on Route 24 from Fourth Street, S. E., through Seventh Street, $. E** he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Wheeler offered the following Resolution:
(~734g) A RESOLUTION approving a proposed plan for undergronnd street
lighting on Route 24 in the City, from 4th Street, S. E., through 7th Street, S. E.~
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lsd directing the City Manager to enter into requisite agreement mitb Appnlschian
Power Company therefor.
(For full text of Resolution, fee Resolution Rook No. 30, page 130.)
Hr. Nheeler moved the ndoption of the Resolution. The motion uss seconded
by Mr. Pollnrd and adapted by the follomin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell, Jones. Link, Ferkinson. Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
STATE RIGHRAYS: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Virginia Departmental Highways to study the possible
relocation of the proposed new connection of RcClanahsn Street with Franklin Road.
S. R.. by shifting Westward six feet the intersection of the center line of the new
roadway of McClnnahon Street with the north curb line of the present NcClansknu
Street roadway, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Rheeler offered the following Reso~
(=17350) A RESOLUTION relating to the alignment of the proposed new
connection of McClanahan Street with Franklin Road. S. M.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 134.)
by Mr. Link and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell. Janes. Link. Perhinso'n. Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMPLAINTS: Mr. Jones read the following statement regarding complaints
received concerned with certain performances now being conducted in several night
spots situated at various locations within the city:
"Mr. Mayor ~ Members Of Councils
I have received several telephone calls from interested
conducted in several 'Night Spots' situated at various locations
within our city. I do not think f need to publicize these
establishments by referring to them by name as X feel all of us
are well aware of their existence.
From the criticism I have received I believe it to be to
the best interest of the City to refer-this matter to the City
Manager, requesting him to confer with the appropriate authorities
in an effort to ascertain whether or not any laws both local ~
State are being violated. In the event these performances are in
violation mith any of the existing statutes that proper ~ expedient
action be taken."
Mr. Jones then moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with
the request that be confer with the appropriate.authorities in an effort to oscertai]
event these performances are ~ violation Of any of the existing statutes that
proper and expedient action be taken. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Boswell and
unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMEHT: Mayor Dillard pointed out that the terms of Mr.
A, Byron Smith and Mr. J. Garry Clay as members of the HousJtg and Hygiene Board
expire on January 31, lq6?, and called for nominations to Yllt the vacancies.
Mr. PerkJnson placed in nomination the names of A. Hyroo Smith and
J. Garry Clay.
There'being no further nominotions,'Mr. A. Byron Smith and Mr. J. Garry
Clay were reelected as members of the Ho~sing and Hygiene Board for a term of two
years beginning February 1~ lg&7, by the following votes
FOR MESSRS. SMITHA~D CLAY: Messrs. Boswell, Jone~, List, Perkins~n,
Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor Dillard ...................... T,
On motion of Mr. Mheeler, seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted,
the me'ting wasodJourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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City Cler~ Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, Jeeeary 23, 1967.
The Council of the City of Roanoke me~ in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Boflding, ¥oadaX, January 23, 1967, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, uith Mayor Dillard presiding.
PRESENT: Conncllmen John Mo 8osmell, James E. Jones, David K. Lash,
Frank N. Perhfsson, Jr., MOl R. Po/lard, Sr., Vincent S. Mheeler end Mayor Benton O.
Dillard ......... ~ .................................. 7.
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Hlrst, City Manager, Mr. James N.
[luceaoe, City Attorney, ned Mr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCAT ION: The meeting uss o~ened wit h e prayer by the Reverend Earl C.
Day, Pastor, Trinity Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday,
January 3, 1967, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Hr.
Perkinson, seconded by MF. Llsk and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof uss
dispensed uith and the minutes approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS U FON PUBLIC MATZERS:
DEPARTMENT OF I~JBLIC NORES-SIDE#ALK, CURB AND GU'ITEM: Pursuant tO notice
of advertisement for bids on furnishing metal sideualk grating, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, January 23, 1967, end to be
opened at that hoar before Council, Mayor Dillard asked if nnlone had any question
about the advertisement.
Reliance Steel Products Company - $ 5,S63.00
DEPARTNEh'r. OF PUBLIC NORmS-STREET LIGHTS-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COHR1JNICA
TIONS: Parsuaat to notice of advertineueat for bids oB furnishing twenty nlnmieem
street lighting poles with transformer base and four aluminum street lighting poles
math anchor bose, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk'natil 2 p.a.,
Monday, Jeaunry 23, 1967, and to be opened at that hoar before Council, Nayor
Dillard asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement, end ag representa
tire present raising any que~lons, the Wnyor Instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening or the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the follow-
lng bids:
Noland Compan7 - $ 6,561.20
General Electric Supply Compnny - 6,736.00
Williams Supply, Incorporated 6,T4H.O0
· eatlnghouae Electric Supply Company 6.769.00
Graybnr Electric Company ) 6,82t.20
) Alternate 6,641.80
Mr. Jones moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed
by the Mayor for inhalation, report and recommendation to Council, the City Attorne~
to prepare the proper measure in accordance with the recomuendation of the committee
The notion ~as seconded by .Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
Rayor Dillard appointed Messrs. James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Hirst
and B. Bo Thompson as members of the comnittee.
COMPLAINTS: Couuc 11 having referred the qaestion of certain performances
nos being conducted in several night spots nitrated at various locations in the
city to the City Manager with the request that he confer with the appropriate
authorities in an effort to ascertain whether or not any laws, both local and state,
are being violated, and that in the event these performances are in violation of any
of the existing statutes that proper and expedient action be taken, approximately tw
hundred citizens appe~ ed before the body to protest the appearance'of topless go-go
dancers at two local night spots.
Mr. C. N. Plybon read a prepared statement, advisfm~ that he is opposed to
any improper dress or any improper actions, whether ~ is dancin9 or any actions of
life, and that he is opposed to any business that is palling humanity down instead
of lifting it ~up regardless Of the revenue obtained.
The,Reverend David L. Rogers read the following statement voicing the
opinion that ~orality is the responsibility of all Christians in their relationship
with each othqr and'with God:
· Mr. Mayor, City Councilmen and fellow citizens: I come
today speaking not for the Roanoke Ministers* Conference of which
X am president% nor for Central Church of the Brethren of which 1
am pastor, but for myself as · responsible person in this community
and as a person in a responsible position of leadership. I have
bat get me in trouble and I, at least want to remember what I say.
· A number of letters and telephone calls have come to me
expressing concern over the topless Go Go Girl dancers at "Papa
Joe*s* and Joe and Johnnyst and raising the question OS to nhnt
the.ministers were going to do abort this *immoral influence* now
in our city. I'm only surprised that no one has suggested a
commnnist conspiracy. Where have these people been when we needed
them in past years. ~e ministers are usually told to stay inside
of the walls of the church and not speak or act on SOCial, moral
issues because this is *politics' and 'law' and the 'world* and
ours is only a spiritual gospel from the pulpit. I am glad for
th.ii Opportunity to come Outside, or to *leap over the wall.*
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nnd 9ire
I·m here today to trl to pet morality Il focus. I cB
concerned ebokt the exletlng oitentloe, I d& eot believe it
helpful to the aor·l cllm·te of our nomuunitl so it must be ·
deterrent to good aor·l cteld·rdo. But this is oily · symptot
er resmit of Jmmorelitl abet has exloled im *ir. romm·BJt~ for
years ·nd ue have dome little or ·*thing about it.
~bdoy ue must co·risc the guilt of our couu·slty Jm letting
· os uts*sphere develop se th·t this comes os · re*git. We hove
made this kind of tbJe9 possible es · steppingstone to otirdom
rot some girls. As · p~stor, I have felled, es citizens, us ch·rob-
me· me have foiled im eur responsibility to God ·ad to each other.
We huve not dole the Job is religious education, me hove e~ done
the Job in excmple, in ear concept, of morality, o* ue focus au this
one result of our failure.
Morality cue only be truly seen ia terms of our human fei·ti*n-
ship mJth each ether ·nd mith God. Me ere. imm*mi and contribute to
lmBorality in our fBllure to Shot ·nd give respect for 011 haman
beingS, for failure to give attention to 011 citizens of our
community, for failure to trust our fellow citizens, for failure
to prnctice Integrity ia dealings mith one another ·nd equally mith
Jll. Thin shots immorality - our failure to recognize the value
of hnmnn person·laky, the werth of mhole p~rsons (body ·nd spirit).
We hove mode people thiogs, objects not persons.
This is seen not only in general aexnnl practice ·nd suggestive-
mess; but ia oar trentmeet of the poor mira hfs eeed for food,
clothing, shelter, c Job that can bring self respect, friendship:
lin our tragic treatment of the Negro in his local struggle for equal
'opportunity, open housiog, recognition as n human being in ter~s of
uorshlpping, marking, playing, tnlhieg together ss equals under God
and Itu; in considering the needs of our youth for · recreation
center in Bighland Pork or Mesa End area, for at least one responsible
night club for teenagers, fez greater consideration or the caring
for youth before and ester they get into trouble with lam; in pro°
~viding more creative opportunities for people of our comuunity in
tterms of recreation *nd social life.
Aa human beings, me respond to and imitate other people
in relationship to then. As a community we have promoted unny
disgraceful activities through doing nothing, or beiog actively
· Involved because It brings financial or political gain to o~ ·elves.
The ma'tter of law is for ~lty Council to decide. But ns yon
consider thin concern of topless dancers, please put on your
agenda the plays at Mill Mountain ploy house, the movies et local
theatres, the literature on our neustauds, the crucial matter of
open housing, the enforcing of standards in housing, the need for
· lgnifi~ant youth activities and note opportunities fore*od adult
entertainment in our community (city).
The main responsibility however is not this Council's. How
· many times have ne heard, 'yon can't pass enough lens to make people
~good,' and genuine goodness does not come from pa·sing lens. The
ship to each other. This can not be done only in the church
gathered tegether, but in the family, in neighborhood contacts, in
business nnd social relationship·. We must in·pare, train, practice
the kind of life that shows that 'the Faith* makes a difference and
not Just by our abstaining, our criticizing but in positive plans
of action that answer human needs. This is morality."
Mr. Stuart ~. £pperson, President, ~8~ radio station, read a W~BA Radio
which began on January 10, 19~?, urgJn9 its listeners to call the Mayor
~heJr opinion on the *topless naitresses%
'¥ost of us were shoched and could not believe it when Mayor
Dillard.made hi· infamous pronouncement on the topless
statement mas not only asinine but mas completely irresponsible,
immoral and Just plain stupid!
~n the first place, the Mayor ones the eighty year old lady an
apolooy for suggesting that she is Jealous of the topless
maitre*scs. Is thistbe ridicule and the response citizens of
Roanoke can expect when they call the mayor's office to protest
·onething?
Ia the second place, the mayor seemed to indicate that he.
believed it is good ~o have to,less #ai~resses in £oanohe,
it is progress for our city ...... puts us ahead of other cities.
It should be obvious to everyone listening that this assertion
by the mayor needs no an*net. It is so opposite the truth that
it is ridiculous.
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May ue suggest abet the mayor cai lake ese reel contribution that
cea kelp put ak ahead of other cities aid that is, his resigna-
tion. Me urge you to call the msyorV office today sad give your
opinion on the topless uaitresses. One final question ue mould
like to ask Mayor Dillard---mould he like for his daughter or his
mire to be e topless ueltress? Thiak it over, Mr. Mayor:
FOR THE RECORD ...... this has bees a NERA Radio Editorial, FOR THE
RECORD. Free tile mill be made available over MEDA to persons
having opposite vieus.'
Mr. Ep~erson in s verbal statement conceded that the reference to =topless
muitresses" should have been =topless go-go girls.=
Mr. Jack C. Smith, Executive Vice President of the Roanoke Chamber of
Commerce, pointed out that Council has ask~ the City Manager to ascertain whether or
not any laws are being violated and urged those present to give the lams a chance
rather than resorting to pressure tactics of the uorst sort.
Mr. C. A. Drizendine displayed several magazines he brought for the
purpose of shaming Coancll the pictures of practically nude women contained therein
and voiced the opinion that a law should be passed prohibiting such magazines.
MFS. Barbara Bill read the folloming commuuicatim voicing the opinion
that the objectors, however strong their opinions, have no right t~ force them upon
those who believe that sin, also, is in the eye of t~beholder:
"1301 Second Street, S. N.
Roanoke, ¥1rginia
Dear Sir
Congratulations~
I've been following this 'topless' brouhaha with great
interest, being a 'Repatriated Soanoker' (having lived in m7
Interim years in Nam York and Los Angeles). I love my native
state, but I'l disappointed in the anachronistic and Puritanical
vleupoints and opinions of some of her misguided zealots
(religious and othernise).
? ! hadn't intended to write, but decided that I should when
I read in the Friday evening paper that one such self-appointed
*keeper of the city's morals' felt moved to complain *in behalf
of the people of Roanoke'. I, too, sm a Person of Roanoke, and l
need no one to speak for me, or dictate to me (or for me) what I
shall consider obscene, sinful o~ harmful. I will speak for
myself, Madame (end it's obvious that 7on are a woman). I do
not wish to be your proselytk, thank you.
This is your problem, or the crux of the problem, I feel.
Cer~inl! some persons, for various reasons (more emotional than
intellectual), groan upon this type of emtertainment (l, myself.
being a normal female, prefer ballet or good'theater, of uhlch
there is a dearth in Roanoke, I'm sure you*Il agree~ but these
people, however strong their opinions, hare no right to force
them upon those of us who believe that sin. also, is in the eye
of the beholders (or in their minds, this being the obvious
casd), and who are sufficiently normaL sexually to find nothing
either exciting or disgraceful in a topless dancer. Most normal
people mould agree that what is whispered (metaphorically speakin9)
is much more tlttilatin0 - no pun intended - than that which is
shouted.
These dancers are not going to corrupt the moral structure
magazines which are readily available to all, and our certainly
girls in Saigon are corrupting them in a useless and futile war-
in fact, why don't we point oar fingers at our real obscenities -
hypocritical (and last plain crooked) government officials, drug
addition,.etc~ etc~.'Od infinitum and' l~o~e the girls '
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Qr 1ga air hasbstda ore going to see the acts aid begin to lake
unfavorable comporiaoua with the mires ot ho~ (the root or
much Of this anxiety).
The only uny these girls could possibl~ hera anyone would be
if one of their pasties rlen off nad hit someone ia the eye.
Most sincerely,
S/ (Mrs) Hnrbarn Hill"
The Reverend G. A. Caste,roma, Pan,toro £maaoel Pilgrim Char,ch, stated that
he is opposed to the topless go-go dancers but he mime objects to the holt truth
of WKBA Radio Station in referring tn thew os topless maltresses.
Also, speaking ia opposition to the go-go dancers mere the Reverend Robert
Pointer, Pastor, House of Prayer; Mr. L. L. Pollard; Mrs. Lois J. Stomata; the
geverend Gene Arnold, Poster, Fellowship floptist Church; the Reverend Ronaid
Young, Po~tor, Turner Memorial Baptist Church; Mrs. Alma Steele; Mrs. Jo Ann
Rodford; Mrs. Robert £. Rays; Hr. Clime C, Rearer; Mr. Curtis B. Hndges; the
Reverend Grler W. Bamhlns, Pastor, Church of God Tabernacle; Mr. J. M. Bechner;
NFS. J. M. Beckner; and Hr. %. T. Reese.
with her and that when he refused she went to another customer and asked hlu to.nc
· ith her.
Upon questioning. Mrs, Longnecker admitted that she had never been in the
establishment and was going by hearsay.
Mr. Marvin A. Parsons questioned the morals of every member of Council for
allowing the topless go-go girl dancers to continue.
Mr. George E. Stephenson voiced the opinion that the people should know
whether the statements attributed to the Mayor in a local newspaper with regard to
the go-go dancers were correct.
Mr. George J. Christofis, owner of Papa Joe's and Mr. John S. Davis, co-
owner of Joe and J c{~. appeared before Council, Mr. Christofis statin9 that he d es
not think he is doing anything ~rou9 ia presenting the 9g-go dancers, that to his
knomledge not one of the objectors has seen the sham gad inviting those present to
see the Show for themselves to decide whether it is wrong.
Miss Phyllis Whorley nad Miss Joyce Wheeler, two of the dancers, stated
that they are being condemned by people who have not even seen then dance, that
they have been reared by Christian parents and that they do not feel they are doing
anything wrong.
Mr. Cloy C. Tarman stated that he has ~en the show and does not feel there
is anything wrong with it.
~he following Resolution of the Roanoke Baptist Pastor's Interracial
Fellowship, urging CounclltO take nhatever Steps are necessary or to use whatever
influence is available to legally prohibit this style of suggestive entertainment
the community, was before the body:
"~e the members or the Roanoke Baptist Pnstor*~ Intevrnclol Follon-
ship, in regular session al Motduy, January 23, 1967, adopted the
following resolution l~ ~e C~nveyed to the members o! the COt7
Council of Roanoke: .
'In the spirit of Christian love and concern rot those
in civil uuiboriw, me c0nmend you for your previous
notions nad attitudes In the interest of high moral
~riuciples in tb governing or our city, It is our
hope tbut yon mill continue to maintain these high
naval standards in keeping Roanoke n clean and
oriented city.
Because of our interest in the coutinuutiom of such
city government, me mould like to express our grave
concern regarding the current issue or questionable
entertainment in some or the city's public restaurants.
Recognizing the haziness or the ~esent lams when
applied to such un issue, we would encourage the City
Council to toke whatever steps UTe necessary or to
use nhntever influence is available to legally
prohibik this siyle of suggestive entertainment in our
community.
#e take this action because it is our firm conviction
that the desirable progress of any city hinges not only
upon such things as commercial growth but upon the up-
holding of moral and spiritual standards.
Respectfully submitted,
The Roanoke Baptist Pastor's Interracial Fellowship.'
Communications from Mrs. Alma Steele, MFS. Robert M. Ellis, Mr. Luther R.
Vann, MFS. JerFy Woods, HFS. Peggy K. Fracker. Mrs. B. L. Weaver.
Robertson and Mrs. Barbara C. Robinson urging that action be taken to prohibit the
appearance of the topless go-go dancers in the City of Roanoke, mere before Council.
A communication from Mrs. Clay C. Tarmau, suggesting that ~hen the ~oca~
night spots feature an equil number of beautiful go-go guys there will be no Jealousy
or complaints from anyone ns there will be entertainment for all, was before Council
A Joint communication from Mr. Robert Kent Smith and Hr. W. Dorsey Taylor,
Jr., voicing the opinion that the complaints of the citizens prove how backward
Roanohe really is, wes before Council.
Everyone present having been given an opportunity to speak on the subject,
the City Manager submitted the following interim report, advising that h~ has asked
the Commonwealth's Attorney to inform him as to his revieu of the City Code in this
matter and that when this information is received he will present a further report,
mas before Council:
"Roanoke. Virginia
January 23.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At your last meeting of January 16. 19~?, the City Council
by voted motion asked for report from uy office of the laws of
the City uith respect to complaints received by members of the
Council concerning activities in certain establishments. Spec-
ifically the complaints related to the attire of peFformeFs and
employees of these establishments.
This Is submitted to the City Council this date as sn
Interim report.
Nith the complaints us made to the City Council, wJt~ the
extensive news coverage that has taken place and with the wide
public discussion it is believed one and all are generally snare
of what Js involved.
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Through the Police Deportment and its Vice Squad, the
commending officers of the De~rtoeet ced I have beet adequately
inserted of tko nature of the Ferfovaaoces or exhibitions taking
place at tea estabiishuents ultbie the'CltT. Ne heCe closely
revieued the sections of the City Code uhich uoald have the
being le violation of the City Code.
The footless end their.titles sro as,'follous: Title 23,
Chapter 3 of the Code: Section 4 - Di~playing obscene
in 1939, 1942 amd 1936, respectivelT~ It ia perhaps obvious that
will he furnished.
S/ Julian F. HJFst
~r, Nheeler moved that Cosncil concur ia the request or the Electoral Boar
old offered the follomiaR emergency OrdiM ace:
(m17351) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordoin Section nBS, #Electoral Board
of the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing roe un emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 131.)
Mr. Nheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the folloulog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosnell, Jones, Link, Perkinson, Pollard, Mheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................
NAYS:' None ..........................
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Fred P. Bulllngton, requesting that
property located on the north side of Berkley Avenue. S. #., betueen Edgewood
Street and Fouquier Street, described os Lot 13, Block C. Virginia Heights, Official
Tax No. 1510514, be rezoned from RS-3, Sinole Family Residential District, to RD,
Duplex Residential District, mos before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for r,zoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
mas seconded by Hr. Lash and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Murray K. Coulter. requesting that
property located on the north side of Highland Avenue, S. M., between Franklin Road
and Fourth ~treet. described as Lots 8-14, inclusive, Bloch lB, Leman Addition,
Official Tax NOS. 1021412 - 1021416, inclusive, be rezoned from RG-2. General
Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District. ~as before Council.
Mr. Jones moved that the request for r,zoning be referred to the City
Planning Commission for study, report end recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Link and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDUET-DEALYB DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
recommending that $210 be appropriated to provide for the temporary employment of
· Social Norker I in the Health Department at Step 6 at $525 per month, the $35
Increase in salary to be reimbursed the city by the state:
#Roanoke, Virginia
January 23, 1967
Honorable Mayor end City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
The budget of the Health Department' provides for a position
of a Social forker I at Step 5. This position has been provided
for the consultation and evaluation of mentally retarded clinic.
This is a highly specialized field of mark in the Department. The
position has been occupied by Mr. Homer Duty mhD has been assigned
at Step 5 Jn the City Pay Plan. Step 5 is at $490 per month. The
Virginia Department of Health bas been participating in this clinic
program and has carried on reimbursement basis oil of the salary
cost to the City math the exception of $140.
Mr. Duty mas ~eanted o leave of absence to the University of
North Carolina at the first of the year. Some considerable search
was undertaken to obtain a person ~nfficiently qualified and
specialized in this mark that could be brought ~n on a temporary
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18omonths basis, ..Hrs, Aeaa L, HcClcag aaa obtained and employed
on Juaaury 3, 196T, A requirement aaa that the qualifications of
the individual be approved by the State Department or Health.
It the engagement of #fa, #cClsu~ mad the evaluation cf her
qualifications, mad recognizing the temporary severe of the mark,
it Wan considered that she should be compensated OB the basts'or
Step 6 la the salary scale for Social Workers, She could not be
employed et higher than step 4, The Virginia De p~rtmeat of Health
hun confirmed to the Clt~ that they mould continue to curry on u
r~Jmbursemeet all of the salary Of this position above $145.
It is considered that Mrs. HcClung should be placed at a
Step 6 basis mud it fs recossended that the budget ordinance mira
respect to personnel be amended us necessary to provide for this
position ut Step 6, and that the City Council by budget ordinance
amendment provide for the appropria{lon of $210, ehich is six
months at the $35 differential between $490 per month and $525
per month, and that the budget be so adJusted in revenue to reflect
u reimbursement by the State of Virginia of an equal amount of
$210.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Juliun F.'Hirst
Julian F. Hirst .
City Mansger"
Mr.' Pollurd uored that Council concur in the recoumendution of the City
Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinsnce:
(~17352) AN ORDXNANCE to amend and reordain Section ~30, "Health
Department," of the 19hb-67 Approprlution Ordinance. and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Rook No. 30. page 131.)
Mr. Pollurd moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mss seconded
by Mr. Perkinson and adopted by the follouin9 vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones. Llsk, Perkinson, Pollurd, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
WATER DEPARTMEI~F: The City Manager submitted a written report, adgliing
that Mr. Barry L. Nard has requested city water service to his property ut 5433
Williamson Road, N. N., in Roanoke County.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a verbal report that there
is a twelve-inch water main in front of the above property with sufficient pressure
and flow to serve it and recommended thut the request be granted.
Mr. Jones moved that Conncil concur in the recommendation o f the C~ y
Manager nnd thut the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENt: The City Manager submitted a ~ritten report, advising
that Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. S~ltnn have requested city water service to their
property at 2701Cannuday Road, N. E., in Roanoke County.
In'this connection, the City Manager submitted o verbal report that there
is a tau-inch water main in front of the above property with sufficient pressure
and flow to serve it and recommended that the request be grunted.
Mr. Wheeler moved that Council concur in the recommendation Of the City
Manager and that the mutter be referred to the City Attorney faf p~eparotlon of the
proper m~asnre. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report, advil
lng that the Superintendent of Police has requested retirement on April 20, 1967:
#Roanoke, Virginia
Juuuerl 23, 1967
Honorable Molar amd C~tl Council
Boeloke, ¥irgiele
Gentlemen:
Major Fruuh H. Mebb hen to'dnl submitted to m~ 8 letter inking
for his retirement on April 20, 1967. HIs decision to retire Just
t rem months lB advance of mhct mould be his normal retirement date
is JB the interest of protection of his health. For several mouths
his health his been of concern to him end he hun receutll hid his
doc~o£'s advice oR the matter-of his continuing bis duties.
~nouing that he is conscientious iu ettemptiuo to fulfill his
duties ns long ns he has the reaponsibllitl of his position, I have
accepted his letter es I do not feel the Citl should Jeopardize his
health and his future lears in inking that he sunI on longer.
Major Vebb hnn served Roanoke long and faithfully in lam enforce-
meat. He has risen through the ranks of the Citl*s Police Depart-
ment to become its Superintendent. Iu the leers that he has headed
the Depertmeut, the #ilar hud the hand of leadership in the gromth
end development of the Girl's Police services. Ou him has been the
heevl m~ight of direction and decisions during the time mhen manI
problems and complications hove come to lam enforcement. He his met
end in meeting thf responsibilities in the best interest of the
safety and welfare of the people of Roanoke.
As one of the Citl Managers mho has looked to him for guidance
end advice, I have, la my brief time, quickly come to regard hJu us
u gentleman and as n dedicated public servant. 1 eddltionnlll have
come to respect him as both an official end n personal friend.
The City Council is so advised of Superintendent Mebb*s
decision which he has understandably made.
Respectfully submitted,
S! Julian F. Hirnt
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager*
Mr. Jones moved that the report be received and filed. Yhe motion was
seconded by Mr. Lisk end unanimously adopted.
EASEMEN*fS-ROANOKE GAS COMPANY: Council having referred the request of the
Ro3noke Gas Company for an easement for the relocation of existing gas facilities
across City propertI from Crystal Spring Avenue. S. M.. to Late Street. S. E., to
the City Attorney for study, report and recommendation as to the proper procedure.
the City Attorney submitted the following report, recommended that the easement be
granted:
~January 20. 1967
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of City Council,
Gentlemen:
over City-owned property On both sides of South Jefferson Street
adjacent to Hoano~ Memorial Hospital mas, at the Council meeting
held on January 19, 1967, referred to the undersigned for study
and recommendation to the Council.
In report thereon, there is transmitted herewith for the Council*s
recommended approval u proposed ordJnnnce by mhich the Council
would provide that the City convey to Roanoke Gas Company un ease-
ment making possible the relocation of certain 9ns transmission
· lines of Roanoke Gas Company effected by the recent closing of a
part of Lake Street, S. E, The location of nam rights-of-may pro-
vided hy the Cttl*s deed of easement to said Company mould be
through certain of the Citl*s property located on both sides of
South Jefferson Street. near Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
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The Council sill note that the deed of easement xould entrain o
provision okereby the rights end privileges granted thereunder
notld be sebsteatJall7 the sane and subject to the sene condi-
tions and limitations, and mould expire at the sane tine us the
franchise heretofore grouted by the City to Roanoke .Gas Company,
that is to sey. on September 1, 1973.
This matter bna been discussed ulth officials of the Roanoke
Gem Company end the terns nad provisions outlined above ere
stated to xeet nlth that Conpsny*s approvel,
Respectfully,
S/ J. ~, tincaaon
City Attorney'
Mr, Jones moved that Council concur in the recomnendetion cf the City
Manager nad the City Attorney end that the folloning Ordinnnce be placed upon its
first reading:
(~17353} AN (~HINANCE providing for the execution end delivery of e
certain deed of easement from the City to Roanoke Oas Company, relative to ua under.
gronnd gal main or line, through a portion of the City's property located near
Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
h~EREAS, in connection with the proposed expansion of Roanoke Memorial
Hospital, Council has previously agreed to vacate, discontinue and close portions
of Lake Street and Belleviem Avenue, S. E., ns a result of nhfch said closing of
Luke Street, S. E., certain existing gas mains and transmission lines alii require
relocation; and
WHEREAS, Roanoke Has COmpany has requested that the City grant an ease-
ment across certain City pro~rty in order that it be able to provide continued
service to said Hospital as well as reeainin9 City properties east of Crystal Sprln
and
WHEREAS. the City Manager has recomeended that the City 9rant to the Roan
Gas Company the easement herein authorized, ia which recommendation thls Council
concurs,
THEREFORE, HE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
proper City officials be. and they are hereby, authorized and directed, for end on
behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to Roanoke Oas Company a deed of easement
granting to said Company an easement for an underground gas pipeline right-of-way,
10 feet in width, with the right, privilege and authority to said Company, its
line within said right-of-Nay for the purpose of the transmission ~ gas, under-
9round, across certain properties onned by the City and located On both sides of
South Jefferson Street, south of Roanoke River, the aforesaid 10-foot aide right-of-
may to extend northeasterly from the west lJ~e Of Lake Street, S. E., a distance of
approximately 480 feet to the east line of South Jefferson Street and, also, from tb
nest line of South Jefferson Street approximately 94 feet to the southeasterly line
exact location.of said lO-foot made right=of-way' being more particularly shana on
that certain Plat No. 18201 dated December 16, 1966, prepared by C. B. Malcolm ~ Sol
ke
State Certified Engineers, for Roanoke Gas Coxpooyo a copy of nblch said plat is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk, the consideration therefor to be the sum of
One Dollar, ($1.00), coshe sod sold deed to contain provision uhereby the rights sad
privileges granted thereunder mould continue in rail force and effect until
September 1, 1973. that being the date of expiration of the existing franchise here-
tofore granted by the Council to the Roanoke Bas Company prusuont to the provisions
of Ordinance No. 11916, the rights and privileges to be granted by said deed of
easement to be substantially the sane and subJect to the sane conditions and limJta-
rials relative to the construction of gas mains in public streets, as set out and
contained in sold franchise; that provision be nude rot said Compony*s relocation Of
its said gus transmission lines upon the Cltyos demand should the location thereof
Interfere in any may mlth the City's use of its said property for any of said Clty*s
purpose; othermlse, said deed of easement shall be upon such form os is prepared and
approved by the City Attorney.
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Link end adopted by the folloaing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Roswell. Jones, Lisk, Perkinson, Pollard, Rheeler and Mayor
Dillard ........................................ 7.
NAYS: Nooe ........................~-0.
CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor submitted o financial report of the City of
Roanoke for the month of December, 1966.
Rt. Lisk moved that the report be received and filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The Board of Zoning Appeals submitted its annual report for the
year 1966.
Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received and filed. Yhe motion was
seconded by Hr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study
report and recommendation the request of the L. So Waldro@ Realty Company that
property located on the north side of Cumberland Avenue. N. W., betmeen Nllliamsou
Road and R~undhill'Avenue, described as Lot 16, Block 10, Coanistone Map, Official
~Tax No. 2080416, be rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District, to RG-2,
Ceneral Residential District, or C=I, Office and Institutional District, the City
Planning Commission submitted n mritten report, recommending that the property bo
rezoaed as RD, Duplex Residenti el District, and that Lots 15 and 17, Official Tax Nos
2080415 and 2080417, also be rezoned from RS-3, Single Family Residential District,
tO RD, Duplex Residential District.
Mr.'#heeler moved that a public hearin9 on resuming the property os
recommended by the City Planning Commission be held at ?:3~ p.m., March 6, 1957.
The motion Mas seconded by Mr. Llsh and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Plannin9 Commission for study
report and recommendation the request of the [-P Car poratlon, that property located
On the south side Of London Avenue, N. N., between Sixteenth Street and Nineteenth
Street, described os Lots q - 16, inclusive, Block 20, Hyde Park Land Company,
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Officill Tax Nos, 2212001 - 2212007, ieclealve, nnd 2212008{ Lots 9 - 16, inclusive
HI,ch 21. Hyde Park Land Coapusl, Official Tax. Nos. 2211901 - 2211906. lecluui~e~
end Lots 9 - 16. inclusive, Block 22, Hyde Park Load Company, orrtclsl Tax Nos.
2211801 - 2211808. inclusive, be rex,ned from RG-I. General Residential District,
to L¥, Light Yneofucterlng District, the Cftl Planning Commission submitted ·
eritten report, recommending that the request be grunted.
Mr. List moved that · pub/lc hearing es the setter be bald at 7:30
March 6. 1967. The motion oas seconded b~ Mr. Jones nod unanimously nd,pred.
ZONING: Council having referred to the City Pl neefeg Commissfoe for
study, report nnd recommendation the request of Expert Publications, Incorporated.
that property located on the south side of Church Asenue. S. E.. betueen Three and
One-half Street nnd Sixth Street, described as Lot 3, Block 3, ~oodland park,
Offi~inllTax No. 4011503. be rex,ned from HG-2, General Residential District, to
C-3, Central Business District, the City planning Couuission subultted the foil,win
report, recozmendi~ that the request be tabled for n three-uontb period to permit
a thorough study of alternative proposals for the changing land use needs of the
area:
"January 19. 1967
The Honorable Benton O. Dillard. Mayor
and Members of City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
At its regular meeting of January IH, 1967 the City Planning
Commission considered the above described request.
Thomas J. Surface, representing the petitioner, appeared before
the Planning Commission and indicated that the petit loner meshed
to use the subject pro~eFty for nn outdoor advertising structure.
Mr. Surface further stated that the subject residential property
had been condemned by the city for further usage as a residence.
Upon considering this request the City Planning Commission
noted that the petitioner had requested nn isolated spot of C-3,
Central Business District zoning, and it eno suggested that the
petitioner's request mould more appropriately be some other
business district. After substantial discussion, the Planning
Commission concluded that the subject property and the general
surrounding area mas going through a phase of deterioration.
The opinion was expressed that an outdoor advertising structure
on the subject property could be highly undesirable from an
aesthetic standpoint but, in lieu of alternative possibilities,
might be a necessary evil. Ensuing discussion disclosed that the
.entire area east of the domntomn end the Interstate 581 spur to
the top of the topographical grade needed stud by the City
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Planning Deportment due to substantial pressure in the entire
area for land use changes. It uss determined that such a study
~moold require ~pproximately three months time.
I motion mas made and unanimously carried to table this request
for a three month period in order to allom the City Planning
Department to make a thorough study of alternative proposals for
the changing land use needs of the area. It mas farther directed
%hut Mr. Surface, representing the petitioner, be notified of
the Commission's decision to examine and study the general area
in depth, including the Petitioner's property.
'Very truly yours,
S/ Dexter N. Sdith
Joseph H. Laurence
Chairman"
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Mr, Mbeeler moved thom COUnCil concur lo the recomoemdotioo c£ the Clt~
Plaoelng Coomission lid thom the request for rezoming he tobled for o tkreeomonth
period. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Pollord gad unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Council hoviag referred to the City Planning Cooolssien for stod~
report gad recooueodotion the request of Re. Ernest $. Bronn, et I1o0 that property
located on the south side of Pioneer Rood, N. M** between Oahland Boulevord nnd
Bllliomsoo Rood, described as Lots 19 - 25, inclusive, Block 1, B. R. Price Map,
Officiml Tax Nos. 209H109 - 2090111, inclusive, be rezooed from RD, Duplex
Rosldentiol District, to C-I, Office and Ilstitutionol DlStFIC%, the Cit~ Plooning
Commission submitted o mritten report, recomoeoding thom the request be grouted and
thol Lots 4 - lB, Inclusive, Block 1, Bo E. Price Mop, Official. Tax NO. 2090108; a
0.44-acre tract of land, Block 12, Mllliam Fleming Court, Official Tax No, 2090118[
n 1.56-acre tract of land, Block 13, Million Fleming Court, OfficlolTox~No. 2090211
god Cots 24 o 34, inclusive, Block 2, MJlIJli Fleming Court, Officio] Tax Nos.
2090211 - 20~021S, inclusive, also be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District,
to C~l, Office and Institutiooal District.
Mr. Wheeler moved thom a public heaving on rezoning the property os
recommended by the City Planning Commission be held at T:30 p~m., March 6, 1967.
The motion mas seconded by Mr. Jones gad unanimously sdo~ed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
S~ATE HIGHBOYS: Council hsving deferred action on a report of the C~ y
Manager advising that the Virginia Department of Highways has completed plans for
the widening nad reconstruction of Franklin Road, S. #., between the south end of
the Fronhlin Road Bridge and a point 0.056 mile south of the intersection of
McClanahau Street with Franklin Road, pending receipt of an answer from the Virginia
Department of Highways on the relocation of the proposed new roadway of McClooahan
Street by shifting six feet ~estword the intersection of the center line of the new
roadway of McClaoahan Street with the north curb line of the present McClanahan
Street roadway as requested by the Dr Pepper Bottling Company, the matter was again
before the body.
At the request of the City Manager, Mr. Jones moved that action on the
matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council. The motion was
seconded b) Mr. Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
pURCHASE OF PROFERT¥-S~ATE fl IGRRAYS-HOUSINC-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council havin~
deferred action on a recommendation of the City Manager that a parcel of land on
the east side of First Street, S. E., between Bullitt Avenue and Elm Avenue, be
purchased from American Chemical Compony, Incorporated, hud that two parcels of
land be purchased from A. Bernard Levin and MarJorie S. Levin for the IDiot sum of
$140,000, the matter was again before the body.
Me. Lisk moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Boooger and offered the folloiJng emergency Ordinance providing for the pnrchose of
the three parcelsof land:
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'(n17354) AN ORDINANCE providing for the Clty°s acquisition of ~ertnle
parcels of land, together mith the Improvements located thereon, situate OR the east
aide of First Street, SoE., between Bullitt Smd Elm Avenues, S, E** rot public
purposes, upon certnin terms ltd conditions; providing rot the purchase prices to
be paid for said properties; and providing for an emergency,
(For full toxt of OrdJeenee,.see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 132o)
#r. Llsh moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The uotion nas seconded by
Hr. Rheeler nnd adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Pecilesoa, Folln~ , Mheeler nad MaYor
Dillard ..........................................
N~YS: 'Mr. Bosuell ............ ~--~ ..... 1.
Mr. Jones then offered the follouing emergency Ordinance approp~inting
$128,625 in connection mith the purchase of the three parcels of land:
(=17355) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section =170, "Capital,"
cf the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and ir ovidlng for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book NO. 30, page 133.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nos seconded by
Hr. Link and ndopted by the follouing vote:
AYES: Messrs. Jones, Link, Perklnsou, Pollard, Wheeler and Mayor
Dillard ..................................... ~ ....
~AYS: Mr. Bosuell ......T .............. 1.
CONSIDERATION OFCLAIMS: NONE,
II~IRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
MATER DEPARTMENT: Coqncil having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the acquisition of easements in connection ~ith
the follouin9 Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(a17356) AN ORDINANCE npprovin9 the City's acquisition of certain ease-
Brandon Avenue, S. W., and Oaknood Drive, S. M.: authorizing construction of a 6-inc!
mater main approximately eighteen hundred (lDO0) feet long, within the right-of-uny
t o existing Rules and Regulations for the operation Of the Mater De~rtment.
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the Council held On October 24, 1965, the
delivery to the City of proper deeds of easement providing the City a right-of-uny
for the construction and operation of a new public water distribution m,in, c,artec-
in said right-of-way and the install l t ion of a fire hydrant connected thereto, all at
RHEBEAS, the Council has been advised that ~here have been delivered to the
City Cler~ the four (4) deeds of easement hereinafter mentioned nhich mould grant to
the City n perpeteel easement sod right-of-may for the 6-loch namer main so proposed
to be constructed, nil of ssld deeds of essement buying been certified by the
'attorney for certain of the abutting land ouuers sad b,ye been approved ns to form
nnd sufficiency by the City Attoroey~ and
h~RMEAS, the l,cation of said hem rioht-of-wny has been approved by the
City*s Rater Department and funds have been appropriated sufficient for the purpose
of constructing said ne, oster main end fire hydrant.
~EREFORE, BE IT ORDAIh~R by the Council of the City of R,un,he that said
City doth hereby accept, and doth direct that there be recorded at the expense of
the petitioners to this Council, the following described deeds of easement m~ich
grunt to the City a right-of-way for the construction, operation and maintenance of
a certain public waterdistribution main. to-alt:
a.Agreement doted December 30, 1966o between ?iues-~orld Corpora-
tiaa nad the City of aoano~e;
b.Deed dated Dec mber 12, 1966. bet,men Esther Spinel. mid,x, and
the City of Roanoke;
co Deed dated December 12, 1966, between John E. ~Jllett and Annie
Lee MilletS, husband and wife, and the City of R~nohe; and
d. Deed dated December 12, 1966, between R. Hampton Davis and
Cecile C. Davis, husband and wife, and the City of Roanoke.
DE I~ rUn,HER OBOA1NED that. after recordation of the aforesaid instruments
in the appropriate Clerk*s Office, the City Ranager be, and he is hereby authorized
and directed to tn~e appropriate action, by advertisement for bids for con~ructiou
to install and provide in the right-of-wa! established by the aforesaid deeds of
easement, of a 6-inch public water distribution main. with a fire hydrant to be
~onnected to s~id new main at a location approximately 900 feet from Brandon Avenue
all such construction to be at the expense of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, after the Cltyts construction of the aforesai~
hem mater mainj all properties abuttin9 thereo~ and capable of being serviced thereb
shall be permitted and required to'connect to said new main with new individual
service lines and meters, oil such connections to be made in accordance with the
Rules and Regulations for the operation of the City's Mater Department, with the
Cityts standard service connection fee to be made to the meter and service tap
installed by the City for such purpose.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Pollard and adopted by the f,Ilo, inn vote:
AYES: Ressrs. ~oswell, Jones, Lisk. Perkins,n, Pollard, ~heeler and Mayor
Dillard .........................................
NAYS: None ............................O.
MOT IO~S AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-STADIUM: Mayor Dillard presented an order from the
Honorable Richard T. Edwards, Judge of the Hustings Court, tha~ the Mayor and the
members of Council appear before Judge Edwards at 12 noon. February 6, 19b?, to shoo
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couse, ir amy they con, uky murk shotid eot be commenced to provide sdequute old
seitoble space and futilities to occommodote the Courts or record, the Clerk*s orfJc,
the record room ot ubfch s~I be firm proof, end em odeqoote JsJl,
Mr. iheeler moved that the mutter be token under edvlsement sod referred
to the City Attorney. The motion mos seconded by Mr. Pollard and unaoimously odopte,
On motion or Mr. Follord, seconded by Mr. Mbeeler iud unanimously adopted,
the meeting Bas sdJourned.
A P P R O ¥ E D
ATTEST:
City Clerk Moyor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 30, 1967.
Tke Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, Monday, January 30, 1967, at 2 p,m** the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Dillard presiding.
L~RESENT: Councilmen John M. nosmeIl, James E. Jones, David E. Lisk,
Frank N. Perklnson, Jr., Roy R. Pollard, St., Vincent S. Rbeeler and Mayor
Benton O. Dillard ................................. ?.
ABSENT: None ...........................O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Julian F. Dirst, City Manager, Hr. James N. {ilncauoi
City Attorney, and Hr. J. Robert Thomas, City Auditor.
INVOCATION-~ The meeting mas opened with a prayer by the Reverend James A,
Allison, Jr., Pastor, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday,
January 9, 1967; the special meeting held on Saturday, January 14, 1967; and the ii
regular meeting held on Roflday, January 16, 1967, having been furnished each member
of Council, on motion of Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. perkinson and unanimously adopted~
the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded, it
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: ~
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MOB{iS-TRAFFIC ENGIWEERINO AWD COMMUNICATIONS: Pursua'~t
to notice of advertisement for bids on furnishing one utility truck body with aerial
ladder and basket unit and one service truck body with aerial ladder, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, January 30, 1967, and to be
opened at that hour before Council. Mayor Dillard asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement, and no representative present raisin9 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*:
Bidder Item No. I Item No. 2
Murphy Body Distributors,
Incorporated - $0,026,55 $3,174.79
Baker Equipment Engineering
Company, Incorporated O, 272.50 3,044.95
Mr. Jones 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 with the recommendation
of the committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Dillard appointed Messrso James E. Jones, Chairman, Julian F. Nirst
and B. B, Thompson as members of the committee.
STREETS AriD ALLEYS: Mr. James L. Jones appear.ed before Council, advising
that in making street improvements last fall the city smoothed away a ridge on
Fairland Road, N. M** and that now motorists have no protection from sliding tomard
Fairland Lake when the street is made hazardous by snow and ice, that a change in
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the grade nt ~irklend Drire nad Aspen Street prevents the motorists from building
up sufficiemt speed,to get up the hill between Klrklnad Drive nnd Ordmny Drive in
snow nad ice, Hr. Jones reqaestiag that the hazardous conditions be relieved by
restoring the ridge aa Falrland Hold around the lake and extendlog Klrklnnd Drive
in a mesterly direction,to connect with the remaining portion of the street.
Mr. Wheeler moved that the wetter be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COKHUNICATIONS~
POLICE DEPARTWE~T: A communication from Wr. Jesse H. Hahn. calling
attention to the urgent need for a better police force, better facilities, a
full complement of police personnel and m modern up-to-date police station with
the required and necessary number of police sub-stations in at least four different
"Roanoke, Virginia
January 30. 1967
Honorable Wayor and City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
The City is in receipt of a statement from Wiley N. Jackson
Company in the amount of $4,149.06 for the removal of the three
snows at the Municipal Airport in Gecemher, 1966. The snow
totalled.24 inches.
In the Airport equipment rental account, Code 26, there is
appropriated $2,500.00; therefore, an additional appropriation of
$1,649.86 will be needed in order to render payment of this bill.
It is obvious from this report that if there is additional
snow for the remainder of the year it will be necessary to request
further funds. It will be recalled that last year tt was necessary
to come to the Council for additional funds during the year. The
budget last year provided $1.000.00. As a result of revisions in
procedures instituted last year, there is more work being done on
snow removal largely to the extent of the commencement of scraping
earlier during a snow than had been done in previous years. This
is a cost that is difficult to predict; yet, at the same time, it
has to be assumed. It is felt perhaps the ~2500 prorlded in the
current budget is an insufficient amount to anticipate for a budget
year and in the coming 196T-60 budget a larger appropriation should
be provided.
There does not appear to be. at this writing, an account
within the Airport budget from which a transfer could be made.
It is, therefore, recommended that the City Council by budget
ordinance amendment provide for the appropriation of $1,649.86 for
the above purpose.
Respectfully submitted,'
S/ Julian F. Hirer
Julian F. Hlrst
City Manager'
In u discussion of the'matter, Mr. Jones voiced the opinion that
sufficient funds should be appropriated for sham removal et the Airport so that
the City Manager alii not have to request ua additional appropriation after each
saou and moved that Council approve on appropriation of $5.000 for this purpose.
The motion nas seconded by Mr. Llsk and adopted, Mr. Boswell voting aa.
NFo Wheeler then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$$,000:
(n17357) AN ORDINANCE to aoend and reordain Section #65, #Airport,' of
the 1966-67 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oooh NO. 30, page 136.)
Mr. ~heeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted b~ the followiog vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Limb, Perhinson, Pollard. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..........................O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-GARBAGE REMOVAL: The City Manager submitted
a uti.ten report, recommending that $1,559.35 be appropriated to cover the cost
of services rendered by the architectural firm of £ubank, Caiduell, Dobbins,
Sherertz and Franklin in connection with the modification of the city incinerator.
After a discussion of the matter as to whether the ~ervice~ rendered by
the architectural firm are covered in its contract with the city or in addition
thereto, Mr. Jones moved that the question be referred back to the City Manager for
a more detailed report om the services rendered. The motion was seconded by Mr.
~heeler and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The City Manager submitted the
folloulng report, advising that the state has granted a hem per diem rate of $29.d2
for indigent city patients at Duff*Il Memorial Hospital effective January 1, 1957.
and con,laming through October ~1, lg67. and recommending that the present rate of
$24.73 be increased accordingly; also. that the supplemental payment of $1.50 be
discontinued at the same tine:
'Roanoke. Virginia
January 30, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roaaoke, Virgiofa
On August 22, 1966, there was brought before the Council
the matter of the per diem payments to Burrell Memorial Hospital
for the patients of the City's Welfare ~epartment. This was a
rather complicated matter but in brief summary Burr*Il in fiscal
1962-63 was paid a per diem of $20.41; in 1963-64, $20.90; and,
ia 1964-65, $23.27. For 1965-66, based on the State*s audit,
the per diem was $24.73. Through a rather involved situation
relating primarily to the budget year of the hospital, flurrell
was of the opinion that they mere placed several months behind
in adequate adjustment of the paid rate by the 5tat*, plus their
feeling that because the State audit was made on a previous
months period in establishing the per diem rate, the hospital did
not benefit from increases in operating costs as would be currently
occurring.
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The end result Was the recommendation to the Council that
from October 1, 1966, to the end of the CltyOs rascal year,
Jane 30, 1967, the payments to martell for Public Assistance
and State-Local Hospitalization care be supplemented each
patient day by sa amount of $1,46. It was suggested that ut
the end of the current fiscal year and before the adoption of
the 1967o66 budget it could be determined by the Council us to
whether It Wished to continue aapplemeetal payments and st mhat
rate. In the above connection the Council at the same time
acted upon the application of the supplemental $1,46 for the
period from October 1, 1965 to September 30, 1966. This
amounted to approximately ~4,900.
In making supplemental application to the current fiscal
year the amount mas evened from $1.46 to $1.50.
The City is advised that the State has determined u neu
per diem rate based on its analysis of the most recent Rurrell
audit,
Effective January 1, lg67, and continuing through October
31, 1967, a acm rate of $29.42 per day has been granted, This
amount .as based on tbs hospital's operational cost plus
depreciation on equipment. This means an increase from $24.73
to $29.42 or a daily increase of $4.69.
The hospital had requested $20.6H. thus they recelred more
than requested and in addition their contract year was extended
through October. 196?.
It is necessary that the City Council approve the new rate
above provided and it is herewith recommended that the Council
do SO.
Additionally It is recommended that the City discontinue the
supplemental payment of $1.50 retroactive to January 1, 1967.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hlrst
City Managerw
In this connection, the following communication from The martell Memorial
Hospital Association, Incorporated, expressing the opinion that the increase should
be made retroactive to July, 1966, the date of the signing of its contract, or most
certainly October 1, 1966, the beginning of the new yqar of the hospital, and
requesting that action on the question of discontinuing the supplemental payment Of
$1.50 be held in abeyance until representatives of the hospital have had an
"January 30, 1967
Honorable Mayor Benton O. Dillard
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Bear Hr. Mayor:
According to the News Media, our City Manager, Mr. Hirst,
will make today two reports to Council Members which affects
Harrell Memorial Hospital.
The first concerns, *tbs State approved increased daily
welfare payment from $24.73 to $29.42 per patient day** This
change comes about each year after the completion of our yearly
audit and is approved by the Virginia Council On Uniform
Hospital Accounting, Richmond, Virginia. This figure represents
our actual daily per diem cost for the hospital year, Octobec 1,
1965 through September 30, 1966, and we feel justified in asking
for the upgrading In our present contract which we negotiate
with the City in July of each year. Actually, this should be
made retroactive to July, 1966, the signing of our contract date
or most certainly the beginning of the hospital*s aeu year,
October l, 1966.
The second concerns, *the dropping of the $1.50 extra subsidy
the City bas been giving the hospital nlrb*ut State aid.' This
issue~has not been discussed uitb us at nil and due to the short
notice given of the intent of the City Manager, may me respectfully
ask that this latter request be held ia abeyance until an early
meeting mith Mr. Hirst can be held mith hospital officials, after
ehich a report through him to you mill be better understood and
palatable for all concerned.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ M. S. Clair*r, D. D. S.
M. $. Claytor, D.D.S.
Administrator Pro Tam#
After u discussion of the matter, Mr. Mheeler moved that action on the
report of the CityManager be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council
on February 6, 1967, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
samsara authorizing the execution of a contract for the new rate of $29.42 per day
effective January 1, 1967, and continuing through October 31. 1967. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Perkinson and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTM£NToF1R£ 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 December, 1966:
'Roanoke, Virginia
January 80, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Gentlemen:
Listed below is the status of the Police and the Fire
Departments as of D~cember 31, 1966.
Police Department
Personnel changes during month of December, 1966.
Mr. Virgil C. HoFton, Police Office~ - Resigned - December 3, 1966
Mr. Robert D. Thomas, Police Officer - Resigned - December 13o 1966
RFc John T. Santopolo, Police Officer - Hired - December 16, 1966
Mr. William D. Jobe, Police Officer - Hired - December 16, 1966
Mr. Lynn J. Cambre, Police Officer - Hired - December 16, 1966
Mrs. Ju~e R. Tomlinson, Clerk-Stenographer - Resigned - December 31,
1966.
Beginning January 1, 1967, we have 10 vacancies.
Fire Department
During the month of December 1966, the following personnel changes
occurred in the Fire Department:
EMPLOYED
John F. price, Jr.
At the end of December 1966, there was one (1) vacancy in the Fire
Department.
Respectfully submitted,
$/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager"
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Mr. Pollard moved that the report be received nad f'iled, The motion nas
seconded by Hr~ Jones and unaniuously adopted.
pOLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted the following report
advising that preliminary arrangements have been made with the Iat~rnational
Association of Chiefs of P~lice to assist the City of Roanoke in securing a
Superintendent'of Police to succeed HsJor Frank H. #ebb, recommending that the
range of salary to be known for the position be $11,800 to $14,000, nutlining
picas for training of police officers and expressing the opinion that a study of
the Police Departwen~ by the International Association of Chiefs of Police should
be deferred until a new Superintendent of Police is appointed in order that he may
have the opportunity of working with the consultants:
'Roanoke. Virginia
January 30, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
The following is reported on the matters as listed per-'
raining to the Police Department of the City.
The Roanoke Department is made up of excellent personnel.
There is a good combination of experienced officers and younger
officers. Over recent years, the Department has withstood a
number of difficulties wherein personnel of lesser strength
would have foiled and the Department and the City government
would have been seriously and more lastingly damaged. These
Oifficultie~ have been both within and without the Department.
The Department has continued to render effective and responsi-
ble service to the citizens of the City. This is to the credit
of the Department and its personnel. These are people with a
high degree of dedication to duty. There is within the
Department, a conspicuous and fortunate potential for further
growth and development in the future. Jointly with this,
police'work has nation=wide become more difficult and demanding.
Nationally, the incidence of law violations, the complication of
investigation and apprehension, the technicalities and involve-
meats of prosecution and conviction, the expectations of the
public of lam enforcement and lack of much of the public in
understanding of law enforcement are all simultaneously
increasing. In all of this, it is obvious that leadership is
must important.
1, Position of Superintendent
As advised at the City Council meeting of January 23, 1967,
Superintendent Webb will retire from servicewith the City on
April 30, 1967. It has developed that an adjustment in that
date may be later advantageous that Major Mehb may obtain proper
benefit of the City Re..t irement Program and Sick Leave Program.
If any change appears appropriate, the Council will be advised of
the revised date.
In recognition thc*Major Mehb*s normal retirement would be
occurring later in this year, consideration has been given for
some*ion to the selection of n successor.
It is felt that the City Of Roanoke should have benefit Of a
wide selection Of men from whom it might make appointment of a
Superintendent. To that pnrpose preliminary arrangements have
been made mith the International Association, of Chiefs of. Police
to assist the City in the position.
In this arrangement the following would be the procedure.
The Association (IACP), math headquarters in Washington, D. C.,
would through its publications and otherwise give notice over
the conntry of the position. Interested persons mould by letter
apply to the City, specifically the applications would be
received by the City Director of Personnel. One criteria of
any applicant mould be that he have a minimum, of five years of
active police work. It is emphasized that members of the City
~epartment or other local persons would be fully eligible to
submit applications. After an established deadline, the IACP
would review the applications received. From'these a certain
number who merit consideration would be selected. These would
be invited to take a written examination. This would be
· rr·nged th·t the examinations would be t·ken at a place con-
venient to their howe taus or city.
After grading of the examin·tions, IACP wa·Id then select
a smaller list or indlvidu·ls b·sed on examination scores, A
Reviem Doard would be set up consisting of out of city persons
recognized la the field of l·w enforcement. The lndivldu·ls
would be brought to Ro·noke nhere the Review Board would conduct
oral examin·tions. Following this IACP would natron the persons
to · small number, possibly tun, three or four. The City would
he ·dvised of these persons recommended together with full
information concerning them. The fin·l selection would rest
mlth the City.
This procedure mill require n mlainuw of three months In
time. The arrangements with tke IACP will be by court·ct. This
contract is being prepared and es soon as received will be
presented to the City Council with recommendation of ·pprov·l If
such step is necessary. In the interest of time, advertisement
of the position is proceeding as such is not binding on the City
as to proceeding with the contract should there be contract
questlou. The cost to the City will be the contract fee of
IACP and the expenses of the Review Board and of the applicants
coming to Roanoke for the oral ex·mlnation. It is felt the
anticipated expense will be within Justification. When the
certain amount is ·vailable. with the contract. Council will be
IACp is experienced and recognized in this field. It is
felt their services and this procedure can be of valuable aid
to the City.
2. Salary - Superintendent
Recommendation is made to the City Council that the range
of salary to be made known for the position be $11,800 to
$14,000. If concurred in; the salary of an appointee would be
within the raflge and dependent on experience and qualifications.
the size o£ its Department and the qualifications of past and
should be in this range. The unfortunate fact is th·t this
higher supervisory positions in other areas of the City goveFn-
3. During the balance of the Superintendency of Major Webb,
Captain Murray O. Cochraa will be designated as second in com-
mand in the Department and Captain of Detectives Elmo Griggs
will be design·ted as third iu command. At anytime in the
4. Advanced Traininq
Speci·lized advanced training is important in effective
training. Captain £1mo Griggs is a graduate of the FDI National
Academy. Captain Murray O. Cochran has attended a number of
It is felt this is considerably short of the extent of
such training as should be available in the Department.
To this a program has been instituted and will be developed
Henry R, Ktser, Sr., has Just been accepted for the FBI National
Academy. This is a compliment to the officer and the Department.
This is a twelve-week intense school at RashJngton and 0uantico.
The session of the Academy starts March 20, 1957.
The City should bear the cost of the training and expenses
Of the officer. Funds are available.
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Preliminary arrangements have been commenced renard making
application for enrollment a second Lieutenant rnr the Acedemy
session this Fill. It Mould be hoped to then proceed uitb e
third end so on. As top.rated personnel quelffy iud ere
accepted, the objective should be to have n number of these men
receive the Academy trnining. Ultimately the objective should
be that this training mould be antomntlc ulth promotion to nt
least Lieutenant's rank.
The FBI and.partlcelarly their agents stationed locally·
have been most cooperative in this effort.
5. Police Science Training
Within federnl legislation of about a year or so ago funds
and programming mas provided for certain police training.
David Pergamon, Director of Personnel, his worked at length to
acquire means mhereby Roanoke could benefit from this objective.
Tmo schools ln. Yirglaia are approved and conduct such program~.
They are Richmond Professional Xnstitute and Community College
of Northern Virginia.
Over-all for an officer there would be involved a two-year
program leading to an Associate Degree in Police Science.
Separate class periods are from 12 to 14 ueeks with approximately
three hours per session and twenty officers per class.
Negotiations have been in process with RPI; however, distance
has offered problems, The Community'College herehas expressed an
interest and millingness to conduct the program. They are to
appear before the Commission on Higher Education in early February
to ask approval. The curriculum would be the same as RPI. The
proposal mould be that the City pay the enrollment cost for each
state funds, reimbursement is made of one-half the cost. After
the officer has completed one or two years service, following the
By having the course available locally, the problems of
attendance will be greatly eased, the cost mill be reduced and a
larger number Of classes can be handled, perhaps as high as 40--50
officers at a time. Additionally, perhaps other area officers
would participate. Initially, for the Roanoke Department, it
would be anticipated enrollment for an officer would be voluntary.
It is believed adequate funds can be made available in the
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a high school diploma. A number of officers employed in past years
did not complete high school. It is highly desirable in many
respects that police officers have the knowledge of high school
training. This, particularly, is important in considering specialized
training as completed high school training is mandatory in such as
the FBI Academy and the Police Science Program.
Through the cooperation of the Roanoke Public School System and
its affiliates night courses are already in progress in which a
will receive a certificate acceptable as a high school diploma.
?. Basic Police Tralninq
schedule brief programs of training and refreshing in the basics
mhich apply to routine police moth. One of the intents in much
of the foregoing i'm to develop many personnel withim the Department
About 19 months ago, the City had contact with the International
Association Of Chiefs of Police regarding a study of the Roanoke
Department. With the change in City Managers it was asked of City
Any study made some 16 months ago mould have pointed up a
number of things of which the City itself mas no doubt aware,
Salaries would hive been one item. The Council through the new
Pay Plan mode significant changes ia this. Training nod
leadership development mould have been another. This letter
indicates the obJective in this. ,Equipment mould have been
another. Annual budgets, adequately Implemented. ere helping
touard this. Improved Department facilities is another and
hopefully through capital improvement planning there cae be
accomplishment in this direction. Of course in these there still
ls space for gains. Dut as to the study, mhet ls being said is
that It mould be Of limited value in tine and expense to engage
consultants to point up these matters which the City should
recognize end thereby minimize the desired value of a study.
Such a study can be most helpful in the area of organization,
development of best procedures and processes i~ rendering of
police services end updating mhere necessary commensurate mith
new developments in poi'ice methods. It ls strongly regarded that
any such study should not be regarded ns on Investigation but
rather os n study along the lines Just stated'..
It is felt that the study shoold be deferred until a neu
Superintendent is appointed in order that he may have the
tunity of working mith the consultants. This mould benefit in
putting into effect any recommendations that might be made.
Contact has been maintained with IACP on this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Hirst
Julian F. Hirst
City Manager'
After a discussion Of the recommendation of the City Manager with regard
to the salary range for the position,.and Mayor Dillard pointing out that the
Committee with the final decision to be mede by Council, and Er. Lisk stating
that he is against lowering the recommended minimum of 911,8OO0 Mr. Hoswell morea
that the report of the City Manager be approved subject to a conference between
the City Manager and the Unclassified Salary Committee as to the salary range for
the position of Superintendent of Police. The motion was seconded by Mr. Wheeler
and unanimously adopted.
COMPLAINTS: Council having referred the question of certain performances
now being conducted in several night spots situated at various locations in the
city to the City Manager with the request that he confer with the appropriate
authorities In an effort to ascertain whether or not any laws, both local and
state, are being violatedt and that in the event these performances are in violation
of any of the existing statutes that proper and expedient action be taken, and the
City Manager having submitted an interim report, he submitted the following report,
advising that appropriate snrveJllance is continuing at any location of performances
and exhibitions, as currently in question, and that any occurrence OF activity at
nay establishment which would be considered to violate any provision Of the City
Code will result in proper or appropriate charges being brought:
January 27, 1967
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
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The City Council, by voted motion, on January 16, 1967,
directed report from my otfice ns to the ordinances of the City
mith respect to complaints members of the Council stated they
had received concerning certain activities ia tau establishments
ulthln the City.
Reference is made to my interim report, dated January 23,
1967, to yon. A copy of that report Ia attached tn avoid
repetition and because the comments therein still apply nnd
are preliminary to the folloming further report.
The Commonwealth's Attorney, Mr. Leroy ~oraa, bas very
cooperatively honored my request of him for advice and assls-
tnnce. I attach a copy of his letter at January 26, 1967, to
me on the matter. His letter is self-explanatory.
*January ~6, 1967
Mr. Julian F. Blrst
City #manger
City of Roanoke
Raanohe, Virginia
Dear Mr. Hirst:
Rithin limits of the time available I have, at
your request, made an Inquiry Into the lams of obscenity
as they apply both to the city ordinances and the State
statutes. I have been unable to find any court decision
which is on point. The closest case mas Davis v, Callf,,
SI Cal. Rep. 702, which discusses a somewhat similar
situation but deals math a statute different from that of
Virginia.
It is my opinion that of the city ordinances
mentioned by you in your letter, only Title 23, Cha~. 2,
section 6. having to do mith immoral or indecent shows
mould be applicable to the fact situation non of concern.
It is further my opinion that this ordinance, which mas
enacted in 1936, is now invalid because of recent United
States Supreme Court decisions and, more specifically, the
aecislon by the ¥trginia ~ta~ Circuit Court of* Appeals
in 1950 in the case of Ggldstein v, Cgmm,, 200 Va. 26. and
the subsequent enactment of State statutes mentioned
below.
In 1960 the State legislature enacted a rather
comprehensive set of statutes dealing with the whole
spectrum of obscenity, (Sect 1U,!-227 throunh 18.1-236.3).
These statutes were app~ently enacted niter a good deal
of study with the hope that they would cooply with con=
stitutional requirements and would comply with minimum
standards set down by the United States Supreme Court,
Section 18.1-227 defines obscenity, and it reads as
follows:
The word *obscene* where it appears in this
article shall mean that which considered as a uhole
has as its dominant theme or purpose an appeal to
prurient interest, that is, a shameful or morbid
interest, in nudity, sex, or excretion, and if it
goes substantially beyond customary limits of
candor in description or representation of such
matters.
~ction 18.1-230 which covers obscene exhibittofls
and performances rends as follows:
Every person mbo knomingly:
(Ir produces, promotes, prepares, presents,
.the exhibition or performance of any Obscene
the purpose of presenting such obscene exhibition
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My study Of the applicable law suggests that City
Council could, if it sam fit to do so, enact a local
ordinance or ordinances either paralleling the State Statute
or dealing more specifically mith the situation uhlch prompted
your inquiry,
At your pleasure, I am available for any further discussion
of this matter.
Very truly yours.
S! Leroy Moran
Leroy Moran
Commonwealth*s Attorney*
Under these circumstances, it is administratively, considered
that the City should, insofar as official police action on the
particular Code sections and the matters involved at the two
establishments, continue as stated to you in my attached report of
January 23.
The advice to the City Co~ncil of the City Attorney would now
enter on the matter of any revisions to the Code of the City.
Two comments should perhaps be added:
1. Several citizen suggestions have been made to my office
that the City pr*need la the matter of two establish-
meats nad institute legal action under present city
ordinances, thereby allowing a court to decide matters
concerned. It is felt #r. Roran's letter answers
this. Additionally, it is not regarded that the City
should proceed in such a manner uhen the end result
most likely would be a loss of any charges that might
be brought and only more publicity and attention to
the situation and any establishments where questionable
performances and exhibitions are conducted.
2. It has been stated in the press, and perhaps otherwise.
that the City and/or the ~olice Lepartment ha~ a~vi~e~
that performances or exhibitions of the type currently
at issue were or are legal. Any such reported advice
or statement would have to be incorrect as it could not
be authoritatively made at this time under present
circumstances. Appropriate surveillance is continuin9
at any location of performances and exhibitions, as
currently in question, The surveillance will from
time to tine continue. Any occurrence or activity at
any establishment, which occurrence or activity would
be considered to violate any provision of the Code of
the City mill result in proper or appropriate charges
being brought.
If additional iafornation can be advised, it Hill be prepared
upon City Councll*s request. If there should be further matters
related to this subject on which it is felt the Conucil should be
informed, the Council will be notified.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ Julian F. Htrst
Julian F. Hirst
City Managerm
Mr. Boswell norad that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare and
submit to Council not later than February 27, 1957, th~ proper measure modeling
and paralleling Sections 18.1-227 through 19.1-236.3 of the Code of ¥irglnia. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Pollard.
In seconding the motion offered by Mr. Boswell, Mr. Pollard read the
*The problem of topless performers has been presented to council
by a large segment of our citizens both by personal appearance
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before council wad the receipt by council of meuy letters,
Council requested City #haeger etd the Commonwealth Attorney
to wake un investigation to dertlwe if uny existing laws were
being violated, Ia their report bneh to council they state
that aa existing lnws are being violated.and that on existing
laws were found covering this particular problem, Mr, Morea
In bis letter to the City Manager states and I quote *My study
of the applicable law suggest that City Council could if it sow
fit to do so enact m local ordinance or ordinances either
pornlling the State Stotee or dealing more specifically with the
sitnntJon which prompted your inquiry' nod of quote. Council
would be doing our citizens un injustice to file this report
without further study, This problem will continue to come
before council from time to time ia the future and they cantina
continue to evade the issue, Other Cities are faced math this
same problem Miami Florida has passed an ordinance making it
unlawful for female waitresses and performers to expose them-
selves above the waist to the extent that the breasts are bare.
After all the ordinance stated the public health welfare and
safety was on the line, The vote was unanimous one member
being absent**
In a further discussion of the motion, the City Attorney voiced the
opinion that the existing state statutes dealing with obscenity already apply to
localities and that it is a question of how far Council ~ants to go ia enacting a
local law,
The notion was then unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: .
UKPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MORK$,SIUEMALK, CURB AND GUTTER: The committee
appointed to tabulate bids received on metal sidewalk grating submitted the
following report, recommending that the low bid of Reliance Steel Products Company,
in the amount of ~5,563. be accepted;
*January 25, 1957
TO abe City Council
Roanoke. Virginia
Gentlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids on Metal Sidewalk Grating,
which bids mere opened and read at the meeting of City Council
on January 23, 1957.
As can be seen from the tabulation, the lowest bid was submitted
by Reliance Steel Products Company, 3?00 Walnut Street, McKeesport.
Pennsylvania, at. a total lump sum price Of $5,553.00, less a
discount of 1/2 of IL for payment within 10 days from receipt of
material.
The Metal Sidewalk Urnting will he used to replace wooden sidewalks
on Walnut Avenue (River) B~dge. The sun of $8,500.00 was'included
in the 1965-b7 Budget for this project.
It is hereby recommended that the bid of Reliance Steel Products
Co~pany be accepted, mhich bid conforms to all specifications of
the City of Roanoke.
Respectfully subwitted,
COMMITTEE: S! James E~ Jones .
James E. Jones. Chairman
S! Julian F, Htrst
Julian F. Hirst
flueford R. Thompson*
Mr. Jones moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the
committee and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(a173§B) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of fifty-six (56)
sections of metal sidewalk grating to be used to replace u,,den sldemalks on the
~ainut Avenue (River) Bridge, upon.certain terms and conditlons~ accepting a certain
bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering said gratings; rejecting certain
other bids made to the City; and providing for.an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance E,ok NO. 30, page 137.)
Mr. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion mis seconded
by Hr. Link and adopted by the f,Il,wing vote:
AYES: Messrs. R,swell, Jones, Link, Perkins.n, Pollard, Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
~EPARTNENT OF PUBLIC MORKS-STREET LIGHTS-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND COI-
RUNICATIONS: The committee appoicted to tabulate bids received on twenty transformer
base type aluminimum street lighting poles and four anchor base type aluminum street
lighting poles submitted the f,Il,win9 report, recommending that the iow bid of
N,land Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $b,$51.20, be accepted:
"January 25, 19b?
To the City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
~entlemen:
Attached hereto is a tabulation of bids on Aluminum Street
at the meeting Of City Council on January 23, 1957.
As can be seen from the tabulation, the lowest bid was submitted
by N,land Company, Incorporated at a total net price of $5,551.20,
f.o.b. Roanoke, Virginia.
The Aluminum Street Lighting Poles and Accessories mill be
installed on the Elm Avenue Bridges and Approaches. Funds are
available in the 1~66-67 budget for the purchase of these items.
It is hereby recommended that the bid of N,land Company, Incor-
porated be accepted, which bid conforms to all specifications of
the City of Roanoke.
Respectfully submitted,
CONMITTEE: S! James E. Jones
James E. Jones, Chairman
Julian F. Hirst
mumford B. Thompson"
fo this connection, MF. Jones stated that it has been brought to the
attention of the committee since writing its report that the Appalachian Power
Company has agreed to purchase and install the transformer bases and anchor bolts
and bill the state direct ~or same as a part of the Route 24 highway project and
m,red that action On the report Of the committee be deferred until the next regular
meeting of Council on February 6. 19~?. The motion was seconded by Mr. Link and
unanimously adopted.
UNFINXSBED BUSINESS:
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STATE HIGHWAYS: Council hiring deferred action on · report of the City
#sanDer advising that the Virginia Department of Highways h·a compleled plans for
the widening nod reconstruction of Fr·nklin Road, S. ~, between the south end of
the Franklin Rood~Dridge and · point 0,056 mile south of the intersection of
#cClanohan Street with Fr·nkli· Rood, pending receipt of un answer from the Virginia
Department of Highiays on the relocation of the proposed new roadway of HcClacaha·
Street by shifting six feet westward the intersection of the center line of the
hem roadu·y of UcClanoh·n Street with the north curb line of the present McClio·hoo
Street roadway assr,quested by the Dr Pepper Rotating Company, the matter mas again
before the body.
In this connection, the City Haoager submitted the following communicutio~
from Hr. A. K. Hunsberger, Director of Engineering, Virginia Department of Highways,
advising th·t the Highnay Department does not believe a relocation of the proposed
"January 26, 1967
Hr. Julian F. Rirst
City Manager
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mr. Rirst:
The City Council of Roanoke requested the Highway Department
to study the possibility of relocating the proposed nee connection
o[ McClaoahan 5trent with Franklin Road, S. No The study has been
completed.
Oar engineers hare made a very thorough and complete study
of a shift westward six feet for the intersection of the center-
line as proposed on McClanahau Street with the north curb line of
the present icClanahan Street,
Such · shift would be a minute reduction of the take from the
Dr. Pepper Dottling Company property, In fact, the total taking
is rery small.
The difference in visibility mtth the shift as suggested,
compared with the proposed alignment, would be inconsequential.
three feet. The main concern seems to be the effect Of visibility
improve the sight dista·ce for truckers. We hare been advised
into the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company property. This is certainly
The speed limit on existing HcClanahan Street Is. twenty-live
speed limit decreases the required sight distance considerably.
The most desirable design of this important intersection
nould be to hare Drandon Avenue go straight across Franklin Road
and eventually tie into McClanahan Street. Unfortunately, this
feasible.
A design that would reduce the take at the Dr. Pepper
Rottling Company would ·ecessttate a shift ia t~e intersection of
McClaoahan Street centerline mith the Franklin Rood centerline.
Such a change would require modificotion of design for the
and temporary piers. It would require the taking oflor extensive
damage to a Sunoco service station (onned by Mr, Whitlow) and
part of a wareho·sc. This would further complicate the location
Me mould lihe to ossere you nnd your Council or our
concern as to the effect of any improvement project upon the
abutting properties. There are times mhen the safe end
orderly movement of large volumes of traffic requires first
consideration. This is certainly true In this instance.
Therefore, me do not believe that a revision is ia order at
this location.
Haydn solicit your help and that of your Council in gettiog
this end other highway projects in Roanohe under construction.
Sincerely,
S! A. K. Hansberger
A. E. Hunsberger
Director of Engineering'
Mr. Olin Garrett, Executive Vice President and Benernl Manager, Dr Pepper
Bottling Company, appeared before Council and took issue with statements contained
in the communication from Mr. Bunsberger, Mr. Barrett stating that she safe and
orderly movement of large volumes of traffic is the very thing the Dr Pepper
Bottling Compony is trying to accomplish nad that he is afraid the plant might have
to be moved to another location if the present plan for a neu connection of
RcClanahan Street with Franklin Road is adopted.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Kheeler moved that the question of
relocating the proposed new connection of McClanahan Street with Franklin Road be
referred back to a committee composed of Messrs. Vincent S. ~heeler, Chairman,
Roy R. Pollard. Sr., Benton O, Dillard, Julian F. Hirst and Milliam F. Clark for
further negotiations with Mr. Hunsberger. The notion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and unanimously adopted.
The City Manager then submitted a ~ritten report, recommending that the
plans for the widening and reconstruction Of Franklin Road from the south end
Of the bridge to a point south of ¥cClanaban Street be approved recognizing that
some question still remains with respect to the relocation design in the area of
the Dr Pepper Bottling Company.
Mr. Lisk moved that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
measure approving the plans with the exception of the proposed new connection of
McClanahan Street with Franklin Road. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mheeler and
unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
Ir~RODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION-OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EASEMEh~S-ROANOKE CAS COMPANY: Ordinance No. 17353, providing for the
granting of an easement to the Roanoke Oas Company for the relocation of existing
gas facilities across city property between Lake Street, S. £., and Crystal Spring
Avenue Extended, S. M., having previously been before Council for its first reading
read and laid over, ~os again before the body, Mr. Jones offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(m17353) AN ORDINANCE providing for the execution and delivery of a
certain deed Of easement from the City to Roanoke Oas Company, relative to an
underground gas main or line, through a portion of the City's property located near
Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 30, page 134.)
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#r. Jones moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Er, Llsk and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bosmell. Jones. Lisk, Perkinson. Pollard. Rheeler and
Mayor Dillard ..................................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MATER DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 17356, accepting easements ia connection
with the construction of a p~blic water distribution main to provide mater service
to the residential area south of Drandon Avenue and nest of the Toners Shopping
Center, 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:
(~17356) AN ORDINANCE approving the City*s acquisition of certain
easements for the construction sod operation of a public namer distribution main
between Orandon Ave.,
a 6-inch mater main approximately eighteen hundred (1600) feet long, within the
right-of-way acquired in said easements, and the installation of one (1) fire
hydrant connected to said water main; and providing for service connections to said
water main pursuant to exJstlng Rules and Regulations for the operation Of the
Mater Department.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Oook No. 30, page 135.).
Mr. Wheeler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Perkinson ann aoopteo by the following rote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lisk, Perktnson, Pollard, Mheeler and
Mayor Dillard ....................
NAYS: None .......................... O.
WATER DEPARYMEN~: Council having directed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure aathorizlng the furnishing of city mater service to the property
of Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Shelton at 2701Caunaday Road, N. E., in Roanoke County,
he presented same; whereupon. Mr. Jones offered the following gesolution;
(~1T359) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to approve a metered
water connection to certain premises located outside the corporate limits of the
City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 30, page 130.)
Mr, Jones moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion nas seconded
by Mr. Pollard and adopted by the folloning vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Jones, Lish, Perkinson, Pollard, Wheeler and
Mayor Dillard .................................. ?.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINRSS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-SIGNS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. R. R. Quick, Owner, Quick
Realtors, appeared before Council, advising that he has purchased the buildings
at 130-132 Cnopbell Arenne, S. ~., tket he desires .to remodel these buildings into
I single front using the full three stories tether thnn Just the ground floor,
thst in order to nchiere the desired design It mill be accessory for tke noyes to
orerhnng the sidewalk n distenne of three feet ntn point twelre feet nbore the
sidewelk, the three-foot overheeg consisting Of ceres extending appvoximntely eight
feet from each corner of the building nnd thee rising la · gable which will project
i maximum of seren feet orer the sidemnlk at n point thirty feet nbove the sideuelk
Mr. Qeick requesting permission for the encronnhwent.
Mr. Hosmell moved thnt the request be referred to the City Mnnager for
Mheeler and unanimously adopted.
PARES AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having authorized the Mayor to appoint a
committee to study a feasible alternate location for the Senior Citizens Center
which is presently located in Elmuood Park, Mayor Dillard advised that he has
appointed Ur. Charles M. Coreell. Mrs. Martha T. Tlguor, Mr. H. E. Murray, Mr.
Jahn R. Masoncupp 'and Mr. I. Luck Gravett as members of the committee and has
requested Dr. Cornell to call the first meeting of the committee.
TRAFFIC: Mayor Dillard advised that he has received a number of
complaints from citizens ~ho received parking tickets for parking in loading zones
in the downtown section after 6 p.m** and voiced the opinion that consideration
should be given to amending the City Code to permit parking in all possible areas
in the downtown section after 6 p.m.
In this connection, Mr. William R. Hill, Executive Director. Downtown
Roanoke, Incorporated, appeared before Council in support Of the proposal.
Mr. Llsk moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the
City Attorney for study, report and recoouendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Pollard and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr. Mheeler pointed out that Council started holding night
meetings once a month for the purpose of conducting public hearings and affording
citizens the opportunity to be present without having to be excused from their
jobs, but that he has noticed as many citizens appear at public hearings held
working all day are as mentally alert et night meetings, and moved that the City
Attorney be directed to prepare the proper measure discontinuing the monthly night
meetings effective March 1. 1957. The motion mas seconded by Mr. Bosuell and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Boswell, Perkinson. Pollard and Nheeler .................4.
NAYS: Messrs. Jones, Lisk and Mayor Dillard ...........................
QUALIFICATIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Thomas W. Urquhart has
qualified as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, for
a term Of four years ending December 31. 1970; that Mr. Hamilton M. Redman has
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qualified as n member of the Advisory Committee on Investment of Funds to the
Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke for
n term or three years beginning January 1, lgd?; that Hr. Guy L. Fart, Sr., his
qualified ns a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Planning Commission for n
term of three years ending December 31, 1969; and that #essrs, C. E. Hunter, Jr.,
Joseph D. Laurence and John H. Parrott have qualified as members of the City
Planning Commission for terms of rout years ending December 31, 1970.
Mr. theeler moved that the report be received end filed. The motion mas
seconded by Mr. Jones and unanimously adopted.
On motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lisk and unanimously adopted,
the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED
AT~EST:
City Clerk )Jayor
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